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The Foundation of Light
2024
Teachers,Workshops,& Performers
We are so excited to be gathering with some of the most empowered wise womyn in the healing world, music scene, and collaborative community!
We are no longer accepting any other teachers or performers for this year. If interested in offering a class for the 2025 Spirit Kindred Please email eaglebreezehomestead@gmail.com
Please keep checking back as we continue to add the teachers workshop details and bios along with the scheduled teaching times.
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Keynote Speaker
Brigette Mars
(Boulder,Colorado)
Friday Keynote:SACRED USE OF PSYCHEDELICS
Learn about creating safe set and setting, the history of various psychoactive substances and how they affect the physical and mental body, setting intention, preparation and integration will all be discussed.
Class 1: FOLK REMEDIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Learn about all the healing remedies already found in your kitchen and garden. There is much that can be done with salt, vinegar, lemon juice, apples, cabbage, baking soda, oregano, basil, cinnamon, lavender, mint and garlic.
Class 2: DYING WITH MORE GRACE AND EASE
Explore how we can be more ready to consciously choose how our end of life care can help ourselves, our descendants and loved ones. Advanced directives, convalescence care, remedies for pain, grief, green burials,
and memorials will all be discussed.
Herbalist,Author,Professor located in Boulder Colorado she has over 6 decades of experience, Brigitte Mars is an author of 17 books, a professor in Herbal Medicine at Naropa University and speaks at conferences all around the world. She is a mother and grand-mother, psychedelic sitter, and end of life doula for more information about Brigette and her offerings go to brigittemars.com
To Be Announced
Special Performer
Hollis Dannaham
(Kerhonkson, New York)
Class: SACRED FIRE WALKING
Thursday September 12th 5:00PM-9:00PM
INTENSIVE:Separate Ticket Purchase Sliding Scale $150
5 spots open for half priced tickets at $75 Must arrive at 1:00PM Thursday to help set up the area.
Sacred Firewalking is a 4-hour transformational event designed to help you learn to walk through your life fearlessly. By learning how to walk on fire—literally.Firewalking is an ancient sacred practice that has been present for centuries in cultures all around the world; with the oldest recorded firewalk occurring 4000 years ago. The practice of firewalking is a powerful life-changing experience for self-realization and empowerment. It is direct physical proof of the mind-body connection that must be experienced to be truly understood.
During this life-changing experiential event you will learn to walk across hot coals and ...
• Overcome fears
• Honor your intuition
• Release limiting beliefs
• Trust your internal guidance
• Shift from fear to confidence
• Discover that you are more powerful than you realized
There are a limited number of tickets available—purchase yours well in advance to ensure your space in this transformational experience.
Hollis lives in Kerhonkson, NY with her husband Glenn and their two cats.She works as a learning specialist with children and in parallel to developing her skills as a learning specialist she also pursued knowledge and experience in the realm of spirit. Her focus has been in Eastern religions and Earth based practices. She holds certifications in; teaching yoga and meditation (500hr), fire walk facilitation, breath work, and Transformational Coaching. She enjoys connecting with nature, making beaded jewelry, gemstone malas, and facilitating ceremony to support growth and healing.
Raven Heart
(Cleveland, Ohio)
Class 1:SACRED WOMEN SWEAT LODGE
Class 2: GRIEF CEREMONY 2 HOUR INTENSIVE
A ceremonial circle where we sit together and honor our grief:to sit with, dance with,breathe with, move with,lie with,communicate with,be with,open to and heal our grief.
Class 3:THE SHAMANIC JOURNEYING EMERGENCE
Here we will be guided through three different healing journeys
(will take place at the Temple Stage In the field)
Raven Heart is a grief ceremonialist and grief recovery specialist offering workshops, retreats, and 1-on-1 sessions.
She facilitates earth-based spiritual ceremonies and rituals to honor our grief: to sit with, dance with, breathe with, move with, lie with, communicate with, be with, open to and heal our grief.
She is trained in the Grief Recovery Method, which offers deep exploration of grief with precise directions and techniques for providing healing and closure as we move through our grief experiences.
She is a certified shamanic ecotherapy guide, trained in advanced facilitation of
nature-based spiritual practices through my years of study with Elizabeth E. Meacham, PhD.
She has trained in ecopsychology and ecological leadership through the year-long Ecological Leadership Program at Lake Erie Institute, in Cleveland, Ohio. Learn more about my work at: TheWeightofHerWings.com
Laura Bauer
(Cleveland, Ohio)
Class:Sound Bath Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga is a unique form of yoga that centers on the spiritual dimensions of yoga. It is called the yoga of awareness.
It fosters soul-to-Spirit connection, higher levels of consciousness, strengthens and repatterns the nervous system, and brings us back to wholesomeness.
Kundalini awakens more self-awareness. It involves somatic releasing, trauma healing support, inner-fulfillment, balance, joy, and a greater sense of health and vitality. This is accomplished by a combination of specific movements and postures (asanas), breath (pranayama), mantras and intentional movement and stillness. These practices support the transmuting of subtle densities stored in the body, clearing channels to allow fresh-flowing life force energy that already lives inside of you!
We will be practicing specific kriya’s (yoga sequence) that support hyper-awareness of our field, balancing our chakra’s, transmuting old belief systems, and grounding in new paradigms. Sound bath included.
Laura Bauer is a Holistic Nurse and Kundalini Yoga Instructor with a Trauma Informed Yoga Certification. She is a retreat leader and woman’s facilitator on her private retreat healing space called Creek Retreat. She is also certified in Sound Healing and Reiki. She is fervent soul-searcher who is passionate about whole body, mind & spirit health and wellness, travel, healing, personal development, and a nature lover who loves to connect with fairy energy. She believes her calling is to help guide others on the path to Return to WholeSum Love (copyright).
Marita A Orr
(Wells, New York)
Class:COILED BASKET MAKING
2 HOUR INTENSIVE, BEGINNER
You will make 1 small to medium coiled basket.
COILING can be lots of fun. It is an ancient baskets technique that is used all over the world.
A great variety of material can be used in coiling. Many can be found and harvested locally. We will be working with locally harvest Cattail, grasses, iris leaves, and whatever the seasons provides.
Marita has been teaching Since 2010. She taught 4 times a month until 2019. They moved to a new area and had to set roots. Marita currently teaches once a month and runs an apprenticeship program and soap and basket making weekends. She also hosts A Women's Retreat Weekend every other Fall.
Devon Buckley
(Sayre. Pennsylvania)
WILD WOMEN DRUM CIRCLE
Saturday September 13th 8:00PM-9:15PM
TBA
Witness to Injustice / KAIROS Blanket Exercise™
Friday September 13th, 12:15 pm-3:15 pm @ Green Woman Stage
Fifteen years ago, the Aboriginal Rights Coalition in Canada worked with Indigenous elders and teachers to develop an interactive way of learning the history most are never taught. The Blanket Exercise was the result; it has since been offered thousands of times. Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON) have worked closely with KAIROS Canada and members of the Onondaga Nation to adapt the exercise to teach the experiences of Indigenous Peoples impacted by the United States.
The Blanket Exercise uses Indigenous methodologies and aims to build an understanding of our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance. Everyone is actively involved as they step onto blankets representing the land and into the role of First Nations Peoples. By engaging emotionally and intellectually, the Blanket Exercise effectively educates and increases empathy & respect.
This is a unique interactive educational experience. It uses participatory practices to share the disturbing history of what Indigenous Peoples have suffered through colonization. The program seeks to foster truth, understanding, and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the part of the world now known as the United States; especially in the territory stewarded by people of the Onondaga Nation and other Haudenosaunee peoples.
Through the use of meaningful quotes and blankets that represent part of Turtle Island (the Western Hemisphere), we explore this shared history that non-native people rarely learn in school or other settings. The Exercise helps participants deepen their understanding about the European colonization of Turtle Island, learning through the eyes of our Indigenous neighbors. It details the denial of Indigenous peoples’ nationhood throughout U.S. history up to the present time. After the Witness to Injustice Exercise, participants have the opportunity to share with the group what they learned, felt, etc., and, resources are shared by facilitators to help participants continue to learn more.
