November 2015

Heart of Remembrance: Honoring Our Ancestors
Come join Era of Care and Firefly Chocolate for an evening of
Remembrance and Celebration for our loved ones who have passed
Sun Nov 1, 2015
3:00-8:00pm
Sliding Scale: $25-$50
Held at EoMega Center
register below to get address
On this Day of the Dead, we will be joining together for a heart-opening Cacao Ceremony with Jonas of Firefly chocolates, Shamanic Healing Journey with Stuart Dole and Julia Bystrova-- traveling through the veils to make peace, receive healing and messages or simply pay our respects. The journey will be followed by a time of integration and celebration.
There will be an altar set up for you to place photos, mementos, flowers, foods, offerings, and anything else you feel called to bring to feed and celebrate the Dead.
An art table with items to create spirit gifts, write messages to your past loved ones, or art pieces for beauty will be offered. These pieces can either be put on the Ancestor altar, offered to the land, or taken home for your own honoring ceremony.
Doors open at 3:00pm. Opening ceremony begins at 4:00pm.
Please come early to find your seat, set up your altar pieces, connect with other community members,
and make space in your mind to drop into the heart to remember our past loved ones.
Come join Era of Care and Firefly Chocolate for an evening of
Remembrance and Celebration for our loved ones who have passed
Sun Nov 1, 2015
3:00-8:00pm
Sliding Scale: $25-$50
Held at EoMega Center
register below to get address
On this Day of the Dead, we will be joining together for a heart-opening Cacao Ceremony with Jonas of Firefly chocolates, Shamanic Healing Journey with Stuart Dole and Julia Bystrova-- traveling through the veils to make peace, receive healing and messages or simply pay our respects. The journey will be followed by a time of integration and celebration.
There will be an altar set up for you to place photos, mementos, flowers, foods, offerings, and anything else you feel called to bring to feed and celebrate the Dead.
An art table with items to create spirit gifts, write messages to your past loved ones, or art pieces for beauty will be offered. These pieces can either be put on the Ancestor altar, offered to the land, or taken home for your own honoring ceremony.
Doors open at 3:00pm. Opening ceremony begins at 4:00pm.
Please come early to find your seat, set up your altar pieces, connect with other community members,
and make space in your mind to drop into the heart to remember our past loved ones.
Equinox Healing Journey
Cleanse, Clear and Reconnect with your Deeper Self
Tues Sept 22, 2015
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Donation sliding scale ($20-$50 suggested).
Barter or volunteer also possible, just ask
Held at EoMega Center
We will dive deep into the "Healing Field" that we co-create. Ride on the waves of sound, prayer and sacred presence, touch and support. We hold a safe space for you to bring your full self and your deepest desires.
Together we will invite true miracles of love and transformation.
This is a very special step outside of ordinary time and space to bring back to your life and the world.
And for a wonderful addition to our evening, we will have samples from Thetawave float spa's Lucia Light experience--see more here http://www.lucialightexperience.com/ You will need to come early to sign up
The healing journey will go from 7 to 9pm, during that time no entry will be allowed.
Come early, bring a blanket and cushion, and enjoy connecting with your companions on the journey if you like.
If you are a healer and would like to offer your service, please message us
Register with your donation below
We suggest an amount that reflects your budget and your value of this work.
All funds go towards this community outreach and we really appreciate your generous support!
Any amount will register you and you will receive the directions to our location (limited space)
Cleanse, Clear and Reconnect with your Deeper Self
Tues Sept 22, 2015
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Donation sliding scale ($20-$50 suggested).
Barter or volunteer also possible, just ask
Held at EoMega Center
We will dive deep into the "Healing Field" that we co-create. Ride on the waves of sound, prayer and sacred presence, touch and support. We hold a safe space for you to bring your full self and your deepest desires.
Together we will invite true miracles of love and transformation.
This is a very special step outside of ordinary time and space to bring back to your life and the world.
And for a wonderful addition to our evening, we will have samples from Thetawave float spa's Lucia Light experience--see more here http://www.lucialightexperience.com/ You will need to come early to sign up
The healing journey will go from 7 to 9pm, during that time no entry will be allowed.
Come early, bring a blanket and cushion, and enjoy connecting with your companions on the journey if you like.
