Solar Eclipse Gathering Offerings:

Cherokee Sweat Lodge
Yona FrenchHawk

Throughout the weekend Yona will be offering sweat lodge ceremony in the traditional Cherokee manner. You'll be able to experience this ancient form of prayer together with this beautiful soul who's been leading ceremony for over 50 years. He'll also be sharing song and stories during fire circles and other moments during the weekend. We are grateful and honored to have Yona as a part of our community and are sure you'll feel the same.
The meditative, healing and enlightening effects of the labyrinth are often characterized as a “four-fold path””
• Remembering – gathering one’s thoughts
• Releasing – letting go of distractions and burdens
• Receiving – at the center, receiving inner peace, insight, and wisdom
• Resolve – readiness to face the world anew
​Each person’s path is different, and there will be ample time for private, meditative, purposeful individual pilgrimages.

​Labyrinth Construction and Walk​
Danny Lindsey

The labyrinth is a form of maze, but with no blind alleys or paths, only one true path leading from the entrance to the center. The basic design has been around for at least 5,000 years, and appears in such disparate cultures as Celtic and Roman, even in India and Sumatra. In the American Southwest, the design can be found woven into baskets and painted on Native American artifacts as well. For the gathering at 7 Springs to celebrate the eclipse, we will take the time and avail ourselves of the opportunity to “align ourselves with our natural surroundings, our community, and our purpose” by creating and walking the path of a classical labyrinth. Our objective is to realize a deeper connection to ourselves, to our community and with the Earth. We will create a 7 circuit classical labyrinth which will mirror the movement of the sun’s arc across the sky, and which will combine with the workshops and other offerings to act as a mirror to the labyrinth of life. 
In this class you will:
  • be introduced to Maori culture and way of life
  • learn how to do simple work on your own body with the help of a tool that will be provided to you
  • learn how to clear the energy released from the work

Introduction to Maori Healing
Ana Goncalves

​Maori Healing promotes the opening and release of physical, emotional, spiritual and mental blockages held long in the body. Working on the central nervous system, the treatment stimulates internal organs, releases toxic waste, tension and pain. This profound work reaches into the depths of the cells, filling cleared space with new energy of life and vitality. Maori Healing is as much physical work as it is energy work. In this Maori workshop, Ana Goncalves (Maori Bodyworker) will teach how to work on your own body with the Rakau, freeing what is no longer needed.
In this class you'll learn:
  • how to move your body to the simple rhythms capoeira music.
  • to sing and clap to create energy for the players within the circle.
  • a few basic sequences of movements with a partner that can be used freeform when "playing" the game of capoeira in the circle.

Capoeira - A Brazilian Art Form
Mestre Avestruz

Capoeira is a vigorous "game" that combines dance, ritual, fight, and music. It is played within a circle of people that are playing instruments, clapping hands and doing call and response singing. Two players cartwheel into the circle and "play" the game of capoeira. The game involves circular kicks, rolls, and cartwheels - all without touching each other and within the rhythm of a dance step called the "ginga." This workshop will engage people to find their internal rhythm by learning the basic way of moving in capoeira (the ginga), simple percussive rhythms, and a few movements that are coordinated with a partner. Guided by the music, students will learn to interact with each other through movement.
You'll Come away from this session with:
  • A vibrant community of like minded yogis, farmers, artists.
  • Understanding the experience of your own inner direction while seeing others as yourself.
  • Potential Connection to infinite cosmic powers that hold the world with deep compassion for all.

Healing Ring of Tantra
Ajeet Khalsa

The healing Ring is taught on powerful planetary transits and full moons. The experience consists of practice of Kundalini Yoga then meditation. The Ring is a simple way for our creative community to experience a subtle change to their body, mind and essence. Gathering in a circle sitting with eyes closed we chant and respond seed mantras that exhalt our true Self. Ajeet is a self- initiated Kundalini Yogi and was given this esoteric healing practice from her spiritual teacher, Yogi Bhajan. A mahan tantric master from northern India in the Punjab, Yogi Bhajan shared many deep and profound skills with his students. As we move deeper into the conflict of planetary and political climate change, we must sit together and vibrate the cosmic light. Our sutra for this group consciousness practice is "vibrate the cosmos, and the cosmos shall clear the path!"
You'll come away with:
  • An understanding of how to apply permaculture principles to communities and relationships
  • Compassionate Communication tools
  • An understanding of collaborative design techniques

Social Permaculture
​Zachary Towne-Smith

Are you seeking harmony in your communities? How can permaculture principles guide your efforts to bridge the divides so many of us are feeling? Although permaculture is typically understood as a way to relate to our natural environment, it is just as applicable and important to apply it to our selves and our communities. Using participatory games and activities we'll explore the principles of permaculture and practice simple tools to improve communication and encourage collaboration.
During this class you'll:
  • Learn to relax and rest in a pose so we can reset our nervous system
  • Reconnect with ourselves by restoring the body, senses and mind to their natural function and awaken a subconscious awareness that allows you to feel no separation.
  • Let go, releasing long-held emotions by coming face-to-face with buried experiences. Going deep inside yourself you'll face, acknowledge and release in a safe controlled space.

