BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//8 Branches Chinese Medicine - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.8branches.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 8 Branches Chinese Medicine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T133000 DTSTAMP:20260928T232103Z CREATED:20260928T231911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T232103Z UID:4827-1792324800-1792330200@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Restorative Sound Bath & Meditation DESCRIPTION:Give yourself a moment of peace and reset with a deeply restorative sound bath – designed with intention\, integrative instruments\, and a depth of knowledge and support. \nJoin Abby\, a Music Therapist and Peter Hess Sound Massage Practitioner\, of Resonant Heart for a gentle guided experience through music\, sound and self as we discover and reconnect with our own innate ability to regulate and receive through music\, sound and vibration. This 90 minute session will integrate the use of gentle recorded and live sound experiences along with some sound massage techniques – all designed to regulate and reset the nervous system and help you reach a state of peace and relaxation. \nPlease note that all participation is optional\, and you are encouraged to choose your own level of comfort for that day. Options will be provided individually and discreetly for you to let Abby know your own level of comfort. All that is provided are simply offerings – you ultimately decide what feels right for you. No experience is necessary\, and all techniques are designed to regulate and reset the nervous system and help you reach a state of inner peace\, clarity and relaxation. Tickets offered on a sliding scale ~ pay what feels comfortable to you. \nWe have a limited amount of blankets and mats\, so please feel free to bring whatever will help you feel most comfortable (mats\, blankets\, pillows\, etc.). We will be lying on the floor and do have a few foam mats for those who seek extra support – if you prefer a different accommodation please reach out to me directly at resonant.heart.mke@gmail.com. \nA gentle support to help shed any noise and chaos that you do not wish to carry forward. ✨ \n*Please disclose (will be held in full privacy and confidence) if you have any of the following: pacemaker/defibrillator\, open wounds\, recent surgery (within 6 weeks of the date of the group)\, metallic implants\, pregnancy\, anything else you have concern or questions about regarding sound & vibration. You can let Abby know at the group\, or email at resonant.heart.mke@gmail.com. A signed consent will need to be on file with the facilitator in order to participate in the group sessions (will be provided at your first group)* \nTo register\, visit Abby’s website here. URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/restorative-sound-bath-meditation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Restorative-Sound-Bath-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T014835Z CREATED:20260619T014835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T014835Z UID:4673-1792560600-1792607400@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Pelvic Floor Yoga DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Floor Yoga classes are for EVERY body! This offering will teach you about pelvic floor anatomy\, proper breathing techniques\, and exercises on how to balance and strengthen your body\, where you need it most. \nClasses focus on… \n– Learning exercises to figure out which side of your glutes and core are weaker \n– Learning stretches to figure out which muscles in your upper legs are tighter \n– Spending more time on your weak and tight muscles to strengthen and balance the body \nPelvic Floor Yoga is beneficial for… \n– urinary incontinence \n– constipation \n– mild pelvic floor pain \n– low back and hip pain \n– regaining muscle strength in postpartum period \nDisclaimer: If you have moderate to severe pelvic pain or organ prolapse\, please see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. \nContribution: Tickets are $28 and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session. Tickets cannot be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless the event is canceled by the host. \nPlease register for this offering HERE. \n \nAbout the practitioner: Jennifer Prall Sullivan graduated from the Soma Institute in Chicago\, IL in massage therapy in 2007.  She specializes in women’s health and focuses on fertility\, menstrual issues\, stomach ailments\, and prenatal and postpartum care.  She is certified in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy\, prenatal and postpartum massage\, Craniosacral Therapy\, Pelvic Floor Yoga Therapy\, Myofascial Release\, Reiki\, and Lymph Drainage. To learn more\, visit: novavita.massagetherapy.com URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/pelvic-floor-yoga-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pelvic-Floor-Yoga-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260928T234447Z CREATED:20260909T235248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T234447Z UID:4781-1792782000-1792787400@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Community Breathwork Circle DESCRIPTION:Join us in a supportive community space to breathe\, heal\, and connect. With the weight of world events and the challenges of our personal lives\, we