So THAT happened!!  As any of you who know us would expect, the news of our selection for one of InsideColumbia’s Best Business Awards was met with a number of happy dances round the premises.  After all, we’ve only been OPEN seven months so even getting nominated for such an award, much less receiving it, was a wonderful surprise!

Over and over and over again, we are reminded of just how incredibly supported this endeavor continues to be. Doors naturally open, good things abound, the right person walks in the door at just the right time to give us exactly what we’re seeking, the community continues to grow and blossom beyond even our wildest imaginings (and we have some pretty wild imaginations!). We often say that this place was simply SUPPOSED to happen and we were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to serve as its midwives.  It is so very true.

Just yesterday we had 25 people show up to share coffee and participate in a Saturday morning conversation on Dreams, with dream therapist Susan Franck. It was a great discussion!  Just as fun were all the connections and conversations that continued around the shop after it was over — a couple of people here, a group of 3-4 over there.   Over and over we heard from people that they came here seeking ‘x’ and just ‘happened’ to strike up a conversation with the very person who provides ‘x’. It is our delight to just stand back and watch those connections happen again and again and again.

So this is a ‘thanks a bunch’ to all of you — for all the many parts you play in making this community exactly what it is and helping it grow and bloom even more. You ROCK. Truly. (OH, and check out the great events coming up for June — read on!!)

JUNE EVENTS AT HEART, BODY, & SOUL

We have packed as much as we possibly could into that first weekend of June! The Coffee & Conversation topic Saturday morning, June 4 will be “Art as a Spiritual Practice” w/ Tricia Dietrich — who will be leading a workshop called “Cosmic Smash-Booking” later in the month (June 18) to explore that very topic in a very hands-on way. Rexanna will be here to read Tarot and Emelie is holding an already sold-out Reiki II class.

Sunday, June 5, Erin Angst Baker will be doing a reprise of her popular workshop on Energy Clearing & House Cleansing (not to be confused with House CLEANING, though we’re certainly open to anyone wanting some hands-on practice in that topic as well.) She’ll be followed by Connie Jacoby of Wise Women Botanicals offering a workshop on Blending Essential Oils, and we wrap the day up with a Musicians’ Night Out! All area musicians looking for a chance to dust off their instruments and jam with other talented souls are invited to join us at 6 pm — and those who just want to come listen and enjoy their gifts along with us are welcome as well. Should be a super-fun evening for all!

The second weekend of June, Amy Dove will be leading the Coffee & Conversation on the topic of Personal Altars — another topic that will be followed up later in the month with a related workshop, this one taught by Clare Connor on Making Mini-Altars (June 21) and Grant McPeetie will be setting up a giant crystal grid in the Studio for folks to just come and enjoy whenever they have time. (And how cool is THAT? We’re super-stoked to get to be a part of The Big Grid Project this way!)

Third weekend of June, we have Grant back reading Tarot, Raven Bren leading a Coffee & Conversation on The Desire Map — a method for getting in touch with our true desires, Tricia’s Cosmic Smash-Booking Art Journal Workshop, and a reprise of Raven Bren’s very popular Intro to Manifestation Class. (A more in-depth six week series will follow in July for those wanting to delve deeper.) We also have the Science & Metaphysics Discussion Group AND an open Summer Solstice Ritual (Sat, June 18 – 6 pm) for all who want to revel in the power of the Sun at its zenith! Heads up though, the Tao Discussion Group will NOT be meeting this month. Watch for its return in July.

We also have Paula offering Psychic Readings and Past Life Regressions every Wed evening, Kacy offering Astrological Readings the 4th Tues of the month, a Group Healing Attunement and Yoga Nidra with Adrian Campbell, Yoga Therapy with Crystal DeShazo, Tai Chi Classes with Mary Cruise, a Hearthfires Meet-up (2nd Tues), and a new personal development series called The Daring Way based on the work of Brene Brown, taught by Emily Arth. We have the Women’s Intentional New Moon Drumming Circle w/ Baraka (June 17) and our first every CHILDREN’S Drumming Circle (June 24), another workshop in the ongoing Divine Feminine Series and a final Coffee & Conversation on the 25th on Lessons from Native American Spirituality, faciliated by Paula Curry.