If you are a healer and would like to offer your service, please message us
Register with your donation below
We suggest an amount that reflects your budget and your value of this work.
All funds go towards this community outreach and we really appreciate your generous support!
Any amount will register you and you will receive the directions to our location (limited space)
Healing for the Grieving and Heal-A-Thon Fundraiser
Tues Sept 22 2015 noon to 5pm
Healing for the Grieving
A place where Harbin residents, healers and teachers-- displaced by the fire--can come receive healing, grieve together and connect deeply. Tues afternoon is an intimate healing space for all Harbin displaced. Healers are invited to come and give freely. This will be at the EoMega center 7327 Occidental Rd (please park mindfully below and walk up). This time is open to only the displaced and healers/helpers Some overnight space may be available
Tues 7pm -9pm (doors open at 5)
Equinox Sound Healing Journey at EoMega. This is open to all, Harbin folks are free-- the public will be asked to donate, 20-40 suggested
Weds Sept 23 2015 noon-10pm
Harbin "Heal-a-Thon"
We are setting up a Healing Village Temple with healing sessions to sell in order to raise funds
starting at noon we will be at the Sebastopol Grange Hall on hwy 12. This will be our fundraiser for all Harbin displaced. Sessions can be bought either in person or in auction.
This will be a place where those who love the Harbin healers and sanctuary can come support them through this huge loss of both livelihood and home through donations.
PLEASE JUST COME ANYTIME IF YOU ARE A HEALER. And let your peeps know you are there giving sessions so they can come at that time. We are trusting the process! Bring your own sign and info, sign up sheet, everything you need. We will sell tickets and the tickets will go towards 20 min sessions. All you need to do is take the ticket and give your session. We will have a sign in waiver sheet, but we do request that Healers carry their own insurance as well.
Possible late night Dance party with DJ Feral!!
To recap: Healers from the community are invited to give sessions to raise funds or give to the silent auction
Displaced Healers from Harbin are invited to give sessions and they can keep the proceeds directly.
We will have a bulletin board so individuals can let folks who/what/where for their needs
All healers are invited to come give sessions either day or both.
If you can't make it, you can give or buy a gift certificate at the silent auction.
We need all kinds and modalities of healing! Counseling, sound healers and musicians to play during the day too!
We will make this a potent environment for release and letting go,
in order to allow for what's next...and what's needed
There will be an altar for ALL that are affected by the fire, including the animals and wildlife.
Tues Sept 22 2015 noon to 5pm
Healing for the Grieving
A place where Harbin residents, healers and teachers-- displaced by the fire--can come receive healing, grieve together and connect deeply. Tues afternoon is an intimate healing space for all Harbin displaced. Healers are invited to come and give freely. This will be at the EoMega center 7327 Occidental Rd (please park mindfully below and walk up). This time is open to only the displaced and healers/helpers Some overnight space may be available
Tues 7pm -9pm (doors open at 5)
Equinox Sound Healing Journey at EoMega. This is open to all, Harbin folks are free-- the public will be asked to donate, 20-40 suggested
Weds Sept 23 2015 noon-10pm
Harbin "Heal-a-Thon"
We are setting up a Healing Village Temple with healing sessions to sell in order to raise funds
starting at noon we will be at the Sebastopol Grange Hall on hwy 12. This will be our fundraiser for all Harbin displaced. Sessions can be bought either in person or in auction.
This will be a place where those who love the Harbin healers and sanctuary can come support them through this huge loss of both livelihood and home through donations.
PLEASE JUST COME ANYTIME IF YOU ARE A HEALER. And let your peeps know you are there giving sessions so they can come at that time. We are trusting the process! Bring your own sign and info, sign up sheet, everything you need. We will sell tickets and the tickets will go towards 20 min sessions. All you need to do is take the ticket and give your session. We will have a sign in waiver sheet, but we do request that Healers carry their own insurance as well.
Possible late night Dance party with DJ Feral!!
To recap: Healers from the community are invited to give sessions to raise funds or give to the silent auction
Displaced Healers from Harbin are invited to give sessions and they can keep the proceeds directly.
We will have a bulletin board so individuals can let folks who/what/where for their needs
All healers are invited to come give sessions either day or both.
If you can't make it, you can give or buy a gift certificate at the silent auction.
