Today we’d like to introduce you to Golebahar “Genius Bahar” Tabatabai.
Hi Golebahar “Genius Bahar”, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My divine purpose on this earth is to teach my fellow human beings how to love, empower, and heal themselves so they can free themselves of suffering and live the happiest life they were born to live. I do this as a Spiritual Teacher, Reiki Master Healer, Inspirational Speaker & through a movement I created called Chakra Dance Yoga.
My journey into creating my spiritual healing business began with Yoga. In the small town of Hershey, PA, at the age of 15, I discovered an at-home Yoga and Pilates DVD, and my life was forever changed. I participated in sports as a kid to fit in, but I was never that into any of them. But Yoga, it got me. My body could move with the poses easily, yet I felt challenged. And my mind, well it never felt so calm and focused. From that point on, no matter where I went, yoga was with me. I took yoga classes in college in between regular classes and heavy drinking. I took yoga classes when I moved to LA, between the long hours at the office and heavy partying on the weekends.
The thought of teaching had crossed my mind many times, but I always thought my calling was to work in the Entertainment field. I worked at a number of top companies in varying fields – from talent management to TV development – thinking this was my purpose. But underneath it all, I was unhappy. I was stressed. I kept thinking that the next company or position would fill the void inside. In reality, I was just digging myself deeper into the hole, until finally, I was stuck so far down, nothing could get me out. Nothing, but myself.
Then something terrifying and miraculous happened: I was let go from my “dream job” in music management. The reason they told me? It wasn’t the right fit. Despite feeling so abandoned and confused, underneath it all, I knew they were right. But I didn’t know what was the right fit. All along, I had been using friends, school, activities, dating, jobs to make me happy, but none of it was working.
So, at the age of 28, I decided it was time to do something I’d never done before: Pause. I finally took the time to listen to my inner voice, and she was screaming for help. Not from outside, but from myself. I decided to embrace unemployment as a time for self-discovery. I needed to learn how to love myself first.
I signed up for Yoga Teacher Training in the Summer of 2017 and once again that familiar feeling, that same one I felt when I turned on that at-home DVD for the first time, came rushing back. This was where I was meant to be. Through Teacher Training, I met my first Reiki Master Teacher. She introduced me to the world of energy healing, which while a new concept, felt just as familiar as the yoga practice I’d been doing for 13 years.
I quickly came to realize that was because my calling was also to be a Reiki Master and signed up for a Level I attunement with her in the Fall of 2017. However, It took me another year and a lot of self-love work before I finally embraced this path full-time. From Fall of 2017 to Fall of 2018, I worked full-time for a Cannabis startup while teaching yoga part-time, until finally my inner voice began shouting at me so loud once again, I could no longer ignore her.
In October of 2018, I left the Cannabis startup and began working full-time as a yoga instructor while deepening my Reiki and Spirituality practice. I knew Yoga was only the beginning, and my full-time calling was to teach others how to love and heal themselves.
In December of 2018, I became attuned in Reiki Level II and began my Reiki + Spiritual Teaching Business working with individuals, groups & companies to bring more healing & happiness to the world. In July of 2019, I received my Reiki Level III attunement. I had done it. I became a Reiki Master. In 2020, during the pandemic, I became a Reiki Master Teacher and began training others in Reiki healing. In 2020, I left LA and spent some time back home in Hershey, PA to do some of my own inner child healing. In Spring of 2021, I moved to Austin with my partner, and I am so excited to now call this magical city home for me, my family & my business.
Today, I continue to do all of this work & more with my business, Genius Bahar. The name is an homage to discovering the genius within myself and now I help others do the same. Whether you are one person, a group of people or a big corporation, I can help you unlock your inner genius for any intention. While my calling has been realized, the learning never stops. I use an array of medicines & modalities to guide my clients and students: Reiki, Yoga, Chakra Healing, Numerology, Moonology, Inner Child Healing, Channeling, Law of Attraction, Oracle + Tarot Card Readings to name a few. The through-line of it all – to find freedom from suffering & live a life full of love, purpose & happiness.
P.S. I continue to work with my Reiki Master Teacher on a regular basis, for I whole-heartedly believe as a teacher, I must practice what I preach and continue to be seeking deeper self-love, empowerment & healing.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No journey worth taking is ever a smooth road. If it is, I’m taking the next exit and changing directions. I could sit here and tell you the obstacles were what you’d think, the tangible things like money, finding locations to host workshops, getting new students, etc. Those were external struggles that simply mirrored my internal struggle. Before I stepped into my own intentional healing path, I couldn’t see my own power and worth. My biggest struggle has been learning to love myself, feel confident in myself, and heal myself.
I grew up with an abandonment wound from my mother leaving at the age of 1. Abuse was normal in my family because no one had the tools to heal their own wounds, so they hurt one another. I learned at a young age to be scared, feel constant guilt, and be ashamed of my true self. That was my norm. I had a less than desirable childhood where I never felt like I fit in and I always wished I was anywhere but here. I suffered from depression and anxiety but never sought help because I was ashamed. I thought I could just ignore the problem. I thought once I left home, I’d be free from my pain. When I went to college, I began to give all of myself to my school, activities and others as a way to hide from my pain. I thought running away was the answer. I thought drinking too much was the answer. I thought external approval was the answer. I was still depressed and anxious, but now I was numb.