need each other — to heal together\, to witness and support one another\, and to connect in our shared humanity. \nLed by breathwork practitioner Julie Banashak\, you will be guided through a breathwork process using a conscious connected breath pattern\, with opportunities for group sharing to reflect on and integrate your experience. \nBreathwork uses intentional breathing to bring us into the present moment and into our bodies. It can help you: \n\nRelease tension and stress\nProcess and move through emotions and challenging life experiences\nUncover conditioned patterns of thinking and behavior\, opening space for more resonant\, supportive\, life-giving choices\nOpen your heart to bring more love to yourself\, others\, and the world\nCome back to your center and live from your truest authentic self\n\nCommunity Breathwork Circle is open to all; no experience is needed. We will be on the floor\, sitting and lying down. Yoga mats\, blankets\, and bolsters are provided\, and you’re welcome to bring anything else you need to feel comfortable. Wear clothes you can breathe and move in\, and avoid heavy meals beforehand. You may also bring a journal\, pen\, water\, and a meaningful or sacred item for our communal nature altar. \nContribution: Tickets are $35 and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session. Tickets cannot be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless the event is canceled by the host. \nPlease register for this offering HERE. \nAbout the facilitator: Julie is a breathwork practitioner and nature connection guide with over 25 years experience in healing and transformation. Rooted in her own journey with trauma\, depression\, and disconnection\, she has dedicated her work to understanding and transforming the wounds and old patterns that shape our lives. With certifications in therapeutic breathwork\, nature companionship\, and integrative psychology\, Julie offers holistic\, embodied\, trauma-responsive care. Through individual and group sessions\, both in person and online\, she holds loving\, sacred space for exploration\, healing\, and growth so that others can rediscover their aliveness\, purpose\, and the magic that lies within and all around. URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/community-breathwork-circle-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Community-Breathwork-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T232505Z CREATED:20260928T232433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T232505Z UID:4832-1793385000-1793390400@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Evening Kirtan & Satsang DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the healing power of sound and stillness. This kirtan and meditation offering provides a sacred space to reconnect with your inner self through soulful chanting\, guided meditation\, and community presence. \nKirtan is a form of devotional chanting rooted in the Bhakti yoga tradition. It involves the call-and-response singing of sacred mantras and is a heart-opening practice that quiets the mind\, uplifts the spirit\, fostering a deep sense of connection with yourself\, others\, and the divine. \nAll levels are welcome – no experience needed\, just an open heart. \nThis donation-based offering is a heartfelt opportunity to give back in gratitude\, supporting both the facilitator and The Center that lovingly holds space for this nurturing experience. \nAbout the Facilitator: David Eber\, BA from Boston University\, is an 800 Hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher\, Recovery Coach and Kirtan Wallah. He is blessed to have three beautiful children and five amazing grandchildren. For 28 years\, David was in the apparel business. He owned a highly successful ladies clothing manufacturing company until selling the business in 2006. The cost of material success was physical\, emotional\, and spiritual disease. Leaving behind the corporate world\, the path of yoga gave him the knowledge\, tools and practices to heal. He gratefully embarked on this path of service\, surrender and devotion. He is passionate toward helping others find joy\, contentment\, connection\, and peace. From NYC\, Paris\, Munich to Costa Rica\, he has shared the teachings that helped guide him from darkness to light\, eastern modalities such as breathwork\, meditation and yoga. He specializes in assisting others to manage physical maladies\, addiction and depression. During the pandemic\, with gratitude\, he has been studying kirtan\, harmonium and devotional singing with peace activist and Grammy award winner\, the beloved Snatam Kaur. This has deepened his passion for Bhakti Yoga that brings deep inner healing and peace. It is his heartfelt wish to share these beautiful and rich teachings by giving back to the community or sangha. URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/evening-kirtan-satsang-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Evening-Kirtan-and-Satsang.