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What is Community Bloom (CB)?
This healing and transformative event for our community, by our community, which has three main intentions: Heal, Expand, and Create. All attendees will get to choose from about 20 workshops in 7 different studios in the Gorgeous Creators Space downtown St. Paul (scroll down for pictures of the space). Expect this to be a gathering of about 80-120 beautiful bloomers!
• Awakening Our Medicine Within Through Breathwork w/ Kim Lovejoy
• Breathing Your Way to Freedom w/ Eddie Evolves
• Body Wisdom: Involution ~ Evolution w/ Audrey Gunn
• Growth in the Darkness w/ Chrisma
• Chinese Medicine and Mental Health w/ Jessica Glahn
• Journey through Movement w/ Alexander Larson
• 5 Ways To Improve Gut Health w/ Ashley Oswald, RDN, IFNCP, CNSC, CLT, LD
• Qigong Cultivation: Feel the Qi w/ Peng Roden Her, L.Ac.
• Healing Memories with Microdosing w/ Amanda Lee
• Cultivating Inner & Outer Landscapes Through Winter w/ Jourdan Gailey
• Exploring Subtle Plant Medicines w/ Mike Thompson
How do I bloom?
All those that purchase tickets will receive an email notice about a week before Jan. 29th to register for your sessions. There will be opening cacao ceremonies, 3 main sessions, a meal gathering, a closing integration circle, and then the Ecstatic Dance Party! You will get to choose from about 20 workshops of content, and space is limited, so you won't want to wait long to register.
Helpful Tip! Carefully read the workshop descriptions and facilitator bios when choosing your 3 sessions. This community is ever evolving and offers a variety of experiences, some of them may be just right for you, others may not.
If financial hardship is an issue send us an email, we have set aside a limited number of discount tickets.
Meal Ticket:
During the Community Bloom event, we will have a 60 minute break for a dinner at 5:30pm. Niki and Chef Guillermo from Creators Cup Coffeehouse will prepare a special entree for the event. You can pre-purchase your meal ticket when we make it available and skip the lines, otherwise there will be a wait to order food. The cost is $15 plus tax, which includes 15% gratuity for staff services.
Parking Options:
Metered street parking is available around Creators Space, but it is recommended to park in one of the nearby lots or ramps to ensure your parking is covered for the duration of the event. Below is an interactive parking map to plan your stay.
Creators Cup Coffee House, which is part of Creators Space, will be serving up a house made special menu for the event. Grab quick bites during the 30-minute breaks or after the main sessions. Vegan options available. Open till 10pm!
Space Holders and the Wind Room:
Anyone in need of some grounding or support of any kind throughout the event is advised to head towards the Wind Room inside The Sanctuary (See the Map) to find designated space holders. You can take the time you need here to process or just take a break from the larger experience.
Awakening Our Medicine Within Through Breathwork Conscious connected breath opens our hearts to our own medicine within as we actively breathe to move stagnant, suppressed or overwhelming energy and emotions through our bodies. You will find an empowering release through a deep primal scream, followed by a beautiful integration to bring you back to your intention. About Kim: "I deeply believe in the innate healing wisdom and medicine within each of us, and I have a passion for holding space for others to unlock the power of being their own sacred healer. I have developed a love for breathwork that fits beautifully into my experience as a somatic (body based) therapist. My studies and passions have drawn me into a deeper understanding of and respect for the connection of mind, body, heart & spirit as we walk our healing paths. I am also passionate about healing in community, as we were never intended to do this work alone. #packanimalsforlife www.lovejoyholistic.com Insta: @kimlovejoy_holistichealing Facebook: Kim Lovejoy Holistic Healing "
Breathing Your Way to Freedom "Come utilize the healing power of your breath! You'll be guided through a journey of breathing accompanied by music that can help release deeply rooted blocks or traumas held in the physical, psychological, and spiritual body, making it much easier to find clarity, peace, and freedom whether you're stepping into a new day, or an entirely new chapter of life. Many have reported having psychedelic-like and/or out-of-body experiences from this practice. Disclaimer: it's suggested you consult with a doctor before taking part in this practice if you are pregnant or currently have or have had a history of breathing issues, cardiovascular issues, aneurysms, seizures, recent surgeries, current sever psychiatric issues, or vision issues (like Glaucoma)" About Eddie: "Eddie is a Soul Embodiment Coach & Transformational Facilitator. Among anything he's involved in, Eddie's experiences often acts as a catalyst to help others embody their true self. He strongly believes that living a life of expression in all forms is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and others when it comes to raising our vibration as well as the collective consciousness of the planet. Connect with on instagram @eddieevolves or find out what else he's up to through this link: https://linktr.ee/eddieevolves"