We need all kinds and modalities of healing! Counseling, sound healers and musicians to play during the day too!
We will make this a potent environment for release and letting go,
in order to allow for what's next...and what's needed
There will be an altar for ALL that are affected by the fire, including the animals and wildlife.
The Sacred Science of the Body
Weds March 25t h 2015 6:30-9pm RSVP for location julbystrova@gmail.com What are mystical experiences? What is spiritual emergency? What actual science is there to help explain consciousness , healing and ou r transformative experiences? This evening class introduces an "owners manual" for your mind-body-spirit. You will learn:
New Era of Care program. |
The Healing Field™:
A Sound and Hands-on Immersive Clinic Fri Feb 20th 2015 6:30-9pm SoCoHa 6741 Sebastopol Ave St.120 Sebastopol CA With Julia Bystrova, Bruce Haushildt, Jeremiah Garcia and more TBA Deeply rejuvenating , support ive and transformative evening clinic with sound healing, hands-on, energywork and more. Guided self-healing journey and gentle caring support for whatever your challenges are. |
The Heart of Healing:
A special afternoon to explore the nature of healing and co-create a field of powerful intention Satur day N ov 16th 2014 1- 5pm dhyana Center 186 N orth Main St, Sebastopol , CA 95472 What does it mean to really heal? And how do we bring a greater healing to our community, our society world? A Wisdom Salon with leading practitioners, teachers and you including: DeAnna Batdorff AP, Gayle Swift RN MSN CNS Sondra Barrett PhD, Julia Bystrova MA, Calen Daniel DC, Melissa Patterson ND, Bruce Haushildt and Travis Wernet with sound An exploration into the science and spirit of healing An adventure in mind-body connections Effective tools and practical information For all those interested in understanding and catalyzing our personal and collective healing Bring your questions and challenges, add your insight and experience We will have: a salon and healing circle, sound instrumentals, guided journey, deep sharing. |
The Gifts of Presence:
Solstice, Sound Journey, Healing Village Community Celebration and Ecstatic Dance! Sunday Dec 21st 2014 3pm- 12am doors open 3:00pm Sebasto pol G range 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Healing the world starts with our own communities Enter a realm out of ordinary reality and embark on a journey to reconnect with the cosmos within and without. Receive the gifts from the dark and the light, the sound and the stillness. Share the joy of community healing, nourishment and celebration. We will gather for a most extraordinary opportunity to dive deep and receive from a "Field of Intention" for healing. You will be held, car ed for and possibly catalyzed to a new place in y ourse lf. Expect magic. Facilitated by Rev. Jul Bystrova Vicchi Oleski, Jeffrey Edelheit, Bruce Haushildt, Claire Victor, Sheri Brinks,Rick Amodia, Kitty Wells, Jeremiah Youngtree, Dr Loi Medvin, Ananda Fiero, Rebecca Yogarina Heartfly Blake, Alex Needleman, KimJoy Monser, Alaya Babineau, Andrea Balistrer |
Integrative & Sustainable Health Activist Forum
Building a Culture of Care Sunday June 2nd 2013 11am-6:30pm 7 -8:30 Mixer dhyana Center Sebastopol 186 North Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472 A small event with a big vision, to seed cultural change where caring is the norm. A social exchange forum in health and wellness. ... We Recognize: ~that human health cannot be separated from the health of the environment, the planet, our society, our relationships with others and with ourselves. ~that health and well being must be an integrated part of the life of our community ~that there is a great need to create and empower systems that honor these sentiments ... How do we build and support a new culture of caring that puts the planet and people first? We believe it starts with education, practical tools and open sharing. We are hosting some of our most respected health professionals with talks, demonstrations, panels and skill sharing. With special talks, panels, demos, mini sessions, great discussions, food and healthy refreshments and more! This is your place to meet providers and take home practical skills and tools for your ongoing health support and to inform yourself of the latest news in both mainstream and alternative traditions. We invite you to join us in creating together a new era of care. |
Heart of Healing
Program November 16 2013 1-5pm 12:30 doors open, gather 1pm to 2:30 What is healing? Overview Opening and introductions Creating a healing intention and field Salon/Talks Ancient Wisdom in the Healing World DeAnna Batdorff Healing in the Healthcare World Gayle Swift Facing Our Shadow and Healing as Awakening Melissa Patterson Mind-body Science and Cellular Intelligence Sondra Barrett PhD 2:45-3:45 Rejuvenating chi-movement with Calen Sound meditation with Bruce and Travis Guided: Co-creating an powerful intention 3:45-5:00 Healing and Share Circles ~sharing our healing experiences and intentions ~the power of the witness ~questions and wisdom requests ~community/world healing prayers ~Gifts and Needs Healing Circle with the whole group and Closing ~song/sound |
Era of Care Symposium
Program
11:00am- 8:30pm
Morning Demonstrations
11:00 am Doors Open
11:00am-12:00 pm concurrent demos:
Demo Room: "How to do more for your client while working less!" with Ed Lark NMT
Speaker Room: "Grounding: the Foundation of Intuition" with Melissa Patterson ND
12:15-12:45pm Concurrent mini demos (15min each)
Practitioners will also have access to massage tables for sample sessions.
