Join us on Sunday afternoon, March 23rd from 2-5pm for Singing for Catharsis! In pagan Anglo-Saxon traditions, a deity associated with the spring is Eostre, a woman whose name tells us she is descended from the dawn goddesses found from western Europe to the Baltics, the Mediterranean and India. At this event, we'll chant songs to the dawn goddess and the awakening land, as well as enjoy ritual to usher in the spring. 

 You are asked to register and pay ahead of time. 

When: Sunday, March 23rd, 2-5pm. Please arrive ahead of time. The container will close at 2:15pm 

Where: The Well, 3 Louisiana Avenue, in West Asheville. 

Parking: The Well is located on Louisiana Avenue, with access to the venue located in the parking lot behind the building (no access on the street itself). A few parking spots are available in the lot, otherwise street parking is available- please plan ahead to arrive on time.
Payment: Sliding scale $10-$35. Attendees are asked to pay ahead of time to secure their spots. Venmo at @Saro-Lynch-Thomason or Paypal blairpathways@gmail.com

Sick Policy: If you have had a possibility of covid exposure, are sick in any way (even if it's just a cold), or may be contagious, please stay home to support our community and we can transfer your payment to another event. 

*Short portions of this event will be recorded for social media purposes*

About Singing for Catharsis:

In this space, Saro Lynch-Thomason teaches easy-to-learn songs that we sing for extended periods of time to help us move into a place of catharsis/relaxation/oxytocin release/altered state that ritual chant has provided for countless people for thousands of years. After each song we take time to decompress and talk about our experiences. We will only explore a few songs, some for as long as an hour. Folks are welcome to take breaks during the songs if they need to. 

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

We are so excited to be able to host this weekly event. Larry came to one of our community drum circles and led us all in some rhythms. He's a phenomenal percussionist and teacher, and he has generously offered to teach a weekly class to the community by donation.

Bring a drum or he will have extras available to use.

We look forward to seeing you!

On 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 7-8:30pm, we'll gather for an Intuition & Mediumship practice circle. 

This is a safe, supportive space for folks of all levels of experience.

The circle will include exercises to develop our skills, practice readings, and discussions about all things spirit- and intuition-related.  Topics will shift circle to circle depending on group interests and experience level. 

Register by filling out this form before your first circle, and confirm your spot by submitting your payment (instructions at the bottom of form).

Early bird exchange (if paid at least one week before the circle) is $20.

After that, the contribution is $25-35 sliding scale. (Venmo @robrobmich // cash at the door)

Email robynmichellemedium@gmail.com with any questions.

Singing Mamas Spring Session

March 19th-May 14th, 10-11am (no class April 30th)

The Well

Singing Mamas is an international organization dedicated to improving maternal health through community song circles. While focused on mothers, this group is open to all caregivers in the postpartum phase of parenthood. Come learn calming lullabies, uplifting mantras, and fun easy songs to soothe you and your little one’s nervous system. No experience necessary! Connect with yourself, your little one, and other caregivers in a supportive space. This group welcomes all caregivers and their children ages 0-2 (including parents-to-be). 

$25 per drop-in class (adult+child)

$160 for 8-week session 

25% off session if you sign-up with a friend ($120 per person)! 

Please fill-out registration here (https://forms.gle/NjicPzdvrWspjMBh6) or contact Sael (info@saelmusic.com) if you would like to come for a drop-in class. Feel free to reach out to Sael if you have any other questions! 

Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Read more about Singing Mamas here (https://www.singingmamas.org/)

Learn more about Sael’s offerings here https://www.saelmusic.com/) Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

On Wednesdays in May, we shall meet and draw together, with a live model to muse us!

Cost for the sessions is a suggested donation of $10-20, which is extremely helpful in paying for the space rental and model fee.

Please do bring whatever drawing supplies you want to work with, with mindfulness that we need to be able to clean up swiftly and leave the space pristine. If you use an easel or drawing board, feel free to bring those. We will have plenty of chairs, which can also be used as makeshift easels.