Growth in the darkness How do we view the darkness? Are we comfortable during those times when we are experiencing the shadowy presence of the world without and within us? Do we see it as a time that we can embrace ourselves and take a deep dive within? Are we aware of the types of seeds we are planting in preparation for the harvest we are desiring?. Lets explore these concepts together as it pertains to all manor of healing, body, mind and spirit About Chrisma: My mission/purpose is to radiate Divine/God's Love and facilitate healing in all walks of life. This is my passion. To help us all remember the child like wonder of the miracle of Life, to access this wonder daily by gaining the perspective to stay in this field as much as possible, This is a present and blissful state full of love and joy that the majority of us are so desirous of and totally attracted to. I am an Energy Medicine Practitioner, Doula, Colon Hydro-therapist, and Medicine Woman. I facilitate emotional release, and Intuitive Council. I am passionate about our Mother Earth and Father Sky and all who share this beautiful Planet with us!
Chinese Medicine and Mental Health Chinese Medicine is a potent yet often underrated modality for addressing mental health concerns. In this workshop I will go over common mental health ailments such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and the correlating energetic imbalance according to Chinese medicine. If you are struggling, there are solutions out there, and utilizing Chinese Medical philosophy is one way of taking charge of your own health and wellbeing. About Jessica: Jessica has a Bachelors in Mindfulness-based Psychology from Naropa University and a Masters of Science in Acupuncture from Southwest Acupuncture College. She has a passion for health, healing, spirituality, nature, and mindfulness techniques such as meditation and yoga. She specializes in mental health, women's health, chronic pain and endocrine disorders. She is a yoga teacher at YogaFresh in Woodbury, and works as an Acupuncturist out of Selby Acupuncture in St. Paul. You can find her on tictock and IG @Wild.raven.medicine. Email inquiries can go to Jessica@Selbyacupuncture.com and you can find a more in-depth bio here at https://selbyacupuncture.com/practitioners/jessica-glahn-2/
Journey through Movement Embark on a Journey of simple guided movement explorations to help repattern how we move our arms, legs, and how we breath. Through tuning into and adjusting simple body mechanics, we can improve the efficiency of how we use and relate to our body. Thus, expanding and exploring our potential. About Alexander: Certified Rolfer by trade and Somatic Alchemist in heart. My passions exist within the fields of Somatics and Embodiment. The Journey into our body's is one of the most important Journeys we can make. Our body is our home. I am here to help you discover the key and enter the front door.
5 Ways To Improve Gut Health All disease begins in the gut is a quote by the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates nearly 2500 years ago. In this workshop, you will learn 5 root causes that could be contributing to gut issues, and by attuning to these root causes and helping the gut find balance, you may observe improved health of your mind and body beyond the gut. There will be time for Q&A. About Ashley: Ashley Oswald founded Oswald Digestive Clinic in 2016 after being frustrated to see people struggle with their gut health, while knowing that there are ways to help them improve and often resolve their bothersome symptoms. After struggling with her own gut heath issues from being on and off antibiotics for 10 years as a child to her early 20's, Ashley is passionate about helping others to improve and eliminate their gut health issues too, and to regain their freedom in life. She has completed 7 years of schooling in nutrition science, including a year at Harvard's Brigham And Women's Hospital, and has worked in a variety of settings in the health care system. To learn more about the clinic, visit www.oswalddigestiveclinic.com.
