Join me and my fellow musician and friend Matt DeCapo for Yuletide, an amazing evening of music, community, and Winter Solstice holiday gathering! We’ll be providing a musical backdrop to this very festive evening —- come dance, drum, sing, and celebrate to honor this special time in the year.

When: December 21st | 5 - 8 p.m.

Where: Milo Farms - Buckner, Missouri

Love donations accepted at the door to support the Milo Farms non-profit organization :)

Much love and see you there,

Kristi (and Matt and the Milo Farm family)

***No experience required — this space is open to both new and seasoned facilitators.

In this Learning Lab, we’ll explore the art, practice, and responsibility of guiding sound journeys through the lens of Sacred Play.

The first half of our time together focuses on best practices: how to create safe, intentional containers; work with intuition; select and sequence instruments; and meet participants where they are. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, explore real scenarios, and deepen your understanding of what it means to hold sound with integrity.

The second half shifts into experiential exploration. You’ll have space to practice, attune, experiment, and embody what we’ve discussed in a supportive, low-pressure environment. This portion includes both receiving and offering sound, allowing the learning to settle into your body in a grounded, meaningful way.

You’ll Leave With:

• More confidence in your facilitation
• A clearer sense of your unique sound style
• Practical and intuitive tools to enrich your sound journeys

What to Bring:

• A blanket, yoga mat, cushion, or anything you need to be comfortable
• Comfortable clothing
• Water
• Any instruments you feel called to explore (optional)

Part of the evening will involve receiving sound, and part will involve movement and hands-on practice—so dress in a way that supports ease.

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Looking forward to exploring with you in Sacred Play. 🌀💖💫

Kristi, Amy, & Pauly

When: Wednesday, December 17th | 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Where: Lotus Care KC | 7001 North Locust St., Kansas City, MO 64118 | Exchange: $44

Click HERE to register

Attention personal growth seekers and event organizers! Whether you've recently attended a transformative retreat, have undergone a significant transition in your life, or are an event organizer wanting to enhance the participant experience post-event, this unique workshop is for you.

Join me for an immersive experience that blends traditional presentation with hands-on learning to explore the 4 Pillars of Embodied Integration. These multidisciplinary approaches will help you seamlessly weave retreat insights into daily life, fostering a holistic mind-body-spirit connection.

In addition to class discussion, this unique somatic (body-based) offering will also invite you to explore:

• Somatic exercises coupled with therapeutic sound to engage all of your senses, promoting healing, reflection, and self-awareness.

• Mind-based (top-down) practices alongside body-based (bottom-up) techniques to access deep-seated wisdom via unique guided visualization activities.

• Realignment of your mind, body, heart, and spirit through gentle conscious movement, empowering the integration of new insights into everyday routines.

Leave inspired, rejuvenated, and equipped with new practical tools to transform retreat experiences and insights into everyday magic.

Secure your place today and turn your retreat visions into reality!

Soothe your mind, body, heart, and spirit during this exclusive live preview of “Somascapes”, Te de Sura Studio’s new mantra and guided movement series launching in April 2025, which blends Movement, Mantra, and Visualization. We’ll close with a gentle therapeutic voice “bath” and original songs by your facilitator, Kristi Rogers, accompanied by percussionist Matt DeCapo.

Note: This will also be a going-away gathering for Kristi, who is moving to Portugal to initiate a sound therapy research center with a university there.

Let’s connect, co-create, and remember the beauty of this life and the bodies that carry us through it!

When: April 4th, 2025 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Studio on Main, 123 S. Main St. Independence, MO 64050

Note: Spaces are limited - pre-registration is strongly recommended! Thank you! :)

Contact me directly with any questions!

Come chant with the KC Kirtan Band and Kristi as a special guest! We’ll lift our voices, dance, and co-create a magical evening!

