Breath+Oneness Yoga

<h4>A Winter Practice</h4>
As we approach the winter solstice, the peak period of long, dark nights outside, you're invited to turn inward. This class is an opportunity to journey into your own inner dark stillness to discover the eternal light that always exists, even within the darkness. Through guided meditation and breathwork, we will gently explore what the internal darkness holds, not as something to be feared, but as a rich ground to grow a sense of safety, trust and clarity during this darkest time of year. 
Description of breathwork: Breathing into Wholeness is a powerful way to move energy, gain greater clarity, and unravel stuck places. Generally, this practice is done lying on the back, breathing dynamically through an open mouth, in and out without pauses or breath holds. The breath journey is lightly guided and accompanied by carefully selected evocative music.
This gentle yet deep way of breathing into and embracing whatever wants to move through us helps us to more easily unlock and release old, trapped energies, patterns, conditioning, negative thoughts and emotions that keep us from our own sense of wholeness and fulfillment.
Every breath we take is sacred...an opportunity to connect with our deeper wisdom!
Devi Peri
Devi completed her Clarity Breathwork facilitator training over 10 years ago. For the first couple years after her training, Devi worked primarily coaching individuals, bringing her background in mindfulness and embodied movement, along with nature connection into her one-on-one breathwork sessions (Earth&amp;Body Breathwork program). Once she moved to Santa Cruz in 2017, she expanded her practice to also offer group classes and workshops, now known as Breathing into Wholeness.
*you can request a low-income ticket by emailing us at info@breathandoneness.com. Please be sincere in your need for subsidized pricing.

Local Event:  Breathing Into Wholeness: Awakening the Inner Light

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 Breathing Into Wholeness: Awakening the Inner...

A Winter Practice
As we approach the winter solstice, the peak period of long, dark nights outside, you're invited to turn...

 Breathing Into Wholeness: Awakening the Inner Light

Discover the profound connection and emotional freedom between body and mind in our transformative workshop, Somatic Expression. This workshop invites you to explore the therapeutic power of reconnecting with your body's wisdom through movement, sensation, awareness, and creative expression.
In this experiential journey, you will learn somatic tools and techniques to release tension, regulate your nervous system, and foster resilience, empowerment, and expansion.
You will delve into practices that encourage deep listening and exploration to your body's signals and emotions.
Through expressive activities such as art therapy, movement, voice toning, tapping, vagus nerve stimulation, and matrix visualization, you will process through and create space to integrate your emotional, physical, and mental blocks. Whether you're seeking personal healing, professional development, or new tools for self-regulating, this workshop offers a supportive environment to deepen your understanding of self and foster your authenticity with the practice of Somatic Expression.
Join us on a journey of breakthrough to emotional freedom, resilience, and empowerment as you cultivate a compassionate relationship with your body, mind, and emotions; harnessing your innate capacity for healing, growth, expansion, and the expression of your authentic self.

Local Event: Somatic Expression: Tools For Regulating Your Nervous System

Somatic Expression: Tools For Regulating Your...

Discover the profound connection and emotional freedom between body and mind in our transformative workshop, Somatic...

Somatic Expression: Tools For Regulating Your Nervous System

Connecting breath, sacred imagery and sound, Jeilene will take you on a deep journey into the stillpoint of your heart chakra, connecting you with the divine plane within. In this sacred place, you can merge your energy with the divine and your soul, attuning you to the frequencies of compassion and love.
The crystal sound bowls will assist you in maintaining and expanding this frequency, allowing you to be held in this divine state of being and connection. In this divine space within, it is possible to receive healing, wisdom, and expanded perspectives that can greatly benefit you.
As this energy expands throughout the body, it will be anchored into two additional energy centers, the lower dantian and the Cave of Brahma. The lower dantian, located in the abdomen, will provide grounding of the heart frequency into a powerful energy center of the body, providing balance to your physical body. The Cave of Brahma, located in the center of the brain, acts as a portal to expand intuition and soul guidance, increasing your ability to feel connected and in flow with your divine path.
This journey will include a channeled message from Jeilene on the current energies of the planet and heavens as well as a guided meditation and crystal bowl sound bath to bring you into a deep state of relaxation and inner peace. As your heart opens and expands and your brain relaxes, you will experience a deeper connection to your divine self within, increasing your intuition and awareness of your purpose.
Jeilene Tracy - Sound Healer, Medical Intuitive, Channeled Guidance
Jeilene has been offering sound healing and intuitive guidance for the past decade in Santa Cruz and through her online community. She combines her scientific training in DNA, epigenetics, and the body's systems to offer a unique healing modality called Vibrational Genetics. Combining channeled guidance with specific sound frequencies, she helps clients resolve discordant energies, shift DNA function to healthy expression, and clear trauma from the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies.
She offers sound journeys, private sessions, courses, workshops, retreats, wellness counseling, and meditations through her website: <a href="https://www.jeilenetracey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jeilenetracey.com</a>

