A deep rest, guided meditation designed to induce complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. You will find relief from insomnia, anxiety, headaches, overwhelm, PTSD, guiding ourselves to prosper into the Age of Aquarius.
2025 is a year of transition into a new age of operating. Come activate with us.

We will begin with an astrology overview of the stars and sky, then get into a somatic embodied experience with yoga nidra and sound waves.

Includes breathwork, body scan, subtle and inspiring gong sounds, gentle movements, lovely location, tea & water. Calm your nervous system and activate your relaxation (rest & digest) response, within a small group. Come as you are, lay down, listen to your inner guidance, and explore what is true.

Live Gong vibrations move energy through you, they feel your presence, they talk to you through your frequency. They help restore your well-being.

Location: Energetic Experiences
Donation: $22+ (Sliding scale available—email David at David@starsounds.love for accommodations).

Meet Your Guides:

🔹 David Heiss – Sound alchemist since 2012, blending gongs, crystal bowls & unique instruments to create profound sonic experiences. More at starsounds.love
🔹 Margaret Kirschner – Trauma-informed Yoga Therapist, Breathwork Facilitator, and Certified Mental Health Professional. Specializing in nervous system healing, mindfulness, and somatic practices. Learn more at amindfulemergence.com

Come relax, restore, and realign with us.

maverick /ˈmæv.ɚ.ɪk/: a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way.

mornings /‘The No Routine’/

What if your mornings weren’t about rushing to get things done, diving straight into responsibilities, or following some rigid routine that leaves little room for yourself?

What if they were about embracing flow, presence, and starting the day with a fresh, open slate?

Welcome to Maverick Mornings — your invitation to ditch the usual grind, step away from the cookie-cutter “morning routine”, and jump into a whole new kind of wake-up call.

Celebrate spontaneity, connection, and living the moment — all for no other reason than you. Forget following a set path — here, you shape your own. In fact you are the path!

Become the catalyst for your day and how you want to feel right from the beginning. With the flow of Aikido, the deep empathy of Walking in Your Shoes, different forms of meditation, sound healing elements, improv, and more, you’ll sync with your day on your own terms.

Each moment becomes an opportunity to align with something deeper, something more alive than any set structure. Ready to rise differently?

Let’s take off. Because if we don’t show the world how to fly, who will?

What to Expect: Something you might not expect, seriously.

What to Bring: Your open minded self dressed for some possible movement. If you need your coffee, ok, that too.

The “Nitty Gritty”: We’ll meet at Energetic Experiences at 7:30am —! , that’s correct— for about 1h15 min.

Afterwards you are welcome to hang out for a little bit or head straight into your day.

Cost? I trust your generous spirit to support your facilitator and hosts with a kind donation.

Questions? Send them to wolfgang@theluminousnow.com and they shall be answered.

maverick mornings - I’ll meet you there.

maverick /ˈmæv.ɚ.ɪk/: a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way.

mornings /‘The No Routine’/

What if your mornings weren’t about rushing to get things done, diving straight into responsibilities, or following some rigid routine that leaves little room for yourself?

What if they were about embracing flow, presence, and starting the day with a fresh, open slate?

Welcome to Maverick Mornings — your invitation to ditch the usual grind, step away from the cookie-cutter “morning routine”, and jump into a whole new kind of wake-up call.

Celebrate spontaneity, connection, and living the moment — all for no other reason than you. Forget following a set path — here, you shape your own. In fact you are the path!

Become the catalyst for your day and how you want to feel right from the beginning. With the flow of Aikido, the deep empathy of Walking in Your Shoes, different forms of meditation, sound healing elements, improv, and more, you’ll sync with your day on your own terms.

Each moment becomes an opportunity to align with something deeper, something more alive than any set structure. Ready to rise differently?

Let’s take off. Because if we don’t show the world how to fly, who will?

What to Expect: Something you might not expect, seriously.

What to Bring: Your open minded self dressed for some possible movement. If you need your coffee, ok, that too.

The “Nitty Gritty”: We’ll meet at Energetic Experiences at 7:30am —! , that’s correct— for about 1h15 min.

Afterwards you are welcome to hang out for a little bit or head straight into your day.

Cost? I trust your generous spirit to support your facilitator and hosts with a kind donation.

Questions? Send them to wolfgang@theluminousnow.com and they shall be answered.

maverick mornings - I’ll meet you there.

Step into deep relaxation and renewal with a transformative evening of Yoga Nidra, sound healing, and astrology. This guided meditation practice is designed to calm your nervous system, ease anxiety, and restore balance—helping you transition smoothly into the new energies of 2025 and the Age of Aquarius.

