The Sanctuary is Born: A Sacred Invitation

Written By Ana Luna

I came here with an open heart. On my very first day, I was greeted by deer on the land—gentle messengers reminding me that Spirit is always near. After over a decade of dreaming of sanctuary and spaces of healing, I have finally arrived.

Though this place may not yet be permanent, it feels deeply alive: trees rising toward the sky, sweat lodge stones resting in the earth, and rose quartz lining the walls and stairways like veins of light. Each day I can hardly believe my eyes as I uncover stones, as I clear the weeds that have been holding the beauty of the stones back—I am in awe. The land is calling to be tended, and I am here for it—with hands, with heart, with prayer.

I am filled with gratitude. This weekend we are holding sacred space for an honoring of the land, the waters that flow beneath my feet, and the spirits that have guided me here—for the people who walked this land since time immemorial, the animals who continue to reside in this land and the plant life that is abundant in nourishment and beauty. This is the beginning of a new chapter—a home for ceremony, for healing, for all who are called to walk in beauty and truth. 🌿✨

This is a sacred invitation to join me in prayer. I know some of you would like to be here in person but can’t—I invite you to light a candle for us, to offer us a good thought and prayer—for the healing that will happen on this sacred land—for more abundance to rise and to remember that all land is sacred and that every life matters. If you would like to support my work with a donation—please visit here. Thank you!

Fruit Tree on the Sanctuary Land

Ana Luna

Dr. Laura L. Luna (Dr. Ana) is an Indigenous Wellness Practitioner with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (2014), an M.A. in Psychology (2007), & a B.A . in Psychology with a minor in Spanish (2004). She is a Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT 500 HR), Holy Fire Karuna ®Reiki Master Teacher (2012). She is an initiate into the Munay-Ki Shamanic Healing Arts & trained in Ayurvedic Counseling. She is also an IHS SACRED Practitioner, an energy management technique to promote wellness.

She is currently the Founder & President of Luna y Sol Sanctuary (501c3)a nonprofit designed to provide holistic healing services to underserved communities.

She was born in Banning, CA and raised in San Bernardino, CA. Her parents were born in Barstow, Ca & Aguililla, Michoacán, Mexico. Her grandparents are from Jalisco, Zacatecas, & Michoacán, Mexico. She is Xicana & reclaiming her Indigenous heritage as Chichimeca/Purépecha, original peoples of the Americas. Dr. Luna currently resides between California & Nevada. She is a social justice activist currently working on land back movements alongside Indigenous tribal communities that are returning to their role as original stewards of the land. She is also inspired by Indigenous lead food sovereignty projects that promote sustainability and regenerative practices for the people, water & the land. She is a published author in topics of wellness, education & mental health (journal articles, book chapters & a book is on the way).

Her favorite things to do are be outside in nature with her husky dog, observe and gather plants for medicinal use; she loves food, music, and sitting around the sacred fire for connection, community & personal growth.

“When we Heal Ourselves, We Heal the World!” “In Lak’ech hala ken”

For more information or consultation please visit Dr. Luna on the web: draluna.space & www.lunaysolsanctuary.org

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