Werk Out Music and Arts Festival: August 4-7 2016
@ Legend Valley, Thornville OH

 

Hello Tribe.

IllumIKnation Station Grassroots Education welcomes each of you to join your brothers and sisters in learning about subjects that you care about! We are very excited to return to Werk Out Festival at Legend Valley to host educational workshops. This is our 3rd season helping you Werkers teach each other.

Workshops will be located at the IllumIKnation Station workshop dome. Look for our large geodesic dome, on the hill near the live artists’ tent.

We are a grassroots group that travels around to music festivals and other events promoting education, exploration, community, and making a difference in the world. Our presenters are volunteers like YOU who want to share their knowledge, and our topics are as varied as your interests! Come join in learning and sharing with your festi-family by visiting online at www.IKSdome.com, on Facebook, or by email at [email protected], 

Come get your learning on!

Workshop Schedule and Full Descriptions can be found below.

Werk Out Music and Arts Festival 2016 Werkshops with IllumIKnation StationWorkshop Schedule and Full Descriptions can be found below.

Thursday Werk Out IKS Workshop Schedule

Opening Blessing and Gaia Healing Ceremony
         5:00–6:00pm, By: Laura Carmody

 Energy Work for Everybody
        6:00-7:00pm, By: Benjamin Halper 

Meditation is Concentrated Life: Guided Meditation
         7:00–8:00pm, By: Frank Tennyson

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Friday Werk Out IKS Workshop Schedule

Chakra Meditation with Didgeridoo
         9:00-10:00am, By: Marah Halper and Benjamin Halper

The Basics of Moving Metal: Cold Forging 101
         10:00-11:00am, By: Adina Segal of Gentle Blossom Arts 

Vin Yin Yoga
—OUTSIDE
         10:30-11:30am, By: Jamie Leigh Driver 

Crystal Healing: Balancing Crystals
         11:00am-Noon, By: Ahlee Dawson 

Intro to Juggling
—OUTSIDE
         11:30am-12:30pm, By: Brandon Green of Anadono 

Lucid Dreaming: Wake the Dreams into Reality
         Noon-1pm, By: Levi Thornton 

Flower Power with Mini Hoops Flowshop
—OUTSIDE
         12:30am-1:30pm, By: Satchi Saye 

Stop, Listen, then Play Drumshop
         1:00-2:00pm, By: Justin Musgrave of Creation Station 

Unlocking Universal Life Flow-Shop
—OUTSIDE
         1:30-2:30pm, By: Laura Carmody

Playing and Healing with Paint: a Therapeutic Approach to Painting
         2:00-3:00pm, By: Lauren Schildberg 

Balance is Key: Life Balance and Indoboarding Werkshop
—OUTSIDE
         2:30-4:00pm, By: Ahlee Dawson 

Sitting with God: Begin at Your Goal (Joyous Guided Meditation)
         3:00-4:00pm, By: Frank Tennyson 

Kratom, What Is It and How can it Help Me
—OUTSIDE
         4:00-5:00pm, By: Eli Woods 

Aetheric Science Werkshop: Uncovering Universal Truths
         4:00-5:30pm, By: Ech El of Aetherforce.com 

Yoga Vibes: All Skill Levels
—OUTSIDE
         5:00-6:00pm, By: Sydney “Disco Kitty” Parker 

Reflexology and Massage
         5:30-6:30pm, By: Benjamin Halper 

Igniting the Goddess Within: The Reemergence of the Divine Feminine
         6:30–7:30pm, By: Laura Carmody 

(Times may run up to 30 minutes behind schedule.)

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Saturday Werk Out IKS Workshop Schedule

Brainwave Entrainment and Breathwerk Meditation
         9:00-10:30am, By: Ech El of Aetherforce.com 

Yoga Vibes: All Skill Levels
—OUTSIDE
         10:00-11:00am, By: Sydney “Disco Kitty” Parker 

Understanding Small Business Startups
         10:30-11:00am, By: Lucas Farias 

Stop, Listen, then Play Drumshop
         11:00am-Noon, By: Justin Musgrave of Creation Station 

Reggae and Relax Yoga
—OUTSIDE
         11:30am-12:30pm, By: Jamie Leigh Driver 

Bubble Painting
         Noon-1pm, By: Adina Segal of Gentle Blossom Arts 

Balance is Key: Life Balance and Indoboarding Werkshop
—OUTSIDE
         12:30pm-2:00pm, By: Ahlee Dawson 

A Retrospective Rhythm Session: A Demonstration of World Rhythms and its Development in the Americas
         1:00-2:00pm, By: Tony Kazel of Yosemight, Family, Friends and the Listener  

Introduction to Sacred Geometry: How to Draw then and their Meanings
         2:00-3:00pm, By: Levi Thornton 

Intermediate Poi With Brandon
—OUTSIDE
         2:00-3:00pm, By: Brandon Green of Anadono 

Sitting with God: Begin at Your Goal (Joyous Guided Meditation)
         3:00-4:00pm, By: Frank Tennyson 

Intro to Fans Flowshop
—OUTSIDE
         3:00-4:00pm, By: Satchi Saye 

Sekoia™ Yoga
—OUTSIDE
         4:00-5:00pm, By: Meredith Bury  

Reiki Rays: Intro to Reiki Energy Healing & Skill Share
         4:00-5:00pm, By: Laura Carmody 

Awareness in our Routines (Did you know you meditate every day?)
         5:00-5:30pm, By: Marah Halper 

Structured Water Werkshop: Geometry and Hydration
         5:30-6:30pm, By: Ech El of Aetherforce.com 

Hooping Skill-Share
—OUTSIDE
         5:30-6:30pm, By: Professor Chrispy 

Honoring the Yoni: Stargates of Creation
         6:30–7:30pm, By: Laura Carmody 

NIGHT-TIME GLOW YOGA
         12:30am–1:30am, By: Meredith Bury  

(Times may run up to 30 minutes behind schedule.)

