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River of Love album release experience
Feb
10
3:30 PM15:30

River of Love album release experience

Join Julia, Thorald Koren and Arjuna O’Neal in the River of Love for a delicious pre-valentines afternoon journey celebrating the release of Julia’s third album.

Spoiler alert: This will not be your typical music release!

This will be a restful and uplifting afternoon journey that will guide you into a river of love and leave you feeling deeply nourished and connected to your wholeness.

On this first day of the Chinese new year you will be taken on a journey of deep rest, relaxation, intention setting and healing through song, breath, yoga nidra and cozy chai moments.

PLUS by attending you will receive a physical cd and download link to the new album before the music is actually released on February 23rd.

Give yourself some love this valentine’s weekend. Get your tickets now!

Space is limited. Get your tickets here

Support this release by PRE-SAVING the album here on your favorite listening channel. Thank you!!!


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A journey into stillness: Winter Solstice Ceremony
Dec
21
6:30 PM18:30

A journey into stillness: Winter Solstice Ceremony

Join Julia Berkeley and Seshen for a Winter Solstice Ceremony on Thursday, December 21st at Move Sanctuary.

December 21st marks the beginning of winter and the turning of the yearly cycle. At this still point of the year we come together to honor the rhythms of nature and find our own sacred pause.

You will be guided on a journey into stillness through deep relaxation (yoga nidra), sound healing, kirtan, and meditation. Receive deep nourishment from the mystery of silence and open into your infinite nature.

This restful journey will also assist you to hear the quiet whispers of your heart and plant seeds of intention for the coming cycle while releasing into the darkness that which no longer serves. 

We come together for ourselves, our families, our global family and our mother earth. As we tend to the light of the soul within each of us, we also tend to the light of our collective.

Places are limited so please sign up ahead of time here

ABOUT SESHEN

Seshen has been facilitating somatic healing and embodiment practices through touch therapy, movement, and sound for the past 15 years. Originally from Japan, she holds a masters degree in music and vocal improvisation from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Her sound healing is deeply influenced by nature, Japanese culture, body-centered healing practice, as well as years of collaboration with Nordic elder shaman, musician, and gong master Bjørn Arne Løken. With her crystal instruments and voice, she composes the music in the moment, attuning to the intention and field that we share.

Website: www.SeshenArts.com

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Aham Prema album release celebration Kirtan
Jul
17
2:00 PM14:00

Aham Prema album release celebration Kirtan

Journey home to your heart in this very special album release celebration Kirtan and receive a free cd for attending!

You are invited to sing your heart out with Julia Berkeley (accompanied by Matthew Hufschmidt) amidst the stunning beauty of Meditation Mount as she shares songs from her latest album Aham Prema (I Am Love).

Through sacred sound and healing mantras we come together to transmute energy, activate love and awaken the peace and joy that dwells within.

Discover how this call and response chanting practice quickly clears stress and moves you out of your mind towards an experience of inner silence, boundless love, and intimate union with the Divine.

Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been doing it forever come and enjoy the regenerative power of this practice. As Krishna Das says “The ability to sing beautifully is enjoyable, but not necessary. What matters is singing from the heart.”

You don’t need to be able to sing, just be willing to give it a go and feel the effects!

This event will begin with a short guided meditation facilitated by Meditation Mount.

You are welcome to come and enjoy the grounds before the kirtan. Gates will open at 1.30pm.

Meditation Mount has a no pets policy.

You will receive a free cd by attending!

Get your tickets here.

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Connection: an ojai retreat
Jun
10
to Jun 12

Connection: an ojai retreat

It is the deep longing of the human heart to be connected.

Join Julia for a delicious weekend of breath, movement, sound and being together as we return to the embodied rememberance that we are in fact already connected. This will be a non-residential retreat with lunch provided.

For all details and to register follow this link

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Earth Medicine : Air & Ether
Oct
30
10:30 AM10:30

Earth Medicine : Air & Ether

A 4 week yoga and conscious dance journey.

Move, breathe and sound on a journey through the 5 elements earth, water, fire, air & ether, to awaken balance, harmony & wellbeing in yourself and for your planet. No experience needed.

Take the whole journey or drop in to any of the 4 weeks.

WHAT TO BRING:
water bottle
yoga mat
comfortable clothing to move in
ALL OF YOU!

Click here to sign up for the whole series or a single class.

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Earth Medicine : Fire
Oct
23
10:30 AM10:30

Earth Medicine : Fire

A 4 week yoga and conscious dance journey.

Move, breathe and sound on a journey through the 5 elements earth, water, fire, air & ether, to awaken balance, harmony & wellbeing in yourself and for your planet. No experience needed.

Take the whole journey or drop in to any of the 4 weeks.

WHAT TO BRING:
water bottle
yoga mat
comfortable clothing to move in
ALL OF YOU!

Click here to sign up for the whole series or a single class.

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Earth Medicine : Water
Oct
16
10:30 AM10:30

Earth Medicine : Water

A 4 week yoga and conscious dance journey.

Move, breathe and sound on a journey through the 5 elements earth, water, fire, air & ether, to awaken balance, harmony & wellbeing in yourself and for your planet. No experience needed.

Take the whole journey or drop in to any of the 4 weeks.

WHAT TO BRING:
water bottle
yoga mat
comfortable clothing to move in
ALL OF YOU!

Click here to sign up for the whole series or a single class.

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Earth Medicine : Earth
Oct
9
10:30 AM10:30

Earth Medicine : Earth

A 4 week yoga and conscious dance journey.

