at Rising Tide International
Join us on the...
2nd Wednesday of the month
May 8, 2024
7PM-8:30PM
Doors Open 6:30 PM
$5 At The Door
Coffee & Snacks Available
In remembrance of the coffee houses of yore, where poets and the "wordsmiths" gathered to share the wonders their words might evoke, we launch our 2023 version of "the coffee house."
We are calling on all Poets, Writers, and Wordsmiths to read and share their poetry/writings in an accepting ambiance, with a laid back, albeit enthusiastic audience!
Come read your poetry or written words, in an accepting ambiance of our wondrous diversity. We are beginning a series of gatherings for poets, writer, wordsmiths on the 2nd Wednesday of each month...
Each reader is allowed 5 minutes.Sign-ups are first in, first read.
You don't have to participate!
You may wish to enjoy the creative expression of others.
Coffee & snacks are available to purchase.
Doors open 6:30pm. Admission $5.
To Sign Up, first come, first heard. 5 min to 7 min. a reader.
At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, FL.
Come read your poetry or written words,
in an accepting ambiance of our wondrous diversity.
Presented by Carol Borsello with Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839
On Monday, May 13, 2024
This is an open Invitation to all Reiki III Masters of all lineages to come together to share, expand, enhance and brush up on Reiki.
You don't need to call, just come!
Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a table if you have one.A $5 donation will be requested to support the building at RTI.
REIKI to all for Peace and Healing on Earth and Prayers for the Opening of the Heart of All Humanity! Looking forward to seeing you again.
Blessings ever abound! Rev. Zan
May 13, 2024
7-8:30pm
In Person
Rising Tide International
5102 Swift Rd.
Sarasota, Fl 34231
Meditation begins at 6:30 pm
HOSTED BY Patricia and Jo
Next Meditation:
May 17 at Unity of Venice
Click the link below to join Zoom from your Computer
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2415832403?pwd=elhvU1RwdkhaYldwM0owdm5NTFk5QT09
For Tablets and Smart Phones using the Zoom App, use meeting-id and passcode below:
Meeting ID: 241 583 2403
Passcode: 342430
PLEASE DONATE to UNITY OF VENICE as though you were attending.
Women's Meditation Website: https://www.starsoundings.com/
Friday
May17, 2024
6:30pm
In Person and On Zoom
Unity of Venice
Venice, Fl
Virtual Doors opens 6:30pm
Meditation begins 7:00pm
No Rockin' Kirtan in May ... Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms out there!!!
This beautiful vibrant, full of great energy Kirtan Band will rock you...
RTI provides chairs, bolsters, blankets and pillows. Bring your family and friends to this uplifting venue of raising your vibration with spirit filled songs and mantras.
THE ROCKIN’ KIRTAN BAND offers a progressive blend of multicultural chants uniquely designed to foster love and open hearts!
The band synthesizes the energy of light rock with the soul of sacred chanting. Steve Biegel on guitar and vocals, invites the community to be part of the band as it sings, chants, meditates and dances to the music. Jay Kent adds his Kundalini Yoga training and beautiful voice along with percussion. Jesse Biegel is a Berklee College of Music graduate, a vocalist and talented drummer. Meredith is the bands manager.
THE ROCKIN’ KIRTAN BAND
Looks forward to singing, dancing, chanting with
All Of You!!
Suggested... $10 – $20 At The Door
Come join our page on Facebook: The Rockin’ Kirtan Band
In Person
Second Sunday's
June 9, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30 pm
Rising Tide International
5102 Swift Rd.
Sarasota, Fl 34231
InFo:
Rev. Zan 941-922-7839
Rev. Zan Butterfly Deerwoman in conjunction with Unity of Sarasota will be facilitating a Summer Solstice Celebration & Ceremony on Saturday, June 20 th 6:30 pm at the Labyrinth behind church.
A lovely and timely earth-ways ceremony to celebrate the start of Summer and the longest day of the year. We celebrate with a sacred fire circle, drumming, chanting, dancing, ceremony and more!