No previous drawing experience is necessary, just an attitude of openness and respect! Poses will range from 1-20 minutes.

I am very much looking forward to sharing creative space with you! Feel free to message directly or post here with any questions.

~Leaflin Lore Winecoff

Light language playshop will begin with an interactive vocal improvisation and transition into a relaxing sound healing accompanied by reiki energy healing. We will explore and activate the voice as a powerful healing modality. If you are feeling called to use your voice in a deeper and more expanded way, this space is for you. We all have these innate gifts that have been suppressed. This playshop lets you explore and re-activate those gifts in a playful and judgement-free container. The sound and reiki portion are to help integrate the vocal improv, allowing the body to rest and cultivate a deep sense of ease for your innate healing to take place.

Lauren will be channeling light language, energy healing and sound meditation throughout the journey. We strive to create a safe container for authentic expression and deep healing.

theheartfullhum@gmail.com

@heartfull_hum

Donation: $20 cash or venmo

I’m excited to invite you to an upcoming Mantra Meditation Workshop on March 29th (2-4 PM) at The Well in Asheville. This two-hour session explores the transformative power of mantra, covering vocal exercises, pitch improvement, and techniques to unlock your voice using ancient tools for focus and clarity- essential in today’s world of stress and distraction.

We’ll also dive into key questions like “What do these mantras mean?” and “Am I practicing correctly?”—questions that, when left unanswered, can create barriers to a deeper connection with this powerful practice.

Additionally, we’ll get hands-on with instruments commonly used in kirtan and mantra meditation, including the harmonium, shruti box, and ektar.

Read more and register here. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions—I look forward to seeing you there!

Warmly,

Paul Gaeta

Hello, I’m Whitley D. English, the founder of WNC GEMS (Generating Empowerment through Mindful Solutions). As a community health worker specializing in violence prevention, and a holistic wellness facilitator, my journey has been deeply shaped by my own experiences.

WNC GEMS was born out of my personal near-death experience with intimate partner violence. As a survivor, I have become a passionate advocate for others, tirelessly working to support our community in creating a better quality of life for all.

In these sound healing sessions, I invite you to take a moment for yourself, to reset and restore. I will guide you through a peaceful meditation using frosted crystal quartz bowls, allowing their soothing vibrations to support your well-being. You will also have the opportunity to enhance your experience with high-vibe essential oils and select an oracle card to further support your personal journey.

I offer these sessions with a suggested $25 donation, which can be made through Cash App, PayPal, or cash. However, please know that no one will be turned away due to financial constraints. My intention is for everyone to be able to relax, reset, and honor themselves. Come as you are, and allow yourself to reconnect, recharge, and nurture your nervous system. You deserve it.

Yoga helps to relax and balance the body. Cannabis helps to relax and balance the mind. Combining the two helps us tap into the relaxation response, the drive that we all have to live simpler, happier lives. Cannabis, when used with intention, is medicine, connecting us to our truest selves and leading us toward our highest potential. Join US for a mindful 90-minute live music yoga class at The Well, with optional cannabis/THCa enhancement to ground deeper into the mind and body. All levels welcome!

Energy exchange = $22-27 in advance; $33-37 at the door. 

Complete this form prior to your first CannaBLISS class to confirm your registration. If you’ve experienced CannaBLISS with US before, you can send advanced payment to Venmo @Amy-Sawyer-CB to confirm attendance in the next class. 

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

We are so excited to be able to host this weekly event. Larry came to one of our community drum circles and led us all in some rhythms. He's a phenomenal percussionist and teacher, and he has generously offered to teach a weekly class to the community by donation.

Bring a drum or he will have extras available to use.

We look forward to seeing you!

Tarot Club is a monthly meetup at the Well that explores the tarot as a metaphysical practice. Each month, we’ll study a new method, approach, or way to work with the cards while engaging in personal journeywork. This meetup is part learning and part self-exploration.

