January 2019
Quieting the Mind with Shahabuddin David Less Week of Meditation for the Feast for the Soul
"Quieting The Mind" with David Less Join Shahabuddin David Less for a week of 40-Minute guided meditations at Rising Tide, 5pm - 5:40pm, January 15th - 22nd, as part of Rising Tide's offering for Feast For The Soul. This year's theme for Shahabuddin's meditations are "Quieting the Mind". He'll be recording 10 new guided meditations, possibly with some meditations being livestreamed. Meditations may be shown on facebook live or posted on Shahabuddin…
Find out more »Women’s Full Moon Meditation – Jan. 18th
The Women's Meditation Circle is now in it's 13th consecutive year. On the Full Moon of January 18th Patricia Walsh - author, regression therapist, and evolutionary astrologist, leads a meditation on Soul Retrieval. This is a psychic and karmic understanding of the fragmented selves we carry and a way to re-call the fragmented pieces. Patricia uses her expertise in transpersonal psychology to heal the whole being. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 pm when meditation starts. The evening is offered…
Find out more »Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation (Saturday Meditation)
Saturday Meditation Class at Rising Tide Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Please join us each Saturday at 10:00am for meditation class taught by Bhante San and Bhante Chan, Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka. Wear comfortable clothes, mats, cushions and chairs are available there – classes are one hour. All are welcome, no experience necessary! Suggested donation: $10.00 ~ Rising Tide is located at 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota, FL ~ Email serenitybuddhists@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding class. Connect…
Find out more »Universal Worship Service
The Universal Worship celebrates the unity of all religious faiths on one altar by lighting candles to represent the diversity of faiths and offering prayers to honor all religions. A Cherag (from the Persian word for ‘lamp’) facilitates this service along with other services such as weddings, funerals, baby blessings, and house blessings. Cherags at Rising Tide are available to the Sarasota community at large. Universal Worship is held every Sunday The Universal Worship Service is an egalitarian worship service…
Find out more »Slow & Deep Yoga & Sound Therapy
Slow & Deep Yoga Including Sound Therapy - Starts October 28, 2o18 Every Sunday at 6:30 pm To 8:00 pm $10 Per Person, Per Class Taught By: Ava Csiszar Contact: grandcentralhealing@gmail.com or yogaonsiestabeach@yahoo.com
Find out more »Silent Meditation
This is an hour of silent meditation. It starts with breath concentration, and ends with a brief chant. The purpose is to move from concentration to meditation. This is an opportunity to build one’s intensity, connection and vibration with a group of spiritual beings. All are welcome.
Find out more »Healing Circle
The Healing Service given by Sufi Inayat Khan is a powerful prayer and distance-healing service that sends healing to those requesting it. If you wish your name to be added to the Healing List, please contact Kismet. Someone must consent to putting their name on the list – you cannot simply offer names without getting their permission first.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Class: The Quest for Spiritual Liberty
This is a far-ranging class offered by local Sufi Teachers and guest teachers. Classes can range from spiritual discourse and lectures, meditation, discussion, Dances of Universal Peace, chanting, mantra yoga, spiritual exercises, ceremonies, and more. Regular teachers of this class include (but are not limited to) Zaid Smith, Tara Anne Muir, Kismet Weeber, Nur-Al-Haqq Richard Martin, Anne Karuna Ferrier, and others. Suggested Donation: $10
Find out more »Yoga of Recovery
We combine yoga with a 12 step group format. The foundation is creating a safe, sacred place for learning new skills, sharing, and healing.
Find out more »Zikr – Sufi practice of Remembrance in the Sanctuary
The word Zikre means remembrance. It is a chanting practice that helps the practitioner remember and experience the infinite; the source of their being; their true home, from where they have come and to where they return.
Find out more »February 2019
Women’s New Moon Meditation – Feb. 1
The Women's Meditation Circle is now in it's 13th consecutive year. On the New Moon of February 1st Barbara Gail - co-owner of The Rhythm Inlet, ceremonialist, drummer, singer and dancer, leads the circle in An Evening of Drumming. For decades, Barbara has been a vibrant performer and percussion alchemist. She was taught by her mentor and friend Layne Redmond, a pioneer in rhythm. The drumming circle opens the heart to connections of spirit. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7…
Find out more »Sound Immersion Gong Meditation
The sounds of the gong can dissolve tension, release stress and lift your spirit. It takes you on a journey into your inner landscape. Sound has a profound affect that awakens, inspires, heals, transforms and soothes the soul.
