Exploring Life & Business with Megan Zwerlein of Megan’s Methods

Today we’d like to introduce you to Megan Zwerlein

Hi Megan, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Here’s the short of it: I, like most humans, have lived with a great deal of suffering. Like some, I endured childhood sexual abuse… that is where my story begins, and continues, as I remain dedicated to my (destined) path. It has brought me much healing, wisdom, and spiritual progression. Trauma is like a tarnish to the sparkle of life. My journey is about shining, having an untarnished expression of the Self, and sharing the tools (Methods) that have helped me transmute dark into light. I want other wounded humans to find the freedom I have, and to live with more ease, joy and purpose.

My mission is to resurrect and preserve ancient sciences and their practices (Massage, Reiki, and Yoga) to feel better in body, mind and spirit. After all, they have worked for tens of thousands of years. These three modalities are what I like to refer to as the Trifecta Methods of healing, and an essential foundation to liberate from the binds of our past traumas.

We are sicker than ever, and I perceive this to be an unfortunate downfall of society since the industrial revolution, with capitalism running rampant. I hope it is not as intentional as some say it to be, yet I do believe we have to go back to what historically worked. By following the wisdom of ancient sages with respect for our Mother Earth, her resources and our effect on them, we can put health over wealth, people above profit.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
To say the roads I’ve traveled were rocky, would be a vast understatement. I have been terrified by the terrain at some times, learning you have to repeatedly take giant leaps of faith and hurl yourself off cliffs, through paralyzing fear, in order to continually level up. There is a fine line between anxiety and excitement! Prior levels get monotonous and boring when too familiar, and we then lose engagement falling into our default programming. Give me adventure and fun, as I sit here “middle-aged” I now see just how short this life is, and feel time is more quickly passing by.

Just because negative experiences have taught us about pain, and maybe even that life IS pain, we don’t have to make it a core belief and perpetuate it. I lived in such dark places with a poor attitude, even when I was thriving as the inspirational light for others. Once I started to truly believe I deserved better, and flipped my attitude to gratitude, looking for the gold, while analyzing my perceptions, was I able to step fully into the light, leaving the dark as only a shadow cast behind.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I blend a variety of modalities and practices from ancient sciences to help the human experience align with our spiritual evolution, or Soul’s Journey. Massage, Reiki and Yoga are the core Trifecta Methods of my individual healing sessions, but I also give astrological birth chart readings, tarot card spreads and have developed, and lead, Yoga Teacher Trainings, and Reiki Certifications for all levels.

I am known for being relatable, authentically sharing my personal experience to reinforce the esoteric philosophy of interconnectedness. I strive to make my clients and students feel seen, heard, and validated in their own struggles, to understand they are never alone in them, We all have grappled with shame, grief and pain, regardless of our experience. Trauma is not what happened to us, but how it remains with (and in) us.

I would like people to know that I am humbly a servant to this world as a steward to learning, growing and transforming. I want to spearhead a movement for the collective consciousness to shift toward a utopian environment. WE as a whole need to remember WE have the power. I understand the most important thing I can do is to work on myself, to be a beacon for others, hoping the ripples I make have a positive effect on the world.

I love holding sessions for individuals and groups, but my passion has shifted into more of a teaching role. I want to give others, especially younger generations, the wealth of my wisdom, so that the rich traditions of these healing practices be preserved as a way of living life with more freedom, flexibility, engagement, purpose and thus, fulfillment.

We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
Covid reinforced my alternative lifestyle of simple and natural living to remain healthy. I continued (safely) working throughout lockdown and have not ever tested positive, nor has my teenage daughter. We attribute this to taking caution with how we interacted with others and in public spaces, not shutting out the world and isolating. We took great care of what we ingested and how we digested all aspects of life (physically, mentally and energetically) keeping our prana strong and flowing. This is done through the many Methods I teach and share.

The lesson was to remain true to myself and what I value most in life; my definition of success is not monetary and over consuming or living in excess by any means. I didn’t freak out and stock up on “the essentials” with a closet full of hand sanitizer and toilet paper. I very much enjoyed a slower pace of life without succumbing to the outside pressure to fill every moment with an activity, or get sucked into modern distractions of screens, but enjoyed the solitude with my Daughter, our dog, and nature, while maintaining a holistic approach to living well. I feel super grateful that my daughter and I have stayed healthy by honoring this way of life.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://megansmethods.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megansmethods/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megan.zwerlein/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@megansmethods3200
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/megans-methods-asheville-2