Profound Yin Yoga Class
​Christy Miu

Yin Yoga has the same goals and objectives as any other school of yoga; however, it directs the stimulation normally created in the asana portion of the practice deeper than the superficial or muscular tissues (which we are calling the yang tissues). Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice.

Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.

​It will be followed by a guided Yoga Nidra meditation.
If you attend this class you'll:
  • Learn how to build trust in partnerships. 
  • Develop communication skills, both verbal and non verbal. 
  • Learn how to let go and play!

AcroYoga
Rebekah & Frank 

In a culture where we have lost a deep level of physical connection, AcroYoga offers a space where people can connect with one another, build trust, and develop deep and meaningful relationships. It is a dynamic partner practice that blends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts. Through this session, we will work closely with spotters, providing a safe and supported environment for newcomers. We will introduce the philosophy, and explore both the Lunar and Solar applications of the practice.
Through this ceremony you'll:
  • Open your Heart
  • Feel more connected with nature and everything around
  • Feel creatively inspired

Cacao Ceremony
​​Jessi & Zach

Cacao is the sacred medicine of the Maya. We learned to love and share this medicine while living in Guatemala, which is where we source our fair trade high vibrational beans from. Join us for an unforgettable heart-opening burst of creative energy that will propel us into collective experience of the solar eclipse.
You'll come away with:
  • A deeper understanding of how you already move you body.
  • Certain guidelines to refer to for how to move your body well.
  • Hopefully, a feeling of empowerment knowing that your health is in your hands!

Yoga for Anatomical Empowerment
Leah Van Winkle

This workshop is a guided yoga practice as a framework for coming to a deep understanding of one’s body. We'll learn how to be safe and effective in our bodies within many different patterns of possible movements. As we learn to move our bodies well, we can apply this learning to all the situations we find ourselves in off the mat, be it play, work, manual labor, office work, or whatever you do regularly! The focus within this workshop is coming to understand YOUR body, YOUR movement patterns, and working with what YOU need to address. It is my belief that the more deeply we know and understand ourselves, the more we can interact with the world around us from a place of empowerment. Come ready to move, be playful, and explore deeply! Open to all experience levels, expect to move and find challenges suitable for your needs.
You'll come away with:
  • a renewed sense of being through self inquiry and mindful movement
  • a Qi Gong practice that you can utilize daily to re-align your energy
  • clarity, intention, and joy

Move Into Stillness
Carolyn Little

As we gather to celebrate the alignment of the Sun, Moon and the Earth, we will have the opportunity to align our complete being (body, mind, and soul) through a practice that will integrate a grounded, warming, vinyasa flow; incorporating a cleansing Qi Gong practice; completed with cooling yin postures and meditation. Explore these teachings in your own practice to gradually release outdated belief systems, and awaken into a fresh, spontaneous, and vital new way of being in the world. Flow into your center. Move into stillness. ​
Through sharing in this creation you'll:
  • Experience the importance of understanding impermanence in life.
  • Cultivate gratitude for all of life.
  • Unlock your fullest creative potential.

Earth Art Mandala Experience
Erica Morgan

Explore. Connect. Collect. Create. Tap into your inner creative and curious spirit and explore the magic and healing of Earth Art and Mandalas. When we create an Earth Art Mandala, we celebrate the sacred beauty of life, find a deeper connection to our planet, and experience the joy of impermanence. We release the self- the ego- and embrace unity to collectively handcraft our vision and dreams. The experience begins with open circle to for intention setting and sharing, and calling on mother earth through meditation. Then we wander off into the forest to explore through walking meditation, connect to the sacred intelligence of nature, and collect the pieces of mother earth that call to our spirit. With our bounty in tow, we join back together at the creation location to organize the materials by color, texture, shape, and element. Layer by layer, we will observe, feel, and watch the magic unfold as we take turns adding to the mandala. And finally we close with meditation and offerings of gratitude. ​
This class will give you:
  • The beginning of an understanding of a historical fencing technique in a fun, energetic class.
  • The benefits of fencing in the improvement of balance and coordination.
  • A way to strengthening the mind/body connection in a fast paced, strategic form of kinetic expression.