To get all the details re dates, times, costs, & registration for any of these, you can check out our Classes & Events page on the website:  https://vcvt5wtqmzg.c.updraftclone.com/classes-events/  (Scroll down to the calendar and click on the event you want to know more about to open a page with all the details). Or you can subscribe to our Events feed on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/heartbodyandsoulcenter/events  or join our Meet-Ups group  http://www.meetup.com/Heart-Body-Soul.   Or just stop by the shop and pick up a printed calendar with all the info in one neat place. [Any day but Sunday, June 26 that is. We will be closed to host a private event that day (a wedding reception for one of our favorite people!!), but we’ll be on our regular schedule other than that.]

Happy Summer, all!!
Signed:

Your 2016 Best of Columbia Metaphysical Supply Store!!!!
Heart, Body, & Soul
🙂

We’re kicking the month off right with a May Day / Beltane Celebration on Sunday, May 1 (6:30-8) to which all are invited.  Time to come kick up your heels, metaphorically speaking (… or not?!?).  Either way, come help us welcome back Mother Nature in all her glorious lushness!  And since it IS the season of Gardening, stop back in a couple of days later and catch Jane-Ann Stahl’s Feng Shui Your Garden on May 3 (6:30-8; $10).  ‘Cause you deserve to be surrounded by beauty AND balance, right??

Two new events this month offer the chance to consciously explore the energetic vibrations that impact our lives:  The Energy of Words w/ Rachael Sparks (Sat, May 7 1:30-3; $20) and Robyn Lee’s Color Spa:  Color Yourself In (Sat, May 14, 10:30-5:30; $100) on the energy of color & light.  Register in advance for one or both!

Looking for still more healing modalities?  Come to the free Group Healing Attunement w/ Adrian Campbell (Wed, May 4, 6:30-8), give Yoga Nidra a try (Thurs, May 5 & 19, 7-8; $10), or make an appointment for the  Quantum Crystal Healing session of your choice w/ Lynn Wobig.  Check out Crystal DeShazo’s Yoga Therapy classes (Thurs, May 12, 6:30-8 & Thurs, May 26, 6:30-8; $15) or give one of Mary Cruise’s Tai Chi classes a try.  And of course you can also always schedule an appointment with one of our on-site massage therapists, Mary Cruise or Barbara King.  You’ll find their info & Lynn’s on our Healing Services page.

If you enjoy a good discussion of meaningful topics, consider dropping in on the new Science & Metaphysics Discussion Group, happening the 3rd Sun of every month (starting May 15, 4:30-6) or the Tao Discussion Group  that meets the 1st & 3rd Sundays each month (May 1 & May 15, 2-4).  Or stop in any Saturday morning at 10:30 for Coffee & Conversation.  Topics this month encompass What’s Up with Emotional Eating (May 7), Reclaiming Your Childhood (May 14), Astrological Insights (May 21) and Dreams (May 28).  All discussion groups are free of charge to attend.

Our monthly series exploring The Divine Feminine (May 25, 6:30-8: $15) continues the 4th Wed of each month through October, ending with a day-long Goddess Celebration Event at The Sapattu Retreat Center outside of Jefferson City the first Sat in November.  Attend them all or just drop in on the ones you can make.

Tarot 101 Workshop:  Looking for guidance?  Learn to read the Tarot for yourself w/ Grant McPeetie’s first of a five-part series on  (Sat, May 15, 1:30-4:30; $15).  This first class will review the anatomy of the Tarot, the symbolism of the foundational Rider-Waite Deck, the relation of the cards to the Four Elements, and how to do a simple one-card reading.  Sign up in advance to ensure your seat!