Qigong Cultivation: Feel the Qi In this workshop we're going to explore some foundations of the Formless Form Qigong set. A qigong set Peng devised from his many years of qigong/meditation practice. He consolidated breathing exercises found common among qigong practitioners and simplified them to get to the source of qigong, which is to cultivate "Qi Sensations." Come with an open mind and a healthy level of skepticism. Let's explore. About Peng: "Peng Roden Her is a licensed acupuncturist, medical intuitive, and master of qigong. As a medical intuitive, he has the ability to sense the physical, mental and emotional ailments of his patients he combines these gifts to treat both the symptom and the source. It is Peng's belief that we've lost the ability to connect with our ""inner teacher."" An aspect of our inner consciousness (an inner intelligence of sorts) which guides us towards our highest self (or our sense of ideal). It incessantly reminds us of our ideal and points out our current fallacies. He believes that we are all here on a journey. A journey to transform darkness into light. And that some of our physical ailments are opportunities to discover ""the self"" through achieving our ideal. www.pengrodenher.com"
Healing Memories with Microdosing Our time together will be focused on discussing the ability we have to heal our past memories. When connecting with our source of life we actually have the ability to release and then regain a new perspective of the moments in our lives that have produced trauma. Microdosing magic mushrooms can play a crucial part in all of it. We will then spend some time gently walking through a meditative practice as a group. About Amanda: "I love seeing someone come alive. I work with individuals on integrating psilocybin in their everyday life as a tool to heal, love themselves deeper and see how powerful they really are. My passion is to see people free from the programming of the systems that we live and operate in all throughout our day that have conditioned us to live on autopilot. Not only through microdosing but the arts as well. I am apart of a collective of artists who are called to see people free from their past trauma and stepping more into wholeness. @amandadensieski @wholemvmnt"
Explore the subtle experience of old growth teas and how this plant medicine can be an integration tool for deeper journey work. About Mike: I discovered an interest in the tropisms of plants while studying herbalism in 2013. It was through these studies that I discovered passion in wellness and optimal function, using tea and cacao as a way to transport nutrients to the system and provide feelings of mild euphoria. Drinking qi rich, living teas has become a regular practice that has allowed for integrating powerful experiences. Pouring and drinking tea is a form of meditation, connecting presence with the sensations of the body.
"As we move through Winter, we will explore ways to embrace the introspective season. In order to to be best prepared for the coming of Spring, we will clarify what we want to bring forth in the Season of germination and in turn growth. With a focus on Permaculture and Biodynamic gardening principles, we will discuss ways to deepen our connection to the land and the natural rhythms. This workshop is great for anyone, regardless of your gardening experience. Together we will cover: -intentional garden planning -recognizing Plant allies -deeping relationship to food and medicinal plants -MN native plants and their importance -rituals to strengthen plant communications throughout the year Please bring a notebook for some Journaling prompts and notes. Any and all questions welcome. " About Jourdan: Jourdan is a St. Paul based Holistic Health practitioner, and Native landscape design with an emphasis on Ancestral reclamation and Herbalism. She is passionate about empowering others to feel confident in communing with the Natural world and increasing nourishment of their being in totality. She can be found on FB under her name as spelled above, directly at jgailey@live.com or Instagram @herbnharmony
Body Wisdom: Involution ~ Evolution "We will have a look at the elements *earth, water, fire, air, ether* and how they show up in the body and in our growth - like emotional, spiritual, & psychological. We will see how they align nicely with The Inalienable Rights of a Child, a graph conceptualized by psychologist Pia Mellody). This may inspire insights into your own upbringing and how much attention and support is needed for your internal little one. To integrate, we will also engage polarity exercises - simple movements to support embodiment. The polarity we are accessing is yin and yang. When balanced, our systems are continually pendulating between yin, yang and neutral. Learning these skills can assist with obtaining optimal health." About Audrey: Audrey is a craniosacral and polarity therapist. She lives for connection, harmony, and to support others in their innate drive towards equilibrium of body, mind, and spirit. She grows her understanding of what it means to dive deep beneath the surface to find nourishment, and has developed compassion and reverence for everyone on their journey. She also lives to dance and move, laugh full belly laughs, make music, write. She is committed to turning the current paradigm upside down and inside out. She spends time with the trees and at the seas and rivers whenever possible. Moonfoxintegration.com
