This healing movement class is designed to support survivors of trauma through trauma informed dance, yoga, and peer support. This class aims to connect survivors and be a safe space to explore healing through movement. Anyone, especially survivors of trauma, can benefit from building positive connections or reconnections to the body, exploring healthy coping strategies, and giving space for emotional expression - whether through words or through movement. Together we will create an environment that is accessible, inclusive, provides safety, encouragement, and healing for survivors and supporters in all walks of life.

This is a donation based class, there is NO obligation to pay, and we encourage participants to register, only to reserve their spot. Please reach out to Rebecca Phelps at dancegracious@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding this class, or would like to request any accommodations. Our Empowerment group meets every first and third Sunday of the month, and is open to survivors, supporters, or anyone curious about healing through movement.

“Rebecca is a survivor herself and certified in Trauma Informed Yoga through Porchlight Wellness, and is currently a studying Yoga Therapy, in pursuit of her C-IAYT”

Class Dates and Time:

Sunday, June 15th / 12:30 - 1:30pm

Sunday, July 13th / 12:30 - 1:30pm

Donation Amount: $0 / $5 / $10 / $15 - all donations go to cover the cost of maintaining the program

This healing movement program is designed to teach tools and skills to elementary aged children who have experienced traumatic life events or circumstances. Children will learn through games and activities and will have the opportunity to build and explore healthy friendships in a safe environment! Participants will learn breathing techniques, regulation tools, and experience the joyfulness of movement in a trauma sensitive environment. This class is not focused on a particular dance style and will not teach technique or choreography- the focus will be on movement as a tool for regulation and healing. We do ask that care takers stay, or remain close by during the class. 

This is a donation based class, there is NO obligation to pay, and we encourage participants to register, only to reserve their spot. Please reach out to Rebecca Phelps at dancegracious@gmail.com (mailto:dancegracious@gmail.com) if you have any questions regarding this class, or would like to request any accommodations. Our Kid-Powerment group is open to children who have experienced traumatic events or circumstances, and are looking for regulation tools and building healthy friendships! 

“Rebecca is a survivor of interpersonal violence herself and certified in Trauma Informed Yoga through Porchlight Wellness. She is currently working towards her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has taken independent courses on Yoga Therapy and Somatic Movement. Rebecca has taught dance in community to children ages 2 and up for over 10 years!”

Class Dates and Time:

Tuesday, June 3rd/ 4:00 - 4:45pm

Tuesday, July 13th / 4:00 - 4:45pm

Donation Amount: $0 / $5 / $10 / $15 - all donations go to cover the cost of maintaining the program

MEET YOUR SPONSOR: Dreams from Drake is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization that was founded in 2013 by members of Drake’s family, named after Drake Ross Pettit who passed away at the young age of four.

Dreams from Drake is a volunteer organization; funds generated from the foundation will be used to provide children and teens who recently lost a sibling or parent with various forms of community and social support. Dreams from Drake is a recognized 501(c)(3) under the Finger Lakes Area Community Endowment (FLACE) program.

This class is free for members of Dreams from Drake. If you, your family or someone you know would benefit from the services offered by Dreams from Drake, please contact us at info@dreamsfromdrake.org . Please include information about your family’s situation, including information about the loved one lost, and we will be back in touch.

Trauma Sensitive Yoga is an evidence-based support that can help children and adults who have experienced loss and other forms of trauma, reconnect and reintegrate mentally, physically, and emotionally, thereby bridging the gap between living in past trauma and living in the present.

In a trauma sensitive yoga class, verbal guidance such as ‘you are welcome to find your own expression of a triangle form’ or ‘feel free to explore how you would like to place your arms today’ are common as facilitators share power with children.

These invitations could allow children to develop their self expression and confidence. Further as all adults in the room are practicing together with the children forming a shared authentic experience, this relationship of doing something together instead of ‘doing and I am watching’ could form the basis of trust and nurture in relationships.

Trauma Sensitive Yoga can promote:

• Awareness in the present moment

• Development of coping skills, self-control, self-care, and self-regulation

• An authentic, shared experience

• Awareness and identification of emotional and physical sensation

• Exercising personal boundaries, safe experimentation, choice, curiosity, and self-care

• Increase capacity for emotional and physical intimacy

• Self-awareness and introspection, behavioral change, cognitive change, self-acceptance, and sense of connection with others

Experience 'A Common Thread'—a captivating canvas series by Laura Wolanin—now available for viewing and purchase at NU Movement!

Join the artist at the gallery for an evening of delightful snacks, refreshing beverages, and a soothing sound bath as you immerse yourself in this exceptional series.