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T193000 DTSTAMP:20261001T140907Z CREATED:20261001T140907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T140907Z UID:4843-1793642400-1793647800@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:An Evening of Intuitive Reiki and Therapeutic Sound DESCRIPTION:Give yourself a moment of peace & reset with a deeply restorative reiki & sound session designed with intention\, intuitive expertise\, therapeutically integrative instruments\, and a depth of knowledge & support. A gentle support to help shed any noise & chaos that you do not wish to carry forward. ✨ \n\n\n\nJoin Kristine (Kristine Joy Intuitive Reiki) and Abby (Resonant Heart Wellness Centered Music Therapy & Therapeutic Sound Services) for a gentle guided experience as we discover and reconnect with our own innate ability to regulate and receive through the support of reiki\, music\, sound and vibration. This 90 minute session will integrate the use of supportive and intuitive reiki (provided both through the group and with individualized attention) and highly intentional therapeutic sound techniques – all designed to regulate and reset the nervous system and help you reach a state of peace and relaxation. No experience is necessary\, and all techniques are designed to nurture\, restore\, and assist with your utmost comfort\, inner peace\, clarity and relaxation. \n\nWhile we do have plenty of blankets and mats\, please feel free to bring whatever will help you feel most comfortable (mats\, blankets\, pillows\, etc.). We will be lying on the floor and do have a few foam mats for those who seek extra support – if you prefer a different accommodation please reach out to Abby directly at resonant.heart.mke@gmail.com.   \n*Please disclose (will be held in full privacy and confidence) if you have any of the following: pacemaker/defibrillator\, open wounds\, recent surgery (within 6 weeks of the date of the group)\, metallic implants\, delicate pregnancy\, or anything else you have concern or questions about regarding sound & vibration. You can let Abby know at the group\, or email at resonant.heart.mke@gmail.com. A signed consent will need to be on file with the facilitators in order to participate in the group sessions (will be provided at your first group)* \nTo reserve your spot\, visit Abby’s website here. \n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nKristine Joy is a Reiki Master\, Teacher\, and Intuitive who has been practicing and supporting others in her full-time practice using reiki and intuitive messages for 13 years. Kristine creates a fun and welcoming atmosphere in all of her sessions (including one-on-one clinic sessions\, reiki classes\, and guided workshops)\, and is passionate about assisting clients with integrating the benefits of reiki\, intuition\, and energy into their own lives and practice. To experience her gift is unforgettable. Find more about her offerings and background at www.kristinejoy.com \nAbby Jacobi is a Board-Certified Music Therapist\, Peter Hess® Sound Massage Practitioner\, and founder of Resonant Heart – a wellness-centered music therapy and therapeutic sound practice based in Milwaukee. With over 20 years of experience\, she has helped individuals of all ages\, needs\, and abilities use the therapeutic structure of music and sound to cultivate regulation\, awareness\, and healing from within. Through one-on-one clinic sessions and wellness-centered music groups and sound immersions\, Abby offers a carefully intentional space for reflection\, stress relief\, regulation\, and release. Each session is a personalized exploration of sound\, intention\, and presence – inviting you to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm and remember your innate capacity for harmony. Find out more about her offerings at www.resonantheartmke.com URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/an-evening-of-intuitive-reiki-and-therapeutic-sound/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Intuitive-Reiki-and-Therapeutic-Sound-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T014921Z CREATED:20260619T014921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T014921Z UID:4676-1793813400-1793817000@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Pelvic Floor Yoga DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Floor Yoga classes are for EVERY body! This offering will teach you about pelvic floor anatomy\, proper breathing techniques\, and exercises on how to balance and strengthen your body\, where you need it most. \nClasses focus on… \n– Learning exercises to figure out which side of your glutes and core are weaker \n– Learning stretches to figure out which muscles in your upper legs are tighter \n– Spending more time on your weak and tight muscles to strengthen and balance the body \nPelvic Floor Yoga is beneficial for… \n– urinary incontinence \n– constipation \n– mild pelvic floor pain \n– low back and hip pain \n– regaining muscle strength in postpartum period \nDisclaimer: If you have moderate to severe pelvic pain or organ prolapse\, please see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. \nContribution: Tickets are $28 and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session. Tickets cannot be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless the event is canceled by the host. \nPlease register for this offering HERE. \n \nAbout the practitioner: Jennifer Prall Sullivan graduated from the Soma Institute in Chicago\, IL in massage therapy in 2007.  She specializes in women’s health and focuses on fertility\, menstrual issues\, stomach ailments\, and prenatal and postpartum care.  