Tarot Club will be led by Rebecca of Laughing Eye Weeping Eye Tarot. Rebecca is a full-time tarot practitioner, author, deck creator, and artist. She’s been teaching tarot for over a decade.

You can learn more about her work here: https://www.rebeccaschoenecker.com

Cost: Tarot Club is a recommended donation of $20, although no one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can pay in person with cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

Bring: A tarot deck, journal, and any magical items (crystals, talismans) that you find helpful. 

We look forward to journeying through the tarot with you! All skill levels welcome.

Singing Mamas Spring Session

March 19th-May 14th, 10-11am (no class April 30th)

The Well

Singing Mamas is an international organization dedicated to improving maternal health through community song circles. While focused on mothers, this group is open to all caregivers in the postpartum phase of parenthood. Come learn calming lullabies, uplifting mantras, and fun easy songs to soothe you and your little one’s nervous system. No experience necessary! Connect with yourself, your little one, and other caregivers in a supportive space. This group welcomes all caregivers and their children ages 0-2 (including parents-to-be). 

$25 per drop-in class (adult+child)

$160 for 8-week session 

25% off session if you sign-up with a friend ($120 per person)! 

Please fill-out registration here (https://forms.gle/NjicPzdvrWspjMBh6) or contact Sael (info@saelmusic.com) if you would like to come for a drop-in class. Feel free to reach out to Sael if you have any other questions! 

Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Read more about Singing Mamas here (https://www.singingmamas.org/)

Learn more about Sael’s offerings here https://www.saelmusic.com/) Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Come experience the power of analog synthesizers in immersive, quadraphonic sound!
Composer and sound designer Logos, aka James Genaro, will take you on a meditative musical experience, blending analog synthesizers and acoustic instruments in a quadraphonic speaker array.

James has more than 25 years experience working with synthesizers as a catalyst for altering consciousness and accessing visionary states.
Participants will be invited to sit or lay down in a meditative state and experience a wash of sound waves designed to facilitate relaxation, healing, and expanded awareness.

Cost: $15 Suggested Donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)

Tickets available here.

A profoundly potent symphonic orchestration of acoustic vibration that guides the listener to the inner stillness where lasting peace resides.

Participants in this voyage through vibration simply lay down and relax. This absolutely incredible sound journey will instill a remarkable tranquility that lingers long after the last sound.

~~Watch this music video to get a feel for the vibrations we'll be basking in!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ZavIPxl7A

These harmonic vibrations are designed to become a foundation for our journey towards blissfulness.

This is a sound healing like nothing you've ever experienced. Kennedy weaves vibrations so fluidly people often imagine he has six arms. Come be bathed in the sounds of Didgeridoos, RAV Handpan, Asian Harp(Guzheng), crystal & metal singing bowls, Gongs, Flutes(Chinese, Indian, American, Drone), Shruti Box, tibetan bells, Kalimba, ocean drum, rainstick, tubalophone, metallophone, Unity Harp and more.

Listen to the Full Length Album & Learn about Kennedy at: http://www.KennedyOneSelf.com

Kennedy OneSelf is a meditation enthusiast, instrument maker and sound artist whose intention is to lessen the suffering of humanity by facilitating experiences of serenity that can remind us of our divinity. After years of trying to spread spiritual wisdom, he found that a single moment of peace can communicate what no words can say. Discovering the power of intentional resonance, he has devoted the last decade to cultivating a sonic symphony that encourages tranquility.

Join Us for a Community Kirtan and Song Circle!

Experience the joy and connection of kirtan, a heart-centered gathering where we come together to sing devotional chants in a call-and-response format. Rooted in ancient traditions, kirtan uses the power of music and mantra to quiet the mind, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of unity.

Accompanied by instruments like the harmonium, drums, and guitar, we’ll share an evening of soulful melodies and shared energy. Open to everyone, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and let the power of sound open your heart. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed and inspired.  Bring a song or mantra to share!

