Gathering of Like Minds
Located at The Pearl Psychedelic Institute
1st Monday of the Month (next one on April 7th)
6 pm-7 pm
Once a month, you are invited to join a safe and supportive community for a themed, thought-provoking conversation. This is your time to be seen, heard, and supported by your tribe. Whether you lovingly share your stories or hold space for others, this gathering offers a nurturing environment for connection and growth as individuals and as a sangha—a spiritual community.
Guided Dawn Shanthi DiVita
Dawn will lead these monthly gatherings through the profound yet approachable book The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga & Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele.
The Yamas and Niyamas—the first two limbs of the eight-fold path of yoga sutras—offer timeless spiritual guidelines that remain profoundly relevant today. Deborah Adele’s practical and lighthearted approach to these ten foundational principles empowers us to take ownership of our lives, cultivate fulfillment, and make conscious choices in attitude, thought, and action.
What to Expect
Each session will focus on a specific chapter of the book. Dawn will introduce insights from the chapter, sparking reflection through questions, journaling, and sharing. Bring a notebook and pen to capture your thoughts! While participation in discussions is encouraged, reading the chapter in advance or contributing feedback is optional. Your presence is more than enough.
Monthly Themes:
April: Truthfulness (Satya)
May: Nonstealing (Asteya)
June: Nonexcess (Brahmacharya)
Community Support
Love donations are welcomed and appreciated, but are not required to participate.
This monthly gathering offers self-discovery and communal growth opportunities in a welcoming and peaceful setting.
We can’t wait to see you there! Let us know you are coming.
Email [email protected]
To learn more about The Pearl, click the link...
Located at The Pearl Psychedelic Institute
55 Academy St.
Waynesville, NC 28786
POSTPONED ~ Kirtan & Vedic Chanting: Refuge of Sound
Located at Yoga DiVita in Church Street Studios
with Vedic Counselor & Musician Allison Dennis
Join Vedic Counselor & Musician Allison Dennis for music that pulls
you away from the story of the day and into the cave of the heart.
Healing sound addresses the deep waters of emotion and inspires an
easier flow and a lighter perspective.
About Allison Dennis
Allison is a scholar, advisor, and teacher with 25 years of experience in Vedic (Indian) wisdom systems. Her longevity in this
field has allowed for a certain intuitive mindset that has refined her
ability to communicate complex ideas in simple and straightforward
language.
Her innovative program "Nāda Nakșatra Upāsana" teaches techniques for
harmonizing emotions through a personalized rāga, or Indian music
scale, that is prescribed based on the individual’s natal birth chart.
This method comes from the temples of South India and was taught to
Allison by her music guru K. Sridhar. She also has a counseling
practice and works online with people all over the world. Learn more
at www.allisondennis.com and Instagram account @ombluesky
Energy Exchange
Location
Yoga DiVita within Church Street Studios
225 Church Street, Suite 205
Waynesville, NC 28786
SOULPRENEUR GATHERING
Located at Yoga DiVita in Church Street Studios
Monday, April 28th from 7 pm-8:30 pm
with Dawn DiVita & Cara Helene
Being a solopeneur is hard, especially when your work comes from your heart and soul. 💖
That is why we are delighted offer a FREE gathering for like-hearted entrepreneurs to connect, find support, and grow!
Come as You Are
Tired. Excited. Overwhelmed. Passionate.
Needing problem solving, creative solutions, and a hug?
~ The first half: sharing, support, and reflecting on the prior month.
~ The second half: developing new skills for growth and setting intentions for the month ahead.
~ Themes for growth will shift with the seasons to provide perspective and to give yourself grace on your journey.
~ Intertwined in it all, we will laugh, and maybe cry, but we will move through it together.
~ This is a human experience to help you show up more fully to offer your magic to the world.
Feel free to bring a snack or drink to share!
No pressure - sometimes you can bring and sometimes you will receive. Come as you are!
We are delighted to offer a FREE gathering for like-hearted entrepreneurs to connect, find support, and grow!
Meet Your Hosts
Cara Helene! She helps soul-driven entrepreneurs design lives and work that align with their true calling — so they can create lasting change without burning out.
After 12 years as an entrepreneur and a career spanning advocacy, academia, and government, Cara learned that true impact comes from working and living from the heart and soul.
Drawing from holistic wellness practices, seasonal astrology, creative arts therapies, somatic energy & sound healing, and deep nature connection, she guides change-makers to build lives that truly nourish them — and the world.
www.CaraHelene.love
Dawn Shanthi DiVita! For over two decades, she has been a vibrant force in holistic wellness, blending the wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda, and mindful living to help others achieve harmony in body, mind, and spirit. Dawn has been called “The Unfiltered Teacher,” because of her authentic, no-nonsense approach, which creates a safe and welcoming space for diverse communities to thrive. She has had extraordinary experiences leading and collaborating in retreats, satsangs, and workshops. Embracing a blend of soulful wisdom, playful authenticity, and delicious possibilities, Dawn invites everyone to explore the joy of living well.
www.yogadivita.com/about
Location
Yoga DiVita within Church Street Studios
225 Church Street, Suite 205
Waynesville, NC 28786