“One happiness scatters a thousand sorrows.” - Chinese Proverb

Begin the weekend with relaxation and rejuvenation for your nervous system. Pause, take a breath, and reorient yourself towards a mode of deep receiving. Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Reiki, and aromatherapy with live music provide the setting for an experience of self-love and self-care.

Friday, ruled by Venus, is an excellent day to connect with your heart, celebrate the beauty of life, and harmonize your inner and outer world. Learn ancient techniques, postures and meditation practices designed to unify your body, mind and soul, release physical and emotional tension, and open yourself to transformation at the cellular level.

Herbal tea, yoga mats and blankets will be provided.

About the Facilitators

Nicole Adriana Casanova is a student of Maestro Manuel Rufino, a Taino Elder who founded the Golden Drum educational center in Brooklyn.

Nicole is a writer, poet, and storyteller, a 200 RYT Yoga Alliance certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, a certified Reiki Master in the Usui and Karuna Reiki Riojo, a Shamanic Practitioner, a Human Movement teacher, and Magical Awakening Practitioner. Nicole blends decades of expertise in the wellness and holistic field to create one of a kind empowerment experiences in groups as well as one-on-one settings. As a Soul Architect, Nicole bridges practices and teachings from various wisdom traditions around the world, with intuitive knowledge and practical know how to create one of a kind blueprints of empowerment, healing, and remembrance.

Adrian DiMatteo is an international performing and recording artist, music educator and sound healer with over 16 years experience in the music world. He performs original songs and carries sacred chants and mantras from ancient native, tribal, and indigenous cultures. He is also the creator of “Guitar Handbook”, an iOS app for aspiring guitarists of all levels.

Adrian teaches guitar, voice, music theory, songwriting and the principles of sound healing. His workshops, lessons and private sessions draw upon both technical academic expertise and ancient spiritual knowledge passed down by elders of the traditions, including his teacher Maestro Manuel Rufino of the Golden Drum in New York.