Local Event: Sound Bath: Journey to the Center of the Heart

Sound Bath: Journey to the Center of the Heart

Connecting breath, sacred imagery and sound, Jeilene will take you on a deep journey into the stillpoint of your heart chakra,...

To show how much we appreciate your decision to shop local and support Downtown businesses, the <a href="https://downtownsantacruz.com/about/downtown-association-of-santa-cruz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Downtown Association of Santa Cruz</a> is offering free holiday gift wrapping.
Bring your gifts &amp; receipts from any downtown Santa Cruz business to receive FREE gift wrapping at our Gift Wrapping Pop-Up at 1409 Pacific.
<h3>How it Works:</h3>
WRAP UP your Holiday shopping with Downtown Santa Cruz
1. Purchase your Holiday gift at any Downtown Santa Cruz business. 2. Bring the gift and receipt to the wrapping station at 1409 Pacific Ave. 3. Volunteers will help wrap gifts, but you can also wrap your own. (some restrictions apply) 4. The service is free, but tips are encouraged for gift wrapping volunteers.

Local Event: Free Holiday Gift Wrapping

Free Holiday Gift Wrapping

To show how much we appreciate your decision to shop local and support Downtown businesses, the Downtown Association of Santa...

Join movement facilitator and DJ Chelsea Biklen for this monthly dance ceremony. We will open our space with a circle and grounding to connect and explore our dance theme. The evening will continue into a lightly guided dance journey called Dancing Freedom, which follows a 5-stage arc through the 5 ayurvedic elements. Dancing Freedom is a somatic and shamanic practice of liberation rooted in ceremony. As we dance with the elements we re-awaken and remember our connection to these elements, within and without, and to all that is. This practice welcomes all ages, sizes, colors, and creeds. You cannot do it wrong! When we come together to move as our ancestors did, we create a deep space of shared practice, transformation, and community. Dancing Freedom reminds us of who we really are. Come and move with us, you cannot do it wrong!
Chelsea Amber
Chelsea is a community co-creator, student, teacher, and spiritual seeker. She finds her own divine remembrance and connection through ceremony, nature, silence, and movement. She has found that within music and dance she is able to stabilize her own consistent dialogue and trust in life. Chelsea seeks containers of safety and skilled holding to explore the depths of her own body as a vessel for liberation and connection - and she aims to create these spaces for others. In addition to being an Ecstatic Dance DJ, Chelsea is a Dancing Freedom Facilitator, yoga teacher, and energy and body worker. Her DJ name 'Presencia' comes from a strong internal value to show up presently to each part of the process of creation.
To learn more about Dancing Freedom visit: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dancingfreedom.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR5ledjhWthcvuyOKLWcjdUFBfmylksyZlryD0ImlA0OpiTr6DVNvCaVpMTfwA_aem_tKaHjRqe2c9_yu1_9IveWA&amp;h=AT0pZUsAROuS1L7WJ6T0ny1NAFJP-vu3YRVLg9EIlLRh-qyviBS8x5GVgIaXWHhO2-83iQEqZ0jC242V_RqssrI0Ww_8bTNGIfkcqnTwhCoWO1bryLVQD1itIrq0vZH9BOAcFOxBhnyYXgTjx2HcioBo9w&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT3Yd-0BSpq_DZfnWL1rSpJnurz8YQabMzWHxh2qsJc4UtLtyuw0iu05BHT4ufxdbiiQMtL6I-H0QrNk-4oaaJCsugS0ndtxUkxgxWzHe6Li2Wd1Y8Vn22lo0PTMlA08yBFJlNkcH-Tt1rE12RYDpebR7N8NfBhYU9Y1Cw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dancingfreedom.com/</a> .
To learn more about Chelsea visit: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fchelseaamberbiklen.carrd.co%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR6Jm60DYbYakhF_xbIPFE-nkJYullF8jpoy35_FV4tw4gKw-47ergYfHmsj2Q_aem_PtG9-CP3etPY1eyKDCmjJw&amp;h=AT2E2lK2PCL11PVCYL8tXycCDvzzHye3858j5DJ5vFnEWnle_oxKoafan5-d4GpA70DGo3a-oKd6FKlu4QjNON-di3Z9W7h-UAe1yRrJqWYRbwNu6gXheDbdVAKnNl8fIDxPkrDwgE5fPtzFeVO9zEWJHA&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT3Yd-0BSpq_DZfnWL1rSpJnurz8YQabMzWHxh2qsJc4UtLtyuw0iu05BHT4ufxdbiiQMtL6I-H0QrNk-4oaaJCsugS0ndtxUkxgxWzHe6Li2Wd1Y8Vn22lo0PTMlA08yBFJlNkcH-Tt1rE12RYDpebR7N8NfBhYU9Y1Cw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chelseaamberbiklen.carrd.co/</a>.
May you be blessed, integrated, connected, empowered and feel love. 
*We are asking for a minimum of 8 sign ups for this dance by the Thursday afternoon before. If we do not get this amount of pre-registrations we will cancel the dance and your ticket will be refunded in full. Please help us by grabbing your ticket in advance and spreading the word!
** if you need a low-income ticket you can email a request to <a href="mailto:info@breathandoneness.com" target="_blank">info@breathandoneness.com</a>. No one turned away for lack of funds. If you want this medicine, we want you to have it!

