Whispering Song School Of Energy Medicine

As a long time student of 'Gaisheda Khewaok' I was so hopeful that her tent had folded; that the abuse was not continuing. I am so sad to see that this has not happened - and that her machinations continue. Gaisheda IS a gifted empath - but she is without conscience. Her degrading and abusive teaching style EMBEDS and thrives on the trauma created in her 'containers'. She uses her student's vulnerabilities as a ladder for her agendas - financial and otherwise. She relies on the power imbalance created in her illusionary role as "Elder/Healer" to create and sustain her various agendas. Let me be clear: she is not 'tough', she is abusive: physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. There is a reason her former students are no longer associated with her - they are wonderful, wise, gifted women and men - they are survivors - and they got away.

It has been several years since I walked away from the Whispering Song Teaching Lodge and it has taken me that long to tease out the valuable teachings that were helpful to me and release all the anger, pain and frustration around allowing myself to be manipulated, led on and abused by this self appointed "Tribal elder" (a blatant appropriation of Indigenous culture). I was a student for many years, traveled to Sacred sites, and participated in many private and group "healings". I allowed myself to be seduced by promises of amazing experiences (granted, many of them were) and inclusion in a select group (but only if you allowed her complete control of everything). Being in her "circle" entailed walking on eggshells so you wouldn't unknowingly break any of the unwritten and often unexpressed rules. To do so left you open to a blast of her anger, often over the most trivial things. And there was no defense or excuse allowed! At one point I felt that she was attempting to hijack my creativity to help support the Lodge. I watched many people come and go over the years and wondered why. I finally had a chance to ask several of them and found out my growing unease was well founded and not, as she would have told me, me "running away from painful truths". My perceptions were valid! There are some valuable teachings to be had but only venture in if you have a very strong sense of self and can deal with manipulation and anger from this "teacher".

I know Gaisheda to be a person of integrity, with a strength of character that works from the soul level. Not only does she "talk the talk", she "walks the walk". She does not sacrifice honesty and strength for saving face for you. In all instances that I have had with her, I have been able to look at myself in a different light, accept her viewpoint (not necessarily always agree with it), and work on my own issues from there. She has strong boundaries which protect both of us. She asks for input on many issues and then chooses for herself how to handle each. If you have expectations that she will just treat you like a child and take care of you, then take care of yourself because she deals with you as an adult.

I have gained powerful Teachings from Gaisheda that have kept me always looking to better myself, ground myself, and continue to learn and grow.

I am appalled at the reviews from people that have gained many valuable experiences in their time with Gaisheda and still choose to malign and slander her.

Peace Elders do not look for accolades. Students of these people, such as Gaisheda, honour and respect them by living the Teachings with non-judgement.

I was a student of Gaisheda Kheawok's for over 10 years, and members of my family and some of my friends also worked with her. Watch out and steer clear. Gaisheda is very charming, a gifted psychic, orator, and teacher with a solid grasp of spiritual teachings, emotions and relationships, and she uses her gifts to draw students in by helping them, then manipulating and abusing them for money and to feed her own ego. She is a true spiritual narcissist who feeds off of others, and she conducts her practice, school, and lodge like a cult - she is beyond any criticism, error or reproach, takes absolutely no responsibility for herself or her behaviour, and screams at, degrades, and emotionally and physically abuses her students. Most of her students eventually catch on and leave, except for the few empaths who are so wounded she keeps reeling them in. Anyone who challenges her is told that they are 'in their $#*!' and it's all their fault... and that she is just 'strong' and 'fierce' and anyone who criticizes her is in a 'patriarchal construct'; which is how cult leaders operate, and Gaisheda Kheawok is absolutely one of them.

I have travelled around the world and met many spiritual teachers, leaders, savants and people with various gifts. I met Gaisheda about 20 years ago and was amazed at her gifts as a teacher and healer. At times I found it tough, because although she can be compassionate when needed, she also stands fiercely in her truth and will not dilute the teachings to please anyone. In times of my journey where I felt weak and attempted to hand my power to her, it was like trying to place the wrong ends of magnets together; there was noo way she would take it. Part of her teachings regard self empowerment, finding our own truth and learning not to surrender our power to anyone, including her. I read a surprising review on this site which suggested, among other things that she teaches negatively towards the inner child. Anyone who has studied with her, listened to her CD's (she actually has one specifically on inner child work) or had a healing session knows that acceptance, nurturing and promoting healing towards the inner child is what she is about. I could only imagine that this person may have misconstrued teachings around not letting our inner child run our day to day lives as a negativity towards the inner child.
I was at a healing symposium many years ago at an ashram in the Bahamas where many recognized names from alternative healing were present. One of them came forward at one point and described the virtues to look for in teachers and guides. I remember especially his words when he said that the best teachers are tough. They don't feed you what you want to hear but what you need to hear. I have seen many people run away at the first signs of conflict. Many of them returned after seeking healing work through others only to find fluff and appreciate her upon their return. During my time with Gaisheda, she encouraged me too seek support through an outside therapist, which I did. I found that my process would move along painfully slowly with them. I asked for the occasional energy session with Gaisheda. When I did, my therapist would ask me what I had done between sessions as she would notice 'great movement.'
I could go on but I think that you get the picture. For those who are ready to meet their true selves, and all the wonder, pain and healing that that entails, you may find the right teacher/healer in Gaisheda. If you are looking for a Disney type experience, well, move on.