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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly 60-minute journey into the ancient art of Qigong – an integrative practice that combines gentle movement\, breath awareness\, and meditation to enhance physical\, mental\, and emotional well-being. \nLed by Jesse Meyer\, these sessions are designed for all levels and offer a welcoming space to reduce stress\, improve flexibility\, boost vitality\, and cultivate inner peace. Together\, we’ll explore mindful movement\, conscious breathing techniques\, and Qi activation\, unlocking your body’s natural healing potential. \nWear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes\, and come connect with a like-minded community dedicated to holistic self-care and personal growth. \n1st & 3rd Mondays • 12-1:00 PM \nContribution: Tickets are $20 for a single session.
URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/qigong-22/
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SUMMARY:Community Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a welcoming and peaceful meditation gathering open to all. This is a space to connect with yourself\, with spirit\, and with one another in a supportive community setting. \nYoga mats\, cushions and blankets are available at The Center\, but feel free to bring your own\, along with anything that helps you feel comfortable. \nDonations are appreciated but never expected. RSVP below! \nAbout the Facilitator: \nSarina is a certified yoga teacher specializing in restorative\, trauma-informed\, and meditation practices. She weaves Reiki philosophy into her teachings\, guiding students to reconnect with their energy\, find balance\, and feel grounded. Inspired by nature and the cycles of life\, Sarina creates welcoming spaces for reflection\, healing\, and community.
URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/community-meditation-4/
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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly 60-minute journey into the ancient art of Qigong – an integrative practice that combines gentle movement\, breath awareness\, and meditation to enhance physical\, mental\, and emotional well-being. \nLed by Jesse Meyer\, these sessions are designed for all levels and offer a welcoming space to reduce stress\, improve flexibility\, boost vitality\, and cultivate inner peace. Together\, we’ll explore mindful movement\, conscious breathing techniques\, and Qi activation\, unlocking your body’s natural healing potential. \nWear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes\, and come connect with a like-minded community dedicated to holistic self-care and personal growth. \n1st & 3rd Mondays • 12-1:00 PM \nContribution: Tickets are $20 for a single session.
URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/qigong-23/
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SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Breathwork Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spring Equinox Breathwork Circle as we honor this time of balance—between day and night\, light and dark—and we embrace the transition into the lighter half of the year. We’ll come together in a supportive community space to breathe and connect with ourselves\, each other\, and the deeply symbolic energy of the season that represents rebirth\, reawakening\, emergence\, cleansing\, and growth.  \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\nSpring Equinox 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/spring-equinox-breathwork-circle/
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SUMMARY:Restorative Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.  \nThis 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. Please 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. \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. ✨ \nTo register\, visit: www.resonantheartmke.com/event-details-registration/restorative-sound-bath 
URL:https://www.8branches.com/event/restorative-sound-bath/
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SUMMARY:Reiki and Sound Bath: Honoring the Spring Equinox
DESCRIPTION:Step into a deeply restorative experience as we honor the Spring Equinox. 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 or $90/for March and June and registration closes 24 hours prior to the session\, with a minimum of 3 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 contribution via Venmo to Sarina @Sarina-Ryals (last 4 digits of the phone number are 5555).  \nAbout the Facilitators: \nSarina is a certified yoga teacher specializing in restorative\, trauma-informed\, and meditation practices. She weaves Reiki philosophy into her teachings\, guiding students to reconnect with their energy\, find balance\, and feel grounded. Inspired by nature and the cycles of life\, Sarina creates welcoming spaces for reflection\, healing\, and community. \nJordan’s wellness journey began in 2005 after a bike accident led her to yoga\, where she discovered both physical relief and a deeper connection to mind and body. She later completed her 200-hour yoga teacher certification\, Reiki Level II training\, and Sound Healing certification\, with her practice evolving to focus on inward healing. Jordan offers safe\, supportive spaces for others to release stress\, find rest\, and reconnect with their inner wisdom.
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SUMMARY:Authenticity: Community Music Therapy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another lovely evening of community\, discussion\, and creative outlet – all connected to the Community Monthly Mixtape Project. More details on the Community Monthly Mixtape Project can be found here: www.resonantheartmke.com/monthlymixtape \nIn this opportunity for connection we will share and listen to the songs that were compiled throughout the month to the monthly mixtape\, discuss the theme\, intent\, and open up channels for perspective shifts\, chances to be heard\, and supportive acceptance. Time will also be provided for anyone who wishes to share anything related to the monthly theme (songs\, poems\, artwork\, thoughts\, food\, etc.) or to simply sit back and just be. \nIf you have a song that you feel fits the theme of AUTHENTICITY\, please email it to me (resonant.heart.mke@gmail.com) by March 30 to be added to the playlist. You do not have to submit a song to attend the gathering\, and you do not have to attend the gathering to submit a song! All songs are added to the final playlist anonymously. \nSome snacks and tea will be available – feel free to bring anything you wish to share. (NO ALCOHOL\, PLEASE) \nThink ‘Book Club’\, but for a community outlet based on a theme. A listening party\, if you will; where we will lay back\, listen to the songs\, read through the lyrics\, and share at whatever capacity makes you feel most comfortable. 🎶 (The theme for February is IGNITE ➡️ Happy Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse!) \nLed by Abby Jacobi\, Board-Certified Music Therapist\, Peter Hess Sound Massage Practitioner\, & Human – this session is offered as a community outlet. Spots are limited to 15\, so please reserve yours ahead of time.  \nRSVP HERE. A $15 donation or other energetic barters are encouraged – (if desired these can be shared at the gathering). The primary drive behind this is connection\, so if you are unable to make the donation – please come anyway. 💖
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