2022 Pre-Retreat Memories

Many of our 2022 pre-retreat presenters are planning to return in 2023, with new exciting topics... Check our 2023 pre-retreat options!


Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Master
Weds. 4/27/22 - Friday 4/29/22
  • Carolyn Musial, IRCT Licensed Teacher

    Three Day Reiki Master ClassThe Usui Master Placement and master symbol (increases effectiveness of all other symbols), the use of crystals for Reiki and how to make a crystal grid to send continuous healing.The complete Usui/Holy Fire® III Master ignitions (4), instruction on how to give Reiki Placements for Reiki I&II, ART and the Ignitions for Reiki Master, the Holy Fire® Healing Attunement, Holy Fire® Symbol, values and spiritual orientation of a true Reiki Master, all class outlines and more.


Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki I&II
Thurs. 4/28/22 - Friday 4/29/22
  • Tracey Sullivan, IRCT Licensed Teacher

    Reiki I and II are taught together during a 2-day intensive. Both Placements (attunements) are given. All the information and techniques for both levels are covered including: • The standard Reiki session hand positions. • Giving a complete Reiki session for self and others. • Japanese Reiki Techniques, as taught by Usui Sensei including: Gassho meditation, Reiji-ho - developing your intuition, Byosen Scanning - detecting where Reiki is needed, Gyoshi ho - sending Reiki with the eyes, Kenyoku - dry bathing or clearing one's energy field. • Hayashi Healing Guide. • Using Reiki for specific conditions. • The Reiki II symbols, how to use them including practice time. • Using Reiki to heal unwanted habits. • Distant healing. • 190-page class manual. • Class certificate. • 1 year Reiki News Magazine subscriptionThe class is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience. Practice time includes giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment using all the hand positions, the self -treatment, practice using all the level II symbols including distant healing, and practice using all the Japanese Reiki Techniques mentioned above.While practice takes place during the class, it is expected that you will set aside additional time to practice after the class is over. Please commit to this additional time which should be one evening a week for several weeks, or its equivalent, to practice Reiki with one or more people from your Reiki class or with members of your family or friends. This additional practice is necessary to gain the experience and confidence you need to fully utilize the Reiki training.


Awaking Your Drum Workshop
Thursday 4/28/22
  • Zelda Hotaling, Native American Drum Maker

    In this workshop, you will discover the heartbeat of your drum and how it holds healing for you, humanity, and mother earth. Each of our drums has a unique purpose to hold one of the 4 directions (N, S, E, W). Each direction has a purpose to bring in spirit, awareness, healing, and wisdom.This class provides the teaching and understanding of how to journey with your drum in sacred circle. Drums will be provided if needed.


Drum Making Workshop
Friday 4/29/22
  • Zelda Hotaling, Native American Drum Maker

    In this workshop, you will create a 12″ drum and Drum Stick from start to finish. You may choose from buffalo, elk, or deer skin. You paint your rim, then choose the skin for your drum head. You will learn to intuitively select the section of the skin to cut for it. Includes 12″ drum, drum stick, drum bag, and the process of your healing through the journey in birthing your Drum. Zelda will assist you in creating a drum in a unique way involving the healing of your inner child to release old beliefs which no longer serve you. This process will transform you and allow you to move forward on your spiritual journey. Let your kid come out and play! Release old patterns and beliefs in a safe and nurturing way so you can move forward in your life.


Sound Healing and Restorative Yoga (No Experience Required/All Levels Welcome)
Thursday 4/28/22
  • Rock & Soul Wellness, Nicole Miele MBA, RMT, CYT & Mayleen Medina RMT, RYT, CHI

    Join Nicole & Mayleen for a deeply relaxing vibrational experience. We will use blankets, bolsters, and pillows to comfortably support your body in various restful yoga postures (asana). Each asana will be held for a minimum of ten minutes to release muscular tension, flush out toxins, and allow the body’s natural relaxation response to melt the stress away. As you relax, we will bless the space with the sounds of drums, singing bowls, gongs, and chimes to allow you to go even deeper and aid in the body’s natural recovery processes. This worksop will provide you with a beautiful start to a weekend full of healing energy.


The Healing Power of Music and Mantra
Friday 4/29/22
  • Rock & Soul Wellness, Nicole Miele MBA, RMT, CYT & Mayleen Medina RMT, RYT, CHI

    We all know how good it feels to rock out to our favorite song on the radio, even if we don’t know the science behind it. Did you ever wish you could choose or plan to feel that sense of calm euphoria? Join Nicole & Mayleen of Unbounded/Rock & Soul Wellness and discover the healing effects of music for your mind, body, and soul. This class will briefly cover the history and benefits of chanting, mantra meditation, and group music. Then we will learn how to incorporate music and mantra into our personal practice using mantra meditation, chanting, and kirtan (call and response chanting as a group). Each participant will receive a handout with the information and mantras to take home. This participatory class will leave you feeling relaxed and uplifted for the opening of the retreat weekend.


SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE FOR TAKING BOTH WORKSHOPS

Sound Healing & Restorative Yoga AND The Healing Power of Music & Mantra
Thurs. 4/28 & Fri. 4/29/22
  • Rock & Soul Wellness, Nicole Miele MBA, RMT, CYT & Mayleen Medina RMT, RYT, CHI

    Purchase both workshops, "Sound Healing & Restorative Yoga" (Thursday, 4/28) and "The Healing Power of Music and Mantra" (Friday, 4/29) and receive a special discounted rate. Only available through March 30, 2022


Reiki and the Energy Codes
Friday 4/29/22
  • Sharyn Madison, Reiki Master Holy Fire III Cert. Fac. for the Institute of BioEnergetics

    Based on “The Energy Codes” book by Dr. Sue Morter, you will learn the 7-Code Guide for accessing who you are and how you can be in the world with more peace, health, & purpose. Grounded in neurobiology, quantum physics, and bioenergetics, experience a blend of science, energy medicine, and spirituality. Learn and discuss principles and practices that are discoverable about healing, awakening, and empowering your Reiki Sessions. Beyond that, embody the Codes and life can manifest with more ease and grace.