Ice Snail by Fuentes Studio
Art Snake by Fuentes Studio
Hairy Magnum by Fuentes Studio
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I learned transcendental meditation
I’ve been an avid yoga practitioner for the last decade. Yoga can be a wonderful form of meditation, depending on your intention and awareness of that fact, when practicing.
And when I write and record my best music I also feel like I’m getting into an effortless flow-state, tapping into the subconscious and/or some creative source I can’t explain.
But I had yet to try a “100%” meditation-only technique up until recently when I finally took the time and signed up for a Transcendental Meditation course.
The reason I picked TM as my meditation technique was because I heard Ray Dalio speak so highly of it.
I also watched an introduction video on TM by Bob Roth before signing up. Both of them left me with the impression that TM is a basic, no-nonsense meditation that works. All that is required is that you do it two times a day for 20 minutes.
There is also research that shows that TM has a positive effect on everything from reducing high blood pressure to minimizing anxiety. I don’t have high blood pressure or anxiety, but I’m curios by nature and I always want to try things that can make me be a better version of myself, so I signed up.
The official TM course is a four day course conducted by The Maharishi Foundation, a non-profit educational organization. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was the person who introduced TM to the US, so this is the reason behind the foundation name.
There are TM centers all over the world, and the one I ended up taking my course at was the Madison Avenue location in Manhattan.
The first of the four days is a one-on-on session with a certified TM teacher, and the three remaining days are group sessions. I enjoyed the experience and I’m so happy I took the time to learn something I can use for the rest of my life. I’d share more of my experience if it weren’t for the fact that when you sign up to learn TM you have to agree not to share too much of how exactly to do the technique. This is in order to avoid misunderstandings, which I can appreciate. If you want to learn TM the only place to do for real is via an official center, which you can locate on tm.org.
XO,
Seena
A NYE to Remember
If you happen to be in the greatest city in the world for New Years Eve
I hope you will join me and Seena & The Suits for a spectacular evening at The Beekman Hotel.
The evening is inspired by Moulin Rouge
and you can read more about it and book your tickets via The Beekman Hotel Website.
XO,
Seena
'I Smile' passed 10 000 plays on Spotify
Thank you guys so much for streaming my song I Smile more than 10 000 times on Spotify!
The picture is from a 5th avenue holiday party I played this weekend with my Seena & The Suits project.
Have a great upcoming week! XO, Seena
SOUL - out now!
Listen via Spotify above or..
LISTEN VIA TIDAL HERE
LISTEN VIA GOOGLE PLAY HERE
LISTEN VIA ITUNES/Apple Music HERE
LISTEN VIA DEEZER HERE
A new plant-based favorite
Finally took the time to check out Le Botaniste and I’m so happy I did. Le Botaniste is a plant-based organic food & natural wine bar with three locations in Manhattan.
I tried their Chili Sin Carne which was delicious! The ingredients are: Brown rice, 3 beans, quinoa, chili sin carne, erzats sour cream, turmeric onion. textured soy protein, miso, onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro. Yum!
I Smile added to H&M in-store music playlist!
My latest track ‘I Smile’ was recently added to the H&M in-store music playlist on Spotify. Let me know if you hear my song while you’re out shopping in H&M!
XO,
Seena
A glimpse into my favorite spa in New York
Here’s a short video with some shots I took at my favorite spa in New York; the spa at Mandarin Oriental.
If you’re looking for an oasis of zen in the middle of all the chaos Manhattan has to offer, this is definitely it!
The treatments are amazing and if you are lucky you get to have most of the facilities to yourself like I did this time around.
I recommend coming 45 minutes before your treatment is scheduled for,
so you can warm up your muscles in the Vitality Pool first!
I Smile is out now :D
Brand new track out today guys! It’s called ‘I Smile’ and the links to listen are here…:
My new track 'Energy' is out today
Yes guys! It’s another Thursday and you know what that means; a new R&B/soul jam from your girl Seena. This one is a real slow and sexy one, and it’s called ‘Energy’. Hope you like it, you can listen via these outlets:
First wave
First wave by Aykut Aydodgu www.aykworks.com
An Angel is out now!
The lyrics are eerie and the vibe is chill…My new song, An Angel, is out now!
Listen on Spotify here
Listen on Tidal here
Listen on iTunes/Apple Music here
Listen on Google Play here
Listen on Deezer here
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xo,
Seena
2 minutes of inspiration
Hi guys! I just decided to make a series of short videos where I hope I can add a dash of good energy to your day. I personally love to watch all kinds of motivational videos on YouTube so I decided to make a few of my own. Hope you like it and if you don't at least you didn't waste more than 2 minutes of your time :)
The three first videos are pasted into this post (as you can hopefully see, lol). If you want to check out more of them go to my channel via the videos or click HERE.
Flashdance
‘Flashdance’ by Sandrine Pelletier.
Red with grey
Geoffrey Johnson ‘Red with Grey''.
...The Next Mission
‘…The Next Mission’ by Olly Jeavons www.artofolly.myshopify.com
Too Good Not To Share <3
If you know me, you know I’m a big fan of Oprah.
Just discovered this inspiring video on youtube where she tells the famous story of how her life changed when she read The Seat of The Soul by Gary Zukav and when she got cast in A Color Purple. Love you Oprah!
Wonderful books
I’ve read so many wonderful books this summer. My favorites that I really recommend are:
Raising Kanye by Donda West
Principles by Ray Dalio
The Secrets of My Life by Caitlyn Jenner
…and all things Kardashian by Kris Jenner
Tenk Enkelt by Carina Poulsen (Norwegian only)
It’s just so beautiful when these people share from their experience and thoughts on how to do life.
If you want to get inspired pick any one of them and enjoy!
Cherries is out now!
My new song Cherries is out now! I produced it myself (the actual editing and mixing in Pro Tools).
I’ll be releasing a lot more self produced music this fall.
I’ve spent the last year learning Pro Tools and Logic (music production programs).
My first few years in the music business was filled with so many people trying to take advantage of me and trick me because of my genuine love of music and because I’m a female.
You would be surprised at some of the names and stories.
Going forward I hope I can inspire other ladies in the business, and girls who want to get into making music. You don’t need a record deal, a producer, or anybody to believe in you, to make music.
All you need is your own creativity, determination and self-respect.
I’m not saying that it’s not good to collaborate with others - just as long as that’s what it is, and you pick the right people.
But just remember that no matter who you are and what you want to accomplish,
you don’t need anyone to get started or move yourself forward.
A thanks to all my jazz musicians - I was lucky to link up with you and still have you in my life - it’s incredible to be surrounded by individuals who actually have a true love of music after my rough start in the music business encountering people with zero integrity.
Thanks Adi, Taber, Darrian and Ken for playing on this track and some of the upcoming ones - chopped it up a bit on this one - you can hear more of their beautiful playing in upcoming tracks.
Chorus written by Lew Brown. Verses and break by me.
This mix is dry, bassy, minimalist and perfect for a chill Sunday - just like I wanted it to be. Hope you enjoy and thank you for supporting me and my music. I’m only getting started. Seena
Soneva Jani I <3 You
For my first time visiting the Maldives I think I hit bulls eye choosing to stay at this amazing place! Soneva Jani had everything I wanted and more. Made a video of my stay which you can check out above :)