Heart Prompting: Guided Meditative Journey of Inner Listening & Sharing
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Real Eyes Meditation Space, 15406 Riding Stable Rd, Laurel, MD, 20707, United States
Join us for Opening the Heart, a sacred and serene gathering designed to guide you inward through gentle meditation and heart-centered inquiry. In this safe, supportive space, we will slow down, breathe deeply, and listen attentively to the whispers of our inner world.
Together, we will explore a series of carefully crafted, heart-prompting questions—questions that gently invite us into the deeper corridors of our being. Through silent reflection and optional sharing, participants are encouraged to meet themselves with compassion and open vulnerably to the group if they feel called.
This is not a space for fixing or analyzing, but for presence, authenticity, and courageous sharing. Whether you choose to listen or to speak, your presence is welcome and honored as we collectively tap into awareness.
What to Expect:
Guided heart-centered meditation
Reflective journaling prompts
Optional group sharing in a circle of trust
Practices to foster self-connection and emotional safety
Come as you are—bring a journal, a pen and a willingness to meet yourself and others with tenderness, love and respect.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. This also helps us to notify you in case of any changes.
FIRST TIMERS: No prior experience necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 mile driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: To help make this affordable to all, we have an offering range of $15-$25. If you would like to contribute in another way, please let us know.
With Love and Gratitude

Sweat Lodge Ceremony
2026-08-01 12:00 - 20:30
Required. Please read this description in its entirety. We will be splitting wood and raking. if you have any, please bring chainsaws, axes, rakes and safety items. If this is your first time joining for this ceremony here, it is important you arrive no later than 1:30pm

Beloved Community,
You are warmly invited to join us for a sweat lodge ceremony. All are welcome who arrive with an open mind and a respectful heart. No prior experience is needed. We will begin with an introduction, review some songs, and create prayer ties before entering the lodge together.
Preparation & Work Together
An important part of the ceremony is caring for the land beforehand. Please come in work clothes and bring gloves. If you have tools such as a rake, chainsaw, weed whacker, or maul, feel free to bring them. If physical labor isn’t possible for you, there are always other meaningful ways to help. Time will be given to change into your sweat attire before the ceremony begins.
About the Ceremony
This sacred tradition is typically held in honor of the Lakota ways—for purification, renewal of life, and deep connection with Grandmother Earth and Spirit. However we also invite in elders from other communities. thus teachings may come from other traditions as well.
We ask that you come with humility, leaving behind ego and unnecessary burdens. All are equal here. Please understand this is a time for community, and practicing opening our hearts. So there’s no need to bring in other practices such as crystals, chanting, or energy healing. That way, it’s just you coming into the lodge
There is no fee to attend. A donation bowl will be available for those who wish to help support the ceremony and upkeep of the grounds.
Guidelines & Attire

Please bring 1–2 towels and wear appropriate clothing:
Men: shorts
Women: long skirt and a shirt covering the shoulders
Bring a small tobacco offering for the firekeeper and intercessor
Other contributions are appreciated, such as cotton cloth, tobacco, sage, sweat grass.
At times, some may be asked to support or pray outside the lodge. One person will also be invited to serve as firekeeper. Participation as observer and supporter is always welcome.

Ceremonial Meal
After the sweat, we will share a potluck meal together. Please bring a dish to contribute. Paper goods are also appreciated.
Location & Directions
15406 Riding Stable Rd.
The property is at the end of a ½-mile driveway through the woods. You will cross a small stream. Please drive very slowly (under 10 MPH) to keep dust down and to respect our neighbors. Kindly do not stop to interact with the horses.
If this is your first time coming to a sweat lodge ceremony at our location, it is important that you arrive as close to the start time as possible. For all others, if you are not able to arrive by 2pm, you should first reach out to us to determine whether you should attend.
Updates
Please check our website Real Eyes Meditation or Meetup page for any updates. Ceremonies are held rain or shine.
With love and gratitude,
Mitakuye Oyasin (“All My Relations”)

Singing Bowl Sound Bath Meditation
2026-08-02 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-08-09 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-08-16 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-08-23 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-08-30 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-09-06 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-09-13 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-09-20 11:00 - 12:15 and 4 more dates
Sit back and relax as Tibetan & crystal bowls (and other instruments) help bring you back into alignment thru sacred sound therapy. This is a great way to clear yourself and recharge for the week ahead. For those interested, it can also assist in achieving deeper stages of meditation.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. Once you have joined us for an event, you are welcome to text to confirm your spot.
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: To help make this affordable to all, we have an offering range of $15-$25. If you would like to contribute in another way, please let us know.
With Love and Gratitude

Kirtan (chanting mantras)
2026-08-02 12:30 - 14:30
Come take part in the ancient practice of chanting that’s easy to join, powerful to feel, and impossible to forget. Call and response singing encourages connection, joy and inner peace. No experience is needed. You can sing, hum, play a drum or anther instrument, or simply listen and feel the vibration. We’ll explore traditional Sanskrit mantras, along with songs and prayers from other spiritual traditions, all woven together in the spirit of unity.