"Each of us is a tapestry woven from memories, stories, ideas, and complex textures. Unique in size, shape, color, and identity, we are all united by 'A Common Thread' that speaks to our shared humanity."

Every hue in this series is drawn from past paintings, remnants left on palettes, carefully gathered over the years and brought to life on these canvases.

'A Common Thread' celebrates connection, inspiring love and understanding through our differences and honoring the singular experiences that shape us all.

A portion of the proceeds from each painting will be donated to local non-profits, including:

• Planned Parenthood

• The Trevor Project

• Willow

• Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library

• Rochester Rainbow Union

• NAMI

• Foodlink

• WXXI

• Habitat for Humanity

• The Community Place

• Maker Space

This is a free event and can accommodate up to 18 guests. We look forward to seeing you there!

You’re invited to an evening of rest and resonance.

Summer's energy is in full swing, but remembering our center and grounding inward is just as important as enjoying the outside world. Join us for a chance to slow down and rest with restorative yoga, gentle energy work,and a galactic-inspired soundbath led by Chris Jones of Jones Tones.

Samantha Lynn will be guiding you into restorative shapes that help your body settle and your nervous system unwind. While you rest, receive optional hands-on Usui Reiki, a gentle form of energy work that support's the body's energy centers, also known as chakras, and helps us return to balance.

Chris will be weaving together a soundscape using crystal singing bowls, earth gongs, bells, chimes, and more. With a lifelong background in music, he brings both heart and depth to his sound healing practice.

Mats and props are provided. Just wear something comfortable, and come as you are.

Sliding Scale: $30 community supported / $40 regular / $50 pay it forward

Give yourself time to rest, clear your mind and enjoy positive vibrations. This restorative sound healing class will help you to feel uplifted, calmer in your mind and more present in your heart.

WHAT IS A GONG SOUND BATH?

During each Gong sound bath an inner process unfolds. The sound waves have the ability to vibrationally "massage" you all the way down to your cells, balance emotions and help you have a more positive outlook on life. The best part is that all this happens while you're relaxing on the floor, covered with your favorite blanket. Gong baths are balancing and uplifting. They offer a deep mental reset that leaves you so refreshed and renewed that you'll feel like a new person after each session.

CLASS STRUCTURE: During a Gong Sound Bath you'll relax on the floor for about 45 min, covered with a blanket, and just enjoy being "massaged" by the sound waves while Vesna skillfully plays the Gong for you. That's it! Just pure relaxation. No movement is involved.

Pricing: $15 / space reserved for 18 guests

*A Gong Bath is not recommended for pregnant women, people with sensitivity to sound or conditions such as Tinnitus, Menieres and Epilepsy, or people with metal Implants, pins, screws or pacemakers. If you snore heavily we recommend you book a private session with Vesna.

Since space is limited, 72 hours notice must be given and sent via email to Nu in order to receive a full refund.

Tea Ceremony + Breathwork + Dance + Vocal & Sound Healing + Conscious Relaxation + Healing Touch 

Embark on a transformative journey to nurture and nourish your inner landscape. Join Lyra and Julie for a unique and immersive experience that weaves together the potent synergy of conscious breathwork, embodied movement through dance, profound relaxation, and the vibrational resonance of vocal and instrumental sound healing. This intentionally curated journey is designed to gently guide you towards inner liberation, fostering a deep intimacy with yourself, the cosmos, and mother earth. 

• Ceremonial Tulsi Rose Tea: Sip warm, healing, medicinal tea and ground into the present moment. Tulsi is known as holy basil and is considered a sacred plant in hinduism. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for its healing properties and as a remedy for various ailments. Rose has a very high vibration and is known in Ayurveda to relieve depression, anxiety, psycho-spiritual related imbalances, sooth the heart and emotions and can assist in healing from past griefs so that one can move on and enjoy the present moment.

• Breathwork: Harness the power of your own breath to access expanded consciousness, open energy channels, clear blockages and tap into your innate healing potential.

• Dance: Move beyond the confines of the mind and allow your body to become a vessel for expression. Through intentional, intuitive movement and dance we'll explore tension release, connect with our inner rhythms, and celebrate the freedom of our physical forms. 5 Rhythms Inspired.

• Vocal Sound Healing: Guided vocalizations and improvisational sounding to open energetic pathways, free constriction in the voice and body, and connect with your soul's truths.