We hope this program stimulates deep discussion and reflection, and points the way toward ongoing steps to address the grievous wrongs which have been done to Indigenous Peoples. Join Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON) and Haudenosaunee facilitators as we participate in learning and dialogue through this exercise.
Maria Anderson
(Painted Post,New York)
Class 1:GODDESS DRUM CIRCLE (2hours)
I currently facilitate one every month. We have an altar we set up sacred space using the medicine wheel . We do a journey, breath work We pass the talking stick I teach them power songs we do free drumming.
I have spare drums I can lend people can bring their own drums.
This workshop could be held anytime during the weekend, but it may be a wonderful thing to do as one of the night performances if that makes sense around the fire.
Then, on the last night of the retreat, these women would know these power songs, and they could sing them during the last night ceremony
Class 2 : THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH Sacred Drum Making Workshop
Pre Registration needed-LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Create your own 16" drum and beater with the guidance of Maria.
MUST PURCHASE TICKET BY AUGUST 22nd TO SECURE YOUR SPACE
Thursday, September 12th 1:00PM-4:00 PM @ Green Woman Stage
$333 to secure your space for the Pre-Gathering Intensive
All Genders Welcome
Unleash your creativity and connect with the ancient rhythms of the earth by joining our Sacred Drum-Making Workshop.
What to Expect
Hands-On Crafting: In this immersive workshop, you'll embark on a soulful journey of crafting your very own sacred drum. Guided by experienced artisans, you'll lovingly create a deer hide drum that resonates with your unique energy
Nature's Wisdom: As you craft your drum, you'll learn about the sacred significance of each element, from the wood of the frame to the animal hide for the drumhead. This knowledge connects you with the wisdom of indigenous cultures and the natural world.
Mindful Creation: Crafting a sacred drum is not just a creative endeavor; it's a deeply spiritual practice. You'll infuse your intentions, dreams, and desires into every step, creating a powerful tool for meditation, healing, and self-discovery.
Ceremony and Blessing: Once your drum is complete, we'll gather in a sacred circle to bless and activate your creation. This ceremony is a profound moment of connection, as you breathe life into your unique instrument.
Why Choose Us
Skilled Instructors: Our experienced artisans are dedicated to preserving the ancient art of drum-making and will provide expert guidance throughout the process.
Eco-Conscious: We prioritize sustainability and ethical sourcing of materials, ensuring that your sacred drum is a symbol of respect for nature and indigenous traditions.
Inclusive Community: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and beliefs to share in the beauty of this sacred craft.
Craft Your Own Sacred Sound
Create not just a drum but a connection to your inner rhythms, the heartbeat of the earth, and the collective pulse of the universe. Join us in this transformative experience and let your spirit soar with the beat of your very own sacred drum.
Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey of creativity, spirituality, and self-discovery!
Maria is an Intuitive,Author,Teacher,Nurse Wellness Facilitator,and Owner of Manifestations NY Mataphysical/Wellness Shop in Painted Post NY. She has been a nurse for over 18 years and blends her knowledge of the medical world and Holistic Modalities to aid people on their wellness journey to healing Body,Mind,& Spirit.
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SHAKIRA luminous woman
(Mexico)
CLASS :LIBERATING MY INDIVIDUALITY
Embark on a transformative journey to the true essence of your being. This workshop invites you to explore the depths of your soul, discovering and celebrating your unique individuality and innate talents. Through guided meditative practices, sound vibration massage, temple dances, and visualizations, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. By participating in group ceremonies, you will be able to unleash your deepest authenticity and express it confidently in the world around you. Discover the power of your individuality and unlock your soul’s talents!
We will prepare you to:
Learn how to protect your energy field
Meet your true essence through awakening your inner child
Release all energetic blocks
Restore harmony in the mental, emotional, and physical bodies
Increase your energy level and state of joy
Open hidden abilities
Friday September 8th 9:30-11:30am @ Lavender Tent
Cacao Circle During The Fire Ceremony
Saturday, September 9th 7:30PM-8:00PM @ Temple Stage
Arcoiris has traveled all the way from Mexico City to share her energetic offerings. She travels internationally to help women remember, empower, and activate their inner child and to heal and attune with the womb temple of humanity, using transformational tools based on cosmic law and psychomagic. Her current focus is working with womb-carriers.
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*Transpersonal Psychotherapist (a therapist with a focus in the soul) with more than 19 years of experience
*Certified Instructor at the Temple School - Wisdom of Feminine Arts knowledge based on Cosmic Law.
*Initiated by Tibetan Priestess to perform womb healing purification and feminine ceremonies
* Master in Emotional Intelligence for the soul specializing in unlocking women's talents.
*Certified Coach in Metaphysical and Neurolinguistic (self-awareness) Programs
*Laughing Doctor
*Light conductor of power that comes from the Mayan lineage and since she was a child possesses the ability of clairvoyance, hypersensitivity and connection with spirits in the subtle world, she has a deep connection with the elements and thanks to that she has helped women in 28 countries to open the potential of their individuality and heal from infertility and severe female disease.
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Julie Stuetzle
(Syracuse, New York)
Class 1: INTRODUCTION INTO WICCA
This workshop will be exploring our connections to the Divine Feminine. In the many of the major religions of the world the Goddess has been eradicated. What does it mean today to be a priestess of the Goddess, healer or even a witch? How can we Reclaim the inner Goddess in all of us? Aurora Raven will shine light on and introduce what modern day Wicca and Goddess Worship is based on.
This class includes
-basic creation of sacred space
-ritual etiquette
-elements and their meanings
-Trancework to find your inner Goddess
-Chant and how to raise power
-Sharing and journaling
Bring a journal, pen & 1 item to put on altar
Aurora Raven Dragonfly aka Julie Anne-The basis of my teaching is gleaned from over 34 years of practice based in Germanic, Dianic, Gardnerian and ultimately Reclaiming witchcraft. I have led and participated in many covens over the years; The Circle of the Rising Phoenix, Sacred Daughters of Her, and Reclaiming the Radiant Wild. I did a green witch intensive for a year with Susan Weed and have taught workshops at witch camps, organized for VWC and was on the World Witch Council as a representative for VWC.
Some of my teachers are Judith Jannberg, Lucia Francia, Angelika Aliti, Susan Weed, Starhawk, Pat Harmatuk and many more. The Goddess, though, has been my greatest teacher and mentor. I love working with people, dance and co-creating magical experiences. I also love gardening, writing and music
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Amber Alpizar
(Ithaca,New York)
Class 1: VALUES EMBODIMENT & VISION BOARD
Personal values are a central part of who you are and who you want to be. Values lie in your personal nonnegotiables. By learning how to identify, access and embody these vital forces, you can use them to guide decision making and call upon them to influence difficult situations or events that might otherwise cause concern & worry. When you live life in alignment with your personal values, one gains confidence, happiness and success just as when our lives don't align with our values, we're often feeling stuck, depressed, overwhelmed. Deep down, our values are the ultimate measures we can use to tell if our life is turning out the way we want it to.
During this session, Amber will guide you through a visualization exercise to become more conscious and name (or recommit to) your personal values. She will also help you learn how to call upon them to guide decision making and how to embody them in action as you walk in the world. We will create values vision boards that can be called upon after our retreat and serve as tangible reminders of the need to consciously call upon our values each and every day. Amber will also be available to help integrate or provide confidential, complimentary coaching sessions for retreat participants throughout the weekend.