Kirtan in simple terms is a chanting meditation. When you chant and repeat a mantra over and over, it vibrates your vocal chords and resonates through your whole body. When everyone in the room is chanting together, that vibration unifies us on a cellular level and allows us to access and connect with our divinity within.

Space is limited, so RSVP is required. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated.

FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome, as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out our crystal shop.

IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable Rd. Property is at end of 1/2 mile long driveway into the woods. You will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) so as to not stir up any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway, so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.

Suggested Donation: $15-25. There’s a bowl by the front door. Put in what feels right. There are also Venmo and Paypal options.

With Love and Gratitude

Sacred Song Circle
2026-08-08 18:30 - 21:00
Open your heart, find your voice… We invite you to come sing with us! We’ll circle up and sing sacred songs from a variety of traditions. Singing these songs together will help us connect with our hearts, with each other, and with Spirit in love and gratitude. This is a wonderful heart-opening experience. Let’s share this medicine in community like our ancestors have done for generations before us. No experience needed – come as you are. Song sheets provided. You are also always welcome to come and receive if you aren’t quite ready to sing along.
This event is led by Mandy and Theresa.
We will be gathering inside to allow for greater connection and energy in bringing our voices together.
Space is limited, so RSVP is required. This also helps in case we need to notify you of any changes or updates.
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated.
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome, as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out our crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable Rd. Property is at end of 1/2 mile long driveway into the woods. You will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) so as to not stir up any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway, so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
SUGGESTED DONATION: To help make this affordable to all, we have a suggested donation range of $15-30 based on your comfort level. Put in what feels right. If you would like to contribute in another way, please reach out to us beforehand to inquire. There are also Venmo and Paypal options.
With Love and Gratitude

An Introduction to Somatic Meditation
2026-08-09 12:30 - 13:30
In this 1 hour session, Emily will guide us through a few different meditation techniques that tap into the wisdom of our bodies to release physical and mental tension. We will joyfully move to music, with easy to follow, flowy movements. Then we will continue our practice lying down to ground ourselves further into the earth.
These practices have deep roots in Buddhism and tai chi, while incorporating modern nervous system regulation science to help regulate, recharge, and reconnect. Participants at previous sessions have described feeling both uplifted and grounded, guided into an embodied meditative state through a unique balance of outer and inner movement.
No prior knowledge required, and every level of fitness is welcome. Wear comfortable clothes to move in, avoid skirts or dresses to allow free movement.
You are also welcome to join for our 11am soundbath meditation beforehand if you like
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience is necessary. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 mile driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: Suggested offering is $15-$25
With Love and Gratitude

Fireside Healing Circle & Meditations
2026-08-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00
✨ An Evening of Reflection, Renewal and Awakening ✨
Join us for a transformative evening of healing, connection, and self-discovery. Gathered in sacred space around the glow of the fire, we will journey together through meditations designed to ground, restore, and awaken the spirit to purpose and loving service.
🌿 What to Expect

Gentle, guided meditations (two new practices each gathering)
Heartfelt sharing in a safe, supportive circle
Space for authentic expression, deep listening, and mutual growth
Meaningful spiritual insights and uplifting discussion

This is a gathering for anyone seeking peace, clarity, or community. All are welcome—simply bring an open mind and a respectful heart.
🔥 When & Where

We typically meet twice each month on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays. Come as often—or as little—as your spirit calls.
Weather permitting, we gather outdoors in the tipi or by the large fire circle. If needed, we will move indoors.

💫 For First-Time Visitors

No prior experience is needed.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in.
You are welcome to walk the grounds or explore our crystal shop before the circle begins.

📍 Directions

Address: 15406 Riding Stable Rd. (property is at the end of a ½ mile driveway into the woods).
You will cross a small stream—drive slowly (under 10 MPH) to keep dust down.
Please be mindful of our neighbors and do not stop to interact with horses along the way.

💖 Energy Exchange
To help keep this gathering accessible, we invite an offering of $15–$25. If you feel called to contribute in another way, please reach out in advance.
With love and gratitude, we welcome you into this circle of renewal.

Fireside Cacao & Healing Energy Share
2026-08-15 19:00 - 21:30
Join as as we sit in circle to embrace the heart opening qualities and spirit of grandmother cacao. Following this, we will each have the opportunity both give and receive healing energies with one another. Participants are welcome to opt in or out of any portion. Healing practices might include, amongst other things, healing hands (optionally without touch), quantum healing, reiki, spot energy, cranial sacral, etc. This will conclude with an opportunity to open up our hearts one more time by sharing our insights with one another.

