Hello, I'm Soraya
I'm a Soul Guide, Menstruality Mentor and Women's Coach with a twenty-year immersion in personal development, holistic health, spirituality and menstruality. I help women discover how their menstrual cycle unlocks emotional harmony, physical wellbeing, and spiritual connection. Through my own journey, I discovered something profound: our cycle a pathway to deep healing, self-understanding and remembrance of our unique and beautiful spirit.
The Seeds of Disconnection
At 18, like many young women, I began taking the Pill after a brief visit to my university campus nurse, with no discussion of potential side effects. Over the following 14 years, my health began to deteriorate in ways that seemed unconnected. Heart palpitations became my constant companion at 20. Arthritis and severe joint pain emerged at 24. My digestive system grew increasingly temperamental, and my libido quietly vanished. I battled depression to the point of suicidal ideation and faced the emotional turbulence of recurring abnormal cervical cell diagnoses requiring surgical intervention. Throughout this time, I placed unwavering trust in conventional healthcare, never questioning whether the Pill—or my lifestyle choices—might be orchestrating this cascade of health challenges.
The Breaking Point
By 2016, my mental health had deteriorated significantly, my physical wellbeing had reached its lowest point, and my marriage had ended. The life I had been creating had crumbled away and I felt like I had lost my sense of Self. After participating in four Ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru—an experience that changed the trajectory of my life—I made what felt like an impossible decision: to stop taking the Pill and leave the UK, embarking on a journey to restore my emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
The Search for Answers
Over the next two and a half years, I travelled across three continents, living in ashrams and alternative communities whilst immersing myself in Eastern philosophy and Indigenous cultures. Despite maintaining a dedicated meditation and yoga practice and exploring various healing modalities from Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, I found myself wrestling with extreme emotional fluctuations. One moment would find me collapsed on my bathroom floor, tears streaming, struggling to make sense of my existence. The next would see me soaring with unbridled joy and excitement. This inconsistent consistency left me feeling like something was inherently wrong with me.
The Breakthrough
Then, during a 5-day yoga workshop in Bali, I discovered the transformative practice of Menstrual Cycle Awareness (MCA). As my teacher explained the different energies rising and falling during our cycle, it was a lightbulb moment. Through diligent cycle tracking, I uncovered a profound truth: these emotional peaks and valleys weren't arbitrary—they followed my body's natural hormonal rhythm. There was nothing wrong with me. I. Was. Cyclical. Within a year of embracing MCA, making small lifestyle changes and taking much more rest than ever before, those intense fluctuations evolved into a harmonious flow. The days that once left me in a heap on the floor now passed with grace. Cycle Awareness didn't just improve my symptoms—it offered me a lifeline.
The Wisdom of my Cycle
This journey revealed that my cycle offers a monthly map for optimal living. Each season brings its own wisdom, from the dynamic energy of ovulation to the sacred power of menstruation. My bleed, in particular, became my greatest teacher—a portal to heightened consciousness and deep knowing. During these days when I naturally turn inward, profound insights and creative visions emerge in the quiet darkness.
My Path to Teaching
MCA was such a life-changing practice for me that I knew this information could save women's lives. This led me to train as a Menstruality Mentor with Red School so I could pass on this critical wisdom to others. During my training, I learned about the short- and long-term side effects of hormonal contraception—a revelation that brought me to tears. Nearly all of my previous health conditions could be traced back to the Pill, a connection that went unacknowledged during countless medical consultations. This understanding deepened further when I trained as a Cellular Detoxification and Regeneration Specialist with International School of the Healing Arts.
The Vision Forward
At 40, I've experienced firsthand that our menstrual suffering, ill health, and sickness often have roots in cultural denial of the menstrual cycle, lack of education about the true nature of sickness, and lifestyle choices that damage our beautiful body and mind. The disconnection from our bodies and natural rhythms has led to much of the exhaustion and fragmentation we see today. Yet through awareness, education and consistent, mindful changes, we can revolutionise our physical, emotional and spiritual health. It is an honour and a privilege to share this work with you.
The Work of my Heart is the Divine
There are countless experiences that have shaped who I am today, but perhaps the most profound has been my connection to Universal Energy—that which exists beyond our understanding. Through a decade-long journey of seeking my true essence beneath layers of societal conditioning, I've experienced a series of awakenings that revealed what Mystics and Sages have long known: we are all connected to something ineffable, whether we name it God, Great Spirit, Hidden Essence, Buddha Nature, Consciousness or the Divine.
In my FABx Talk, I share my path of awakening and remembrance. This Divine nature isn't exclusive—it's the birthright of every sentient being, accessible through awareness and dedicated practice. My own lived experience has called me to guide women back to their deep wisdom and help them remember who they truly are. When one woman remembers her essential nature, she creates ripples of awakening that touch families, communities, and ultimately, the collective consciousness of our world.
Professional Credentials, Holistic Trainings and Spiritual Initiations
- 3-Month Ayahuasca and Master Plant Dieta - Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual
- 10-day Dark Retreat - Dark Retreat Bali
- 8-months on Liquids and in a Fasted State
- The Path of the Healer Course - International School of the Healing Arts
- Menstruality Leadership Programme for Change-Makers - Red School
- 150-Hour Holistic Healing Training for Healers - Vagabond Temple
- 2-month Caregiver to Damyanti Amma - Mother of Indian Guru Amma - Amritapuri Ashram
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher - British Mindfulness Institute
- Reiki First & Second Degree Initiation - Reiki Academy London
- 10-day Vipassana Meditation x 2 - Dhamma.org
- Safeguarding Welfare Training for Social Workers - Manchester City Council
- Change Management Training for Emerging Leaders - Manchester City Council
- 12-month Leadership & Management Training - Carphone Warehouse
- Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies (Radio Production) - The University of Manchester
Your Journey Begins
If you're struggling with your cycle, navigating hormonal health challenges, or sensing there must be more to understand about your body's wisdom, know that transformation is possible. My story, whilst deeply personal, resonates with countless women who are beginning to question the conventional narrative surrounding their overall health. I've walked this path from medical confusion to deep understanding, drawing from both traditional healing practices and modern holistic approaches, and now I guide other women in their journey home to Self.