About Healing Vibes and Mark Ament

My name is Mark Ament and I’m the author of this blog.   Thanks for stopping by.

Here’s a bit about me:

It’s been as surprising journey that has led me to write and publish on holistic health and healing.   I started out on a related, but  different track.

Until my middle twenties my specialty was studying and teaching.  I completed a Master’s Degree in the Study of Religion and Spirituality at Arizona State University in 1993.  And later I taught at the University of Colorado.    During that time, my interest in alternative health and healing  grew.

As I went through the motions of daily life I felt as if something were missing.  I wanted to do more than read and teach about people having powerful experiences – I wanted to have them myself.

Over the next 7 years, I immersed myself in the study of a healing system called Reiki, becoming a Master/Teacher in 2000.  The study of Reiki led me to a strong and consistent Yoga practice and later to the study of Qigong and finally to further study and experimentation with the Living Food lifestyle and the advanced internal cleansing practices.

Yoga In New Zealand

These efforts eventually led me to some of the powerful direct experiences I was looking for and transformed my life from relatively sedate to one full of travel and adventure.   After leaving teaching at the University of Colorado in 1998, I’ve lived in Holland, Spain, New Zealand, Austria and Bali.  I’ve spent time in India meditating at the mountain Ashram of a living saint named Sri Karunamayi.  I’ve traveled with nutrition expert David Wolfe and apprenticed at Dr. Gabriel Cousen’s “Tree of Life Resort” in Arizona.

Through it all the sharing spirit has remained with me.   The things I share here are simply much too positve and life enhancing to keep to yourself.

Since 2002  I’ve:

• Written over 500 articles on the subject of holistic health and healing
• Written and published 6 books on the raw food diet and detox and cleansing
• Given over 100 free lectures, talks and meditation groups
• Taught Yoga and Qigong classes in New Zealand, Bali, the U.S. and Europe
• Led 10 retreats focused on personal and lifestyle transformation in New Zealand, Bali, Spain and the U.S.
• Taught nearly 200 classes on Raw Food Nutrition

I continue to lead retreats, teach courses, write articles and share the benefits of healthy, balanced living wherever I go.   I also stay current with the most groundbreaking news in the holistic health field.

Leading Qigong on The Fresh Start Retreat

From my own experiences I have learned a great deal about the body and the relationship between body, mind and spirit.   I have been fortunate to point many people in a direction that has also benefited them.    But I want to be clear that I  never give any medical advice.    If you are in need of medical attention please visit a doctor you trust.

Here are my courses of study and degrees

• Master’s Degree:  Study of Religion and Spirituality,  Arizona State  University, 1993
• Reiki Master: Colorado, 2000
• Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, 2002  Synergy Yoga  Center, Miami Beach, FL
• Living Foods Chef Training, 2002 at Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, Patagonia, AZ–Dr. Gabriel Cousens
• Study with David Wolfe, World’s leading Expert in Raw Nutrition, 2001-2004
• Raw/Living Food Lifestyle since 2000 – Vegetarian since 1995
• Advanced Qigong Study with Daniel Li Ox and Peter Ragnar, 2005-2009
• Meditation study and retreats with Sri Karunamayi, 2002-present

Here is some of  the feedback I’ve gotten about my retreats, my sessions and about this website: By the way, you’ll see my wife’s name, Gabrielle, mentioned here too.  She is a Clinical and Spiritually oriented psychologist and we work together on retreats.