Tarot Readings:  

• Grant will be doing readings May 7 (12-6); May 15 (3:30-6) and May 21 (12-6)
• Or catch Rexanna on May 14 (10-2) or May 17 (4-8).  All Tarot readings begin at just $20 for a 15-min reading or $40 /30 minutes and $60 /60 minutes.)
• Or you can opt for a Psychic Reading or Past Life Regression w Paula on any Wed evening of the month from 4-8. (Psychic readings $30 / Past Live Regressions $60).

Walk-ins are always welcome, but if you want to ensure you get a reading, you may want to call ahead and reserve an appointment time since these folks can fill up fast.

So yeah.  A bit to do.  And then there’s always shopping …

If you have Spring Fever and are looking for something to get you off the couch and out of the house — here are just a few little suggestions from the list of events happening at HBS in April.  Cause there’s more coming up here than just Deb’s tulips!

We have our first ever Aura Photographer Weekend at HBS!  Charles Drummond, from Sedona, AZ, will be taking aura photos Sat & Sun, April 16 &17.  ($35 per photo/ indiv or couple).  Walk-ins are welcome, but if you have limited time to hang around, you’ll want to call ahead and reserve a spot.  That’s a busy weekend all round, because we also have Tarot Reading by Grant McPeetie from 12-2 and Jewelry-Making (bracelets & bangles!) on that Sat (2:30-5:30), then on Sun is another  Essential Oils Workshop with Connie Jacoby of Wise Women Botanicals (1-3).

And every Saturday morning at 10:30 we have an open “Coffee & Conversation” gathering.  We provide the coffee (and herbal tea if that’s your preference), the topic, and a discussion facilitator and you all provide the conversation!  Still to come this month, we have Relationships, led by Raven Bren, on Sat April 9 (and who doesn’t have lessons learned in THAT topic?!?); The Divine Feminine, led by Nancy Tanner-Thies on the 16th, and The Energy of Words, led by Rachel Sparks on the 23rd.  We close the month out on April 30 with The Art of Ascension facilitated by folks from Ishaya Worldwide.  No charge to attend any or all — though if you want to throw a little in the Love Offering bowl to help cover the cost of the treats, it’s always appreciated.

New workshops this month include Manifesting Desires on Sat, the 9th (1-3; $10) w/ Raven Bren — which will involve both figuring out WHAT you desire (no small task that), and then the ‘how-you-get-there’ piece; followed by two Saturdays focused on the  Top 12 Messages from Your Body, w/ Cherie Doyen (4/23 & 4/30, 10:30-6:30 each day).  You can attend either day as a solo event for $39 or catch both for a package deal of $69.    And we have the start of a new monthly series on The Divine Feminine, facilitated by Nancy Tanner-Thies & Cat Kelly that kicks off on Wed, 4/27 (6:30-8).  This series will discuss the many stages of womanhood that fall within the broader Maiden, Mother, Matriarch, & Crone labels — from Daughter to Amazon, Priestess to Dark Mother — and explore working with goddesses that embody the associated energies and life lessons of those stages.  $15 per class or $100 for the entire series which runs thru October and concludes with a day-long Goddess Retreat at the Sapattu Retreat outside of Jefferson City.  And we close out the month on April 30 with a workshop on Making Fairy Gardens (1-3) w/Deb Carney & Paula Curry.

In the ‘workshops-back-by-popular-demand” category, we have two repeat special events this month:   Intro to EFT by Kelly Howe, teaching the powerful Emotional Freedom Technique of Tapping (Sun, 4/24 2-4 pm at just $20) and Wand Work w/ Jeff Scott (4/26 6:30-7:30, $10). For practitioners of many earth-based spiritual traditions that utilize wands in intention-setting, healing, protection, and ritual work, this is a great opportunity to learn about the gathering, creation, and uses of wands from many natural woods.