• Conscious Relaxation with Sound Healing and Healing Touch: Quiet the mind, release stress, and access inner peace. Let the systems of your body unwind and regenerate deeply as you let go and soften into the divinity within your being. Allow the healing frequencies of the gong, crystal and Tibetan metal singing bowls, chimes, wave, sansula, vocal sounds, healing songs, and other resonant instruments wash over you. Optional receiving of 1 on 1 healing touch. 

This experience is for you if you are seeking:

• Deeper self-understanding and inner connection

• Emotional freedom and a clearing out of outdated mental stories and limiting beliefs 

• Enhanced vitality and well-being

• A connection with the natural world and your inner terrain

• Claiming your authentic voice, your soul's voice

• Awesome and out of the box experience to invoke joy

Join us as we embark on this sacred journey together, supporting each other in the gentle unfolding of our truest selves. Sip with intention, move with grace, and leave feeling deeply restored!

Pricing: sliding scale $35 / $45 / $55 / $65 (Venmo any amount within this range to @lyrayarrow to reserve your spot or select an amount here to reserve your spot)

*Paying the higher end of the scale makes it possible for and supports those who need to choose the lower end. No one turned away for lack of funds. Email vedbachan@gmail.com with any questions.

Join us for a soul-nourishing afternoon of outdoor kirtan with Bhakti Vijaya - a rising kirtan band devoted to honoring the power and beauty of devotional singing and mantra chanting. Set against the serene backdrop of Highland park, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to experience the heart-opening practice of kirtan in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Kirtan is a timeless musical meditation that invites you to sing, listen, and connect - a journey inward through sacred sound that cultivates joy, clarity, and unity.

Following our chanting session, stay for a relaxed picnic with beverages and snacks, and enjoy meaningful conversations with band members and other participants. Whether you're new to kirtan or a longtime practitioner, you're warmly invited to come as you are and share in this uplifting experience.

NOTE: In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at Nu Movement Studio.

Exact location in the park will be emailed to you before the event starts.

We look forward to chanting, connecting, and singing together!

Sliding Scale: $10 / $15 / $20

Join us for a Day of Self-Love & Connection! Spend an afternoon nurturing your soul, and reconnecting with your SELF in a safe, nurturing community.

 This transformative event will include:

•Somatic Work

•Sound Bath 

•Feminine Dance 

•Crafting 

•Embodying self love through language, mindset and art

•Intentional sharing

•snacks and tea 

This is your invitation to pause, reset, and pour love back into yourself. Whether you’re new to these practices or deeply rooted in them, this space is for YOU. Limited spots available - secure yours now!

Sliding scale: $150 - $200 / Venmo @melissa-curtis-116 to reserve your spot now! 

This healing movement class is designed to support survivors of trauma through trauma informed dance, yoga, and peer support. This class aims to connect survivors and be a safe space to explore healing through movement. Anyone, especially survivors of trauma, can benefit from building positive connections or reconnections to the body, exploring healthy coping strategies, and giving space for emotional expression - whether through words or through movement. Together we will create an environment that is accessible, inclusive, provides safety, encouragement, and healing for survivors and supporters in all walks of life.

This is a donation based class, there is NO obligation to pay, and we encourage participants to register, only to reserve their spot. Please reach out to Rebecca Phelps at dancegracious@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding this class, or would like to request any accommodations. Our Empowerment group meets every first and third Sunday of the month, and is open to survivors, supporters, or anyone curious about healing through movement.

“Rebecca is a survivor herself and certified in Trauma Informed Yoga through Porchlight Wellness, and is currently a studying Yoga Therapy, in pursuit of her C-IAYT”

Class Dates and Time:

Sunday, June 15th / 12:30 - 1:30pm

Sunday, July 13th / 12:30 - 1:30pm

Donation Amount: $0 / $5 / $10 / $15 - all donations go to cover the cost of maintaining the program

We invite women ready to connect with their inner authority and cultivate a deep union within themselves to join us in a supportive, nurturing circle. Together, we will explore the sacred chambers of the feminine, preparing them to receive more fully what you are calling into your life.

This offering creates a space for women to come together, to be truly seen, heard, and held in ways that honor personal truth and self-ownership. Each circle includes practices for meaningful connection and self-discovery, such as breathwork, somatic and energy exploration, feminine dance movement, and authentic relating—all designed to guide you back to your true self.

In this sacred space, we will nourish the collective container and ignite the life force within, empowering us to show up with greater potency, clarity, and purpose in our individual lives.

Join Melissa, Shanna and Zulma for this beautiful event. Nourishing cacao included!