She is certified in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy\, prenatal and postpartum massage\, Craniosacral Therapy\, Pelvic Floor Yoga Therapy\, Myofascial Release\, Reiki\, and Lymph Drainage. To learn more\, visit: novavita.massagetherapy.com URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/pelvic-floor-yoga-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pelvic-Floor-Yoga-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T015013Z CREATED:20260619T015013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T015013Z UID:4678-1794418200-1794421800@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Pelvic Floor Yoga DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Floor Yoga classes are for EVERY body! This offering will teach you about pelvic floor anatomy\, proper breathing techniques\, and exercises on how to balance and strengthen your body\, where you need it most. \nClasses focus on… \n– Learning exercises to figure out which side of your glutes and core are weaker \n– Learning stretches to figure out which muscles in your upper legs are tighter \n– Spending more time on your weak and tight muscles to strengthen and balance the body \nPelvic Floor Yoga is beneficial for… \n– urinary incontinence \n– constipation \n– mild pelvic floor pain \n– low back and hip pain \n– regaining muscle strength in postpartum period \nDisclaimer: If you have moderate to severe pelvic pain or organ prolapse\, please see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. \nContribution: Tickets are $28 and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session. Tickets cannot be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless the event is canceled by the host. \nPlease register for this offering HERE. \n \nAbout the practitioner: Jennifer Prall Sullivan graduated from the Soma Institute in Chicago\, IL in massage therapy in 2007.  She specializes in women’s health and focuses on fertility\, menstrual issues\, stomach ailments\, and prenatal and postpartum care.  She is certified in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy\, prenatal and postpartum massage\, Craniosacral Therapy\, Pelvic Floor Yoga Therapy\, Myofascial Release\, Reiki\, and Lymph Drainage. To learn more\, visit: novavita.massagetherapy.com URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/pelvic-floor-yoga-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pelvic-Floor-Yoga-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T154413Z CREATED:20260930T223957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T154413Z UID:4839-1794736800-1794744000@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Therapeutic Sound & Breathwork DESCRIPTION:Join Julie & Abby in a carefully curated and supported space designed to intertwine the inherently therapeutic support that breath and sound provides. This two-hour session will include meditation\, an integrative therapeutic sound experience designed to support a guided therapeutic breathwork practice\, and time for integration\, reflection\, and optional sharing. Tea and grounding snacks will be provided. No previous experience with therapeutic breathwork or sound required – this gathering is for beginners and seasoned participants alike. All that is required of you is to show up with an openness to receive. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore and expand your capacity to regulate your own system from within. \nWe have some blankets and mats\, but please feel free to bring whatever will help you feel most comfortable (mats\, blankets\, pillows\, etc.). We will be lying on the floor and do have a few foam mats for those who seek extra support. If you prefer a different accommodation please reach out to me directly at resonant.heart.mke@gmail.com. Wear comfortable clothing\, and avoid heavy meals beforehand. \nA gentle support to help shed any noise and chaos that you do not wish to carry forward. ✨ \n*Please disclose (will be held in full privacy and confidence) if you have any of the following: pacemaker/defibrillator\, open wounds\, recent surgery (within 6 weeks of the date of the group)\, metallic implants\, pregnancy\, any severe heart or respiratory conditions\, or anything else you have concern or questions about regarding sound & vibration or breathwork. You can let Abby & Julie know at the group\, or email at resonant.heart.mke@gmail.com. A signed consent will need to be on file with the facilitators in order to participate in the group sessions (will be provided at the event)* \nTo reserve your spot\, visit Abby’s website here.  \nYour Facilitators: \n \nJulie Banashak is a breathwork practitioner and nature connection guide with over 25 years experience in healing and transformation. Rooted in her own journey with trauma\, depression\, and disconnection\, she has dedicated her work to understanding and transforming the wounds and old patterns that shape our lives. With certifications in therapeutic breathwork\, nature companionship\, and integrative psychology\, Julie offers holistic\, embodied\, trauma-responsive care. Through individual and group sessions\, both in person and online\, she holds loving\, sacred space for exploration\, healing\, and growth so that you can rediscover your aliveness\, purpose\, and the magic that lies within and all around. \n \nAbby Jacobi is a Board-Certified Music Therapist\, Peter Hess® Sound Massage Practitioner\, and founder of Resonant Heart – a wellness-centered music therapy and therapeutic sound practice based in Milwaukee. With over 20 years of experience\, she has helped