These are challenging and uncertain times.
Many of us are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, isolated, or lost.
Some of us are feeling great.
There is no 'right' way to meet these times.
And however we are impacted:
We need connection more than ever.
The Intention
These circles offer the opportunity to access guidance and wisdom for these transitional times, and offer & receive individual and collective healing. Our intention is to:
  • Create a space to experience a sense of deeper connection with ourselves, the group, and the collective.
  • Give us a chance to be real with our experiences;
  • Speak and be heard from a place of compassion in community;
  • Engage with the breath to ground, release anxiety, connect with a sense of clarity, and build resilience in the nervous system.
  • Engage the Active Imagination, through a shamanic journey practice, to access different ways of knowing, wisdom, and guidance.

​All of this with the goal of helping us all move through this challenging time and, perhaps, help build a strong foundation for a more vibrant future that wants to emerge.

If you are not familiar with breathwork or shamanic journeying; no worries. We'll guide you through it and answer any questions before we dive in.
How it Works
I've tried to keep this as simple as possible.

When you register, you will receive a Zoom link. If you've never used Zoom before (congratulations!), it's a simple online gathering platform. You'll need to download it to your computer or phone; from there it's a one-click process to join.

These circles are offered for an exchange of $25; refunds are available with 24 hours notice. 

**If you'd like to participate and funds are limited, please use the code 'HEALING' when registering for a complimetary registration, no questions asked. You can send whatever exchange feels right to either Julia or Michael via Venmo.
What to Expect
Each  Circle is 120 minutes in length and will begin with a brief introduction and guidelines. From there, we will:
  • Engage in a brief grounding and attunement exercise.
  • Have an opportunity to check in and share what is present with each person.
  • Participate in a guided breathwork and journey practice.
  • Time permitting, we may have space for a journaling, visualization exercise or other simple, creative community activity.
That's it. No experience necessary.
About the Facilitators
Michael Kass is the Founder of Story & Spirit and is passionate about harnessing the power of story to create a more just, equitable, and viable future. He has facilitated gatherings, both online and virtually, of various types ranging in size from 3 to over a thousand and has lead breathwork circles all over the world since 2013. He's dedicated to providing powerful, safe containers for exploring our join humanity, likes brownies quite a bit, and invites you to click here if you'd like to know more.

Julia Albain is an Energy Worker and lover of humans. She is a Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher in the Tibetan/ Usui and Karuna lineages. Additionally, she is trained and practices in Integrative Energy Therapy, Shamanic Healing, Mindfulness, and more. Julia serves private clients and students in a variety of capacities with the intention of awakening the natural healing abilities that live in each of us, and supporting the emergence of intuitive guidance as a way of life. For more information, visit www.juliaalbain.com.