Amber is a facilitator, change agent, connector, adventurous single mama, intuitive guide and a certified executive coach (ACC, International Coaching Federation). Amber helps others uncover and harness their strengths, values, and authentic leadership styles to achieve business and personal goals. With training/certification in the 15 Comittments of Conscious Leadership, A Course in Miracles, Strengths Finder, Shamanic journeying, Emotional Intelligence (eqi2.0), LMAP260, Positive Intelligence(PQi), Learning Bridge and many others, Amber provides leadership, consulting, coaching and faciliation during her day job as the Director of Human Resources for Cornell Engineering and also leads individual and group retreats in various spaces, dedicated to healing within "systems."
Sarah Brianna
(Western Massachusettes, The Berkshires)
CLASS 1:SACRED RAGE, THE ART OF EMOTIONAL RELEASE
Experience the Sacred Rage Ceremony, a profound exploration of the art of emotional release. Delve into the practice of clearing deep-seated emotions to carve out space for transformation and renewal in your life. This empowering experience offers you the tools and guidance to discharge pent-up energy, and liberate yourself from the weight of anger, stress, sadness, and other stagnant emotions while still honoring them. Embrace the opportunity to create room for healing, growth, and the positive change you seek. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of emotional liberation
Sarah Brianna, Soul Coach, has dedicated her life to creating spaces where women can learn to empower themselves. As a Shamanic Energy Healer, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Soul Coach, Sarah's mission is to guide women to empower themselves, become their own healers, and tap into untamed self love. Sarah partners with women who show up willing to commit to an open-hearted discovery process and engage with whatever shows up. This paves the way towards women having full access to their power, resources to handle life’s consistent ups and downs, and love themselves along the journey. That takes courage and self compassion, two qualities Sarah embodies.
Sarah’s work focuses on balance of mind, body and soul. As a holistic practitioner, she emphasizes unity and connection to treat all parts of your being equally. There is no separation between your mind, body and spirit. When we work on one together, we are working on all parts. Therefore all parts of your experience are teachers on the path and welcomed into this space. Addressing it anywhere impacts it everywhere. Sarah is known as a shadow worker, someone who can support women who show up willing to face their fears especially in the areas that are unseen or in the subconscious. When women show up willing to confront what's in the shadow they are able to access their own untamed power and become a true unstoppable force of nature.
Sarah stands for protecting the planet and all the souls inhabiting it. As an earth honoring practitioner, Sarah creates spaces where women can nurture their connection with Mother Earth and tap into her healing energy. Sarah is passionate about women's rights and sovereignty. She believes all of life is a valuable experience and all beings should be given the dignity of their own journey. Who were you before you learned how to exist in this society? Who were you before the patriarchy told you how to be? Let’s get in touch with that untamed woman. This means Sarah’s approach to support is a stand for you to step into your own healing power and learn to take ownership of your own magic. As a true feminist, she feels called to rise up and bring other women with her. This is what she stands for and calls in women who will stand with her.
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Tracey Baum-Wicks
(Syracuse, New York)
Class:STIRRING THE HONEY POT-Sacred Yoni Steam Circle Ritual
Join your soul sisters in the safety of sacred circle for an intimate sharing of our Yoni
Stories...Where we hold space for the tender, traumatic and triumphant moments that have shaped our relationship to this extraordinary center of power, life, pleasure and intuition.Together we will create cauldron magic with sacred plants and the elements of Fire and Water, creating a healing herbal infusion, whos gentle warm steam will bath and bless this celebrated part of ourselves, beneath a cozy cover of circle skirt as we sit in circle and share our stories and honor our journeys in our womens bodies, while expressing gratitude to the Goddess and
our plant allies.
WEAR A DRESS OR CIRCLE SKIRT. BRING YOUR JOURNAL &; PEN, DRINKING CUP, WATER BOTTLE
Tracey Baum-Wicks (aka INANNA) has been facilitating women's healing circles for fifteen years. As a witch in the Reclaiming tradition, a holistic skincare and body worker, an empath and healer, INANNA has created offerings at Vermont Witch Camp, Luna Sol Retreat Center, Shalom Mountain Retreat Center ,Green Women Gathering, Where Womyn Gather and Syracuse Red Tent Temple. She resides in Syracuse New York where she runs her holistic skincare and body work practice, Sanctuary Spa. Her life long mission has been to dispel the myths of commercial beauty, while encouraging women to embrace the truth of our intrinsic beauty.
Celeste Froehlich
(Asheville, North Carolina)
Class 1:BOTTOM UP EMOTIONAL AWARENESS
Transforming our mental health and relationships. Based on somatically-based therapy, Non-Violent Communication, and women-centered psychology and sexuality.Touching on Choice/Agency.
Celeste Froehlich is a Licensed Social Worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Ithaca, NY. With over 10 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of University of Chicago School of Social Work specializing in family systems, trauma, and mindfulness-based therapies, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are couple and family therapy, relaxation and grounding techniques, mind body health and wellness, trauma, resolving procrastination & enhancing academic and career functioning, creativity coaching, parenting support. In addition to her private practice and being a part-time therapist at Family and Children's Service of Ithaca, Celeste Froehlich has presented at specialized conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of Child Behavior Problems and Sensory Integration, and Interview Techniques to Avoid Retraumatization with Refugees. Celeste Froehlich is an interactive, mindfulness-based therapist. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Charlotte Whalen
(Ithaca, New York)
Class 1: MAGIC AND MEDICINE OF ROSE
combining herbal education (folklore, history, biology, medicine), tasting, sharing, and embodied meditation with the spirit of rose.
Class 2:SELF BREAST & WOMB MASSAGE
self breast and womb massage with herbs and oils, as essential women’s self care.
OFFERING BODYWORK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND
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Twila Holloway Smith
(New Windsor, New York)
Class: FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS
What happens in a Family Constellation?
Someone identifies a personal issue – relationship, business, children, family or health – and selects group members to represent family members or aspects of the situation. The positioning and the representatives help reveal dynamics within the family system, as representatives mysteriously take on characteristics of what needs to be seen in the field of consciousness. The facilitator notices and points out patterns, helping the focus client to restore respect, dignity and love, especially for those who’ve been excluded or forgotten. As reconciliation is achieved, the genuine love and strength in the family can begin to flow. Each person who attends a constellation session, whether participant, focus client or observer, can experience the profound effects of this shift.
You'll walk away with greater understanding of how your struggles are rooted in family dynamics. You'll release family burdens, gain greater freedom from old patterns, and strengthen connections. Family Constellations create movements of the soul where previously people felt stuck. Whether it's broken intimacy, financial failure, self-sabotage, illnesses or career struggles. These problems are rooted in family wounds and this is what Family Constellations heal.
What if I don't know what problem I wish to address?
People who attend a group constellation session may participate in several ways:
Some simply observe.
Some serve as representatives, agreeing to stand in for family members or aspects that relate to the issue that is to be explored.
A person may volunteer to “work,” having identified an issue that he or she is ready to address.
Twila Holloway Smith MA, MS, Clairsentient, Clairvoyant, Veteran, Teacher and Subtle Activist.
Practicing Appalachian Granny Witch Style herbalism in communion with the natural world.
Systemic and Family Constellation Facilitator Trained in Seeing With Your Heart/Act With Your Heart Programs with Dan Booth Cohen, PhD, and Emily Blefeld LCSW from 2016-2019, Systemic and Family Constellation Facilitator training with Francesca Mason Boring in 2018. And Herbalist Uprising with Anna Cohen and Emily Blefeld in 2017.
Gentle Tarot Reader since 2001 using Tarot of the Old Path
Studied Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection with Dr. Eric Pearl and Kelly Woodruff in 2007.
Lifespan Sexuality Educator since 2012 and Special Education middle school teacher since 2003.
