The moon rules the spiritual, shadows and hidden self in the tarot. She also grants the ebbs and flows of our emotions. Let’s take full advantage of this beautiful upcoming new moon in Taurus and let’s start playing with the hidden energies of the universe to create a more abundant sexual/love life!

After an introductory meditation that will help us break away patterns and manipulation cords, we will use the forces of the new moon to create an abundance in love spell. In this love spell you will practice creating a new love life or reinforce the bond with your partner. Another option is to create the spell for SELF LOVE.

The exchange fee includes: a small plant, a pot, crystals, soil, and a candle.

Please bring your journal, paper, coloring pencils and a pencil sharpener.

Fábio has been an empath and intuitive since early age. He comes from a long line of Italian and Brazilian healers. His spiritual awakening started fifteen years ago when he enrolled in a vigorous two-year clairvoyance and healing program at ClearSight. Most of those teachings he still uses in his meditation classes and his clairvoyant readings. Ever since, Fábio has picked the tarot, as he loves its symbols, history, and archetypes. Fábio is also a screenwriter; hence his meditations are folkloric and fantasy stories that blend healing tools.

IntoMeSea invites you to a hallowed ceremony sitting with the sacred plant medicine, Hape. With deep respect to the curative powers of this plant spirit, we will connect to this ancient medicine in a safe and peaceful container. Come with the intention to heal and be a witness to the healing of those around you.

We begin this event under the Lucia N°03 hypnagogic light as a way to ground and connect deeply with our physical and subtle bodies, setting clear intentions for our ceremony. Then we connect with the sacred forces of the jungle: focus, clarity, and healing as we partake in Hape together. After, we will bathe our souls in sound and prepare to reenter the Earth realm.

Hape is a sacred blend of medicinal plants administered by a shamanic practitioner by blowing the medicine into the nostrils. Benefits are grounding and detoxifying the energetic and physical bodies, realigning, and clearing the chakras, and removing abhorrent energies from the system. Hape works with each person in a very personal way and affects everyone differently.

Please do not eat 1 – 2 hours before ceremony. Do not consume alcohol within 7 hours prior to the ceremony. Bring a pillow, a blanket, and a refillable water bottle. Yoga mats and bolsters are provided.

A waiver with additional details on the ceremony must be signed at the time of payment and prior to participating.

*Important: Participants must be 21 years of age. Hape is not intended for persons taking SSRI’s, antidepressants or women who are pregnant. Please fill out waiver here prior to attending. You will receive in an email after purchasing your ticket(s).

Telin Neville is a certified practitioner in Hape Plant Medicine by an indigenous leader and master lineage carrier Chief Haru from the Kuntanawa Tribe. Energy practitioner, Martha Lockie, will be holding space and offering support.

Sami is currently based in Los Angeles and earned their MFA in Studio Art as well as their MA in the History and Theory of Contemporary Art from the San Francisco Art Institute. Sami has been active in the wellness community for the past 5 years. Through their experiences and practices, they’re able to hold space for people who choose to enter this journey. Sami is passionate about being a light guide and the healing modalities that the Lucia light brings into this dimension. 

Ta-shee-na (Free Running Stream) Medina moved to Los Angeles in 2011 from the sunny state of Arizona to attend AMDA Performing Arts College. Since graduating with her BFA in Dance Theatre, she has choreographed for numerous projects on the stage and the screen. When she’s not doing dance related work, she is often educating others through the practice of Yoga, Movement Meditation, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) while utilizing her gift of energy work as a Reiki Practitioner since 2014. Tasheena is currently the Assistant Manager of IntoMeSea, a Quantum Wellness Studio located in Santa Monica and deepening her studies as a graduate student of the Master of Arts in Yoga Therapy Program at Loyola Marymount University. As an educator, Tasheena strives to help humans at all levels to feel comfortable in their practice, learn essential techniques, and ensure a safe environment with a holistic and mindful approach.