What to Expect:

• An astrology overview to align with cosmic energies
• A deeply immersive Gong Bath for energetic reset
• Yoga Nidra—a guided meditation for deep rest
• Breathwork, gentle movement & body scan
• Tea, water, and a supportive small-group setting
Let the resonant vibrations of live gongs move through you, clearing stagnant energy and awakening your inner wisdom. Come as you are, lay down, and explore profound relaxation.

Location: Energetic Experiences
Donation: $22+ (Sliding scale available—email David at David@starsounds.love for accommodations).

Meet Your Guides:

🔹 David Heiss – Sound alchemist since 2012, blending gongs, crystal bowls & unique instruments to create profound sonic experiences. More at starsounds.love
🔹 Margaret Kirschner – Trauma-informed Yoga Therapist, Breathwork Facilitator, and Certified Mental Health Professional. Specializing in nervous system healing, mindfulness, and somatic practices. Learn more at amindfulemergence.com

Come relax, restore, and realign with us.

Step into an exciting transformative practice!

We all have the ability to recognize and share the feelings of another person, commonly referred to as empathy. In this playshop we will be utilizing a method called ‘Walking In Your Shoes®’ (WIYS), which will take us beyond our experience of empathy in daily life. What is it like putting yourself into someone else’s shoes? See how it feels when you embody another consciousness or are in resonance with another being.

Together we create a safe container where we can be each other: be seen, be vulnerable - without judgments or interpretations. We then ‘work’ (or play) with what’s arising in the very moment.

Join us to explore and cultivate empathy, to connect more authentically with others, and to experience a different kind of knowing. This is an opportunity for diving deeply into the vastness of human experience.

If you could walk in my shoes,

You would see, I paid my dues,

I worked hard my whole life through,

Even though, I no longer do.

You would see how hard I tried.

You would see how hard I cried.

Can’t you see my condition is real,

Even though you can’t see what I feel.

Manuela McPhee (5/23/2009, excerpt)

What To Expect:

• Intro: Short introduction to WIYS and levels of empathy (as needed).

• Breathwork & Meditation: a simple breathing exercise, sensing of the body and/or a short guided meditation.

• The ‘Walk’ - An Exercise In Empathy: The main part of the playshop. We will take turns to embody the consciousness of another person, elements of nature or what you would like to explore.

• Time For Sharing/Questions: Ask any questions which came up during the playshop. Share your experience with the group.

• Closure: A brief singing bowl meditation and some closing words.
  

Details:

• Location: Energetic Experiences, 81 Weaverville Rd, Suite 2, Asheville, NC 28804 (next to Moldavite Life)

• Cost: sliding scale $15 - $25, pay at the door or online

• Contact: wolfgang@theluminousnow.com

maverick /ˈmæv.ɚ.ɪk/: a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way.

mornings /‘The No Routine’/

What if your mornings weren’t about rushing to get things done, diving straight into responsibilities, or following some rigid routine that leaves little room for yourself?

What if they were about embracing flow, presence, and starting the day with a fresh, open slate?

Welcome to Maverick Mornings — your invitation to ditch the usual grind, step away from the cookie-cutter “morning routine”, and jump into a whole new kind of wake-up call.

Celebrate spontaneity, connection, and living the moment — all for no other reason than you. Forget following a set path — here, you shape your own. In fact you are the path!

Become the catalyst for your day and how you want to feel right from the beginning. With the flow of Aikido, the deep empathy of Walking in Your Shoes, different forms of meditation, sound healing elements, improv, and more, you’ll sync with your day on your own terms.

Each moment becomes an opportunity to align with something deeper, something more alive than any set structure. Ready to rise differently?

Let’s take off. Because if we don’t show the world how to fly, who will?

What to Expect: Something you might not expect, seriously.

What to Bring: Your open minded self dressed for some possible movement. If you need your coffee, ok, that too.

The “Nitty Gritty”: We’ll meet at Energetic Experiences at 7:30am —! , that’s correct— for about 1h15 min.

Afterwards you are welcome to hang out for a little bit or head straight into your day.

Cost? I trust your generous spirit to support your facilitator and hosts with a kind donation.

Questions? Send them to wolfgang@theluminousnow.com and they shall be answered.

maverick mornings - I’ll meet you there.

Open and release....An evening with our hearts including meditation, story telling, astrology, movement, Self expression and a Gong Sound healing journey.

In a rapidly changing world and paradigm, let’s gather to anchor light for the collective. We are the ones who are called for this deeper level of journey and service.

Join multi-creative Sammy Vanek & sound awakener David Heiss for an evening of deep meditative contact, individual expansion, and group-heart spellcasting with our collective.

