Sacred Surrendering with Erin Gahan Clark

September and October Opportunities to GATHER:

~ Foundations of Yoga: drop in class at Weaverville Yoga: Thurs. 8/15 @ 6pm
https://weavervilleyoga.com

~Metta Meditation: 5 week Loving Kindness Series
Fridays: 9/6-10/11
*Please note: there will be no class on Friday 9/20
12-1:30pm
Swannanoa, NC
Sliding Scale: $108-$200 for all 5 weeks

Metta meditation or Maitri Meditation is a simple method of consciously cultivating unconditional friendship, compassion and love for self and other.

In this 5 week, in-person series we will dive into the technique of Metta Meditation which combines breath, mindfulness and mantra. Join me in deepening connection with compassion and peace.
https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/metta-meditation-5-week-loving-kindness-series

~ Devotional Song Share & Eisteddfod
Saturday 9/7
2-4pm
Swannanoa, NC
Outdoor Event

This Devotional Song Share & Eisteddfod will be an opportunity to sing together in community and I am opening the invitation to include devotional songs as well as poems, stories, dance, art (that you have previously made, kind of like show and tell!) and basically any kind of devotional and creative endeavors.
https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/devotional-song-share-eisteddfod-3

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~ Women’s Rest Gathering
Thursday 10/24- Sunday 10/27
Free Union, VA

Join Erin Gahan Clark & Kerry Martinez of SoulRattle for a 4 day, 3 night Women's Rest Gathering where we will turn our attention inward, connect, spend time in nature, breathe, meditate, move, create, write, share and bear witness to ourselves and to the other women who form our sacred circle.

Register for the gathering with your own bed ($1299):
https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75068/about

Register for the gathering with a shared king or queen bed ($999):
https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75071/about

Hey friends!

I'll be subbing the Gentle Yoga class at West Asheville Yoga tomorrow, Sunday 8/11 at 4pm.

Join me if it calls to you!

https://westashevilleyoga.com

Late Summer/ Early Fall opportunities to move, meditate, sing, breathe, gather and rest!

~ Foundations of Yoga: drop in class at Weaverville Yoga: Thurs. 8/15 @ 6pm
https://weavervilleyoga.com

~Metta Meditation: 5 week Loving Kindness Series
Fridays: 9/6-10/11
*Please note: there will be no class on Friday 9/20
12-1:30pm
Swannanoa, NC
Sliding Scale: $108-$200 for all 5 weeks

Metta meditation or Maitri Meditation is a simple method of consciously cultivating unconditional friendship, compassion and love for self and other.

In this 5 week, in-person series we will dive into the technique of Metta Meditation which combines breath, mindfulness and mantra. Join me in deepening connection with compassion and peace.

https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/metta-meditation-5-week-loving-kindness-series

~ Women’s Rest Gathering
Thursday 10/24- Sunday 10/27
Free Union, VA

Join Erin Gahan Clark & Kerry Martinez of for a 4 day, 3 night Women's Rest Gathering where we will turn our attention inward, connect, spend time in nature, breathe, meditate, move, create, write, share and bear witness to ourselves and to the other women who form our sacred circle.

Register for the gathering with your own bed ($1299):

https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75068/about

Register for the gathering with a shared king or queen bed ($999):

https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75071/about

~ Devotional Song Share & Eisteddfod
Saturday 9/7
2-4pm
Swannanoa, NC
Outdoor Event

This Devotional Song Share & Eisteddfod will be an opportunity to sing together in community and I am opening the invitation to include devotional songs as well as poems, stories, dance, art (that you have previously made, kind of like show and tell!) and basically any kind of devotional and creative endeavors.

https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/devotional-song-share-eisteddfod-3

~Women's Mindfulness Parts Work Retreat
Thursday 11/7- Sunday 11/10
Castleton, VA

I'm thrilled to be joining The Both/And Way again! I'll be there teaching yoga and there are still a few spots left.

https://www.thebothandway.com/november-2024-retreat

Links also in Instagram bio!

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Coming up in September!!