Learn more about her at www.tasheenamedina.com

Social Media: @tasheenamedina

Eddie has a long, history of offering service to others, documented in a 3-part Amazon Prime Series "About Cannabis and Cancer" and again in a second visionary documentary "Have A Nice Trip". 

Eddie and Amethyst’s experiences in offering healing through compassion is felt through the vibrations in their Soundbaths; from Gongs, Handpans, Singing Bowls to Flutes, the vibrations flow strong with heart leading the way.

Imagine if the most profound spiritual experiences you’ve had could be explained in terms of neurophysiological changes in your body. Those times where you’ve felt like you were expanding into infinity, your heart would explode with love, like you were a throb in the universal pulsation. Your brain is a storehouse of chemicals causing you to feel ecstatic union while transcending feelings of separateness.

Kirtan, the call and response practice of chanting Sanskrit mantras, is usually associated with the devotional path of Bhakti Yoga. Experience, however, shows that it’s not necessary to know anything about the mantras or Yoga philosophy to have a deeply transformative experience at a Kirtan. Ecstatic bliss is frequently a byproduct of singing, but most people don’t think about sex and drugs – typical ways that humans pursue an ecstatic state – in the same category as chanting mantras for spiritual purposes. 

We are not most people.

Dearbhla Kelly M.A. often begins yoga workshops sharing her youthful experience of taking Ecstasy (MDMA) in nightclubs in Dublin and London. She draws parallels between the ecstatic transcendence she experienced under the influence of E and the feeling of blissful union she discovered chanting kirtan and practicing asana.

Dave Stringer was invited to leave an ashram after making the statement that Kirtan was fundamentally about sex, drugs and rock & roll. Given the context in which he made his remarks, his word choice may have been ill-advised, but upon deeper reflection his statement is less outlandish than it may at first seem. Let’s break this down:

Sex is fundamentally about the search for ecstatic union, and so is Kirtan. The neurological pathways that are stimulated in orgasm are also active when we experience a sense of union with the divine. We are always on Drugs, because our emotional lives are the surface layer of a complex dance of biochemicals that the body generates and is constantly modifying. Rock & Roll and Kirtan can be equally iconoclastic and joyful; both urge people to rethink the relationship of the individual to the world.

Dublin native Dearbhla Kelly M.A. came to the US in 2001 to earn a Ph.D in analytic philosophy. She began teaching yoga in 2003 and has taught nationally and internationally at festivals and conferences, in teacher trainings and retreats as well as studios and private clientele. She skillfully marries the more esoteric aspects of yoga with modern scientific insights and the practicalities of everyday life and weaves the philosophical aspects of yoga into her asana teaching.

Her classes are accented by her warmth and keen intelligence combined with dynamic sequencing and attention to breath. A dedicated ashtanga practitioner, her lilting Irish accent and Dublin wit make her classes especially enjoyable. Dearbhla is a widely published writer whose work appears in numerous European and American publications including Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, the Irish Times, Heyday and LA Yoga Magazine.@dervkellyla

Dave Stringer is a Grammy-nominated producer, musician and songwriter who has been widely profiled as one of the most innovative artists of the modern Yoga movement. He’s both an inspiring singer and a compelling public speaker, resolving neuroscience, yoga philosophy and art into a participatory theatrical experience. He is featured in the documentary films Mantra: Sounds Into Silence and The Power of Mantra. Based in Los Angeles, he has toured extensively, leading concerts, workshops and retreats all over the world.@davestringer

TICKET PRICING:

FULL FESTIVAL PASS (Admission: Thursday, May 12th – Sunday, May 15th – ALL EVENTS)

• Kamaʻāina Full Festival Pass  – $295 (Special price for ALL Hawaiian island local residents)
• Full Festival Pass – $350
• Teens (13 – 17) Full Festival Pass – $50
• Kids (12 – under) Full Festival Pass – FREE!