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Presenter Bios and werkshop Descriptions
Werk Out Music and Arts Festival 2016 Werkshops with IllumIKnation Station

Presenter #1

Frank Tennyson

Presenter BIO:

Frank Tennyson gets people excited through inspired and interactive Guided Meditations. Peace, Love and Emptiness become palpable. The Goal of his workshops is to demystify the processes that enable us to experience the Tenderness of Love, the Calmness of Profound Peace, and the Awesomeness of Oneness. When people get excited about Meditation, their lives often experience a profound change.
Frank Tennyson has been a leader in Guided Meditations since early 2000’s when he brought Guided Meditation to Coffee Houses in Columbus, saying, “Anyone can find their Zen in a Ashram or Meditation Center, but we’re bringing Meditation to the coffee houses where people can experience the possibility of having peace wherever they are in the real world.”
Frank Tennyson is currently engaged in teaching Spiritual Meditation Techniques in his Franklinton Meditation Center. He has taught at the All Life Center, Journeys of Wisdom, and a variety of coffee houses. His books include 17 volumes of spiritual aphorisms designed to illuminate and affect people in positive emotional ways. His ground-breaking work is now being taught world wide as “Emotional Intelligence.”

Presenter Links:

http://www.meetup.com/Columbus-Spirituality-Meetup/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusmeditationcenter/?__mref=message_bubble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K016fiOCZ8E

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-Leading Guided Meditations since early 2000’s.
-Taught in the All Life Center, Journeys of Wisdom, and many Columbus Coffee Houses.
-Teaches at his Franklinton Meditation Center.
-His books include 17 volumes of spiritual aphorisms.

Festivals he’s Taught at:
-Nelsonville Music Festival,
-Hookahville,
-Resonance,
-Werk Out Music and Arts Festival

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Meditation is Concentrated Life: Guided Life
We lead people into the awareness of the six to ten “Low Hanging Fruits” of Meditation such as “Oneness”, “Just Being”, “Spiritualizing your Body”, a “Profound Peace,” a “Palpable Love”, “Experiencing the Breath”, and “Emptiness”. Learn the 6 basic goals of meditation: bliss, oneness, love, peace, emptiness, and being. It is not enough to talk about love and peace and the other goals of Meditation. Through the various techniques that he uses, people are able to attain some or all of these “altered,” but actually normal states of consciousness and physical rejuvenation.

Workshop #2 and #3, Title and Description (Presenter will hold this workshop 2 times):

Sitting with God: Joyous Meditation
       Enjoy a loving community meditation with Frank. This unique ‘joyous meditation’ combines traditional aspects of meditation with a positive and engaging ‘laughter’ practice sure to make you smile and bring you closer to the divine! Divine Love Intelligence offers a path to him/her. That path is Love. Finding Love is Easy in Guided Meditations. You just sit, enjoy and be guided into Spirit ! That spirit which meditation ushers in is found whenever “two or more are gathered in the name of ‘Love’ I am there.” That is God, that Spirit. He/She is always sitting with us! And we experience him through the act of feeling joy and love.

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Presenter #2

Laura Carmody

Presenter BIO:

Laura is a passionate hoop flow artist, Reiki energy healer, workshop presenter, & ceremony facilitator. Her journey towards self-love in greatly inspired by movement meditation & ritual divination. Through her studies of the Women’s Mysteries, she has gained deeper insight into her soul’s purpose to assist in the self-healing journey of the community by hosting transformational circles & ceremonies. Laura views her hoop as a vehicle of ascension & uses her performance art as a method of healing through ecstatic dance.

Presenter Links:

–https://www.facebook.com/lauralaflora/
–https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6PgwK5O29qrhhcW4htJWA

Presenter Experience/Resume:

Festivals she’s Taught at:

-Fractal Beach in Miami,
-Some Kind of Jam 11,
-Early Bird at Nelsons Ledges
-Pyro de Mayo @ Nelson’s Ledges
-Shamanic Boom Immersion in Wellington, CO
-Bhakti Fest in SoCal
-Also performing flow-arts at Rootwire 2016

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Unlocking Universal Life Flow
       When approached consciously, flow arts combine the soothing qualities of mindful dance and movement, while also connecting one to their inner-most being; flow is a healing art in its own right. Through intentional practice of flow arts, we have the opportunity to grow closer to ourselves and the Universe. This hour long workshop will guide you through different techniques for movement meditation, with a focus on the implementation of Reiki energy healing. We will discuss how to channel Universal Life Force not just into your flow, but into all parts of your being, so that you may thrive in your most optimum human existence. Together we will explore how you can approach your hoop practice from a more sacred standpoint, using your hoop as an instrument of ascension on your self-healing journey.

Workshop #2, Title and Description:

Reiki Rays: Intro to Reiki Energy Healing & Skill Share
       Interested in learning about how you can tap into your innate abilities to heal through touch? During this skill share, we will explore how to channel Universal Life Force, touching on the basics of Reiki energy healing. Reiki is a Japanese healing art & form of deep meditation. Through healing the body & mind, the Reiki lifestyle assists one in living balanced, healthily, & happily. All levels of experience are encouraged to join & share the Love!