Devotional Song Share & Eisteddfod | Mysite This gathering offers an experience of deep feeling, creativity, and connection to the voice as well as an opportunity to cultivate a sense of joy, devotion and gratitude. Our circle will draw inspiration from Druid tradition and ritual.

Hey friends! I am so excited to be offering this Metta Meditation: 5 week Loving Kindness Series!

This meditation technique is one of my regular practices and has helped me tremendously in times of worry, fear or anger.

Join me as we dive a little deeper into the heart!

Metta Meditation: 5 week Loving Kindness Series
Fridays: 9/6, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4 & 10/11
*Please note: there will be no class on Friday 9/20
12-1:30pm
Swannanoa, NC
Sliding Scale: $108-$200 for all 5 weeks

How do we maintain a sense of balance, a feeling of peace and compassion for oneself, for others and for the greater circle of humankind?

Metta meditation or Maitri Meditation is a simple method of consciously cultivating unconditional friendship, compassion and love for self and other.

In this 5 week, in-person series we will dive into the technique of Metta Meditation which combines breath, mindfulness and mantra. Whether you are new to this practice or you have been working with loving kindness for years, you are invited to join me in deepening connection with compassion and peace. Along with the Metta Meditation, this course will also include gentle, heart opening asana (postures) and song!

Learn more and sign up:
https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/metta-meditation-5-week-loving-kindness-series

Registration link also in Instagram bio!

The next Women’s Rest Gathering will happen at Pathways Retreat Center in Free Union, VA (near Charlottesville)!

Gathering Dates: Thursday October 24th- Sunday October 27th

Kerry of SoulRattle and I have been working together in this way since 2021. The Women's Rest Gatherings have reminded me about the gift of slow and steady opening. Like a flower, gradually unfurling its petals, each time we come together, I can feel myself softening and expanding into a circle of women who show up as they are, Divine expressions, ready to share their wisdom and sink deep into authenticity. Are you feeling the call for connection? Come connect with us!

Join us for a 4 day, 3 night Women's Rest Gathering where we will turn our attention inward, connect, spend time in nature, breathe, meditate, move, create, write, share and bear witness to ourselves and to the other women who form our sacred circle.

Gathering events include:

~ Gentle embodied practices

~ Yoga Nidra, Meditation & Breathing

~ Writing & Sharing

~ Sound & Song

~ Hands on healing

~ Fire circle(s) (weather permitting)

~ Walking on the property/beautiful mountain views

~ 10 person hot tub (bring your bathing suit!)

~ Ceremony, ritual & altar making (bring an item to place on the altar)

~ Craft

~ Shared discussions, processing discussions and Q&A

~ Free time to honor your sacred self and integration of practices

~ Delicious, nourishing meals

Learn more and register for the gathering with your own bed ($1299):
https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75068/about

Learn more and register for the gathering with a shared king or queen bed ($999):
https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75071/about

Registration links also in Instagram bio!

Chanting of the Gayatri Mantra
THIS Friday 8/2
12-1:30pm
Swannanoa NC

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest known prayers from the ancient Vedic text, the Rig Veda. It is an expression of gratitude and praise to the powers of illumination and awareness provided by the luminous light of the Divine. It is a prayer that each of us realize this radiance within.

Come tap into that light and experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed. Please RSVP here, on my website, to receive the address and additional information.

Please RSVP on my website:
https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/chanting-of-the-gayatri-mantra-3

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

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Kerry of SoulRattle and I are excited to announce the next Women’s Rest Gathering at Pathways Retreat Center in Free Union, VA (near Charlottesville)!

Gathering Dates: Thursday October 24th- Sunday October 27th

Join us for a 4 day, 3 night Women's Rest Gathering where we will turn our attention inward, connect, spend time in nature, breathe, meditate, move, create, write, share and bear witness to ourselves and to the other women who form our sacred circle.

Gathering events include:

Gentle embodied practices

Yoga Nidra, Meditation & Breathing

Writing & Sharing

Sound & Song

Hands on healing

Fire circle(s) (weather permitting)

Walking on the property/beautiful mountain views

10 person hot tub (bring your bathing suit!)