Sliding scale: $30-$60 - Venmo @melissa-curtis-116 to reserve your spot now! (please include name and date of circle in the notes)

Join us for a soul-nourishing afternoon of outdoor kirtan with Bhakti Vijaya - a rising kirtan band devoted to honoring the power and beauty of devotional singing and mantra chanting. Set against the serene backdrop of Highland park, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to experience the heart-opening practice of kirtan in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Kirtan is a timeless musical meditation that invites you to sing, listen, and connect - a journey inward through sacred sound that cultivates joy, clarity, and unity.

Following our chanting session, stay for a relaxed picnic with beverages and snacks, and enjoy meaningful conversations with band members and other participants. Whether you're new to kirtan or a longtime practitioner, you're warmly invited to come as you are and share in this uplifting experience.

NOTE: In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at Nu Movement Studio.

Exact location in the park will be emailed to you before the event starts.

We look forward to chanting, connecting, and singing together!

Sliding Scale: $10 / $15 / $20

Get ready for an exciting cultural journey at the Kathy / Kathmandu Trunk and Road Show!

Join us at Nu Movement on Friday, June 6th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday, June 7th, from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Discover stunning jewelry pieces hand-picked from vibrant markets in Thailand, India, and Africa. Each piece tells a story and brings a piece of the world to you! Don’t miss your chance to adorn yourself with unique treasures while supporting global artisans. We can’t wait to see you there!

Meet Kathy Shrestha:

Originally from Avon, New York, Kathy graduated from Brockport in 1968. She began her career teaching Physical Education in Fairport, New York, while residing in the Park Avenue area (Rowley Street and North Goodman) for four years. In the summer of 1969, she embarked on an adventurous journey through Europe in a Land Rover, followed by extensive travels across the United States and Canada in 1970.

Kathy had the unique opportunity to teach at The Frankfurt International School in Frankfurt, Germany, for three years, during which she traveled extensively throughout Europe. In 1975, she participated in an overland expedition with Encounter Overland, journeying from London to Kathmandu over ten weeks.

In 1976, Kathy married Shyam Shrestha in a Hindu temple; Shyam was employed by Air France in Kathmandu. She taught at Lincoln School, an American institution established by Americans in 1954, dedicating twelve years to Grade 4 and 28 years to teaching Physical Education and Music for grades K-5. 

Exhibition Description: Through periods of turbulence and reckoning, when injustice and imbalance are most loud, the human spirit creates ways to prevail. Artist Emily Collins uses multi-media collage to explore how we stave off apathy and foster joy as a revolutionary act.

Artist Statement: Emily Collins is a multi-media artist, editor and educator from Rochester, New York. Emily’s detailed collages utilize recycled paper and other found materials to explore relationships with self, others and the world at large. In addition to creating visual art, Emily has worked as an editor and writer for publications including self-published collaborative poetry zine, CONJUNCTION; CONSUME: THAWWW, a commemorative art zine for the annual group show THAWWW; Flower Power Magazine, and Lake Affect Magazine.

Get ready for an exciting cultural journey at the Kathy / Kathmandu Trunk and Road Show!

Join us at Nu Movement on Friday, June 6th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday, June 7th, from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Discover stunning jewelry pieces hand-picked from vibrant markets in Thailand, India, and Africa. Each piece tells a story and brings a piece of the world to you! Don’t miss your chance to adorn yourself with unique treasures while supporting global artisans. We can’t wait to see you there!

Meet Kathy Shrestha:

Originally from Avon, New York, Kathy graduated from Brockport in 1968. She began her career teaching Physical Education in Fairport, New York, while residing in the Park Avenue area (Rowley Street and North Goodman) for four years. In the summer of 1969, she embarked on an adventurous journey through Europe in a Land Rover, followed by extensive travels across the United States and Canada in 1970.

Kathy had the unique opportunity to teach at The Frankfurt International School in Frankfurt, Germany, for three years, during which she traveled extensively throughout Europe. In 1975, she participated in an overland expedition with Encounter Overland, journeying from London to Kathmandu over ten weeks.

In 1976, Kathy married Shyam Shrestha in a Hindu temple; Shyam was employed by Air France in Kathmandu. She taught at Lincoln School, an American institution established by Americans in 1954, dedicating twelve years to Grade 4 and 28 years to teaching Physical Education and Music for grades K-5. 

This healing movement program is designed to teach tools and skills to elementary aged children who have experienced traumatic life events or circumstances. Children will learn through games and activities and will have the opportunity to build and explore healthy friendships in a safe environment! Participants will learn breathing techniques, regulation tools, and experience the joyfulness of movement in a trauma sensitive environment. This class is not focused on a particular dance style and will not teach technique or choreography- the focus will be on movement as a tool for regulation and healing. We do ask that care takers stay, or remain close by during the class. 