Investment: $20.00

Location: Yoga Patch, 7235 Central St. Kansas City, Missouri 64114

Journey Beyond the Retreat: Unlock Lasting Growth in 2025 with the 4 Pillars of Integration

Attention personal growth seekers and event organizers! Whether you've recently attended a transformative retreat or are looking to enhance the participant experience, this unique workshop is for you.

Join Somatic Facilitator and Sound Artist and Therapist, Kristi Rogers, for an immersive experience that blends traditional presentation with hands-on learning to explore the 4 Pillars of Integration. These multidisciplinary approaches will help you seamlessly weave retreat insights into daily life, fostering a holistic mind-body-spirit connection.

• Dive into somatic exercises and therapeutic sound activities to engage all of your senses, promoting healing, reflection, and self-awareness.

• Explore mind-based (top-down) practices for mental clarity and intention, paired with body-based (bottom-up) techniques that access deep-seated wisdom. Enjoy serene moments of guided meditation.

• Align your mind, body, and spirit through conscious movement, empowering the integration of new insights into everyday routines.

Leave inspired, rejuvenated, and equipped with new practical tools to transform retreat experiences and insights into everyday magic.

Secure your place today and turn your retreat visions into reality!

Thanks to all those who attended these monthly recurring virtual gatherings in 2024! We're welcoming in the New Year with a special January 2025 edition, which will feature an exciting collaboration between sound artists and therapists Kristi Rogers (of Kirana Disha Music) and Ana Lucia Divins (of Divins Music), as well as the cocreation of the collective!

Basic information:

The word "Sangha" is a Sanskrit word meaning "community" "organization", or "assembly". This series of monthly virtual gatherings is an opportunity to come together and lift our voices and hearts in sacred sound (mantras, medicine music, etc.), conscious movement, and meditation, with time at the end to discuss related news and events from our respective global communities.

Agenda to follow closer to the day of the session, but come ready for some gentle movement, meditation, sounding, singing, and chanting!

What would you like to experience in these sessions?

Please note that this is not a class and is instead a true co-creation! Please bring your ideas and invite others who you think would be interested! 🤗❤️🥰

Wontanara! (We are one) ☮️

Welcome to Ecstatic Dance in Kansas City and welcome to your global Ecstatic Dance family! Yes ~ Ecstatic Dance is GLOBAL! You are a part of this beautiful world-wide web of magic.

Let's dance in a brand new year! 2025 is going to be a powerful one, and we are starting it off strong with DJ Clandestine at the helm leading us through our dance journey.

We've started a New Year's tradition at dance. We had a "burn urn" created specifically for us a few years back, and on the first dance of every year, I bring it with me and next to it, I have tons of paper and pens for us to write down our new year's wishes and intentions ~ what we would like to call in to manifest, and/or what we would like to let go of and release. Place your wishes in the burn urn and they will later be burned, symbolizing the release of those energies into the universe as the paper is consumed by the flames. I love this tradition and it is such a beautiful way to begin a new year.

I cannot wait to ring in 2025 with all of you!

The Details:

Cost: $25 (Includes yoga, dance, sound healing, and all of the coffee and tea you could ever wish for!) Food by Chelsea and Massage by Whitney are paid to them seperately.

(Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or cash accepted at the door)

https://venmo.com/Jenny-Severo

CashApp: $LadySevere

Paypal: jennyhighheels@gmail.com

*SCHEDULE* (Arrive/Depart anytime you like!)

10-10:45AM ~ Yoga (BRING A MAT!) // Martin Murphy

11AM-1PM ~ Ecstatic Dance // Clandestine

1PM ~ Sound Healing/Closing Circle // Kristen Rogers

Nourishment // Chelsea's Karmic Kitchen

Massage/Energy Healing // Whitney Sause

Join Emily this New Year's Eve for Satsang to ring in 2025 with high vibrations for health, happiness and love. The KC Kirtan Band featuring collaborator Kirana Disha Music (aka Kristi at Te de Sura Studio) will accompany, providing live chanting and supportive vibrations for the event.