Twila will use a variety of modalities to tune into your field of consciousness, and illuminate hidden dynamics that may be keeping you from living your fullest life, while restoring balance and harmony. Spedteachtwi@gmail.com (845) 325-1798
Alexis Kegal
(Boulder, Colorado)
Class 1: RELATIONSHIP SYNARCHY
Saturday September 14th 3:00-4:15 pm @ Box Elder Tent
Class 2:UNITIVE JUSTICE WORKHOP
Sunday September 15th 3:15-4:30 pm @ Reishi Tent
Alexis has been defying the bounds of her own reality for years. Aiming to create a realm in which she is the weaver of her own web along with collaborating to build a community of like minded individuals with the goal of existing outside the societal norms, she truly believes that with the right intention. energy, and persistence we can thrive in a world that supports one another and is in unity. Alexis' has been a co creator for Unify events, a platform where the healing arts and music merge in a festival setting. Along with collaborating on the star tribe alliance vision. She currently resides in Colorado and is actively involved in the healing arts,music, and dance community around Denver.
Charity Joy Robinson
(East Hampton,New York)
FRIDAY EVENING KALARIPAYATTU PERFORMANCE
Class: KALARIPAYATTU- ANCIENT INDIAN MARTIAL ART
Sunday September 10th 9:30-10:45 am @ Reishi Tent
A closer connection to our ancestral animal and warrior lineages through this ancient Indian martial art, Kalarippayattu, led by instructor Charity Joy Robinson. Are you ready to challenge your body with the oldest martial art in existence, dating back 12,000 years?
Be ready to explore this practice focusing on both physical and mental training. We will begin with a chant to honor the lineage and the gurus who have passed on their wisdom, followed by full body warm-ups, and stretches, and from there moving into basic techniques including, kicks, punches, blocks and stances, which are taught to ensure proper form and safety. A big part of Kalripayattu is animal movements and stances which will also be explored in this session. The class will begin and end with a short salutation form, which is quite related to a yoga salutation.
It is a unique class designed to increase flexibility, focus, strength and agility throughout the body and mind. Be prepared to engage in a practice that will challenge your body and at the same time discover the joy of moving in such a way like the ancient warriors. Everyone Welcome and should wear loose comfortable clothing.
Charity Joy Robinson has been teaching, traveling, and facilitating movement for over twenty years around the world. She is a certified 200-hour yoga teacher with over 900 hours of studies with master teachers from around the planet. Kalaripayattu (Indian martial arts) practitioner and instructor, Thai massage practitioner (16 years), studying in Thailand for 2 years and throughout the US, Dj and creator of Elemental Ecstatic Dance, Elemental Energetic Healer, Equine and Unwind Creator, High Priestess/Wiccan in training, and Holy Fire Reiki Master. Charity finds so much joy assisting people in connecting to their bodies and realizing what a gift it is to be embodied.
Charity taught all over the Eastern Caribbean for seven years including creating a Health and Wellness program, which she facilitated on the island of Mustique for over three and a half years. She also was a guest teacher in boutique hotels in southeast Asia. Charity still creates programs utilizing her skill set to match the group she is working with.
Charity then shifted completely and lived in the Hamptons on the east end of Long Island for 6 years where she created and facilitated dance/yoga programs for kids and adults, created a kombucha company and enjoyed every moment of nature, while self teaching herself to dj to create curated music for schools as a dance/yoga instructor. Recently, Charity returned from travelling in Australia where she was studying the ancient Indian martial art of Kalarippayattu .
Charity facilitates in Florida, Colorado, the Hamptons, and around the Northeast throughout the year. She travels beyond if the request is there.
When you have the experience of a session with Charity, be prepared to have FUN and be challenged in a way you never knew your body would enjoy. Charity utilizes music in her teachings through specifically curated dj mixes as well as playing harmonium, didgeridoo, and drums.
Thai Yoga Massage with Charity Joy
Indulge in the soothing world of Thai Yoga Massage, a holistic bodywork experience that blends ancient techniques, modern relaxation and Charity’s own intuitiveness in working with bodies for over 20 years.
Description: This massage is provided on a mat on the floor, and is facilitated with hands, feet, and by putting you into various different stretches, twists, and poses and using body weight to work with the pressure comfortable to you. Receiver should comfortable loose clothing.
Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage:
• Frees the flow of vital energy in the body
• Improves posture, breathing, flexibility, digestion, and circulation.
• Muscles are stretched, and inner organs toned
Often a deep sense of peace can be experienced during and after treatment.
Ilu Wloch
(Newfield, New York)
Class :AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT
Authentic Movement (AM) is a gentle form of creative expression that combines body awareness with improvisational movement. It is a practice of listening and attunement, slowing and opening to a deeper sensing of body and soul. People with all levels of mobility are welcome.
Here, one practitioner shares about it: https://youtu.be/Zolfa6vTFqs?si=Adv4MGuvPCXy7Mcj
The class is facilitated by Ilu Wloch of The Playground for Women. Ilu has been offering Authentic Movement in the US and Colombia for the last 17 years. She is passionate about creating healing and fun spaces for women through wellness coaching, full moon hikes, DJ-ing, and movement practices.
Shona Ort
(Bradford, New York)
Class :THE BASICS OF GROWING SMALL MEDICINAL FRUITS:
In this discussion we will go over the basics of growing small medicinal fruits such aronia, blueberries, currants, elderberries, raspberries, seaberries, and more. A few of the topics we will cover in particular will include site selection, fertilizing, pruning, pest control, and others.
Shona is a farming and garden enthusiast from the Finger Lakes region of NY. Her family owns and operates Ort Family Farm. Our primary focus on the farm is growing herbs and fruit, and making value added products from both. In my spare time, I keep a large garden myself and raise some small livestock. Plus, am an avid reader and lover of good food.
Phoenix Lynn
(Florida)
To Be Announced
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Nell Tomassen Reboh
(Unadilla, New York)
Class 1: NEW PARADIGM MULTI-DIMENSIONAL TRANSFORMATION - This is a unique approach to connecting with the Divine energies of love that surround you and embracing healing and self empowerment.
Saturday September 9th 11-12:15pm @ Reishi Tent
Nell Tomassen Reboh Facilitates: NPMDT Basic Master & Basic Master Teacher
Passionate about sharing the gifts of being, allowing and beaming the Love we are in essence, I founded E-l’xr in 2010, to promote heart centered living in conscious, co-creative partnerships. E-l'xr (Eternal Love eXemplified Resonance) is a ministry of Light, that provides vibrational remedies with the use of gemstones, in service to humanity, Mother Earth and all life forms.
Services and products offered today are:
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birth & rebirth doula services
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individual energy therapy sessions, couples, parent/child, animal/owner and group sessions
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a line of gem-elixirs channeled from Source
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New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation workshops
Kathleen Mugnolo
(Rochester, New York)
Class 1: DECOLONIZING WHITE FEMINISM
Decolonizing White Feminism What is white feminism and why is it harmful? How is the colonial paradigm expressed in our behaviors and emotions? What signals from our larger intelligence have we been taught to ignore? Why do we appropriate cultures and what can we do about it? Please join me in this vulnerable and necessary space while we scratch the surface of what it means to decolonize as white women. There is a palpable need for us to come together in circle and have an honest conversation about how to address the harm we perpetuate, consciously or unconsciously, on the world and our own beings. It is my hope we walk away from this space with more possibility and actionable steps, such as herbs to use in place of plants sacred to indigenous people, to take in to our daily life. We all have a rich lineage to tap into, and a matriarchal medicine to bring to the table. As women and healers we are being called to push beyond the wall of imperial patriarchy and remember who we are. It is a lifelong journey full of love, discomfort, and dispelling shame. Bring your tender hearts and strong spine.
Saturday September 14th 3-4:15pm @ Lavender Tent
Class 2: DEEP NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET THROUGH POSTPARTUM PRACTICES
Deep Nervous System Reset Through Postpartum Practices This session is for everyone! Together we will explore the importance of community through the lens of postpartum care. We are physiologically designed to need each other, as our health and vitality are inherently linked to the quality of community support we receive. A key for us to step from a culture of survival into a thriving people is to create environments that facilitate the development of healthy nervous systems. The postpartum period offers us a great opportunity for this work. Here in the United States, most new mothers and families do not receive proper postpartum care, which gives rise to physical and mental illness. Coming together to ensure the health and vitality of our postpartum families is a critical element in this Great Turning toward thriving life. Join me as we explore the impact that the reclamation and application of proper postpartum care will have on the world. Throughout the weekend I will be offering deep nervous system resets to those who wish to participate in that medicine. It is not necessary that you have birthed a human child to participate.