individuals of all ages\, needs\, and abilities use the inherently therapeutic structure of music and sound to cultivate nervous system regulation\, awareness\, and healing from within. Her work bridges the clinical foundations of music therapy with the intuitive art of sound healing – creating deeply restorative experiences that support both the nervous system and the soul. Through one-on-one clinic sessions and wellness-centered music groups and sound immersions\, Abby offers a carefully intentional space for reflection\, stress & anxiety relief\, nervous system regulation\, and release. Each session is a personalized exploration of sound\, intention\, and presence – inviting you to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm and remember your innate capacity for harmony. URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/therapeutic-sound-breathwork/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Therpaeutic-Sound-and-Breathwork-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T015115Z CREATED:20260619T015115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T015115Z UID:4682-1795023000-1795026600@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Pelvic Floor Yoga DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Floor Yoga classes are for EVERY body! This offering will teach you about pelvic floor anatomy\, proper breathing techniques\, and exercises on how to balance and strengthen your body\, where you need it most. \nClasses focus on… \n– Learning exercises to figure out which side of your glutes and core are weaker \n– Learning stretches to figure out which muscles in your upper legs are tighter \n– Spending more time on your weak and tight muscles to strengthen and balance the body \nPelvic Floor Yoga is beneficial for… \n– urinary incontinence \n– constipation \n– mild pelvic floor pain \n– low back and hip pain \n– regaining muscle strength in postpartum period \nDisclaimer: If you have moderate to severe pelvic pain or organ prolapse\, please see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. \nContribution: Tickets are $28 and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session. Tickets cannot be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless the event is canceled by the host. \nPlease register for this offering HERE. \n \nAbout the practitioner: Jennifer Prall Sullivan graduated from the Soma Institute in Chicago\, IL in massage therapy in 2007.  She specializes in women’s health and focuses on fertility\, menstrual issues\, stomach ailments\, and prenatal and postpartum care.  She is certified in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy\, prenatal and postpartum massage\, Craniosacral Therapy\, Pelvic Floor Yoga Therapy\, Myofascial Release\, Reiki\, and Lymph Drainage. To learn more\, visit: novavita.massagetherapy.com URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/pelvic-floor-yoga-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pelvic-Floor-Yoga-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T200000 DTSTAMP:20261008T192757Z CREATED:20261008T192757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T192757Z UID:4856-1795199400-1795204800@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Evening Kirtan & Satsang DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the healing power of sound and stillness. This kirtan and meditation offering provides a sacred space to reconnect with your inner self through soulful chanting\, guided meditation\, and community presence. \nKirtan is a form of devotional chanting rooted in the Bhakti yoga tradition. It involves the call-and-response singing of sacred mantras and is a heart-opening practice that quiets the mind\, uplifts the spirit\, fostering a deep sense of connection with yourself\, others\, and the divine. \nAll levels are welcome – no experience needed\, just an open heart. \nThis donation-based offering is a heartfelt opportunity to give back in gratitude\, supporting both the facilitator and The Center that lovingly holds space for this nurturing experience. \nAbout the Facilitator: David Eber\, BA from Boston University\, is an 800 Hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher\, Recovery Coach and Kirtan Wallah. He is blessed to have three beautiful children and five amazing grandchildren. For 28 years\, David was in the apparel business. He owned a highly successful ladies clothing manufacturing company until selling the business in 2006. The cost of material success was physical\, emotional\, and spiritual disease. Leaving behind the corporate world\, the path of yoga gave him the knowledge\, tools and practices to heal. He gratefully embarked on this path of service\, surrender and devotion. He is passionate toward helping others find joy\, contentment\, connection\, and peace. From NYC\, Paris\, Munich to Costa Rica\, he has shared the teachings that helped guide him from darkness to light\, eastern modalities such as breathwork\, meditation and yoga. He specializes in assisting others to manage physical maladies\, addiction and depression. During the pandemic\, with gratitude\, he has been studying kirtan\, harmonium and devotional singing with peace activist and Grammy award winner\, the beloved Snatam Kaur. This has deepened his passion for Bhakti Yoga that brings deep inner healing and peace. It is his heartfelt wish to share these beautiful and rich teachings by giving back to the community or sangha. URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/evening-kirtan-satsang-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Evening-Kirtan-and-Satsang.