Ceremony, ritual & altar making (bring an item to place on the altar)

Craft

Shared discussions, processing discussions and Q&A

Free time to honor your sacred self and integration of practices

Delicious, nourishing meals

Learn more and register for the gathering with your own bed ($1299):

https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75068/about

Learn more and register for the gathering with a shared king or queen bed ($999):
https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75071/about

Registration links also in Instagram bio!

Gayatri Mantra
Next Friday 8/2
12-1:30pm
Swannanoa NC

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest known prayers from the ancient Vedic text, the Rig Veda. It is an expression of gratitude and praise to the powers of illumination and awareness provided by the luminous light of the Divine. It is a prayer that each of us realize this radiance within.

Come tap into that light and experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed. This will be an indoor event.

https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/chanting-of-the-gayatri-mantra-3

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

Truth is One

Women’s Rest Gathering
Thursday 10/24- Sunday 10/27
Free Union, VA

Join me & Kerry Martinez of SoulRattle for a 4 day, 3 night Women's Rest Gathering where we will turn our attention inward, connect, spend time in nature, breathe, meditate, move, create, write, share and bear witness to ourselves and to the other women who form our sacred circle.

Learn more and register for the gathering with your own bed ($1299):

https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75068/about

Learn more and register for the gathering with a shared king or queen bed ($999):

https://soulrattle.heymarvelous.com/product/75071/about

Registration links also in Instagram bio!

Join me at my home in Swannanoa, on Friday August 2nd from 12-1:30pm as we gather to chant the Gayatri mantra 108 times as chanted by the Sacha lineage This event will be indoors.

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest known prayers from the ancient Vedic text, the Rig Veda. It is an expression of gratitude and praise to the powers of illumination and awareness provided by the luminous light of the Divine. It is a prayer that each of us realize this radiance within.

Come tap into that light and experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed. Please RSVP here, on my website, to receive the address and additional information.
Please RSVP through the website:

https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/chanting-of-the-gayatri-mantra-3

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

Gayatri Mantra
Friday 8/2
12-1:30pm
Swannanoa NC

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest known prayers from the ancient Vedic text, the Rig Veda. It is an expression of gratitude and praise to the powers of illumination and awareness provided by the luminous light of the Divine. It is a prayer that each of us realize this radiance within.

Come tap into that light and experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed. This will be an indoor event.

https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/chanting-of-the-gayatri-mantra-3

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

Join me at my home in Swannanoa, on Friday August 2nd from 12-1:30pm as we gather to chant the Gayatri mantra 108 times as chanted by the Sacha lineage. This event will be indoors.

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest known prayers from the ancient Vedic text, the Rig Veda. It is an expression of gratitude and praise to the powers of illumination and awareness provided by the luminous light of the Divine. It is a prayer that each of us realize this radiance within.

Come tap into that light and experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed. Please RSVP here, on my website, to receive the address and additional information.

Space is limited to 12 participants. Please RSVP through the website:

https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/chanting-of-the-gayatri-mantra-3

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

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I just sent out my latest newsletter announcing the registration for the next Women's Rest Gathering with SoulRattle and so much more!

Feel free to check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/0fb11cc279c2/sacred-surrendering-with-erin-womens-rest-gathering-upcoming-offerings

If you'd like to be added to my mailing list, you can sign up through my website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/

Sacred Surrendering with Erin ~ Women's Rest Gathering & Upcoming Offerings! Well, friends, here we are, half way though the year (more than half way, in the Celtic calendar), past the peak of summer and, though it may not feel like it, we are also beginning the descent into fall.  2024 has been a year of transition for me both in my work and spiritually. For months I have...

Join me THIS Saturday 7/20 from 2-4pm for Ajapa japa mantra meditation!

Japa is a Sanskrit word which means repeating or remembering a mantra. Ajapa-japa means continuous awareness of the mantra. The letter A in front of the word japa means without. Ajapa-japa is the practice of japa without the mental effort normally needed to repeat the mantra.

We'll be working with a mantra honoring Kali. Kali is a powerful Hindu Goddess of transformation, fierce love & ecstasy and dissolution into the void. We can call on Kali when we need support in letting go, surrendering and processing challenging emotions such as rage and conflict.