Satsang belongs to the branch of Yoga known as Bhakti and will include a mix of yogic breathing, chanting, and meditation. You will leave feeling uplifted and light-hearted.

We look forward to ringing in the new year with you!

Location: Darling Yoga (11711 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66210)

Investment: Donation-based

Register here

Thanks to all those who attended these monthly recurring virtual gatherings earlier this year! We're back for a special December edition, which will feature an exciting collaboration between myself and friend, colleague, and fellow sound therapist, Ana Lucia Divins (of Divins Music) as well as our collective cocreation!

Basic information:

The word "Sangha" is a Sanskrit word meaning "community" "organization", or "assembly". This series of monthly virtual gatherings is an opportunity to come together and lift our voices and hearts in sacred sound (mantras, medicine music, etc.), conscious movement, and meditation, with time at the end to discuss related news and events from our respective global communities.

A Warm Welcome to Our Co-facilitators:

We will be welcoming special collaborator and sound therapist Ana Lucia Divins and musician Matt DeCapo on percussion. Agenda to follow closer to the day of the session, but come ready for some gentle movement, meditation, sounding, singing, and chanting!

What would you like to experience in these sessions?

Please note that this is not a class and is instead a gathering among friends, as well as a true co-creation! I hope that you will bring your ideas and invite others who you think would be interested! 🤗❤️🥰

Register here - see you there!

Wontanara! (We are one) ☮️

Much love,

Kristi

Attention personal growth seekers and learners and event organizers and creators!

Have you recently attended a retreat, workshop, training, or ceremony and want to seamlessly integrate the insights you received during your event into daily life? ...Or, are you an event creator or organizer who wants to further support your attendees in the integration process?

If so, please join me for this special Masterclass, a comprehensive session where we'll explore key aspects of the integration process to bridge the gap between retreat, workshop, or training insights and daily life.

Together, we'll discover four pillars for lasting progress and deeper self-awareness to neutralize barriers standing in the way of true integration, and experience new tools, support, and insights to turn retreat inspiration into everyday magic and achieve the goals you set when you first signed up for your event.

Secure your spot by clicking the link here. Let’s turn your retreat dreams into everyday realities!

Do you want to seamlessly integrate your retreat, training, or workshop insights into daily life?

Join this special Masterclass, a comprehensive session where we’ll guide you on the integration process to bridge the gap between your retreat, workshop, or training and daily life. Discover four pillars for lasting progress and deeper self-awareness to neutralize barriers standing in your way, while also gaining new tools, support, and insights to turn retreat inspiration into everyday magic and achieve the goals you set when you first signed up for your event.

Secure your spot via the Eventbrite link here. Let’s turn your retreat dreams into everyday realities!

Come kick off the weekend with conscious movement and sound provided by Kristi and the EDC team. Tickets and more info available at Ecstatic Dance Culture linktree here.

Come celebrate the full moon with the sisterhood via the magic of conscious movement and sound provided by Kristi and the EDC team! Tickets and more info available at Ecstatic Dance Culture linktree here.

🎃 Join us on Saturday October 26th to celebrate Halloween in its land of origin. Surrender to an atmospheric night combining an ecstatic DJ set from your host Carlos with a community experience of live music and sound led by artist Kristi Rogers. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged! (Not required!)👹

🎟 BOOK NOW: ecstaticdance.ie/events

Join Dr. Ivory and Kristi Rogers with Te de Sura Studio for this collaborative community event!

Kristi will be guiding the group using meditation and music, allowing each person to sink fully into their bodies, expanding their awareness to prepare for an ecstatic dance experience. After dancing, she will also guide you back into the space for a closing circle and therapeutic sound experience.

This free community event is sponsored by Raye Naturopathic and Te de Sura Studio. Our shared vision is that you get to know and experience yourself in a deeper and more meaningful way. We hold the space with the intention that you have whatever experience you need.

