December 2019
Winter Solstice 2019
Winter Solstice - The longest night! The sun stands still for 3 days. On the third day the light returns. Each day it's a few minutes longer. Another solar year begins. And with the sun's return from the darkness, members of the SW FL spiritual community celebrate with ceremony, music, song, dance, lights and drumming. Bring your husbands and your children to this celebration. The Rockin' Kirtan Band will perform as will The Venice Frame Drummers who will "drum" attendees…
Find out more »January 2020
Winter Retreat with Aziza Scott
Begin the New Year with a sacred journey under Aziza’s gentle guidance. This time will offer an opportunity to cleanse the heart and mind; to hearken to the call of the soul; to experience the peace that comes from turning within; to return to the struggles and joys of life with energy and a broader perspective.Aziza establishes an atmosphere of sacredness and emotional safety that is healing and energizing. Her humor and common sense provide a grounded approach to spirituality…
Find out more »Sound Immersion Meditation
On the first Saturday of every month at 7 pm, Dr. Carol Wentz Randacil DOM, AP, leads a Sound Immersion Meditation as a Fundraiser for Rising Tide. Using many instruments, like Tibetan or Crystal Bowls, Gongs, Pan Drums, and chimes, Carol, along with other guest practitioners including her husband Angelo Randaci, take you on a journey into your inner being. Sound is both healing and therapeutic. The voyage creates magnetic resonance and illuminates aspects of your personal inner landscape. Edgar…
Find out more »The Rockin’ Kirtan Band
The Rockin’ Kirtan Band offers a progressive blend of multicultural chants with familiar melodies designed to foster love and open hearts! The band synthesizes the energy of light rock with the soul of sacred chanting!
Find out more »Ceremonial Frame Drum Making Workshop
The SW Florida community is known for ceremony and sacred events. This is an opportunity to make your own frame drum to be used in sacred ceremonies and events. The two-part workshop is led by Jewell Cochara. Her passion is sharing the wisdom of native American practices. She's studied with various teachers around the country for the past 15 years, bringing those wisdom teachings into her work. The frame drum sessions are held on January 18 and January 25th. Drums…
Find out more »Shaman Journey Jan. 25th
A shamanic journey is similar to a guided meditation but one in which you are actively participating. Led by ZAN BENHAM, Shamanic Practitioner, the heartbeat of the mother-drum guides you down into dimensions of the imagination where reality and dreams merge.
Find out more »Sunday Healing Circle
On the fourth Sunday of every month from 2-4 pm, a Sacred Healing Circle is held at Rising Tide. ALL energy modalities are welcomed! If you are an energy healer, or an individual in need of healing, you are invited to attend. It is a sacred shared space where Healing Arts are offered. THE HEALING SESSIONS are hosted by Rev. Patricia Cockerill and Dr. Carol Wentz Randaci. It begins with a brief overview, setting intentions and topics: How the circle will be used; Definition of…
Find out more »February 2020
Yin Yoga Series – Joy Yackley – Feb. 12th
Yin Yoga is a meditative and slow-paced style of yoga where postures are held for longer periods of time, ranging from 1 – 5 minutes. Yin focuses on awareness of inner silence, and brings to light a universal interconnecting quality. The poses are seated with moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body – Tendons, Fascia and Ligaments, which increase circulation in the joints and improve flexibility. This series of classes is suitable for all levels, including those new to…
Find out more »March 2020
Spring Equinox
Spring - the season of rebirth calls us to ceremony on March 20, 2020. The dormant seeds of winter push up and bloom in the sun's cycle of renewal. This is the planting season, known in Celtic lore as Alban Eiler - The Light of the Earth. The ideas and plans that have been incubating in the time of winter's rest are ready to come forth. Barbara Gail leads this sacred ceremony. Drummers and dancers celebrate the season with her. All…
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