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Sit in mindful resonance.
Astara and Orion of Illuminating Hearts join Frank Wolfe of Sutra Yoga & Meditation to bring you an incredible afternoon of resonance and meditation to usher in loving kindness for the world. Experience the magic of the gong and deepen into mindfulness and heartfulness. Bring a friend!
We start our time out together in simple instruction of metta meditation with an intention on loving-kindness; we then lead the group through a gong immersion experience while you meditate. Orion, Astara and Frank will each play a singular gong placed at the front, back, and side of the room to encompass you in layers of resonant organic surround gong sound. Meditate on the threshold of a new era of cooperation, connection and love. Appropriate for all levels.
Every experience big or small serves to return you to love. – Astara
Registration* $25. Space is limited. Preregistration encouraged.
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Check in time 3:45pm. Event start time 4:00pm.
*If you prefer to pay cash at the door, please email sound@illuminatinghearts.love to get on the list.
Dress comfortably. Sutra has some sit pillows, but we encourage you to bring your favorite zafu/zabuton/blanket/bolster/pillow to make a comfortable sitting place. 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.
Dropping the pebble of the mind into the pond of the heart, we radiate benevolence and love through ourselves to all beings.
Learn more about 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!
“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
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Frank Wolfe, owner of Sutra Yoga & Meditation in Omaha, Nebraska, was born and raised on a small farm in eastern Nebraska. On that farm, Frank’s mom instilled in him compassion and kindness for the earth and all living beings. He was raised with a grounded, practical approach to life that shines through in his classes. The connection to his Self that he experienced in his first yoga class on August 7, 2013 hooked him and he kept coming back. He fell in love with the attention to breath, combined with movement and the meditative aspect of focusing on the body found inside the practice of yoga. Frank knows people across the world are waking up to the power of meditation and mindfulness in daily well-being. Sutra exists to empower people with effective tools to navigate life in a busy modern world. Sutra is a community focused on spirituality, personal growth, and ethical living – offering classes in movement and stillness all geared toward enhancing your personal journey. Frank is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS). Frank holds a Relax and Renew® Level I certification as well.
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Astara is a heartrepreneur, illuminator, pragmatic mystic, writer, archaeomusician, architect, certified Energy Codes facilitator, and wellness innovator with over 21 years of experience in metaphysics, intuitive spirituality and sustainable architecture. As co-founder of Illuminating Hearts, Astara created Heartifact Archaeology, an eco-system of metaphysical energy based soul tools to help empower others. Her shamanic training has included work with Nan Moss, David Corbin, Jose Stevens, Jill Kuykendall, Hank Wesselman, and Michael Harner. She has worked with Angeles Arrien’s Jungian archetype approach with the tarot for over 15 years and over a decade of experience in Spiritual Response Therapy and Akashic records. Astara knows life is a symphony of love. It is her joy to bring people back in touch with their essence and connect them to nature within and without. Astara wakes up each morning to help others know that the heart is a deeply intelligent and powerful guidance system. She knows being alive is a great dance and can be found for hours at her piano playing and singing rock and roll. As a pianist and singer, Astara channels her knowledge of the power of intentional sound to individuals and groups.
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Orion is a diverse, biodynamic, mindful, sustainable, organic sound farmer, and minister, cultivating heart-centered living. In addition to his passion for sound, Orion is also an artist and a skilled woodworker. His wide range of experience over the past 25 years lends to his gifts as a facilitator and teacher, innovator, pragmatic mystic, builder and archaeomusician. Orion is also an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church. Over many years, the didgeridoo, flute, and gong have taught him to resonate with the world from the heart through breath and rhythm. His true nature and calling is being a channel for sacred sounds to sonically create space for you. Orion knows we are all plucked, strummed, bowed and blown into vibration and resonance by a cosmic love. When he isn’t weaving a sonic palette, he can be found building artisan furniture from reclaimed wood or walking with Astara and their amazing “Brown Dog”.
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. Sutra has some sit pillows, but we encourage you to bring your favorite zafu/zabuton/blanket/bolster/pillow to make a comfortable sitting place.
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!
Can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email sound@illuminatinghearts with any further questions. Learn more about Sound Alchemy.
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