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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 05/08/2026

Upgrade your affirmations from #monochromatic to #fullspectrum explores the rich topic of #affirmations. As I was getting it ready for public consumption I realized this will most likely become a #series on the #powerofaffirmations - moving beyond the #bumpersticker #chakra #chakrastudy

picture of a person with hands clasped in a meditation pose atop a gradient from monochromatic to full color with the title: Upgrade your affirmations from monochromatic to full spectrum

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 17/06/2026

#sahasrara is a powerful Chakra. My new book "Charging your Chakras: A Practical Guide to Chakra Exploration" dives into all the chakras & explores 3 core pillars: #Practicalities, #Practices, and #Proof. Give it a look ashimaananda.com/charging-you... #book #spirituality #Chakra #findingyourbliss

A graphic that explains our relationship to Sahasrara

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 17/06/2026

A new video is up! This one covers the 2nd step in the 4 step process of accessing those thoughts and feelings in real time Sounds kind of esoteric but it's actually very concrete. Give it a listen! youtu.be/xCdsmWzEMk4

NEMA - Notice, Embody, Memorize and Access. This image focuses on the concept of Embodiment and how that relates to awareness and taking the things you notice to the next level in order to access the divine in the moment and allow that moment to guide your thoughts and decision-making. It's all under the guise of developing a robust Chakra System Based practice.

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 17/06/2026

#Poppies! #watercolor #flowers #drawing #outline Still working on refining the process so it has a more polished, professional look. But the results on this one I'm pretty proud of. I like how I've gone outside the lines. Considering adding a little splatter

Orange poppies and green leaves watercolor

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 03/06/2026

Newest video drops Thursday the 4th of June N #Notice E #Embody M #Memorize A #Access A NEMA practice starts with #NOTICING Learn how to intentionally notice the mundane and turn it into the extraordinary

Develop a NEMA practice. Watch my newest video at ashimaananda.com

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 19/05/2026

I never thought I'd be a person that carried around a sketchbook but here we are. I have found a new love and drawing is filling up my heart. Guess it's true that one adage about never being too old to start something new. #drawing #sketching #practice #pencil

A shot of a couple of drawings in my sketchbook rt: bird on a branch with flowers and leaves lt: bird perched sideways

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 06/05/2026

📖 Charging your Chakras is a practical, useful workbook and journal designed to be a flexible guide for your journey to understanding the Chakra system 📖 Purchase the book here www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/... #spiritualtools #spiritual #Chakra #ChakraSystem #ChargingyourChakras

Book about the chakra system with Chakra symbols and colors on the cover surrounded by spiritual tools and elements

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 29/04/2026

Still experimenting with different backgrounds and colors. I quite like this one. #poetry #watercolor #dragonfly #daisy #acrylic I think I'll play around with some framing looks with this instead of making it a card like I usually do.

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 27/04/2026

What an afternoon! Truly magical. Berkeley #Womens #Community #Chorus

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 24/04/2026

@CeriGriffiths on You Tube truly inspired me! Thriving community over there. Tons of fun 😀

Collage cards with various elements some hand drawn, some stamped, lots of textures.

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 03/04/2026

It's my first performance with the Berkeley Women's Community Choir! Please join us if you're in the area. 4/26 4 - 5:30 pm Northbrae Community Church 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707, USA #choir #nocturne #berkeley #california #community #performance #concert

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 19/03/2026

I normally work in #watercolor. But I was wondering how I might do with #acrylic I'm fairly happy with this one. I feel like I got some separation in the petals of the flower as well as some character into the stem and leaves. The background is good I think.

Acrylic on wood. A yellow orange red Daisy with a brown and yellow center and green leaves on a green and blue background

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 17/03/2026

Here's a series that I've been working on. I started singing in a community choir recently so I've been inspired to do some musically inspired #watercolor

Natural musical symbol with a pink flower and green leaves

Dragonfly with mauve wings and a brown body, yellow daisy, and a black quarter rest

Two purpleish blue flowers with green leaves nestled amidst connected eighth notes

3 orange daisies with green leaves wrapped around an eighth note

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 29/10/2025

Something new! I've been toying with new altar concepts. This one is a circlet with a bottle suspended in twine to hold an intention, flowers carefully arranged & a sun/moon watching over all. The intention can be updated anytime. #altar #driedflowers #circlet #intentions #sacred

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 15/10/2025

Care to explain this? U.S. Capitol Police launched an investigation after an American flag altered with a swastika was discovered in the Capitol Hill office of Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) #trumplies #stephenmiller #swastika #repdavetaylor

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 13/10/2025

I bought this painting over the weekend. Isn't it beautiful? It's a local gal here named Lily. I can't find her info on Blue sky but here's lilysarte.myshopify.com I cannot stop staring at it. 💕 #art #arts #print