When I moved to LA, I thought “OKAY, THIS IS IT! I’m going to find my success here and all my problems will go away.” Well, again, I was doing the same thing. Running from my childhood pain, masking it with alcohol and drugs and social media likes. I had so many friends, but I still hated my best friend: me. When I finally hit burnout and left the Entertainment industry in the Spring of 2017, I had quite a bit to heal before I would really step into my power as a teacher. So that became my number one priority, and still is to this day, even though my role is to guide others. I must fill up my own cup before I can help another fill theirs. You know what else is cool? Anytime I heal more of my inner self, I see miracles arriving in my outer world with ease – more clients/students, opportunities, problems solved, etc. This journey has also led me to meet the most amazing partner & create such a loving community of friends wherever we go. It all started with healing myself.
I won’t lie to you, if you decide to take this healing journey, you will also have your fair share of obstacles. Learning to see, love & heal your shadows is no walk in the park, but once you do it, you actually get to enjoy the park rather than just dream about it. But once you fully step into your love and power, obstacles don’t seem so big. Instead, they are a welcomed challenges. You’ll get curious and ask yourself:
– What can I learn from this new darkness I’ve uncovered?
– Where do I need to give myself more love?
– How can I feel empowered by my pain rather than victim to it?
Don’t get me wrong, I still have moments of crying, confusion, feeling “stuck”, but now I know how to pause and give myself (and my inner child) some more TLC to move forward. This healing journey is lifelong, so we may as well accept responsibility for it & get to working on it! It’s much more freeing once you begin, trust me.
I now see clearly that my purpose here on this beautiful Earth is teaching my fellow humans how to love and heal themselves, so that we may collectively heal the world. We are also meant to be creative and playful about it – not to always take ourselves so seriously. This is another obstacle I had to overcome, which is common for anyone who’s been through trauma like abandonment, abuse, depression & anxiety. It helps me to feel grateful. Grateful that I have been through so much and still get to breathe and live and be a human. We have so much to be grateful for. Take a moment now to stop and think of three things you are grateful for and feel your heart light up!
I use many different medicines to assist students in their healing process — Reiki, Oracle + Tarot Card Readings, Meditation, Yoga, Shadow Work, Channeling, Chakra Healing, Inner Child Healing, to name a few — but it all comes down to this: coming home to yourself.
The road there can be rough, but you’ll find once you decide to take this journey, there is truly no better place to be.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
My name is Golebahar “Genius Bahar” Tabatabai. I am a Reiki Master Healer, Spiritual Teacher, an Inspirational Speaker and the creator of Chakra Dance Yoga. My purpose is to help each of us find inner peace so we do our part to make heaven a place on Earth. I work with a bunch of modalities to support you wherever you are at on your healing journey — Reiki, Yoga, Oracle + Tarot Card Readings, Moonology, Numerology, Chakra Healing, Inner Child Healing, Meditation, Trauma Healing, to name a few.
My company is Genius Bahar. The name is an homage to discovering the genius within myself, the one who always knows the way for me. Now, I help others do the same – awaken their inner Genius who knows the way for them (their business, their healing, their purpose, their dating life, etc).
Whether you are one person, a group of people or a big corporation, I can help you (or your community) unlock your inner genius for any intention. I specialize in offering wellness workshops & retreats, 1:1 healing services, and Reiki Trainings & Certifications.
For individuals: If you are looking to manifest the life of your dreams, to finally free yourself from suffering and live in the present moment where all miracles happen, then sign up for a 1:1 Reiki Session, a Reiki Training, or a Chakra Dance Yoga Workshop.
For groups and corporations: Genius Bahar has led wellness workshops, meditations & chakra dance yoga classes for retreats, companies, festivals, and private groups. Our past clients include such prestigious companies across a variety of industries such as Nike, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Edelman PR, HelloFresh US, Complex, Big Spaceship, 72Point, Away Luggage, and SoFi. Previous topics have included Benefits of Journaling + Gratitude Practices; Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation for Stress Relief + Finding Calm; Reiki + Chakra Healing for Balance & Self-Acceptance; Reiki + Chakra Healing for Self-Discovery + Coping Mechanisms in the Workplace & Life; Increasing Focus & Productivity through Yoga + Meditation and; Embodying Mindfulness through Meditation + Self-Awareness.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
I’d love to work with you, collaborate with you or receive your support! Some ways we can work together to bring more healing to the world:
** I’m currently accepting new 1:1 clients for both individual healing and corporate wellness. I’d love to support you & your community! contact me at golebahar@geniusbahar.com
** I’m hosting my first in-person Chakra Dance Yoga event here in Austin on July 16, 2022. I’d love to have you join our community! learn more: www.chakradanceyoga.com
** My next Reiki Level 1 Training will be on July 17, 2022. The next Reiki Level 2 will be Oct 1-2, 2022. If you’d like to learn more about how Reiki can help you heal your life & manifest your dreams, contact me! Limited space available, as I like to keep these super intimate for deeper connection and higher learning. learn more: www.geniusbahar.com
** We’re looking for mindful companies to partner with for Chakra Dance Yoga events & Reiki Trainings as sponsors or collaborators. contact me at golebahar@geniusbahar.com
** Do you have an event/offering that feels like a good fit for us to collaborate on? Let me know! I’d love to hear more & I love making new friends 🙂
Learn more & contact me for all the above at: www.geniusbahar.com or golebahar@geniusbahar.com
Contact Info:
- Website: https://geniusbahar.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geniusbahar/
Image Credits
Alex Kromer Alyssa McIntyre Karl Richter