The flow for the evening: we’ll settle into a meditative space led by Sammy, deepen with a legendary sound journey by David, and invite group vocal expression to release what’s ready be set free.
For It's all about the experience and what you do with it!
Let’s deepen, bloom, and have some fun while we do it.

See you there
Sammy and David

Suggested Donation scale between $22-$44

A journey into stillness through sound.

Immerse yourself in a sonic sanctuary where sound becomes a gateway to deep stillness. This meditation concert and sound healing experience with Kennedy OneSelf is a profoundly potent orchestration of acoustic vibration—an invitation to rest, receive, and reconnect with the peace that already resides within you.

Simply lay down and listen as waves of harmonic resonance wash over you, guiding you into a deep state of relaxation and inner awareness. Kennedy weaves together the ethereal sounds of didgeridoos, RAV handpan, Guzheng (Asian harp), crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, flutes, Shruti box, monochord, and more—creating a symphony so fluid it feels as though it’s played by many hands.

This is sound healing like no other—a vibrational experience that lingers long after the last note fades.

About Kennedy OneSelf:
Kennedy is a meditation enthusiast, instrument maker, and sound artist who has devoted his life to cultivating soundscapes that lessen suffering and awaken serenity. He believes that a single moment of peace speaks more than words ever could. Through intentional resonance, he crafts sound journeys that remind us of our divinity and help us align with the stillness within.

Reserve your space now—this intimate event is limited to just 20 participants!

Date: Sunday, April 6th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Energetic Experiences
Capacity: Limited to 20 participants
Tickets: $40

Step into an exciting transformative practice!

We all have the ability to recognize and share the feelings of another person, commonly referred to as empathy. In this playshop we will be utilizing a method called ‘Walking In Your Shoes®’ (WIYS), which will take us beyond our experience of empathy in daily life. What is it like putting yourself into someone else’s shoes? See how it feels when you embody another consciousness or are in resonance with another being.

Together we create a safe container where we can be each other: be seen, be vulnerable - without judgments or interpretations. We then ‘work’ (or play) with what’s arising in the very moment.

Join us to explore and cultivate empathy, to connect more authentically with others, and to experience a different kind of knowing. This is an opportunity for diving deeply into the vastness of human experience.

If you could walk in my shoes,

You would see, I paid my dues,

I worked hard my whole life through,

Even though, I no longer do.

You would see how hard I tried.

You would see how hard I cried.

Can’t you see my condition is real,

Even though you can’t see what I feel.

Manuela McPhee (5/23/2009, excerpt)

What To Expect:

• Intro: Short introduction to WIYS and levels of empathy (as needed).

• Breathwork & Meditation: a simple breathing exercise, sensing of the body and/or a short guided meditation.

• The ‘Walk’ - An Exercise In Empathy: The main part of the playshop. We will take turns to embody the consciousness of another person, elements of nature or what you would like to explore.

• Time For Sharing/Questions: Ask any questions which came up during the playshop. Share your experience with the group.

• Closure: A brief singing bowl meditation and some closing words.
  

Details:

• Date/Time: Every Thursday from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

• Location: Energetic Experiences, 81 Weaverville Rd, Suite 2, Asheville, NC 28804 (next to Moldavite Life)

• Cost: sliding scale $15 - $25, pay at the door or online

• Contact: wolfgang@theluminousnow.com

maverick /ˈmæv.ɚ.ɪk/: a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way.

mornings /‘The No Routine’/

What if your mornings weren’t about rushing to get things done, diving straight into responsibilities, or following some rigid routine that leaves little room for yourself?

What if they were about embracing flow, presence, and starting the day with a fresh, open slate?

Welcome to Maverick Mornings — your invitation to ditch the usual grind, step away from the cookie-cutter “morning routine”, and jump into a whole new kind of wake-up call.

Celebrate spontaneity, connection, and living the moment — all for no other reason than you. Forget following a set path — here, you shape your own. In fact you are the path!

Become the catalyst for your day and how you want to feel right from the beginning. With the flow of Aikido, the deep empathy of Walking in Your Shoes, different forms of meditation, sound healing elements, improv, and more, you’ll sync with your day on your own terms.

Each moment becomes an opportunity to align with something deeper, something more alive than any set structure. Ready to rise differently?

Let’s take off. Because if we don’t show the world how to fly, who will?

What to Expect: Something you might not expect, seriously.

What to Bring: Your open minded self dressed for some possible movement. If you need your coffee, ok, that too.

The “Nitty Gritty”: We’ll meet at Energetic Experiences at 7:30am —! , that’s correct— for about 1h15 min.