Medieval Dussack Fencing
Ryan Van Winkle

Wooden dussack is the modern interpretation of a training weapon used by sparring groups over the centuries to simulate short, single-edged weapons. It helps to improve fencing technique without the fear of injury. The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the fundamentals of this type of fencing. The class will cover basic cuts and feature some light sparring between classmates. Students will learn how to hold a weapon and properly wear basic fencing safety gear. This class is for anyone with an interest in learning about historical fencing. The benefits of this type of activity are improvement in balance and coordination, and learning a fun and interesting skill.
In this course you'll gain:
  • A clear understanding of the Ethics of Permaculture Design
  • A clear Understanding of the Principles of Permaculture Design
  • A greater interest in Permaculture Design and Regenerative Design

Introduction to Permaculture
Mark Tedsen

An introduction into the Ethics and Principles of Permaculture.
The foundations of permaculture are the ethics which guide the use of the 12 design principles, ensuring that they are used in appropriate ways.These principles are seen as universal, although the methods used to express them will vary greatly according to the place and situation. They are applicable to our personal, economic, social and political reorganisation as illustrated in the permaculture flower.
Each principle can be thought of as a door that opens into whole systems thinking, providing a different perspective that can be understood at varying levels of depth and application.
This class will give you:
  • A mind-body connecting warm up and a fun theme based on the basic elements of dance and movement such as space, time, force and body.
  • Opportunities to explore developmental movement, spatial and rhythmic awareness, sensory motor stimulation as well as dancing just for the joy of it!
  • Relaxation, bonding and creative problem solving.

Parent-Child Creative Dance
Angela Hill

This class provides fun opportunities to explore developmental movement, spatial and rhythmic awareness, sensory motor stimulation as well as dancing just for the joy of it! Your child will build their creative problem solving and physical skills as you add to your playful parenting toolkit. We use fun props and music that will inspire the dancer in both of you. You will relax and have fun as you enjoy getting into your bodies and finding your groove together. Each class includes a mind-body connecting warm up and a fun theme based on the basic elements of dance and movement such as space, time, force and body. This is a great way to give your child some time to practice being in a “class” and learning from a teacher but with you there to model how to “do” it just by being there and having fun right along with them.
In this interactive workshop we will:
  • use movements such as bouncing and rolling as well as hands-one work and gentle contact improvisation along with breath and vocalisations/toning to get into touch with what’s inside of us.
  • get to know deep parts of ourselves that have been overlooked and overtensed while bringing playfulness, ease and support to our bodies.
  • balance the tone of the autonomic nervous system as well as the tone of our organs and our organ-like psoas muscle.

Vital Organs Movement
​Angela Hill

​In Vital Organs we will use body-mind movement practices to explore our organs and get out of our habitual movement patterns. We will use movements such as bouncing and rolling as well as hands-one work and gentle contact improvisation along with breath and vocalisations/toning to get into touch with what’s inside of us. We will get to know deep parts of ourselves that have been overlooked and overtensed while bringing playfulness, ease and support to our bodies. We will balance the tone of the autonomic nervous system as well as the tone of our organs and our organ-like psoas muscle.
Through this workshop you'll:
  • Expand and release your life force
  • Re-write unhelpful beliefs and social conditioning
  • Let the body point the path towards empowerment and liberation

Tantric Expression
​​​Nick Meador

Join holistic facilitator Nick Meador for an inspiring and insightful journey that weaves together therapeutic practices for body, mind, and spirit. First Nick will lead an OSHO active meditation, such as Chakra Breathing (a standing breathwork that activates and cleanses the body’s energy centers) or the Dynamic (a catharsis experience). Nick customizes this with his transformational coaching to cultivate spiritual warriorship so you can better handle whatever life puts in your way. After setting things in motion, we’ll transition into more verbal territory and use interpersonal exercises to build awareness and communication skills. You’ll identify limiting beliefs and thought patterns in order to re-write them with something more empowering. This is all capped at beginning and end by intention and integration circles, so that we can have a deep, powerful experience and also support each other in finding more liberation, joy, and fulfillment.
This workshop will give you:
  • A brief overview of Taoist philosophy
  • A brief overview of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
  • Experience through demonstrations and mini treatments

Acupuncture Inro & Demo
​​​Brodie Burris

A short lecture on Chinese medicine and acupuncture followed by Q & A and demonstrations for those interested in experiencing.
In this session you will learn:​
  • what's blocking your creativity
  • tools to access and implement creative ideas
  • to approach new opportunities with curious confidence

Creativity for Kids 1-99 yrs
​​​Zachary Towne-Smith

What is creativity? Why can it be hard to find? Do you ever wish you could return to the creative abandon of your youth?
We believe we are all born creative! When children are encouraged in their creative endeavors they learn to approach challenges with a curious confidence. This promotes an ability to embrace uncertainty and flow. Together we'll recognize what beliefs are limiting our access to creativity and practice tools to manifest it in the world
This session  will:
  • Give students tools to achieve balance on the Slackline
  • Offer various yoga poses to try and practice on the line
  • Demonstrate proper set up of a primitive and racheting lines

Slackline Yoga
​​​David Siller

The ultimate test to your balance. What you achieve on the slackline you'll achieve in life! Learn the basics for getting on and staying on a slightly swaying rope stretched between trees. Once you master that you can add in balances and poses that will add new dimensions to your Yoga practice.