Who am I?
I remember the first time I sat by the fire after sweat lodge, the firekeeper thanked me for coming to pray . These words ignited a relationship to prayer and living a reverent life that guided me for the next 11 years while I learned alongside this elder and a few others in the Medicine Lodge.
I’ve been blessed to cultivate my connection to the divine with the tools of nature, my voice, movement, and plant medicines. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to work closely with a few powerful teachers, and had the time and space to heal and open my heart.
My toolkit is broad and full of tools that are easily integrated into our lives with practice and discipline- sacred embodiment practices, compassionate communication, and earth centered teachings. It comes naturally to support others in owning their lives and their happiness, and in supporting “power with” dynamics where all people, big and small, embody their truth.
If my experience and words resonate with you, please reach out for an initial meeting <3
What am I offering?
Sacred Feminine Teachings
Empowered feminine practices, supporting our alignment with the cycles of nature
Shamanic rituals and practices for daily life healing
Fire tending for personal transformation
Compassion Coach, providing empathy and honesty in a safe container
Sessions for individuals, couples, and families for living with a higher quality of connection with themselves and others
Encouraging authenticity and honesty
Conscious uncoupling support
Small group/ family workshops available on request
Child and Family Support
Supporting healthy relationships that embody a “power with” dynamic
Co-creating family routines that allow each person to participate through personal choice and care
Sharing practices that cultivate a culture of kindness and respect
Facilitating home-school connections to support consistency and understanding for children and their well being
Lifestyle collaboration
Yogic teachings and exercises to support wellness
Supporting healthy diet routines and meal preparations
Preparing delicious chocolates and desserts
Working with Asia Kochana
One on one sessions for all ages
1.5-3 hour sessions empathic support, specific practices and teachings shared when appropriate
Couples sessions
1.5- 3 hour container supporting couples, with specific practices that can be integrated into daily life
1.5-3 hour uncoupling support, guiding people to uncouple with a high quality of connection, sharing specific practices within a safe container
Family Sessions
1.5- 3 hour container supporting families with children, to cultivate better communication, surpass conflicts, with specific practices and routines that can be integrated into daily life
Consistent transformation support
Regular support to compliment one on one sessions, for people seeking to integrate practices and ritual into their daily life for personal transformation. Includes regular check-ins and other support needed.(monthly rate available)Who are my teachers?
Blue Elk Medicine Lodge
Plants and maestras of Ayahuasca, Tobacco, Sage, Salt
Marshall Rosenberg, Steve Torma, REAL center
Kundalini Yoga
Family Constellation based on Hellinger Schule
Experience
Professional Experience
2001-2007 1st, 2nd grade Teacher in public schools in Atlanta GA, Charleston SC, leading tutoring programs and afterschool activities, creating parenting workshops
2007-2012 Managing and supporting operations of yurt business, Laurel Nest Yurts, Asheville NC
2011-2017 Lead teacher for Naturally Grown school, designing school and classroom environment for Reggio Emilia farm school, providing parenting and family support, Asheville NC
2016-2018 Assistant to director Swannanoa Peace Chamber, leading projects and volunteers, land management and conservation, creating sacred spaces and infrastructure
2018-2023 Communications coordinator for Szrek2Solutions, innovative technology firm supporting marketing, communications, article writing, systems organization, and project management
Shamanic experience
2007-2018 Facilitating and supporting seasonal women’s circles using Red Tent and indigenous teachings
2010-2019 Hosting and supporting plant medicine ceremony, energetically preparing the land and healing space for inner work
2016-2020 Supporting Plant Medicine Integration pre and post ceremony, Preparing meals for dietas, organizing retreats
2015 Vision Quest, Blue Elk Medicine Lodge
2016-2020 Vision Quest fire training, space tender
2009-2021 Fire Keeper Training for Sweat Lodge, Sacred Fire with Blue Elk Medicine Lodge
2017-2021 REAL Center nonviolent communication training and immersion completed all courses, including teaching/ service training yearlong apprenticeship program
Testimonials
"I’ve always been deeply moved by Asia and her human quality. I have been a therapist and a deeply empathic one for over 26 years and I don't often come across people as exceptional as Asia... I am blessed to know her.
From the softness of her voice and the kindness of her words, to her deep and beautiful wisdom she carries within her... From her knowledge of Shamanism to her inspirational lessons she shares that come with her experience of life and her unique connection to the divine... above all, one heart, strong, empathic, loving, a heart that listens without judgement and with compassion, a heart that gives you the space to speak and to be heard....
Oh yes, and those deep deep eyes that remind you of lightness of spirit, of freedom and of purity of heart... A heart that has the willingness to make yours soar up to the sky, fly high and touch Great spirit
Thank you for your support, Asia"
From the softness of her voice and the kindness of her words, to her deep and beautiful wisdom she carries within her... From her knowledge of Shamanism to her inspirational lessons she shares that come with her experience of life and her unique connection to the divine... above all, one heart, strong, empathic, loving, a heart that listens without judgement and with compassion, a heart that gives you the space to speak and to be heard....
Oh yes, and those deep deep eyes that remind you of lightness of spirit, of freedom and of purity of heart... A heart that has the willingness to make yours soar up to the sky, fly high and touch Great spirit
Thank you for your support, Asia"
Morgan Bernier
"I was mostly touched by Asia’s generosity, kind heart, and ability to listen to others without judgment. She inspired me to learn to listen to myself also and to relate to others with compassion and understanding first. I saw for the first time how setting healthy boundaries can look. I think simply seeing her in her home and "natural" environment with her family and husband showed me how warm, safe, and welcoming a home can be. It has shown me what is a real abundance… I also learned from her how to take care of a land with respect towards nature. Thank you forever for being who you are, your kindness stayed in my heart."
Anna
"Asia is over the years a dear friend and mentor. I am continuously inspired by her enthusiasm, benevolence, generosity and gratitude for life.
She has deep empathic listening skills and helped me to find ground, clarity, feel seen and heard throughout many challenges in my life. I’ve lived, worked, prayed and contemplated life in her company, and am forever grateful to learn alongside her. Asia teaches and inspires in a humble and joyful way, connected to the heart space, the plants and the elements, and she embodies genuine and generous wisdom.
I highly recommend her support and guidance."
She has deep empathic listening skills and helped me to find ground, clarity, feel seen and heard throughout many challenges in my life. I’ve lived, worked, prayed and contemplated life in her company, and am forever grateful to learn alongside her. Asia teaches and inspires in a humble and joyful way, connected to the heart space, the plants and the elements, and she embodies genuine and generous wisdom.
I highly recommend her support and guidance."
Maxime leRoyer
Asia Kochana always surprises me with her wisdom and strength that she derives from hardships. The way she guides through tough times, the way she redefines reality, the way she reacts to the world puts me in awe and sheer respect for her. Guiding is not an only a learned skill, it’s important that your guide has been there before guiding you through and this is how I perceive Asia. She puts her hands in the most dirty work and laughs at the demons… with you! ."
Magdalena Lemanczyk