This is a donation based class, there is NO obligation to pay, and we encourage participants to register, only to reserve their spot. Please reach out to Rebecca Phelps at dancegracious@gmail.com (mailto:dancegracious@gmail.com) if you have any questions regarding this class, or would like to request any accommodations. Our Kid-Powerment group is open to children who have experienced traumatic events or circumstances, and are looking for regulation tools and building healthy friendships! 

“Rebecca is a survivor of interpersonal violence herself and certified in Trauma Informed Yoga through Porchlight Wellness. She is currently working towards her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has taken independent courses on Yoga Therapy and Somatic Movement. Rebecca has taught dance in community to children ages 2 and up for over 10 years!”

Class Dates and Time:

Tuesday, June 3rd/ 4:00 - 4:45pm

Tuesday, July 13th / 4:00 - 4:45pm

Donation Amount: $0 / $5 / $10 / $15 - all donations go to cover the cost of maintaining the program

Bask in the energy of the Twin Suns in this gentle, grounding experience that blends sound with stillness. Inspired by the dual-natured spirit of Gemini season, this offering invites you to lie back, receive, and reconnect with yourself, balancing light and shadow, sound and stillness, body and spirit. As you settle in, you’ll be invited to simply receive, lying comfortably as tones from singing bowls, chimes, and other instruments ripple through your body, while gentle hands-on Usui Reiki helps restore flow and harmony within.

Sound therapy can profoundly influence our mood, offering relief from anxiety, tension, and mental fog. It can help quiet the mind and welcome a sense of peace and clarity. Let this be an opportunity to soften, release, and return home to yourself. Mats, props, and refreshments are provided. Come as you are, and let yourself be supported.

Practitioner Bios:

Samantha Lynn has been practicing yoga, herbalism, and holistic health since 2016. She is a certified Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative yoga instructor (RYT-200hr), a Reiki Level 1 and 2 practitioner, and has her own herbal skincare brand, Wholistic Herbals. She completed her training in herbalism at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, in yoga at Yoga Renew Teacher Training, in Reiki at the Purple Door Source, and in horticulture at FLCC. She created Wildflower Wellness as a way to reconnect people with their sense of self and the natural world. Samantha offers Usui Reiki and Chakra Balancing sessions, Yoga classes, and many workshops to uplift and support our community. Personally, she enjoys music, art, dance, spirituality, and sharing her love and wisdom with all who are open!

Chris Jones has been following a lifelong curiosity for sound and a deep love for playing. Over the years, he’s become a devoted collector of instruments—drawn to their unique tones and the ways they interact with the spirit. As a certified sound practitioner, he now blends his years of musical exploration with the art of holding space through vibration and tone. With roots in guitar, percussion, and a growing array of sound tools, Chris brings a gentle, grounded energy to his offerings. Outside of sound healing, he enjoys carpentry, fixing things, and spending quiet moments making music simply for the joy of it.

Join us for a meditative experience centered on the Sri Yantra—a powerful symbol of creative energy, harmony, abundance, and divine connection.

In this gentle spiritual art class, we’ll work with pre-drawn Sri Yantra designs, using coloring as a meditative practice paired with affirmations to align mind, body, and spirit.

As we color, we’ll explore 9 sacred steps as a heart-centered ritual, paired with affirmations to support self-reflection and healing. Each participant will be invited to choose colors intuitively, reflect on personal affirmations, and infuse their Sri Yantra with meaning.

What to expect:

• A brief introduction to the Sri Yantra and its spiritual symbolism

• Guided affirmation practice to set a personal intention

• Mindful coloring in a peaceful, supportive atmosphere

• Time for reflection and optional group sharing

• Tea, snacks, and social time to close the class in community

• Each participant will take home their completed Sri Yantra—a personal artwork to bless and energize your space

What is a Sri Yantra: A yantra is an ancient meditation tool that can be used to focus the mind and connect with the Divine. The Sri-yantra is considered to be one of the most powerful and effective yantras as it contains the power of all creation. The Sri-yantra has been used for thousands of years to attract spiritual and material wealth, support physical, emotional and mental well-being and to purify the environment.

No artistic experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity, an open heart, and a willingness to connect with yourself through sacred art. Class will be skillfully guided by Sri Yantra certified teacher Karuna.

Cost: $25 (includes material)

We invite women ready to connect with their inner authority and cultivate a deep union within themselves to join us in a supportive, nurturing circle. Together, we will explore the sacred chambers of the feminine, preparing them to receive more fully what you are calling into your life.

