Upcoming Events
The following is a list of various events. It includes Open Heart Energy’s events, as well as special classes and workshops for NC Yogi, NC Taoist, Ronen Divon as an author, and other happenings of interest. To keep abreast of it all, please visit this page occasionally, connect with us on social media, and subscribe to our non-intrusive email list.
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Rapé Ceremony
Date: Wed, Dec 18, 2024
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Where: Open Heart Energy, Cary, NC.
Cost: $20 if paid in advance, $25 at the door (cash, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, Paypal, or check)
Rapé (pronounced Hape) is a sacred shamanic medicine used by tribes of the Amazon as well as other South American indigenous cultures for thousands of years. It is a snuff made of various tree ashes combined with fine tobacco. The latter is not the common one typically used in cigarettes, but rather Nicotina Rustica which is highly potent. The resulting powder is highly refined.
For clarification purposes: Rapé is legal in the USA i.e. it does not contain any hallucinatory agents. It is a mean to focus the mind, release energies that do not serve us, and much, much more.
When applied and served in a manner that honors the tradition it is coming from, Rapé is powerful medicine. It can provide insight, guidance, protection, and healing. It is a holy sacrament, not a substance, and thus should be treated accordingly. When working with Rapé, we work with the Rapé Spirit. Each blend has a different spirit connected with it.
In a Rapé ceremony, we first honor the spirit of smoke (Defuma,) and then conduct an opening prayer handled by the facilitator. The participants are asked to have an intention in mind before receiving the Rapé which is served individually. The snuff is then administered by a special blow pipe called Tepi to one nostril at a time. Instructions will be provided as to the process.
The experience of Rapé is quite powerful and can last anything from a few minutes to several hours.
Please note that private Rapé sessions with Ronen are available as well. Please click here for more information about such private sessions.
Please also note that because of the special space needs of this event, it is limited to 16 participants only.
Private Rapé Healing sessions are available. Click here for more information.
Rapé and Kuripe (self-administering blow pipe), as well as original photos from Amazon tribes and their jewelry, are now available for sale at these events.
(c) Víctor Escobar, Santa Maria, Las Amazonas de Peru.
KAMBO GROUP CEREMONY (CARY)
Date: Mon, Dec 2, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Open Heart Energy, Cary (map)
Cost: $145 group rate (cash, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, PayPal, or check)
Kambo is an Amazonian medicine used for healing and general balance of wellness. If you are not familiar with Kambo please click here.
This Kambo ceremony will be facilitated by Ronen. As the ceremony is done in a group setting. Space is limited thus advance booking is recommended.
We will be having the Traditional Kambo ceremony on the same date and time of the Microdosing Kambo ceremony. When registering, please indicate which of the two ceremonies you wish to attend.
Please note: contradictions for Kambo work include high blood pressure and/or being on any Psychotropic meds and substances including but not limited to SSRI, SNRI, NDRI, or MAOI meds e.g. for depression, anxiety, ADHD and such. If you never did Kambo with Ronen prior, please contact Ronen for a short phone interview.
KAMBO microdosing GROUP CEREMONY (CARY)
Date: Mon, Dec 2, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Open Heart Energy, Cary (map)
Cost: $75 group rate (cash, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, PayPal, or check)
Kambo is an Amazonian medicine used for healing and general balance of wellness. Kambo Microdosing is a non-purgative experience derived from the traditional Kambo ceremony. If you are not familiar with Kambo microdosing, please click here.
This Kambo Microdosing ceremony will be facilitated by Ronen. As the ceremony is done in a group setting. Space is limited thus advance booking is recommended.
We will be having the Kambo Microdosing ceremony on the same date and time of the traditional Kambo ceremony. When registering, please indicate which of the two ceremonies you wish to attend.
Please note: contradictions for Kambo work include high blood pressure and being on any Psychotropic meds and substances including but not limited to SSRI, SNRI, NDRI, or MAOI meds e.g. for depression, anxiety, ADHD and such. If you never did Kambo with Ronen prior, please contact Ronen for a short phone interview.
Photo by Jay Castor on Unsplash
FREE MEDITATION EVENT
Date: Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Where: Open Heart Energy, Cary, NC.
Cost: Free
Join us for a free meditation event. We will start with focusing on our breath, followed by guided meditation, and 20 min of inner-focus with relaxing background music.
No previous experience is required. Come dressed in comfortable clothes. Bolsters will be provided for the seating.
Space is limited to 10 participants. Please secure your spot early.
NC Yogi
Small Yin Yoga classes are currently offered at the Open Heart Energy office space. These classes are instructed by Ronen Divon and offered on Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm.
If you wish to participate, please contact Ronen.
Class size is limited to 6 participants. Props are provided.
