The Essence of Self: Mindful Day Retreat

Name: The Essence of Self: Mindful Day Retreat
Start: 2024-06-30T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-06-30T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Private Montecito Estate

Schedule

Sun Jun 30 2024 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Private Montecito Estate | Santa Barbara, CA

Mindful Day Retreat at a beautiful private estate in Montecito. Gather. Nourish. Inspire. Designed for the Mind, Body, and Spirit.
We are back for the eight iteration of Soul Spire. Each and every event has been a wonderful evolution of the last. Join us for an enriching spiritual day retreat set at a beautiful private estate that is nestled in the heart of Montecito. This is a rare opportunity to gather, nourish, and inspire while surrounded by beautiful people like you in a beautiful place.
We will be learning about the true path of spirituality and how to tap into the essence of self, so that we may culitvate the divine virtues within us to be of better service to ourselves, our families, our friends, and our communities at large.
We will dabble with authentic relating games, the concept of sewa (selfless service), breathework, sound healing, and more to open our hearts and relax our minds.
Afterward, everyone is encouraged to mingle, fostering connections and community as we head into an amazing, health-conscious dinner that awaits us, showcasing organic vegan and vegetarian-friendly options prepared by the amazing Florida, head chef at Casa De Las Flores.
This sumptuous dinner not only nourishes the body but also the soul, reflecting our ethos of mindful, sustainable living. Each bite is a testament to the earth's abundance, a celebration of food's capacity to heal, nurture, and bring people together. Additionally, Ashleigh Ayazi, founder of Blissful Bites will be preparing mouth watering vegan desserts for us.

With our bodies and minds prepared we will dive into mantra meditation, a practice so beautifully simplistic that it transcends age and experience. This technique brings your mind into a state of serene tranquility, offering a welcome reprieve from the constant barrage of distractions that characterize our modern lives. The mantra serves to strip away the myriad stories, ideas, and beliefs that often hinder us from accessing our highest, most liberated selves.

As evening falls, Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji, may grace us by sharing the authentic teachings of the East to help expand our hearts and illuminate our minds with the perennial wisdom that has been passed down by the spiritual masters of the East.

Closing out the night we'll gather for a heartwarming open heart mic session, where everyone is welcome to share a song, a poem, or simply express themselves in any form they wish. Feel free to bring an instrument if you wish.

The teachings and practices you'll encounter during our retreat promise to bring about a transformative shift in both your spiritual journey and everyday life. They will influence your thought patterns, self-reflection, and responses to daily stressors such as anxiety and frustration.

This retreat is open to all, regardless of your spiritual background or disposition. Our aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for everyone. Our intention is to bring together a community of like-minded and hearted individuals, make new connections, share the practices that will help you to find peace, harmony, and joy in your life, and create memorable experiences while surrounded by beauty.

:: Cost ::
The value of this event is priceless, but if we had to put a price on it we would estimate about $300. We understand that the economy has effected people in various ways and want to make this event accessible to those that would greatly benefit from it thus we have opened tiered ticket pricing to accommodate as many people as we can.
Tier 1 - $75
Tier 2 - $150
Tier 3 - $300
f you have an issue with checkout, please email [email protected] and we can work around it. RSVP closes 24 hours prior to event start time.
100% of proceeds go towards making more events like this for our community.
:: Location ::
Private estate in Montecito, CA
Arrival information will be emailed within 24 hours after you register to the event. Please check your email and/or spam folder. If you don't receive an email, please email [email protected]
:: Meet Your Facilitators::
Flowing River
Flowing River is a poet, musician, and spiritualist that studies under the tutelage of Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji and the Sangat of the Divine Light. Having traveled to over 30 countries he has amassed a wealth of knowledge on how to cleanse, clear, and purify the mind, body, and spirit. Flowing River now aims to share this wisdom with all who are ready to make a positive change in their lives for the better.

Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji
Since his early childhood, Bahadur Singh Ji, endearingly known as “Bhaji”, grew up in the presence of respected saints. Bhaji is a 4th generational spiritualist that spent 35 years in the service to His Holiness the late Sant Baba Jaswant Singh Ji Khalsa. The foundational teachings are based on the scriptures of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The Sangat of the Divine Light is a lineage of Oneness in diversity, nurtured in the soil of humbleness, love, and compassion for all.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sit and meditate in the sadh sangat with Bhaji and other divine souls seeking connection with the one divine truth.