A perfect occasion for family and friends. Please bring folding chairs and wear comfy, seasonal clothes. Bring drums, rattles and other acoustical instruments to share.
There will be a request of donations to go towards the cost for upkeep of the Labyrinth.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring a chair upon which to sit, drums or rattles to shake or beat, bug spray for safe keeping, water for thirst, some money to donate for upkeep of the Labyrinth, and wear your colorful, comfy ceremonial clothes. We will drum, chant and earth dance our way around the fire in this celebration.
Together we will hold sacred space for the power of love and light to transcend and infiltrate all beings on this planet and that we may emulate the path of respect and forgiveness for all beings, including ourselves. It is time for us to connect deeply with one another, the earth, the oceans and all people.
Rev. Zan Benham, Butterfly Deerwoman will be officiating this event. Unity offers us the use of its Labyrinth.
For further information or questions call Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.
With blessing of Light,
Love and Ease for all,
Rev. Zan
Thursday
June 20, 2024
6:30 PM
Unity Of Sarasota Labyrinth
At 3023 Proctor Rd.
Sarasota, Florida 34231
Meditation begins at 6:30 pm
Zan Butterfly Deerwoman leads her annual meditation each April. In our final year, she's chosen to honor the Circle with a Sacred Pipe Ceremony. The Pipe has had a long and rich history in indigenous gatherings. The Lakota say instructions to use the pipe were given to the people by White Buffalo Calf Woman. In turn, each part of the pipe - the stem, bowl, tobacco, breath and smoke - is symbolic of the relationship between plants, animals, humans, the elements and spiritual beings that keep the cosmos in motion.
Pipe Carriers were specifically chosen to be guardians and stewards of the sacred pipe that was used in ceremonies. The tobacco used signifies prayers of blessings for the whole community. As the pipe is lit it's inhaled and exhaled as smoke and the blessings become visible.
Zan will be be accompanied by three other Pipe Carriers in this ceremony - Pam Cooper, Deborah Freed and Chetnah Lawless.
You'll be an integral part of this ceremony as the blessings pour out to all in our spiritual community.
WHAT TO BRING:
Men are Invited
Chairs
Candles
Drums
Water - Bug Spray
Cash or Checks for Donations to Unity
The meditation is held IN PERSON AT UNITY OF SARASOTA LABYRINTH, 3023 Proctor Rd. It is also simulcast on Zoom for the out-of-town audiences. Doors (physical and virtual) open at 6:30 so you can meet n greet.
Meditation begins at 7 pm and is offered by Donation to Unity of Sarasota for the use of the Labyrinth. Checks or Cash.
HOSTED BY Patricia and Jo
Friday
April 19, 2024
6:30pm
In Person and On Zoom
Unity Church Sarasota
3023 Proctor Rd
Sarasota, Fl 34231
“Like the air you breathe, abundance in all things is available to you. Your life will simply be as good as you allow it to be.” Abraham Hicks
A SHAMAN JOURNEY is similar to guided meditation enhanced by the heart beat of the large mother drum. The Journey will take us down and out through the dimensions of our imagination where reality and dream time interweave into a perfect tapestry based on your own special rhythms, understandings and frequencies.
We travel together into our own shaman's dream for our own personal guidance and discovery. This is an adventure and exploration into realms where information, messages, connections and relationships magically unfold.
Through the reverberation of the drum, inner gateways of frequencies open our sub-conscious mind helping us access guides, totems and insights for healing and understanding according to our own individuals need.
The Journey itself is approximately 30 to 40 min. The rest is preparation and processing.
WHAT TO BRING
Rising Tide International provides, yoga mats, bolsters, blankets and pillows and you may wish to bring your own for your comfort. Also bring something with which to cover your eyes for darkness and bring a spirit stone or rock, ( one which calls to you.) It will become your Wotai stone, or Sacred Stone and hold the experience for you. Those who have journeyed with me may have one already have one! Bring a pad and paper to notate your Journey, while it is still fresh.
