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In this episode of the Heallist Podcast, we explore the relationship between posture, emotional health, and healing with Raya Friesen, an integrative practitioner with over 20 years of experience in holistic healing. Raya shares how her Lumina Method™ brings together breath work, energy medicine, and physical alignment to support people navigating chronic pain, postural imbalances, and emotional patterns held in the body. The conversation offers a grounded look at how the body may reflect liv...
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