Let's explore the "State Where we Are Resting in our own true self! A place where we can begin to withdraw our senses called Pratyahara in the yoga Sutras and its one of the 8 limbs of Yoga. The limb that we are most familiar with is Asana or the poses…but there are 7 more limb. Restorative Yoga gives us a chance to slow down and begin to practice this withdrawal which is really important in December when we often begin to feel overloaded!

As class starts, most people are a little twitchy, but after about 15 minutes, there's a shift, explains yoga teacher & author Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD. This deep relaxation & inward attention is known in yoga texts as pratyahara—a conscious withdrawal from the senses.

What are the some of the physical benefits of Restorative? Studies suggest that restorative yoga can decrease hot flashes during menopause, reduce fatigue & boost quality of life in women w/ breast cancer. "Long-term practice can also become a buffer to chronic stress," says Aditi Nerurkar, MD, an integrative medicine physician@Harvard Medical School.

Restorative yoga helps restore our body’s natural capacity for health by targeting the parasympathetic nervous system.~The parasympathetic nervous system is a branch of the nervous system that regulates our body’s ability to rest, digest, and heal. When we can balance the nervous system and activate the parasympathetic response. This response will help us manage the symptoms of stress and fatigue.

Various powerful sound tools such as gongs, chimes, Himalayan singing bowls, merkabas etc which also supports healing and restoration in our bodies.

Investment is $45 for the 2 hour session! Pre-register to secure your spot. Message or text 952-200-1280

~I am excited to welcome Kaita who is a renowned Kirtan artist with a deep connection to the ancient tradition of sacred music to Jordan MN. Her voice carries the essence of devotion & her music has the power to soothe the soul. With a wealth of experience in leading Kirtan gatherings, Kaita is here to guide us on a beautiful journey of sound & spirituality.

~In our western culture we often experience music as a performance where someone is on stage performing while the majority of us sit & watch. In other cultures music is viewed as a way to move energy. In Kirtan we are all invited to participate in the chanting, singing, and moving of energy if we want.

What to Expect:
- Heart-opening Kirtan chants led by Kaita
- An opportunity to share in Community togetherness & positive vibrations
- An opportunity for self-reflection and inner peace
- Participate according to your own comfort level
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Join Us:
This event is open to all, whether you're an experienced Kirtan enthusiast or new to the practice. Let us come together in unity, harmony, and love as we chant together
Please send me a message and join us for this special event. Investment is $25

In Reiki I you will learn about the History of Reiki, discuss an overview of the chakras, learn hand placements for self Reiki and talk about self practice. We will also discuss how to assess the energy body.

Reiki I focuses on self-healing and practicing Reiki on yourself. First we connect to the energy of Reiki by practicing Reiki on ourselves and focusing on our own healing before we continue with others in Reiki II.
A unique part of the training is that you will receive an Attunement: an initiation that opens one’s access to the flow of Reiki or earth energy from a Reiki Master.
No experience necessary.

Location: Devanadi School-4401 Upton Ave Mpls MN

Date: Friday, Feb 2nd, 2024

Time: 9:00-4:30pm

Cost: $150 for Reiki I

For more information and to enroll sign up at: Devanadi

Let's explore the "State Where we Are Resting in our own true self! A place where we can begin to withdraw our senses called Pratyahara in the yoga Sutras and its one of the 8 limbs of Yoga. The limb that we are most familiar with is Asana or the poses…but there are 7 more limb. Restorative Yoga gives us a chance to slow down and begin to practice this withdrawal which is really important in December when we often begin to feel overloaded!

As class starts, most people are a little twitchy, but after about 15 minutes, there's a shift, explains yoga teacher & author Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD. This deep relaxation & inward attention is known in yoga texts as pratyahara—a conscious withdrawal from the senses.

What are the some of the physical benefits of Restorative? Studies suggest that restorative yoga can decrease hot flashes during menopause, reduce fatigue & boost quality of life in women w/ breast cancer. "Long-term practice can also become a buffer to chronic stress," says Aditi Nerurkar, MD, an integrative medicine physician@Harvard Medical School.

Restorative yoga helps restore our body’s natural capacity for health by targeting the parasympathetic nervous system.~The parasympathetic nervous system is a branch of the nervous system that regulates our body’s ability to rest, digest, and heal. When we can balance the nervous system and activate the parasympathetic response. This response will help us manage the symptoms of stress and fatigue.

