Meet Pennie
Vedic Astrologer • Transformation Doula •
Devotee of the Divine Feminine
Photo by D.J. Pierce
We are the healers we’ve been waiting for.
And the path home is not one of striving—but of remembering.
I’m Pennie Nichols, the founder of Enlightened Living—a sanctuary for soul-led beings ready to live, lead, and serve from the wholeness of who they are.
As a Vedic Astrologer, Transformation Doula, and devotee of the Divine Feminine, I walk with those—especially women—who are awakening to the quiet knowing within. My work is rooted in both the ancient wisdom of the Yog-Vedantic tradition and the living transmission of Mary Magdalene, whose essence continues to reveal itself through pilgrimage, practice, and presence.
Through this sacred fusion—Jyotish, Ayurveda, Kriya, mantra, meditation, and Divine Feminine remembrance—I offer guidance that is both cosmically precise and deeply embodied.
The Path I Walk
For over two decades, I’ve studied both allopathic and holistic systems of medicine, alongside deep immersion in the Vedic sciences. I’ve completed over 1,000 hours of advanced study in Vedic Astrology and Yogic Philosophy, trained as a Reiki Master, and completed a 1.5-year apprenticeship in Soul Focused Healing, a Tibetan lineage of esoteric medicine.
In 2018, Mary Magdalene began stirring within me—a whisper in the dark, a remembrance in my bones. I journeyed solo to the South of France, walking the lands where She once lived, prayed, and taught. Since then, I’ve been devoted to walking the Way of Magdalene—and supporting others in reconnecting with Her living presence.
Why I Do This Work
I’m here for those who are waking up—
The healers, the space-holders, the change-makers.
Those who feel the call to serve from a deeper place.
To lead not through performance, but through presence.
While my work is especially attuned to the feminine essence and the reclamation of Her wisdom, it is open to all who feel the call—regardless of gender identity. The soul transcends form, and this path is for anyone ready to walk in devotion, courage, and Truth.
My mission is to empower 1,000 dharmic practitioners to live in alignment with their highest essence—so they can ripple healing into their families, communities, and the collective.
Certifications:
2013 Reiki Level 1 with Terri Heiman
2015 Reiki Level 2 Terri Heiman
200hr Raja Yoga YTT with Jacqueline Chiodo
2016 60hr Chakra YTT with Anodea Judith
2017 Restorative YTT with Cyndi Lee
50hr YTT: Mantra Module with Kia Miller
300hr YTT with Anand Mehrotra
2018 Began 18 month course in Esoteric Medicine: Soul Focused Healing with Deborah Mills
Reiki Master and Teacher Levels 3 and 4 with Shanti in Rishikesh, India
60 hr Sattva Master Module: Dasha Mahavidya with Anand Mehrotra
36 hr Sattva Master Module: Initiator to Advanced Sattva Meditation with Anand Mehrotra
2019 Sattva Master Teacher (beyond 500hr) Training with Anand Mehrotra
Sattva Jyotish Astrology Course 1 with Anand Mehrotra
40 hr Sattva Master Module: Conscious Leadership with Anand Mehrotra
40 hr Sattva Master Module: the Science and Energetics of Kundalini with Anand Mehrotra
2020 Completion of Esoteric Medicine course
138 hr The Bhagavad Gita Course with Anand Mehrotra
Sattva Jyotish Astrology Course II with Anand Mehrotra
2021 50 hr Exploration of Saundarya Lahari with Anand Mehrotra
2022 Animal Healing and Communication Certification Course with JoLee Wingerson
Vedic Traditions Jyotish Level 1 and 2 with Stephen Highburger
2023 Advanced Jyotish Studies with Anand Mehrotra
Functional Medicine for Nurses with INCA
Initiation into the medicine of Cacao with Mayan elders
Started Simple Ayurveda’s Ayurveda Health Counselor program
SRY Fundamentals Yoga Teacher Training with Kaya Mendlin
2024 Yoga Nidra teacher training with Kaya Mendlin
Advanced Initiation into Nitya Devi Sadhana with Anand Mehrotra
Vastu: Divine Patterns for Life with Kaya Mendlin
2025 Nectar of the Gita: an exploration with Kaya Mendlin
Shri Suktam: Living a life of abundance with Anand Mehrotra
Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt Level 1 & 2 with Cheryl Aarts
““Yoga is practice that is wide as the ocean. As with anything that is practiced widely, there is a large variation in what is taught. There is nothing wrong with practicing yoga as simply as good exercise and people will benefit, as they would from any exercise. That is the surface of yoga. There is a depth to yoga that is sometimes missed. Once one understands a wave on the surface of the ocean is caused by something deeper, something that is powerful and elemental, the underlying strength of the ocean is realized. When people have this deep understanding about yoga, they become the heart of the ocean. Just as the body cannot live without the heart, yoga would perish without these rare individuals. That is why I attend Pennie’s classes - I want to experience more than just what is on the surface. I want to be close to the living, beating heart of life. She is That.””