“Whilst sort of prepared for the herbal detox & radical change in diet, I was pleasantly surprised at the holistic approach to general well being and a nurturing environment in which to explore spiritual & esoteric ideas. Well out of the realm of your typical “Aussie bloke”. Not only do I feel much better physically & mentally, this retreat has helped me to break some addictions, which I could not at home. Thank you Mark, Gabrielle & the team for making me aware of a whole new approach possible for life.”  –Mick O’Sullivan, Australia

“In a word: Wow!! Life changing and LIVE LIFE Inspiring!” –Jeneane Whiteside, Canada

“Great website. Awesome resource for health and wellness information. I’ve so much to learn. The Ultimate Cleanse is an incredible product – the best I’ve ever tried.” –Rhonda, New York

Teaching Raw Foods with Gabrielle

“The retreat itself was an overall great experience! A deep dive for myself in an unknown world to me –spiritual + energizing! Mark & Gabrielle made this retreat so special with their kind attention and ability to integrate people with different backgrounds and mindsets. Thanks for this great program – set in a perfect environment and hidden between rice fields – a beautiful and peaceful place where you can just BE!” –Constanca, Germany

“Great site. A lot of people come to Koh Samui island where I live to learn about and practice everything you talk about. Everyone that does it, swears by it.” – Jonathan Hull, Thailand

“I enjoyed the retreat very much — it’s had a big impact on my life! I am doing mostly raw now, with a little cooked food here and there. I’ve also incorporated into my life many of the things that you taught us about — bee pollen, smoothies, coconut oil, etc. I’ve found just about everything here in Singapore. I’ve had two colleagues come up to me and ask “What have you done? You look so much younger!” It’s very gratifying. As I said before, I’m amazed that you and Gabrielle devote your lives to healing others, healing our planet. I just want to commend you once again! Please do keep in touch!” –Douglas J. Brazil, Singapore

Natural Health Talk in Bali

“Mark has incredible intuitive skills which enable him to see and get information on a soul level. I find his consultations can facilitate a big shift as he sees the bigger picture and gives down to earth practical advice on how to support yourself to go through that phase – and what steps are needed for further growth.” –Katerina, Psychotherapist

“Mark has taught me much of what I know about carrying light, much of what I know about unconditional love, about dancing the flow, about deep breath and its long slow release.” –Eve, Artist

“This is an excellent site promoting strengthen your body for a healthier lifestyle, to the point of complete lifestyle transformation.” –Florence P.

“I am profoundly grateful to Mark for the work that we have done together. I find that he easily and naturally connects with that part of our inner being that wants so much to communicate with us. Very shortly after my first session with Mark, several things in my life began changing, easily and without effort. Thank you Mark! You are an amazing being!” –Kara, Organizer and Promoter

Teaching Qigong

“With Mark what I feel is simply presence. Beyond trying to fix anything wrong, I feel a light from Mark which has freed my consciousness to move toward my heart´s calling.” –Vibodha, Artist

“Your retreat was….beautiful, healing, and comforted my soul which was very tired at the time. Since then, I have left almost all the unsupportive things I was doing, as well as friendships that were draining. In a word your course was “divine.” The only thing–it was too short!” –Maria Pilar Estevez, Barcelona

“What an inspiring website! Raw foods are amazingly nutritive, natural, and ignored. Being vegan, myself, and mostly rawfood, I have a first hand ability to value this very basic way of living. Thanks for getting the word out!” –Peter Quin, Auckland

As Featured in Spa Asia Magazine

“Something really shifted and clarified in me through the work I did during your course. Months after the course, I still have much more energy and am materializing my dreams: I moved into a house in the country, finally began to give Reiki sessions and I started studying NLP. I’m looking forward to the next course.” –Paki, Spain

“I really enjoy receiving your newsletters, they contain such valuable information and I have forwarded to a number of like minded individuals who also have enjoyed your information.” Kind regards, –Tina Cummins, Therapeutic & Relaxation Massage, New Zealand

“I would like to share my experience how my thyroid and arthritis disappeared just by eating the right kind of food. My body was full of acid, as I used to consume lots of milk products and wheat. By avoiding the above items, and substituting with fruits and raw vegetables the pain stopped. In fact after changing my lifestyle, I feel more positive and independent, as I know what’s happening to my body. Thanks for all your help.” –Prieti, India

Happy Healthy Raw Food Student

I wish you all the best for a happy and healthy day and hope to hear from you on this blog or in my newsletter.

Blessings,

Mark