Local Event: Dancing Freedom: Somatic & Shamanic Celebration

Dancing Freedom: Somatic & Shamanic Celebration

Join movement facilitator and DJ Chelsea Biklen for this monthly dance ceremony. We will open our space with a circle and...

Civic Auditorium

Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's production of The Nutcracker , taking place at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium December 20-21 1:30 &amp; 4:30 both days. Tickets: SantaCruzDanceTheater.org &nbsp;This year, we are thrilled to welcome Lucien Postlewaite, principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, who will be gracing the stage in the leading role. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Lucien brings his world-class talent back to his hometown for a production not to be missed. The show will be directed by Conrad Useldinger and will include students from Agape Dance Academy. Join us for two days of magic and wonder as Clara embarks on a dreamlike journey filled with dazzling costumes, enchanting choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Perfect for the whole family, this breathtaking performance will transport you to a world of holiday splendor. Don’t miss this unforgettable holiday experience!

Local Event: Nutcracker 2025

Nutcracker 2025

Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's production of The Nutcracker ,...

<h3>Microdose Breathwork Session</h3>
With Dallas McKenzie and Laya Gongs $85, pre-registration required, minimum of 5 people to hold the class
As the earth turns toward darkness and the night stretches long, there lies a sacred pause… a threshold of endings and beginnings.
For this Winter Solstice, join me and Laya Gongs for a heartfelt evening of ceremony, sound, and medicine: ritual altar-building, a microdose-guided journey, and a Breathwork journey held with intention, reverence, and gentle integration.
We’ll gather around the inner fire of collective intention, carving sigils into candles to light what we wish to call in, releasing what no longer serves, and honoring our body, mind, and spirit. The ceremony is bathed in sound with gongs and handpans by Adron of Laya Gongs, joining the didgeridoo, drum, flute, and more to deepen our journey into presence, healing, and rebirth.
This space is for those who long for clarity, grounding, and a deep reconnection with their inner light. Whether you’re seasoned in medicine work or deeply curious, you’re welcome here.
Limited spots. If your heart whispers yes, you’re invited. 

Whether you are familiar with microdosing or new to the practice, this ceremony offers a safe and nurturing environment to explore the depths of your consciousness. Together, let’s honor the beauty of the ceremony and the wisdom it brings.
Additionally, Dallas offers integration support through her website portal post-ceremony, providing access to online resources, community support, integration tools, and the opportunity to get 1/1 personalized sessions. You'll also receive an invitation to join her WhatsApp community, keeping you updated on free community outings and gatherings to aid in integration.
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Local Event: Microdose Breathwork Session

Microdose Breathwork Session

Microdose Breathwork Session
With Dallas McKenzie and Laya Gongs $85, pre-registration required, minimum of 5 people to hold...