Image by windyschneider from Pixabay
About the class offered: Yin Yoga uses traditional yoga asanas (postures) that require less of an external effort but have a deep effect, resulting in stretching of connective tissue and opening of pathways to allow flow of energy. To quote Paul Grilley who had been at the forefront of promoting this practice, "The main differences between Yin (internalized and relaxed) and Yang (more strenuous and external) Yoga practices are that Yin postures should be done with the muscles relaxed and held for an extended time. This is because connective tissue does not stretch like muscles and will not respond well to brief stresses."
Connective tissue carries trauma, and by allowing it to stretch, we assist the body in releasing that which no longer serves us.
Past Events To Be Scheduled Again
(you can ask to be notified when new dates are made available - please see below)
Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony(RALEIGH)
Date: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Where: Triangle Area Sports Cards, Raleigh
Cost: $35 (cash, Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, Paypal, or check)
We will be holding a Special Chinese Tea Ceremony in the tradition of the Ming Dynasty style.
Handpicked, rare whole leaf teas of an exquisite quality will be served in the Kung Fu (High Skill) method with Yixing teaware. The cost of this tea is very high, some tea leaves reaching hundreds and even thousands of dollars per pound. Guests to this event will be transported into the world of the Chinese Literati-Scholars.
Please note: Participants are requested to avoid wearing any perfumes or scented body lotions/deodorants as the tea experience includes its delicate scent. Also, if you have poetry, drawings, music or other art you wish to exhibit and share, it is encouraged. Just coordinate this with Ronen in advance.
Due to the nature of this work, space is limited to 10 participants. Six spots remaining. Please secure your spot early.
SUBTLE ENERGY SHIELDING AND CLEARING
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Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Republic of Yoga (map)
Cost: $40 (paid to Republic of Yoga)
We are made of, and surrounded by, energy. As such, we are affected by everything around us. There is a subtle energy layer surrounding our physical body called the peri-spirit, as well as the subtle (energy) body, comprised of energy channels called nadis or meridians; prana or life force wind which flows through them; and the intersections of those channels, called chakras. Some people may be more sensitive to changes in energy around them than others. Either way, we may be affected. The result can be a sudden bad mood, agitation, anxiety, depression or other feelings of dis-ease.
Is there anything that can be done about it, and if so, what? In this workshop, Ronen will present the challenges related to disagreeable energy and offer methods to address possible scenarios.
Topics include:
Introduction to subtle energy in the context of this workshop
Forms of energy shields (including demonstrations)
Methods for energetic clearing (including
practical hands-on practice)
This workshop is suitable for anyone, especially those who work in healing arts – massage therapists, reiki practitioners, physical therapists, and yoga teachers. Participation in previous workshops is not required. Ronen will review any topics needed for this workshop.
RONEN DIVON, is a Shamanic Healer. Born in Israel, educated in New York, and currently residing in Cary, NC, he has traveled the world, spending time with masters and guides with wisdom that spans multiple traditions, including the Far-East, India, Israel, Brazil, Peru, and Indigenous America. As a Reiki and Energy-works facilitator, he incorporates Plant Medicine and channeling through a host of modalities. Other than his work as a healer, Ronen is a published author and also teaches Yoga, Meditation, and Tai Chi.
Pranayama for Vitality
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Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
Where: Republic of Yoga, Cary (map)
Cost: $40 (paid to Republic of Yoga)
"Prana" is the vital energy in the body, that rides on your breath. On subtle levels prana represents the energy responsible for the life force, and "ayama" means control. Thus Pranayama is "control of breath". Now, you may say, I breathe without needing to think about it? What’s the big deal with controlling the breath? That’s exactly it! Breath is something we take for granted and therefore we do it mindlessly. Once we understand the enormous benefits of breathing mindfully by using a host of techniques, it can be a life-changing practice.
A few benefits of pranayama include:
- Helps restore elasticity of the lungs and can be beneficial for some Asthma conditions.
- Practiced regularly, pranayama induces meditative states and quiets the mind.
- It is beneficial in relieving hypertension and stress.
- Reduces depression and anxiety.
- Serves as a bridge between the body and the spirit.
In this workshop we will:
- Review general background for the practice.
- Learn several different breath-control techniques.
- Discuss incorporation of pranayama into everyday activities including yoga, meditation, work, and even when heading to bed (sleep and other activities…)
- Address situations that can benefit from use of different breathing techniques.
Join Ronen Divon and learn how to harness your own vital energy--this workshop is open to all, and not to be missed! $40
*Cancellation policy applies; see website for details.
www.republicofyoga.com
Vibrational Yin Yoga
Date: This event has ended. Next event date will be posted once event is scheduled.
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Where: Republic of Yoga, Cary (map)
Cost: $40 (paid to Republic of Yoga)
Yin Yoga is an amazing practice for diving deep, going beyond the muscles; lightly stretching connective tissues, tendons and ligaments, opening up energetic pathways along the body. It is an introspective practice that includes supported poses that are held longer yet with ease.