Please see the Facebook event for more information and excited to see you there!

Thanks to all those who attended the first of these monthly recurring virtual gatherings! We'll meet on a monthly basis moving forward and each one will have a slightly different "flavor" depending on who facilitates! See you soon!

Basic information:

The word "Sangha" is a Sanskrit word meaning "community" "organization", or "assembly". This series of monthly virtual gatherings is an opportunity to come together and lift our voices and hearts in sacred sound (mantras, medicine music, etc.), conscious movement, and meditation, with time at the end to discuss related news and events from our respective global communities.

A Warm Welcome to Our Co-facilitators:

We will be welcoming special guests Diane Rogers, a yoga instructor, as well as Matt DeCapo on percussion and Ashish Jain on harmonium.

In addition to meditation led by Kristi, Diane will guide us through a series of gentle yoga poses for relaxation and to warm up the body for singing, while Matt and Ashish will collaborate with Kristi (the event organizer) to play the mantras we will chant in call and response (kirtan) style.

What would you like to experience in these sessions?

Please note that this is not a class and is instead a gathering among friends, as well as a true co-creation! I hope that you will bring your ideas and invite others who you think would be interested! 🤗❤️🥰

Wontanara! (We are one) ☮️

The event is donation-based. Please register on Eventbrite to obtain the link to log in.

Much love,

Kristi

Discover what it is to be "Moved by Mantra" in mind, body, and spirit in this brand new multidisciplinary workshop by Te de Sura Studio. Together, we will explore the vibrational effects of activities combining personal affirmation, therapeutic sound, chanting mantras with live musical accompaniment, and freeform embodied movement. Participants will also experience a relaxing mantra-inspired sound exploration provided by Kristi. Come away feeling refreshed, connected, and with greater understanding of self, as well as new knowledge to support your own practice!

Investment: $44

Please register at Mantra Wellness Center (https://mantrakc.com/events/)

All levels of experience welcome! Come prepared for reflection, journaling, chanting, gentle movement, a relaxing sound exploration, and nurturing for your whole being…See you there!

Drawing on our collective expertise in yoga, meditation, sound therapy, and conscious movement, this mother-daughter team will guide you through a gentle yoga flow, move into a grounding sound and movement meditation, and then help you ease into restful stillness with a sound journey and medicine music.

Please dress so you can move comfortably through the gentle yoga sequence and also relax into the sound journey that follows. Modifications can be provided as needed for any movement-based activity. You may also opt to bring your own blankets and pillows for the sound journey.

Cost is 30.00 paid directly to Studio on Main Pilates and Yoga.

Thanks so much and excited to see you there!

All the best and Happy Summer!

Kristi & Diane

Relax into a one-hour visualization and meditation session guided by Kristi, which will allow you to unwind from your week and explore the understood borders of yourself, as well as experience various meditation approaches that may help you deepen and further refine your own practice.

Please dress comfortably, and bring water and any additional pillows or mats you prefer to fully embrace the experience.

Please visit this link for pricing and registration information and see you there!

Relax into a one-hour visualization and meditation session guided by Kristi, which will allow you to unwind from your week and explore the understood borders of yourself, as well as experience various meditation approaches that may help you deepen and further refine your own practice.

Please dress comfortably, and bring water and any additional pillows or mats you prefer to fully embrace the experience.

Please visit this link for pricing and registration information and see you there!

Please join us as we bless up our brand new Ecstatic Dance home at Greenwood Social Hall! This space is absolutely magical and I'm so excited that we have a new home to spread our wings as we grow. Greenwood was once a church back in the 1920's. It is located in a residential neighborhood (Westside North) with plently of street parking. Thank you to Calvin Arsenia ~ Director of Greenwood for opening up this community building space to Ecstatic Dance! It's so fitting that Clandestine will be DJing our first dance journey at Greenwood. He has been transmitting his sonic magic since the very beginning of it all in 2016 til now. Cannot wait to dance and celebrate with all of you!

