Winter 2016
IMBOLC
Tuesday, February 2: Please join us at the Bay School in Blue Hill for an Imbolc/Candlemas ritual and women’s singing circle. Starts at 7 pm.
Program:
**FMI: call/text Eileen at (207) 441-2785 or send a message to eileen.mielenhausen@gmail.com.
KIRTAN!
Sunday, February 7: Join Todd Glacy, Nicole Heath, and me for kirtan at the Grand Opening for Nicole’s new Idylwild Yoga and Healing Arts studio located at 406 State St., Suite 2 in Ellsworth (next to Woodland Studio on Rt. 1A). Open House from 2-6 pm; Kirtan and gong meditation from 4:30-6 pm. Suggested donation is $10 (minimum). FMI, contact Nicole Heath at 266-9297 or idylwildyoga@icloud.com.
Rev. Todd Glacy, MA, is a Spiritual Facilitator and Kirtan-wallah who takes great joy helping people live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. He specializes in creating sacred space and offering transformational experiences which encourage and empower people to relax, tune in and reconnect with their truest and most authentic selves. More info about Todd at: www.sacredsoundandliving.com
Drum Circle with Eileen and friends in Penobscot on Saturday, February 27 (in afternoon or evening?)
FMI: call/text Eileen at (207) 441-2785 or send a message to eileen.mielenhausen@gmail.com.
Experience kirtan with Sally Clinton and Eileen Mielenhausen at Ayushri Yoga studio in Blue Hill. Stay tuned for date and time!
Spring 2016
Saturday, March 19: 8,000 Sacred Drums Spring Equinox Ceremony and Water Blessing
4 pm at Curtis Cove, East Blue Hill
Saturday, April 2: World of Women’s Wellness
9 am-2 pm at Thomas College, Waterville
Offering free Reiki sessions!!
Saturday, April 16: Mind, Body, Spirit Festival
10 am-4 pm at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, Rt. 3
Eileen Mielenhausen and Brenda Bywater are offering 15 or 30 minute Reiki sessions. Additionally, Brenda offers spiritual direction consultations.
Eileen will also be leading a free mini-workshop from 9:45-10:25 a.m. “Raise Your Vibration with Drumming.”
More info on the festival here: Mind-Body-Spirit-Festival-Program-Belfast-April-16-2016pub
Summer 2016
Summer Solstice Drum Circle
Please join us for a Summer Solstice Drum Circle on Sunday, June 19 from 6-9 pm at the Light Heart Retreat Center in Sullivan.
The evening will begin with a potluck dinner at 6 pm, followed by a drum circle led by Eileen Mielenhausen. Join us in this lovely space as we gather in the Circle of Intent to celebrate summer and raise the vibration for a season of growth and healing.
Stone Circle at Light Heart Retreat Center
We will begin at 6 pm with a potluck dinner. After the meal, we will light a campfire, smudge, call in the directions and commence drumming, dancing, and singing as the full moon in Sagittarius rises.
No experience necessary! Bring a chair, drums if you have them, food, friends and family–and maybe a swimsuit. Space is limited, so please RSVP.
The event will be held rain or shine. Free and open to all ages, although donations to Light Heart Retreat Center are gratefully accepted.
To RSVP, for directions, or for more details about the drum circle and other upcoming programs, call/text Eileen at 441-2785 or email eileen.mielenhausen@
5th Annual Women’s Wellness Fair
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
4-7 pm
Location: Emlen Hall, The Bay School, Blue Hill
Sponsored by Blue Hill Memorial Hospital.
Fall 2016
Please join us for several unique programs with Santa Fe pianist, composer, and sound healing guide James Ballard during his tour of Maine.
“The spontaneous heart song Jim plays for each of us highlights the uniqueness of each person. I found myself ‘tumbling in the waters of the Mississippi,’ full of happiness, power and grace, as I listened to his musical gift. I really didn’t want the music to ever stop!”
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Sound*Celebration (a Soul-centered Concert) with visiting pianist and composer James Ballard at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth, 121 Bucksport Rd., Ellsworth, 6-7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Sound*Celebration (a Soul-centered Concert) with Santa Fe pianist and composer James Ballard at Bagaduce Music Lending Library’s Performance Hall, 49 South St., Blue Hill, 6:30-8 pm
Friday, October 7, 2016
“I-Care…What’s Best for Me”
at HeartStone House, 634 Meadow Rd., Hampden, 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $20 (pre-register); $25 at the door. (Scholarships available.) To register or for more info, contact Eileen Mielenhausen at (207) 441-2785 or eileen.mielenhausen@gmail.com. Registration form and flyer: 10-7-16_i-care-flyer pre-reg_form_10-7-16_wkshp
Sunday, October 9, 2016
“I-Care, We-Care…What’s Best for You and Me”
Autumnal Equinox Healing Arts Fair
10 am-4 pm at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer.
Eileen Mielenhausen will be offering 20 minute Reiki sessions, as well as a sound bath meditation program with Portland musician Todd Glacy.
Todd Glacy (the Gong Guy) is coming back to coastal Maine this fall!!!
- Saturday, October 22 in Brewer and Bangor
- Sunday, October 23 in Ellsworth
- Monday, October 24 in Blue Hill
The afternoon will begin with a nourishing Yoga class lead by Nicole with LIVE music by Todd, followed by Pranayama, or breathwork. Then, Nicole will lead the participants in Yoga Nidra, a very relaxing and profound experience connecting us with our Inner Self. Todd will follow the Yoga Nidra with his amazing Gong Journey. We will complete the afternoon with a sharing circle to integrate our experience.
In our experience, this is an amazingly profound class that may offer answers to questions you may be carrying in your life. Your answers come from within, and this class guides you to that Inner place of deep Wisdom. In the very least, you will experience a very relaxing and nourishing class.
All props are provided, including mats. It is advised that you wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in, preferably in layers. Bring water in a covered container, and a favorite blanket. A scarf, or light material, can be used over your eyes during the Yoga Nidra and Gong Journey portion.
Registration is required for this class. Class fee is $40, to be paid upon registration to hold your spot. You can contact Kalyani Nicole Heath at idylwildyoga@icloud.com or 207-266-9297 to reserve your spot, or with any questions.
This class will be followed by a Community Kirtan with Nicole, Todd, and Eileen at 6:30 pm!!! Don’t miss this incredible offering by Todd Glacy!
Kirtan is by Donation with a Suggested Minimum of $10. No need to register for the Kirtan. Please bring family and friends!
For more details about drum circles and other upcoming programs, call/text Eileen at 441-2785 or email eileen.mielenhausen@
Soul Messages by Phyllis Capanna
