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Spiritual Companioning is a process of deepening a person's spirituality. Spirituality is the term used to describe every person's response to and relationship with the Sacred (whether you experience the Sacred as God, The Divine, Reality, Source, Higher Self, Buddha Nature, etc.). The focus of companioning sessions can be as intimate as emotions and interpersonal relationships and as wide and diverse as the cosmos. In a typical session, the seeker shares the stories of his or her journey and/or any life experiences to reflect on. The companion does not tell the seeker what to do but rather listens to the seeker’s story and helps him or her to reflect on the more subtle movements of the Spirit in the seeker’s life. Spiritual companioning is not therapy. The goal of this relationship is for the seeker to gain greater consciousness of and participation with the Sacred in the ordinary events of life in order to grow in compassion, freedom, joy, and service. As such, this spiritual companion relationship is built on trust and is confidential. The focus for spiritual direction arises from the experiences of day to day living. Spiritual companionship assists in: * Growth in self-knowledge * An increasing practice of compassion, mercy and justice * Greater engagement with the inner and outer world * Discernment in decision-making and experiences of call * A deepening experience and awareness of the Sacred * Living and responding in ways that are healing for all creation

What Sarah offers: Creative Spiritual Direction Spiritual Direction offers guidance for your soul's longing. Through conversation and ceremony, we work together to open the heart and deepen your experience of the sacred. Rituals can help to embody and express your experience of the divine. Creating a personal spiritual practice is an important piece of spiritual development. Holistic Life Coaching & Pastoral Counseling Life Coaching is a target-directed approach towards living your fullest life. Dimensions of the work include assessing your lifestyle and your goals, recognizing imbalances and blocks and identifying areas and plans for improvement. Struggles are addressed with optimism and encouragement towards measurable objectives. Through a collaborative process of exploring, the counseling experience helps you to clarify your needs, set meaningful intentions and embody your beliefs. Immersive Sound Therapy Sound Therapy offers a unique opportunity to combine therapeutic conversation and healing with sound. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, both psychological and spiritual resources are brought into the counseling process, and paired with sound healing modalities to encourage deep, productive self-healing and growth.

My name is Joel 'Veena' Eisenkramer, I am a musician and educator based in southern Vermont, USA. I am happy to be partnering with Halcyon Arts New England to offer online music classes through our Global Music Institute. I am a musician of the 20-stringed Indian slide guitar and offer instruction in north Indian classical music, also known as Hindustani music. I am steeped in the oral tradition of this music, traveling back and forth between the United States and India, since 2007; studying with my teachers, performing and touring across India, Europe and the US. I offer instruction in Hindustani music adapted to your instrument for beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels. For those interested in playing the Indian slide guitar, I can guide you on how to modify an ordinary acoustic guitar to play this style and connect you with the makers of the instruments in India. The north Indian music tradition offers us an incredible artistic well of musical technique, approach and philosophy. In particular, the use of cyclical time offers a layer of rhythmic depth and beauty that can enhance all musicians' grasp and implementation of timing. In addition to this, the unique melodic form known as 'raag' is a deep dive into melody and its potential in compositional and improvisational forms. I teach in a systematic way, building materials and techniques around a student's interest and ability. In addition to meeting regularly for class online, I provide students with notations and recordings to refer to. I am also a trained western musician, conversant in the theory and practice of popular music styles, and I bring this experience to our sessions to help bridge the gap between different global musical approaches. Studying and playing Hindustani classical music has been one of the greatest sources of joy and inspiration in my life. I'm looking forward to traveling on this road with you and hope you will join us for classes at the Halcyon Arts Global Music Institute.

Clearly, the Divine is at work in our lives, and working with the archetypes illuminates the journey for us. I am a Spiritual Director, trained at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership in Chicago. While very open to all faith traditions, my roots are in the Episcopal Church; I was ordained a Deacon in February, 2010.

Turkish, Arabic, Greek, Armenian, etc. Makam (any instrument or voice) and North Indian Raga (bowed instruments and voice). Also: polyphonic western composition in the Palestrina style or figured bass from the Boulanger lineage.