Various powerful sound tools such as gongs, chimes, Himalayan singing bowls, merkabas etc which also supports healing and restoration in our bodies.

Investment is $45 for the 2 hour session! Pre-register to secure your spot. Message or text 952-200-1280

What is Yoga Nidra???? It is a guided meditation, a therapeutic practice for deep relaxation while in Savasana
~ Yoga Nidra is an awake sleep-like state while the mind is kept quietly aware & alert
~ It involves the involution of the mind and senses,
~Pratyahara (the 5th Limb of Yoga) is withdrawel of the senses in which we create the conditions for the subconscious to assist us in healing and tapping into our inner wisdom and insight that is not readily accessible by the rational, conscious mind; in this way the practice leads us to the successive limbs of Dharana (concentration) and Dhyana (meditation)
~ The end state of true Yoga Nidra is psychic sleep or sleep in the state of inner awareness. Its on the borderline between sleep and wakefulness (the space that allows contact with the subconscious and unconscious mind where we have stored all our past memories)

We will embark on this powerful practice of Yoga Nidra. I will guide you beginning with the first few steps of preparing our body then moving onto connecting in with the subtle body and mind. It will begin with simple movement, continuing onto specific mudras which will help you to connect with your subtle body moving onto the guided practice of Yoga Nidra.

If you are interested in attending please contact me. I suggest having a specific sankalpa prepared for you practice and I will email you to guide you in this before our evening practice.

Investment is $25 for this experience.

Registration recommended by text or phone message at 952-200-1280

An evening of Sound Healing which will consist of chanting "OM" with own voice & using other musical instruments to generate vibrations in the energy fields of your body which helps to recover your internal harmony of the human being.

Sound Healing is based is a very old healing technique that uses different instruments to generate sounds that help calibrate our vibratory frequencies.

What are the main benefits of sound healing?
– Enhances the immune system
– Improves mental functioning
– Reduces stress and anxiety, promoting inner calm
– Balances the energy centers (chakras)
– Strengthens and balances the nervous system
– Improves the circulatory system.
– Improves our mood and helps eliminate negative emotions
– Improves the quality of sleep, it can even eliminate insomnia
– Increases creativity, vitality, energy, intuition and inspiration
– Connects us with our inner self, helping us to develop self-knowledge

Investment-$35

Pre-registration requested to ensure your space!

Energy Healing has been used for centuries in various forms. Reiki is a natural healing modality using Universal Life force energy. Reiki practitioner use the laying on of hands or “hand’s over” through which this universal energy is transferred through the practitioner to the client to encourage emotional or physical healing. The energy does not come from the practitioner rather through the practitioner from the universal source. In Reiki I we learn about the history of Reiki, how to use it for our own healing, hand placements, and each participant receives their own personal attunement. The focus of Reiki I is to connect more to this Reiki energy and to work with it on our own individual selves.

If you want to practice Reiki with others, I suggest continuing with Reiki II where we will focus on using this Universal Life Energy to work with friends, families, and clients.

Reiki II includes an additional attunement, time to practice Reiki on another and exploring how to set up your own Reiki Sessions with clients.

Reiki I June 23

Reiki II August 4 -Note the date

Reiki I is about self-healing and connecting with Reiki Energy. A great way to connect with your own heart center is through a cacao ceremony which we will experience during our training. This is a great opportunity to go inward as your continue your own healing journey.

In Reiki I you will learn about the History of Reiki discuss an overview of the chakras, learn hand placements for self Reiki and talk about self practice. We will also discuss how to assess the energy body. Mantra infused chakra cards will be available during the training.
A unique part of the Reiki I training is that you will receive an Attunement: an initiation that opens, strengthens and connects one’s access to the flow of Reiki or earth energy from a Reiki Master.

We will also take time in our training to meditate to help us continue to connect into our own selves on a deeper level.

No experience necessary for Reiki I

Cancellation policy. No refunds. Cancellation 2 weeks prior and you will receive Studio credit, Cancellation after 2 weeks no refunds.

Investment prior to May 12 is $200. Payment after May 12 is $225.

Contact Pati Richards to register and pay. 952-200-1280, Venmo, pay pal, and CC has a 3.5% processing feel, cash and check all accepted.

