Heart and Hara Studio

Today I am thankful for the gifts of earth wisdom, Gaia's seeds of radiance that we can discover and nurture along our journey, helping us to grow strong, vibrant and connected. Sat Nam

Effective January 19th, 2010, Amanda Longie is no longer offering massage at Heart and Hara Studio. Amanda was an independent contractor so if you have questions about her work or her schedule, please contact her at 612-998-0376.

We wish Amanda all the best as she pursues her talents in the Brainerd area.

I made a deal with myself last year, that I would do what brings me joy. This meant changing some of my relationships, with people, with work, with myself. I have always found joy in the expression of self through sound, and 10 years ago I experienced a powerful awakening of self through the sound of a gong. The gong is an instrument used to change or expand a body of work, be it musical or human. These 10 years I have never forgotten my experience, and came to the conclusion that it was time to have my own gong, to continue the expansion of self through the powerful and transformational sound waves it can create.

I started researching gongs last spring, looking for a source/supplier that held the awareness of integrity that I need in all contacts these days. I found a source out of CA with a fellow sound therapist that created the opportunity for what I now can enjoy in my own personal space. My 22" chau gong arrived on January 6th. My husband made a beautiful stand for it and now I get to have my 10-year dream come true in 2010!

My gong will be played in most kundalini yoga classes as well as in my singing bowl gatherings and sound therapy sessions. It has a wonderful range of tones, and a glorious shimmer that can be reached if the participants are open.

May you do what brings you joy, in every moment, in every day. Letting in the goodness of you brings in more joy and more into the great web of life as joy is a gift to all.

Sat Nam. Happy 2010!

Japa Meditation- Begins Jan. 6th

Wednesday 8-8:30am

Cost- $5 due at class

Join Amber in learning the uplifting and renewing art of Japa Meditation. Japa refers to the use of a mantra spoken verbally or silently during meditation. A mala is oftened used to count the 108 times the mantra is spoken. Malas will be provided and if you have a mala of 108 beads please bring it with you. Please wear comfortable clothing. This meditation can be done seated in a chair or on a floor cushion. Each week will feature a new mantra.

I am revising my 2010 gatherings schedule. I am moving drumming circle to the second Fridays 6-7:30pm. I am keeping the labyrinth walk the same, last Friday anytime between 6-10pm. Cost is donation $5-10 for the Labyrinth walk and Drumming circle.

Sing in the New You with Singing Bowls! Every Second Sunday 11-12pm Amber invites you to harmonize through the soothing and dynamic sounds of the singing bowls. The hour gathering consists of a 30-minute group sound exploration, 20 minute singing bowl meditation/activations guided by amber and 10 minute savasana for radiant alignment. Cost is $15 per person. Please dress in comfortable warm clothes and if guided bring your own sound tools as well.

Amber has once again been able to coordinate with Pine River's amazing community education program to bring locals amazing a fun classes for physical and emotional wellness starting in January 2010. These classes are ideal to take in the winter to help reduce the winter blues and keep you feeling vibrant all winter, all life long. Registration is through Amber or community education- 218-587-2080. Please visit the workshops page for more information.

I have made a huge shift in my work as of late, focusing more on client education for self-healing and lifelong wellness. I am immensely passionate about helping and empowering my clients and students, to live luminously, as a radiant being of vitality, longevity, clarity, and connectedness. I combined many of my trainings and gifts into what I call Luminous Living Mentoring, a way of bringing it all together for the client's benefit. I am also branching out more into teaching and sharing my work in surrounding communities. A good time for me, fruitful and abundant.

To be able to do what I came here to do is a gift to me. I am indeed blessed with the amazing support of family and kindred community. It is a joy to be here, being me.

May we connect soon, in person, in spirit, in truth, in joy.

Blessings,

Amber

After a year plus of learning and loathing Joomla, I decided to look into designing a new site and poof! here it is! I love the ease of use and the speed at which I can add and update pages. Any feedback of a helpful nature is most appreciated and thanks for stopping by!

Due to the success of Tasha's ATS Belly Dance Level I  and II series, she has expanded her classes to Sunday afternoons.

Level I

Sunday 1-2pm

Monday 7-8pm

Level II

Sunday 2-3pm

Monday 8-9pm

Open Dance for all levels and new students-

Monday 6:40-7pm (cost is $5)

New students can join anytime, any class!!