And some regular awesomeness you can catch includes:  Women’s New Moon Drumming Circle (Fri 4/8 6:30-8), Exploring the Tao Discussion Group (Sun 4/10 & 4/24, 2-4), Hearthfires Pagan Meet-up (Tues 4/12 6:30-8), the Ayilla Link-up (Wed 4/13, 6:30-8), Yoga Nidra (Thurs 4/14), Open Reiki Share for Reiki practitioners (Wed 4/20 6:30-8).  And yes, the ongoing book clubs will meet this month as well:  Goddesses Never Age (4/14 & 4/28, 1:30-3) and Fire-Starter Sessions (4/7 & 4/21, 1:30 -3); and the Spirit-Seekers Discussion Group will hold the last meeting of this series on 4/10 (4:30-6), not to mention the fab ongoing Tai Chi classes you can catch every Tues & Wed (5 pm) & Thurs (10:30 am).

Last, but certainly not least, if you’re interested in a reading for some extra guidance this month, we’ve got you covered:

Tarot Readings w/ Rexanna Ipock-Brown, Sat 4/9 (10-2) & Tues 4/19 (4-8)
Tarot Readings w/ Grant McPeetie, Sun 4/10 (1-6), Sat 4/16 (12-2) & Sun 4/24 (4-6)
Psychic Readings or Past-Life Regressions w/ Paula Curry, Wed 4/20 (4-8)

(Be sure to call for an appointment though — these guys fill up fast!)

So that’s it.  No more “there’s nothing to do” whiny days!  (Yeah, sorry about that. Or not.)

WOW! It’s May already!!!!! May Day. Beltane. New Discussion Groups. More Coffee & Conversations!  Be sure to stop by and get a copy of our May Calendars to keep up with all that’s happening and when…. And, of course, you can always head on over to our Classes & Events page by clicking HERE for the latest and more….

CLASSES THIS MONTH

The Divine Feminine: May 25th

Feng Shui Your Garden: May 3rd

The Power of our Words: May 7th

Tarot 101: May 15th

Yoga Therapy: May 12th & 26th

CONSULTATIONS & READINGS

Past Life Regression Consultations: every Wednesday

Psychic Readings: every Wednesday

Tarot Readings: May 7, 14, 15, 17, and 21

DISCUSSION GROUPS

Book Group – Goddesses Never Age: May 12th & 26th

Coffee & Conversations

May 7: What’s Eating You? A Guide to Emotional Eating (facilitated by Emelie Thibodeaux)

May 14: Childhood Reclamation (facilitated by Kris Tenny-Brittian)

May 21: Astrological Insights (facilitated by Kacy Howell)

May 28: Dreams (facilitated by Susan Franck)

Science & Metaphysics Discussion Group: May 15  – NEW!

Tao Discussion Group: May 1st & 15th

MEET-UPS & RITUALS

Beltane: May 1st

Hearthfires Pagan Meet-up: May 10th

Women’s New Moon Drumming Circle: May 6th

RELAXATION

Healing Attunement: May 4th

Tai Chi: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Yoga Nidra: May 15th & 19th

What more could you want?  (Let us know if you think of something!!!!!!!)

In the last several weeks, I’ve had three different conversations with people in search of community.  Ours can be an isolating society.  Finding avenues to meet new friends can be tough to find, especially if you’re past the bar-hopping stage of life or are an introvert at heart.

Gotta say — one of the most rewarding parts of opening Heart, Body, & Soul has been the number of people who have found community here.  The broad range of discussion groups, book clubs, classes, & workshops available here is a perfect opportunity not only to learn more about a topic of interest, but to find others of like interests — to connect, commune, and find your tribe.

So if getting happy and healthy are among  your New Year’s Resolutions  … (and really, isn’t that what ALL of our New Year’s Resolutions are really about??) …  read on.  After all, at just three months open, we are ALL new here, so you’ll fit right in!  Find what interests you and come join us.  Options abound ….

