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“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” W.B. Yeats
Did you know that Halloween has Irish origins? What do you know about Samhain? Bring your yoga mats and step into the circle with Kate Gilman and Jess Forsythe of S O U N D L O V E, and very special guest Karina Melvin flown in from Dublin. The trio invites participants to an immersive inner journey through inspired breath, sound and mediation ritual, an exploration of the significance of Samhain, and a closer look at seasonal botanical magic.
Learn the origin and rituals of Samhain, a special time of year on the ancient pagan and Celtic calendars, and one of the root cultural traditions associated with our modern annual celebration of Halloween. Traditionally celebrated October 31 – November 1, the holiday marks a time in which the veil between worlds thins, where communication with ancestors and the spirit world is possible and it prepares us internally for the coming darkness of winter.
Karina Melvin, a clinical psychologist from Dublin Ireland, treats us to the discovery of inner wisdom utilizing myth and storytelling. Together, will gain a greater connection to ourselves, each other, and our experience of Samhain.
S O U N D L O V E treats us to the exploration of energy, sound, and nature. Connected breathwork, sound frequencies, and meditative journeying integrate body and being. In conversation with the land and what it grows, these practices help us both ground and awaken.
Join us for the final program of The Church’s Fall festival as we sharpen our senses to the magic all around us.
KARINA MELVIN
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Karina Melvin is a psychologist, clinical supervisor, and author based in Dublin. She lectures at UCD and St. Vincent’s University Hospital and founded Artful Eating, focusing on the psychology of lasting weight loss. With over a decade of mental health experience, she integrates myth, ritual, and nature into her practice, helping clients connect with their inner wisdom and healing.
S O U N D L O V E
Jess Forsythe and Kate Gilman
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Jess is a sound artist and spiritual guide. She has a BFA from New York University and is a Master Energy Healer. Jess grew up between the Atlantic and the Cape Feat River, so feels right at home out East. Jess is most excited about the evolution of the soul and how we can utilize breath, energy, and sound to embody transformation.
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Kate is a potter, floral designer, entrepreneur and advocate. She has a BA from Princeton University and. JD from the University of Virginia School of Law. A native New Yorker and local East Ender, Kate is passionate about sparking curiosity and justice in our connection with each other, the land, and ourselves.