First Sunday Sound Bath
2025-12-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Starrlight Mead, 130 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
At Starrlight Mead’s First Sunday Sound Bath, cathedral-like acoustics in this space bring a sense of reverence and play to these sessions. Think of it like a non-dogmatic sonic church.
Events are hosted on the first Sunday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm. To attend, please RSVP to liodhruna@gmail.com. There is a suggested admission of $20 per person for this event. If you are able, please Venmo or PayPal @AncientSongTherapy or make other arrangements (this exchange is very much appreciated). Please bring your own yoga mat, cushions, and comfort items. For virtual attendees: Jenn will go live at 11:30am and you can tune in any time. The event will also be made available after the broadcast for those who could not attend the live session. Any comments or questions will be answered once the offering is done. Starrlight Mead is part of The Plant. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Get Your Nails Done at Vino!!
2025-12-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Vino!! Wine Shop, 89 Hillsboro St, Suite D, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Get Your Nails Done at Vino!! on Sun, Dec 7, 12pm-5pm, and enjoy some great wine while doing it! Vino’s very own Suli Arias has been performing special holiday-themed manicures. Sessions are $35 per person and include one beverage from Vino. Only five time slots are available at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Please register by phone at 919.542.3922 or email anna@vinowineshopnc.com by Sat, Dec 6, to reserve your time slot. Credit card information must be provided in order to hold your reservation.
All tastings and events at Vino!! Wine Shop. Part of Chatham County’s Craft Beverages and Country Inns Trail.

Y12SR Meetings with Jaime Warkonyi
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Y12SR Meetings with Jaime Warkonyi hosted on the first Sunday of every month, 4pm-6pm. Y12SR is an innovative addiction relapse prevention program that combines the wisdom of yoga with the practical tools of 12-Step recovery programs. Guided by its theme “The Issues Live In the Tissues,” Y12SR meetings are held across the U.S. and internationally, rapidly becoming a recognized component of addiction recovery treatment centers.
Each meeting consists of both a 12-Step-inspired sharing circle and a guided yoga practice, incorporating movement (asana), breathwork (pranayama), and meditation—an approach described as “taking it to the mats.” The yoga practice is designed to be accessible to individuals of all body types and experience levels. Open to those struggling with addiction as well as their loved ones, Y12SR serves as a complement rather than a substitute for traditional addiction recovery programs. Committed to the principles of safety and anonymity, Y12SR provides a supportive space for healing and connection.
Handicapped parking and a ramp are available in the back of the Yoga Garden studio. By donation, a portion of proceeds will be donated to Second Bloom of Chatham. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Yoga at Bynum Front Porch
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Unwind and recharge with Yoga at Bynum Front Porch, hosted every Tuesday, 6pm-7pm. This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community – bring your mat and a positive spirit. This event is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15. Directions.
Year-round events, including a Christmas tree sale and a holiday bazaar. See a feature about geocaching in Bynum, produced by UNC-TV for NC Weekend and sponsored in part by the NC Division of Tourism, Film, and Sports Development.

Elemental Wellness Sound Healing
2025-12-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-08 17:30 - 18:30 | NC Arts Incubator, 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Join the NC Arts Incubator for Elemental Wellness Sound Healing hosted every second Thursday, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Relax, rejuvenate, and recharge your mind, body, and spirit. Various instruments will be used, such as drums, Tibetan bowls, and crystal bowls. All sessions are by donation – they ask you to give what you can for an energy exchange. Portions of the proceeds support the NC Arts Incubator (NCAI). Sessions are led by Brooke Simmons and Tracy Palmatier of Root Source Health & Wellness. For more information, email rootsourcehealth@gmail.com.

Yoga and Wine at FireClay
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | FireClay Cellars, 1276 Bowers Store Rd, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Join FireClay Cellars and instructor Liz Lahti for a special holiday-themed Yoga and Wine on Sat, Dec 13, 10am-11am. Relax and unWINEd with an hour of gentle yoga, followed by the chance to savor a complimentary glass of award-winning FireClay Cellars wine. This month, you’ll also have an opportunity to make and take an ornament. The cost for this class is $25 per person. You can register here.
FireClay Cellars is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages and Country Inns Trail. Discover more events at FireClay Cellars.

Kriya Yoga Journey with Lexie + Bill
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a Kriya Yoga Journey with Lexie + Bill, hosted monthly on select days (see schedule below). Experience the full potential of yogic techniques to support spiritual and emotional evolution and healing. This is a space to honor your body, clear your mind, and align with your deeper self.
Central to the journey are powerful breathwork practices called “kriyas” that are sometimes combined with movement and sound. Kriyas can clear energy and shift your internal landscape, allowing you to open up to expanded states of awareness and consciousness. Expect gentle movement intervals during the journey to release tension and distribute energy throughout the body. Moments of stillness and meditation allow you to ground and integrate the practices, inviting in a state of being that is calm, centered, and open.
CLASS SCHEDULE

Sat, Dec 13, 3pm-4:30pm Kriya Yoga Journey for the Solstice Season.
Thu, Jan 1, 3pm-4:30pm Kriya Yoga Journey for Vision and Intention.
Sat, Feb 14, 3:30pm-5pm February’s Kriya Yoga Journey.

