Blog
I write here about energy healing, the cycles of the moon, breath work and daily life at Şifa Köyü.
What Is Rest, and What Is It Not?
Rest is often thought of as lying down, sleeping or doing nothing. But when does your soul rest? Are we stopping, or truly resting?
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Making Börek with Barış: A Warm Chat in the Kitchen
My son Barış and I went into the kitchen and made a delicious börek together. This is not only a recipe video: conversation, laughter and the joy of creating together.
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The Story of Real Food at Foodist İstanbul 2026
I shared the stage with Özlem Mekik, Aydın Demir and Zeki Kara at Foodist İstanbul 2026. Şifa Köyü products became plates in the hands of the chefs, and I told the story of the soil.
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Four Powerful Affirmations: I Believe, I Love, I Value, I Trust
I believe in myself, I love myself, I value myself, I trust myself. Four affirmations for feeling more confident and whole in daily life.
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Why Organic and Healthy Eating Matters
Why is organic eating so important, what are the effects of processed food, and what can we do for a more conscious eating habit?
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Healing Food: A Table in the Garden at Şifa Köyü
The table we set right next to the field in Şile. Vegetables grown from heirloom seed, farming without chemicals, and what healing food means to me.
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From the Asian Side to Şile: A Day of Breath and Meditation
What does a meditation workshop day in Şile look like? From morning breathwork to an evening moon meditation, the flow of a day at Şifa Köyü.
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From Istanbul to Şile: How to Get to Şifa Köyü
Şifa Köyü is in Şile Çengilli, at the northern edge of Istanbul’s Asian side. Close enough for a day trip from Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Ataşehir and Çekmeköy, and from Beşiktaş and Nişantaşı too.
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Full Moon in Pisces, 28 August 2026
A full moon video recorded by the sea: a warm talk about releasing the feelings we hold back and cleansing by the water.
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New Moon in Leo, 12 August 2026
The Leo new moon calls us onto our own stage: inner leadership, letting go of false applause, healthy boundaries and celebrating yourself.
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Full Moon in Aquarius, 28 July 2026
The Aquarius full moon whispers bright ideas and new projects. Breath and release practices for letting go of mental blocks and focusing on the voice of the heart.
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New Moon in Cancer, 14 July 2026: Time for Self-Compassion
On the Cancer new moon the real question is: how do we mother ourselves? On letting suppressed feelings flow like water and accepting ourselves as we are.
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Strawberry Full Moon, 29 June 2026: Be the Captain of Your Life
Full moons are times when feelings intensify; turning that into an advantage is in our hands. Career, a vision for the future, 21 days of clean eating and reviewing your circle.
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New Moon in Gemini, 15 June 2026
The playful energy of the Gemini new moon, life’s dilemmas and the lessons from an unfortunate experience at a detox camp. The three-breath rule and a new moon ritual.
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Full Moon in Sagittarius, 31 May 2026
A powerful full moon in Sagittarius in the last days of spring: leaving the comfort zone, becoming the master of the mind, a paper-burning ritual and affirmations for inner peace.
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New Moon in Taurus, 17 May 2026: Renew Yourself and Take Root
The Taurus new moon is a time for renewal, new decisions and rewarding ourselves: clearing space, body awareness, rooting into the soil and ten new moon wishes.
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Full Moon in Scorpio, 1 May 2026: The Truth Comes Out
From the nature of Şifa Köyü on 1 May: the Scorpio full moon is the time to face the truths we swept under the carpet. Light work, awareness and spring cleaning.
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April at Şifa Köyü: The Little Pea Team Is Climbing
I read aloud the April book from the Şifa Köyü series: Rooster Tokmak’s morning cheer, the smell of soil and the organic peas that climb the poles with Barış’s help.
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New Moon in Aries, 17 April 2026: A Time of Rebirth
The Aries new moon from the heart of nature, among birdsong: new beginnings, unfinished business, energy cleansing and a short light and breath practice at the end.
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Full Moon in Libra, 1 April 2026: Make Room for Balance
Libra is an air sign; it stands for breathing, freedom and balance. In which areas of your life are you stuck, where do you give too much and where do you fall short?
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