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 07/10/2025

More good news from the office of AG Bonta here in CA. Heartfelt thanks for all of your hard work. 👏 Let's keep fighting. They WILL continue to back down. Let's back them all the way out the door. @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov #immigration #crime #aidforvictims #protest1018 #trumplies #defeatfascism

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 06/10/2025

I need you to REPORT the news. Please leave the task of understanding it up to ME. I am fully capable of making up my own mind, thank you. #cbsnews #fascist #trumplies #propaganda

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 21/09/2025

Evidence-based investigation MUST be persied in these cases. Lynch - ings in Tennessee CANNOT be normalized by calling it suicide. SAY THEIR NAMES!! #tennessee #crimes

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 21/09/2025

Another one. I had hours to draw and color today and it's been incredibly grounding and meditative #draw #drawing #coloredpencil #ink #acrylic #gold

Blue flowers on black stems with gold and white accents

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 21/09/2025

A study of poppies in colored pencil and ink. #poppies #coloredpencil #ink #art #arts #drawinh

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 18/09/2025

A couple more watercolor flowers. I've done this one a few times now and I really dig it. I think I'll try doing this same style of flower in a grouping and see about playing around with perspective and shadow. BTW - the blue is with and without outline,same flower #watercolor #watercolorflowers

Red watercolor flower with green stem two green leaves on the left side

Blue watercolor flower with green stem two green leaves on the left side Blue watercolor flower with green stem two green leaves on the left side

Blue watercolor flower with green stem two green leaves on the left side and black ink "free" outline

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 11/09/2025

Not enough pets, lady. More pets, less pics, ok? #catsofbluesky #cat #cats

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 08/09/2025

This is the perfect image. It accurately depicts how the GOP regards children. Props and possessions but certainly not people. Shameful #sarahhuckabeesanders #huckabeast

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 08/09/2025

A tea cup I drew. Still working on shading and perspective. I think I'm developing a style. But that doesn't really explain what I mean. Still looking for the right word. Maybe more like developing a look, or a type or even an expression of self. Huh. That sounds too lofty. #drawing #shading #tea

Tea cup with subtle shading, flowers, hearts and steam. All in mostly black and white

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 07/09/2025

My first try at a hummingbird. I think there's something here. I think the bird needs to be oriented differently and the flower is a bit too loose imo but, with more practice, this might really be a good looking watercolor. 😃 #watercolor #hummingbird

Watercolor hummingbird in purple and yellow with a loose flower of the same guess plus bluish green

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 06/09/2025

Remember Brock Turner? We'll, here we have Camden Dean Dahle. The courts abdicated their responsibility so let's make this child offender internet famous. When this person reoffends this judge should be impeached. #crimesagainstchildren #consentmatters #Camden

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 03/09/2025

This butterfly has the blues 🎶 So, more of the glazing technique and this time a bit of shadow. Since that is totally new to me I tapped the expert @schadwen.bsky.social & got some good advice Mei Liang watercolor 140lb cold pressed Artistio pad Brush #6 Micro pen Uni Posca white pen #watercolor

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 01/09/2025

Um, I'm not sure why we are at this point but I guess we have to keep telling these greedy %$@#'s that YOU DON'T STEAL FROM CHILDREN. And frankly if I was on the board of his company I would have serious reservations about his leadership. #drogbruk #piotrszczerek

Man steals signed baseball cap from child at tennis match

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 31/08/2025

I'm excited to tell you all that I drew a butterfly! I've been working on them for a bit and I've struggled a great deal. But today I drew and watercolored this one and I'm pleased with it. Practice! Onward! 😃 #watercolor #butterfly

Side view of a butterfly in shades of yellow, fuschia and orange

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 26/08/2025

These folks should teach a class in trolling. Brilliant! #trumplies #nokings #nodictators #californiastrong

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 21/08/2025

Woohoo! This jerk is finally gone. His teachings were utterly racist and bigoted. Glad to see him go. He was accused of using his influence to spread "anti-gay propaganda" and was formally designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Good riddance #jamesdobson #LGBTQ #jerk

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 12/08/2025

Adding these books to my list posthaste 😍 #banned #bannedbooks #Florida #desantis Under Threat from State, Florida Public Schools Are Banning These 55+ Books Without Review share.google/6gfpnW33eT2V...

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 08/08/2025

My little guy bakin' them beans in the California sun #cat #cats #catsofbluesky

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 07/08/2025

Little Oscar came to keep me company during lunch. I just adore that little face ❤️🥹 #cat #cats #catsofbluesky

Marmalade tabby with a pink nose close up shot

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Ashima @ashimaananda.com · 01/08/2025

Me, my funny old feet and a gorgeous view. Yoga at the bridge. Not too shabby. Oh! And Penny Lane, too. My constant companion. #bike #bikethebay #savetherichmondbikeway

The Bay with the Bay bridge in the background

Ready to yoga in the wind!! Feet, yoga block & travel mat +water bottle

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