<h3>Community Ketamine Journey</h3>
with Kate Clemens PA - C and Dr. James White $250 *All participants will be pre-screened to ensure medical candidacy. Pre-registration is required for all participants. A minimum of 4 attendees are required to hold the event.
Deepen your insight. Clear the fog. Awaken your vision.					
Join us for a transformative evening designed to connect you more deeply with yourself and your community. This is an opportunity to enhance mental clarity, emotional well-being, and creative vision — all in a supportive, medically supervised setting.		
In this group session, James and Kate will guide participants through a journey of inner exploration, helping them access insights that can be applied to their lives and relationships. Their approach is rooted in compassion, presence, and a deep respect for each person’s unique healing path.	
Why Join?					 									 ● Find clarity around your life’s vision and purpose								 ● Break free from stuck emotional patterns									 ● Enhance your mental wellness by naturally boosting BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor)								 ● Experience deep relaxation and emotional renewal 									 ● Connect meaningfully with like-minded individuals 									 What to Expect:									 ● Meditation + Breathwork: Preparing your mind and body for the journey							 ● Optional Intention Setting: Planting seeds for personal insight ● Guided Ketamine Journey: Supported by licensed medical professionals (MD + PA)	 									 ● Group Share, Herbal Tea + Healthy Snacks: Gentle re-grounding and closing reflections							 									 Safety and Professionalism: All participants will be pre-screened to ensure medical candidacy. While ketamine is extremely safe when administered responsibly, thorough screening is part of honoring every journey with the utmost care and respect. 									 Who Would Benefit:								 Anyone seeking mental clarity, emotional healing, creative inspiration, stress relief, or simply a deeper connection with the present moment. Whether you're seeking transformation or simply openness, this evening is yours to experience in whatever way you need. 									 Take What You Need:								 There’s no pressure for a certain "outcome." Some will leave with a clearer sense of purpose; others may just feel lighter, freer, or more connected to the beauty of right now. Whatever arises, it is exactly what is meant to. 

*Cost $250, includes medical intake and medication
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🌀 Meet Your Facilitators
Kate Clemens, PA-C
Kate is a licensed Physician Assistant, holistic health coach, and founder of New Mindscape in Capitola, CA. With over 20 years of experience in both conventional and alternative wellness, Kate blends clinical expertise with intuitive healing to guide others toward deep transformation.
Her diverse background includes certifications in yoga instruction, craniosacral therapy, nutrition, and multiple bodywork modalities. She holds a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Yale School of Medicine and is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and United States Naval Academy.
Kate’s passion lies in creating safe, sacred spaces where individuals can reconnect with their inner wisdom. Through her work at New Mindscape, she offers ketamine-assisted treatment programs that integrate mindfulness, somatic practices, and gut-brain healing to support emotional resilience and mental clarity.
James White, MD 
James is a medical doctor boarded in Emergency Medicine. He practiced at some busy medical centers where he continually advanced his clinical skills and knowledge base including at Kaiser where he taught 3rd year ER residence and sat on the Quality Review Committee. 
Dr. White has always had a diverse interest in the practice of medicine and has sought out complimentary approaches. He has significant experience in the ER use of Ketamine and is an expert on its uses in the emergency setting. As the use for Ketamine in the treatment of resistant depression and anxiety has become more widely known and studied, Dr. White took some additional training in its use for this purpose under the tutelage of Ketamine pioneer and psychiatrist Dr. Phil Wolffson. Its practical purposes have become increasingly clear, that it can be extremely beneficial in decluttering a disorganized mind allowing the issue at hand to be identified and clarity to be restored. It is further felt that there is a group wisdom present when journeying in a small group that aids in the process of enlightenment. 
For more information please visit: www.newmindscape.com

Local Event: Community Ketamine Journey

Community Ketamine Journey

Community Ketamine Journey
with Kate Clemens PA - C and Dr. James White $250 *All participants will be pre-screened to ensure...