Afterwards you are welcome to hang out for a little bit or head straight into your day.

Cost? I trust your generous spirit to support your facilitator and hosts with a kind donation.

Questions? Send them to wolfgang@theluminousnow.com and they shall be answered.

maverick mornings - I’ll meet you there.

Step into an exciting transformative practice!

We all have the ability to recognize and share the feelings of another person, commonly referred to as empathy. In this playshop we will be utilizing a method called ‘Walking In Your Shoes®’ (WIYS), which will take us beyond our experience of empathy in daily life. What is it like putting yourself into someone else’s shoes? See how it feels when you embody another consciousness or are in resonance with another being.

Together we create a safe container where we can be each other: be seen, be vulnerable - without judgments or interpretations. We then ‘work’ (or play) with what’s arising in the very moment.

Join us to explore and cultivate empathy, to connect more authentically with others, and to experience a different kind of knowing. This is an opportunity for diving deeply into the vastness of human experience.

If you could walk in my shoes,

You would see, I paid my dues,

I worked hard my whole life through,

Even though, I no longer do.

You would see how hard I tried.

You would see how hard I cried.

Can’t you see my condition is real,

Even though you can’t see what I feel.

Manuela McPhee (5/23/2009, excerpt)

What To Expect:

• Intro: Short introduction to WIYS and levels of empathy (as needed).

• Breathwork & Meditation: a simple breathing exercise, sensing of the body and/or a short guided meditation.

• The ‘Walk’ - An Exercise In Empathy: The main part of the playshop. We will take turns to embody the consciousness of another person, elements of nature or what you would like to explore.

• Time For Sharing/Questions: Ask any questions which came up during the playshop. Share your experience with the group.

• Closure: A brief singing bowl meditation and some closing words.
  

Details:

• Date/Time: Every Thursday from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

• Location: Energetic Experiences, 81 Weaverville Rd, Suite 2, Asheville, NC 28804 (next to Moldavite Life)

• Cost: sliding scale $15 - $25, pay at the door or online

• Contact: wolfgang@theluminousnow.com

🌸 Spring Equinox Meditation Hour 🌸

Embrace the Balance of Light and Dark

Step into a sacred space of peace and renewal as we welcome the energy of the Spring Equinox. This is a time of perfect balance—day and night in harmony, inviting us to pause, reflect, and realign with nature’s rhythm.

For one hour, immerse yourself in quiet meditation, surrounded by the high-vibrational energy of our space. Whether you sit in stillness or recline into deep relaxation, let the season’s transformative energy guide you inward.

🔹 Bring what comforts you: blankets, pillows, bolsters, eye masks—whatever helps you settle in. We also have community items available.

🔹 Honor the silence: To maintain the meditative atmosphere, we ask that all guests remain quiet during this time.

Come as you are, breathe deeply, and attune yourself to the renewal of the season. 🌿✨

maverick /ˈmæv.ɚ.ɪk/: a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way.

mornings /‘The No Routine’/

What if your mornings weren’t about rushing to get things done, diving straight into responsibilities, or following some rigid routine that leaves little room for yourself?

What if they were about embracing flow, presence, and starting the day with a fresh, open slate?

Welcome to Maverick Mornings — your invitation to ditch the usual grind, step away from the cookie-cutter “morning routine”, and jump into a whole new kind of wake-up call.

Celebrate spontaneity, connection, and living the moment — all for no other reason than you. Forget following a set path — here, you shape your own. In fact you are the path!

Become the catalyst for your day and how you want to feel right from the beginning. With the flow of Aikido, the deep empathy of Walking in Your Shoes, different forms of meditation, sound healing elements, improv, and more, you’ll sync with your day on your own terms.

Each moment becomes an opportunity to align with something deeper, something more alive than any set structure. Ready to rise differently?

Let’s take off. Because if we don’t show the world how to fly, who will?

What to Expect: Something you might not expect, seriously.

What to Bring: Your open minded self dressed for some possible movement. If you need your coffee, ok, that too.

The “Nitty Gritty”: We’ll meet at Energetic Experiences at 7:30am —! , that’s correct— for about 1h15 min.

Afterwards you are welcome to hang out for a little bit or head straight into your day.

Cost? I trust your generous spirit to support your facilitator and hosts with a kind donation.

Questions? Send them to wolfgang@theluminousnow.com and they shall be answered.

maverick mornings - I’ll meet you there.

Step into an exciting transformative practice!

We all have the ability to recognize and share the feelings of another person, commonly referred to as empathy. In this playshop we will be utilizing a method called ‘Walking In Your Shoes®’ (WIYS), which will take us beyond our experience of empathy in daily life. What is it like putting yourself into someone else’s shoes? See how it feels when you embody another consciousness or are in resonance with another being.