Sunday September 10th 11-12:15pm @ Lavender Tent
Kathleen is a mother of three children ages 24, 12, and 10, which she considers her highest credential. After graduating from the University of Michigan with a BA in English Lit, she continued to educate herself through intensive trainings and life experience that truly fed her. Kathleen's current official title is Professional Childbirth Consultant, Family Advocate, and Herbal Educator. Those close to her call her a Community Witch, but she prefers the term "Strega" as is in alignment with her Italian lineage. Putting her money where her mouth is, Kathleen has invested time and resource into her own therapy and inner work equivalent to an academic degree. Her education includes various doula trainings, the most impactful having been with Whapio of The Matrona. Kathleen is an alumni of the herbal apprenticeship program at Heartstone Center for Earth's Essentials, completed Aviva Romm's invaluable Herbal Medicine for Women course, and is currently diving into the wealth of information offered by The School of Evolutionary Herbalism. She is also a trained Montessori Teacher and a Certified Innate Postpartum Care Provider. Kathleen believes that honoring the physiology of the pregnant, birthing, and postpartum body is a key to our healing as a culture, and that this physiologic map can be found held by indigenous people and the culture keepers that reconnect us with our relationship to the planet and source. If you ask Kathleen what is her passion she will say, "villaging, because this is where we need to return."
Rochelle Baca
(Bath, Maine)
Class 1: PLANT MEDICINE SPA JOURNEY
Rochelle will lead us together on a sacred plant cannabit spa journey. We will gather together as Divine Women. We will honor one another with sacred plants as we cleanse and anoint and heal each other. We will take this sacred time to focus on hands, faces, feet, and heart.We will partner up and be guided on a hands on journey that requires each of us to participate. The power of touch and hands on healing is needed and beyond necessary to keep and hold onto our ancestors traditions. We feel them and they feel us. We will start with our hands and work our way to our hearts. Together combining the healing powers of Sacred Plant Cannabis with other herbs and oils to provide a relaxing, empowering, rejuvennating Sacred Plant Cannabis healing class.
Class 2:SACRED FUNGI
This class will be to discuss the benefits of taking psilocybin in a micro-dosing way.
Also, explaining the science behind why it works for depression, anxiety and past traumas so well.
Rochelle Baca is a traditional herbalist and teacher. Born and raised in California, Rochelle began her relationship with herbalism in her teens, diving into books by Rosemary Gladstar and Susun Weed and the comprehensive guide prescription for nutritional healing. Learning about the human body and how it functions better with eating Whole Foods and utilizing herbs in our everyday life. Inspired by activists and advocates Jack Herer and Ed Rosenthel, Rochelle’s spiritual journey with cannabis medicine heightened her awareness that there were medicinal benefits in all plants. As she tries to decrease the stigma that has grown around cannabis due to reefer madness, she teaches simplistic, traditional medicine making techniques with cannabis and all other sacred plants. After taking herbalism classes being offered at a community college near where she lived in New York, she saw the need for community awareness about herbs. She gathered together a circle of people to learn from Roasemary Gladstar’s “Science and Art of Herbalism.” Not being enough, Rochelle Mae treks to Sage Mountain to learn from Rosemary Glaadstar and Rocio Alcarón.
After moving to Maine in 2016 Rochelle published an article on cannabis in Essential Herbal Magazine. In addition to teaching the “Science and Art of Herbalism” at Rosemary Gladstar’s Invitation, Rochelle continues to depend her spiritual connection with Cannabis, working with clients, making Sacred Plant Cannabis Medicine, and teaching others about the healing energy of this powerful plant ally and how they can make their own medicine.
Rochelle has been teaching Sacred PlantCannabis Medicine Making classes throughout the Northeast, including at Margi Flints Earthsong Herbals in Marblehead, MA. Rochelle has taught at the New Englands Women’s Herbal Conference and Intensives at the healing power of Cannabis conference.
Rochelle, along with having studied with Rosemary Gladstar has taken classes with many well known herbalists to nurture her quest for knowledge including, Anne Marie Tedeschi (Infinite Roots Herbal Creations), Megan Browns (Harvest Moon Herbals),Helen Ward (Sage Mountain, Three Springs Farm),Nancy Phillips (Heartsong Farm),and Margi Flint (Earthsong Herbals). Rochelle has furthered her education learning from Melanie Rose Scofield of Earthwalk School Of Herbal Traditions-where she earned her Advanced Herbal Studies Certificate. In addition, Rochelle has studied Shamanic Techniques with Dr. Rocio Alarcón, Director of the Iamoe Center in Ecuador, who’s encouragement has facilitated Rochelles sharing her Sacred Plant Medicine wisdom with a wider audience.
Rochelle continues to speak and write and hopes a book will be in her future.
Shula Stern
(Ithaca, New York)
Class: Kundalini Yoga fusion
Intentional breathwork, movement, chanting, stretching, and meditation to help you release stuck energy, feel more peaceful, balance your chakras, and uplift your spirit. This class is suitable for all bodies and experience levels. Beginners welcome.
Shula is trauma informed and encourages all students to listen to thier body’s needs.
Shula is an experienced life coach, energy healer and yoga teacher. She is passionate about uplifting, empowering, helping, and healing people. Connect with her at Aligntojoy.com
Eliana Maharani
(Ithaca, New York)
Class 1:TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Miraanda Joy
(Ithaca, New York)
Class: CEREMONIAL BREATH WORK
Ceremonial Breathwork is a collective practice where we gather, set intentions, and engage in a potent breathing technique accompanied by music. We sync our breath with the rhythm and energy of the music, allowing emotions and energy to flow through us unrestricted, unlocking inner experiences that are often inaccessible. Remember not to eat before the session and approach it with an open mind. Afterward, we'll come together for group integration and sharing our individual experiences.
Friday September 8th 8-9:15 am @ Box Elder Tent
Miranda Joy, is a NBC-HWC board certified Heath and Wellness Coach, 500hr RYT Kundalini/Anusara yoga, and has
a background with plant medicines and non-ordinary states of consciousness for over 10 years. As a currently practicing Psychedelic Integration Coach (PsyIntegration coaching), she guides people through integrating medicine and visionary experiences for sustaining life changes. Miranda brings her knowledge to Spirit Kindred from her background in Kundalini and Anusara Yoga (500 RYT), Ceremonial Breathwork, Peruvian shamanism (The Four Winds Society), DJing (Muudita) and Ecstatic Dance.
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Kate Halliday
(Horseheads, New York)
Class 1:ELDERBERRY MAKING WORKSHOP: In this workshop we will be learning how to make the immune boosting magic- Elderberry syrup. For the past five years this syrup has been my specialty and has helped a ton of families within my network keep their immunity boosted and has assisted IMMENSELY through this most recent epidemic, Covid. I love sharing knowledge and educating anyone willing to learn!! I have taught classes previously (baking, infusions and crocheting/knitting), but this will be my first Elderberry Syrup class!
Saturday September 9th 11-12:15pm @ Outdoor Kitchen
Kate Halliday owns a small business named Mama Kate's Kitchen. She makes a variety of products including Elderberry products, jams and jellies, apple butter, baked goods, THC-infused treats and medicines, etc. She began making Elderberry Syrup for herself, family, and friends back in 2017 and have learned so much along the way. Kate is a single mother and runs her business completely solo. She has a beautiful boy toddler who keeps her motivated and LOVES helping in the garden that now hosts their Elderberry trees! Kate truly loves bringing her creations and medicine to life by combining magic, love, wisdom, education and experience. She loves feeding her community and keeping everyone as healthy, happy and warm as possible! and am honored to share my knowledge!