The Details:

Cost: $20 (Includes yoga, dance, sound healing, and all of the coffee and tea you could ever wish for!) Food by Chelsea, massage by Jesse and readings by Vanessa ~ paid to them seperately.

(Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or cash accepted at the door)

https://venmo.com/Jenny-Severo

CashApp: $LadySevere

Paypal: jennyhighheels@gmail.com

*SCHEDULE* (Arrive/Depart anytime you like!)

10-10:45AM ~ Yoga (BRING A MAT!) // Carol Paysinger Riley

11AM-1PM ~ Ecstatic Dance // Clandestine

1PM ~ Closing Circle & Sound Healing // Kristi Rogers

Nourishing brunch treats // Chelsea's Karmic Kitchen

Massage // Jesse Thomas Alvarez

Readings // Vanessa Severo

~ This is an adults only event.

~ Please come showered and clean.

Move as your Wish

We only ask that you refrain from:

1. Talking on the Dancefloor

2. Using your Phone

3. Wearing Shoes

4. Using Substances (Be Yourself!)

History of Ecstatic Dance:

Ecstatic Dance (with it's roots in 5 rhythms) was birthed in Hawaii in the year 2000, and is now a world-wide movement found in almost every major city. It combines the freedom of a festival experience with the awareness of a conscious dance practice. The Ecstatic Dance guidelines are Universal guidelines. Although each Ecstatic Dance around the globe is unique, these guidelines connect the web of all Ecstatic Dances together as one.

Our Schedule Flow:

We open up with yoga to wake up and stretch our bodies followed by a two hour dance journey fascilitated by a professional DJ held in a safe space for you to express yourself freely and fully. We end things with a sound healing or meditation and closing circle. This is sacred space for you to be your unique authentic self in an open, loving, judgement-free container that celebrates you for being you!

Thank you with all my heart for your continued support. Ecstatic Dance has officially turned 8 YEARS OLD! How incredible. This community started out as a little seed that has been consistently tended to, watered and nourished by all of us as this is a co-creation. Our dance family keeps growing, evolving and thriving. It brings tears of joy to my eyes.

When Ecstatic Dance first found me back in 2008 ~ I had this instant feeling of coming home when I walked into Sweets ballroom in Oakland California. The fire was ignited within me and has burned bright ever since bringing blessing after blessing. The gifts of this practice and community have been onging and profound. It is my absolute joy and pleasure to share this magic as it has changed my life in truly countless positive ways. This is my welcome home to you. Home to your global Ecstatic Dance family, and home to yourself.

With all my love ~ I'll see you on the dance floor!

xo,

Jenny

Thanks to all those who attended the first of these gatherings! We'll meet on a monthly basis moving forward and each one will have a slightly different "flavor" depending on who facilitates!

The word "Sangha" is a Sanskrit word meaning "community" "organization", or "assembly". This series of monthly virtual gatherings is an opportunity to come together and lift our voices and hearts in sacred sound (mantras, medicine music, etc.), conscious movement, and meditation, with time at the end to discuss related news and events from our respective global communities.

The agenda for the June session is TBD while I confirm the activities for this session and who will facilitate for us...exciting! Stay tuned!

Also, please note that this is not a class and is instead a gathering among friends, as well as a true co-creation! I hope that you will bring your ideas and invite others who you think would be interested!

The event is donation-based through Eventbrite, so please use THIS LINK to register and grab the access info for the meeting!

Wontanara! (We are one)

Much love,

Kristi

The word "Sangha" means "community" "organization", or "assembly" in Sanskrit. For ages now, I've dreamed of creating a recurring event to bring together the amazing human beings I've met across the globe to lift our voices and hearts in sacred sound (mantras, medicine music, etc.), conscious movement, and meditation, with time at the end to discuss related news and events from our respective global communities.

