 Celebrate our 1 year anniversary of the Metta Market!! Join us at the Metta Center for our Spring Market and open house, designed to bring you some much-needed care and community connection. We’ll have local vendors, mini self-care classes, and services like massage, card readings, treats, and more to help you recharge. Keep an eye on this event page as we update the class schedule and vendor list leading up to the date. __________ What does Metta mean anyway? It is a Pali term representing loving kindness, an important part of Buddism. When we say we want to "bring metta back" we intend it in two ways: to bring the concept of loving kindness to the general public and to also show the community what our center has become through the intense energy shift we've gone through the last few years. ✨Mini Class Schedule 11 AM - Somatic Movement w/ Sequoia Clairsentient Realm) 12:00 PM - Sound Healing w/ Carolina 1:15 PM - Yin Yoga & Reiki w/ Liv 2:30 PM - Sound Healing & Reiki w/ Alyssa & Carlos ✨The Vendors coming soon!
• Maja Pruden - Chair massage. • Mellow Manatee Wellness - Selling the book Taming the Zebra which is about the science behind EDS and other hypermobility disorders as well at upcycled clothing. • Rebecca Chicco - Complimentary Ear Seed Therapy • Keirstin Proud with Life's Magick - Sharing Intuitive readings or Energy healing, selling books and journals. • Wildstone Silver - Sterling silver + Gemstone Jewelry Want to vend or teach a mini class with no vending or room fees? Email Lauren at [email protected] ASAP as we have just a few spots left.
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Join us for a transformative 5-hour retreat designed to nurture the masculine to heal, grow, and come home to self. Enjoy a nourishing lunch and cacao ceremony as part of your journey. Register Now Time & Location Apr 06, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT 4554 Central Ave Unit F1, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA Step into an enriching 5-hour experience designed to support those embodying the masculine energy in reconnecting with their true power, purpose, and a deep sense of coming back home to themselves. In this intimate gathering, you'll:
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This is more than just an event; it's an invitation to a deeper level of yourself. This is a sacred space to feel held and supported as you rediscover the harmony within your masculine essence. Whether you seek deeper clarity, balance, or renewal, this experience will leave you feeling aligned, empowered, and at home within yourself. In this small, supportive group, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other like-minded men and share your journey in a safe and non-judgmental space. Please note, only 8 tickets are available for this very intimate event to ensure a personalized and meaningful experience. Reserve your spot now and begin your journey inward. About the Facilitators: Keirstin Proud is the founder of Life’s Magick and a passionate guide for healing and empowerment. With her expertise as a trauma-informed coach, energy & sound healer, and spiritual practitioner, she is dedicated to supporting others on their journey of self-discovery and transformation. Drawing from her own transformative path, Keirstin inspires those she works with to embrace their truest selves, empowering them to live with vitality, joy, and purpose. Belinda Wager is an intuitive massage therapist with a therapeutic touch. She has been practicing massage therapy full time for over a decade, delivering a luxurious yet healing experience right to your home. Her specialty includes a blend of intuitive energy healing, neuromuscular therapy, and relaxation massage. Belinda believes that positive touch can heal the world and is thrilled to be a part of this nurturing workshop. David J. Sautter combines two decades of fitness and nutrition expertise, backed by multiple certifications, with over ten years of professional writing experience. He crafts impactful content for fitness businesses, leveraging his deep understanding of the industry. His work, which includes copywriting, content, and email marketing, resonates with target audiences, driving brand engagement and results.  Join us for Monday Movement with Mike, a small-group class (up to 7 participants) designed to help you move with more freedom, strength, and ease. Rooted in the principles of Whole Body Movement, this class focuses on breath-centered exercises, mindful mobility work, and functional movement patterns to create balance and resilience in your body.
