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I Have Something to Say

I Have Something to Say

My name is Celeste Yacoboni and I have something to say. I was afraid to share my voice for a good part of my life. Not because I would be beaten or stoned like some of my...

In the Eye of the Storm

In the Eye of the Storm

Riding the Calm Center Hurricane Irma swept through the Caribbean leaving mass devastation in her wake. As she continued up into Florida, I wondered: Where do the birds go? I...

Healing with Ho’oponopono

Healing with Ho’oponopono

As we mourn the victims of another mass shooting, we are flooded with emotions, numbness being one of them. We mourn the lives lost, as well as the loss of the world as we knew...

Whole-body Blessing

Whole-body Blessing

As winter approaches and the weather gets colder, I find myself looking out the window a lot. I gaze at the beauty of nature, the bare trees and the leaves piling on the ground....

Spiritually Inspired podcast

Spiritually Inspired podcast

I was recently a guest on Claudiu Murgan's Spiritually Inspired podcast. It was indeed an inspired conversation! We talked about walking prayer, How Do You Pray?, finding what is...

A Meditation on The Voice of the Feminine

A Meditation on The Voice of the Feminine

It was a joy to lead a beautiful meditation on The Voice of The Feminine online on July 15 for the Center for Sacred Studies. If you are seeking to remain grounded in this...

My latest audio: How prayer becomes love

I had a wonderful conversation with Janet Conner on her podcast series "Praying at the Speed of Love." She is a "prayer artist," author and teacher who hosts a wonderful biweekly...

Autumn alchemy: Sign up for my latest news!

I sent out my most recent newsletter a few days ago, with musings on the changing of the seasons, news about my most recent writing ventures, links to two audio interviews, and...

Unwinding with Chi Nei Tsang

I see the manifestations of daily stress in the bodies of my clients. The tension in our muscles often gets our attention, but stress is also held in our abdomens and internal...

Two recent audio interviews to enjoy

I thoroughly enjoyed participating in stimulating, thought-invoking, soul-searching interviews recently with two extraordinary people: • Richard Dugan on his radio show Tell Me...

Essay on Prayerness featured by NY Spirit

I'm so honored that New York Spirit, where I've been writing for a few months, chose to feature my article "Prayerness: Living Life with Awareness" in a message to subscribers....

Fun interview on TV program

I was delighted to talk with Khalil Ekulona at the Botanical Garden in Albuquerque recently. The segment aired on his "Good Day New Mexico" show on KOB-TV. We discussed the How...

Our beautiful event at Bookworks

On June 27 I was warmly welcomed by staff members and numerous patrons as I gave a talk at the independent Bookworks store in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was lovely evening -- so...

Building your inner temple

I'm thrilled to now be a regular writer at the online journal NY Spirit. My latest original post there is titled "Building the Inner Temple: Awareness of the Present Moment...

Pray here now

How Do You Pray? is more relevant than ever in our fractious, uncertain times. Join me in a discussion of a way forward after reading my latest at The Huffington Post. "...What...

Seeing with the eyes of the heart

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were beautiful and heart-opening. To continue that expansion, I'd love for you to read my new blogpost at The Huffington Post, about the...

Saying YES to life

My latest at the Huffington Post: "All is welcome" has been a navigating principle in my life. I had to question it recently with the unexpected death of a friend... I invite you...

Transformation by Burning Man

What did I do on my summer vacation? I went to Burning Man for the first time! I blogged about it at the Huffington Post, including wonderful photos by family and friends. "In...

The Fragrance of Prayer

Please come read my new blogpost at The Huffington Post: "...The use of plant essences and scented oils to introduce a divine influence or presence is recorded from the earliest...

The Practice of the Present Moment

My latest on the Huffington Post: "...Are you able to unplug and give yourself a rest from your devices? As we have more interactions and communications, we are becoming more and...

The Essential Universal Song

My latest on the Huffington Post: "There is a sound, a resonance, beyond words. This universal song holds language and intention. It is where we come together in what is...