Single Full Day Passes (No coupons for these passes)

• Friday, May 13th ONLY – $108 (Admission: 7AM – 11PM)
• Saturday, May 14th ONLY – $108 (Admission: 7AM – 11PM)
• Sunday, May 15th ONLY – $55 (Admission: 7AM – 4PM)

Single Night Passes: 15 tickets left per night

• Thursday, Friday OR Saturday – $55 (Admission: 4PM – 11PM)

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY:

Join Irish yoga teacher Dearbhla Kelly,  along with Irish musicians Liam Ó’Maonlaí,  Rónán Ó’ Snodaigh and Grammy-nominated kirtan singer Dave Stringer for a week-long immersion in Irish culture, music, poetry and landscape. We will stay at the historic Temple House in County Sligo close to the Atlantic coast, Neolithic sites and Irish poet W.B. Yeats’ burial place.

Temple House is a beautiful Georgian manor set in a private estate of over 1,000 acres, overlooking a 13th century lakeside castle of the Knights Templar. The Perceval family home since 1665, the present manor was redesigned in 1864 and enjoys the authentic and unpretentious luxury country house atmosphere.

This one of a kind yoga retreat, curated by Dearbhla, will showcase the stunning natural beauty of the Emerald Isle and introduce you to the depth and richness of Irish culture, the deliciousness of Irish farm-to-table food, and the warmth and friendliness of Irish hospitality.

Highlights include:

• Personal interaction with world renowned traditional musicians Liam and Rónán. Both are steeped in Irish history and folklore and native speakers of Gaelic
• Daily morning yoga classes with Dearbhla with musical accompaniment by Dave
• Storytelling evening with Irish seanchaí
• Tour of Yeats country with local Yeats scholar
• Guided visits to Neolithic sites (Carrowkeel Megalithic Passage Tomb Site 3200 B.C.E. – 2400 B.C.E and Queen Maeve’s Cairn 3000 B.C.E )
• Kirtan with Dave – you are welcome to bring musical instruments to join in
• Evening music and poetry jams with Dave,  Liam and Rónán
• Irish pubs and optional activities at Temple House (bodhrán classes with Rónán, horse riding, eagle flying, fishing etc)

Registration Includes:

• Coach to / from Dublin
• 6 dinners at Temple House
• 4 lunches at Temple House
• 6 breakfasts at Temple House
• Closing brunch at Temple House
• 7 morning yoga classes with musical accompaniment
• Evening music performances
• Guided tours of Yeats Country and Neolithic sites

Not included:

• Flights
• Hotel in Dublin
• Covid tests
• 1 evening meal at a restaurant in Sligo town
• 2 pub lunches
• Alcoholic beverages
• Optional activities

* Registration fee is per person. Room fees are not based on occupancy. Cost for each room can be shared amongst occupants. All rooms are suitable for 2 persons, some rooms can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children.

** Payment in full on registration is appreciated. If you need to pay in installments and wish to guarantee your choice of rooms, please choose a room and pay for it immediately. Payment for the registration fees for the people sharing the room will then be due April 1, 2022.

*** We require guests to purchase trip insurance for international retreats. We recommend comparing plans at insuremytrip.com. Please do not purchase trip insurance until you have received the official green light confirmation email from us.

**** Questions about accommodations at Temple House, hotel recommendation in Dublin, travel, retreat activities or anything else of concern? Email Dearbhla at dearbhla@durgayoga.com

Exterior views of Temple House, lake and castle ruins

Interior views of Temple House common areas

Temple House bedroom layout and house plan (not to scale)

Castle – King double room €2800

Blue – King double room €2800

Maple – Standard double room €2325

Half Acre – Superior double room (with annex room suitable for 1-2 children) €2560

Porch – Superior double room (extra bed can be added) €2560

Red – Standard twin room €1965

Twins – Superior twin room €2560

Poppy – King room (bed can be divided into 2 twins) €2560

Elderflower – King room (bed can be divided into 2 twins) €2560

Woodpecker – King double room €2325

Irish Music Playlist

Gates open at 3:45 PM.  The evening will start out with Kristin Aria playing her angelic harp with a complimentary buffet and wine.