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T130000 DTSTAMP:20261014T203747Z CREATED:20261014T203747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T203747Z UID:4866-1795780800-1795784400@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Rest & Digest Sound Bath DESCRIPTION:Take an intentional pause to shift out of the ‘busy’ mode of the holiday and reset into calm\, centered peace! Come alone or bring your family and friends the day after Thanksgiving for a sweet and restorative midday therapeutic sound bath at the Center at 8 Branches. \nThis 60 minute session will intentionally weave together the grounding and vibrotactile support of metal therapy singing bowls\, gongs\, monochord\, and reverie harp with the peaceful resonance of obsidian crystal bowls and chimes to help you shed any lingering stress\, anxiety\, or intensity that the buildup to the holiday season brings to nurture and support your nervous system shift into grounded and centered bliss. No experience is necessary – this session is created for beginners and experienced alike! Ages 9+ welcome! \nWe do have blankets and mats\, but please feel free to bring whatever will help you feel most comfortable (mats\, blankets\, pillows\, water bottle\, etc.). Wear comfortable clothing\, as this is a deeply relaxing session and we will be lying on the floor. (I do have a few foam mats for those who seek extra support) – if you prefer a different accommodation please reach out to me directly at resonant.heart.mke@gmail.com. \nA gentle support to help shed any noise and chaos that you do not wish to carry forward. ✨ \n*Please disclose (will be held in full privacy and confidence) if you have any of the following: pacemaker/defibrillator\, open wounds\, recent surgery (within 6 weeks of the date of the group)\, metallic implants\, pregnancy\, anything else you have concern or questions about regarding sound & vibration. You can let Abby know at the group\, or email at resonant.heart.mke@gmail.com. A signed consent will need to be on file with the facilitator in order to participate in the group sessions (will be provided at your first group)* \nTo register\, visit Resonant Heart’s website here. \nAbout the facilitator: Abby Jacobi is a Board-Certified Music Therapist & Peter Hess® Sound Massage Practitioner providing services through Resonant Heart\, a Wellness Centered Music Therapy & Clinical Therapeutic Sound Integration practice. Drawing from clinical music therapy training\, research\, 20+ years of experience\, integrative sound practices\, and empathetic intuition Abby provides personalized opportunities for you to realign your own energetic reserves using the deeply effective power of intentional therapeutic music & sound. Learn more at www.resonantheartmke.com URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/rest-digest-sound-bath/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Rest-Digest-Sound-Bath-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T015158Z CREATED:20260619T015158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T015158Z UID:4685-1796232600-1796236200@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Pelvic Floor Yoga DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Floor Yoga classes are for EVERY body! This offering will teach you about pelvic floor anatomy\, proper breathing techniques\, and exercises on how to balance and strengthen your body\, where you need it most. \nClasses focus on… \n– Learning exercises to figure out which side of your glutes and core are weaker \n– Learning stretches to figure out which muscles in your upper legs are tighter \n– Spending more time on your weak and tight muscles to strengthen and balance the body \nPelvic Floor Yoga is beneficial for… \n– urinary incontinence \n– constipation \n– mild pelvic floor pain \n– low back and hip pain \n– regaining muscle strength in postpartum period \nDisclaimer: If you have moderate to severe pelvic pain or organ prolapse\, please see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. \nContribution: Tickets are $28 and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session. Tickets cannot be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless the event is canceled by the host. \nPlease register for this offering HERE. \n \nAbout the practitioner: Jennifer Prall Sullivan graduated from the Soma Institute in Chicago\, IL in massage therapy in 2007.  She specializes in women’s health and focuses on fertility\, menstrual issues\, stomach ailments\, and prenatal and postpartum care.  