This class is open to all levels. Physical movements are simple and accessible for most bodies, with modifications offered to support different needs. Handicapped parking and a ramp are available in the back of the Yoga Garden studio. The cost is $20 per person. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation with Melissa Russell
2025-12-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation with Melissa Russell. In this hour practice, you’ll settle into a comfortable resting posture and be guided through a Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) meditation. This profound relaxation technique supports mental clarity, emotional balance, and a deep release from daily stress. Through guided breathwork, visualization, and body awareness, you’ll journey toward a restful, meditative state—awakening refreshed, rejuvenated, and restored. Classes are held on the following dates:

Fri, Oct 17, 6pm-7pm.
Sun, Nov 9, 5pm-6pm.
Sun, Dec 14, 5pm-6pm.

No prior experience is required—just bring an open mind, a willingness to relax, and the desire to connect with your inner calm. Whether you seek stress relief, enhanced sleep, or simply a peaceful pause, this class offers a nurturing environment for all. The cost is $20 per person.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Melissa Russell is a certified yoga therapist and iRest meditation teacher who guides students through practices that nurture both body and mind. With years of experience working in studios, mental health facilities, and hospitals, she offers a compassionate approach to yoga and meditation that’s accessible for everyone.
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Worldwide Candle Lighting Day: A Grief in Motion Special Event with heart2heartnc
2025-12-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Worldwide Candle Lighting Day: A Grief in Motion Special Event with heart2heartnc—a global remembrance event honoring children who have passed too soon—on Sun, Dec 14, 6:30pm-8pm. This heartfelt evening is part of the world’s largest mass candle lighting. Each year, on the second Sunday in December, a wave of light encircles the globe as families and friends come together at 7pm local time to commemorate and honor the memories of sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too soon. As part of this special Grief in Motion event, participants will honor and speak the names of loved ones who have passed.
The evening will include:

Guided movement and breathwork inspired by the Kundalini yoga tradition.
Moments of stillness and reflection.
The ceremonial lighting of candles.
Live music and healing sound.

heart2heart is a non-profit that offers holistic services to individuals, families, and the community as they are walking the path of death, dying, and beyond. Their mission is to offer the healing modalities of sound, gentle guidance, touch, and movement in a safe, accessible space for all people. Space is limited, so please preregister. This course is being offered by donation; no one will be turned away due to a lack of funds.
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Monthly Men’s Group with Bill Wofford
2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a Monthly Men’s Group with Bill Wofford. The group’s mission is to create and uphold a welcoming space where men can share their lives and stories without fear of isolation or judgment. Here, you’ll find others who are also navigating life’s challenges and obstacles, ready to offer their support. Classes take place on the following dates:

Tue, Oct 21, 6pm-8pm.
Tue, Nov 25, 6pm-8pm.
Tue, Dec 16, 6pm-8pm.
Tue, Jan 27, 6pm-8pm.

Pre-registration online is encouraged, and sliding-scale donations are requested. Facilitators volunteer their time, so most of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity.
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Candleglow Sound Bath Meditation
2025-12-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Starrlight Mead, 130 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
This night-time sonic ceremony is back by popular demand! Candleglow Sound Bath Meditation returns on the third Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 8:30pm for a candle-lit evening sound bath featuring a variety of singing bowls, chimes, and percussion accompanying the human voice. Honoring seasonal cycles, Ancient Song Therapy crafts sonic landscapes conducive to relaxation and mediation, as well as journey work and integration.
Please note: August’s Sound Bath takes place on the 4th Friday.
This event is $25 per person. RSVP is required. Please contact liodhruna@gmail.com for more information. Starrlight Mead is part of The Plant. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Monthly Elemental Breathwork with Carrie Brewer
2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Monthly Elemental Breathwork with Carrie Brewer, hosted on the third Saturday of every month, 3pm-4:30pm. Elemental Rhythm Breathwork is a somatic embodiment journey to support growth and healing. Through deep, intentional breathing, this practice can guide you beyond the conscious mind, restoring balance by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. By accessing this more profound state, you can release old thought patterns, stagnant emotions, and energy that no longer serves you. Where awareness goes, energy flows—this process empowers you to shift your state of consciousness to nurture your own personal growth and healing.
Inspired by the elements, Elemental Rhythm Breathwork incorporates different breathing techniques, followed by a meditation and reflection period to integrate the experiences from the breathwork session. The journey concludes with a sharing circle, offering space for connection and expression. Benefits of breathwork include:

Improved sleep quality.
Reduced stress and anxiety.
A relaxed body and mind.
Enhanced mental clarity.
Pain reduction.
Decreased inflammation.