SPACE CLEANSING WORKSHOP
w/ Erin Angst-Baker
Saturday, Jan 2, 1-3 pm
Our homes, cars, and workplaces are all filled with energy – good or not-so-good.  Why marinate yourself in energetic ick??   Come learn how to energetically cleanse your environment – whether it’s just moving out that stale, stagnant energy or getting rid of unwanted guests of the non-physical sort (!!), Erin can walk you through how to take control of the situation.   Cost is $20

FLOW-MOTION HOOPING!
Sunday, Jan 3, 3:30-4:30 pm — $5
Calling all hula hoop aficionados! When it gets too cold to practice your art outside, bring it into the studio at HBS. We have room for a max of 8 hoopers, so if you want to ensure you have a space, you may want to register in advance.

NEW BOOK CLUB STARTING!
1^st & 3^rd Thursdays, Jan 7 & 21, 1:30 – 3 pm
THE GIFT OF IMPERFECTION:
Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
    by Brené Brown. 
Expect authentic discussion, challenging revelations, personal growth, and fellow travelers on the journey.  Facilitated by Deborah Carney.   Only cost is the purchase of the book, which we will have available at 10% off the publisher price.

INTRO TO YOGA THERAPY w/ Crystal DeShazo
Thursdays, Jan 7 & 21, 6:30 – 8 pm.  Cost is $15.
Whether this is your first step onto a yoga mat or you are old friends, this class is for you.  We will address your body’s needs on multiple levels using a gentle therapeutic approach of selected poses, mudras, breathing and relaxation techniques, meditation and more to help virtually ANY health condition, physical or psychological.  Issues addressed will depend on what is most relevant to the attendees, but may include back pain & sciatica, anxiety, depression, headache, migraine, blood pressure, diabetes and more.  Now is the time to listen and show up for YOU!

CHANGES:  New Directions
A six-week course w/ Emelie Thibodeaux,
Thursday evenings from 6 – 8 pm, Jan 7 thru Feb 11.
CHANGES was created by Emelie Thibodeaux in 2007 to provide additional support for those involved with commercial diet plans.  It has evolved over the years into a support group for those who want to change behaviors that are detrimental to other areas of their lives as well as their relationship with food.  Part of the course is about accepting ourselves the way we are, realizing we have choices, and being gentle with ourselves when we make less than the best choices.  It is about moving forward one step at a time.
Cost is $100 and includes a Changes Oracle Cards Deck, a journal, and all handout materials.  Seating is limited so reserve your spot now!

EMBODIED WOMEN CHANTING:  Expanding the Light
Jan 8 thru Feb 5,  10:30 – 11:45 am (Friday mornings)
Embodied Women Chanting is an opportunity for women to join an amazing, ferocious, compassionate, non-judgmental female-based community to explore group sound-creation in a safe and fun way.  Sound — whether song, chant, outburst or conversation — is a shared vibration of the body.   Embodied Chanting supports the whole body’s involvement in moving vocal energy within our Selves, our community and in connection with Spirit!  This 5-week series will build upon the Solstice-to-Imbolc seasonal energies of Light & Fire.
Led by Victoria Day.  Cost is $50 if prepay for all 5 sessions, or $13 per session for drop-ins. 

WOMEN’S NEW MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE
Fri, Jan 8, 6:30 – 8 pm
Bring an instrument or borrow one of ours.  Drummers of all experience levels (or none at all) are welcome in the circle.   Suggested donation $5.

 MANIFESTING THROUGH CHAKRAS
Saturday, Jan 9, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM w/ Melissa Tipton
In this two-hour workshop, you’ll discover how successful manifestation really works and how each chakra plays a crucial role in turning your desires into reality. Through discussion and a series of guided meditations, you’ll align your energy with your goals and get your chakras working in harmony to create your new reality. You’ll also get a helpful handout outlining the entire chakra manifestation process, along with recipes for using herbs, stones, oils and more to deepen your connection to the chakras. What a great way to start the new year!  Cost is just $15.