Singing Mamas Spring Session

March 19th-May 14th, 10-11am (no class April 30th)

The Well

Singing Mamas is an international organization dedicated to improving maternal health through community song circles. While focused on mothers, this group is open to all caregivers in the postpartum phase of parenthood. Come learn calming lullabies, uplifting mantras, and fun easy songs to soothe you and your little one’s nervous system. No experience necessary! Connect with yourself, your little one, and other caregivers in a supportive space. This group welcomes all caregivers and their children ages 0-2 (including parents-to-be). 

$25 per drop-in class (adult+child)

$160 for 8-week session 

25% off session if you sign-up with a friend ($120 per person)! 

Please fill-out registration here (https://forms.gle/NjicPzdvrWspjMBh6) or contact Sael (info@saelmusic.com) if you would like to come for a drop-in class. Feel free to reach out to Sael if you have any other questions! 

Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Read more about Singing Mamas here (https://www.singingmamas.org/)

Learn more about Sael’s offerings here https://www.saelmusic.com/) Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Singing Mamas Spring Session

March 19th-May 14th, 10-11am (no class April 30th)

The Well

Singing Mamas is an international organization dedicated to improving maternal health through community song circles. While focused on mothers, this group is open to all caregivers in the postpartum phase of parenthood. Come learn calming lullabies, uplifting mantras, and fun easy songs to soothe you and your little one’s nervous system. No experience necessary! Connect with yourself, your little one, and other caregivers in a supportive space. This group welcomes all caregivers and their children ages 0-2 (including parents-to-be). 

$25 per drop-in class (adult+child)

$160 for 8-week session 

25% off session if you sign-up with a friend ($120 per person)! 

Please fill-out registration here (https://forms.gle/NjicPzdvrWspjMBh6) or contact Sael (info@saelmusic.com) if you would like to come for a drop-in class. Feel free to reach out to Sael if you have any other questions! 

Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Read more about Singing Mamas here (https://www.singingmamas.org/)

Learn more about Sael’s offerings here https://www.saelmusic.com/) Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Singing Mamas Spring Session

March 19th-May 14th, 10-11am (no class April 30th)

The Well

Singing Mamas is an international organization dedicated to improving maternal health through community song circles. While focused on mothers, this group is open to all caregivers in the postpartum phase of parenthood. Come learn calming lullabies, uplifting mantras, and fun easy songs to soothe you and your little one’s nervous system. No experience necessary! Connect with yourself, your little one, and other caregivers in a supportive space. This group welcomes all caregivers and their children ages 0-2 (including parents-to-be). 

$25 per drop-in class (adult+child)

$160 for 8-week session 

25% off session if you sign-up with a friend ($120 per person)! 

Please fill-out registration here (https://forms.gle/NjicPzdvrWspjMBh6) or contact Sael (info@saelmusic.com) if you would like to come for a drop-in class. Feel free to reach out to Sael if you have any other questions! 

Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Read more about Singing Mamas here (https://www.singingmamas.org/)

Learn more about Sael’s offerings here https://www.saelmusic.com/) Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Tarot Club is a monthly meetup at the Well that explores the tarot as a metaphysical practice. Each month, we’ll study a new method, approach, or way to work with the cards while engaging in personal journeywork. This meetup is part learning and part self-exploration.

Tarot Club will be led by Rebecca of Laughing Eye Weeping Eye Tarot. Rebecca is a full-time tarot practitioner, author, deck creator, and artist. She’s been teaching tarot for over a decade.

You can learn more about her work here: https://www.rebeccaschoenecker.com

Cost: Tarot Club is a recommended donation of $20, although no one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can pay in person with cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

Bring: A tarot deck, journal, and any magical items (crystals, talismans) that you find helpful. 

We look forward to journeying through the tarot with you! All skill levels welcome.

