Did you know that only 2% of essential oils are made for therapeutic purposes? Yes, 98% of essential oils are made for cosmetic purposes and often contain components that can increase the toxic load on the body! Essential oils are subtle, aromatic and volatile liquids extracted from the flowers, seeds, leaves, stems, bark and roots of […]

Interviewer: Sara, you have made a lot of changes to the Luminous Warrior offerings in recent weeks and one of the first things you did in the new format was to conduct a workshop on bullying. Why? Sara’s Response: There has been a lot of processing with regard to the bully dynamic, but so far nothing […]

In this video I talk about the Energy Body, or the consciousness field, how it connects to the physical body, and the importance of clearing it. I also highlights what to look for in a healer if you choose to work with one on chakra cleansing. Clearing your energy field (chakras and meridian lines) is easier […]

I recently read the book The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne Dyer. While not everything he says resonates with me, it’s a fabulous read and I highly recommend it. He quotes 29 years of research by Dr. Hawkins shows the following: “One individual who lives and vibrates the energy of optimism and a willingness […]

Happy Spring Equinox! What a great year it’s been so far. The energies are moving, guiding and, at times, pushing us toward our greatest potential. Some of us experience this as an exciting flow of events. Others perceive it as a difficult time to navigate. Our bodies are responding and our minds are trying to […]

In this time of the great Shift and extraordinary change, many people are looking for ways to heal their pasts, transform the relationships with themselves and others, and find their own path to personal power in their lives.  As people search, they will discover various modalities from a variety of healers, teachers, therapists, life coaches, and […]

I want to talk a little bit about feminine and masculine, female and male, women and men, and the confusion that often exists between these terms and energies. Remember that what I am saying here is not based on words. I am simply using words to be specific about what I am talking about. Whether […]

And finally there it is. “60 Minutes”, a television news magazine, confirms what many have known for YEARS.  The placebo effect is AS EFFECTIVE as taking antidepressant drugs. Yes, YOU have the power to heal. The power always lies within you. It is not that pharmaceuticals are bad or “traditional”, “conventional” methods of healing are […]

Those of you who are drawn to Luminous Warrior work, are called to use the power of creation in a conscious, ethical, responsible, and powerful way, truly living your life aligned with your divine mission. If we are to shift the world, we need each one of you to step into your life purpose with integrity, […]

We recently had a visitor here at the center in Washington DC, a spiritual economist, social activist, friend, and enlightened being, Dr. Alfredo Sfeir-Younis. He spoke on True Warriorship. This speech came after 108 days of silent retreat in Thailand, and his insights were powerful. One of the lessons he shared was the fact that […]

Ground Fighting is one of the most dangerous aspects of self defense. According to common crime statistics and police reports, between 80-90 percent of fights end up on the ground. That’s where Luminous Warrior’s self defense training comes in. No matter which self defense system you practice, most effective training systems teach people how to […]

This past Sunday, October 23, 2011, a blog writer from the website urbandaddy.com paid a visit to Luminous Warrior to get a first-hand look at the training space, and to speak with Luminous Warrior founder and director, Sara Salam.  Sara gave UrbanDaddy a tour of the Luminous Warrior Space, and explained the elements that makes […]

As most of you know, it is not enough for a warrior to develop only the body. The warrior also needs to develop the mind and spirit to be at the peak of performance and aligned with purpose! I recently came across a writing from one of my teachers and thought it would be worth […]

Many of you also are aware that this weekend marks the 10th year anniversary of September 11. For those of you in Washington DC, the energy is palpable. It is at this time, that I am reminded about loss in general, and how the grief that often accompanies loss can be overwhelming. In our society, […]

Greetings from Morocco! Wow, there is so much energy moving this Fall Equinox, I don’t know how I could possibly share it in an email, so let me focus on the most prevalent energy that seems to be currently moving through.   Some of you may be experiencing this Fall Equinox with many life and […]

My mother once told me a story about her childhood family doctor. She said that he was truly living a life of service. She said that her doctor would treat everyone who came to see him. It did not matter weather they were wealthy or poor, he gave everyone the same treatment and respect. He […]

This New Moon, I am reminded how important it is to continue on our own spiritual journey and to keep doing our spiritual work. As most of you know, I just spent two weeks in Utah in Advanced Shamanic Training. The beauty of this work is that everything we learn, we first have to experience […]

With the New Moon having just passed and the Solstice approaching, I am reminded that New Moons are about new beginnings, and that the Summer Solstice is a time for me to check in on the balance in my life. I personally had many new beginnings this New Moon: The biggest one being the successful […]

This Full Moon, I am deeply affected and inspired by the Munay-Ki Retreat I just attended. This is the fourth time that I have personally received the Munay-Ki Rites, and it was the first time that I have received the Rites in traditional Quechua language. There is something uniquely special about receiving energetic transmission in […]