She is certified in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy\, prenatal and postpartum massage\, Craniosacral Therapy\, Pelvic Floor Yoga Therapy\, Myofascial Release\, Reiki\, and Lymph Drainage. To learn more\, visit: novavita.massagetherapy.com URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/pelvic-floor-yoga-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pelvic-Floor-Yoga-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T203000 DTSTAMP:20261008T192227Z CREATED:20261008T192056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T192227Z UID:4848-1796319000-1796329800@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Month’s End Magic DESCRIPTION:After the end of each month\, small business owners + leaders come together to practice embodiment + connection with the intent of using that capacity to make progress on a task(s) they feel overwhelmed by\, stuck with\, or have procrastinated on. Month’s End Magic supports you in creating space for internal magic from which you approach tasks from month after month. Bring your task to work on\, but no need to prep more than that. Duodécima creates a space where you are invited to work from: \n\nspaciousness over urgency\nplayfulness over perfectionism\ncreativity over one right way to do something\nbaby steps over procrastination\n\nThis session includes: \n\n1.5 hours of grounding (gentle movement\, breath work\, journaling\, and collective discussion) with access to yoga mats\, blankets\, and bolsters\nat least 1 hour of focused solo or co-working time\nsupport available\, if desired\, from a brainstorming buddy (peer) or Duodécima around basic bookkeeping\, Quickbooks\, document retention / organization\, grant applications\, fundraising\, systems creation\, etc.\nnourishing snacks + tea\na warm\, creative\, and inclusive environment with wifi\n\nRegistration: This offering is available with sliding scale options: Full Rate – $45\, Low Rate – $25\, Higher Rate – $75. Register at Duodécima’s website here and view the sliding scale information to decide which option is best for you. \nAbout Facilitator: Kristen Itzel Ramirez (she/her) is the daughter of Mexican + Guatemalan immigrants\, queer\, and a heart-centered people leader and facilitator of intentional spaces. She brings a decade of experience in youth + LGBTQ public health\, community programming\, and leadership (including finance\, fundraising\, and operations for a nonprofit with a budget of over 2 million). Kristen is currently completing her 200 hour training at The Moving Galaxy to become a Registered Yoga Teacher. Duodécima is her way of combining her love for somatic practices with more nerdy things like budgeting\, bookkeeping\, and leadership development.\nMission: I support leaders and small business owners to move with intention so that workplaces are transformative spaces where people experience love + care. \nVision: I dream of a liberated world\, where organization and business leaders are well-rested\, creative\, and in right relationship with themselves\, others\, history\, and the earth. URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/months-end-magic/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Months-End-Magic-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T015247Z CREATED:20260619T015247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T015247Z UID:4688-1796837400-1796841000@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Pelvic Floor Yoga DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Floor Yoga classes are for EVERY body! This offering will teach you about pelvic floor anatomy\, proper breathing techniques\, and exercises on how to balance and strengthen your body\, where you need it most. \nClasses focus on… \n– Learning exercises to figure out which side of your glutes and core are weaker \n– Learning stretches to figure out which muscles in your upper legs are tighter \n– Spending more time on your weak and tight muscles to strengthen and balance the body \nPelvic Floor Yoga is beneficial for… \n– urinary incontinence \n– constipation \n– mild pelvic floor pain \n– low back and hip pain \n– regaining muscle strength in postpartum period \nDisclaimer: If you have moderate to severe pelvic pain or organ prolapse\, please see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. \nContribution: Tickets are $28 and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session. Tickets cannot be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless the event is canceled by the host. \nPlease register for this offering HERE. \n \nAbout the practitioner: Jennifer Prall Sullivan graduated from the Soma Institute in Chicago\, IL in massage therapy in 2007.  She specializes in women’s health and focuses on fertility\, menstrual issues\, stomach ailments\, and prenatal and postpartum care.  She is certified in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy\, prenatal and postpartum massage\, Craniosacral Therapy\, Pelvic Floor Yoga Therapy\, Myofascial Release\, Reiki\, and Lymph Drainage. To learn more\, visit: novavita.massagetherapy.com URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/pelvic-floor-yoga-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pelvic-Floor-Yoga-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T200000 DTSTAMP:20261008T193051Z CREATED:20261008T193051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T193051Z UID:4859-1797013800-1797019200@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Evening Kirtan & Satsang DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the healing power of sound and stillness. This kirtan and meditation offering provides a sacred space to reconnect with your inner self through soulful chanting\, guided meditation\, and community presence. \nKirtan is a form of devotional chanting rooted in the Bhakti yoga tradition. It involves the call-and-response singing of sacred mantras and is a heart-opening practice that quiets the mind\, uplifts the spirit\, fostering a deep sense of connection with yourself\, others\, and