Move, breathe and sound on a journey through the 5 elements earth, water, fire, air & ether, to awaken balance, harmony & wellbeing in yourself and for your planet. No experience needed.

Take the whole journey or drop in to any of the 4 weeks.

WHAT TO BRING:
water bottle
yoga mat
comfortable clothing to move in
ALL OF YOU!

Click here to sign up for the whole series or a single class.

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Space for Grace Workshop
Jul
24
9:30 AM09:30

Space for Grace Workshop

We come together in yoga, movement, mantra, meditation and song to find spaciousness of being.

This workshop will support you to empty yourself of distraction, stress and confusion so that you can listen deeply to the wisdom that flows within you.

Surrender the mind and become an open channel for the everflowing and overflowing grace of your own true Self.

This dive into beauty will be held in the magnificent setting of meditation mount in Ojai.

Entrance: $45

What to bring: water, snacks, yoga mat

Places are limited so click here to sign up and get your spot!

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Back To Earth Immersion
Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

Back To Earth Immersion

A medicine journey for the soul

 Immersion highlights:

• Soaking in the springs
• Gentle yoga
• Journey with crystals
• Art and movement
• Fresh and organic vegetarian lunch
• Time to converse and connect with others

Julia Berkeley and Kat Tudor invite you to join them for day of play, healing, and awakening your connection to Mother Earth.

 This immersion will focus on clearing and activating the root chakra (hips, pelvis, legs, and feet) so you can grow a sense of inner stability, support, and safety, and find balance in daily life.

Through the potent healing energy of Manitou Springs as well as the ancient practices of yoga, chanting, dance, journaling, and art, you will be supported to awaken your channels of bliss, grace, and passion.

Enjoy soaking in the springs, receive a delicious vegetarian lunch, and connect with other like-hearted souls. Come away reconnected, grounded, and ready to shine your light.

Exchange: $75
Get your tickets here

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Embody Love workshop
Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00

Embody Love workshop

Awakening love through yoga, dance and music

“The purpose of life is not to transcend the body,but to embody the transcendant”
~ H. H. Dalai Lama


> Drop Out of your mind
> Drop In
to your Body
> Come home
to the love that resides within

Join Julia Berkeley for an uplifting mini-retreat that weaves together gentle yoga, free flowing spontaneous movement and sacred sound, to reconnect you to your natural abiding source of joy, peace and love.

It can be easy to allow the busyness of life to override your need to come back to what truly nourishes you. This Saturday morning workshop offers you a chance to put it all down and tend to that sacred space within you. You are invited to reset and recharge as you:

RELEASE tension and blocked energy 

RECONNECT to your aliveness and flow

AWAKEN your free and authentic self expression

Come as you are. Bring all of yourself. No other experience needed.

Julia, has a passion for sharing practices that light up the heart and soul. She brings a unique blend of experience as a heart centered yoga teacher, (E-RYT 500), Soul MotionTM dance facilitator and kirtan musician. Amidst it all she will be sharing music from her recent album “Embody Love”, available for listening at www.bandcamp.com and most major music streams.

SATURDAY APRIL 13th @ 10am - 1pm
Where: The Sane Living Center is adjacent to Hip Vegan, 316 E Matilija St, Ojai, CA 93023
Exchange: $30 ahead of time, $35 on the door
To bring: yoga mat, loose comfortable clothing, water, journal and pen

Get your tickets Here

Photos will be taken during the event for the Sane Living Center. You can elect to not be in them if you choose.

 

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The Call of the Earth: a transformational Playshop
Jul
7
2:00 PM14:00

The Call of the Earth: a transformational Playshop

• Slow down & tune in to your body’s wisdom
• Reconnect & awaken new areas of feeling in your body
• Cultivate a strong foundation from which to live your fullest expression
• Rise Up With new levels of vitality and self confidence

In this first playshop of a series that will journey through the elements, we focus on EARTH. 

Through sacred breath, transformative movement, healing sound, meditation, journalling & therapeutic art you will be supported to deepen your connection to your foundation while unlocking stagnant energies in the hips, pelvis, legs and feet.

Rest down to find holding and support. 
Release energies that are no longer serving you. 
Rise up with new levels of vitality, abundance, strength and self confidence. 

>> Do you long to feel more at home in your body? <<
This is your invitation.

Cultivate strong and stable ground from which to live your purpose and manifest your soul’s highest expression. 

This afternoon gives you a chance to dive deep in a safe and sacred space with like minded and hearted souls. If you’re ready to step into a new way of being and have fun along the way... this workshop is for you!

And if you bring a friend, not only do you get the delight of accompanying each other through soulful terrain but you both get a discount. 

I very much look forward to playing with you soon!

DETAILS: 
Location: Somatic Sanctuary, 410 W. Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA
Exchange: Pre-register: $55, Bring a friend: $45 each
Day of: $65
A portion of the proceeds will go to restoring balance to our mother earth through the great work of www.treesisters.org

REGISTER:
at Somatic Sanctuary
P: 805.633.9230
E: office@somaticsanctuary.com
or sign up online
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=809242&stype=-8&sTG=26&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000008&date=07/07/18&sSU=true

Julia Berkeley has a passion for sharing transformative practices that ignite the heart’s light. She regularly teaches yoga (RYT 500), is a Soul MotionTM dance facilitator, kirtan artist and certified soul centered healer. With a playful spirit and deep presence she brings a vast array of experience to support your soul to shine. 

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