Then at 5 PM, the main event will occur. Guests will sit down to enjoy a 90-minute concert with Peter Kater on the piano and R. Carlos Nakai on his flutes!

Don’t miss this incredibly special event. 

A DAY OF INSPIRATION, MINDFULNESS & YOGA

The replay of these powerful sessions are now available through the end of this year.

Our Annual Global Gala is like no other, an exciting opportunity for all Yoga Gives Back (YGB) global supporters to come together to give back with a full day of inspiring programs led by YGB’s Global Ambassadors and Supporters. This Gala is the flagship event of our global campaign #OneMillionYogis engaging yoga communities from around the world. 


Our Goal is to raise $50,000!  Donations empower 2400 women and children in India with microloans, education, and the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty!   

CLICK HERE TO SHOP OUR AMAZING AUCTION

Gala Schedule (PST)

*Please make sure to check your local time with timezone converter

(Morning STREAM) 8:00 AM – 12 PM PST 

8 a.m.  Meet NGO Partner & SHE Scholarship Students: Prof. G. S. Jayadev, Kamala & Nisarga Deenabandhu Trust, Chamarajanagara,  Karnataka

9 a.m. Dialogue “How to Practice YOGA beyond our Mats” with Q &A: Anouk Prop, David Swenson, Harmony Slater, Nadine McNeil & Vikram Singh

10:15 a.m. Yoga Class “Deep Stretch & Relaxation”:  Kino MacGregor 

10:55 a.m.  Meditation & Pranayama “Being of Service”: Elena Brower 

11:20 a.m.  Yoga Class “Radiant Yoga”: Kia Miller

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(Afternoon STREAM)  12 PM – 4 PM PST 

12:00 p.m. “A Global Gathering for India” Selection Replay: Deva Premal & Miten, Donna De Lory & Belinda Carlisle, Krishna Das, Jahnavi Harrison & Joseph Pepe Danza

1:00 p.m. Dialogue “Power of Sound”: Belinda Carlisle, C.C. White, Dena Kingsberg,  Nina Rao,  & Felicia Tomasko (moderator)

2:10 p.m. Dialogue “Reimagining the Chariot: Feminine Perspective on the Bhagavad Gita” with Q&A: Gopi Ona-Ali, Devorah Sacks, Jeanne Heileman, Pranidhi Varshney, Sarah Mata & Jacquelin Sonderling (moderator)

3:25 p.m. Yoga Class “Yoga for Stressful Times” :  Anouk Prop  

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(Evening STREAM) 4 PM – 8 PM  PST

4:15 p.m. Dialogue “Ayurveda for Self-Care for COVID Time” with Q &A:  Anjali, Aparna Khanolkar, Kyona, Mariko Hirakawa, Vivica Schwartz,  & Felicia Tomasko (moderator)

5:30 p.m. “Ambassador of the Year” & Dialogue:  Jocelyn Solomon & Yoga Works Anti-Racist Diversity Equity & Inclusion Team: Justin Timothy Temple & Ashley Rideaux 

6:00 p.m. “Ambassador of the Year” & Music: Daphne Tse

6:40 p.m. Meet YGB ‘s First Scholarship Graduate & YGB FILM “Guruprasad’s Journey” Premiere : Dr Guruprasad, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

7:00 p.m.  “Namaste Award” Presentation, Dialogue with Q & A:  Dr Muhammad Yunus, Introduction by Suresh Krishna: 

7:30 p.m. Meet YGB Board Members : Felicia Tomasko, Gail Hedding, Jocelyn Solomon, Kayoko Mitsumatsu, Ken Atchity, & Maneesh Kalra

Your Donations Impact

The world has witnessed India’s struggle with the devastating impact of the second surge of COVID-19 this year with an increase concern for the third wave this fall. Your donations support more than 2400 women and children with YGB’s programs of empowerment in India.  Visit our website for more information, see “OUR IMPACT.”