Quaker Meeting House 225 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 4 - 7:30 PM Rise Up Singing Holiday Dinner Quaker Meeting House 225 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Free Parking &amp; Overflow Parking at Santa Cruz Church 637 Pacheco Avenue (next door) MAP: <a href="https://shorturl.at/XRb9g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://shorturl.at/XRb9g&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764877364733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OMgBmAAABeqYy1DkGBXxr" rel="nofollow">https://shorturl.at/XRb9g</a> 
4:00 - 6:00 PM: Song Circle led by Ted Merrill or Jeff Caplan 6:00 - 7:30 PM: Dinner – Main Dish Provided by Maren Hurn $5 donation &amp; extra food dishes are appreciated.
Please Bring “Rise Up Singing” and “Rise Again” songbooks&nbsp;&amp; instruments. (optional) Extra songbooks are available to borrow.

*VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED at 3:30 PM for setup &amp; cleanup after dinner.
For more info. email Ted Merrill: <a href="mailto:fiddler@embuild.org" target="_blank">fiddler@embuild.org</a>
INVITE FRIENDS!

Local Event: Rise Up Singing Holiday Dinner

Rise Up Singing Holiday Dinner

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 4 - 7:30 PM Rise Up Singing Holiday Dinner Quaker Meeting House 225 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz, CA...

Tickets: SantaCruzDanceTheater.org Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's production of The Nutcracker , taking place at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, December 20-21 @ 1:30 &amp; 4:30 Tickets: SantaCruzDAnceTheater.org. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Lucien Postlewaite, principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, who will be gracing the stage in the leading role. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Lucien brings his world-class talent back to his hometown for a production not to be missed. The show will be directed by Conrad Useldinger and will include students from Agape Dance Academy. Join us for two days of magic and wonder as Clara embarks on a dreamlike journey filled with dazzling costumes, enchanting choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Perfect for the whole family, this breathtaking performance will transport you to a world of holiday splendor. Don’t miss this unforgettable holiday experience!

Local Event: The Nutcracker Santa Cruz

The Nutcracker Santa Cruz

Tickets: SantaCruzDanceTheater.org Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's ...

There is limited capacity, please register in advance to secure your space and arrive at least 15min early to claim your spot.
Welcome to a transformative experience where you'll embark on a profound inner journey through conscious breathwork that can enhance self-awareness, release tension, and promote emotional well-being.
It will be a unique opportunity to connect with your body, quiet the mind, and tap into the power of your breath. No previous experience required – just come with an open heart and a willingness to explore your inner landscape. 
Let's breathe, release, and journey together! 
Why Join Us? Breathwork offers a multitude of benefits:
* Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Regulate your nervous system * Boosts Energy Levels: Enhance your vitality and feel more energized. * Improves Mental Clarity: Clear your mind and enhance your focus. * Emotional Release: Let go of stored emotions. * Enhances Self-Awareness: Deepen your connection with yourself.
What to Bring: This breathwork journey is best experienced lying down on your back. Wear comfortable clothes and bring whatever you need to be relaxed - yoga or inflatable mat, blanket, pillow, water, eye mask, etc. It's suggested to not eat solid food for at least a few hours before breathwork. Please be sure to come with an intention as well as a journal to write down any insights you may have afterwards.
Contraindications: Breathwork is intended as a personal growth experience and enhance well being and should not be looked upon as a substitute for psychotherapy. It is not appropriate for persons with the following:
1. Cardiovascular disease/heart conditions
2. Detached retina or glaucoma
3. Diagnosed brain or abdomen aneurysm
4. Epilepsy
5. Diagnosed bipolar or schizophrenia
6. Uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid conditions
7. High blood pressure
8. Delicate Pregnancy
9. Recent surgery or injury
If you have any doubt about whether you should participate, please consult with your physician(s). Persons with asthma should bring their inhaler and consult with their physician(s).
Bryce Gubler
Bryce Gubler's passion for healing and transformation is at the core of everything he does. He has been committed to spiritual connection and empowerment ever since his own awakening. Now, compelled to offer and assist as many people as he can through meditation and breathwork, bryce is on a deep and devoted journey to serve community where truth, integrity, forgiveness and equality are the foundation. As a Spiritual Facilitator and Breathworker he will be able to hold potent space for you. Most importantly he is an empathetic and non-judgmental witness to your journey!
*you can request a low-income ticket by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@breathandoneness.com" target="_blank">info@breathandoneness.com</a>. Please be sincere in your need for subsidized pricing.