Workshop #3, Title and Description:

Igniting the Goddess Within: The Reemergence of the Divine Feminine
       Many of us are currently witnessing a poignant shift in the collective consciousness of humanity. We feel a change in the subtle energies we are receiving, we sense the birthing of something within us…something loving and familiar. We are alive at an incredibly pivotal time in human existence, where the feminine energies are rising to share balance with the masculine energies. The reemergence of these feminine energies in our modern society is absolutely necessary if we intend to usher forth a New Earth of balance, respect, and peace. This hour long workshop will delve into the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine archetypes, exploring how both of these archetypes have been skewed by modern society’s gender roles and expectations. Through guided meditations and heart-opening exercises, together we will attune our spirits to the Sacred Feminine energies. Men and women will join in hands and hearts in a safe space to explore how we can integrate the Divine Feminine energies into our modern lives, activating the Goddess within each of us.

Workshop #4, Title and Description:

Honoring the Yoni: Stargates of Creation
       The yoni, the womb, is the portal into the third dimensional world and has been celebrated throughout human history. Although modern society has attempted to suppress it, we are reawakening to the divinity and the sacredness of our bodies. Women are remembering the connection that their vessels hold between the Earth and the Moon. Sisters and brothers: through a conscious approach and intentional healing, we can reawaken to the holiness of our Earthly vessels! This hour long workshop will facilitate deep womb healing, on both the physical and ethereal levels. Both men and women will learn how to cultivate their energetic womb centers, activating creative potential and diverse problem-solving skills. We will discuss feminine rhythms and cycles, so that both females and the males closest to them can grow an appreciation and understanding of these various phases & archetypes.

 

Workshop #5, Title and Description:

A ceremony for gratitude & prayers for Gaia.
      Rituals are an important part of the human experience, but one often excluded from western society. Your presenter is an experienced ceremony facilitator, having led rituals across the country, from Sacred Women’s Circles to Full Moon Cleansing Ceremonies. Join our presenter in a special ceremony to give thanks to our Divine, Earthly Mother of Creation! We will call in the elements, cast a magic circle, & share our devotions for healing Mama Gaia. Come join in hands & hearts to give prayers of gratitude to Mother Earth!

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Presenter #3

Ahlee Dawson

Presenter BIO:

Aloha! My name is Ahlee and I’m biologist/balance instructor! I love to travel around sharing my passion for balance with others and teaching them to use indoboard balance trainers and furthermore (maybe more importantly) to use balance as a platform for a healthy life. I have a degree in biological science from Salisbury University and have been indoboarding for over 9 years now. I first picked up an indoboard randomly as a child from a local surf shop and taught myself but as I have grown so has my relationship with balance and the symbolism the board provides me. Balance touches us in every aspect and sometimes it takes a step back to realize part of our life unaligned and throwing us off our most effective growing path. I also love botany and self-sustainability. I truly believe that through kindness, support, and an open-mind, willing to learn we can overcome the hate and ignorance that seems to drain us. Can’t wait to meet you!

Presenter Links:

–http://indoboard.com
–http://asawright.org
–http://Facebook.com/ahleedee

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-Ahlee began providing workshops three years ago when she had her first unofficial tour for indoboarding. She has been indoboarding for over 9 years now and performing hoop flow art and other inventive activities on the boards for approximately 4 years.
-She is currently sponsored by ‘Indo Board’. More information on the boards can be found at their website.

Ahelee has held workshops at Festivals up and down the east coast , including:
-All Good 2015
-Welcome to Pangea 2015.
-Welcome to Pangea 2016
-Dark Star Jubilee,
-Disc Jam,
-The Mad Tea Party 2016,
MadSummer Meltdown 2016, and more!

Workshop #1, Title and Description (this workshop will be taught 2 times):

“Balance is Key: Life Balance and Indoboarding Werkshop”
The workshop consists of two parts: a discussion of the importance of balance in all aspects of life, and a hand-on indoboard balancing activity.
Relaying the importance of balance as a constant theme in life to festival attendees (and having fun on Indo Boards). The workshop begins by introducing the abstract idea of balance and identifying how valuable it is in any and all circumstance(s). We discuss how balance is applicable to multiple dimensions of wellness and I provide examples of how to maximize wellness and therefore a healthy life. I utilize multiple vectors of sensory involvement to stimulate attendees physical state of balance: essential oils (scent), aromatouch massage therapy/basic stretching (touch), crystal stimulation from balancing crystals such as tiger’s eye and flourite (visualization), relevance of auditory stimulations both natural and non, and focus on things we ingest and how they effect physical and mental balance. I am trying to bring attendees to their Hridayam or at least point them in that direction before engaging in the interactive activity of the workshop. Segueing from physical I go into higher balance and the symbolism of balance for myself, inquire of that symbolism for participants and end with a fun tutorial on the indoboards.
Enjoy this Introduction to the indoboard and a brief indoboard history and current use. The presenter will explain her experience with indoboarding and what it means to her.  Ahlee will illustrate indoboard tricks and how indoboarding can bring literal and metaphorical balance to lives. Audience interactive indoboard time includes: Indoboard balancing tutorial and Basic trick how to session. Boards are provided for 10 individuals to participate at a time. This activity is fun for all skill levels, it will take place outside and assistants to ensure safety.