Kelli Farrell
(Ithaca, New York)
Class:QUEENAGE CHANGES
Let's explore ways to ease and prepare for our transformations as well as embrace any pre or post phase you are in.This workshop is for women to gather in a safe space to share experiences and concerns during these challenging yet liberating times. by Susan Weeds book "Menopausal Years-The Wise Woman's Way" She inspires to open dialog to banish stigmas and share ways to ease and prepare for your transformation.
Sunday September 10th 3:15-4:30pm @ Lavender Tent
Kelli Farrell grew up in the Woodstock area admiring women of the mountains who gracefully danced into their crone years. As a teenager she took a class with Susan Weed that inspired her to a path of seeking natural wellness and wisdom in every phase of womanhood. She aspires to open dialogue that banishes midlife stigmas and embraces a new phase of life. Farrell is a seeker of wellness & wisdom in the isles of GreenStar and the forests of South Hill.She has led multiple girl circles for tweens and teens in the Ithaca community. She's now offer circles for the queenage years.
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Serenna L. McCloud
(Ithaca, New York)
Class: HOT PROCESS SOAP MAKING:Serenna is offering a hands-on course in hot process soap craft where attendees will learn the rudiments of hot process and leave with a ready to use bar of amazingly invigorating and refreshing soap.
Serenna L. McCloud is a native Ithacan, mother of two boys, herbalist, gardener, soapmaker and local attorney practicing in the areas of real estate, trusts and estates, and business law. Her soap company is called IHW Soapcraft. She is a long-time practitioner of Kundalini yoga and meditation. Serenna’s healing journey also has included ecstatic dance at the Foundation of Light. She is very proud to count herself among those in the lineage of Rosemary Gladstar through her completion of an herbalism apprenticeship with Heartstone Center for Earth Essentials.
Andrea Reisen
(Wallace,New York)
Class: Uterine Balancing
Sunday September 10th 11-12:15pm @ Lavender Tent
Andrea Reisen is the co-creator of a 30-acre farm is located in the hamlet of Wallace, near Avoca, in the beautiful Finger Lakes of western New York. The farm is a dream come true for her family.
Their collective goal has always been to live a simple, gentle, fun-filled life on the land, raising a family in harmony with all of creation. They have been blessed to be caretakers of this land since 1982, raising our five children here, and now two of our grandchildren live here with their Mom and Uncle Bill. We believe by working the land organically and biodynamically, being in rhythm with the land, we are able to harvest the very finest quality, high-energy medicinal herbs. We make teas, tinctures (extracts), salves, creams, infused oils, liniment, and flower essences with these herbs. Andrea and her husband, Matthias believe- We take care of the land and the land takes care of us."
The plant world offers us an abundant array of gifts allowing us to take ownership of our own healing. These gifts don’t just apply to our physical selves however, the healing energy of plants also affects our emotional, mental, and spiritual selves. Plants have been used for centuries to enhance spirituality and our awareness of our connection to all life. Used properly herbs can become cherished travel companions as you walk your sacred path.
"The plants really do love us. They want to take care of us. They want to help us. They just wait for us to come. They open this store-house of health for us, that we can't even imagine."
-Andrea Reisen
Debbie Biltonen
(Ithaca, New York)
Class: Salve Making Class
For over 30 years, Debbie has devoted her adult life to sharing her knowledge of the natural world and it’s magical alchemy by teaching environmental education programs in New York, Maine and Georgia, classes, workshops, her blog “I Just Gotta Share,” and simply talking with anyone curious about nature. Her love and wonder of the natural world and how we can harness its magic shines through in everything she does.
Her passion and curiosity for the natural world started as a child wandering her family’s land with her dog, foraging berries, and making tea from Black Birch stems. Her unquenchable thirst for knowledge started her journey to formalize her education through field biology courses, living with and learning the cultural ecology of the Arawak people in Guyana, an apprenticeship at Heartstone Herbal School, to Ecuador with Rocío Alarcón on her ancestral land, as well as attending numerous herbal conferences, workshops, and of course never-ending herbal studies.
Debbie co-owns Know Your Roots, with her husband, Mike, providing classes and consultations along with a product line created from the herbs that grow on their land. She is a lifelong tree hugger and earth worshiper who believes sharing wisdom is paramount to a healthy and thriving community.
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Kara ApotheKara
(Ithaca, New York)
2 hour intensive To Be Announced
Kara, the clinical herbalist at Herb-Therapy connecting plants with people and people with plants for over 25+ years. She offers consultation and education to guide her clients into health and vitality with daily herbs. Kara is now member of the American Herbalist Guild as a Registered Herbalist and offering a Clinical Herbal Therapy Training Program for herbalists who want to become clinical experience working directly with clients. She is a Physician Associate and has a medical practice at Cornell Health and worked in an Integrative Psychiatry practice in Syracuse, NY.
In October 2011 she created ApotheKara, an herbal apothecary and herbal care consultant services in Ithaca, NY. She utilizes her knowledge in both medical and herbal pharmacology, herbal therapeutics, and herbs as nutrients to treat each client with a unique approach specific to their needs and desires. She has a solid understanding of both western medicine and herbal therapy. Herbs hold ancient nutrients when introduced into the body may create profound support of the body system or organs in need of care; giving daily nourishment to attain vitality and health. Herbs are the ancient food group! Kara feels local plants provide the highest quality herbal therapeutics and also hopes to keep local economies thriving through initiatives to help people become herbal growers.
For More Information visit: www.herb-therapy.com
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Amara Steinkraus
(Trumansburg,New York)
Class:Sound Healing Bath
Amara is passionate about creating space for transformation and integration using sound therapy, bodywork and earth based connection. She believes that we each hold a deep knowledge for our own healing within ourselves. The foundation of her offerings starts with deep listening. Her work is grounded in connection to the earth, the elements, and the great mystery. Amara is a certified sound therapist, licensed massage therapist and certified Yomassage therapist.
Melissa Tylec
(Lillydale, New York)
Symphony Soul Sound Sanctuary
Offering Sound Healing Sessions Throughout the Weekend
30 minute Sessions:$25
50 minute Sessions:$40
Melissa is a multifaceted individual with a passion for holistic well-being. As a dedicated sound healer and Reiki practitioner at Symphony Soul Sound Sanctuary, she harmonizes energies to bring about inner balance and healing. Her culinary skills transform healthy foods into delightful experiences, utilizing fermentation and a touch of love. Proud owner of Bee Well, a serene sound healing retreat, she curates spaces for rejuvenation and self-discovery. Her connection with nature is profound, expressed through her roles as a nurturing gardener and perceptive forager, attuned to the whispers of plants. With intuitive healing as her guiding compass, she embodies a holistic journey towards wellness.
Cai Quirk
(Newfield, New York)
Class: To Be Anounced
Cai Quirk is a genderqueer/fluid multi-disciplinary artist and storyteller who focuses on intersections of gender diversity throughout history, its erasure, and contemporary reclamation and restoryation. Their upcoming book with Skylark Editions, ‘Transcendence,’ connects gender, mythology, and nature-based spirituality through photos and stories. They will be leading the workshop "Healing Through Our Stories'' at this gathering, as well as offering "Restoryation Portraits" where together we work to reimagine a story in your life and create empowering portraits of you that see and show you as who you truly are.
Queer Temple
At Temple Stage
The Queer Temple is a sacred space that uplifts, cherishes, and celebrates the humanity of queer folks, especially those that transcend gender. Through a combination of stained-glass-like tapestries, draped fabric in a wide variety of colors, altars, and interactive elements, this space reclaims queerness as divine. Especially in the current political climate which often reduces queer and especially trans folks to very limited and often negative storylines, we desperately need nuanced sanctuaries for exploration, growth, renewal, healing, and re-story-ation.
A grounding ritual with poems, prayers, and songs.