Local Event: Eternal Breathwork Journey

Eternal Breathwork Journey

There is limited capacity, please register in advance to secure your space and arrive at least 15min early to claim your...

Holy Cross Parish Hall

Christmas is a time of joy and tradition. Our audiences tell us they love our mix of early music and carols old and new. This year, our concert opens with overflowing joy, as we sing Sweelink’s “Christus natus est”—beloved in Europe as an opening for Christmas programs. The exuberance continues with the first performance in Santa Cruz of “Run Ye Shepherds to the Light”—a work for soprano solo, choir and orchestra by Michael Haydn, Joseph Haydn’s younger brother. Among modern composers, we bring you Morten Lauridson’s stunning “O Magnum Mysterium” and Arvo Pärt’s world famous “Magnificat,” composed for Christian Grube and his Berlin boys’ choir. We also sing three pieces by Kirke Mechem, as a special tribute in honor of his 100th birthday this year. We conclude with carols from around the world, singing joyously, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas!”

Local Event: The Santa Cruz Chorale Presents "Christmas with the Chorale"

The Santa Cruz Chorale Presents "Christmas with...

Christmas is a time of joy and tradition. Our audiences tell us they love our mix of early music and carols old and new. This...

The Santa Cruz Chorale Presents "Christmas with the Chorale"

Santa Cruz Bible Church

You're invited! Join us for a peaceful and joy-filled service as we celebrate the wonder of Christmas by candlelight.
Experience a heartfelt message of hope and the warm glow of community as we reflect on the true meaning of the season. Bring your family, invite your friends and share in this special time of light and hope.
Childcare available for up to 5th grade.

Local Event: Candlelight Christmas at Santa Cruz Bible Church

Candlelight Christmas at Santa Cruz Bible Church

You're invited! Join us for a peaceful and joy-filled service as we celebrate the wonder of Christmas by...

Winter Solstice is a sacred moment when the energy of the Cosmos supports you in nourishing yourself through inward exploration and illumination. In this workshop, we’ll work with the fascia in the body, not just as connective tissue, but as a way to reprogram the entire system. We’ll combine postures, movement, and breath to release physical and emotional tension held in the fascia and energy field. This practice will create the foundation for meditation and relaxation. We’ll complete by bathing in the vibration of gongs, crystal bowls, vocal tones, and other instruments. Susan and Sam will infuse the entire space with energy frequencies and Reiki to allow you to receive more deeply. This workshop will support you in releasing the old to make way for the new.
Susan von Thun
Susan is a scientist, communicator, yogi, and healer. Through yoga, meditation, and various healing modalities, she has awakened many of her innate gifts as an intuitive healer. She is passionate about helping others become aware of their own gifts. She is a Hatha and kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, an intuitive healer, and a certified master in Usui and Kundalini Reiki, along with other advanced reiki techniques. In all of her offerings, it is her intention to provide subtle, yet practical tools that will support your expansion and help you remember your own divinity.
Samuel Renfroe
With a passion for adventure, Sam strives to live to the fullest potential that life has to offer. Over the years, Sam has been challenged with health issues of his own, leading him down the path of all things health and wellness. As the journey went on, he began to realize that health wasn’t as simple as he once thought and that the body needs help not only in the physical but also in the emotional and energetic realms. Feeling called to help himself and others, Sam studied Reiki and worked with a few different teachers, being ignited into Holy Fire Reiki, which is a stronger, more concentrated flow of energy and love that goes exactly where it is needed.

Local Event: Winter Solstice Energy Reset

Winter Solstice Energy Reset

Winter Solstice is a sacred moment when the energy of the Cosmos supports you in nourishing yourself through inward exploration...

Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's production of The Nutcracker , taking place at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium December 20-21 1:30 &amp; 4:30 both days. Tickets at SantaCruzDanceTheater.org&nbsp;This year, we are thrilled to welcome Lucien Postlewaite, principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, who will be gracing the stage in the leading role. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Lucien brings his world-class talent back to his hometown for a production not to be missed. The show will be directed by Conrad Useldinger and will include students from Agape Dance Academy. Join us for two days of magic and wonder as Clara embarks on a dreamlike journey filled with dazzling costumes, enchanting choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Perfect for the whole family, this breathtaking performance will transport you to a world of holiday splendor. Don’t miss this unforgettable holiday experience!