While Yin Yoga is healing all by itself, in this special workshop we will add vibrational elements such as singing bowls, tuning fork, and light Reiki. If you are already familiar with Yin Yoga, this is an opportunity to explore yet another layer of its benefits. New participants to Yin Yoga are welcomed as no previous knowledge or experience are required. Great for all ages and levels of practice!
The workshop will be guided by Ronen Divon, a seasoned E-RYT 500 and YACEP Yoga instructor. Ronen is the owner of Open Heart Energy, where he offers healing and mindfulness sessions that combines Reiki, various modalities of energy-work, as well as sound and vibrations.
SPECIAL CLASS: INTRODUCTION TO QIGONG
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Time: 6:00-7:15 PM
Where: Republic of Yoga, Cary (map)
Cost: $17 (paid to Republic of Yoga)
Qigong (or Chi Kung) means life-energy cultivation. It is a holistic system of coordinated body-postures and movements, breathing and meditation applied for the purpose of wellness and spirituality. Some refer to Qigong as Chinese Yoga.
Qigong is derived from ancient Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, and is an effective way to balance and rejuvenate the practitioner’s life force energy, Qi (Chi). Ongoing Qigong practice can aid a large range of medical conditions and generally improve one’s quality of life. The moves are relatively easy to learn and require neither super flexibility or much fitness.
In this special class guided by Ronen Divon, we will learn and practice several different Qigong techniques that participants can later practice at home.
No previous knowledge is required, all are welcome!
Meditate and create!
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Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Where: Open Heart Energy, downtown Cary (map)
Cost: $30+$5 materials fee (cash, Venmo, Paypal, or check)
Many artists note that when they create, their mind is solely focused on their art; be it music, painting, sculpting, or writing. Indeed, art creation is a form of meditation. Yet one does not need be an artist to experience meditation, nor does meditation requires one to be an artist.
In a unique workshop, led by both Ronen and Yael, we will explore this unique connection between meditation and creation. Ronen, a seasoned meditation instructor, will lead us through meditative exercises. Those will be followed by Yael, an Art Therapist, taking us through art directives. The experience is of creation out of a place of being, not thinking.
Cost per participant is $30+$5 (materials fee,) total of $35. This early bird fee is available through Mar 20, after which the cost will be $40+$5 (pending availability). Please note, if the event will be cancelled for any reason, you will be fully reimbursed.
Please note: because of the special space needs of this event, it is limited to 6 participants only.
Photo by Morrisio Indra Hutama
DISCOVER YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL (Wilmington)
Date: This event has ended. Next event date will be posted once event is scheduled.
Time: 2:30-4:30 PM
Where: McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC
Cost: $40 (*)
Space is limited to up to 12 participants.
Spirit Animals, also referred to as Power Animals, are energies available to us for shielding, assistance, and guidance. We each have specific animals more suitable for us at specific phases of our lives. Different cultures have different traditions and methods to identify and retrieve Spirit Animals.
In this workshop we will:Review different perspectives regarding Spirit Animals
Introduce Shamanic Journeying
Conduct Spirit Animal Retrieval (each participant will privately do their own in a group setup)
Learn how to create a relationship with your Spirit Animal; how to invoke, honor, and part ways with it when the time has come
Practice maintaining the relationship with the Spirit Animal
No previous experience is required. All are welcome! $40
If you have a shaker, please bring it with you. If not, shakers will be provided. Please dress in white or bright colors. No strong perfumes or deodorant please. We will be lying down a for portion of the class. If you have an eye pillow, please bring it with you. Please bring a notebook. Space is limited, we recommend that you reserve in advance.
Learn Tai Chi in 7 weeks!
In this 14-session course, offered during a period of 5 weeks, we will learn the entire Short Yang Tai Chi form, also known as the Standard 24 Yang.
Created in ancient China as a form of martial arts, Tai Chi is practiced these days mainly as a form of slow exercise, aimed at promoting health and wellness. Extensive studies show the tremendous mental, emotional and physical benefits of this practice.
In this Tai Chi course, we will start each session with a gentle warm-up followed by several Qi-Gong exercises (Qi-Gong are repeated movements aimed at cultivating energy in the body), and then proceed to learn the Short Yang form, adding moves in each progressing session. Since this course is based on progression in learning the various moves, there can be no drop-ins. It is a complete package. You may miss a class and make it up the following session, but it is not recommended to miss more than one class in a row.
Whether you already know of Tai Chi and wish to learn this ancient art, or this is your first time learning about it, stop by for a free 30 min introduction session that will be given on Wednesday, July 17th, 7:30pm at Republic of Yoga (Cary.) Click here to register for the free demo session.
The entire course cost is $210.00 (including all 14 sessions).