ADVANCED 5 ELEMENT THEORY & MUSCLE TESTING
w/ Dr. Kim Fite
Saturday, Jan 9, 1-6 pm
Review muscle testing and balance using the Triad of Health (structural, biochemical, mental / emotional).  Lots of hands-on practice.  Must have completed Dr. Fite’s Beginning 5 Element Theory & Muscle Testing Class.
To register, contact Dr. Fite’s office directly at 573-875-4988.  Cost is $200. 

EXPLORING THE TAO
Jan 10th & 24th, (2^nd & 4th Sundays), 2-4 pm
       NOTE:  Will return to 1^st & 3^rd Sundays in February
An open discussion group that meets to explore the many life lessons contained within the Tao Te Ching, a deceptively simple sacred and ancient writing attributed to Lao Tzu.  Open to all.  No previous experience with the Tao required. Led by Nicole Wei.  No charge.

JEWELRY MAKING & CRYSTAL ENERGIES
Sat, Jan 10 &  23, 1-3:30 pm; $5 + Materials
Register in Advance to ensure sufficient materials for all.
Jewelry-making with a metaphysical twist.  Not only will you learn the art of wire-wrapping, you will also learn the energetic properties of the various stones available for your use –so you can choose those that both look awesome AND draw in the perfect energies for your purpose.   Two sessions to accommodate interest!
Taught by Addie Clomax & Lynn Wobig. 

OPEN DRUMMING CIRCLE
Sun, Jan 10, 4-5 pm (NOTE:  Usually the 1^st Sunday of every month, but changed to the 2^nd Sunday this month.)  Bring an instrument or borrow one of ours.  Drummers of all experience levels (or none at all) are welcome in the circle.   Suggested donation $5.

AYILLA LINK-UP
Wed, Jan 13, 6-8 pm (and the 2^nd Wed of each month)
Led by shamanic practitioners of the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, Link-up is a special time of gathering for sacred teachings, healing, meditation, and prayer, using the community mesa (Peruvian Altar) as the anchor for the evening’s activities and the calling in of the unseen allies of Love and Light.  It is helpful to bring a sacred item to include on the mesa to physically anchor your energetic participation.  Although this is a Peruvian Mesa Tradition, you don’t have to be a Mesa Carrier to participate.  It is a wonderful chance to learn from one another and experience the cross-pollination of Heart-centered practices.
No cost to attend.

BELLY DANCE FUN!
Jan 13 – Feb 3, Wed evenings, 6:15 – 7:15 pm:   Ignite your creativity & express your Divine Feminine. Join other women of all ages, body types, and sizes to explore lovely ancient feminine movements – AND improve breathing, stretching, strengthening.  Each week is a self-contained class w/ a different focus. No experience necessary!

YOGA NIDRA
Thurs, Jan 14 & 28, 7-8 pm
Offered the 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month, experience a guided meditative ‘Yogic Sleep’ that brings calmness, quiet, and clarity.
Facilitated by Adrian Campbell, $10

ASTROLOGY OR TAROT READINGS
w/ Meghan Keeler
Fri, Jan 15; 4-8 pm   (And the 3^rd Fri of every month!) $50 + $1 / minute over 50 minutes. Register in advance to ensure your spot & give her time to prepare your chart.

ASTROLOGICAL ‘SIGNS OF THE SEASONS’ w/ Meghan Keeler
Saturday, Jan 16, 12-2 pm
The first of a year-long series of classes w/ naturalist & astrologer Meghan Keeler covering the cycles, rhythms, and nature of the seasons and their attendant astrological signs. Take the entire series or just the classes that work for your schedule.  Cost is $25 per class.  Please register in advance to ensure sufficient materials for everyone. 