For this first one, I'll be providing a guided somatic meditation and short related talk, we'll chant a mantra or two together (likely kirtan (call and response), given Zoom limitations) and then we'll talk about what we'd like to include in these meetings in the future.

I definitely view this as a community co-creation and it's just a jumping off point! Please do bring your ideas and also feel free to invite others!

The event is donation-based through Eventbrite, and I just updated the invite to reflect this, so please use that link to register and grab the link for the meeting! 🙏

Wontanara! (We are one) ☮️

"Kirtan music is a form of devotional singing originating in India that is gaining popularity in the Western world.

A broad definition of kirtan music is a gathering emphasizing participatory, transformational music. The word “kirtan” comes from Sanskrit and specifically refers to the practice of singing mantras."

Kirtan is about what's in our hearts, not how "well" we sing!

This Kirtan jam session will be a FULL two hours of Kirtan, super low-key and all-acoustic, and we'll likely be in the gorgeous upstairs space that is painted in a mural of sky blue with white clouds and amazing acoustics.

We won't have to lift our voices *that* high to reach the heavens, in other words. 😉

I'll have a number of mantras planned for us but feel free to bring your favorites to share too or send me any requests directly beforehand (with advance notice). 🙂

All levels of experience are very welcome!

Note: I have LOTS of small percussion and other instruments that I'll bring, but please bring any of your own instruments too...and yes, YOU count as an instrument...the most important one!

Tea, coffee, and water provided.

Please feel free to share this event with others and so looking forward to chanting, dancing, playing instruments, and co-creating an amazing evening with you all!

-Bring~

~a cushion if you prefer, we have some to share, also*

~any instruments you enjoy playing

~your friends

~allllll the good vibes!

*Note~ Chairs can be provided with advance request, please!

Reserve your spot at here and see you there!

Happy Spring! Are you ready to gently shake off some of that winter quietude and ease into the fresh movements of Spring?! Well, I'm very excited to share that we (mother-daughter duo Diane and Kristi Rogers) may have just the opportunity for you! We are finally teaming up to bring you a very special collaborative event at Studio on Main - Pilates & Yoga!

Drawing on our collective expertise in yoga, meditation, sound therapy, and conscious movement, we'll guide you through a gentle yoga flow, move into a grounding sound and movement meditation, and then help you ease into restful stillness with a sound journey and medicine music.

Please dress so you can move comfortably through the gentle yoga sequence and also relax into the sound journey that follows. Modifications can be provided as needed for any movement-based activity. You may also opt to bring your own blankets and pillows for the sound journey. 🙂

Cost is 30.00 paid directly to Kristi via PayPal or cash. Please also contact Kristi directly (kristi@tedesurastudio.com) to RSVP and with any questions.

Thanks so much and excited to see you there!

All the best and Happy Spring!

Kristi & Diane

Relax into a one-hour visualization and meditation session guided by Kristi, which will allow you to unwind from your week and explore the understood borders of yourself, as well as experience various meditation approaches that may help you deepen and further refine your own practice.

Please dress comfortably, and bring water and any additional pillows or mats you prefer to fully embrace the experience.

Please visit this link for pricing and registration information and see you there!

Relax into the transformative and healing power of vibration through a restorative sound journey and visualization, which will include elements such as a soothing voice bath, mantras, light percussion, flute, chimes, and singing bowls. We will conclude with an uplifting medicine song to close our time together.

Please dress comfortably, and bring water and any additional pillows or mats you prefer to fully sink into the experience.

Please visit this link to register and see you there!

Relax into a one-hour visualization and meditation session guided by Kristi, which will allow you to unwind from your week and explore the understood borders of yourself, as well as experience various meditation approaches that may help you deepen and further refine your own practice.

Please dress comfortably, and bring water and any additional pillows or mats you prefer to fully embrace the experience.

Please visit this link for pricing and registration information and see you there!