Contact Pati via email at hopeoils@gmail.com or text or call at 952-200-1280

Join me for a morning of exploring the Heart Chakra. This speciality class will start with a Dharma talk where we will spend time talking about the Anahata Chakra. We will explore some movements to open our Heart Chakra, chant the mantra associated with the heart chakra, practice the mudra associated, and paint/or color the heart chakra mandala. Investment is $40 and registration is required. Call or text 952-200-1280

Making personal frame drums is a journey that is individually and spiritually meaningful. Wayne shares that teaching drum-making classes involves storytelling and introspection. The drum symbolizes the heartbeat of life, the heartbeat of the community. It is not simply an art form, but a tool for cleansing, centering and focusing one’s intentions for health and happiness.
Drums teach responsibility. Making them is an honor, a meditation, and continue to reveal lessons for me as well.
We start with a pre-constructed frame, deer hides, and a bucket of walnut stain. First, you choose your frame, lay out the hides, and take a few moments of reflection to connect to this medium. After cutting out the drum circles, I take you, one step at a time, through the rest of the process. The looks on the faces when the drums are completed is where it’s at for me. There are no words that can completely describe what it feels like to make your own drum. All you need is, to be there and do it!
Your investment for your own personal creation is $160 for a 13" drum and $185 for a 16" drum.

Colleen Buckman, (Kalyani), is a singer/songwriter, sacred chant musician, holistic healer and producer. She is one who weaves all of her unique gifts into each element of her expansive career. She helps people take their place in the world through individual sessions, retreats, corporate wellness events, and trainings. Colleen has composed, arranged and co-produced two full solo albums (Fertile Ground and Sometimes in the Sun), and collaborated on a third album (Sitara&Kalyani with Pavan Kumar). She has a passion for bringing community together. Colleen is currently touring, teaching and writing.
For more information, go to
https://www.kalyanimusicandhealing.com

or register by emailing hopeoils@gmail.com or call/text 952-200-1280 that you are attending!
Investment $25

Join us for an a special ceremonial evening. We will gather together for a sacred time including a Cacao Ceremony; a time to connect about the Full Moon in Libra which is on Saturday and continue with Live Music & Mantra with Jessica. We will be using music in the same way that many other cultures use music...to move energy.

A short note about the upcoming full Moon~The sun will be in Aries which represents the “self”, and the moon will be in Libra which represents “other” or “community” you may notice a theme of finding balance between you and being of service. You will have an opportunity to pull a card from the Moon Card Deck and let it speak to you during the evening and explore it’s relevance for you right now.

WHAT IS CACAO?
Cacao is raw, unprocessed chocolate in its purest form. Prepared by hand and harvested with love. When ingested, it helps to release ‘feel good’ hormones and endorphins, including theobromine, dopamine, and anandamide. Cacao can be useful in reducing stress, improving mental agility and improving blood flow. It is not psychoactive, but many people enjoy a beautiful physical and emotional journey during the meditation. Cacao is quite simply, a gentle facilitator for a connecting with your true heart and bringing out feelings of love and gratitude.

About the Cacao Ceremony
Remember, this isn’t “just chocolate,” ceremonial cacao has been grown and blessed by indigenous hands and carries an inherent vibrational quality. When we use it as a plant medicine for its amazing benefits, we should treat it with the respect it deserves. Before you drink your cacao, acknowledge its origins, feel its vibration, set your intention and invite the cacao into your heart and body to help you on your journey.

What is a Cacao Ceremony?
Everyone will set a personal intention, asking the spirit of cacao to help guide us on our journey, letting go of what no longer serves us and clearing the path for a brighter future. I will have melted the ceremonial cacao into double purified mineral enhanced water so that we have a warm chocolate brew to savor.