This offering creates a space for women to come together, to be truly seen, heard, and held in ways that honor personal truth and self-ownership. Each circle includes practices for meaningful connection and self-discovery, such as breathwork, somatic and energy exploration, feminine dance movement, and authentic relating—all designed to guide you back to your true self.

In this sacred space, we will nourish the collective container and ignite the life force within, empowering us to show up with greater potency, clarity, and purpose in our individual lives.

Join Melissa, Shanna and Zulma for this beautiful event. Nourishing cacao included!

Sliding scale: $30-$60 - Venmo @melissa-curtis-116 to reserve your spot now! (please include name and date of circle in the notes)

You’re invited to an evening of stillness, sound, and spaciousness.

On May the 4th, we’ll be guiding you through restorative yoga, Reiki, and an immersive soundscape, creating a grounded space for your body and nervous system to fully soften. As you rest, Chris Jones of Jones Tones will offer live sound healing—layering tones and vibrations to create a truly unique experience inspired by the stars.

Allow this evening to soften the edges between body, mind, and the universe. Come as you are. Lay it all down. And may the Force be with you.

Practitioner Bios:

Samantha Lynn has been practicing yoga, herbalism, and holistic health since 2016. She is a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200hr), a Reiki Level 1 and 2 practitioner, and has her own herbal skincare brand, Wholistic Herbals. She completed her training in herbalism at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, in yoga at Yoga Renew Teacher Training, in Reiki at the Purple Door Source, and in horticulture at FLCC. She created Wildflower Wellness as a way to reconnect people with their sense of self and the natural world. Samantha offers Usui Reiki and Chakra Balancing sessions, Yoga classes, and many workshops to uplift and support our community. Personally, she enjoys music, art, dance, spirituality, and sharing her love and wisdom with all who are open!

Chris Jones has been following a lifelong curiosity for sound and a deep love for playing. Over the years, he’s become a devoted collector of instruments—drawn to their unique tones and the ways they interact with the spirit. As a certified sound practitioner, he now blends his years of musical exploration with the art of holding space through vibration and tone. With roots in guitar, percussion, and a growing array of sound tools, Chris brings a gentle, grounded energy to his offerings. Outside of sound healing, he enjoys carpentry, fixing things, and spending quiet moments making music simply for the joy of it.

Sliding Scale: $60 (2) tickets / $30 community supported / $40 regular / $50 pay it forward

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Bhakti Vijaya, which means "Victory of Devotion," an emerging kirtan band dedicated to celebrating the beauty and significance of bhajan and mantra chanting. Kirtan is a time-honored practice that invites you to immerse yourself in a transformative experience of sacred music and heartfelt connection.

After our collective chanting session, we invite you to enjoy tea and snacks while mingling with our warm and welcoming community, sharing insights, and engaging in uplifting conversations. We look forward to connecting with you!

by donation: $10 / $15 / $18 / your donations are used to cover the cost of renting the space as this offering is a selfless service we share in together

Give yourself time to rest, clear your mind and enjoy positive vibrations. This restorative sound healing class will help you to feel uplifted, calmer in your mind and more present in your heart.

WHAT IS A GONG SOUND BATH?

During each Gong sound bath an inner process unfolds. The sound waves have the ability to vibrationally "massage" you all the way down to your cells, balance emotions and help you have a more positive outlook on life. The best part is that all this happens while you're relaxing on the floor, covered with your favorite blanket. Gong baths are balancing and uplifting. They offer a deep mental reset that leaves you so refreshed and renewed that you'll feel like a new person after each session.

CLASS STRUCTURE: During a Gong Sound Bath you'll relax on the floor for about 45 min, covered with a blanket, and just enjoy being "massaged" by the sound waves while Vesna skillfully plays the Gong for you. That's it! Just pure relaxation. No movement is involved.

Pricing: $15 / space reserved for 18 guests

*A Gong Bath is not recommended for pregnant women, people with sensitivity to sound or conditions such as Tinnitus, Menieres and Epilepsy, or people with metal Implants, pins, screws or pacemakers. If you snore heavily we recommend you book a private session with Vesna.

Since space is limited, 72 hours notice must be given and sent via email to Nu in order to receive a full refund.

Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, and more, while receiving gentle hands-on Reiki. Deepen your connection to self-love as you focus on your heart chakra, allowing yourself to rest, realign, and recharge. With the support of Usui Reiki and harmonious sound, you’ll release accumulated energy and emotions, promoting relaxation, stress reduction, and healing.