Demo Room:
"Acupuncture for Stress Reduction" with Christine Ness LAc
"Bee Venom Therapy" with Hasna Wood LAP
Speaker Room:
"Cultivating your sunshine mind and heart with Medical Qigong" with Daniela Carraro CQI
"Presencing here and now: The beginning of health" with Federico Garcia-Anguiano CQI SEP
Speaking Schedule
1:00 pm
Intro
Organizer Julia Bystrova plus all Healers and Speakers of the event gather for welcoming
Intention for Era of Care and the best healing wisdom we know.
~a moment of sound healing~
1:30 -2:00
Self care in Busy Times
DeAnna Batdorff Founder of the dhyana Center
In this culture, where busyness seems to be the norm, how do we find time to effectively take care of ourselves? Are there simple and quick things we can do that make a big difference?
2:00 -2:30
Health and Social Action
Barbara Sattler RN, PhD, Professor of Nursing and Pioneer in research on our environmental links to health
The links between our health and the environment and how vital it is that we effect change in our policies.
2:30-3:00
Food and Lifestyle as Medicine
Elson Haas MD Bestselling author on food, detoxing and nutrition.
How you eat and how you live make all the difference for health challenges. Latest and greatest advice from a renowned expert.
3:00
Physio Break
during the break, join Calen Daniel for "Best Yoga stretches for quick and effective self-care"
~a moment of sound healing~
3:30-4:30
Panel:
"Health and Our Inner Environment"
Gayle Swift, RN- Sutter Integrative Center
Carlisle Holland, DO- Holonomic Institute
Melissa Patterson ND
A discussion on the significant connections between our wellness and how we live,
where we live and our mind-body state.
Some of the questions will be:
What is the real science in the connection between the mind and body?
What is woo-woo in the healing world and how do we know it when we see it?
How do emotions actually translate to physical experience and health issues?
What is the real science and research done in this area?
What are some of the most simple, easy to use and inexpensive tools for health?
What tools are the most ecologically responsible?
4:30-5:00
Physio Break
during the break, join Majid Zeinal for "Self massage techniques"
~a moment of sound healing~
5:00 to 6:00
Panel:
"Navigating the World of Health and Healing"
Pam Koppel LCSW- Health Navigator Program SSU
Gary Pace M.D. - West County Health Centers
Elson Haas MD
A discussion on our options for healthcare, both alternative and allopathic, and how to choose them considering the factors involved, including budget, insurance, preferences and more.
Some of the questions will be:
How do I choose health care based on my concerns for the environment and social issues?
How do people know how to choose between something that really works
and something that is just the latest health 'fad'?
How do I know what to choose for my condition amongst all the possible healing modalities? What's right for me?
What is the future of healthcare and what options are available now, especially if i am on a budget?
6:00-6:45
Closing: An Overview and Discussion
ALL SPEAKERS AND HEALERS will be invited to participate in our community vision for our health and wellness
7-8:30ish
Meet and greet, mixer, "Healers party"!!
Live music with Chuck Johnson, Chris Bramble, Jeffrey Whitebear and friends, organic refreshments, and excellent company--a wonderful way to spend an evening after soaking up all the amazing information.
This is a fabulous opportunity to meet those in the field. We will have local organic finger food from FEED sonoma, organic wine, natural soda kefir and dhyana centers "mocktails".