If the weather is nice, we will be outside under the stars. If it is not (raining or too hot), we will move indoors to our large great room.

FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome, including beginners, as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience is necessary. All types of energy healers are welcome at any level of experience. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.

IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 mile driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
Please bring a mug with you for your cacao.

COST: $20-30. If you would like to contribute in another way, please inquire.
With Love and Gratitude

Meditative Trail Walk
2026-08-16 12:30 - 14:00
Come join us as we walk our grounds, sharing our new trails and magical altars around the grounds.
The trails are cleared but will still be walking hills and walking across streams. Entire walk with be 60-90 minutes but will always be within 1/4 mile of our space so always welcome to turn back if need to stop early.
There is no charge for this event. It is donation based with all proceeds going to help upkeep our grounds.

Soul’s Journeying Gong Bath
2026-08-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-16 19:00 - 20:30
This will be an opportunity to dive deeper into your Soul’s path as ancient Tibetan Bowls and Gongs help you to connect to your deep/subtle self.
Join us for an immersive and powerful sound healing experience that takes you on a journey into deep relaxation meeting the silence of your soul.
During this session, you’ll be gently guided into a meditative state as waves of sound from gongs, bowls and other healing instruments wash over you. The rich tones and vibrations help shift brainwaves, release tension and promote deep inner peace.
This will begin with a brief guided grounding meditation to help relax the body and set intentions. The gong bath will last for approximately 45 minutes. Following the sound bath will be a few minutes for quiet reflection and gentle integration and then an optional opportunity to open hearts and share.
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. This also helps us to notify you in case of any changes or updates. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated.
This will be held inside our large great room You are welcome to bring a mat, blanket or pillow, but we also have everything needed.
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 mile driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
COST: $20
With Love and Gratitude

Guided Light Language Meditations
2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a transformative sound and vibration journey, where you’ll experience the profound energy of Light Language. Unlike traditional languages with fixed alphabets and agreed-upon meanings, Light Language is a vibrational expression that transcends human limitations and speaks directly to your soul and DNA.
Some would call Light Language the “Language of the Soul.” This multidimensional, non-linear communication is best described as an experience, originating from within the soul, the Earth’s guardians, or star nations. It uniquely resonates with each individual’s vibrational needs, facilitating clearing, balancing, and aligning the body with newfound clarity.
During the evening, Bill Sanda will guide the group through three Light Language meditations, with discussions in between.
Investment: $20
Space is limited so a RSVP is required. This will inside be by the fire in our large great room
FIRST TIMERS: No prior experience necessary. All are welcome as long as you come with an open mind and respectful heart. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out or crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end of 1/2 mile driveway into the woods. you will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
With Love & Gratitude

Tea and Tarot: The Art of Intuitive Blending
2026-08-22 19:00 - 21:30
Unearth insights and intentionally blend herbs and teas at our Community Tea & Tarot gathering—an elevated tarot experience that goes far beyond a traditional card pull.
Draw from a curated selection of herb-themed oracle and tarot card decks to connect to your query, revealing the essence of a plant ally that will become the base herb for a tea you create. Each card corresponds to one of the 36+ herb jars included on our crafting table, forming an altar to plant allies and spirit guides, creating a container in which we navigate the liminal space between the abstract and the tangible, the spiritual and the embodied, and where we prepare to infuse with intuition.
Guided by Teishu Mike Barberesi, certified tea sommelier and Taoist tea witch, the gathering unfolds as ritual: grounding meditation, shared reflection, storytelling, communal insight, and collective meaning-making, culminating in the creation of your own custom tea blend ceremoniously sealed with wax, a dried flower, and your intention so that you can integrate the tea ritual into your practice.
Space is limited, so RSVP is required. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get situated.
FIRST TIMERS: All are welcome, as long as you come with an open/positive mind and respectful heart. No prior experience necessary. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out our crystal shop.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable Rd. Property is at end of 1/2 mile long driveway into the woods. You will drive over a small stream. Please be EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) so as to not stir up any driveway dust. It is a shared driveway, so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to interact with horses.
This is an extended offering to allow us more time to explore tarot divination more deeply.
Suggested Donation: $30-40. There’s a bowl by the front door. There are also Venmo and Paypal options.
With Love and Gratitude

Self-Growth Improv and Laughter Yoga
2026-08-23 12:30 - 14:00
Join us for a journey of creativity, growth, and elevated spirit and well-being in this two-
part event.