Pure Cacao is one of nature’s “Super Foods” and when taken in ceremony or as part of your daily diet, the benefits can be far-reaching and may include:

ANTIOXIDANT: Cacao in its purest form rates #1 on the USDA antioxidant food scale at 55’653 ORAC ahead of blueberries, goji berries, and pomegranates. It also contains the highest amount of naturally occurring magnesium

BRAIN POWER: Cacao increases blood flow to the brain by 10-15%, creating higher levels of mental agility, and improving awareness and focus

HEALTH: Cacao contains potassium, phosphorous, copper, chromium, zinc, iron and high levels of magnesium which contribute to cardiovascular health

BLISS: Cacao contains Anandamide or the “Bliss Molecule.” Anandamide is an endocrine liquid that your body produces when you feel a workout “high”. It is a natural pleasure molecule located in the cells of the nervous system

FOOD OF THE GODS: Cacao contains the alkaloid theobromine, which translates literally into “Food of the Gods” – similar to caffeine in terms of energetic impact but impacting the cardiovascular system rather than the nervous system. Theobromine increases energy and focus without the anxious “buzz” one gets from ingesting caffeine. Cacao is a fabulous alternative to caffeine!

MOOD ENHANCER: Cacao is natural mood enhancer releasing serotonin and dopamine which can help with easing depression and releasing negativity

APHRODISIAC: Cacao is an aphrodisiac as it releases our “love” molecule PEA

MINERALS: Raw cacao has more than 300 phytochemicals and nearly four times the antioxidant power of regular dark chocolate, and contains protein, calcium, carotene, thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium, and sulfur

*Investment for evening is $38

Yoga in the Gardens

The 2022 Yoga in the Gardens classes will be taught various instructors including Me! Pati Richards! Come and join me

Classes are FREE for Arboretum members as well as members of the teaching studios. Classes are also free with paid gate admission for non-members. Pre-registration will be required for all in-person classes.

Sunday, April 3 | 10 a.m.
Instructor: Sacred Waters
Location: Sensory Garden
Click here to register

Join us in the tasting room for a relaxing morning of Wine & Yoga. I will be partnering with this Lovely Local Jordan business to offer Yoga For All Levels. Stay and enjoy a class of bubbly after class and maybe meet a new friend!

Sat, Mar 26

Sign up on the Mousse Winery website: https://www.moussewinery.com/

As we anchor in this higher vibration and sight we will circle in Temple to alchemize a sacred ceremonial tool and seal our time and space. 

All materials are included in the exchange~wooden sticks from various energy sites on Sophia Gaia.  Multiple crystal options, sacred and holy feathers from spirit birds that have been gathered and gifted ethically in the frequency of love.

In Temple space we will select our items with intention, meditate to connect and alchemize them with support ceremoniously. We will practice using our magic wands. Please feel free to bring any sacred items you may desire to include in your talisman.

*Divine Energy exchange $222 for this Temple workshop space

Heart opening ceremony and optional plant medicine. In safe sacred space journey deep within your higher heart...utilizing sound vibration and optional mycelium~opening the higher heart. SEE, Clear, and Move forward on our illuminated divine path

In our Sacred Activated Divinity we will connect to the Christened Dragon & Mycelium energies.  
Light dinner/soup 5:00pm

6:00-8:00 pm

Gathering as our Divine Selves we will continue and deepen our inward journey.

We will alchemize like Myrrophore priestesses with resins and sacred papers in temple space

Investment for Saturday late afternoon & evening is $222
Sleepover and Breakfast available for additional $35

In the morning we will move our divine bodies with a restorative yoga practice.  Lisa and Pati will join together and utilize singing bowls, sound and Angelic Reiki for the participants. In the presence of activated Selenite we will share wisdom on the Merkaba and the ascension process to embody more of our true self. Restoring and resting is an important part of the process of going within and preparing the body and mind for the activations of the afternoon energy work you will be experiencing.

• A light snack of berries and water will be offered in between sessions. If you need more nourishment, please bring more. There is a refrigerator and full kitchen available from 12-12:30 during our break.

Divine Temple Angelic Activation 

The afternoon will continue with a Golden Merkaba Meditation and Angelic Activation. Our time together will include an anointing of the White Flame Essential Oil from the Lexur Temple. We will connect in with the energy of the Christened Angels and Elohim.

Investment for Morning and early afternoon is $222

“The sacred utterances or chanting of Sanskrit Mantras, whether we understand the meaning or not, provide us with the power to attain our goals and lift ourselves from the ordinary to the higher level of consciousness.” - Sri Prahlada

Join us to discuss this rich tradition, gain cultural and scientific understanding and practice mantra with Pati Richards and Jessica Mitrani.

$20 Investment Sign up at https://www.yogasanctuarympls.com/