Sound can profoundly influence our mood, offering benefits such as relief from anxiety, tension, and mental fog. It can help calm and quiet the mind, bringing a sense of peace and clarity.

We provide yoga mats, bolsters, blankets, but feel free to bring any extra pillows or blankets for added comfort!

Practitioner Bios:

Samantha Lynn has been dedicated to yoga, herbalism, and holistic health since 2016. She is a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200hr), Reiki Level 1 and 2 practitioner, and the creator of Wholistic Herbals, her own herbal skincare line. She completed her training in herbalism at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, yoga at Yoga Renew Teacher Training, Reiki at The Purple Door Source, and horticulture at FLCC. Samantha founded Wildflower Wellness to help people reconnect with themselves and the natural world. Through Wildflower Wellness, she offers Usui Reiki, Chakra Balancing sessions, yoga classes, and a variety of workshops designed to uplift and support the community. Personally, she finds joy in music, art, dance, spirituality, and sharing her love and wisdom with anyone who is open to it!

Luke Cornwell is a sound worker, multi instrumentalist music teacher and cofounder of OneTone Sonic Alchemy. Luke has created and recorded original music from avant rock to immersive ambient drone since the late '00s, and has performed live in ten other countries to date. Luke's soundwork practice is focused on helping clients/participants build a modular means of creative living, both musical and extra-musical.

Sliding Scale - $30 community supported / $40 regular / $50 pay it forward

Payment is accepted here and via Venmo: @weeds-to-wildflowers / please include the class name and date in the note

MEET YOUR SPONSOR: Dreams from Drake is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization that was founded in 2013 by members of Drake’s family, named after Drake Ross Pettit who passed away at the young age of four.

Dreams from Drake is a volunteer organization; funds generated from the foundation will be used to provide children and teens who recently lost a sibling or parent with various forms of community and social support. Dreams from Drake is a recognized 501(c)(3) under the Finger Lakes Area Community Endowment (FLACE) program.

These classes are free for members of Dreams from Drake. If you, your family or someone you know would benefit from the services offered by Dreams from Drake, please contact us at info@dreamsfromdrake.org Please include information about your family’s situation, including information about the loved one lost, and we will be back in touch.

Trauma Sensitive Yoga is an evidence-based support that can help children and teens who have experienced loss and other forms of trauma, reconnect and reintegrate mentally, physically, and emotionally, thereby bridging the gap between living in past trauma and living in the present.

In a trauma sensitive yoga class, verbal guidance such as ‘you are welcome to find your own expression of a triangle form’ or ‘feel free to explore how you would like to place your arms today’ are common as facilitators share power with children.

These invitations could allow children to develop their self expression and confidence. Further as all adults in the room are practicing together with the children forming a shared authentic experience, this relationship of doing something together instead of ‘doing and I am watching’ could form the basis of trust and nurture in relationships.

Trauma Sensitive Yoga for Children can promote:

• Awareness in the present moment

• Development of coping skills, self-control, self-care, and self-regulation

• An authentic, shared experience

• Awareness and identification of emotional and physical sensation

• Exercising personal boundaries, safe experimentation, choice, curiosity, and self-care

• Increase capacity for emotional and physical intimacy

• Self-awareness and introspection, behavioral change, cognitive change, self-acceptance, and sense of connection with others

CLASS I (ages 6-10) : Saturday, February 8th from 2:00 - 3:00pm

CLASS II (ages 11-16) : Saturday, February 8th from 3:30 - 4:30pm

*adult participation is encouraged but not required

Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of creativity where the vibrant visions of four talented artists converge. From bold brushstrokes to intricate patterns, experience a captivating array of artwork that captures the essence of each artist's unique style and voice. Don't miss this inspiring collaboration that celebrates the power of creativity and the beauty of infinite hues.

Molly Darling:
Molly’s artwork explores the interplay between imagination, identity, and emotional complexity, often delving into themes of shame, resilience, and transformation. Using composted materials, mixed media, and layered techniques, their work creates dreamlike inner landscapes that reflect the fragmented yet interconnected nature of human experience, leaving subtle signatures and hidden layers for viewers to discover.

William Rivera-Bloodworth: William (WCRB Design) is an artist and designer who found his passion in abstract painting during the COVID-19 shutdown. His acrylic paintings often explore themes of queerness and neurodivergence through vibrant colors, organic forms, and rich textures.