 

Workshop #2, Title and Description:

Crystal Healing: Balancing Crystals
       Crystal energy is a hot topic today, come learn more about the powers held by naturally occurring stones. Crystals have the natural capacity to amplify energy, and thus are perfect to increase good energy and achieve other goals. Presenter Ahlee will talk about using crystals to enhance your physical and higher state of balance, and what crystals you can pair together for greatest effect. Come learn about stones like: tigers eye, fluorite, rose quartz and citrine in this workshop

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Presenter #4

Adina Segal of Gentle Blossom Arts

Presenter BIO:

Hi there!  My name is Adina Segal and I am the artist, designer, and all around creator behind this lovely little company.  Thanks for visiting my page to learn more about me and what Gentle Blossom Arts is all about!  I enjoy hiking, live music, and creating wearable art for others to enjoy.  I strive to find inspiration in things that feel authentic to me and go from there in my process.  I’ve been making art most of my life, and am just finishing a BA in Metal Working and Jewelry Making. I’ve been teaching educational workshops with IllumIKnation Station since 2012.
Nature is what I glean from the most and it’s also from where I source my materials, sometimes by hand.  While I love working in metal, I have a hard time with the sustainability of my chosen medium.  Since I don’t want to take away from finite resources if I don’t have to, I take the time to source the majority of my silver from local businesses, antique stores, and friends.  The keys I use also have an amazing history behind them that even I don’t know… though I wish I did.  The history behind my materials is what compels me to repurpose them into something beautiful, wearable, and sustainable.

Presenter Links:

–http://adinasegalart.wix.com/gentleblossomarts
-***Presenter Video attached to email for upload to the Werk Out website!

Presenter Experience/Resume:

Adina Segal has been making art most of her life, and is just finishing a BA in Metal Working and Jewelry Making.  She taught art classes for children at an Art Museum in Rapid City SD.  She’s been teaching educational workshops with IllumIKnation Station since 2012. She has 2 years of schooling in Metallurgical Engineering.

Festivals she’s Taught at:
-Shangri-La Fest 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
-Werk Out 2015
-Family Roots 2014, 2015
-Revival Fest 2014, 2015
-And many more.

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

The Basics of Moving Metal: Cold Forging 101
       Have you ever wondered about forging metal?   It’s pretty amazing to take something rigid and morph it into an organic form with a hammer. Learn the basics of metal forming and some of the principles behind making it move at this riveting demo. Your presenter is a final-year student of jewelry making and metal working, come enjoy her experience. After the demonstration and discussion, stay after for a chance to bang on some metal yourself and feel for yourself the sensation of hammering metal into shape!

Workshop #2, Title and Description:

Bubble Painting
       Combine the magical world of bubbles with the relaxing nature of painting. Come learn a fun new painting technique or just play along with this painting werkshop. Bubbles are fun for all ages, but did you know you can paint with them? Using straws, wands, screens, and various tools, you can create various types of bubble imprints. Combine with other materials for awesome multi-media art idea! This playshop will continue for as long as you want to paint, entertaining you while you learn from our next workshop presenters. We will supply the paints and other tools, you just need to bring your smiles!

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Presenter # 5

Meredith Bury

Presenter BIO:

I am very passionate about sharing the practice of yoga & meditation with all those around me. Three years ago teaching yoga to others became a huge part of my life and it continues to grow everyday. Traveling to festivals all over the United States to teach and participate in workshops has allowed me to tap into a beautiful transformational and intentional community. I want to continue sharing this practice with all those around me and I am very excited to bring Sekoia to Werk Out.

Presenter Links:
www.sekoiastudios.com

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-200 hour RYT graduated June of 2013 from Yoga On High in Columbus

Festivals she’s Taught at:
-Werk Out 2014, 2015
-Mad Tea Party Jam 2015
-Resonance 2015
-Many More

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Sekoia™ Yoga
Sekoia is a multi-sensory transformational experience bringing all different elements of yoga to one’s practice. Inspired by the ceremonious self-healing sequoia tree, the Sekoia experience encompasses pranayama, a soothing vinyasa flow with music, aroma therapy, meditation, restorative poses, and reiki. I will be teaching the students how to tap into a stronger, healthier, more balance life on and off the mat. We will use essential oils and I will practice reiki on everyone at the end of class This wellness experience will allow one to tap into their inner fire.  Any level (beginner-advanced)

Workshop #2, Title and Description:

Nighttime Glow Yoga.

Have some late night yoga fun with glo-tastic yoga stretches. We will be going on a glow adventure focusing our energy towards rejuvenating and energizing the body for the Saturday late night music we will be grooving to. Combine invigorating yoga with calming stretches, your presenter holds a 200 hour RYT yoga certification and years of experience teaching at festivals. All skill levels welcome bring glow sticks and LED lights!

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– Jamie Leigh Driver

Presenter BIO:

Jamie has been practicing yoga and meditation for sixteen years. After experiencing the benefits of mindful movement firsthand, she pursued a teacher training and committed to an in-depth study of trauma informed yoga in order to alleviate mental and physical suffering in traumatized populations. In 2012 she found herself working on a public health project for doctors and nurses suffering from burnout, and has since devoted her efforts to studying zen Buddhism and neuroscience to complement her knowledge of yoga. She is currently working in the medical field to implement more mind-body therapy resources for all clinicians. Her public group glasses are a blend of yoga poses, evidence based research and zen mindfulness practices.