Together we create a safe container where we can be each other: be seen, be vulnerable - without judgments or interpretations. We then ‘work’ (or play) with what’s arising in the very moment.

Join us to explore and cultivate empathy, to connect more authentically with others, and to experience a different kind of knowing. This is an opportunity for diving deeply into the vastness of human experience.

If you could walk in my shoes,

You would see, I paid my dues,

I worked hard my whole life through,

Even though, I no longer do.

You would see how hard I tried.

You would see how hard I cried.

Can’t you see my condition is real,

Even though you can’t see what I feel.

Manuela McPhee (5/23/2009, excerpt)

What To Expect:

• Intro: Short introduction to WIYS and levels of empathy (as needed).

• Breathwork & Meditation: a simple breathing exercise, sensing of the body and/or a short guided meditation.

• The ‘Walk’ - An Exercise In Empathy: The main part of the playshop. We will take turns to embody the consciousness of another person, elements of nature or what you would like to explore.

• Time For Sharing/Questions: Ask any questions which came up during the playshop. Share your experience with the group.

• Closure: A brief singing bowl meditation and some closing words.
  

Details:

• Date/Time: Every Thursday from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

• Location: Energetic Experiences, 81 Weaverville Rd, Suite 2, Asheville, NC 28804 (next to Moldavite Life)

• Cost: sliding scale $15 - $25, pay at the door or online

• Contact: wolfgang@theluminousnow.com

Step into deep relaxation and renewal with a transformative evening of Yoga Nidra, sound healing, and astrology. This guided meditation practice is designed to calm your nervous system, ease anxiety, and restore balance—helping you transition smoothly into the new energies of 2025 and the Age of Aquarius.

What to Expect:

• An astrology overview to align with cosmic energies
• A deeply immersive Gong Bath for energetic reset
• Yoga Nidra—a guided meditation for deep rest
• Breathwork, gentle movement & body scan
• Tea, water, and a supportive small-group setting
Let the resonant vibrations of live gongs move through you, clearing stagnant energy and awakening your inner wisdom. Come as you are, lay down, and explore profound relaxation.

Location: Energetic Experiences
Min Donation: $22 Suggested average donations are $22-44 (give what you can)

Please reserve your spot here:
Star Sounds

Meet Your Guides:

🔹 David Heiss – Sound alchemist since 2012, blending gongs, crystal bowls & unique instruments to create profound sonic experiences. More at starsounds.love
🔹 Margaret Kirschner – Trauma-informed Yoga Therapist, Breathwork Facilitator, and Certified Mental Health Professional. Specializing in nervous system healing, mindfulness, and somatic practices. Learn more at amindfulemergence.com

Come relax, restore, and realign with us.

Step into an exciting transformative practice!

We all have the ability to recognize and share the feelings of another person, commonly referred to as empathy. In this playshop we will be utilizing a method called ‘Walking In Your Shoes®’ (WIYS), which will take us beyond our experience of empathy in daily life. What is it like putting yourself into someone else’s shoes? See how it feels when you embody another consciousness or are in resonance with another being.

Together we create a safe container where we can be each other: be seen, be vulnerable - without judgments or interpretations. We then ‘work’ (or play) with what’s arising in the very moment.

Join us to explore and cultivate empathy, to connect more authentically with others, and to experience a different kind of knowing. This is an opportunity for diving deeply into the vastness of human experience.

If you could walk in my shoes,

You would see, I paid my dues,

I worked hard my whole life through,

Even though, I no longer do.

You would see how hard I tried.

You would see how hard I cried.

Can’t you see my condition is real,

Even though you can’t see what I feel.

Manuela McPhee (5/23/2009, excerpt)

What To Expect:

• Intro: Short introduction to WIYS and levels of empathy (as needed).

• Breathwork & Meditation: a simple breathing exercise, sensing of the body and/or a short guided meditation.

• The ‘Walk’ - An Exercise In Empathy: The main part of the playshop. We will take turns to embody the consciousness of another person, elements of nature or what you would like to explore.

• Time For Sharing/Questions: Ask any questions which came up during the playshop. Share your experience with the group.

• Closure: A brief singing bowl meditation and some closing words.
  

Details:

• Date/Time: Every Thursday from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

• Location: Energetic Experiences, 81 Weaverville Rd, Suite 2, Asheville, NC 28804 (next to Moldavite Life)

• Cost: sliding scale $15 - $25, pay at the door or online

• Contact: wolfgang@theluminousnow.com