No experience is required; just come with an open mind. Participants are advised to review potential health contraindications before attending class. The cost is $25 per person. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Breath work results in certain specific physiological changes in the body and can also result in intense and emotional release. If you have had or currently have any of the following conditions, permission to participate in breathwork from your healthcare provider is required:

Epilepsy.
High blood pressure is not controlled by medicine.
Cardiovascular disease.
Heart attack.
Stroke.
Glaucoma/detached retina.
Osteoporosis.
Aneurysm.
Bi-polar.
Schizophrenia.
Any other significant health challenges. If you are pregnant, you can not participate in breathwork. If you have asthma, you must have your inhaler next to you.

POSSIBLE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Although many people find great healing through breathwork with regards to PTSD, clearance from your healthcare professional is required before the breathwork activity if you have a severe case or are currently under a therapist’s care. Clearance is also required for any other medical, psychiatric, or physical condition that would impair or affect the ability to engage in activities involving intense physical and/or emotional release. As breathwork can trigger strong emotional releases we want to ensure extra care and support can be provided during and after the experience.

Winter Solstice Forest Bathing Walk
2025-12-21 13:00 - 14:15, 2025-12-21 14:30 - 15:45 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant and Rewild Within for a Winter Solstice Forest Bathing Walking on Sun, Dec 21, hosted:

1pm-2:15pm.
2:30pm-3:45pm.

Two sessions are available for this gentle, reflective experience to ground, express gratitude, and welcome the return of the light guided by Amy Allen. Connect with your senses, nature, and yourself- no experience needed. The session will end with a tiny tea ceremony and time to explore The Plant’s local shops and cafés. Don’t miss Rachel’s Native Plants for a living reminder of your walk. Limited spots are available. RSVP today to save yours.
ABOUT AMY ALLEN
After over a decade in ecology—working with thousands of volunteers across Colorado to restore lands impacted by floods and fires—Amy Allen felt called to combine her passions for nature, horses, and community. She became a certified Equine Gestaltist, Forest Therapy and Mindfulness Guide, and Executive Equine Facilitator, and founded Rewild Within. Through her work, Amy creates experiences that invite people to pause, reconnect, and rediscover their inner “yes.” She believes, “nature holds the answers we seek—because we are nature. Sometimes, we just need to slow down and remember.”
This event is free and will take place outdoors. The Plant is accessible to guests and will do its best to accommodate any additional requests—contact music@theplantnc.com with any accommodation requests or accessibility concerns. There is free parking. Pets are allowed but discouraged. This event is free. See all events at The Plant.

Grief in Motion with heart2heartnc
2025-12-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Grief in Motion with heart2heartnc, a unique, holistic, and body-centered workshop that explores the heartache and healing that often accompany a journey of loss and change. All forms of grief are welcome here. Cultivate specific practices that help you find ease in your body and mind. Your time includes guided movements drawn from the Kundalini yoga tradition, breathwork, stillness, and conversation, along with live music and sound. Classes are held on the following dates:

Sun, Nov 23, 1pm-2:30pm.
Sun, Dec 21, 1pm-2:30pm.
Sun, Jan 18, 1pm-2:30pm.

Movements are tailored to support the intense emotions associated with grief in the body and the mind. You will explore prescriptive breathwork, which helps you relax both physically and mentally, and restore the relaxation response in your central nervous system to counter the effects of hyperarousal triggered by grief. This recalibration enables you to establish new neural pathways, preventing your mind from falling into old patterns of physical and emotional pain. The session will also include periods of stillness that allow for integrating the physical and emotional work. These sessions conclude with a voluntary opportunity for those who wish to share.
heart2heart believes that these modalities of healing are meaningful and accessible to all humans seeking to heal their sorrows and to remember their sacred path in life. Paid by sliding scale. Please reach out if you require financial assistance. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Winter Solstice Sound Bath Journey + Rose Tea Ceremony with Maia Rhenish
2025-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a Winter Solstice Sound Bath Journey + Rose Tea Ceremony with Maia Rhenish on Sun, Dec 21, 4pm-6pm. On the longest night of the year, come together to honor the winter season and the quiet light within. Join Maia Rhenish for a heart-centered gathering of sound and ceremony. The evening will begin with a rose tea meditation, opening your senses to the gentle, healing frequency of Rose. You’ll then flow into slow somatic movement and vocal toning, preparing the body and heart for an hour-long sound bath journey focused on the heart chakra. Bathed in Maia’s voice, gong, singing bowls, chimes, tuning forks, and drums, you’ll be guided into a space of inner peace and heartfelt connection. Together, embrace the darkness as a time to rest deep, reflect, and open to the returning light.
This class is $44 per person. Space is limited, so please preregister. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Women's Circle with Lexie
2025-12-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a Women’s Circle with Lexie, hosted on the last Sunday of every month, 5:30pm-7pm. The circle’s purpose is to honor and reclaim traditions that center feminine energy and to hold a sacred and safe space for women to connect with each other and the Divine Feminine within. The gathering includes a brief ritual to ground you in a connection to seasons and moon cycles. Their central practice is a sharing circle, using prompts to inspire authentic connection, heart-led communication, and deep listening. The gathering concludes with a guided meditation to allow the time together to take root.
Please bring an open heart, an open mind, and a willingness to hold sacred space for all in the circle. Please register so that they know you are coming. Open to all who identify as women + nonbinary people are welcome. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