This meditation and chanting will be held outdoors at my home in Swannanoa, NC on Saturday 7/20 from 2-4pm. No Experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed.

Please RSVP through the website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/ajapa-japa-mantra-meditation-kali

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

Address and additional information will be sent to those who RSVP.

Coming up Friday 8/2!

Chanting of the Gayatri Mantra | Mysite Come experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra! We will gather indoors to chant the Gayatri mantra 108 times as chanted by the Sacha lineage.

Japa is a Sanskrit word which means repeating or remembering a mantra. Ajapa-japa means continuous awareness of the mantra. The letter A in front of the word japa means without. Ajapa-japa is the practice of japa without the mental effort normally needed to repeat the mantra.

We'll be working with a mantra honoring Kali. Kali is a powerful Hindu Goddess of transformation, fierce love & ecstasy and dissolution into the void. We can call on Kali when we need support in letting go, surrendering and processing challenging emotions such as rage and conflict.

This meditation and chanting will be held outdoors at my home in Swannanoa, NC on Saturday 7/20 from 2-4pm. No Experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed.

Please RSVP through the website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/ajapa-japa-mantra-meditation-kali

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

Address and additional information will be sent to those who RSVP.

Japa is a Sanskrit word which means repeating or remembering a mantra. Ajapa-japa means continuous awareness of the mantra. The letter A in front of the word japa means without. Ajapa-japa is the practice of japa without the mental effort normally needed to repeat the mantra.

We'll be working with a mantra honoring Kali. Kali is a powerful Hindu Goddess of transformation, fierce love & ecstasy and dissolution into the void. We can call on Kali when we need support in letting go, surrendering and processing challenging emotions such as rage and conflict.

This meditation and chanting will be held outdoors at my home in Swannanoa, NC on Saturday 7/20 from 2-4pm. No Experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed.

Please RSVP through the website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/ajapa-japa-mantra-meditation-kali

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

Address and additional information will be sent to those who RSVP.

Ajapa Japa Mantra Meditation: Kali | Mysite Drop into your heart with ajapa japa mantra meditation!

Japa is a Sanskrit word which means repeating or remembering a mantra. Ajapa-japa means continuous awareness of the mantra. The letter A in front of the word japa means without. Ajapa-japa is the practice of japa without the mental effort normally needed to repeat the mantra.

We'll be working with a mantra honoring Kali. Kali is a powerful Hindu Goddess of transformation, fierce love & ecstasy and dissolution into the void. We can call on Kali when we need support in letting go, surrendering and processing challenging emotions such as rage and conflict.

This meditation and chanting will be held outdoors at my home in Swannanoa, NC on Saturday 7/20 from 2-4pm. No Experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed.

Please RSVP through the website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/ajapa-japa-mantra-meditation-kali

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

Address and additional information will be sent to those who RSVP.

Truth is One

Japa is a Sanskrit word which means repeating or remembering a mantra. Ajapa-japa means continuous awareness of the mantra. The letter A in front of the word japa means without. Ajapa-japa is the practice of japa without the mental effort normally needed to repeat the mantra.

We'll be working with a mantra honoring Kali. Kali is a powerful Hindu Goddess of transformation, fierce love & ecstasy and dissolution into the void. We can call on Kali when we need support in letting go, surrendering and processing challenging emotions such as rage and conflict.

This meditation and chanting will be held outdoors at my home in Swannanoa, NC on Saturday 7/20 from 2-4pm. No Experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed.

Please RSVP through the website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/ajapa-japa-mantra-meditation-kali

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

Address and additional information will be sent to those who RSVP.

Join me at my home in Swannanoa on Friday June 14th from 12-1:30pm. This will be an indoor event.

We will gather to chant and invoke the healing powers of the Medicine Buddha! This vibrant, Lapis Lazuli Buddha made vows to heal the world on the spiritual, emotional, and physical planes. We chant to ask for, and to become this healing light which is deeply needed on this planet, in our communities and in our hearts.

