The Open Mind Center — Local services in Roswell

The Open Mind Center is one of my favorite places on earth. I attended a class there about 2 years ago because I was curious about crystals, and I've made it my home for personal growth ever since. I was lucky that the class was taught by the owner, Charmaine. Although I had no idea she was the owner at the time, her knowledge about metaphysics, healing, crystals, yoga, etc. coupled with her ability to teach this kind of esoteric stuff, impressed me. I kept coming back for candles, books, and crystals. I even had my first "reading" shortly thereafter (and I still do readings every 4-6 months). Then I took a class that truly shaped the last 2 years of my life. It was called "Development of a Healer" but I think it's also been called "Get Your Shift Together." After taking that class I decided to take charge of my own personal growth by healing old wounds. I was given the tools to dig deep, find the right questions, the courage to ask them, and the ability to change my own life. I had my first even energy healing session with Charmaine; I did an hour long Reiki session... and I know this is starting to sound repetitive, but... it changed my life. I learned something about myself that had been deeply repressed and was finally ready to be healed. So, after my first year with the Open Mind Center, a ton of classes, books, crystals, candles, readings and Reiki, I decided to become a Reiki Practitioner. And yep, you guessed it, this experience was freaking amazing! The long and short of it is, The Open Mind Center feels like home to me. I'm so grateful for Charmaine and all of her staff. I've since moved across the country to Los Angeles, and STILL I have all of my readings and Reiki sessions from The Open Mind Center. I even have them curate gifts for people who still live in the area and have them delivered by courier. I know. I love the place. I wish I could give it A MILLION STARS! Also, pro tip, when you go in, ask where the Shiva Lingam is, touch it with your left hand and close your...

Recently, I was talking with a friend about the new year and what I wanted for myself. She told me about the Open Mind Center and an upcoming Cacao Ceremony/ Sound Bath event she was going to and invited me along. I looked on their website to learn more as I was unfamiliar with what this was. I looked at the description and as soon as I saw the words ‘inner peace’, ‘open heart’ and ‘healing’, I knew this is what I had been looking for.

We arrived about 15 mins early and laid down our yoga mats. The room was super tranquil with flowers and mood lighting…..I immediately felt relaxed. Our instructor Crissy (who is so warm and lovely) started the ceremony by giving some details about what to expect and the background of Cacao. As we received our cacao drink, we were encouraged to visit with our neighbors and share why we were there and what intentions we wanted to set for the new year. I’m very comfortable around people I know, however, it can be sometimes I feel a bit shy/awkward starting conversations with people I don’t know. The people around me were so warm and lovely that I found myself really opening up and sharing. It truly felt like community.

After we were finished with our cacao, Crissy asked us to lay down, get comfortable and focus on our intentions. Then the sound bath magic started. This was my first sound bath and OMG, I felt like I was being transported into another realm. I didn’t think I would be good at any kind of mediation since my brain never stops, but I truly experienced something I’ve never felt. Complete calm and ease. I let myself go and I unlocked a part of my brain and heart that had been hidden away. For me, it was amazing. I walked away from the experience feeling renewed and ready to take life on.

In addition to the event and the amazing Crissy (+ her partner who was helping out), the whole staff was truly wonderful and i can’t wait to explore more of what The Open Mind Center has to offer. I realized that I am worth the journey....

I have had interactions with 2 of the practitioners here and both experiences were absolutely amazing. My first encounter was with Crissy for Monday Meditation which is virtual. I really did not know what to expect, but Crissy made the experience relaxing and enjoyable. I learned so much in an hour. I loved how she tailored the class to meet us exactly where we were on our meditation journey, and she used everyday analogies that helped me to truly understand concepts of meditation. I will definitely be joining the class every single Monday that I am available.

The second encounter I had was with Nicole. I met with Nicole for a Soul Portrait session. To say the least, I was nervous for days leading up to this experience. When I walked into the doors of the Open Mind Center, I felt at home. Nicole came out and greeted me, and once I sat in her chair all nerves subsided. Her presence in itself was absolutely beautiful. I had no idea what to expect, but when my session was complete, I felt such a freedom and peace. So many confirmations, realizations, and so much healing took place in an hour. She gave sage advice. This was the most powerfully life-changing experience I have ever had in my life. Words just cannot describe how absolutely gifted Nicole is, and I am so blessed that our paths crossed.

I literally could stay in the Open Mind Center all day. The amazing jewelry, clothing, candles, just everything you could ever imagine, and the prices...