Community Services, Classes, & Workshops
Reiki & Sound
Honoring the Moon in Ritual
Breathwork Journey
Archetypes & Inner Journeying
Tending the Soul
Nature as Teacher & Healer
Browse and register for our current community classes, workshops, & retreats. You can explore each of our scheduled offerings in-depth, or click below to register for multiple events at once!
Sound Baths are relaxing meditations that involve singing bowls, bells, gongs, chimes, and many other ancient instruments. The sound waves create a kind of sonic field that “surrounds” your body, acting as a sort of energetic bath for your mind, body, and space. Anecdotal benefits of singing bowls and gongs originate 2,000 years ago, and new research seems to confirm the healing effects of sound on the brain and body. Gillian and Brenton collaborate throughout these sessions, bringing you a variety of sound, healing, elemental, and meditative experiences. Every class will include a sound bath as well as hands-on/near reiki healing while you listen.
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All backgrounds and experience levels welcome. Our space comfortably accommodates 9 people, so advanced registration is required to guarantee your mat. Feel free to bring extra blankets, mats, eye-covers, or anything else to help you have a relaxed, comfortable experience. (Note: We don’t recommend bringing a pillow for your head, since it makes it easier for you to fall asleep!)
FACILITATORS: Gillian DeBruno, Brenton Harris
LOCATION: Creative Spirit Collaborative, 739 W 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
DATES: 1st & 3rd Thursdays
TIME: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
CLASS COST: $20
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Blending pagan rituals, earth-based traditions, astrology, yoga, introspective journaling, and community, this immersive 90-minute experience offers a ritualization of the moon cycle. For all who are interested in ritual, deepening their relationship to the moon, and connecting with the natural rhythms of nature. Please bring a journal, your favorite mug, and blanket to be comfortable, while we sit in circle and move through our personal and collective intentions.
More info & register for Honoring the Moon in Ritual
All backgrounds and experience levels welcome. Please bring blankets, pillows, and anything else to help you sit with us in circle. You might also consider bringing a notebook/journal to capture insights and reflections. Our space comfortably accommodates 10 people for this experience, so advanced registration guarantees your spot.
FACILITATORS: Emily Snodgrass, Gillian DeBruno
LOCATION: Creative Spirit Collaborative, 739 W 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
DATES: On (or near) each New & Full Moon
TIME: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
COST: $20
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When we bring conscious awareness to our breath, we tap into a wellspring of insight, understanding, and vitality. In this monthly series we’ll draw upon specific breathing practices to facilitate an inner, meditative experience while actively engaging the body, through yogic breathing techniques, breath retention, Wim Hoff Method (WHM)-style exercises, rebirthing, and psychotropic breathwork. This class is open to everyone regardless of experience, and those with a background in meditation/pranayama will have the opportunity to deepen their practices with us.
More info & register for Breathwork Journey
All backgrounds and experience levels welcome. Please wear loose, comfy clothing and feel free to bring blankets, mats, and anything else to help you sit/lay and breathe with ease . Our space comfortably accommodates 10 people for this experience, so advanced registration guarantees your spot.
FACILITATORS: Rachelle Cornelius, Brenton Harris
LOCATION: Creative Spirit Collaborative, 739 W 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
DATES: 3rd Saturday each month (in the Winter)
TIME: 10:00am – 11:30am
CLASS COST: $20
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This monthly series will help to develop and deepen our relationships with symbolic resources. Through inner journeying with the archetypes, we will develop and practice a toolkit of consciousness-shifting techniques to access inner and subconscious landscapes. These deeper universal themes help to guide our unique and shared journey. Experience the interweaving of meaning and materiality that goes beyond the experience of separation in self.
More info & register for Archetypes & Inner Journeying
All backgrounds and experience levels welcome. Please bring blankets, pillows, and anything else to help you sit with us in circle. You might also consider bringing a notebook/journal to capture insights and reflections. Our space comfortably accommodates 10-12 people for this experience, so advanced registration guarantees your spot.
FACILITATORS: Solomon Buccola, Erin Heinitz
LOCATION: Creative Spirit Collaborative, 739 W 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
DATES: Saturday evenings
TIME: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
WORKSHOP COST: $30
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In this therapy-informed group, Jonathan and Olivia will guide you in cultivating conscious connection with self and others through poetry, guided imagery, mandala making, and journaling. This class will combine expressive arts and transpersonal approaches in a journey through various forms of artistic expression as integrative, healing modalities. In order to facilitate depth and connection, this class will be a “closed” group with a maximum of 10 participants, meeting 8 consecutive Wednesdays in the Spring.