Local Event: Santa Cruz Nutcracker

Santa Cruz Nutcracker

<h3>A Love Infused Crystal Bowl Sound Bath</h3>
With Rebecca Machado $25
Join Rebecca for a sound bath infused with the energy of love for a heart-opening experience. You will be surrounded by the gentle vibrations of crystal singing bowls, with the intention of love woven into the session. The frequencies can help you relax deeply, release emotional blockages, and feel a warm connection to yourself and others. 
Rebecca Machado
Rebecca is a LMFT who works with trauma management and recovery in her private practice. Over the past twenty years she has delved deep into her yoga practice to become a certified yoga instructor, a Theta-Healing practitioner, and recently added her crystal bowl certification to the repertoire of her practice. Combining her holistic background, Rebecca will infuse each session with love-based energy to create a heart-opening experience where one can feel a sense of calm, peace and divine connection to self and others.

Local Event: A Love Infused Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

A Love Infused Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

A Love Infused Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
With Rebecca Machado $25
Join Rebecca for a sound bath infused with the energy of love...

A guided journey and sound bath to exhale the weight of the year and prepare for the new with softness and grace. 
As the year draws to a close, nature invites us to slow down, reflect, and honor all that has been. This guided journey and sound bath is an invitation to release the idea of “finishing the year strong” and come back to the wisdom of nature, welcoming the shift into winter as a time of sacred rest and stillness.
Through a blend of gentle hypnosis and vibrational sound healing, you’ll be guided through a journey of reflection, honoring the lessons, growth, and gifts this year has brought. You’ll have the opportunity to release what’s no longer serving you and anchor into gratitude, rest, and inner peace to carry you gently into the year ahead.
What to Expect:
We’ll begin by exploring the theme through conversation, introspection, and intention setting before moving into a guided group journey. Supported by the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and other sacred instruments, you’ll be guided into a deeply relaxed state with gentle hypnosis techniques to release, renew, and connect with your inner wisdom. 
Following the journey, we’ll take time for gentle integration, energetic cleansing, and optional sharing in community.
<ul><li>Comfortable clothing is recommended.</li><li>Backjacks, blankets, bolsters, and eye masks will be provided,</li><li>Optional items to bring: yoga mat, journal, and anything else that will help you feel comfortable seated and/or laying down.</li></ul>
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a natural, relaxed state of focused awareness that allows you to deeply connect with your subconscious mind. In this receptive state, you are open to positive suggestions, insights, and healing, making it a powerful tool for personal transformation. Contrary to popular misconceptions, hypnosis doesn’t involve losing control; rather, it’s about gaining access to the deeper layers of your mind where true healing and change can occur.
Benefits of Hypnosis &amp; Sound Healing 
<ul><li>Deep Relaxation and Stress Relief: Soothe your nervous system and experience a state of inner peace and relaxation that ripples out into daily life. </li><li>Harmonize &amp; Rebalance: Sound waves and hypnosis techniques help clear stagnant or dense energy, allowing you to feel lighter, clearer, and more aligned.</li><li>Access Subconscious Insights: Gain clarity and uncover patterns, beliefs, or emotions stored in your subconscious mind.</li><li>Release Emotional Blocks: Sound &amp; hypnosis can help move and release stored emotions, supporting you in clearing fears, doubts, or limiting beliefs that may be holding you back and experiencing energetic and emotional renewal. </li><li>Enhanced Inner Connection: Strengthen your bond with your higher self, spirit guides, and inner wisdom.</li></ul>
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All are welcome and no previous experience with hypnosis or sound healing is necessary! Group journeys are completely beginner friendly and provide an accessible, welcoming space to explore.
Bio
Samira Ghassemian is a spiritual hypnotherapist and student of shamanic medicine in the Shipibo tradition. 
What began as a quest to heal herself from a lifelong struggle with mental health issues and the lasting effects of trauma developed into a deep commitment to her soul’s mission to assist and guide others along the path of healing, reclamation, and awakening. 
Working within a trauma-informed lens, she is passionate about bringing together elements from her diverse background of studies, including Reiki, hypnotherapy, somatics, sound healing, and plant medicine, to create a holistic approach that supports the unique needs of each individual and helps restore balance and harmony of the mind, body, heart, and spirit.
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