~ Spring concerts, classes and other fun events! And happy International Women's Day!

Published: Tue, 03/08/16

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Dear Friends, 

We have some wonderful events to share with you this Spring! 
I hope you'll join us for some of them. 

For International Women's Day this year I want to thank all of the women who I have ever circled with in prayer, in song, in story, in dance, in creativity, in grief, in healing, in beauty, in love, in compassion and in celebration! Circling with each of you has helped me to listen more deeply, soften my heart in the light of your compassionate reflection, open in times of vulnerability, trust myself more completely, and helped me to know that I'm not alone. In circling with you, I've become a stronger, more transparent and attuned person, singer, teacher and facilitator. I'm so grateful for circles of women in all of their forms all over the planet that are inspiring women to heal and transform.
As we heal and transform ourselves, we heal and transform the planet. 

And may we continue to transform our relationship with water into something more sustainable. Please check out one of the many fabulous reviews that has been written about the
Prayers for the Water CD!  



In the spirit of love,
Heather

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Women's Leadership Summit

Friday, March 11th - Sunday, March 13th


For the past five years I've had the great honor of singing with and for these courageous women! I'll be there again this year to offer the heart-opening power of breath and vibration, sound and silence...

Every Spring hundreds of women solo-preneurs, coaches, healers, authors and practitioners gather on the California Coast at the historic Asilomar Retreat Center for a life-changing, strategy rich, transformative entrepreneurial women’s summit.
This year my friend Sage Lavine will be teaching you 3 love-based launch plans to find and enroll your perfect clients, grow your business in community and make the difference you’re meant to make in the world alongside experts Lynne Twist and Reverend Deborah Johnson.

Sage has gifted me 25 free tickets to this event, on a first come first serve basis.
There’s a small $100 seat deposit that is fully-refundable for this live 3-Day event.
You’ll get it back when you attend the event, March 11-13. 


There are only 24 seats left out of 400! 

Here's the link: 


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Singing Praises for the Water


Saturday, March 19th from 4:00 – 5:15 



In collaboration with World Water Day.

Meet down by the water's edge at the bottom of the 3rd street stairs at Seabright beach.

Lift your voice and spirit with people all over the world who are honoring the beautiful life-blood of our planet. 


You will be invited to listen to Yala Lati and participate in singing songs of celebration and love for our sacred waters.


If you live outside of the Santa Cruz area, please join us down by the water's edge of your choice and sing songs of praise for her beauty. 



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A Community Celebration of Spring

Saturday March 26th, 2016


Spring Concert with Heather Houston & Yala Lati
Kirtan, Sufi Dancing, Equinox Ritual
Sound Bath with Crystal Bowls & Gongs, QiGong and more...

Center for Spiritual Living
1818 Felt Street, Santa Cruz
(Off 17th Ave.)

SCHEDULE
6:00PM
Community Equinox Ritual (Free to the Public)
6:30PM
QiGong with Lewis Lee Regen (Free to the Public)
7:00PM
Bhakti Yoga Kirtan & Sing Along with Deerheart & Living Devotion
Concert with Heather Houston & Yala Lati
Zikr (Sufi Dancing) with Anwar
10:15PM
Guided Meditation & Sound Bath featuring:
Gongs & Tibetan Bowls with Danny Goldberg
Crystal Bowls with Kim Molloy
Meditation with Deerheart
*Schedule subject to change.

Proceeds Benefit
The Community Hardship Fund for Malaina Taylor*
World Disaster Relief*
Children's Curriculum for Life Project**

Sponsored by:
Center for Devotional Living
Divinitree Yoga Studios
Sounds Divine Audio
Connection Magazine
KSCO Radio

Tickets and information: 

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~ Women's Spirit Song ~ 




​Free Introductory Class 

Wednesday, March 16th at 7:00 pm



Come see if the Women’s Spirit Song series is right for you!

You are welcome to join us if you have never attended one of Heather’s classes—or if you have attended and you bring a friend who has not.

The Garden Sanctuary
3070 Prather Lane, Santa Cruz





Spring 2016 Six Week Series

March 30th, April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th
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From the depths of vocal meditation to the heights of expressive singing, open to the magic of timeless, heart opening chants and songs from all over the world. Free your voice, attune your ear, breathe, move, harmonize and improvise.
Feel the joy in your heart!

This sacred circle is open to all ages and ability levels.

Please follow this link for more information and to register: 




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The Inner Light Choir Concert

April 9th, 2016 @ 7:00PM



Come join The Inner Light Choir under the direction of Kath Robinson for an evening of Spiritual Inspiration that comes “FROM THE HEART." 

Featuring Music Director Etienne Franc and our friends, Gina Rene’, Heather Houston, Tammi Brown, Dandha Da Hora and members of local legendary band, SAMBADA! Lex Beatty will be our Master of Ceremonies. 

ASL interpretation by Cate Munch. Annie Stafford on saxophone, Michael Levy on Piano, Kevin DiNoto on drums, Papiba Godinho on guitar and percussion, plus our regular Inner Light Choir soloists will treat you to a evening of up-lifting, love-filled music to get your body moving and your Spirit soaring! 


 

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Yala Lati sings at CSL Santa Cruz Sunday Morning Service

Sunday, March 20th & April 10th


More information:



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Yala Lati Sings at CSE San Jose for Sunday Morning Service

Sunday, April 17th


More information:



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Yala Lati 11th Annual Spring Concert

Saturday, May 7th @ 7:00PM
(Mother's Day Weekend)


Please join us for an evening of uplifting songs and enchanting harmonies! 

With special guest Amanda West - Singer / Songwriter

More details TBA!


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The Mindful Singer 
Summer Six Week Series:


June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, July 5th and 12th
​3:00 - 4:30 PM

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Learn how to journey within the realms of vocal meditation, and build a more intimate relationship with your voice...


Gather tools for a more holistic, embodied and mindful approach to singing. Increase your abilities of concentration and focus, and learn how to let go into prayerful devotion.

In this vocal meditation series we will explore powerful mantras, blissful chants, sacred seed syllables and receptive improvisation. You will learn techniques for full bodied breathing, deep listening, building your energetic awareness and discovering more vocal presence.


Find out more here:

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Private Singing Sessions with Heather  
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Heather has had a thriving vocal coaching practice
in Santa Cruz County and beyond for over a decade.  

She inspires people of all ages and ability levels to
open their voices and set their spirits free! 

Skype sessions available for those who already have some singing experience. 
  
 
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Devoted to inspiring self-empowerment, spiritual development and community building through the power of singing.
 

P.O. Box 3295
Santa Cruz, CA
95063