Please RSVP with Rev. Zan, ButterflyDeerwoman in advance!
Upon confirmation an email with the particulars will be sent and space reserved for you.
Zan@woman-spirit.com or call my office land-line at 941-922-7839.
Cost is $25 in-advance. Payment must be received by no later than Friday, the 28th at 3pm. The price will increase to $30 thereafter.
You may pay via Paypal or preferably Zelle, using the address of Zan@woman-spirit.com. By mail send cash or check to Zan Benham at 2839 Trinidad St. Sarasota, FL 34231.
I look forward to sharing sacred space with you in this very different dynamic.
Blessings always abound,
Rev. Zan Butterfly Deerwoman
in person at Rising Tide, at 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, FL
FALL 2024
2pm-5:00pm
In Person
Rising Tide International
5102 Swift Rd.
Sarasota, Fl 34231
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Announcing...
updates to follow...
NEW REIKI CLASS
CERTIFICATION SERIES
Towards a Reiki III Master Healer
Certificate & Attunement
Saturday, October 19
Saturday, October 26
Saturday, November 9
Saturday, November 16
At Rising Tide Interantional, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota,Fl.
Class Fee: $111.00 each.
The series of 4 classes: $400.00.
Please confirm your intentions to attend the Reiki I Class by
October 17, 2024,
if not sooner so I may prepare.
Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email
with instructions for your preparation.
Class Fee: $111.00 per class. For the series, $400.00.
Series includes a FREE, private, 1 hour, hands-on Reiki teaching/healing session, with Rev. Zan, during our study of Reiki III, Part 1 or 2.
Payments: Cash, check or credit card on the "Offerings" page of Zan's website or via PayPal or preferably Zelle ( no fee), or using Zan@woman-spirit.com.
If you have taken Reiki with me before, and wish to do so again, you may take the class(es) for a modest donation of your choice.
Rev. Bill Adams will assist Rev. Zan in her Reiki Classes. Bill is a Masterful Reiki Practitioner, and an excellent assistant and dear friend. Rev. Zan is so appreciative to him for the healing, wisdom and help he has given her over the years.
A Personal Note From Rev. Zan:
This is most likely the last Reiki series I teach, as retirement
seems to be calling me. I will teach this final one, as I have
had some requests of late, and because teaching Reiki,
and watching the students evolve is one of my
most favorite things to do!
Information & Questions:
If you have question, or consideration,
please call, Rev. Zan at 941-922-7839 (office landline).
My email is: Zan@woman-spirit.com. or website, www.woman-spirit.com.
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REIKI is an ancient form of hands-on healing, whose roots go back to Siddharta Buddha, and the India-Nepal border in 620BC. Modern day REIKI was brought to the western world by Dr. Mikado Usui in 1922.
The word REIKI is two Japanese words, REI which means "Divine Source or Higher Power" and KI, means "Life Force Energy."
Reiki classes are spiritual journeys of breath, sound, meditation, chants, history, practices, working with Chakras and intention to help us overcome our mindset limitations. Once out of the way, they open a gateway for healing. In Reiki we are working with the "healing energy," that is available to all humans. We study symbols brought forth by Reiki Masters a long time ago from spirit, connected with symbols, forms and breath. The study of Reiki is a powerful path of initiation into this ancient, wondrous, healing art. This is also a study of the "Light" that we are.
The planet needs a many Reiki Masters as possible, at this time in our evolution, to spread light, love, peace and goodwill.
Information & Questions:
If you have question, or consideration, please call, Rev. Zan at 941-922-7839 (office landline). My email is: Zan@woman-spirit.com. or website, www.woman-spirit.com.
Payment:
Via PayPal or preferably Zelle using zan@woman-spirit.com
Checks mail to: 2839 Trinidad St. Sarasota, Fl 34231
For Information Call Zan 941-922-7839
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“Like the air you breathe, abundance in all things is available to you. Your life will simply be as good as you allow it to be.” Abraham