Upcoming Programs & Events

Winter Solstice All Night Gathering
Dec
21
to Dec 22

Winter Solstice All Night Gathering

Join us on December 21st for an all-night Puja, a sacred community gathering to celebrate the return of light. We will come together with candlelight, ritual, Kundalini Kriya yoga, sound journeys, movement, and enjoy nourishing treats and warm spiced beverages. Let's embrace the balance of giving and receiving, mirroring the harmony of nature.

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Hudson Valley Conscious Community New Year's Eve Gathering
Dec
31
to Jan 1

Hudson Valley Conscious Community New Year's Eve Gathering

Hudson Valley Conscious Community - New Year´s Eve Gathering.

Join Us! Dec 31 - Jan 1 - 6:30pm - 1:00am

Zen Den / Biodanza / Live Music /Sound Bath /Sharing Circle / Ecstatic Dance / Kirtan​ / Elixirs /Readings /Meditation / Live Artists / Blessed Food.

High Meadow School Performing Arts Center, Stone Ridge, NY

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March Madness- An exploration of Crazy Wisdom, Holy Fools, & Sacred Clown energies
Mar
7
to Mar 9

March Madness- An exploration of Crazy Wisdom, Holy Fools, & Sacred Clown energies

We invite you to gather with us in community once again to receive some crazy wisdom. Explore and learn from holy fools & sacred clown energies. Led by Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, Barbara Mainguy, and Peter Blum, we will discover that an integral part of this process is to work with our stories.

We will engage in activities such as Talking Circles, Hypnotherapy and other sure to be surprisingly fun and exciting practices.

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TranceSonics Training/Workshop
Dec
6
to Dec 8

TranceSonics Training/Workshop

TranceSonics at the N.E.S.T. with Peter Blum and Special Guest Instructors.

Gain insights and techniques from my 35+ years of experience as a teacher and performer in both fields-hypnosis and sound healing. What will be emphasized is the relational aspect of the work. "Intra" and "Inter" personal aspect will be examined. Learn in a highly interactive and intimate environment with supervision and feedback, how to work with self and others.

Teachings may include these topics:

  • “Deep Listening” as defined and taught by Pauline Oliveros

  • Vowel sounds practice and meaning, taken from the work of Beautiful Painted Arrow

  • Concepts of rapport, pacing and leading, and some basic hypnotic language patterns

  • Use of drones as foundation (tamboura, shruti box)

  • Tuning fork protocol as taught by John Beaulieu (Body tuners and “Brain” tuners)

  • Tibetan singing bowls - brief history and debunking myths

  • Brief overview of mantra - specifically as a self-hypnotic practice

  • Ga Ma La Ta Ki rhythm patterns as taught by Dr. Karl Berger at Creative Music Studio

  • Storytelling - the brain’s “default” setting. The hypnotic power of the story of the sound and the sound of the story.

  • Entrainment - what is it and how does it work?

  • Shamanic Journeying w/drum & rattle a la Michael Harner

  • “Magical Voice”, aka Harmonic or Overtone singing, as taught by Timothy Hil

About Facilitator:

As a Certified Instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) since 1993, Peter Blum has trained and certified hundreds in the art of hypnosis. After completing extensive study of the world’s major spiritual traditions, Peter was ordained as an Interfaith Minister in the seminary program of the Foundation for the Living Earth in 1995. Peter considers the practice of hypnotherapy to be a spiritual art form.

Honored by his peers, awards include:

  • Award of Excellence in Integrative Therapies 2002, International Hypnosis Federation

  • Certified Instructor of the Year 2004, NGH, the largest professional organization of its type in the world.

  • Inducted into Order of Braid 2009, NGH

  • Hypnotist of The Year 2015, International Association of Counselors and Therapists

  • Life Fellow In Hypnosis 2018, International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association

  • Inducted into Hypnosis Hall of Fame 2021

  • Lifetime Achievements Award 2023, National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists. “The Vital Link Between Sound Healing and Hypnosis”

Regarding Meals:

Friday night - Soup, salad and fresh bread will be served.