Part 1: Self-Growth Improv: A Beginner Introduction led by Val Adlington is a
beginner-friendly improv class offering a playful and powerful pathway to personal and
spiritual growth. Through simple improvisation exercises, participants will explore how
being present, supportive, and flexible allows us to meet life as it unfolds—without
needing a plan or judging ourselves.
We will begin with a short-guided meditation to open the heart, helping us arrive
grounded, receptive, and connected—ready to both give and receive.
Improv gently teaches essential life skills: active listening, adaptability, emotional
awareness, and trust in yourself and others. By practicing the core improv principle of
“Yes, and…,” participants learn to accept what is happening and build forward with
curiosity rather than resistance. In a supportive, low-pressure environment, mistakes
are welcomed as opportunities, helping quiet the inner critic, reduce anxiety, and build
resilience.
This class encourages spontaneity, creativity, and self-confidence while strengthening
empathy and communication. Improv shows us that we don’t need to know the next
step to move forward—we just need to stay present. What emerges is greater self-trust,
deeper connection, and a renewed ability to navigate uncertainty with openness and
grace.

Part 2: A Laughter Yoga Experience is a brief introduction and then practice of
Laughter Yoga. For those not familiar, Laughter yoga (Hasya yoga) is an exercise
routine that combines intentional laughter with deep belly breathing, without any difficult
movements or relying on jokes or humor. Created in 1995 by Indian physician Dr.
Madan Kataria, it is based on the idea that your body cannot tell the difference between
fake and real laughter, providing the same physical and mental health benefits.
Alternating laughter exercises with deep pranayama breathing increases oxygen flow to
the brain and body – releasing stress, boosting your mood, and contributing to better
health.
We will begin with a brief introduction and then:
 Use warm-up and breathing exercises to quickly shift focus, warm up the lungs,
and wake up the room
 Use laughter connection icebreakers to eliminate awkwardness rapidly through
eye contact and play
 In the longest focus of the session, use core laughter exercises to drive oxygen
to the brain and trigger deep diaphragmatic belly laughs
 Use a seated or laying down laughter meditation to allow a quick, purely internal
emotional release without physical strain
 Conclude with a grounding and closing exercise that stabilizes the nervous
system and leaves participants feeling calm, centered, and clear-headed.

FIRST TIMERS: No prior experience with improv or laughter yoga is necessary—just a
willingness to show up as you are. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get
situated. You are also welcome to walk our grounds or check out our crystal shop.

RSVP: Space is limited so a RSVP is requested. This also helps us to notify you in case
of any changes.

IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: The address is 15406 Riding Stable rd. Property is at end
of 1/2 mile driveway into the woods. You will drive over a small stream. Please be
EXTRA MINDFUL to drive slowly (under 10 MPH) as to not stir any driveway dust. It is a
shared driveway so it’s important to respect our neighbors. Please do not stop to
interact with horses.

COST: To help make this affordable to all, we have an offering range of $15-$25. If you
would like to contribute in another way, please inquire beforehand.

With Love and Gratitude

Frequencies & Flow: Live Heart Soundscapes and Ecstatic Dance
2026-08-29 18:30 - 21:30
Join us at Real Eyes Meditation Center for an enchanting outdoor celebration—a soulful evening to honor the beauty of nature. Gather with us around the warmth of a crackling fire for a heartfelt experience of connection, introspection, and joy.
As the fire glows, we’ll begin with a grounding moment of intention, inviting reflection on where we’ve been and where we’re going. Together, we’ll create space to release the old and welcome what’s to come—a symbolic turning point toward renewal and fresh energy.
From there, you’ll be guided into a meditative soundscape journey, featuring the angelic tones of live harpist Bri Cebello, woven with ambient electronic textures by Zac. This calming and immersive sound experience invites deep inner connection and harmony with the natural world.
Following the sound journey, we’ll take a short pause—a chance to gather ourselves, connect quietly, and simply be. This breather offers a gentle transition into the final movement of the night.
We’ll then invite the liberating energy of dance—moving freely and intuitively beneath the open sky. Let go of expectations and celebrate the beauty of the season through embodied movement, allowing the fire’s energy to spark joy, freedom, and gratitude.
This unique, outdoor gathering invites you to reconnect with nature, yourself, and our community in a meaningful way. Please dress comfortably for the evening weather, and bring a blanket, yoga mat, or anything to make your time by the fire cozy.
Come as you are, and leave feeling connected, revitalized, and aligned with the natural world. Let’s welcome this season of new beginnings under the stars, by the fire, with intention and joy!
Details:– Cost: $25 (Reach out if requesting alternative consideration)– Arrival: Please come 10 minutes early to settle in– Parking: Carpool if possible; limited space. If able, park at the top of the hill and walk down– Drive slowly: under 19 MPH down the driveway please– Address: 15406 Riding Stable Rd, Laurel, MD 20707

With Love & gratitude