Course dates are:
Mondays, Wednesdays (July only,) and Fridays:
July 22, 24, 26, 29, 31
Aug 2, 5, 12, 19, 23, 26, 30
Sep 6, 9, 13
Each session is about 60 min in length, starting at 7:30 PM.
Space is limited! Advanced registration recommended.
Energy Work & The Art of Maintaining Self-Health
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Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Where: Republic of Yoga, Cary (map)
Cost: $40 (paid to Republic of Yoga)
We have the power to heal ourselves and others. A great place to start is with the body’s own subtle energy.
Everything around us is made of energy. There are many forms of energy, such as heat, electromagnetic, nuclear, and chemical. We too are made of energy; layers of energy. One such energy is called subtle because not everyone immediately feels it. Yet, once we learn to recognize it, we can become attuned to issues arising in our body even before these manifest in illness. Expressions of subtle energy include sensations of currents, tingling, waves of heat, colors, and pulsation.
In this workshop, using techniques such as focused breath, wrist Qigong, and sense-activated mindfulness, we will explore and learn how to identify types of subtle energy. From energetically understating the role of chakras, to mentally moving prana throughout the body for healing and nourishment, this workshop will address ways in which we can funnel this amazing resource our body already has for our higher good.
Join Ronen, our seasoned E-RYT 500 and YACEP Yoga Alliance® Instructor, who is also an energy-work facilitator, for a two hour energy-ride! Whether you are familiar with energy forms such as Reiki, Qigong and prana, or new to this arena, this workshop is a wonderful introduction that will enrich your life.
All are welcome!
Image by Yukia Azorah
CACAO CEREMONY: JOURNEY TO THE HEART
A wonderful opportunity to experience the power of IxCacao, a heart medicine that allows emotions to flow and move for releasing, opening the heart, rebalancing our emotions and attunes the higher frequencies.
Medicine Woman & Cacao Kuchina IssaMary will be visiting Cary in July 2019 to serve this group ceremony, and offer individual treatments.
Cacao or IxCacao, acts as a multidimensional partner and facilitator for creative, spiritual, or ceremonial purposes. It's essence connects you straight to your heart, to release from the mind space and unwanted emotions and bring on a feeling of easiness, sparking creativity and joy.
The ceremony will include drinking sacred cacao brought from Ecuador, Voice Alchemy, Sound Healing, Smudging of any stuck / unwanted energies and Powerful intention setting.
''An Indigenous myth tells us whenever the balance between humans and nature becomes threatened, cacao comes from the rain-forest to open people's hearts and return the planet to harmony. ''
Please Remember:
Bring a water bottle & drink plenty of water before ceremony through the day.
Bring a ‘nest’ of blankets and pillow to be comfortable.
Fast from caffeine and dairy for the day of ceremony.
If on anti-depressants or suffering from any medical conditions please report and make inquiries before booking.
Our Facilitator:
IssaMary Blanco is internationally qualified as a Usui Reiki Master and Lightarian Reiki Master. IssaMary was trained and Initiate as a Cacao Kuchina by South African Shaman “Sangoma” Gogo Maria Magdalene. She is also trained and initiated by Hawaiian Kahuna, ‘Ha’ealaulani, as a Ho’oponopono Practitioner. IssaMary also carries several initiations in Qu’ero Inca Shamanism and have done several “Dieta” with different Master Plants.
Date: This event has ended. Next event date will be posted once event is scheduled.
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: Open Heart Energy, downtown Cary (map)
Cost: $40 if paid in advance (by day-end Mon, July 15,) $50 at the door (cash, Venmo, Paypal, or check)
Due to the nature of this work, space is limited to 10 participants. Please secure your spot early.
SUBTLE ENERGY SHIELDING AND CLEARING TRAINING
Date: This event has ended. Next event date will be posted once event is scheduled.
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Republic of Yoga, Cary (map)
Cost $40 (paid to Republic of Yoga)
We are made of, and surrounded by energy. As such, we are affected by everything around us. There is a subtle energy layer surrounding our physical body called the peri-spirit, as well as the subtle (energy) body, comprised of energy channels called nadis or meridians; prana or life force wind which flows through them; and the intersections of those channels, called chakras. Some people may be more sensitive to changes in energy around them than others--either way, we may be affected. The result can be a sudden bad mood, agitation, anxiety, depression or other feelings of dis-ease.
Is there anything that can be done about it, and if so, what?
In this workshop, Ronen Divon will present the challenges related to disagreeable energy and offer methods to address possible scenarios.
Topics include:
Introduction to subtle energy in the context of this workshop
Forms of energy shields (including demonstrations)
Methods for energetic clearing (including practical hands-on practice)
*Please note: While this workshop is on the topic of energy covered in previous workshops, participation in the previous training is not required. Ronen will review any topics needed for this workshop.
Space is limited; we suggest you reserve your spot in advance.