Join Scott and Shanti Medina for a playful and deeply devotional weekend of ecstatic chanting (with multiple percussionists), embodied meditation, vocal toning, hiking in nature, sound journey, qigong, yoga, medicine making and more as we enjoy Stirring the Sacred at historic Chautauqua Park. Let’s join together for a weekend retreat in the magical foothills of [ More…]
Courting the Beloved – Returning Again
Reigniting the flame from their Courting The Beloved retreats and gatherings of years ago, Gayan Gregory Long and Scott Medina bring you an inspired afternoon of dance, chant, storytelling, teachings and meditation. This rare retreat, a blessed returning to join together in this format after 8 long years, will be unforgettable. We hope you can [ More…]
StarHouse Kirtan Ecstatic Chant – OUTDOORS
For 20 years, StarHouse Kirtans have been a beloved community tradition. Join us in celebration as we celebrate all year! We are offering two community gatherings on Saturday, June 4th – an afternoon workshop with Scott + Shanti + Gayan and an evening ecstatic chant with our full band featuring Eyal Rivlin. All are warmly [ More…]
Yawn to Get Your Brain On!
Yawn On! Self-induced yawning is one of the best practices we can do to stimulate our parasympathetic nervous system as well as balance our brain. Research has shown yawning releases a cocktail of mood-elevating neurotransmitters including dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins. In fact, it’s hard to find another activity that instantly positively influences so many [ More…]
Breathe and Be a Tree: Simple and Short Practice
The lungs are a powerful portal into our nervous system offering the opportunity for every breath to be an immediately applicable tool to build resilience as we align and attune the body as a barometer – sensing, flowing and adjusting to the conditions of the moment. Our nervous system’s ability to adapt to change, restore [ More…]