Come experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed. As chanted by the Sacha Lineage.

Space is limited to 12 participants! Please RSVP through my website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/chanting-of-the-medicine-buddha-mantra-5

Address and additional information will be emailed to those who RSVP.

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Join me at my home in Swannanoa on Friday June 14th from 12-1:30pm. This will be an indoor event.

We will gather to chant and invoke the healing powers of the Medicine Buddha! This vibrant, Lapis Lazuli Buddha made vows to heal the world on the spiritual, emotional, and physical planes. We chant to ask for, and to become this healing light which is deeply needed on this planet, in our communities and in our hearts.

Come experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed. As chanted by the Sacha Lineage.

Space is limited to 12 participants! Please RSVP through my website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/chanting-of-the-medicine-buddha-mantra-5

Address and additional information will be emailed to those who RSVP.

Rsvp link also in Instagram bio!

Japa is a Sanskrit word which means repeating or remembering a mantra. Ajapa-japa means continuous awareness of the mantra. The letter A in front of the word japa means without. Ajapa-japa is the practice of japa without the mental effort normally needed to repeat the mantra.

We'll be working with a mantra honoring Lakshmi. Lakshmi is a Hindu Goddess of beauty, health, wealth, abundance, prosperity and goodness. This is the perfect time of year to tap into her qualities! The flowers and trees are in full bloom and the world is brimming with abundance!

This meditation and chanting will be held outdoors at my home in Swannanoa, NC THIS Saturday 6/1 from 2-4pm. No Experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed.

Please RSVP through the website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/ajapa-japa-mantra-meditation-lakshmi

Address and additional information will be sent to those who RSVP.

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Ajapa Japa Mantra Meditation: Lakshmi | Mysite Drop into your heart with ajapa japa mantra meditation!

Join me at my home in Swannanoa on Friday June 14th from 12-1:30pm. This will be an indoor event.

We will gather to chant and invoke the healing powers of the Medicine Buddha! This vibrant, Lapis Lazuli Buddha made vows to heal the world on the spiritual, emotional, and physical planes. We chant to ask for, and to become this healing light which is deeply needed on this planet, in our communities and in our hearts.

Come experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed. As chanted by the Sacha Lineage.

Space is limited to 12 participants! Please RSVP through my website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/chanting-of-the-medicine-buddha-mantra-5

RSVP link also in Instagram Bio!

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And later in June...

Chanting of the Medicine Buddha Mantra | Mysite Come experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed. As chanted by the Sacha Lineage.

Japa is a Sanskrit word which means repeating or remembering a mantra. Ajapa-japa means continuous awareness of the mantra, or of what the mantra represents. The letter A in front of the word japa means without. Ajapa-japa is the practice of japa without the mental effort normally needed to repeat the mantra.

We'll be working with a mantra honoring Lakshmi. Lakshmi is a Hindu Goddess of beauty, health, wealth, abundance, prosperity and goodness. This is the perfect time of year to tap into her qualities! The flowers and trees are in full bloom and the world is brimming with abundance!

This meditation and chanting will be held outdoors at my home in Swannanoa, NC on Saturday 6/1 from 2-4pm. No Experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed.

Please RSVP through the website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/ajapa-japa-mantra-meditation-lakshmi

RSVP link also in Instagram bio!

Address and additional information will be sent to those who RSVP.

Join me at my home in Swannanoa, THIS Friday May 17th from 12-1:30pm as we gather to chant the Gayatri mantra 108 times as chanted by the Sacha lineage. This event will be indoors.

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest known prayers from the ancient Vedic text, the Rig Veda. It is an expression of gratitude and praise to the powers of illumination and awareness radiating from the luminous light of the Divine. It is a prayer that each of us realize this radiance within.

Come tap into that light and experience the meditative and devotional practice of reciting ancient mantra. No prior experience necessary. Pronunciation will be reviewed.

Please RSVP here, on my website, to receive the address and additional information.

Space is limited to 12 participants. Please RSVP here through the website: https://www.sacredsurrendering.com/events/chanting-of-the-gayatri-mantra-1-1

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