There will be an "appreciation open mic" to give spontaneous gratitudes to important work done by those present and in the community.
Program
11:00am- 8:30pm
Morning Demonstrations
11:00 am Doors Open
11:00am-12:00 pm concurrent demos:
Demo Room: "How to do more for your client while working less!" with Ed Lark NMT
Speaker Room: "Grounding: the Foundation of Intuition" with Melissa Patterson ND
12:15-12:45pm Concurrent mini demos (15min each)
Practitioners will also have access to massage tables for sample sessions.
Demo Room:
"Acupuncture for Stress Reduction" with Christine Ness LAc
"Bee Venom Therapy" with Hasna Wood LAP
Speaker Room:
"Cultivating your sunshine mind and heart with Medical Qigong" with Daniela Carraro CQI
"Presencing here and now: The beginning of health" with Federico Garcia-Anguiano CQI SEP
Speaking Schedule
1:00 pm
Intro
Organizer Julia Bystrova plus all Healers and Speakers of the event gather for welcoming
Intention for Era of Care and the best healing wisdom we know.
~a moment of sound healing~
1:30 -2:00
Self care in Busy Times
DeAnna Batdorff Founder of the dhyana Center
In this culture, where busyness seems to be the norm, how do we find time to effectively take care of ourselves? Are there simple and quick things we can do that make a big difference?
2:00 -2:30
Health and Social Action
Barbara Sattler RN, PhD, Professor of Nursing and Pioneer in research on our environmental links to health
The links between our health and the environment and how vital it is that we effect change in our policies.
2:30-3:00
Food and Lifestyle as Medicine
Elson Haas MD Bestselling author on food, detoxing and nutrition.
How you eat and how you live make all the difference for health challenges. Latest and greatest advice from a renowned expert.
3:00
Physio Break
during the break, join Calen Daniel for "Best Yoga stretches for quick and effective self-care"
~a moment of sound healing~
3:30-4:30
Panel:
"Health and Our Inner Environment"
Gayle Swift, RN- Sutter Integrative Center
Carlisle Holland, DO- Holonomic Institute
Melissa Patterson ND
A discussion on the significant connections between our wellness and how we live,
where we live and our mind-body state.
Some of the questions will be:
What is the real science in the connection between the mind and body?
What is woo-woo in the healing world and how do we know it when we see it?
How do emotions actually translate to physical experience and health issues?
What is the real science and research done in this area?
What are some of the most simple, easy to use and inexpensive tools for health?
What tools are the most ecologically responsible?
4:30-5:00
Physio Break
during the break, join Majid Zeinal for "Self massage techniques"
~a moment of sound healing~
5:00 to 6:00
Panel:
"Navigating the World of Health and Healing"
Pam Koppel LCSW- Health Navigator Program SSU
Gary Pace M.D. - West County Health Centers
Elson Haas MD
A discussion on our options for healthcare, both alternative and allopathic, and how to choose them considering the factors involved, including budget, insurance, preferences and more.
Some of the questions will be:
How do I choose health care based on my concerns for the environment and social issues?
How do people know how to choose between something that really works
and something that is just the latest health 'fad'?
How do I know what to choose for my condition amongst all the possible healing modalities? What's right for me?
What is the future of healthcare and what options are available now, especially if i am on a budget?
6:00-6:45
Closing: An Overview and Discussion
ALL SPEAKERS AND HEALERS will be invited to participate in our community vision for our health and wellness
7-8:30ish
Meet and greet, mixer, "Healers party"!!
Live music with Chuck Johnson, Chris Bramble, Jeffrey Whitebear and friends, organic refreshments, and excellent company--a wonderful way to spend an evening after soaking up all the amazing information.
This is a fabulous opportunity to meet those in the field. We will have local organic finger food from FEED sonoma, organic wine, natural soda kefir and dhyana centers "mocktails".
There will be an "appreciation open mic" to give spontaneous gratitudes to important work done by those present and in the community.

Era of Care is in partnership with O+ Festival,
a gift economy based festival bringing health and healing to the many artists who make our community so much more beautiful and inspiring. T
The Medicine of Art and the Art of Medicine
a gift economy based festival bringing health and healing to the many artists who make our community so much more beautiful and inspiring. T
The Medicine of Art and the Art of Medicine