When: Thursday, June 25th from 6:00-7:00 pm

Where: The Studio at Illuminations in Cedar Rapids, IA

Sound & Healing Stone Ceremony

Come and be a participant in this sound and healing stone ceremony facilitated by Laina Pilkenton. During this hour of ceremony, Laina will guide you through an intentional practice using a healing stone or crystal. She will also facilitate a sound healing meditation designed to bring you into a state of relaxation, peace, and balance. There will be time and space at the end for journaling, optional sharing, and indulging in some chocolate. Come as you are, leave feeling restored and supported by community.

Please bring a water-friendly crystal or stone that’s meaningful with you, ensuring that it’s one you will recognize. Optional: also consider bringing a glass bottle or jar to take some ceremonial water home with you (not for drinking).

Suggestion: Bring your own yoga mat, towel, blanket, camping roll, or pillow to ensure your comfort during the meditation.

Registration: $30. Please register in advance at https://www.vagaro.com/ihalhk/classes or call 319-775-0117.

Registration fee: Please consider attending even if you cannot afford the full fee. A love donation is welcome instead.

Fiery Drum Circle Ceremony

Riding the energetic wave of the Summer Solstice, this fiery drumming circle ceremony is intended as a place to gather, ground, release, re-center, and receive.

During this ceremony, which has elements rooted in European and Germanic tradition, we will gather as a circle around the (indoor-friendly) fire and focus on themes often associated with the Summer Solstice: change, humor, liberation, growth through challenge, transformation, and breakthrough.

Together, we will participate in some movement (to embrace the heat of summer within the body), drumming, and peaceful rest. We will also indulge the senses with some sweet and spicy vegan-friendly dark chocolate.

People of all paths are welcome. No drumming circle experience required.

Suggested materials: Bring a drum, rattle, or shaker (if you have one), a water bottle, a journal, and a yoga mat to ensure your comfort during the ceremony. Chairs are available for those who prefer them.

Registration: $30. Please register in advance at https://www.vagaro.com/ihalhk/classes or call 319-775-0117.
Registration fee: Please consider attending even if you cannot afford the full fee. A love donation is welcome instead. 

When: Thursday, July 30th from 6:00-7:00 pm

Where: The Studio at Illuminations in Cedar Rapids, IA

Laina Pilkenton is a trained and experienced sound healing and energetic practitioner who has learned from multiple teachers over the years. Laina began her journey with Core Shamanism and aspects of Andean Shamanism, and has since focused on practicing Seiðr (Norse "Shamanism").

She maintains an individual practice where she offers a variety of services including shamanic healing, Runic divination, Reiki, sound healing, spiritual guidance, and more.