New Year's Day Mahamritunjaya Mantra with Meadow DeFosche
2026-01-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a New Year’s Day Mahamritunjaya Mantra with Meadow DeFosche on Thu, Jan 1, 1pm-2pm. Ring out the old and ring in the new by letting go of what no longer serves you and setting intentions for the year to come. Join Meadow in 108 recitations of the Mahamritunjaya Mantra. The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, or the Great Death-Conquering Mantra, is a powerful mantra chanted during times of transition or significant change to protect, heal, and overcome fears.
For this practice, you will chant this sacred mantra 108 times together to lift the collective vibration and invite healing, release, and peace. Bring your favorite mala beads if you wish to keep count. You will start with a brief discussion of the mantra and setting intentions. Not to worry if you aren’t already familiar with this mantra. You will practice pronunciation together, and handouts will be provided so that you may follow along.
This is offered by donation, with all teacher proceeds going to CORA, a local organization dedicated to providing nutritious food to community members facing food insecurity and to helping create a healthy, strong, connected community without hunger. Read about them here. There is a suggested minimum donation of $20, but please do not let money be the reason you cannot participate. Come with an open heart and ready to lift your voice. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Unisong: Guided Song Circle at NC Arts Incubator
2026-01-01 18:00 - 19:30 | NC Arts Incubator, 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
What medicine does your heart need? Join the NC Arts Incubator for Unisong: Guided Song Circle, hosted on the first Thursday of every month, 6pm-7:30pm. During this 90-minute journey designed for beginner and experienced singers alike, Unisong instructors will guide you through singing and movement that invite release, restoration, and healing of the heart.
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New Year’s Candlelight Mala with Heather Cassese
2026-01-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a New Year’s Candlelight Mala with Heather Cassese on Fri, Jan 2, 6pm-8pm. Welcome in the New Year with rejuvenating energy and mindful movement in this special New Year’s Candlelight Yoga Mala class. Join Heather for 108 Sun Salutations, a sacred practice that symbolizes new beginnings, unity, and the cycle of life. This invigorating class is designed to cultivate strength, flexibility, and mental clarity, setting a positive tone for the year ahead. Each participant will receive a small piece of paper to inscribe their “word of the year” —a guiding mantra for the year ahead. During class, you’ll focus on this word to infuse your moving meditation with intention and purpose. Start the year on your mat, surrounded by a community of like-minded yogis and the glow of candlelight, while collectively celebrating turning the page to a fresh new year.
Modifications will be offered throughout the class to ensure accessibility for practitioners of all levels. Students are encouraged to take breaks and to customize the experience—whether completing a quarter, half, or the full Mala.
This class is $30 per person. Space is limited, so please pre-register. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Songs of Devotion with heart2heartnc
2026-01-03 17:00 - 18:15 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Songs of Devotion with heart2heartnc, hosted on Sat, Jan 3, 5pm-6:15pm. Prayerful singing and chanting are natural human expressions of spiritual love and joy, practiced throughout time and across the world. Please join the heart2heart team of Amy Durso, Sheila Fleming, Lolly Dunlap, and Brooksie Edwards as they lead you in the uplifting and healing practice of devotional singing with mantras, prayers, words, and sound. (Those who are familiar with the devotional singing ceremony known as Kirtan will recognize this format.)
Discover your own voice and the strength of the community with simple mantras, songs, and prayers from many sources and traditions. You’ll be provided with text and guided musically into sacred chants. Together, you will create a powerful container to increase positive energy, attract blessings, and deepen our connections with spirit. No prior musical experience is required. Come with an open and curious heart.
heart2heart is a non-profit that offers holistic services to individuals, families, and the community as they are walking the path of death, dying, and beyond. Their mission is to offer the healing modalities of sound, gentle guidance, touch, and movement in a safe, accessible space for all people. Space is limited, so please preregister. This course is being offered by donation; no one will be turned away due to a lack of funds.
See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.