Happy Anniversary to How Do You Pray?

My latest on the Huffington Post: "Two years ago—July 8, 2014, to be exact—Monkfish Publishing released How Do you Pray?... We celebrated this second anniversary in Santa Fe at...

Discovering the Prayerfield

My latest on the Huffington Post: "Collecting prayers from the 129 people in How Do You Pray? and thousands of people around the world, I realized we are all part of a...

Beyond Culture: The Essence of Prayer

My latest on the Huffington Post: "...I’d like to share a letter I received from Israel during a time of unrest. Shiffi shares the discontent she feels, both inside herself and...

The Art of Blessing at Unify Fest

I'm so excited to be part of Unify Fest in Santa Fe, NM, September 22-25! Over 75 bands, keynote speakers, yoga instructors, workshop teachers, indigenous leaders and healers all...

Got Other Descriptions for G.O.D.?

My latest on the Huffington Post: "...As I sat with Ultimate Reality, Ground of Being, All That Is and many more, I was intrigued to read that over 95% of people believe in a...

Happy Mothers’ Day! My new post is up

Blessings, dear mothers! I bow in gratitude to my beautiful mother and to the divine mother in us all. I invite you to read my latest blogpost on the Huffington Post. I talk...

A gift from Reb Zalman

I invite you to my latest Huffington Post blog, which was posted auspiciously on Passover, Hanuman Jayanti, Earth Day and Full Moon. A wonderful time to share the wisdom of Rabbi...

My Huffington Post blog is live!

I’m so excited to welcome you to my brand-new Huffington Post blog! As you know, my passion is bringing people together and I am grateful for yet another opportunity. I’ll be...

Interview on 11:11 Talk Radio

I had a wonderful interview with Simran Singh on 11:11 Talk Radio about the experience of oneness and the meaning of prayer. We basked in the essence of prayer. You can listen to...

An Inspired Conversation

Amy Schuber's aim with her series of Inspired Conversations is to "Spark your heart and ignite your soul." Listen here to our conversation on December 23. We had a great time!...

Om Times Radio Interview

Here's the link to my How Do You Pray? conversation with Sylvia Henderson on her show Intuitive Transformations on OMTimes Radio. We had a great time! Inspiring. I read excerpts...

Retreat in the Bahamas

Celeste will be a featured teacher at this retreat in the Bahamas in November: November 23 — 27, 2015 Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas Giving Thanks with the Mystics A...

The Parliment of the World’s Religions

Here are some photos from the 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions, Salt Lake City. With Tessa Bielecki and Imam Jamal Rahman during our presentation How Do You Pray?...

Enlivened Living 2015

Celeste was a presenter at the Enlivened Living 2015 conference. Here’s a photo from the Sanctuary at Mile Hi Church in Denver.

Review of HDYP by Foreword Reviews

We are humbled by the Honorable Mention bestowed upon the How Do You Pray book by Foreword Reviews' IndieFab. Here is the review from Foreword Reviews:

IndieFab Honorable Mention

How Do You Pray? by Celeste Yacoboni has been named an Honorable Mention for the Body, Mind & Spirit Category for the IndieFab awards! As the IndieFab organization explains:...

AP Magazine Reviews How Do You Pray Book

Reviewer Brent Raynes featured Celeste Yacoboni's book, How Do You Pray? in the Book Reviews Perceptions Magazine (January 2015) section of Alternate Perceptions online magazine...

I Said YES to Spirit

Celeste Yacoboni is pleased to have contributed the article "I Said YES! to Spirit" to the December issue of Natural Awakenings ezine. Enjoy the reprint below: About the Book As...

Book Talk at Oblong Books & Music

A great time was had by all at the book talk and signing of How Do You Pray? held on November 6, 2014 at Oblong Books & Music located in Rhinebeck, NY. Here are some pictures:...

Book Event at Jivamukti Yoga School in NYC

Celeste Yacoboni was thrilled to visit the Jivamukti Yoga School on November 3, 2014 as part of her New York book tour. The school hosted a book talk and signing. Celeste said,...

