On Sacred Ground : Yoga , Ritual & Dance in the Redwoods

1935 Bohemian Highway,Occidental CA 95465

13 November, 2021

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Featuring! Nov 6th Diana Egizi & Nov 13th Blue Muse Sound Healing blessing us with their Sacred Soundscapes & Vibrational Prayers ! LIVE MUSIC !
 November 6th with special guest Diana Egizi ! A sacred vocalist & soulful songstress in service to personal and collective healing. November 13th We are excited to welcome Blue Muse Sound Healing ! A magnificent vibrational healing journey… a full sound body massage. Links in Bio’s Below. Location: We have the privilege of practicing Yoga, Ritual & Dance in the Majestic Redwood Cathedral at the Salmon Creek School In Occidental , Ca. We will meet in the parking lot of the school @11:45am and someone will be there to greet you and walk to the site. She will Be there til’ Noon. Please do not be late, as we will begin at noon and end at 3pm. Address: 1935 Bohemian Hwy Occidental, Ca What to Expect : Yoga Ritual ~ We will begin each gathering honoring this Coast Miwok sacred ground with a movement meditation to orient ourselves in the space taking time to respect the Redwood Cathedral and ask permission from the ancestor’s to be there. ~We will open the gateway to the wisdom teachings of the four directions by building an earth altar and calling in their guidance & protection through offering our prayers , honoring the the diversity of each person’s way to pray. ~ You will be given resources to revitalize your body/mind/spirit and return to a state of balance with a 90min gentle yoga & healing ritual to build resilience. ~ You will learn how to align your subtle body to release energetic blocks. ~You will learn the skills to listen to your bodies needs by connecting with the breath in asana, sound & mantra to unwind trauma found in old outworn movement patterns. ~ Through synchronizing the breath with the movement, the body becomes an instrument of prayer. ~You will be guided in visualization and relaxation journey’s to deepen your ability to manage anxiety & stress. ~ We will spend time journaling and reflecting on seeing our greatest challenges as medicine. ~You will be invited to harvest self care rituals from the experience that support your ability to cultivate compassion for yourself & take action for the earth. Dance / Ritual Movement ~We will then transition into our mindful movement dance ritual. This movement practice will be an invitation to gain new awareness in the following ways:  ~How we can connect & communicate to the earth as a living being ~ Practice mindful movement as a way to cultivate resilience ~ We will offer sound healing meditation to remember our inner landscape inviting a deeper trust with ourselves and the earth's wisdom. What To Bring: ~Water Bottle , ( there is no running water onsite). ~Yoga Mat, Extra Blanket, Towel to roll up as support for the neck & knees ~Journal or notebook & pen ~Comfortable clothes to move freely in. Layers for warmth. ~There is a Porta Potty onsite An Altar Offering each week: ~Can be something you take home with you that is infused with your intention, or biodegradable to be left on the earth. Nov 6th~ West Altar: Letting Go, Adulthood, Grief/ Healing Nov 13th~North Altar: Wisdom, Eldership, Gratitude COVID Protocol: ~Class size is limited to maintain social distance ~ We will have hand sanitizer & wipes available onsite ~We will use non contact greeting methods ~Mask wearing is your choice. ~ If you are feeling sick or have a sick family member please stay home. Payment Offering: ~Drop in Rate for One 3 hour class: $40-50 sliding scale Payable via: Michelle Haviar’s PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @Michelle-Haviar ~If you have any questions or concerns about the course please or need financial assistance Please contact Michelle @ : #541-621-8784 [email protected] We are making a donation to the California Coastal Conservancy who are one of the founding donors of the land. We invite to make a donation through this link: https://scc.ca.gov/ Michelle’s Bio Michelle’s dynamic teaching style is a reflection of her lifetime spiritual pilgrimage that has spanned across more than three decades studying, practicing and teaching in the Healing Arts. She weaves an eclectic mandala of healing modalities and life experience with her devotional Yoga to offer as an embodied prayer in motion to her students & clients. In 2009 a car accident brought her to the edge of life. To regain her mobility, she worked with the masterful Viniyoga therapist, Mirka Kraftsow. She owes the miracle of her full mobility to Viniyoga. Inspired to share this miracle , she attended the 500 hour teacher training while still on a cane. Michelle has completed over 2000 hours of training and mentorship with Mirka & many other gifted teachers, and has been teaching classes, workshops & offering private sessions since 2000. IG @quanyinyoga Diana Egizi Diana Egizi is a sacred vocalist, soulful songstress, ceremonial cacao ritualist & women's vocal empowerment devoted to awakening & nurturing transformational Love in service to personal & collective healing. Weaving her backgrounds in theatre and the mystical & healing arts, her work is imbued with the potency of courageous self-exploration and reverence for the sacred within and all around. Find out more about her work & connect with her on IG: @artemis_awake 
Find her on Soundcloud & Spotify as Diana Egizi
Explore her co-creation with Maggie Taurick: @awakened.heart.music Blue Muse Sound Healing Cassiopeia is an intuitive Sound Healing Practitioner living in the Coastal Redwood Forest of California. She is passionate about sharing the incredible medicine of Sound with all the healing it brings. This is her vision and her life path! Raised in the Pacific Northwest, she began to work with Sound on her personal Journey in healing from cancer. She has been sharing this powerful vibrational medicine with others since 2015, after graduating from the Globe Institute of Sound and Consciousness in San Francisco. Her continued studies have led her to work with various Sound and Plant Medicine Master teachers in Brazil and Peru, as well as Gong Masters in the U.S. She is currently studying Harp, Percussion, Voice, and Ceremonial Music. Cassiopeia leads weekly Sound Journeys in collaboration with The Celestial Voice in Sonoma County and numerous special events, private gatherings, festivals, workshops, and private sessions. Her highly attended weekly Lavender Labyrinth Sound Bath at Bees and Blooms Farm was recently featured in the Press Democrat Newspaper. Her multi-instrumental sessions weave a deep tapestry of powerful vibrational healing for all involved. Aided by many sound allies such as Paiste gongs, Harp, Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, Ocean and Native drums, and Chimes incorporating guided meditation and group Chakra Toning. @BlueMuseSound