Presenter Links:

 https://www.facebook.com/nashvillezen/

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-16 years practicing yoga
-6 years teaching certified yoga
-Integrates scientific research based aspects into her practice
-Trained in over a dozen leading yoga practices and applications including:

• Strala Studio Teacher Trainings,
• Somatic Psychology
• Energy manipulation,
• Addiction treatment
• World Leadership Training
• Physical Therapy
• Self-care and Meditation for caregivers of terminal patients
• Prenatal yoga
• Secular Buddhism
• Mindfulness in schools
• Yogic and Somantic Yoga philosophy and healing
• Compassion based interactions for clinician-patient encounters
• Prison Therepy
• Zen body consciousness
• Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy

-B.A. in Psychology
-Leader of yoga training/therapy sessions in the public health and medical fields, including work with:

• Medical professionals,
• Homeless/low-income,
• Victims of domestic violence,
• Recovering addicts,
• Veterans with PTSD,
• Children, and
• Individuals with chronic and/or terminal illness

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Vin-Yin Yoga

A mix of vinyasa and yin yoga, this alignment based class will focus on both power and flexibility. After warming up the body with sun salutations, there will be several seated poses with longer holds in order to access and alleviate deeply held tension. Modifications are offered so you have the freedom to choose between challenging yourself to explore possibilities, or preserving energy. All levels of practice welcome.

Workshop #2,

Reggae and Relax Yoga

Give your body and mind the gift of a restorative practice. Poses will focus on detox and tension relief. A reggae soundtrack complements this gentle grounding sequence and might even put you in a trance. All levels of practice welcome.

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– Levi Thornton

Presenter BIO:

Levi is a dedicated sacred geometrician, crystal guardian, explorer of dreams, and workshop facilitator. His spiritual journey has been guided by his interest in the mathematical blueprints that create our third dimensional reality. Levi has a background in mechanical engineering, giving him a great deal of experience with drafting. This education laid the mathematical foundation for him that was later translated into the studies of Sacred Geometry. He is passionate about sharing the information that he has gained on his journey with the world and hopes to help assist in increasing the vibration of the collective consciousness of humanity. Levi is currently traveling the country visiting National Parks and sacred sites, sharing workshops, and selling crystals and metaphysical supplies. He views himself as a crystal bridge that holds space for stones while they find their way to their rightful guardians. The shapes of crystals are reflected in the patterns of sacred geometry and working with stones has helped him bridge the gap between two dimensional drawings and three dimensional lifeforms represented throughout nature. Levi and his partner Laura operate Moonstone Mama Magick, a metaphysical shop that helps them spread crystals and ancient wisdom with the world.

Presenter Links:

–facebook.com/moonstonemama
–https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonstoneMamaMagick

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-Background in Mechanical Engineering, and the mathematics behind sacred geometry
-Years of experience studying and selling crystals, learning about their sacred geometry
-Personal lucid dreaming practitioner

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Lucid Dreaming: Wake the Dreams into Reality

Have you ever had a dream that was so real you were sure you were awake, but knew that you were dreaming? A lucid dream is a dream in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming, and with practice a lucid dreamer can control what they experience in the dream state. Once in control, lucid dreamers can use their dreams to explore and heal the deepest recesses of their own mind. Learn about the details of lucid dreaming including techniques on how to realize the dream state, techniques on furthering the dream state, and how to use lucid dreams for exploration and spiritual development.

Workshop #2,

Introduction to Sacred Geometry: Drawing and Meanings

Sacred geometry reflects the fundamental patterns of nature and can be seen in everything around you, from the flower in your garden to the constellations overhead. Join Levi Thorton for an enlightening discussion about this ancient discipline including the meanings behind the Seed of life, the Flower of life, the Fruit of life, Metatron’s cube, and the Five platonic solids as well as illustrations detailing how to draw each pattern.

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– Benjamin Halper

Presenter BIO:

Benjamin has been a lifelong teacher. He is an accomplished musician, playing guitar and didgeridoo, and a student of the power of vibrations. He has been practicing energy work for years, both formally and informally, holding multiple attunements. Considering himself a shaman, he strives to help heal those around himself. Currently completing a certification in reflexology and massage, Ben has studied multiple schools of massage.

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-Currently enrolled in a massage certification
-Practitioner of multiple schools of massage
-Years of energy working experience
-Holds multiple energy work attunements
-Teaching at music festivals since 2014

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Reflexology and Massage

This workshop will delve into the finer points of reflexology and massage, providing attendees with the basic tools necessary to relieve their friends of the malignancies of physical stress by finding problem areas of the body’s internal pathways through mapping on both the palms and the bottom of the feet. Your presenter is a student of multiple types of massage, soon to graduate with his certification.

Workshop #2,

Energy Work for Everybody

This workshop teaches the basic foundation of cleansing the body of negative energy pockets. Everyone can do this without any attunements or initiations. We all have the power to clear and cleanse our energy fields. Sometimes we just need to gauge the mind and remind ourselves the confidence to do so. This workshop will help people have the confidence to start to cleanse themselves without all of the traditional attunements. Your presenter is an experienced energy worker.

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– Sydney ‘Disco Kitty’ Parker

Presenter BIO:

Sydney also known as “Disco Kitty” is a bright spirit and vivacious young woman who has found love, self-acceptance, patience, and healing through the practice of yoga. Through curiosity and an intuitive calling to seek personal truth, Disco Kitty has used yoga as a vehicle to observe and transform herself macro and microscopically. She has become a witness to the profound results meditation and yoga have had on the body and mind within the human form and is now on a mission to share her personal truths, with you. Sydney hopes to generate a space for others to dive into the self-inquiry process and to allow others to come to their own conclusions on what they believe to be the highest good, for their own selves. She believes life is a continuous unfolding process that takes you deeper inward to yourself, ultimately linking you closer to the outside world.

Presenter Links:

–https://www.facebook.com/SydneyParkerDiscoKitty/?fref=ts

Presenter Experience/Resume:

–Student of yoga and meditation since 2007
-Obtained her 200 hr RYT certification through Greenmonkey Studio, Coral Gables Florida
-Full-time yoga teacher since August 2015
-Leads classes weekly in Restorative (gentle & slow), Vinyasa (flow), and Power (high cardio based) yoga
-Currently opening her own studio in downtown Toledo, Ohio

Workshop #1 and #2, Title and Description (Offered Twice):

Yoga Vibes: All Skill Levels

Yoga Flow is designed to stretch and awaken the physical sensations of the body. The only thing that needs to be flexible for this workshop, is your mind. Come and ignite a curiosity in yourself that will allow you to explore what the benefits of yoga can bring to your daily experience. This workshop is even for the complete newb to yoga, and encourages all who feel the intuitive pull to join the group throughout the weekend. Join in, play, smile, laugh and relax. Pranayama (alternate breathing techniques) and a gentle moving flow will be provided each workshop session.

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– Marah Halper

Presenter BIO:

Marah is a dedicated meditation practitioner.  She has been leading meditations and other workshops with IllumIKnation Station since 2014.

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-Teaching at music festivals since 2014
-Personal practitioner of meditation for many years
-Leads meditation sessions in the park

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Chakra Meditation with Didgeridoo
(with Ben Halper on Didgeridoo)

This workshop utilizing the ancient technique of chakra meditation will assist you in embracing all of your chakras, which is essential for spiritual and physical balance. Naturally, we all use some chakras more than others, so designing a course of meditation for everyone would be foolhardy; our goal is rather to provide you with the tools necessary to exercise all the chakras and embrace their individual beauty as well as to bestow knowledge about how they can enhance our physical and spiritual well-being. To help you achieve a meditative state, your presenter will be accompanied by a didgeridoo player. Direct your focus to nothing but the sound waves and vibrations echoing around you and dive into a blissful state of meditation guided by the soothing sounds of this ancient Indigenous Australian instrument.

Workshop #2,

Awareness in our Routines (Did you know you meditate every day?)

This workshop is about becoming aware in our everyday routines to the subtle meditations we practice all the time. A lot of people don’t realize how much we all meditate, from something as small as drinking a cup of tea to singing along to your favorite song. Come explore untraditional ways of meditation and how we can incorporate them into our busy lives.

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– Ech El

Presenter BIO:

As operator of Aetherforce.com, John Echelmeyer engages in public speaking on the etheric, living, and qualitative sciences. He teaches that our infrastructure is based on explosive, radiating, polluting technologies instead of integrating implosive, generative, and balancing technologies operating in accordance with natural law. John sows these seeds of knowledge in a simple, digestible manner that unites science and the archetypes of creation. Guiding meditations for the STL Moon Tribe, he integrates the Aetherforce ideals symbollically. He holds weekly breathwerk ceremonies on Monk’s Mound in Cahokia as well as Brainwave Entrainment, Sacred Geometry, and Breathwerk meditations with Radiesthesic balancing and Reiki around the STL area.

Presenter Links:

-Aetherforce.com
–facebook.com/stlmoontribe

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-Operator of Aetherforce.com; an outlet for open sourced, alternate scientific knowledge with practical, testable, and Engineerable applications.
-Internationally known for his passion about the future of water
-8 years utilizing brainwave entrainment, and 3 years practicing other meditative techniques
-2 years leading group meditations

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Aetheric Science Werkshop: Uncovering Universal Truths

Your presenter from Aetherforce will take you on an exploration of esoteric science knowledge that will blow your mind!   Aetherforce is a novel outlet for open sourced, catalytic knowledge with practical, testable, and Engineerable applications engaging the formative forces of the Aether, the scalar mind force, and its polar counterparts of the elements and ethers. Re-integrating the qualitative with the quantitative, AetherForce is redefining our current understanding of many scientific topics. Discover research uncovering suppressed truths about the nature and engineering of light and plasma, aetheric medium and the cosmic vacuum, matter, consciousness and life force; just to name a few.

Workshop #2,

Brainwave Entrainment and Breathwerk Meditation

A guided brainwave entrainment meditation that includes Pranayama and Swara breathing, with closed eyed visualization of the ether elements for help with grounding and progression of geometries for kundalini pranic flow. Group mind intent exercises and chanting are only part of what this workshop has to offer. Your presenter will guide the audience in a journey through the major brainwave states with ambient music backed by brainwave entrainment. Once we reach the pinnacle of the geometries, we as a group send our intent, come together for some chanting and then a few minutes to bliss out. The accompanying music is clinically demonstrated to increase serotonin and melatonin production. You’ll explore your brain’s reactions to the golden ratios, solfeggio tones, 432 hz, Schumann resonances, trypnaural isolation chronic tones, visualization of the 4 ether element pairs of Steiners anthroposophy for protection and grounding, and geometric visualization for chakra resonance.

Workshop #3,

Structured Water Werkshop: Geometry and Hydration

A presentation on new scientific findings about water in particular hydration, structure, fuel, and it’s relation to ether. Water has been discovered to have a fourth phase apart from vapor, liquid and ice. This form, analogous to a crystalline lattice, has various properties that are effected by forces such as the geometric share of a container, toroidal flow, presence of crystals, pulsed light and color, mind (intent), electricity, music, magnetism, breath, radio waves, and many more! In short water is a programmable computer and we can effect its properties and applications through these stated factors. Come learn more at the Wetter Water talk.

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– Tony Kazel of Yosemight

Presenter BIO:

Tony Kazel is a active drummer/percussionist and educator residing in the Cleveland area. A native Clevlander, Tony discovered a passion for music around the age of 9 and began playing the drums in school band.  Tony began playing professionally around the age of 16 with various jazz groups comprised of his classmates who were all flagship musicians in the high school band program. Tony continued to gig throughout college in a multitude of bands ranging from percission ensembles big band jazz and scaled down combos, Funk/R&B groups and punk/alternative music. Tony recieved his Bachelors of Arts and Sciences degree in Music Performance from Cleveland State University in 2012. After college, Tony worked for Royal Caribbean International and played for the Independece of the Seas Orchestra as the main stage drummer, touring Western Mediterranean ports for 6 1/2 months. After the cruise ship, Tony continued to gig professionally throughout Cleveland and in March of 2014, joined his main group now, Yosemight. “Creating expressive original music along with covering some really great material paying homage to the bands that influence us was my main attraction to the band. Before joining ranks with Luke and Nick, I never really expereinced that “spark” that really gives the music its unique flavor”, Kazel comments. “Be sure to check us out, we love meeting new people!”

Presenter Links:

–https://www.facebook.com/yosemightmusic/?fref=ts
-http://www.yosemight.com/site/
–https://yosemight.bandcamp.com/releases

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-Life-long percussionist
-Bachelors of Arts and Sciences degree in Music Performance
-Professional musician in Yosemight and other bands
-10+ years experience playing in bands

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

A Retrospective Rhythm Session: A demonstration of World rhythms and its Development in the Americas.

This workshop will explore the journey of how African rhythms traveled to the Americas and influenced the music we listen to today. These beats form the basis of rhythm in modern jazz, blues, and rock music. Join the drummer of Cleveland-based band Yosemight, a musician with extensive touring and instructional experience, for an introduction to the various rhythmic styles and sounds heard around the world. Enjoy an explanation of the role of the rhythm section as well as the general rhythms that each player is assigned. Whether you’re a novice to the music scene, an experienced musician, or just curious to learn more about an area of the world with which you may not be familiar, we think this workshop will have something to offer you. Your presenter will be joined by percussionists Dave Freeman and Dylan Aughe.

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– Professor Chrispy

Presenter BIO:

Professor Chrispy has enjoyed a robust life helping others learn about numerous topics. With a Masters in the Arts and diverse work experience under his belt, this individual set out to bring learning to the world. In 2012 he began working with IllumIKnation Station, having taught at well over a dozen different festivals. Teaching many topics, ChrisP is learned in American Cultural History, Technical Writing, Hula-Hooping, Kombucha, Gardening, Computers, Canning, Research, Non-profit Organizing, and much more.

Presenter Links:

–www.iksdome.com
-www.cjpeters.com

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-5+ years teaching at festivals
-Holds and MA in American cultural history
-5+ years experience hula-hooping
-8+ years as a technical writer

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Hooping Skill-Share

Hula hooping in a fun pastime and a good way to get in shape. However, there is so much to learn that you can’t do it by yourself. So it’s time to skill-share! Bring yourself and your hoop to share your knowledge or learn from a friend. We’ll also provide some instruction on basic tricks for beginners. Your facilitator has 5+ years of experience, including advanced tricks. Extra hoops provided.

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–Justin Musgrave of Creation Station

Presenter BIO:

Brandon has 15 years of experience in had drumming. He has led many drum circles, both formally and informally. Currently he creates one-man percussion ensembles under the moniker Creation Station. He uses a Roland hand Sonic HPD 15 and boss Loop Stations to create a one-man digital drum circle. He uses his experience with djembes, congas, bongos, talking drums, dumbeks, marimbas and other worldly percussion instruments, layered dynamically on top of each other. Each song comes alive, always a little different than the last time it was played, growing stronger and more fluent with each rendition.

Presenter Links:

–https://www.facebook.com/Creation-Station-701947976533359/?fref=ts

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-15 years experience in hand drumming
-3+ years professional performing as Creation Station
-Has led dozens of drum circles
-Has taught workshops at many festivals including: Alchemy Rising, Tiffin Music and Arts Festival, and more.

Workshop #1 and #2, Title and Description (Will share workshop twice):

Stop, Listen, then Play Drumshop

In this hour long workshop, your presenter will cover drum tuning and drum maintenance. From there you will learn the basics of how and where to play the drum. Once everyone knows the basics, you will start learning a few group rhythms and build a foundation. Justin will utilize simple exercises, includes ‘call and response’ and ‘ghost notes’ to help you learn. Both techniques will help you learn the flow and dynamics of a good group drum circle. Then you will move onto more advanced techniques, including drum circle etiquette and skill sharing. You’ll finish with a little freestyle drum circle session to connect and experience your new skills. Come benefit from your presenters 15 years of experience. This workshop is all skill levels, even those who have never drummed before will leave feeling comfortable and knowing how to play along with a group. DRUMS PROVIDED.

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GRASSROOTS PRESENTER

– Lauren Schildeberg

Presenter BIO:

Laura received my BFA in fine art. She was a painting instructor for 2 years and developed / adopted a style of painting that allows a person to use free expression, full body movements and cognitive thought to release negative energy, practice active meditation, channel creativity, and let loose and create a playful painting. She is propriety at Art Jewelry by Lauren Schildberg.

Presenter Links:

–https://www.facebook.com/AdrenochromeCreations/?fref=ts

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Playing and Healing with Paint: a Therapeutic Approach to Painting

Art is a stress relieving activity for many, and can be truly therapeutic as well as fun. Your presenter wants you to experience the joy and relief of unfettered painting. Come enjoy this special style of painting that allows a person to use free expression, full body movements and cognitive thought to release negative energy, practice active meditation, channel creativity, and let loose and create a playful painting. In this workshop you’ll be throwing some paint around, so prepare to get a little messy. This individual is a Grassroots Presenter volunteering their time to share with the community.

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GRASSROOTS PRESENTER

– Eli Woods

Presenter BIO:

Eli has been teaching with IllumIKnation Station since 2014, and began managing earlier this year. He is a student of the world, and has been learning about the benefits of Kratom for years. Utilizing it regularly in his own life to help manage chronic pain, Eli has first hand knowledge about its benefits. He is well read on the topic and wants to share his information with you!

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Kratom, What Is It and How can it Help Me

Kratom is an Indonesian plant closely related to coffee. It is the subject of some debate among Americans. When ingested it can relieve stress/anxiety; in larger doses it can be used as a pain reliever. Some tout its benefits and other question it’s safety and effectiveness. Come learn about the foreign plant Kratom, or share your knowledge. This individual is a Grassroots Presenter volunteering their time to share with the community.

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GRASSROOTS PRESENTER

– Satchi Saye

Presenter BIO:

Satchi is a movement artist, fire performer and workshop instructor. She has been practicing for three years and performing and teaching for over a year. First inspired by hoop dance, Satchi has grown to practice multiple props. She strives to expand her own creative expression while sharing her passion with others. She believes movement art is a powerful form of self expression with which she hopes to inspire others. Satchi Saye is a live flow performer at The Werk Ouy.

Presenter Links:

-https://www.facebook.com/satchisaye/?fref=ts

Presenter Experience/Resume:

-Taught workshops at many festivals including Mad Tea Party, and more
-Flow and fire Performer at many Festivals including Paradise, Werk Out, and more
-3-years experience

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Flower Power with Mini Hoops Flowshop

This workshop with explore multiple variations of anti spin flower patterns and cover basics of timing and direction with mini hoops. This will be an intermediate level class but beginners are welcome! This individual is a Grassroots Presenter volunteering their time to share with the community.

Workshop #2,

Intro to Fans Flowshop

This workshop will explore basic fan relations, glides, isolations, extensions well as weaves and grip changes. It will also cover in-spin vs anti-spin and how to move with the prop. It is good for beginners and up. This individual is a Grassroots Presenter volunteering their time to share with the community.

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GRASSROOTS PRESENTER

– Lucas Farias

Presenter BIO:

Lucas is a life-long learner, with knowledge about many topocs including: neurochemistry, economics, social and political reform, necro and biopolitics, cultural appropriation, meditation, novice at poi, vaping, camping, hiking, nature, social balance, and negotiations. He is passionate about spreading information and above all letting people know that festivals ire not about drugs, but about learning and community. This is a message he carries with him everywhere. He currently studies Business Management at DePaul University near Chicago Illinois.

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Understanding Small Business Startups

Whether you are a home crafter, have a unique skill to market, or built a better mousetrap…knowing the ins and outs of getting your product safely in the hands of a buyer is a must. As people turn to locally sourced products, more and more entrepreneurs are turning their skills and hobbies into extra income. Using the Business Model Canvas, Lucas Farias will guide you through the maze of starting a small business including problem identification and solution building, solution focused customer interviews, breaking down cost, and finding suppliers and customers. This individual is a Grassroots Presenter volunteering their time to share with the community.

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GRASSROOTS PRESENTER

– Brandon Green of Anadono

Presenter BIO:

Brandon is a member and flow-team manager for Anadono, a traveling visual performance arts team exemplifying interactive multidimensional collage, collaborative all medium installations, & art. Brandon has over 2 years experience as a flow and fire performer at festivals and community events. He has taught workshops at Pyro de Mayo, Tribal Connection, and other events.

Presenter Links:

-https://www.facebook.com/hanadonoart/?fref=ts

 

Workshop #1, Title and Description:

Intermediate Poi With Brandon

A veteran of Poi spinning offers to share his extensive experience with anyone willing to learn, and he encourages others to do the same. While the nominal focus of the class will be on proper form and intermediate tricks, it will likely evolve to include other intermediate and advanced tricks, techniques, concepts and discussion of everything Poi. Though the class is geared toward intermediate practitioners, those of all skill levels are always welcome.

Workshop #2,

Intro to Juggling

Learn the art of hand-eye coordination through the fun art of juggling. Sharpen your sense and quicken you hands as you polish your skills in keeping 3 or more objects aloft at once. You presenter is an experienced practitioner who regularly performs as a flow artist and teaches at music festivals with Anadono and IllumIKnation Station. This individual is a Grassroots Presenter volunteering their time to share with the community.

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