Maria El Chakar studied history and journalism. A Reiki Master, she also attends spiritual development classes led by swamis and gurus in India. She has been interested in human connections and the powers of the soul since childhood. She attends the Church of Spiritual Healing and the Temple of Spiritual Revelations. In her spare time, Maria enjoys walking in nature, meditating, reading, dancing, and spending time with loved ones. Her creative spirit has led her to write since her teenage years. She shares more meditations and thoughts on her Facebook page, Maria’s Holistic Oasis (Maria El Chakar), and on YouTube.