Find out more »Women’s Full Moon Meditation – Feb. 15th
The Women's Meditation Circle is now in it's 13th consecutive year. On the Full Moon of February 15th Kelsang Sangzin - Buddhist nun and teacher at the Kadampa Buddhist Center leads a Buddhist Deity guided meditation. Sangzin is currently a meditation teacher and is the Education Program Coordinator at KMC Florida. She brings guidance, stories, kindness, humor, and practical advice for daily life into her talks before the meditations. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 pm when meditation starts. The evening…
Find out more »March 2019
Women’s New Moon Meditation – Mar. 8
The Women’s Meditation Circle celebrates it’s 13th consecutive year. On the New Moon of March 8th Donna Day founder of the Venice Peace Project leads the meditation. As a peace activist, Donna's vision is that peace can be achieved through education, activities, conversations about peace, and placement of symbols of peace that stimulate the topic of peace. Her group has installed dozens of Peace Poles around the SW Florida area. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 pm when meditation…
Find out more »Spring Equinox: Celtic Ceremony – March 22
The Women’s Meditation Circle celebrates it’s 13th consecutive year with a Full Moon Meditation on March 22. Jennifer Sault, Order of Druids Bards & Ovates leads the meditation. Jennifer brings a Celtic inspired ceremony to Rising Tide in celebration of the Spring Equinox. The Druids called the first day of spring Alban Eiler, which means, "Light of the Earth. It was considered to be a rare and magical time when night and day are in balance. Equinoxes and solstices alike were holy times of transition…
Find out more »April 2019
Women’s New Moon Meditation – Joy Yackley April 5
The Women’s Meditation Circle celebrates it’s 13th consecutive year. On the New Moon of April 5th Joy Yackley Kundalini Yoga Practitioner leads the meditation. Joy is well known in the SW Florida and NC communities as an accomplished Gong Master and Certified Kundalini Yoga instructor. She is also a beloved meditation leader and a member of the Sound Sisters. She brings reverence and reverberation to these annual sessions for the women's community. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 pm when…
Find out more »Women’s Full Moon Meditation – Native Ways Apr. 19
The Women’s Meditation Circle celebrates it’s 13th consecutive year. This is the LAST REGULARLY SCHEDULED meditation for the year. On the Full Moon of April 19th Zan Benham, Shamanic Practitioner leads the meditation. Zan is well known in the SW Florida community for her devotion to the ceremonial Native Ways. She's led Sweat Lodges, Shamanic Journeys and is a Reiki Master in the Usui tradition having initiated many students. This Grand Finale brings to a close the regularly scheduled women's meditations. Summer Program…
Find out more »July 2019
Women’s Meditation July 19 – Mary Getten
The Women's Meditations return to a once a month schedule on the third Friday of each month - May through September. The 'once-a-month' schedule accommodates those who are on vacation, especially the leaders. Meditations are held indoors at Rising Tide because of unpredictable rainy afternoon weather at the beach and the on-going red-tide conditions. The Summer Schedule is listed below. The meditation is led by MARY GETTEN, author and keeper of the sacred waters of earth. Mary is an experienced meditation…
Find out more »August 2019
Women’s Meditation Aug. 16 – Holly Squires
The Women's Meditations return to a once a month schedule on the third Friday of each month - May through September. The 'once-a-month' schedule accommodates those who are on vacation, especially the leaders. Meditations are held indoors at Rising Tide because of unpredictable rainy afternoon weather at the beach and the on-going red-tide conditions. The Summer Schedule is listed below. The meditation is led by HOLLY SQUIRES who is an extraordinary intuitive healer and reader. Holly incorporates angelic beings into these…
Find out more »September 2019
Women’s Meditation Sept. 20 – Hannah Remy – Gong
The Women's Meditations return to a once a month schedule on the third Friday of each month - May through September. The 'once-a-month' schedule accommodates those who are on vacation, especially the leaders. Meditations are held indoors at Rising Tide because of unpredictable rainy afternoon weather at the beach and the on-going red-tide conditions. The Summer Schedule is listed below. The Fall Equinox meditation is led by HANNAH REMY who is a member of the Sound Sisters and the Suncoast Threshold…
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