When: Mondays, starting March 24th, 6:00-7:00 PM Where: The Metta Center – 4554 Central Ave, Suite F1, St. Petersburg, FL Cost: $20 per session Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce pain, or simply feel better in your body, this class provides a supportive and engaging environment to explore movement in a way that works for you. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! Venmo @Michael-Annaian Zelle 856-577-7841 Or email [email protected] to pay at the door  Strength. Vulnerability. Connection.
Unlock Your Authentic Masculinity—Ground, Heal, and Rise. March 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST The modern world asks you to be strong—but what if true strength is more than just pushing through? What if it’s about knowing when to let go, when to receive, and when to connect? Who were you before the world told you who to be? Before the expectations, the conditioning, and the roles you were given in the masculinity? In a world that often demands so much, it can be hard to find a place to simply be. Well, this is your space. A space where you don’t have to prove anything. A space where you can breathe, release, and reconnect with yourself and others on a similar path. For two transformative hours, we’ll come together to: 🌿 Begin with a grounding intention meditation—set your focus, root into presence, and create space for transformation. 🗣️ Engage in real, open conversation—share your experiences, listen to others, and cultivate genuine connection in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. 🎵 Drop into a powerful sound healing meditation—quiet your mind, ground your energy, and tune into your inner wisdom. 👐 Receive Reiki energy healing—release tension, clear emotional blocks, and step into deeper alignment. This is NOT another self-improvement seminar. It’s NOT about fixing yourself. It’s about reclaiming your true, unshaken masculine essence and stepping fully into your power. Guided by two experienced facilitators, this gathering is a safe container for healing, self-discovery, and deep connection. You don’t have to do this journey alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, stronger, and more aligned with your truth. 🔥 Space is limited—claim your seat today! 🔥 __________________________ Keirstin Proud is the founder of Life’s Magick and a passionate guide for healing and empowerment. With her expertise as a trauma-informed coach, energy & sound healer, and spiritual practitioner, she is dedicated to supporting others on their journey of self-discovery and transformation. Drawing from her own transformative path, Keirstin inspires those she works with to embrace their truest selves, empowering them to live with vitality, joy, and purpose. Belinda Wager is an intuitive massage therapist with a therapeutic touch. She has been practicing massage therapy full time for over a decade, delivering a luxurious yet healing experience right to your home. Her specialty includes a blend of intuitive energy healing, neuromuscular therapy, and relaxation massage. Belinda believes that positive touch can heal the world and is thrilled to be a part of this nurturing workshop. *Donation based class. Pay what you can!  Join us at the Metta Center for our market and open house, designed to bring you some much-needed care and community connection.
We’ll have local vendors, mini self-care classes, and services like massage, card readings, treats, and more to help you recharge. Keep an eye on this event page as we update the class schedule and vendor list leading up to the date. ------------------------------------------ What does Metta mean anyway? It is a Pali term representing loving kindness, an important part of Buddism. When we say we want to "bring metta back" we intend it in two ways: to bring the concept of loving kindness to the general public and to also show the community what our center has become through the intense energy shift we've gone through the last few years. ------------------------------------------ The Classes: 11am-Grounding Meditation with Keirstin Proud 12pm-Quigong with Shannon Reissman 2:30-Soundbath and Reiki with Alyssa Whitmore The Vendors: • Whispering Freya - Rune readings. Offering clarity and insight through personalized readings as well as bath bombs, rune sets, herbal blends and teas. • Maja Pruden - Chair massage. • Cosmic Ari - Intuitive readings using billet reading and angel cards • Five Rings Wellness - Donation based PEMF treatments • Evenstar Apothecary - Selling herbal remedies, topical creams, and bath salts • Mellow Manatee Wellness - Selling the book Taming the Zebra which is about the science behind EDS and other hypermobility disorders as well at upcycled clothing. • Wildstone Silver - Sterling silver + Gemstone Jewelry • Becca Chicco - Sharing Free Ear Seeds /Acu-pressure and new patient gift card raffle. • Keirstin Proud with Life's Magick - Sharing Intuitive readings or Energy healing, selling books and journals. Want to vend or teach a mini class with no vending or room fees? Email Lauren at [email protected].  Navigate Modern Day Masculinity & Hold Space for the Feminine