FAMILY CHAKRADANCE!
Sat, Jan 16, 10:30- 11:30
A special session for the whole family!  Bring your kids and join them in a dance to the rhythms of the soul. Using spontaneous dance, guided imagery, and music that resonates deeply in turn with each of the 7 chakras, Chakradance can help tune & balance the whole body/mind/ spirit system while providing a fun family outing at the same time.  Absolutely no dance experience or talent required!       Taught by Adrian Campbell; $15 per individual.  $25 per family.

HERBS 101: TEN HERBS for WINTER HEALTH
Sat, Jan 16, 2:30 – 5 pm    w/ Emelie Thibedeaux
A basic overview for beginners will include a brief history of herbalism, ways to use herbs, what to look for when buying them, and the best way to store them, as well as ten herbs specific for the cold and flu season.  Students will learn to make a tincture and leave with a number of recipes for winter remedies.  Cost is $35.

INFINITE POSSIBILITES
A Personal Development Workshop w/ Jane-Ann Stahl;
4 consecutive Sundays  Jan 17, 24, 31, & Feb 7; 1-3 pm
Are you consciously creating the life you want or doing life in ‘auto-pilot’?  If you want to experience positive change and create a life you love, it must begin with your own thoughts.  Based on the book of the same name by Mike Dooley, this course reveals the universal principles you can use to unleash your true potential – making your life the best it can be.  You’ll look at how thoughts become things, the power of your beliefs and emotions, how to listen to your inner senses, experience the power of faith & confidence, and visualize and manifest the life your desire.  Want to explore your life’s purpose and how to fulfill it?  This is your chance.    Cost is $100.

BELLY DANCE TECHNIQUES:  
Sat mornings, 11:30, 12:30, Jan 23 – Feb 13
A four-week series focusing on perfecting specific Belly Dance techniques:  Upper Body, Lower Body, Combinations & Traveling Movements, and Simple Veil Additions.  Perfect for those who have no experience and have always wanted to learn and for experienced dancers to hone their skills.  Both 4-week series are taught by Baraka.
Cost for each is $35.  Must register & pay in advance through Keepintouchcomo@gmail.com. 

ANIMAL ALLIES
Sat, Jan 30, 2-4 pm
Come take a deep spiritual journey to connect to your spirit animal ally and
discover for yourself which spirit animal is ready to connect with you and share guidance.  Ancient indigenous cultures highly revered their spiritual animal allies.  While often forgotten in modern culture spirit animal allies still exist and await you! Wear comfortable clothes, bring mat or blanket to lie on, small pillow, blanket for cover, drinking water in a non-spilling container.
Facilitators: Nancy and Mark Beck, practitioners of Peruvian shamanic arts
from the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition.  Cost is $25

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And of course our ongoing Yoga & Tai Chi Classes continue as well!

YOGA  — $10 per class
Sundays, 5-6 pm:  Wind Down Yoga w/ Josie Zimmerman
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-12:45 pm:  Mid-Day Yoga w/ Jill Williams
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30:  Shake Your Asana w/ Josie Zimmerman

TAI CHI w/ Mary Cruise — $10 per class or 8 classes for $64
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6 pm
Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m
Private Lessons by Appointment

‘Tis the Season of Gratitude.  (Though can I just point out how sad is it that Gratitude has a season?!?  But that’s a whole different rant which I’ll spare you all for the time being.  You’re welcome.)  On the Gratitude side, we can’t help but be inspired by this gorgeous piece of art — (which IS currently available at HBS; you can see it pouring its loveliness out all over our Studio the next time you stop by) — by the cr-azy fun and talented mixed media collage artist, Kelly Verstraete.

“Begin each day with a grateful heart.”  Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we actually DID that?  Not just one month out of the year, but every month.  Every day.  Every moment.  Not lip service but the real thing.  Yeah.  It could be big.