Singing Mamas Spring Session

March 19th-May 14th, 10-11am (no class April 30th)

The Well

Singing Mamas is an international organization dedicated to improving maternal health through community song circles. While focused on mothers, this group is open to all caregivers in the postpartum phase of parenthood. Come learn calming lullabies, uplifting mantras, and fun easy songs to soothe you and your little one’s nervous system. No experience necessary! Connect with yourself, your little one, and other caregivers in a supportive space. This group welcomes all caregivers and their children ages 0-2 (including parents-to-be). 

$25 per drop-in class (adult+child)

$160 for 8-week session 

25% off session if you sign-up with a friend ($120 per person)! 

Please fill-out registration here (https://forms.gle/NjicPzdvrWspjMBh6) or contact Sael (info@saelmusic.com) if you would like to come for a drop-in class. Feel free to reach out to Sael if you have any other questions! 

Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Read more about Singing Mamas here (https://www.singingmamas.org/)

Learn more about Sael’s offerings here https://www.saelmusic.com/) Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Singing Mamas Spring Session

March 19th-May 14th, 10-11am (no class April 30th)

The Well

Singing Mamas is an international organization dedicated to improving maternal health through community song circles. While focused on mothers, this group is open to all caregivers in the postpartum phase of parenthood. Come learn calming lullabies, uplifting mantras, and fun easy songs to soothe you and your little one’s nervous system. No experience necessary! Connect with yourself, your little one, and other caregivers in a supportive space. This group welcomes all caregivers and their children ages 0-2 (including parents-to-be). 

$25 per drop-in class (adult+child)

$160 for 8-week session 

25% off session if you sign-up with a friend ($120 per person)! 

Please fill-out registration here (https://forms.gle/NjicPzdvrWspjMBh6) or contact Sael (info@saelmusic.com) if you would like to come for a drop-in class. Feel free to reach out to Sael if you have any other questions! 

Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Read more about Singing Mamas here (https://www.singingmamas.org/)

Learn more about Sael’s offerings here https://www.saelmusic.com/) Sael is a local musician, teacher and song-leader. Music has always had a profound positive impact in her life and she loves helping others connect through music.

Sonic Immersion with Wolfgang Ettenreich                                                                                  

Link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TU99WJ9TQQVBL    (to register)

Website: https://theluminousnow.com/all-events/

Cost: sliding scale $20-$35

Date/Time: Friday March 21, 7:00-9:00 pm

Through the vibrations of the ancient didgeridoo, various other instruments and the sounds of light language, you’ll be invited to relax into a sonic landscape to help you find your own inner clarity, inspiration and wisdom for these times.

"When you regain a sense of your life as a journey of discovery,

you return to rhythm with yourself"

~ John O'Donohue ~

This Sonic Immersion is an invitation to simply be with what is in the moment, the impermanence of our experience as sounds emerge and subside. And being ok with whatever arises, just as Rumi says: “… Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! …”

Together we will traverse a soundscape, created by the sound and vibrations of the ancient didgeridoo, crystal singing bowls, drums, vocal expression via Light Language and several other instruments. Some of which will be played close to or over your body if you do like some more intense, activating vibrations.

May this journey assist you finding your own inner clarity, inspiration and wisdom for these times.

Bring whatever makes you comfortable to lay down (or sit) for an extended period of time and allowing you to fully enjoy this journey: a mat, blanket, pillow, eye cover to name a few things.

Tarot Club is a monthly meetup at the Well that explores the tarot as a metaphysical practice. Each month, we’ll study a new method, approach, or way to work with the cards while engaging in personal journeywork. This meetup is part learning and part self-exploration.

Tarot Club will be led by Rebecca of Laughing Eye Weeping Eye Tarot. Rebecca is a full-time tarot practitioner, author, deck creator, and artist. She’s been teaching tarot for over a decade.

You can learn more about her work here: https://www.rebeccaschoenecker.com

Cost: Tarot Club is a recommended donation of $20, although no one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can pay in person with cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

Bring: A tarot deck, journal, and any magical items (crystals, talismans) that you find helpful. 

We look forward to journeying through the tarot with you! All skill levels welcome.