More info & register for Tending the Soul
This is an 8-week “closed” group/class that will build upon information, practices, and discussions from previous weeks. Up-front registration required–only 10 total spots!
UPDATE 3/2/23: This class is currently SOLD OUT. We’re currently gathering interest for our next iteration of Tending the Soul (date TBA)–if you’re interested in attending please email [email protected]!
FACILITATORS: Jonathan Stemer, Olivia Haglund
LOCATION: Creative Spirit Collaborative, 739 W 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
DATES: 8-Week Class every Wednesday: 3/22 – 5/10
TIME: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
CLASS COST: Early bird pricing $140 (register by 2/14/23); $160 after
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Humans have drawn upon their connection with nature for health and well-being since time immemorial. Today research confirms what we’ve long known intuitively about the benefits of this reciprocal relationship. Join the Creative Spirit Community for a guided series of immersive, mindful, nature-centered workshops that explore the healing and transformative properties of the natural world. We’ll offer teachings and practices that help you access nature wherever and however you are, as we foster connection and community outdoors.
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*MINDFUL SOMATIC HIKE CANCELLED*
NEXT WORKSHOP: TBA
FACILITATORS: Brenton Harris, Olivia Haglund
DATE/TIME: TBA
LOCATION: TBA
COST:
Movement in nature brings myriad benefits to our brains, bodies, and minds. Join us for this mindful, somatic hike that will guide you into an embodied experience of elemental earth, fire, water, air, and space along the way. We’ll incorporate a release ritual at the summit (and depending upon the weather, we’ll pause there for a guided meditation).
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WHO CAN / SHOULD ATTEND?
Our Nature as Teacher groups are designed to deepen our relationship with self, community, and the natural world. This programming is for anyone, ranging from frequent wilderness explorers to urban dwellers seeking connection with their local surroundings. Our Reiki & Sound and Breathwork Journey groups are designed to benefit both long-term practitioners as well as people brand new to embodiment practices. If you’ve ever been curious about effective, body-centered, mindfulness practices for greater health and healing, there’s something here for you! Our Honoring the Moon in Ritual and Archetypes & Inner Journeying groups serve to deepen our connection with ourselves and with our community, through conscious, intentional practices. These circles are ideal for people looking to bring more intentionality to their lives through connection with nature, community, and more. Our Tending the Soul group will foster the connections within ourselves and with others, through the vehicle of expressive arts. Whether you find written and artistic practices effective for authentic being and expression, or you’re new to mandala and poetry and are curious about the process, we’d love for you to join us!
WHAT TO BRING?
For indoor circles and groups, there will be some yoga mats, pillows, and blankets available for use. Please bring personal yoga mats, cushions/pillows, blankets, etc to use for comfort and embodiment. For outdoor events and nature groups, please bring a cushion or chair to sit on and layered clothing to keep you dry, temperature regulated, and comfortable. There will be some outdoor yoga mats available for use. You might also consider bringing your own water, sunscreen, sun protection, insect repellent, and any other materials that will support your experience. For most, if not all events, you might consider also bringing a notebook and writing utensil. We’ll have these materials if required, but sometimes it’s nice to keep your insights and contemplations together in a journal you already utilize!
WHAT ABOUT COVID?
We take your health and safety seriously. We will continue to track county, state, and federal recommendations about Covid-19 precautions and respond accordingly. At this time, please note, we are honoring each person’s choice to manage their own Covid-19 risks: Masks are currently optional in our space and at our events. Please do not plan to attend in-person events if you have been sick with any type of symptoms or exposed to anyone who has been sick.
HOW DOES SPONSORSHIP WORK?
When you sponsor someone for our groups or services, you donate to our Foundation for Alternative Healing (FAH)–the non-profit side of CSC. We utilize this pool of resources to allow people who might be experiencing financial hardship to attend our events and participate in the healing power of community. If you’d like to contribute to someone else’s opportunity, please select “Sponsor someone” for any of our offerings above.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
If you’re experiencing financial hardship, we understand and can help you on a sliding scale basis or with sponsorship through our Foundation for Alternative Healing. Please contact us if you’re interested in attending and need creative solutions for financial assistance.
ACCESSIBILITY?
We strive to make our offerings available and accessible for all people. Please contact us if you have accessibility and accommodation questions.