Bring something to share if you like.

Saturday and Sunday bring lunch or visit the town of Woodstock for a bite out during the lunch break.

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Shamanic Sound Collective
Oct
3

Shamanic Sound Collective

Thursday, October 3rd, 7-9 p.m

An Intimate House Concert!

Come and enjoy the sacred sounds of instruments from around the world such as lute, Peruvian flutes, Sabian bells, tamboura, guitar, n’goni, Rav, tar, dumbek, cajon, and more!

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Super Harvest Full Moon - Tara Dance
Sep
17

Super Harvest Full Moon - Tara Dance

A moving meditation for body, speech & mind No experience necessary * all are welcome

Tara Dhatu was established to protect the dance’s integrity as a Vehicle of Liberation. Tai Situ rejoiced in witnessing the devotion and peace transmitted by the dance and encouraged it to be broadcast, in video and communal celebrations, throughout the world. And so we are.

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Heart & Soul: Cacao & Strings Ceremonial Concert
Sep
5

Heart & Soul: Cacao & Strings Ceremonial Concert

With Karen Olson, PhD on Strings & Masha Zolotarsky serving Ceremonial Cacao

Join us for a transformative ceremonial concert where music, cacao, vibrations, angels, and a loving community come together to guide you on a profound journey. Set your intentions for what you wish to release and manifest in your life and bring items to place on the altar. You will leave with a deeper understanding of yourself and the boundless possibilities for dancing, singing, and living your dreams.

During this event, Karen will share her musical offering, channeling her music through the viola along with music from her award-winning New Age albums. Masha will provide cacao to help you connect more deeply with your heart and soul, creating a powerful and harmonious experience.

Important Information:

— For the best experience, fast 2-3 hours before drinking cacao.

— Avoid caffeine (can be overstimulating) and dairy up to 6 hours before and after.

— If you are on any MAOI-based or SSRI-based anti-depressants, have heart conditions, or are pregnant/breastfeeding, please inform us by emailing masha@freemasha.com.

— Listen to your body. For low blood sugar, eat whole foods or bring a snack.

What to Bring:

— An intention for what you wish to release and manifest in your life.

— A sacred object or offering for the altar (e.g., flower, fruit, tobacco) that you will take back with you.

— A journal and pen.

— A water bottle.

Cacao must be prepared in advance, if possible, please register by 10 PM the evening before if you plan to join. Thank you.

ABOUT FACILITATORS:

Karen Olson is a multi-award-winning, Billboard-topping musician and composer, international speaker, best-selling author, and intuitive vibrational sound healer. Through her concerts, CDs, workshops, presentations, and individual sessions, Karen helps people eliminate energetic interference, repattern their brain, and create sustainable harmony, replacing self-doubt, trauma, and fear with clarity, purpose, and success.

Karen holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School, a master's degree from Yale University, and a Ph.D. from New York University. She is a distinguished violist and a member of The New York Pops, with regular appearances at Carnegie Hall. Karen has performed with numerous renowned artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Liza Minelli, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Jason Mraz and Sarah McLachlan.

More Info: www.karenolson.com

Masha Zolotarsky is a Soul Purpose & Embodiment Coach based in Catskill, NY. Since her transformative journey began in 2018, Masha now guides adventurous souls to move through personal challenges, embrace their authentic selves, and learn to live more embodied lives full of creativity, freedom, and joy. She draws from her life experiences and as a trauma-informed certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, a Focalizing (Somatic Healing) Practitioner, a Keith’s Cacao Practitioner, a Family Constellations Facilitator, and a 200-hour Yoga Teacher training. She also has been assisting and co-teaches The Focalizing Practitioner Training with the Focalizing Institute since 2022. Masha is dedicated to providing a safe space for others' healing journeys and integrates various healing modalities.

More Info: www.freemasha.com

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