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Dance Your Prayers: Back to Nature

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Absolutely everyone can benefit from soothing our overwhelmed nervous systems, giving our thinking mind a rest and listening to the wisdom of our bodies. No dance experience required. All backgrounds, cultures, genders, and physical conditions are welcome.

What will we be doing?

We will be listening to a 90-minute set of organic medicine beats that are choregraphed to the elements—Earth, Fire, Water Air– via Silent Disco Technology—surrounded by trees, birds, and flowers—We’ll be trusting our bodies to decide what they want to do. This is not performance art. It’s a personal invitation to dance with what is and journey into the imaginal realms.

Why Dance? Why Nature?

Creative free form movement in a non-judgmental space promotes strength, resilience, and nurtures our imagination. Moving in new creative and playful ways creates new neural pathways, new insights, a sense of expansiveness, and sometimes endorphin bliss.

How is the music heard?

We use Silent Disco Technology (individual headsets that are plugged into small radio receiver boxes that clip on to your belt, or pants, so that everyone hears the same music simultaneously) so we do not disturb nature, receive good quality sound, with an adjustable volume. The receivers work up to 100 feet away from the “DJ Table” so dancers are free to move to wherever their body takes them.

Where does this take place?

We work in collaboration with parks departments, private property owners, and nature reserves that want to provide the sanctuary and inspiration that nature has to teach us in these times. Moving outside provides safety and comfort of physical distance if desired.

Please Bring:

• A good quality headset with a mini plug that you can plug into the audio receiver– iPhone type headsets with the mini plug work will — or if you have higher quality like Beats or Bose those are great. BLUETOOTH HEADSETS WON’T WORK! They need to be headsets with a wire and mini plug. See picture below please.

• Water

• An outdoor blanket or yoga mat to rest and meditate before and after the session.

• Shoes that will bend and allow movement.

• A journal and/or sketch book and some art materials if you choose.

• Layers. Comfortable clothes for movement.

• Outdoor gear: A hat, sunscreen, and natural insect repellent. Take care of yourself
What you can expect:

• Silent Disco Receiver: You will have use of a “silent disco” audio receiver to plug your own headset into.

• 70-minutes of custom mixed music

• Bathroom provisions if nature calls.

• A non-judgmental, safely held space, and clear compassionate guidance.
About Carrie Branovan (aka DJ Lady Zaza)

Free firm dancing since childhood, for the past 5 years I’ve been studying as an apprentice at the School of Movement Medicine in Devon England, after a long career of professional fashion and beauty photography in Europe. My North Star, after being in the world of body perfection and shame is radical self-acceptance. I regard the body as an instrument of divination and I am passionate about the healing power of creative movement to calm the nervous system (especially in these times), soothe the soul and open our connection to the Great Mystery. The music sets for my DYP events is created by an incredible array of international artists that inspire diversity of creative movement, a wide range of emotions, spark memory, and invite us into the imaginal realms.

The Legal Stuff

• Weather contingent: if it is raining / stormy, the session will be canceled and all monies refunded.

• Please no photography or video allowed during the session. This is a very personal time for people in the community.

• Participation is fully at the risk and choice of participants. It is each person’s responsibility to look after their physical, emotional and mental well-being. Listen to your own body. If something hurts, pay attention and take care of yourself. All participants are asked to move at their own pace and to take care of themselves on all levels. Carrie Branovan, and all people connected to Dance Your Prayers, can take no responsibility for injury you sustain as a result of participating in these outdoor classes.

• I take full responsibility for my own physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health during the session and afterward.

• The Organizer agrees to only use my name and email address for Dance Your Prayers and Movement Medicine events and updates.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THESE SPECIAL DANCE SESSIONS WITH YOU! Please feel free to reach out with questions.

CARRIE “DJ Lady Zaza”

A percentage of the tuition will be donated to the local Land Trust that stewards the land upon which we dance.