Carole Sconfitto: Carole is a realistic painter who recently converted to abstract art. Merging her love for miniatures with her background in framing, she is currently delving into the concept of tiny galleries. She custom designs and hand builds micro frames for her miniature paintings - powered by her OCD. She hopes the viewer feels a lightening of spirit when looking at her art.

Pauline Wegman: Pauline is the proud founder and owner of Key and Sea Creative, a thriving creative business that highlights her love for painting and graphic design. She draws inspiration from the intricate beauty of nature, the rich experiences of travel, and the tantalizing colors and textures of food. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of light, vibrant hues, and expressive brushstrokes.

"Four Artists, Infinite Hues" promises an enriching and thought-provoking journey through an array of artistic styles and thematic explorations, culminating in a captivating showcase of boundless creativity and individual expression.

All art exhibits may also be viewed by attending our weekly classes and workshops, or by appointment. Please contact our Exhibition
Coordinator, Danielle Merrill with any Gallery related questions.

(email: numvmntcooperative@gmail.com)

Join us for an exciting Open House Free Class on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Nu Movement and discover the exhilarating practice of Vinyasa-style yoga. In this 60-minute power class, you’ll learn about the numerous benefits of yoga while enjoying a dynamic flow designed to adapt to various experience levels. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, come connect with our vibrant community and reset your mind and body. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your well-being—bring a friend and experience the transformative power of yoga together!

We look forward to welcoming you!

This healing movement class is designed to support survivors of trauma through trauma informed dance, yoga, and peer support. This class aims to connect survivors and be a safe space to explore healing through movement. Anyone, especially survivors of trauma, can benefit from building positive connections or reconnections to the body, exploring healthy coping strategies, and giving space for emotional expression - whether through words or through movement. Together we will create an environment that is accessible, inclusive, provides safety, encouragement, and healing for survivors and supporters in all walks of life.

This is a donation based class, there is NO obligation to pay, and we encourage participants to register, only to reserve their spot. Please reach out to Rebecca Phelps at dancegracious@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding this class, or would like to request any accommodations. Our Empowerment group meets every first and third Sunday of the month, and is open to survivors, supporters, or anyone curious about healing through movement.

“Rebecca is a survivor herself and certified in Trauma Informed Yoga through Porchlight Wellness, and is currently a studying Yoga Therapy, in pursuit of her C-IAYT”

Class Dates and Time:

Sunday, February 2nd / 12:30 - 1:30pm

Sunday, February 16th / 12:30 - 1:30pm

Sunday, March 2nd / 12:30 - 1:30pm

Sunday, March 16th / 12:30 - 1:30pm

Donation Amount: $0 / $5 / $10 / $15 - all donations go to cover the cost of maintaining the program

Your grief, fear, rage, exhaustion, +/- simple need for a reset are welcome here. We'll start off with some catharsis. Your openness & curiosity are welcome here. Your hope, joy, creativity & love are also welcome.

We’ll be moving our bodies, tapping into our intuition and co-regulating as we explore our impulses, desires, the open portals awaiting us in the coming year, and close with raucous laughter!

How to prep:

If you're able to be alone, great! If not, please have headphones available.

• A pillow (for yelling into. If you're worried about making noise and disturbing people around you, don't worry - I have an effective workaround).

• A journal & writing implement.

• A yoga mat (or a blanket on the floor), and something to sit up on (couch pillows/cushion, yoga block, thick blanket, etc). And some extra blankets for getting cozy.

• A beverage of your choice.

Reciprocity: Consider, from your position, a generous amount to offer ( $11 / $33 / $55) range considerations are detailed at checkout. Please register no later than 6:30pm on 1/29 to receive your Zoom link by 6:45pm.

This collection of portraits represents the diverse mix of indigenous people I have experienced while traveling across this nation. In each work, I have tried to capture the subject's dignity, pride and personal strength. I have also strived to properly represent each individual's unique tribal identity, in both current and historical context, through appropriate regalia and dress.

My choice of gold, silver and copper leaf captures my subject in a unique way, and further adds depth to my depiction of these special people. For those pieces rendered on hides, I tried to directly connect the subject with the natural world as they knew it.

The inspiration for this exhibit are twofold - One being the influence Native American culture had on my upbringing, and Two, my experience serving with these special Americans in the service of our country which is both unknown and often misrepresented. ~Dan Caster

Opening Reception: Friday, November 1st / 6-9pm

Closing Reception: Friday, December 6th / 6-9pm

All art exhibits may also be viewed by attending our weekly classes and workshops, or by appointment. Please contact our Exhibition
Coordinator, Danielle Merrill with any Gallery related questions.

(email: numvmntcooperative@gmail.com)