Conscious Talk Radio Recording

The Conscious Talk Radio interview with Celeste Yacoboni is now available. Click the play button to start the replay.   Click here.   Guest Profile: Celeste Yacoboni...

Interview featured on New Dimensions Radio

See this link on New Dimensions Radio: Natural Motion of the Soul with Celeste Yacoboni Program notes: Product Description Prayer is our most universal and yet also individual...

Article in Awareness Magazine

Be sure to check out Celeste Yacoboni's article "How Do You Pray?" in the November/December issue of Awareness: Southern California's Guide to Conscious Living. Here is the...

A Heartfelt Letter

Dear Celeste, Thank YOU! When I received your book during this last summer's war (I live in Northern Israel), I felt submerged as never before under waves of hopelessness - for...

Book Review on Amazon

Excellent book review on Amazon: Most Helpful Customer Reviews By C. Dombrovske on August 30, 2014 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase What a beautiful book! It can be read and...

Reader Thanks Celeste for Book

What a wonderful email Celeste Yacoboni received from a reader: Dear Celeste, I am IN LOVE WITH your book. It has become part of my morning meditation ritual to read one or many...

Interview with Cyrus Webb

Here is a great interview of author Celeste Yacoboni with Cyrus Webb on BlogTalkRadio: Author Celeste Yacoboni discusses HOW DO YOU PRAY on Conversations LIVE Check Out Books...

A Glimpse from the Road

Celeste Yacoboni shares this insight from the road: Interspirituality on the rise! Look at this - both of these books in the bedside drawer at a motel in Eugene, OR.

Service at Unity in Ashland OR

Celeste Yacoboni joined the congregation of Unity in Ashland, Oregon on Sunday Sept 7, 2014. Her report: Unity in Ashland, Oregon rocks! We had a deep and delightful service as I...

Bioneers Founders Featured

The How Do You Pray book by Celeste Yacoboni has been featured by Bioneers.org as a Summer Read! How Do You Pray? Bioneers Founders Nina Simons and Kenny Ausubel are featured in...

Gregg Braden Newsletter Features HDYP Book

How Do You Pray?: Inspiring Responses from Religious Leaders, Spiritual Guides, Healers, Activists and Other Lovers of Humanity is a book edited by Celeste Yacoboni. It contains...

Book Signing at Mrs Figs in Camarillo CA

We are thrilled to share photos our of book talk and signing at Mrs. Figs Bookstore in Camarillo, CA on August 11, 2014. We are thankful for the great group and the inspiring...

Agape Book Signing

This video shows the section of the service where Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith introduces Celeste Yacoboni. This video shows the beautiful service in its entirety. We had a...

Contributor Reading: Jeff Sollins

American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine Certified with distinction of Diplomat, Jeff Sollins also founded Bridges in Medicine. In Santa Fe, Jeff Sollins shares the...

Contributor Reading: Sedena Cappannelli

Sedena is co-founder of Age Nation, a digital media company supporting people 40 years and older, to live more conscious and engaging lives. She is a nationally recognize...

Contributor Reading: George Cappannelli

Consultant, author and co-founder of Age Nation, George Cappannelli has thoughts on prayer and the miracle of life itself. Here, at Santa Fe Soul, he shares his contribution to...

Contributor Reading: Sandra Ingerman

Sandra Ingerman, MA, is the author of eight books including "Soul Retrieval", "Medicine for the Earth", and "Shamanic Journeying: A Beginner’s Guide". Ingerman teaches shamanic...

Contributor Reading: Mirabai Starr

From secular, New York and Jewish parents who rejected the patriarchy of institutionalized religion comes Mirabai Star. This belief-system non-subscriber surprises a Santa Fe...

Contributor Reading: Millie Yacoboni

Carmela "Millie" Yacoboni is the mother of Celeste Yacoboni. She is also a contributor to Celeste's book, "How Do You Pray? Inspiring Responses From Religious Leaders, Spiritual...