“Freedom is defined as power or right. I define it as taking responsibility for my life and my reality.” – Astara Raven, How The Stars Tell Time
Astara and Orion of Illuminating Hearts bring you an incredible afternoon of resonance and meditation to awaken you to the shared space of Trinity PT and Omaha Power Yoga. Journey with us into a new expression of freedom found in the heart.
Astara writes in How the Stars Tell Time, “I can ask better questions like ‘What lesson can I learn here?’ or ‘How can I respond with more compassion?’ Such a bold step of accountability takes skill building and lots of practice, yet it helps me liberate myself from illusionary fears that bind me. In this way, responsibility is the ultimate freedom.” The multi-frequency magic of the gongs helps dissolve the noise in and around you, helping you on the longest journey you’ll ever take: the 18 inches from your head to your heart. The heart is the seat of your power — the highest concentration of electromagnetism in your body or field. Liberate yourself from the limitations of the head brain and journey from a win-lose metric into a win-win world centered in the heart brain.
We lead the group through a gong immersion experience to support you while you meditate. Orion and Astara encompass you in layers of organic resonant medicine. Appropriate for all levels of meditation knowledge. Bring a friend!
Pre-registration encouraged. Check in time 2:45pm. Event start time 3:00pm. Please arrive early so we can start on time! Advanced Registration* $25/$30 at door
*If you prefer to pay venmo, please venmo astara7 to register (include your email) and we will add you to the list.
Dress comfortably to sit on the floor. We have a few bolsters, blankets, and back jacks, but we encourage you to bring your favorite sit bolster/pillow (zafu/zabutan). If you need a chair, please message us. As an event for meditation, children aged 12 and up may attend to maintain this atmosphere. We will provide loaner Mindfold eye-masks for those who prefer to cover their eyes during meditation.
Here are just a few benefits of Gong Meditation:
Mindfulness: Experience the support the gong provides to drop more deeply into your meditation practice, cultivating mindfulness. Discover a deeper way of listening to your own body and the world around you.
Tune Up: The gong tunes you up with the earth, your natural rhythms, and those around you. The protective aspects of the personality or mind (ego) quiet as you reconnect to the harmonic resonance all around you.
Coherence: The gong helps you reconnect your three minds, your gut, your heart and your head. This coherence allows the head-brain to connect better to your heart intelligence and wisdom.
Bio-intelligence: The overtones and universal resonance of the gong builds vagal nerve tone, engages the parasympathetic nervous system for wholing your body and soul, and helps increase Heart Rate Variability for longevity and vitality.
Brain Superpowers: Access gamma brain waves which in turn accesses all brain wave states and increases well-being, better perception of reality, incredible focus, better self-control and richer sensory experience.
Connection: Mindfulness begins within you and transcendence unfolds in community.
And much more!
What our friends say:
“I just got to experience Illuminating Hearts for the first time tonight. It was an incredible journey, via sound, through the many places my mind was able to take me. Absolutely wonderful experience. A universal vacation through mind, body, and spirit. I look forward to more. Thank you!” —Brain Wetjen, Omaha, Nebraska
“Illuminating Hearts are pure magic. Never before have I felt vibration in every cell of my body, creating a thrumming that transformed time and space. My whole body became rivers of sound. Orion and Astara are bringing a profound experience into the world, don’t miss it!!” —Susan Steindorf, Owner of Dayaalu Center, Bainbridge Island, Washington
FAQs
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
As an event for meditation, children aged 12 and up may attend to maintain this atmosphere.
What can I bring into the event?
Dress comfortably. Chairs provided, feel free to bring a favorite sit pillow/zafu/zabuton if you prefer.
What’s the refund policy?
We refund cancellations in full received 24 Hours or more notice in advance of the event. Any cancellations we receive with less than 24 Hours notice in advance of the event will not be refunded. Read our full event policy.
Will there be filming or recording at the event?
When you enter an Illuminating Hearts (IH) event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Read our full event policy, including a notice of filming, video and photography. Upon entering the event, you agree to our event policy and effectively release IH, its illuminators and collaborators, and each and all persons involved, from any liability connected with filming or recording. You also waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties associated with the recording. Our intention for filming and recording is to harvest beauty for the world. Thank you for being a part of this event with us!
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