Hilary Kimball
(Ko Pha-ngan, Thailand)
Class 1: Intro To The Jade Egg
Description:
In this educational workshop will discuss different ways to connect and create a new relationship with your sensuality and yoni by learning all about the jade egg and holistic sexuality practices.
These practices are beautiful ways to deeply and safely cultivate your feminine and sexual energies for healing, connection, pleasure awakening, increased strength, sensitivity, and health of the pelvic floor, personal empowerment, and so much more.
Class 2: Female Embodiment
Yoni Hour is an embodiment class where we will spend an hour in devotion, connection and loving presence with our yoni and breasts/heart.
In Yoni Hour we use the combination of breath, movement, sound, awareness and gentle self touch directed specifically towards the yoni and heart/breasts. This grounds in a connection with your sexual center from the inside out, which deepens connection and cultivates a new relationship with your yoni and sensuality.
Hilary has been teaching Yoni Hour for years in The Jade Temple where it is the most popular class. Women often say that nurturing themselves in these ways leaves them feeling revitalized, balanced, nourished, empowered, grounded and connected from the inside out.
Hilary is a trauma-informed holistic sexuality mentor & educator, pleasure activist, facilitator of Sacred Feminine courses, retreats & trainings online and around the world, jade egg specialist, founder of The Jade Temple, a women's center in Koh Phangan, Thailand, yoga teacher, lover of life, and seeker of Truth.
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Yaicha Bryan
(Ithaca, New York)
Yaicha is a 200 hour RYT who guides Vinyasa and restorative yoga, meditation, and breath. She is also a professionally trained dancer and enjoys integrating free form movement into yoga class, workshops, and everyday life. Yaicha is also a Reiki Master and utilizes Reiki (a type of energy work) in conjunction with breath and movement to allow the body to release stagnant energy - especially in trauma work.
Yaicha is also a Physician Assistant who worked for several years in internal medicine (including transplant medicine and nephrology - the study of the kidneys), before finding her forever home in Psychiatry. She has previously worked with Ketamine for both chronic pain and mental health patients and is very interested in the expanding field of psychedelic medicine. She is currently developing an integrative chronic pelvic pain course to help the unmet and complex needs of those that suffer with this condition.
Yaicha just moved to the Ithaca area and is currently cultivating space on her property for individuals to gather for classes, healing, community, and whatever else can be imagined.
Lexie Skye
(Ithaca, New York)
Class: Natural Dyeing with plants
I'm so excited and thankful to offer you a class in natural dyeing! This teaching will introduce you to simple dyeing tech using kitchen scraps, think peels and pits! We will go over basic dye brews and mordants.. much love, see you soon!
Lexie Skye is a fiber artist. She crochets, knits, spins, and fools around with natural dyeing and eco printing, design knitwear, and loves to share the craft with others. Her passion runs deep into creating organic & sustainable made clothing
Neko 360
(Ithaca, New York)
Class: Tantrik Alchemy
Tantrik Alchemy is an interactive and hands-on experiential container where the goal is connecting deeply to and practicing being heard, held and seen in our desires. Through a series of experiences, we will explore our hopes, fears, dreams and desires. We will awaken and align our paradoxical natures into a great alchemical marriage, which thereby allows us to emerge in our playful, soulful, divine human temples together and individually.
Neko Three Sixty is a holistic embodiment coach with 15+ years (and infinite lifetimes) professionally and personally devoted to the path of healing through co-creating conscious courageous community containers!
She invites shame and shadow to be embraced, danced, alchemized and integrated allowing for harmonious, vibrant, juicy, REAL and empowered embodiment
MUSICAL GUESTS
Alais Clay
(Costa Rica)
MUSIC FOR THE MIND/BODY/SOUL
Alais Clay is a multidimensional artist, activist, and co-founder of StarTribe Alliance, and Impact Elements Consulting & Media. She has a background in multi-media design & holistic arts. Alais is a passionate advocate for conscious re-villaging, decolonization & building strong resiliency networks. She works to help empower individuals and communities through consciously-crafted music lyrics, videos, education and events.
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, raised in Miami, FL and based in Colorado, Alais works with a wide array of musical influences, global artists & producers to create a signature discography of conscious hip hop frequencies rooted in planetary stewardship.
Alais began recording and playing shows in 2007 and released her debut album, 'Reverse Hypnosis' on 11.11.11, which gained popularity with her song, Deadly Rain, making a powerful commentary on the repercussions of a growing “military-industrial/-pharmaceutical-and-agricultural-complex”. She has since played events with acts such as KRS-1, Immortal Technique, Ziggy Marley, Bizzy Bone, Wu Tang, and has expanded into the ever-growing music-festival scene. Her music themes range from socio-political deconstruction, to spiritual/mystical experience, to deeply personal reflections through her own awakening and evolving process. Each album echoes a cry to observe the current state of our planet, and take personal and collective responsibility for a next evolution of consciousness. Because of the nature of her message, Alais has established a name for herself amongst the liberty-movement community and her music has been featured in documentaries, marches, protests and activism-oriented events in the US and abroad.
Alais has released 3 albums, 4 eps, and is currently working on a new series of EP’s including Resurfacing part II & Homeostasis. She has a strong catalog of collaborations with other conscious hip hop artists including long-time friends in the movement, Freedom Movement, Mike Wird, and Steve Grant.
“My musical interests vary from different hip hop styles, to EDM, rock, blues, latin, classical…. I am always looking for unique producers to work with and other inspiring artists to collaborate with.”
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Wolf Within
(Buffalo, New York)
Through songwriting in the genre of mystic folk, a harmonious balance of electronic, folk and blues, Wolf Within embodies the nourishment one can experience when listening to our hearts. Through self-recorded loops she weaves mystic melodies into the web of divine balance of body, heart, mind and spirit. Performing on piano, guitar and voice she creates a safe space for the sacred to be honored, heard and remembered within and around. Wolf Within is based out of Buffalo NY and has toured along the Northeastern states performing at many various locations, some of which were Soulvation '23 Festival in Ohio, and Willow Springs Fall UP Festival in IL. She has also been grateful to offer a cacao with live music circle at Shangri-La in 2023, offering many other workshops around the Northeast as well. You will also find her passionately cultivating her vision for creating a commUNITY focused healing and transformational retreat in Gainesville, NY called Ripple Effect Wellness Retreat this July. In early 2024 Wolf Within will also be releasing her new album “Spirit Of Love” featuring more of her mystical looping style embracing a mirror of our divine connection with All Our Relations.
“We are all worthy of coming to remember the love within our hearts is who we truly are...beyond ego, beyond fear, beyond doubt. In love, for love and as love, we are One."
Gaia Experiment
(Boulder, Colorado)
This is (y)our band. Just by being incarnate in this laboratory, you are contributing. How far you go with your participation and how you choose to design your unique variable is up to you~~~
"The Creator first experimented with biological creativity on Earth, which is the physical location with the potential to simultaneously hold nine dimensions in its intelligence. Gaia is the intelligence of Earth, and she is a more powerful being than you can imagine. Notice where the (Cosmic) Party is being held. You are about to find out the purpose of Gaia's magnificent and unlimited creative powers, since she has been chosen as head scientist of the biological laboratory of the Milky Way Galaxy." -The Pleadian Agenda Barbara Hand Clow
We are here to represent a collective of those who yearn to express themselves within a shared consciousness, allow their personal flavor to become variables in this experiment of Gaia's will, and synchronize our efforts into harmony, healing and good ol' fashion fun. We hypothesize that if we can continue to elevate our vibratory state through music, self expression and love we will collectively reach a state of being which can be maintained, sustained, and bring about a "return to The Garden." Gaia desires our experiences for her growth and continued perpetuation into evolution and our mission is to reverently collect it for her in the most colorful and open ways our humanity will allow.
