ONSITE Dream and Synchronicity Sharing Circle w/ Chris Cunniffe
7:00 – 8:30 pm (EST), monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at bliss, 1007 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, The Mezzanine Suite 228 in Mt. Pleasant. When bliss connections & experiences nourish your soul, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at givetobliss.com. Thank-you for your friendship & support. Please join us for a 90-minute immersion into the world of dreams and synchronicities. At this monthly meetup, we create a welcoming space to support our explorations of these experiences. Newcomers and experienced practitioners are both welcome. You are invited to bring either a sleep-state dream or a waking life synchronicity (or both) to share with the group. When we tune into our dreams, we tap into a very deep well of both wisdom and creativity. Dreams and synchronicity events are both powerful encounters that teach us about the true nature of waking life. In addition to ordinary dreams, we will also be discussing extraordinary dreams such as lucid dreams, telepathic dreams, and precognitive dreams (precognitive dreams can also be thought of as a special form of synchronicity). We will also share our best techniques for recalling and recording our dream and synchronicity experiences. Facilitator: Chris Cunniffe, chris@lucidcoaching.com Chris enjoys multiple passions. He is a real estate entrepreneur (Engel & Völkers Charleston) and an abundance coach (Lucid Coaching, LLC). In his coaching practice, Chris seeks to blend the yang or masculine energy foundation of his early adult years (his experience as an entrepreneur, legal advisor and business advisor) with the yin or feminine energy that has steadily emerged within my consciousness in more recent years, especially the intuition, wisdom and creativity that he has gleaned from studying his dreams. Chris has enjoyed a longstanding interest in metaphysical and personal development books including books about near death experiences, parallel lives, the mystical branches of various religions, channeled wisdom, lucid dreaming, dream yoga, and other spiritual topics. Following the suggestion of several teachers that resonated strongly with him, he began keeping a formal dream journal in 2011. Fertilized by this focus and attention, his dream life blossomed in its intensity, vividness, and insightfulness. In this lifetime, Chris was raised in Massapequa (Long Island), NY. He studied economics and political science at Holy Cross College and then graduated from Harvard Law School in 1996. Drawn to its warm weather and beaches, he relocated from New York City to the Charleston, SC area in 1998. He is blessed to share his life with his beautiful wife (Ann). Chris has previously served as a board member of two local nonprofits – bliss Spiritual Co-op, Inc. and The Charleston Jung Society.
ONSITE Beginner Belly Dancing w/ Karen Inella
6:00 – 7:00 pm (EST), on the 1st & 3rd Monday at bliss, 1007 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, The Mezzanine Suite 228 in Mt. Pleasant. When bliss connections & experiences nourish your soul, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at givetobliss.com. Thank-you for your friendship & support. Explore exotic, sacred Belly dance at bliss, embrace the beauty of your unique shape, have fun, and meet other adventurous Participants who aren’t afraid to let it roll. Wear comfy clothes. We have plenty of fans, flags and hip shawls to share. The first five minutes is generally a stretch and warm up of the muscles. Then we explore the way that the different parts of the body express itself with movement… the head, chest, arms, midsection, stomach, hips and of course the legs. Then we will combine these movements with mini combinations and practice simple choreography that everyone can do using authentic music from Egypt, Turkey and other middle eastern countries. Many styles of Middle Eastern dance will be highlighted including Egyptian, Turkish, Folkloric and Moroccan. We will also introduce many props used in Middle Eastern dance including: the veil, zil, sword, cane and silk fans. This class is facilitated by a seasoned dancer and performer who lives to share her art. Facilitator: Karen Inella, shaktiselenebd@icloud.com Shakti Selene Shakti started belly dancing at the local YMCA in the South side of Chicago at the age of 16. Her teacher was Jasmine who was a muse of Eddie Kocheck. When she turned 18, she studied Egyptian Cabaret. Performances were made in the Chicago Art Institute where she attended college. She performed at private parties in Chicago Phoenix and Denver. She taught her skills wherever she danced. Her textile business led her to Turkey. Shakti fell in love with Istanbul. She eventually had a house and a dance studio close to the Blue Mosque. Her contacts led to many teaching opportunities, performances and development of a belly dance certification program from Istanbul Dreams. Through them she danced at corporate events, restaurants and taught different styles of belly dance. Performances: Orient house Istanbul, Hilton Nile Cairo Egypt, Nile. Cruise ship On the Nile, Riads in Morocco, Singapore, taught a Tribal fusion seminar with Hafla, Samras Middle Eastern Dance event, Aegean Odessey Cruise Ship in the Greek islands, Eilot Israel evening local entertainment, Camel contracts, Cafe Paradiso, Taste of India Dance companies: Ancient Echoes Belly Dance, Charleston Hula dancers, Allegro dance company, Charleston Black Sea dancers, Founding member of Palmetto Oasis Teaching: Habibi Dance studio, Creative Spark, bliss Spiritual Co-op, Summerville YMCA Productions: Moon over Morocco 13 years Styles of dance: Turkish Cabaret, Roman Havarsi Skirt, American Tribal, Fusion styles, Roman Havarsi, Bollywood, Khaligi, Saidi Proficiencies: Veil, Zil, Tambourine, Egyptian Wings, Silk and Feather Fans, Cane and Sticks. Added Interests: Celebrity chef specializing in Vegan Indian Food, Tarot card reader