the divine. \nAll levels are welcome – no experience needed\, just an open heart. \nThis donation-based offering is a heartfelt opportunity to give back in gratitude\, supporting both the facilitator and The Center that lovingly holds space for this nurturing experience. \nAbout the Facilitator: David Eber\, BA from Boston University\, is an 800 Hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher\, Recovery Coach and Kirtan Wallah. He is blessed to have three beautiful children and five amazing grandchildren. For 28 years\, David was in the apparel business. He owned a highly successful ladies clothing manufacturing company until selling the business in 2006. The cost of material success was physical\, emotional\, and spiritual disease. Leaving behind the corporate world\, the path of yoga gave him the knowledge\, tools and practices to heal. He gratefully embarked on this path of service\, surrender and devotion. He is passionate toward helping others find joy\, contentment\, connection\, and peace. From NYC\, Paris\, Munich to Costa Rica\, he has shared the teachings that helped guide him from darkness to light\, eastern modalities such as breathwork\, meditation and yoga. He specializes in assisting others to manage physical maladies\, addiction and depression. During the pandemic\, with gratitude\, he has been studying kirtan\, harmonium and devotional singing with peace activist and Grammy award winner\, the beloved Snatam Kaur. This has deepened his passion for Bhakti Yoga that brings deep inner healing and peace. It is his heartfelt wish to share these beautiful and rich teachings by giving back to the community or sangha. URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/evening-kirtan-satsang-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Evening-Kirtan-and-Satsang.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T221427Z CREATED:20260902T221427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T221427Z UID:4774-1797357600-1797363000@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Reiki & Sound Bath: Honoring the Winter Solstice DESCRIPTION:Step into a deeply restorative experience as we honor the Winter Solstice. Drift into relaxation as the healing vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls\, chimes\, and drums wash over you\, while Reiki energy gently supports your body and mind\, promoting harmony\, grounding\, and calm. This session is designed to help you release tension\, reconnect with yourself\, and embrace the seasonal shift. \nYoga mats and blankets available at The Center\, but feel free to bring your own\, along with anything that helps you feel comfortable. \nContribution: Tickets are $50/single event and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session\, with a minimum of 5 registrations for offering to run. Tickets cannot be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless the event is canceled by the host. \nRegister for this offering here. To secure your spot\, please send payment contributions via Venmo to Sarina @Sarina-Ryals (last 4 digits of the phone number are 5555). URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/reiki-sound-bath-honoring-the-winter-solstice-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Reiki-and-Sound-Honoring-the-Winter-Solstice-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T015334Z CREATED:20260619T015334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T015334Z UID:4692-1797442200-1797445800@www.8branches.com SUMMARY:Pelvic Floor Yoga DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Floor Yoga classes are for EVERY body! This offering will teach you about pelvic floor anatomy\, proper breathing techniques\, and exercises on how to balance and strengthen your body\, where you need it most. \nClasses focus on… \n– Learning exercises to figure out which side of your glutes and core are weaker \n– Learning stretches to figure out which muscles in your upper legs are tighter \n– Spending more time on your weak and tight muscles to strengthen and balance the body \nPelvic Floor Yoga is beneficial for… \n– urinary incontinence \n– constipation \n– mild pelvic floor pain \n– low back and hip pain \n– regaining muscle strength in postpartum period \nDisclaimer: If you have moderate to severe pelvic pain or organ prolapse\, please see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. \nContribution: Tickets are $28 and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session. Tickets cannot be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless the event is canceled by the host. \nPlease register for this offering HERE. \n \nAbout the practitioner: Jennifer Prall Sullivan graduated from the Soma Institute in Chicago\, IL in massage therapy in 2007.  She specializes in women’s health and focuses on fertility\, menstrual issues\, stomach ailments\, and prenatal and postpartum care.  She is certified in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy\, prenatal and postpartum massage\, Craniosacral Therapy\, Pelvic Floor Yoga Therapy\, Myofascial Release\, Reiki\, and Lymph Drainage. To learn more\, visit: novavita.massagetherapy.com URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/pelvic-floor-yoga-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.8branches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pelvic-Floor-Yoga-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR