Mariscela Alvarez - Free Your Spirit

LIBRA FULL MOON SHAMANIC CIRCLE IN AUBURN!
2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | East Wind Yoga, 922 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Join Mariscela, Theodore, and the Buffalo Mother Drum to create a “sacred bridge” to the Spirit realm
with the guidance of Shamanic journey and drumming!
In the quest to deepen our levels of self-discovery and to understand our relationship with creation, we travel to non-ordinary reality through the ancestral practice of Shamanic journeying and drumming!
We embark on a Shamanic Journey to ever-deepen the levels of self-understanding that can be attained by going inward to access the self at a soul level. A Shamanic Journey leads us into an altered state of self-awareness during non-ordinary reality, providing access to a higher wisdom of spiritual guidance and healing.
A Drumming Circle is an opportunity to form a group consciousness sharing the rhythm of the sacred beat of the drum while resonating with each other and the earth as a whole, where we flow in the energy of healing and love. A Drumming Circle is based on equality and union as there is no head or tail and includes all people becoming one.
Our circle will be guided by the Full Moon in Libra, the sign of relationships, justice, and balance. During Shamanic journey, we’ll reflect on how we exchange love, support, and understanding with others, so we can create balance and harmony in the constant ritual of giving and receiving. This will be an important lunation to ask for what we want to receive from a place of self-love and self-care, as well as to set healthy boundaries, to heal divisions and deepen loving bonds.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11th ~ 7 to 9 pm
Energy Exchange: $25 ~ Please RSVP to Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay $25 through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com
Pay $26 through Venmo & PayPal ~ Be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
Venmo: Pay with Venmo – PayPal: Pay with PayPal
IMPORTANT!

This is an indoor circle for women and, men.
We ask you to arrive at 6:45 pm to get settled and start on time.
Bring your drums & rattles or any sound maker. We have a few extra drums and rattles to share.
Bring your own blanket or use the ones available at the studio to lay down on the wood floor during the journey.
Bring any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Water to drink in a closed container.

APRIL 2025 FREE ONLINE BREATHWORK CIRCLES! - Copy
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
“From your first breath to your last, breath is your greatest ally and resource on a journey to lasting transformation.” ~ Anthony Abbagnano

As Dan Brule expresses on his book, Just Breath, “Once our breathing is full and free, healthy and natural, once it is restored or raised to an optimal level, then it automatically becomes a therapeutic tool. They body and breath can be used to heal the mind, and the mind and breath can be used to heal the body.”
If you have already joined our in-person group sessions or done a one-on-one session with us, you know how powerful your breath is when guided to be Conscious and Connected. This breathing technique is usually done breathing in and out through the mouth and accompanied by music. Join us to experience the power of Breathwork during our online session!
FREE ZOOM SESSIONS: Saturday, April 5th & 19th
If you would like to join us, please send me a request at ma@fypirit.com
Any financial “reciprocity” is welcomed: Venmo: Pay with Venmo – PayPal: Pay with PayPal

PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Mariscela Alvarez and Theodore Upton are not medically trained, and the Conscious Connected Breathing technique is not a medical practice. If you suffer from any serious condition you should check with your medical practitioner prior to breathing with us.
The Conscious Connected Breathing technique is not advised for conditions such as: cardiovascular disease, detached retina or glaucoma, diagnosed brain or abdomen aneurysm, epilepsy, diagnosed bipolar or schizophrenia, uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid conditions, high blood pressure and delicate pregnancy.
Likewise, if you are on any medications you are advised to seek medical counsel prior to joining us. If you do have any of the above conditions and would still like to breath with us, please breathe in & out through your nose during the entire session. You’ll still highly benefit from this practice!
STEPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Download a copy of Zoom (zoom.com) to your laptop or smartphone.
Check you have a solid internet connection.
Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. You will want to lie down for the actual session and a blanket and cushion may help make your more comfortable.
Don’t eat heavily before our meeting.
Have some paper and pen, or crayons beside you. It is always good to record your experiences either by writing them or drawing them.

MAY 3, 2025 ~ FREE ONLINE BREATHWORK CIRCLE!
2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
“From your first breath to your last, breath is your greatest ally and resource on a journey to lasting transformation.” ~ Anthony Abbagnano

As Dan Brule expresses on his book, Just Breath, “Once our breathing is full and free, healthy and natural, once it is restored or raised to an optimal level, then it automatically becomes a therapeutic tool. They body and breath can be used to heal the mind, and the mind and breath can be used to heal the body.”
If you have already joined our in-person group sessions or done a one-on-one session with us, you know how powerful your breath is when guided to be Conscious and Connected. This breathing technique is usually done breathing in and out through the mouth and accompanied by music. Join us to experience the power of Breathwork during our online session!
Our FREE ZOOM SESSIONS are offered twice a month: May 3rd & May 17th
If you would like to join us, please send me a request at ma@fypirit.com
Any financial “reciprocity” is welcomed: Venmo: Pay with Venmo – PayPal: Pay with PayPal
PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Mariscela Alvarez and Theodore Upton are not medically trained, and the Conscious Connected Breathing technique is not a medical practice. If you suffer from any serious condition you should check with your medical practitioner prior to breathing with us.
The Conscious Connected Breathing technique is not advised for conditions such as: cardiovascular disease, detached retina or glaucoma, diagnosed brain or abdomen aneurysm, epilepsy, diagnosed bipolar or schizophrenia, uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid conditions, high blood pressure and delicate pregnancy.
Likewise, if you are on any medications you are advised to seek medical counsel prior to joining us. If you do have any of the above conditions and would still like to breath with us, please breathe in & out through your nose during the entire session. You’ll still highly benefit from this practice!
STEPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Download a copy of Zoom (zoom.com) to your laptop or smartphone.
Check you have a solid internet connection.
Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. You will want to lie down for the actual session and a blanket and cushion may help make your more comfortable.
Don’t eat heavily before our meeting.
Have some paper and pen, or crayons beside you. It is always good to record your experiences either by writing them or drawing them.

JOURNEY INTO THE POWER OF YOUR BREATH ~ IN PERSON SESSION!
2025-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center, 180 Cambridge Court, Grass Valley, California, 95945
Breathing is the only system in the body that is both automatic and under our control. Breathwork is the action of breathing with “intention” and “attention” to what arises in the process, that can be released. While focusing on the breath, you can bypass the logical/critical mind and drop into a deeper state of awareness, which is the portal to spiritual connection, self-improvement, and healing and, the most holistic and complementary approach to alternative medicine.
Join Mariscela and Theodore to experience the power of Breathwork, a new and revolutionary approach to self-improvement and healing. Through the Conscious Connected Breathing technique, you can experience so much more than:

Allow a strong union with the Divine and all creation, activating love, joy and forgiveness.
Improve mental health by reducing the emotional effects of illness, grief, trauma, PTSD.
Reduce blood pressure by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
Be more present in your body to activate your innate healing force.
Reduce stress by helping the brain calm down intrusive thoughts and more!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 ~ 2:00 to 5:00 pm

Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center: 180 Cambridge Court, Grass Valley
Cost: Sliding Scale: $30 to $40 – Pre-registration recommended as the circle is limited to 14 participants!

Check to Free Your Spirit: P.O. Box 1204, Nevada City, CA 95959
Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com
Please add $2 more if paying with Venmo or PayPal ~ Be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
Venmo: account.venmo.com/u/freeyourspirit – PayPal: paypal.me/mariscelaalvarez

More information and guidelines with Mariscela: ma@fyspirit.com, 530-863-0003

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT BREATHWORK:

Please consult your Primary Physician if you have any of the following contraindications: cardiovascular disease, detached retina or glaucoma, diagnosed brain or abdomen aneurysm, epilepsy, diagnosed bipolar or schizophrenia, uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid conditions, high blood pressure and pregnancy.
If any of the above applies to you, we invite you to stay with us and breathe through your nose the whole session.

...AND MORE:

Do not eat heavily before our meeting.
Please arrive at 1:45 pm to get settle and start on time. Give yourself enough time to drive if you are not familiar with the venue.
We suggest nourishing yourself after the circle, by enjoying a relaxed rest of your day.

WHAT TO BRING:

Blankets, a pillow or cushion to lay down on the floor during breathwork.
A journal and a pen.
An eye mask if you require to block the light.
A water bottle to avoid spills of water on the floor.
Optional: anything you might want to have with you to hug, such as extra pillow, staffed animal, special blanket, etc.
Optional: a lip balm to moisten your lips.

SCORPIO FULL MOON SHAMANIC CIRCLE IN AUBURN!
2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | East Wind Yoga, 922 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Join Mariscela, Theodore, and the Buffalo Mother Drum to create a “sacred bridge” to the Spirit realm
with the guidance of Shamanic journey and drumming!
In the quest to deepen our levels of self-discovery and to understand our relationship with creation, we travel to non-ordinary reality through the ancestral practice of Shamanic journeying and drumming!
We embark on a Shamanic Journey to ever-deepen the levels of self-understanding that can be attained by going inward to access the self at a soul level. A Shamanic Journey leads us into an altered state of self-awareness during non-ordinary reality, providing access to a higher wisdom of spiritual guidance and healing.
A Drumming Circle is an opportunity to form a group consciousness sharing the rhythm of the sacred beat of the drum while resonating with each other and the earth as a whole, where we flow in the energy of healing and love. A Drumming Circle is based on equality and union as there is no head or tail and includes all people becoming one.
The light of a Full Moon exposes and illuminates current issues that have not yet been dealt with. The Full Moon is therefore a time of culmination of what is still pending to be addressed and/or healed.
Join Mariscela and Theodore to create a powerful circle with the guidance of Shamanic Journey and Drumming. Our circle will be guided by the Full Moon in Scorpio, which brings intense emotions and transformational opportunities. During Shamanic Journey we’ll explore deep, intimate emotions that have been building up for a while, and now is the time when the energy of this lunation can guide us to let them out and resolve them.
FRIDAY, MAY 9th ~ 7 to 9 pm
Energy Exchange: $25 ~ Please RSVP to Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay $25 through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com
Pay $26 through Venmo & PayPal ~ Be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
Venmo: Pay with Venmo – PayPal: Pay with PayPal
IMPORTANT!

This is an indoor circle for women and, men.
We ask you to arrive at 6:45 pm to get settled and start on time.
The front door will be locked at 7:10 pm. If you arrive after, please enter through the back door in the back of the building (by the parking lot.)
Bring your drums & rattles or any sound maker. We have a few extra drums and rattles to share.
Bring your own blanket or use the ones available at the studio to lay down on the wood floor during the journey.
Bring any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Water to drink in a closed container.
Invite and bring your friends!

VESAK DAY CELEBRATION WITH LABYRINTH WALK & CACAO CEREMONY!
2025-05-12 18:30 - 20:30 | The Armed Forces & Pavilion Community Garden, 991 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
The Day of Vesak commemorates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death. This annual celebration occurs on the day of the Full Moon iis year is on May 12th during the lunation in Scorpio.
On this day, we celebrate the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as Buddha (enlightened one) who spread compassion, peace and goodwill to all life. His teachings are acknowledged worldwide for over 2,500 years through the practice of Buddhism.
A Labyrinth is a pattern of pathways that weave in a circle to arrive to its center. A labyrinth walking meditation consist of entering a labyrinth, following its path to the center and exiting the way we came. This quiet walk or moving meditation helps us to integrate body, mind, and spirit. The labyrinth represents our life’s path, walked in a state of self-reflection and awareness. During this meditative walk we take a self-discovery journey of the values that guide our lives.
Ceremonial Cacao has been used for centuries in many cultures as a healing ally to let go of heavy emotions locked in the body, while activating the sacred heart center.
Our time together will be dedicated to stepping into the threshold of ritual, magic and transformation by receiving the gift of Ceremonial Cacao as a “heart opener” from where we can become the container of Love. With an open heart, we’ll silently walk on the sacred labyrinth while being fully engaged on a journey of self-reflection, illuminated by the light of the Scorpio Full Moon. With divine guidance we can embody the attributes of right mindfulness, love and compassion as shared by the sacred Buddha!
MONDAY, MAY 12th ~ 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Armed Forces & Pavilion Community Garden: 995 Lincoln Way, Auburn
Energy Exchange: $25 ~ Please RSVP to Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay $25 through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com
Pay $26 through Venmo & PayPal ~ Be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
Venmo: Pay with Venmo – PayPal: Pay with PayPal

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT CEREMONIAL CACAO:

The cacao we honor is 100% Peruvian cacao, ceremonial grade, organic and, vegan.
A cacao ceremony is a type of Shamanic Healing, but it doesn’t produce “hallucinogenic” or out of body effects.
Cacao is not sustainable for anyone with chocolate, nut, chili or spice allergies.
Cacao is not recommended for anyone with heart conditions or high blood pressure, as cacao increases blood flo9w to the brain and the heart.
Do not take cacao if you take high doses or SSRI/anti-depressant medications and/or suffer from severe mental illness. If you’re sensitive to caffeine or if pregnant (especially 1st trimester.)
If any of the above applies to you, a “rose tea” option can be available so you can still highly benefit from the energy of the circle and other activities. Please send your request!

...AND MORE:

This is an outdoor circle for women, men and children 10 and up.
We ask you to arrive at 6:15 pm to get settled and start on time.
Bring a chair and any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Bring water to drink in a closed container.
We suggest nourishing yourself after the circle, by enjoying a relaxed rest of your day.
Do not eat a big meal prior to the ceremony.

MAY 17, 2025 ~ FREE ONLINE BREATHWORK CIRCLE!
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom

SHINING WOMEN'S WEEKEND RETREAT!
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25 | Ananda Dhiira Center, 19393 Sanctuary Road, Penn Valley, CA, 95946, United States
” Dream big, shine bright, and never stop believing in yourself.”
This weekend retreat has been designed for women who are willing to experience a powerful, meaningful, and loving time with other spirited women. Shining together is what makes our sisterhood stronger!
Join us to reclaim, reset, and recharge your Shining Self while we:

Open sacred circle and connect with each other in a fun, and meaningful way.
Practice yoga to cultivate peace of mind and to increase your intuition.
Bond with each other to celebrate our shining presence during sacred ritual.
Enjoy healthy and nurturing vegetarian, sentient meals and snacks.
Move gracefully with gentle Chi Kung and Tai Chi practices.
Connect with the Supreme through Kirtan with Lalita Marmika and meditation.
Receive a full body detox with organic clay while relaxing on the South Yuba River.
Create a water Andean “despacho” as a prayer bundle to honor Mother Earth as the source of life.
Journey in the Shamanic way to activate and expand your sacred feminine light.
Embrace the gift of Ceremonial Cacao as a “heart opener” ally to strengthen our shining Self.
Connect with the lightness of our inner child through fun games and much more!

What is included:

2 nights’ accommodation: one big room with 3 bunk beds + one single bed.
For a regular bedroom for two people in each room: one with two beds, and one with one bunk bed + a single bed, please add $20 to the cost.
Healthy vegetarian/vegan/organic meals: 2 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.
All the materials, classes and rituals.
Wi-Fi connection.

MAY 23, 24, 25, 2025 ~ FRIDAY 5 pm to SUNDAY, 2 pm
Ananda Dhiira Center: 19393 Sanctuary Rd. Penn Valley, CA 95946
Space is limited to 10 awesome women!
COST: Early Registration by 5/12/25: $375 ~ Regular Registration after 5/12/25: $400
Questions and more information with Mariscela at 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Payments:

Check made to Free Your Spirit: PO Box 1204, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Zelle: Free Your Spirit: ma@fyspirit.com
Payments (Venmo & PayPal) including processing fees are: $387 (by 5/12) or $412 (after 5/12.)
Venmo: account.venmo.com/u/freeyourspirit OR PayPal: paypal.me/mariscelaalvarez
Be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.

IN-PERSON BREATHWORK PRACTICE IN ROCKLIN!
2025-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Sierra Lakes Mobile Home Community, 4300 Rocklin Way, Rocklin, CA, United States
These times of intense and definite changes are prompting us to activate and use our innate healing tools to become mindful of our thoughts, emotionally grounded, and in control of our health. One of the most powerful tools of self-healing is the alchemizing properties of our “breath!”
As Dan Brule shares…give yourself a big sigh of relief with the intention of letting go and relaxing and begin to systematically explore various areas of your body where the residue of any shocks of traumas, injuries or illnesses remain as subtle bands of tension.
Join Mariscela and Theodore to practice the Conscious Connected Breathing technique as a portal to expand self-awareness, which is the first step in creating radical, internal changes to heal unresolved trauma through your breath. During this session we’ll also incorporate touch and body awareness, movement, sound and meditation!
Through the Conscious Connected Breathing technique, you can experience so much more than:

Allow a strong union with the Divine and all creation, activating love, joy and forgiveness.
Improve mental health by reducing the emotional effects of illness, grief, trauma, PTSD.
Reduce blood pressure by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
Be more present in your body to activate your innate healing force.
Reduce stress by helping the brain calm down intrusive thoughts and more!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 ~ 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Sierra Lakes Mobile Home Community: 4300 Rocklin Way, Rocklin (In the Clubhouse)
❤️ Energy Exchange: Your heart’s donation! ❤️
More information and guidelines with Mariscela: ma@fyspirit.com, 530-863-0003

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT BREATHWORK:

Please consult your Primary Physician if you have any of the following contraindications: cardiovascular disease, detached retina or glaucoma, diagnosed brain or abdomen aneurysm, epilepsy, diagnosed bipolar or schizophrenia, uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid conditions, high blood pressure and pregnancy.
If any of the above applies to you, we invite you to stay with us and breathe through your nose the whole session.

...AND MORE:

Do not eat heavily before our meeting.
Please arrive at 6:15 pm to get settle and start on time. Give yourself enough time to drive if you are not familiar with the venue.
We suggest nourishing yourself after the circle, by enjoying a relaxed rest of your day.

WHAT TO BRING:

Blankets, a pillow or cushion to lay down on the floor during breathwork.
A journal and a pen.
An eye mask if you require to block the light.
A water bottle to avoid spills of water on the floor.
Optional: anything you might want to have with you to hug, such as extra pillow, staffed animal, special blanket, etc.
Optional: a lip balm to moisten your lips.

PARKING:

After coming into the main entrance, follow the road straight all the way down to the very end, where the Clubhouse is located.
As you approach the Clubhouse from the parking lot, there are two entrances. Please use the one to the right (next to the swimming pool) as the one on the left is permanently locked!

FREE ZOOM BREATHWORK CIRCLE!
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
“From your first breath to your last, breath is your greatest ally and resource on a journey to lasting transformation.” ~ Anthony Abbagnano

As Dan Brule expresses on his book, Just Breath, “Once our breathing is full and free, healthy and natural, once it is restored or raised to an optimal level, then it automatically becomes a therapeutic tool. They body and breath can be used to heal the mind, and the mind and breath can be used to heal the body.”
If you have already joined our in-person group sessions or done a one-on-one session with us, you know how powerful your breath is when guided to be Conscious and Connected. This breathing technique is usually done breathing in and out through the mouth and accompanied by music. Join us to experience the power of Breathwork during our online session!

Spring & Summer FREE ZOOM SESSIONS: Twice a month on Thursdays!
If you would like to join us, please send me a request at ma@fypirit.com
Any financial “reciprocity” is welcomed: Venmo: Pay with Venmo – PayPal: Pay with PayPal

PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Mariscela Alvarez and Theodore Upton are not medically trained, and the Conscious Connected Breathing technique is not a medical practice. If you suffer from any serious condition you should check with your medical practitioner prior to breathing with us. Likewise, if you are on any medications you are advised to seek medical counsel prior to joining us. The breath style we use is not advised for conditions such as:

Cardiovascular disease.
Detached retina or glaucoma.
Diagnosed brain or abdomen aneurysm.
Diagnose bipolar or schizophrenia.
Uncontrolled diabetes.
Epilepsy.
Delicate pregnancy.

If you do have any of the above conditions and would still like to breath with us, please breathe in & out through your nose during the entire session. You’ll still highly benefit from this practice!
STEPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Download a copy of Zoom (zoom.com) to your laptop or smartphone.
Check you have a solid internet connection.
Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. You will want to lie down for the actual session and a blanket and cushion may help make your more comfortable.
Don’t eat heavily before our meeting.
Have some paper and pen, or crayons beside you. It is always good to record your experiences either by writing them or drawing them.

SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON SHAMANIC CIRCLE IN AUBURN!
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | East Wind Yoga, 922 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Join Mariscela, Theodore, and the Buffalo Mother Drum to create a “sacred bridge” to the Spirit realm
with the guidance of Shamanic journey and drumming!
In the quest to deepen our levels of self-discovery and to understand our relationship with creation, we travel to non-ordinary reality through the ancestral practice of Shamanic journeying and drumming!
We embark on a Shamanic Journey to ever-deepen the levels of self-understanding that can be attained by going inward to access the self at a soul level. A Shamanic Journey leads us into an altered state of self-awareness during non-ordinary reality, providing access to a higher wisdom of spiritual guidance and healing.
A Drumming Circle is an opportunity to form a group consciousness sharing the rhythm of the sacred beat of the drum while resonating with each other and the earth as a whole, where we flow in the energy of healing and love. A Drumming Circle is based on equality and union as there is no head or tail and includes all people becoming one.
The light of a Full Moon exposes and illuminates current issues that have not yet been dealt with. The Full Moon is therefore a time of culmination of what is still pending to be addressed and/or healed.
Join Mariscela and Theodore to create a powerful circle with the guidance of Shamanic Journey and Drumming. Our circle will be guided by the Full Moon in Sagittarius which evokes bright possibilities to broaden your horizons in the spirit of adventure. During Shamanic Journey you’ll focus with precision on your goals by redefining what freedom truly means for you and by creating a clear vision for your future. This is all done by knowing that the journey ahead is as significant as the destination itself!

FRIDAY, JUNE 13th ~ 7 to 9 pm
Energy Exchange: $26 ~ Please RSVP to Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com ~ Venmo: Pay with Venmo ~ PayPal: Pay with PayPal
Please be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
IMPORTANT!

This is an indoor circle for women and, men.
We ask you to arrive at 6:45 pm to get settled and start on time.
The front door will be locked at 7:10 pm. If you arrive after, please enter through the back door in the back of the building (by the parking lot.)
Bring your drums & rattles or any sound maker. We have a few extra drums and rattles to share.
Bring your own blanket or use the ones available at the studio to lay down on the wood floor during the journey.
Bring any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Water to drink in a closed container.
Invite and bring your friends!

SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION WITH CACAO CEREMONY!
2025-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Private residence in Grass Valley
Let’s honor the Sun’s Radiance during this Summer Solstice, the season to step into our personal power to align with the grander scope of life!
We’re experiencing great times of deep-core changes, and these changes can be intensified during summer as an opportunity to feel passionate about life and the reason for being. This is the season to deeply explore and seek our visions and ask Great Spirit to guide us in creating a “new reality,” filled with possibilities of expansion and definite growth.
Join us in ceremony to welcome Summer with the blessings and support of Sacred Cacao. Ceremonial Cacao has been used for centuries and in many cultures as a healing ally to release heavy emotions locked in the body, while activating the sacred heart center. Together we’ll create:

A safe and loving container in the ancient ways of our ancestors.
A strong circle of personal and collective intentions of the “new reality” we want to create.
An intimate communion with ceremonial cacao as a “heart-opener” from where we can become the container of Love in its highest expression.
A celebration of our Solar Being by strengthening all our relations.

Location: Private Residence in Grass Valley ~ Address will be provided upon request and/or registration
Energy Exchange: Sliding Scale: $25 to $35
Pre-Registration is required! Contact Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com
Venmo: account.venmo.com/u/freeyourspirit – PayPal: paypal.me/mariscelaalvarez
Please be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT CEREMONIAL CACAO:

The cacao we honor is 100% Peruvian cacao, ceremonial grade, organic and, vegan.
A cacao ceremony is a type of Shamanic Healing, but it doesn’t produce “hallucinogenic” or out of body effects.
Cacao is not sustainable for anyone with chocolate, nut, chili or spice allergies.
Cacao is not recommended for anyone with heart conditions or high blood pressure, as cacao increases blood flo9w to the brain and the heart.
Do not take cacao if you take high doses or SSRI/anti-depressant medications and/or suffer from severe mental illness. If you’re sensitive to caffeine or if pregnant (especially 1st trimester.)
If any of the above applies to you, a “rose tea” option can be available so you can still highly benefit from the energy of the circle and other activities. Please send your request!

...AND MORE:

This is an outdoor circle for women, men and children 10 and up.
We ask you to arrive at 6:15 pm to get settled and start on time.
Bring a chair and any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Bring water to drink in a closed container.
We suggest nourishing yourself after the circle, by enjoying a relaxed rest of your day.
Do not eat a big meal prior to the ceremony.

CAPRICORN FULL MOON SHAMANIC CIRCLE IN AUBURN!
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | East Wind Yoga, 922 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Join Mariscela, Theodore, and the Buffalo Mother Drum to create a “sacred bridge” to the Spirit realm
with the guidance of Shamanic journey and drumming!
In the quest to deepen our levels of self-discovery and to understand our relationship with creation, we travel to non-ordinary reality through the ancestral practice of Shamanic journeying and drumming!
We embark on a Shamanic Journey to ever-deepen the levels of self-understanding that can be attained by going inward to access the self at a soul level. A Shamanic Journey leads us into an altered state of self-awareness during non-ordinary reality, providing access to a higher wisdom of spiritual guidance and healing.
A Drumming Circle is an opportunity to form a group consciousness sharing the rhythm of the sacred beat of the drum while resonating with each other and the earth as a whole, where we flow in the energy of healing and love. A Drumming Circle is based on equality and union as there is no head or tail and includes all people becoming one.
The light of a Full Moon exposes and illuminates current issues that have not yet been dealt with. The Full Moon is therefore a time of culmination of what is still pending to be addressed and/or healed.
Join Mariscela and Theodore to create a powerful circle with the guidance of Shamanic Journey and Drumming. Our circle will be guided by the Full Moon in Capricorn, which is deeply connected to themes of structure, achievement, and stability. During Shamanic Journey, you’ll focus on diving deeper into these themes in your life, assessing your achievements, and refining your direction for the future!

FRIDAY, JULY 11th ~ 7 to 9 pm
Energy Exchange: $26 ~ Please RSVP to Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com ~ Venmo: Pay with Venmo ~ PayPal: Pay with PayPal
Please be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
IMPORTANT!

This is an indoor circle for women and, men.
We ask you to arrive at 6:45 pm to get settled and start on time.
The front door will be locked at 7:10 pm. If you arrive after, please enter through the back door in the back of the building (by the parking lot.)
Bring your drums & rattles or any sound maker. We have a few extra drums and rattles to share.
Bring your own blanket or use the ones available at the studio to lay down on the wood floor during the journey.
Bring any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Water to drink in a closed container.
Invite and bring your friends!

FREE ZOOM BREATHWORK CIRCLE!
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
“From your first breath to your last, breath is your greatest ally and resource on a journey to lasting transformation.” ~ Anthony Abbagnano

As Dan Brule expresses on his book, Just Breath, “Once our breathing is full and free, healthy and natural, once it is restored or raised to an optimal level, then it automatically becomes a therapeutic tool. They body and breath can be used to heal the mind, and the mind and breath can be used to heal the body.”
If you have already joined our in-person group sessions or done a one-on-one session with us, you know how powerful your breath is when guided to be Conscious and Connected. This breathing technique is usually done breathing in and out through the mouth and accompanied by music. Join us to experience the power of Breathwork during our online session!

FREE ZOOM SESSIONS!
If you would like to join us, please send me a request at ma@fypirit.com
Any financial “reciprocity” is welcomed: Venmo: Pay with Venmo – PayPal: Pay with PayPal

PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Mariscela Alvarez and Theodore Upton are not medically trained, and the Conscious Connected Breathing technique is not a medical practice. If you suffer from any serious condition you should check with your medical practitioner prior to breathing with us. Likewise, if you are on any medications you are advised to seek medical counsel prior to joining us. The breath style we use is not advised for conditions such as:

Cardiovascular disease.
Detached retina or glaucoma.
Diagnosed brain or abdomen aneurysm.
Diagnose bipolar or schizophrenia.
Uncontrolled diabetes.
Epilepsy.
Delicate pregnancy.

If you do have any of the above conditions and would still like to breath with us, please breathe in & out through your nose during the entire session. You’ll still highly benefit from this practice!
STEPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Download a copy of Zoom (zoom.com) to your laptop or smartphone.
Check you have a solid internet connection.
Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. You will want to lie down for the actual session and a blanket and cushion may help make your more comfortable.
Don’t eat heavily before our meeting.
Have some paper and pen, or crayons beside you. It is always good to record your experiences either by writing them or drawing them.

LEO NEW MOON CACAO CEREMONY & LABYRINTH WALK!
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | The Armed Forces & Pavilion Community Garden, 991 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Spiritually, New Moons represent new beginnings, renewal, rebirth and growth. This cosmic event promotes introspection, self-reflection, meditation and clarity on future projects. New Moons also offer heightened intuition and, for some, a strong sense of purpose. Many may feel a sense of alignment with their emotions and inner desires, as well as increased awareness of their power and potential. Therefore, this is a potent time to set intentions and start fresh due to its auspicious energy to manifest our desires and goals.
A Labyrinth is a pattern of pathways that weave in a circle to arrive to its center. A labyrinth walking meditation consist of entering a labyrinth, following its path to the center and exiting the way we came. This quiet walk or moving meditation helps us to integrate body, mind, and spirit. The labyrinth represents our life’s path, walked in a state of self-reflection and awareness. During this meditative walk we take a self-discovery journey of the values that guide our lives.
Ceremonial Cacao has been used for centuries in many cultures as a healing ally to let go of heavy emotions locked in the body, while activating the sacred heart center, from where we can become the container of Love.
During ceremony we’ll be guided by the Leo New Moon to create a powerful ritual to harness the authenticity and courage of the lion’s heart within, illuminating our path with clarity and direction to set clear intentions in what we want to offer to the world and to the self!

Energy Exchange: $25 ~ Please RSVP to Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay $25 through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com
Pay $26 through Venmo & PayPal ~ Be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
Venmo: Pay with Venmo – PayPal: Pay with PayPal

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT CEREMONIAL CACAO:

The cacao we honor is 100% Peruvian cacao, ceremonial grade, organic and, vegan.
A cacao ceremony is a type of Shamanic Healing, but it doesn’t produce “hallucinogenic” or out of body effects.
Cacao is not sustainable for anyone with chocolate, nut, chili or spice allergies.
Cacao is not recommended for anyone with heart conditions or high blood pressure, as cacao increases blood flo9w to the brain and the heart.
Do not take cacao if you take high doses or SSRI/anti-depressant medications and/or suffer from severe mental illness. If you’re sensitive to caffeine or if pregnant (especially 1st trimester.)
If any of the above applies to you, a “rose tea” option can be available so you can still highly benefit from the energy of the circle and other activities. Please send your request!

...AND MORE:

This is an outdoor circle for women, men and children 10 and up.
We ask you to arrive at 6:15 pm to get settled and start on time.
Bring a chair and any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Bring water to drink in a closed container.
We suggest nourishing yourself after the circle, by enjoying a relaxed rest of your day.
Do not eat a big meal prior to the ceremony.

LION'S GATE AQUARIUS FULL MOON SHAMANIC CIRCLE IN AUBURN!
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | East Wind Yoga, 922 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Join Mariscela, Theodore, and the Buffalo Mother Drum to create a “sacred bridge” to the Spirit realm
with the guidance of Shamanic journey and drumming!
In the quest to deepen our levels of self-discovery and to understand our relationship with creation, we travel to non-ordinary reality through the ancestral practice of Shamanic journeying and drumming!
We embark on a Shamanic Journey to ever-deepen the levels of self-understanding that can be attained by going inward to access the self at a soul level. A Shamanic Journey leads us into an altered state of self-awareness during non-ordinary reality, providing access to a higher wisdom of spiritual guidance and healing.
A Drumming Circle is an opportunity to form a group consciousness sharing the rhythm of the sacred beat of the drum while resonating with each other and the earth as a whole, where we flow in the energy of healing and love. A Drumming Circle is based on equality and union as there is no head or tail and includes all people becoming one.
The light of a Full Moon exposes and illuminates current issues that have not yet been dealt with. The Full Moon is therefore a time of culmination of what is still pending to be addressed and/or healed.

Join Mariscela and Theodore to create a powerful circle with the guidance of Shamanic Journey and Drumming. Our circle will be illuminated by the Full Moon in Aquarius, which is highly visionary, unconventional, and deeply committed to ideals of equality, freedom, and community.
Moreover, our ceremony will be exponentially charged by the energy of the Lion’s Gate Portal. Every year this portal marks a time of cosmic alignment, when the Sun in Leo joins forces with the bright star Sirius, the Orion’s Belt, and Earth. This alignment is believed to bring a surge of “spiritual energy,” offering heightened intuition, deep transformation, and powerful manifestation potential ~ karmaweather.com
During Shamanic Journey, we’ll reflect and make divine decisions on how to empower our authentic Self to play a powerful role in the growth of our larger human family!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th ~ 7 to 9 pm
Energy Exchange: $26 ~ Please RSVP to Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com ~ Venmo: Pay with Venmo ~ PayPal: Pay with PayPal
Please be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
IMPORTANT!

This is an indoor circle for women and, men.
We ask you to arrive at 6:45 pm to get settled and start on time.
The front door will be locked at 7:10 pm. If you arrive after, please enter through the back door in the back of the building (by the parking lot.)
Bring your drums & rattles or any sound maker. We have a few extra drums and rattles to share.
Bring your own blanket or use the ones available at the studio to lay down on the wood floor during the journey.
Bring any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Water to drink in a closed container.
Invite and bring your friends!

PISCES FULL MOON SHAMANIC CIRCLE IN AUBURN!
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | East Wind Yoga, 922 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Join Mariscela, Theodore, and the Buffalo Mother Drum to create a “sacred bridge” to the Spirit realm
with the guidance of Shamanic journey and drumming!
In the quest to deepen our levels of self-discovery and to understand our relationship with creation, we travel to non-ordinary reality through the ancestral practice of Shamanic journeying and drumming!
We embark on a Shamanic Journey to ever-deepen the levels of self-understanding that can be attained by going inward to access the self at a soul level. A Shamanic Journey leads us into an altered state of self-awareness during non-ordinary reality, providing access to a higher wisdom of spiritual guidance and healing.
A Drumming Circle is an opportunity to form a group consciousness sharing the rhythm of the sacred beat of the drum while resonating with each other and the earth as a whole, where we flow in the energy of healing and love. A Drumming Circle is based on equality and union as there is no head or tail and includes all people becoming one.
The light of a Full Moon exposes and illuminates current issues that have not yet been dealt with. The Full Moon is therefore a time of culmination of what is still pending to be addressed and/or healed.
Join Mariscela and Theodore to create a powerful circle with the guidance of Shamanic Journey and Drumming. Our circle will be guided by the energy of the Full Moon in Pisces, which is a time for inner purification of our rational and emotional bodies, our logic and intuitive aspects. We’ll also incorporate the still present energy of the Total Lunar Eclipse as an opening to transcend heavy patterns within the shadow self, so we can shine brightly from within.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th ~ 7 to 9 pm
Energy Exchange: $26 ~ Please RSVP to Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com ~ Venmo: Pay with Venmo ~ PayPal: Pay with PayPal
Please be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
IMPORTANT!

This is an indoor circle for women and, men.
We ask you to arrive at 6:45 pm to get settled and start on time.
The front door will be locked at 7:10 pm. If you arrive after, please enter through the back door in the back of the building (by the parking lot.)
Bring your drums & rattles or any sound maker. We have a few extra drums and rattles to share.
Bring your own blanket or use the ones available at the studio to lay down on the wood floor during the journey.
Bring any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Water to drink in a closed container.
Invite and bring your friends!

HEALTHY PATHWAYS TO PEACEFUL LIVING ONE-DAY RETREAT!
2025-09-13 08:30 - 18:30 | Ananda Dhiira Center, 19393 Sanctuary Road, Penn Valley, CA, 95946, United States
…to take a sacred pause in nature where you will be immersed in a deep process of purification, renewal, and connection of body, mind, and soul!
This powerful one-day retreat is offered to women and men who would like to gently remove distractions and reconnect with what truly matters, the SELF! Join Mariscela and didi Ananda Acira to experience:

The creation of a “water despacho” in the South Yuba River. This is a prayer bundle in the Andean tradition to honor Mother Earth as the source of life.
A “whole body” detox with organic clay while relaxing with Yoga Nidra, a powerful process to tap into a sense of wholeness. Optional swimming in the South Yuba River.
Gentle Chi Kung exercises and conscious breathing to move gracefully through life.
Kirtan, a devotional practice through chanting mantras and meditating to feel Oneness with the Supreme.
Yoga practice to fortify the “Ajina” center of intuition, also known as the third-eye cakra (chakra.)
Conscious Connected Breathing with touch and body awareness, movement, sound and meditation!
The art of celebrating life through a healthy and nurturing vegetarian lunch and snacks.

Space is limited to 14 dedicated participants!
COST: Early Bird discount by 8/23/25: $120 ~ Regular price after 8/23/25: $150
For more information and to register contact Mariscela at 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Didi Ananda Acira: 347-530-4425, anandaacira@gmail.com
Payments:

Check made to Free Your Spirit: PO Box 1204, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com
Venmo:$124 for Early Bird Discount, $155 Regular Price ~ account.venmo.com/u/freeyourspirit
PayPal: $124 for Early Bird Discount, $155 Regular Price ~ paypal.me/mariscelaalvarez
Be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.

About the facilitators:
Didi Ananda Acira: She was born in the God/Goddess Island of Bali. She dedicates her life to become a missionary (nun) of Ananda Marga since 2006. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for almost twenty years. She is also a Registered Yoga teacher under the Yoga Alliance E-RYT200, YACEP, registered TFH instructor under IKC, experienced about naturopathy and wellness, certified instructor Pastel Nagomi Art under JPHAA.
Didi combines all her skills to guide others by bringing the wisdom of Yoga and Tantra into their lifestyle. These holistic practices help to promote physical fitness, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness to achieve the Supreme Goal. She has been offering her services and teachings in Asia, Canada, and presently in USA while she is managing Ananda Dhiira Center.
Mariscela Alvarez: She was born in the highlands of Perú, where her soulful heritage from the land of the Incas lead her to reconnect with ancient traditions of North and South America and to learn powerful healing tools to assist herself and others. Mariscela offers personalized sessions combining Shamanic Healing, Hypnotherapy, Breathwork and Reiki. She also offers monthly group Breathwork sessions and on-line (Zoom) sessions. Her teachings include Tai Chi and Chi Kung classes.
Join her Spiritual Journeys and ancient Andean ceremonies in Peru’s most sacred places, such as Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. Experience a deep self-discovery and healing quest communing with powerful medicine plants in the Peruvian jungle. Yearly spiritual journeys to Nepal and Egypt are also offered.

AUTUMN EQUINOX CEREMONY WITH SACRED CACAO & DESPACHO OFFERING!
2025-09-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Private residence in Grass Valley
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower!” ~ Albert Camus
The Autumn Equinox marks the turning inwards, the beginning of darkness, a time of contemplation and rest!
Our circle will be guided by Ceremonial Cacao, which has been used for centuries in many cultures as a healing ally to let go of heavy emotions locked in the body, while activating the sacred heart center. With an open heart we’ll commune with our Mother Earth in the Spirit of Ayni or sacred reciprocity represented in our despacho offering.
Join Mariscela and Theodore in sacred ceremony to walk the journey from light through twilight into darkness. During our time together we will:

Open a sacred container by calling the assistance and blessings of the directions in the Native American tradition.
Create and intimate moment of self-reflection while opening the heart during “Cacao Ceremony.”
Create a “despacho” offering in the Andean tradition, as a prayer bundle to honor and connect with Mother Earth.
Celebrate our sacred ceremony while drumming and chanting.

Location: Private Residence in Sacramento – near Watt and Marconi
After will be provided after you register!
Pre-Registration or RSVP is highly appreciated to secure your Sacred Cacao.
Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com

Energy Exchange: Sliding Scale: $30 to $50
Pay through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com
Venmo: account.venmo.com/u/freeyourspirit – PayPal: paypal.me/mariscelaalvarez
Please be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT CEREMONIAL CACAO:

The cacao we honor is 100% Peruvian cacao, ceremonial grade, organic and, vegan.
A cacao ceremony is a type of Shamanic Healing, but it doesn’t produce “hallucinogenic” or out of body effects.
Cacao is not sustainable for anyone with chocolate, nut, chili or spice allergies.
Cacao is not recommended for anyone with heart conditions or high blood pressure, as cacao increases blood flo9w to the brain and the heart.
Do not take cacao if you take high doses or SSRI/anti-depressant medications and/or suffer from severe mental illness. If you’re sensitive to caffeine or if pregnant (especially 1st trimester.)
If any of the above applies to you, a “rose tea” option can be available so you can still highly benefit from the energy of the circle and other activities. Please send your request!

...AND MORE:

Space is limited to 12 participants, so please register on time.
This is and INDOOR circle for women, men and children ages 10 & up.
We ask you to arrive at 2:45 pm to get settled and start on time.
Do not eat a big meal prior to the ceremony.
Bring your drums & rattles or any sound maker.
Please drink plenty of water before and after taking the sacred cacao.
Bring anything you would like to place in the altar to be charged with the power of our circle.
Bring water to drink in a closed container.
We suggest nourishing yourself after the circle, by enjoying a relaxed rest of your day.

999 PORTAL ACTIVATION BREATHWORK IN AUBURN!
2025-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 | A New Leaf Holistic Coaching, 11830 Enterprise Drive, Auburn
“Some days you go searching for Portals, in futility… and then one day, the portal finds you.”
~ The Act of Enlightenment
Everyday is an open door for personal and collective transformation. In addition, the universe blesses us with days charged with more intense power known in numerology and astrology as “galactic activation portals.”
This month of September, offer us the “999 Portals” on September 9th, 18th, and 27th, when the veil between the spiritual and physical realms become thinner. Therefore, these days act as energetic gateways to receive heightened intuition and clarity, to release emotional heaviness, to strengthen our manifestation powers, and to connect to higher dimensions.
The 9.27.2025 portal (9.9.9) creates an auspicious time to “pause” from the busyness and distractions of life and take the time to connect conscious mind to subconscious mind, physical body to cosmic body, and consequently create a deeper connection to the I AM Presence!
One of the most powerful tools of self-healing and transformation is the innate power of your “breath” with its alchemizing properties to create radical, internal changes to heal unresolved trauma and to empower your ability to rise up to the challenges you are faced with today by shifting from being reactive to being proactive in creating a healthy future.
Join Mariscela and Theodore during the magic of this 9.9.9 portal and the transformational power of the Conscious Connected Breathing technique, to become this potent energetic portal of Self-awareness and healing and to offer a positive and loving impact in all your relations and the world we are all creating!
❤️ Energy Exchange: Your heart’s conscious donation! ❤️
Please RSVP to Mariscela: ma@fyspirit.com, 530-863-0003
Space available to 12 participants!

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT BREATHWORK:

Please consult your Primary Physician if you have any of the following contraindications: cardiovascular disease, detached retina or glaucoma, diagnosed brain or abdomen aneurysm, epilepsy, diagnosed bipolar or schizophrenia, uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid conditions, high blood pressure and pregnancy.
If any of the above applies to you, we invite you to stay with us and breathe through your nose the whole session.

...AND MORE:

Do not eat heavily before our meeting.
A New Leaf Holistic Coaching is located right next door of Lifestyle Gym… a few doors after the DMV in Auburn.
Please arrive at 2:45 pm to get settle and start on time. Give yourself enough time to drive if you are not familiar with the venue.
We suggest nourishing yourself after the circle, by enjoying a relaxed rest of your day.

WHAT TO BRING:

Blankets, a pillow or cushion to lay down on the floor during breathwork.
A journal and a pen.
An eye mask if you require to block the light.
A water bottle to avoid spills of water on the floor.
Optional: anything you might want to have with you to hug, such as extra pillow, staffed animal, special blanket, etc.
Optional: a lip balm to moisten your lips.

ARIES FULL MOON SHAMANIC CIRCLE IN AUBURN!
2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | East Wind Yoga, 922 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Join Mariscela, Theodore, and the Buffalo Mother Drum to create a “sacred bridge” to the Spirit realm
with the guidance of Shamanic journey and drumming!
In the quest to deepen our levels of self-discovery and to understand our relationship with creation, we travel to non-ordinary reality through the ancestral practice of Shamanic journeying and drumming!
We embark on a Shamanic Journey to ever-deepen the levels of self-understanding that can be attained by going inward to access the self at a soul level. A Shamanic Journey leads us into an altered state of self-awareness during non-ordinary reality, providing access to a higher wisdom of spiritual guidance and healing.
A Drumming Circle is an opportunity to form a group consciousness sharing the rhythm of the sacred beat of the drum while resonating with each other and the earth as a whole, where we flow in the energy of healing and love. A Drumming Circle is based on equality and union as there is no head or tail and includes all people becoming one.
The light of a Full Moon exposes and illuminates current issues that have not yet been dealt with. The Full Moon is therefore a time of culmination of what is still pending to be addressed and/or healed.
Join Mariscela and Theodore to create a powerful circle with the guidance of Shamanic Journey and Drumming. Our circle will be guided by the energy of the Full Moon in Aries, an eruptive lunation that promotes bold endings, courageous release, emotional fire, and personal reckoning. Journey with us to create a crucial turning point in your relationships—both with others and with yourself – breaking free from outdated patterns, commitments, or unhealthy dynamics!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th ~ 7 to 9 pm
Energy Exchange: $26 ~ Please RSVP to Mariscela: 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Pay through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com ~ Venmo: Pay with Venmo ~ PayPal: Pay with PayPal
Please be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
IMPORTANT!

This is an indoor circle for women and, men.
We ask you to arrive at 6:45 pm to get settled and start on time.
The front door will be locked at 7:10 pm. If you arrive after, please enter through the back door in the back of the building (by the parking lot.)
Bring your drums & rattles or any sound maker. We have a few extra drums and rattles to share.
Bring your own blanket or use the ones available at the studio to lay down on the wood floor during the journey.
Bring any sacred item(s) you’d like to place on the altar.
Water to drink in a closed container.
Invite and bring your friends!

MIDDLE MOUNTAIN SACRED WALK & CEREMONIAL CACAO!
2025-10-24 08:00 - 15:00 | Meet at Feather Down Shopping Center at the tables to the left of Bel Air Market, 1258 Stabler Lane, Yuba City
“The mountains are not a place to scape from life, but a place to find meaning in it.” ~ Jamie Anderson

Throughout human history, cultures have revered certain mountains as sacred living beings with the ability to activate our connection with the divine, to trigger a sense of inner peace, to receive spiritual messages, and to be initiated in the path of a higher service, as in the case of the Peruvian tradition.
Join us to explore the land of the sacred Middle Mountain (AKA Sutter Buttes,) recognized as the “world’s smallest mountain range.” They contain a ten-mile wide circle of volcanic peaks that are dramatically isolated in the center of the Sacramento Valley.
Prior to the Gold Rush era, the Sacramento Valley, specifically the Yuba Sutter region, was the homeland of the Maidu and Wintun native people, who considered this land a “sacred” place of deep respect and spiritual and physical sustenance.
Ceremonial cacao has been used for centuries and in many cultures as a healing ally to release heavy emotions locked in the body, while activating the sacred heart center. Cacao is known as a heart-opener due to it’s many active ingredients such as Theobromine. This word with Greek roots translates to “Food of the Gods” and potentiates the release of dopamine, the “pleasure” hormone.
Our time with the Sacred Mountain will be guided by the wisdom of autumn, honored in the ancient traditions as a time of “introspection,” inviting us to walk with a quiet mind and an open heart to look inward through the practice of self contemplation. Our hearts will be sacredly activated by the medicine of a “Cacao Ceremony” at the beginning of the walk.

Energy Exchange: $60 (non-refundable but transferable for this event only)
Pre-Registration is needed as this hike is limited to 15 people!
You can pay through Zelle: ma@fyspirit.com
Please add $2 more to enjoy your full contribution with
Venmo: account.venmo.com/u/freeyourspirit OR PayPal: paypal.me/mariscelaalvarez
Be sure it is sent to Free Your Spirit, which is my “business” account.
Questions and more information with Mariscela at 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SACRED WALK:

This is a hiking activity for women, men, and children 12 and up.
This is a moderate hiking, 2 to 3 miles and generally less than 600 feet elevation gain/loss.
We’ll have 2 to 3 guides hiking with us and sharing their wisdom.
We ask you to be on time at the meeting place (before 8 am is appreciated.)
Wear comfortable walking shoes with good tread/traction (sneakers are not recommended.)
Feel free to bring hiking or walking sticks.
Bring a backpack containing your lunch, snacks and water.
Bring any sacred item(s) you’d like to carry and place on the altar.
Bring anything else you might consider necessary.
In case of rain or cancellation on our part, you will be notified the morning of the walk, and your payment will be fully refunded.
Invite and bring your friends!

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT CEREMONIAL CACAO:

The cacao we honor is 100% Peruvian cacao, ceremonial grade, organic and, vegan.
A cacao ceremony is a type of Shamanic Healing, but it doesn’t produce “hallucinogenic” or out of body effects.
Cacao is not sustainable for anyone with chocolate, nut, chili or spice allergies.
Cacao is not recommended for anyone with heart conditions or high blood pressure, as cacao increases blood flow to the brain and the heart.
Do not take cacao if you take high doses or SSRI/anti-depressant medications and/or suffer from severe mental illness. If you’re sensitive to caffeine or if pregnant (especially 1st trimester.)
If any of the above applies to you, a “rose tea” option can be available so you can still highly benefit from the energy of the circle and other activities. Please send Mariscela your request!

Note: Our dearest friend, Stan Padilla, will be our main guide from whom we will learn a respectful
reverence for life and the special place the Sutter Buttes hold for local Native Americans!

THE SACRED PLANT WISDOM OF HERBAL TEAS & SACRED CACAO!
2025-10-26 14:00 - 17:00 | A New Leaf Holistic Healing Coaching, 11830 Enterprise Dr. (right next door to Lifestyle Gym), Auburn
“Mother Earth’s medicine chest is full of healing herbs of incomparable worth.” ~ Robin Rose Bennet

The esoteric use of plants and herbs has been customary for millennia in the sacred rituals of all religions and practices. Plants and herbs can be used not only for their medicinal properties but also for their spiritual affinities.
Examples include the Japanese Tea Ceremony in Zen Buddhism, Sacred Cacao for Mayan and Aztec civilizations, the use of sage for purifying spaced and people in Native American practices, the olive tree branch, and oil in Christianity and Judaism.
We’ll begin with a Sacred Cacao Ceremony, which has been practiced for centuries as a healing ally to release heavy emotions locked in the body, while activating the sacred heart center. With an open heart we open our true connection with the spiritual sense of Self, with others, and with nature.
Next, we’ll explore the spiritual qualities and gifts of several herbs. We’ll then set our spiritual intentions as we choose our perfect combination of herbs and assemble sacred herbal tea bags to take home.
Energy Exchange: $50 (includes all the materials)
Pre-Registration is needed – Limited to 12 participants!
Please add $2 more to enjoy your full contribution with Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/ErinColvinINHC
OR https://www.erincolvin.net/event-details/the-sacred-plant-wisdom-of-herbal-teas
Questions and more information with Mariscela at 530-863-0003, ma@fyspirit.com
Erin Colvin at 530-305-6313, erin@erincolvin.net

IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT CEREMONIAL CACAO:

The cacao we honor is 100% Peruvian cacao, ceremonial grade, organic and, vegan.
A cacao ceremony is a type of Shamanic Healing, but it doesn’t produce “hallucinogenic” or out of body effects.
Cacao is not sustainable for anyone with chocolate, nut, chili or spice allergies.
Cacao is not recommended for anyone with heart conditions or high blood pressure, as cacao increases blood flow to the brain and the heart.
Do not take cacao if you take high doses or SSRI/anti-depressant medications and/or suffer from severe mental illness. If you’re sensitive to caffeine or if pregnant (especially 1st trimester.)
If any of the above applies to you, a “rose tea” option can be available so you can still highly benefit from the energy of the circle and other activities. Please send Mariscela your request!