ONSITE bliss Creates Adult Coloring w/ Angelika Ostrowski
5:30 – 7:00 pm (EST) weekly Thursday in the CREATING room at bliss, 1007 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, The Mezzanine Suite 228 in Mt. Pleasant. When bliss connections & experiences nourish your soul, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at givetobliss.com. Thank-you for your friendship & support. Join us for a transformative and relaxing class on adult coloring books, hosted by a certified art therapist. This class is designed for individuals seeking a creative and therapeutic outlet to reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and encourage emotional well-being. Materials and instruction are generously provided by the bliss community so ALL may play! Benefits: Stress Reduction, Enhanced Focus, Mindfulness, Emotional Expression, Creative Exploration Facilitator: Angelika Ostrowski, artisthereason@yahoo.com Angelika holds a BA in Drama-Theatre from Queens College and has spent a decade in the theater industry, working as a lighting technician, set designer, and scenic artist. Her career includes an internship at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, and roles with the Horse Trade Theater Group, and Chelsea Opera in NYC. Motivated by a commitment to personal self-development and a desire to help others, Angelika became certified in Art Therapy.
ONSITE Drop-in Jewelry Clinic Create, Repair, Repurpose w/ Suzanne Bergen
12:00 – 3:00 pm (EST), every 1st Saturday AND 6:00 – 8:30 pm (EST), every 3rd Friday at bliss, 1007 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, The Mezzanine Suite 228 in Mt. Pleasant. Meet Suzanne in the Conference room. When bliss connections & experiences nourish your soul, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at givetobliss.com. Thank-you for your friendship & support. Come relax and create jewelry with supplies provided by bliss and Suzanne or bring your own projects and/or supplies to repair or re-purpose into new creations. Learn to create beautiful jewelry for yourself, to give as gifts, or donate the jewelry that you make for the bliss Boutique. Jewelry, beads, and equipment donations of all kinds are appreciated to keep bliss stocked for future classes. Facilitator: Suzanne Bergen, 19970326suz@gmail.com, 843-901-7003 I took one beading class, repaired my broken jewelry, and worked at a craft store for one year and I was hooked. I learn most of my techniques from books and creating and experimenting with other crafters. I also enjoy drawing, painting, crochet, latch hook, decorative painting and puzzles. I hope to enjoy creating with you. I started facilitating a jewelry class at bliss in 2016 after I learned about bliss from attending Marilyn’s belly dancing class. I have attended a multitude of other classes as a Participant, I volunteer at the bliss FUNraisers, and share my QuickBooks skills balancing the books and preparing monthly reports for the bliss Board member meetings.
OFFSITE Afterlife Communication, Connecting Across the Veil w/ Heather Baity
6:00 – 7:30 pm (EST), with new topics the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Bees Ferry Library in West Ashley. When bliss connections & experiences nourish your soul, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at givetobliss.com. Thank-you for your friendship & support. The purpose of this group is to serve as an instructional forum for those with an interest in understanding the afterlife and tapping into or further developing their intuitive and Spirit communication skills. Connecting Across the Veil incorporates a different lesson every month to help the Participant gain exposure and knowledge of the tools and methods to enhance their Spiritual sensitivities and abilities. Classes also include psychic exercises, group readings, and discussions of scientific research as it pertains to case studies about the afterlife. It is the intention that this class will allow Participants to elevate their communication skills with Spirit so that messages received may bring clarity, peace, validity, and comfort. Whether you are a Medium, Empath, Psychic, Sensitive, or Intuitive it is the hope that this class will be a collective collaboration learning from Spirit and each other as we connect across the veil. Facilitator: Heather Baity, soul2soul86@yahoo.com Heather first discovered her connection to Spirit during her childhood years when she showed the ability of claircognizance, also known as clear knowing. Through the years, she showed signs of other intuitive abilities. These sensitivities to Spirit accompanied with paranormal events, telepathic episodes, and visitation dreams became common occurrences. After having several family members pass to the other side, she observed a surge in her abilities along with an increase in paranormal incidents. Heather continued with years of self-study and has also taken formal Mediumship classes. In 2019, she received her Holy Fire Reiki Level II certification. Since June of 2018, Heather has been a Facilitator of the monthly Mediumship classes at bliss. Heather is considered an Evidential Medium, which is one who can validate specific details about those who have crossed over.