So how about we nudge each other toward that just a tad?  We’ll post the daily miracles of goodness and blessings that abound in our lives — too often unnoticed — on our Facebook page. You add yours.

And together, we’ll pour a whole lot of luscious Gratitude Energy out into the world.  (‘Cause let’s face it,  it’s hard to be pissy when you’re feeling grateful. And can’t we all do with fewer pissy people around us??)  C’mon — it’s not like we don’t all have reasons to feel it. So jump in on our Facebook page and share just one of the many daily miracles in your life with us each day.  Let’s inspire one another!!

And eat cake.

Because … cake.

This is it!  The GRAND OPENING is upon us — October 31!  We’ve been pulling together all of our favorite things and people to make it a great day, so we hope you’ll come out and join us.  Door prizes, free classes, super-discounted mini-healing sessions, Tarot-readings, live music, food, costumes, and treats  … Doors open at 10 am!   Read on for the full scoop (’cause you ARE gonna want to plan your day accordingly. Just sayin’!)

HEALING SESSIONS:

• 11 am – 12 noon:  Try out Chakradance!  Balance your chakras in a free-form dance meditation to music specially calibrated to activate each chakra. (Absolutely NO dance experience required.)  Just $15 (but fair warning — it can be addictive!)   Taught by Adrian Campbell, Experiential Living
• 12-2 pm:  Chair Massages w/ Barbara King, Keep in Touch Therapeutics just $1 per minute

        PLUS  ALL DAY LONG!! ….

• $15 Mini-auricular therapy sessions w/ Mary Cruise, Mary Cruise Healing Arts
• $15 Mini-Amethyst Biomat healing sessions w/ Lynn Wobig, Imaginetics Crystal Healing
• $15 Mini-Tarot Readings w/ Chazrick

DOOR PRIZES TO DIE FOR …. [Mwah-ha-ha!!]

Oracle decks, a Djembe Drum, Tai Chi Classes, a free Reiki session, jewelry, candles, juju bags, goodies from our vendors Nuwati and Frontier Herbs and even a free overnight stay at Sapattu Retreat Center in Jefferson City.  (Many thanks to our generous donors:  Emelie Thibodeaux, Mary Cruise, Barbara King, Nancy & Roger Tanner-Thies, Nuwati, and Frontier Herbs!)  And everyone who makes a purchase over $50 will also get a free incense pack.

And the Grand Prize will be a $100 Gift Certificate to Heart, Body, & Soul!  Could it be yours???

FREE CLASSES:

• 1-2 pm:  An Introduction to Astrology w/ Meagan Keeler. 
• 2:15-3 pm:  Feng Shui:  What It Is & Why You Should Care w/ Jane-Ann Stahl
• 3:15 – 4 pm:  Tarot Talk:  A Beginner’s Guide w/ Chazrick
• 4:30 – 5:15 pm:  Intro to Chinese Medicine & Five Element Theory w/ Mary Cruise
• 5:45 – 6:45:  Wand-Making w/ Jeff Smail

And closing out our day at 8 pm:  An Open Samhain Ritual.

Samhain [Sow-en] is one of many traditions honoring ancestors and loved ones who have crossed to the other side of the veil this time of year, along with the Dia de la Muerte, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day, to name a few.   This particular Samhain ritual celebration and meditation, led by Nancy & Roger Tanner-Thies, is free of charge and open to all traditions and faith paths.  As the nights grow longer and the light shorter, join us in remembering those on whose shoulders we now stand — and the legacy we are creating as the ancestors of those to follow.   (And be sure to visit our Ancestor Altar here at HBS when you’re in and drop a glass bead, along with your blessing or prayer for your loved ones who have passed, into the Tree of Life bowl.)

LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY:

Clare Connors

Maribeth Eiken

Tim Gallagher

and possibly another surprise guest or two!

SPREAD THE WORD AND COME JOIN THE FUN!