Gaia's songs are constantly changing and we are always loving on new vibratory variables to mix and meld with. Gaia shows are set up as an improvisational canvas for experimentors to express their individuality and unity in a collaboration. We never know who exactly is going to show up, so anything can happen and no performance can be repeated! We look forward to the endless shifting results of the experiment, but never do we forget that this is now and each moment contains its own rhythms, sounds, and messages for our journeying. The path is here and now. Be on it.
Anna Diorio
(New York City)
Anna Margaret Diorio (Anna MD) is a multi-genre transformative artist with roots in Jazz and branches in Hip Hop. Hailing from a long lineage of Jazz musicians, Anna has a deep love for intuitive musicality which you can hear in all her artistic work. Her grandmother was Jazz singer Betty Scott who studied, sang and released an album with legendary pianist Lennie Tristano. Her father, Mark Diorio, is a guitarist and pianist who began teaching Anna how to sing Jazz standards at a very young age, igniting a lifelong passion for music and free self-expression.
Always a poet and long-time lover of Hip-Hop, Anna’s inner rapper was unleashed while emerging from a “dark night of the soul” in college. Recovering from a 10-year epilepsy diagnosis and deep depression, music helped her heal, transforming pain into beauty. While beginning a journey of holistic wellness, mindfulness and spiritual awakening, rhymes began to flow forth and free styling came naturally. As Anna continued creating and sharing, she saw that her music had the capacity to help others heal and empower themselves, igniting the spark of her life's purpose.
Fusing her studies in Jazz improvisation and her spirit’s need to channel messages in service of a brighter and more just world, Emceeing became a natural expression of Anna’s growth as an artist and person.
As an emcee, Anna is fierce and authentic. Under the moniker Happy Accident, she became widely known in the NYC underground Hip Hop scene for her champion-level freestyles focused on love, positivity, female empowerment, social and environmental justice, unity and spiritual growth. In 2015 she released a 6-track EP as Happy Accident, entitled “In No Sense Lost”, and several singles in the subsequent years. Performing regularly and jumping in every cypher possible, Anna honed her skills and lived submerged in the worlds of Hip Hop, Jazz and independent artistry. While in New York, Anna also worked for Bridging Education & Art Together (BEAT Global) using Hip Hop education to empower youth in underserved communities. Working with young people inspired Anna to further her own vision of using music as a tool for healing and transformation. Holding a strong commitment to building community through music, Anna created and hosted a monthly showcase, jam session and cypher called WHAT NOW? Sessions for two years before passing the torch to her co-host Dizzy SenZe and moving to Los Angeles in 2018.
Always fearless and never hesitant to jump on stage and rock the mic, Anna had become more widely recognized in 2017 for freestyling onstage at an RA the Rugged Man concert. In a burst of inspiration, Anna flew to LA to write and record what would later become her debut album, Inner Grounds with her long-time friend, collaborator and producer SriKala. She says, “when I was making this project, it felt like my future self had come back in time to write, rap and sing through me, and now my job is to catch up with her”.
Since then, Anna rebranded from Happy Accident to her birth name of Anna Diorio to reveal a more authentic expression of herself, raised over $8,000 via Kickstarter to bring Inner Grounds to completion, went on a deep spiritual, emotional and physical healing journey, let go of almost all her physical belongings, packed up a car and moved to Los Angeles - touring across the country with Dizzy SenZe on the way (#SheroAdventures). She has filmed 3 music videos (coming in 2020), spearheaded the #28DaysOfBars challenge to post daily freestyle videos on Instagram (January 2019 had almost 30 artists and emcees participate), completed a midwest tour with Miss Eaves (#UnapologeticAF), Released Inner Grounds (December 2018), created and facilitated multiple transformative workshops for artists, and began recording a collaborative EP with Joe Con (The Upgrade, coming in 2020).
Anna’s next solo project will be a return to her roots in Jazz and songwriting. It will feature songs from her soul that represent a natural maturing of her creative expression. It will fuse all aspects and phases of her journey and is dedicated to authenticity, freedom, love, power, integrity and joy for all beings.
Shai
(Parkersburg, West Virgnia)
Meet Shai, a talented and passionate indie pop singer/songwriter from West Virginia. With a love for music that has been with her since she was a young girl, Shai found her true calling and passion for music at the young age of 6. She has been inspired by great musicians such as Elton John , The Beatles , Amy Winehouse , and Selena , who have all left an indelible mark on her music. As a singer/songwriter, Shai's music is heavily influenced by the genres of indie pop and R&B soul. Her songs are a reflection of her life experiences, and she writes about the situations she has been through. She finds it amazing how music can reveal so much about a person's story and experiences, and she uses her music as a platform to share his story with the world. For the past 4 years, Shai has been honing her craft, writing and performing her music, and has now embarked on a new and exciting journey in her music career. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her music with others and is grateful for the support of her fans. Overall, Shai is a talented and passionate musician, who has a deep love for music, and a strong desire to share her story and experiences with the world. She invites you to join her on this exciting journey as she continues to make music and grow as an artist.
Angie Beeler
(Ithaca, New York)
Angie Beeler (Miss Angie) was born off the grid in rural upstate New York into the cold north country wilderness. The land taught her about patience, about freedom, interdependence, and resilience of community. After volunteering and traveling in South America, Angie settled at Naropa University in Boulder, CO, staying for 12 years working on her brainchild: Miss Angie’s Music. She brings magic, singing, dancing, and gentle creative playfulness into the mix.Angies steeped in the traditions of Folk, Rock, and Americana. She weaves Powerful, beautiful and thought provoking songs.
Rena Guinn
(Ithaca, New York)
Rena Guinn has a unique sound that is all her own. It’s rooted in the rolling hills of New York where she was born and raised. She grew up listening to old 1950’s rock and roll, doo-wop, blues, soul, psychedelia, old-style country, folk and more. He father was a musician, singer and songwriter and raised her to be an avid listener and connoisseur of real music.
She started weaving her own songs in her teens and began truly walking her musical path in her later twenties. In 2021, she released her debut album, titled Shine. This collection of work includes 5 original songs. Mixing sounds of country, folk, blues and Americana, all running through the same vein of Rena’s unique, sultry vocals and her honest lyrics. This album was produced by Bill Ring and recorded by Chris Ploss at Sunwood Recording in Trumansburg NY. Artist’s who appear on this album include: Doug Henrie, Aaron Lipp, Eric Aceto, Liam Lawson, Zane Seubert, Sam Schmidt, Cap Cooke, Chris Ploss, and Alyssa Duerksen.
Rena Guinn performs locally in the finger lakes region of New York. She currently resides in her little cabin she built, writing songs and working on her next album. She is once again working with her producer and musical mentor, Bill Ring, and many talented musicians to bring forth her full length album, Is This Now?
Muudita
(Ithaca, New York)
Thursday, September 7th at 7:30PM-9:30PM
Ecstatic Dance @ Green Womyn Stage
Muudita is a DJ from Ithaca, NY who will be guiding us though a powerful, rhythmic and heart-centered ecstatic dance flow. She uses a mix of mantra , medicine songs and electronic dance music to open your body and mind to higher states of beinge
Karlee Weaver
(Ithaca, New York)
Karlee weaves a plethora of instruments together to create a sound vibration that takes you on a journey into other worlds. She has a special ear that can pick up subtle transitions and is able to bring forth a magical healing sound.
DJ DeVocean
(Ithaca, New York)
FRIDAY September 8th 11:30-12:45am DJ Dance Set @ Green Woman Stage
Neko Three Sixty is a holistic embodiment coach with 15+ years (and infinite lifetimes) professionally and personally devoted to the path of healing through co-creating conscious courageous community containers!
She invites shame and shadow to be embraced, danced, alchemized and integrated allowing for harmonious, vibrant, juicy, REAL and empowered embodiment!
For more info on what services, classes and events she offers go to nekothreesixty.com
PERFORMERS
Adrienne Ellis
Paige Mason
Acadia Otlowski
Allison Desario
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(Ithaca,NY)
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