Register at https://www.lifesmagick.com/.../mastering-the-masculine... In a world where societal expectations often force men into a conflicting struggle between strength and vulnerability, it is time to learn how to navigate limiting stereotypes and embrace embodying the divine masculine. Join us for a transformative event as we navigate the modern-day challenges faced by those who identify as men in their pursuit of emotional well-being, growth, leadership, and connection with the masculine and feminine. At Mastering the Masculine Paradox, we seek to create a safe and inclusive space where those who identify as men can engage in conversations that support challenging traditional gender norms. We will explore the importance of emotional expression, nurturing relationships with others, explore the softer and harder sides of masculinity, and navigating the misleading societal expectations of men. We’ll Dive Into: ➤Breaking down the modern day masculine paradox: understanding societal expectations, their impact on masculinity, and how to navigate this ➤Holding space for the feminine: how to show up for and connect from the heart-space with the feminine ➤Embracing emotional expression: exploring the power of vulnerability, empathy, and emotional intelligence ➤Balancing strength and softness: discovering the strength in embracing gentleness, compassion, vulnerability, and love ➤Nurturing healthy relationships: developing meaningful connections with the masculine and feminine ➤Breaking down barriers: strategies for letting go of ego, embracing vulnerability, and authentic communication ➤Community building: connect and establish relationships with like-minded individuals committed to embracing their divine masculine Register at https://www.lifesmagick.com/.../mastering-the-masculine... This space is for supporting non-judgmental open discussions, experiencing personal growth, cultivating emotional intelligence, and promoting healthier relationships with yourself and others. Now more than ever, our society needs men who express their emotions, commit to personal growth, and embrace the nurturing qualities that have long been shut down within traditional gender expectations. Join us as we strive to support the divine masculine and empower those who identify as men to be agents of change in shaping a more compassionate, vulnerable, heart-felt and nurturing world. Together, let us imagine a future where strength lies not in upholding outdated norms, but in embracing vulnerability, healing wounds, and fostering loving, caring, healthy energy towards ourselves and others. What to Bring: ➤Something to write on and with ➤Open Mind and Open Heart (Parking in back of building and street parking) Register here. This event is facilitated by Keirstin Proud and Adency Selena. Keirstin is a Trauma-informed Soul Coach, Medical Medium, Hypnosis Practitioner, Life Activation & Soul Realignment Practitioner. Adency is an Authenticity & Soul Liberation Coach, and Conscious Community Creator. Please email [email protected] with any questions.  Beginning Sunday September 3rd 2023 at 11am Dr James Kraut will lead a weekly guided sangha meditation.
As times on earth become more challenging, the need for spiritual grounding becomes increasingly vital to our healthy existence - perhaps to our existence, period! This sangha will help you become stronger, happier, calmer, and more loving. The interaction between members of a well oiled sangha becomes very open, direct, honest, and loving. It is common for members to feel transformed by the process and to take these spiritual and psychological benefits into their worldly interactions, bringing about a happier, healthier earth! Some reviews: "Group empathy helps." "Thank you for the lovingkindness and guidance today. Perfect timing." "I am [now] holding hope for the future." Email James to register at [email protected] $15  All vibes welcome. Show up as you are and connect with yourself and others. Feel nourished, comforted and grounded with ritual, sharing, journaling, gentle movement, meditation and discussion.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat, journal and pen. If you wish, you may bring card decks, crystals, books or any items you’d like to have with you and optionally share. Every other Sunday 6-7:30 pm. HOW TO FIND US: The Metta Center is at 4554 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. Suite F-1 faces 46th Street. If you are facing the building from Central, you’ll find the door on the far right. If you park in the alley behind the building, use the walkway to your left. $22 - to reserve your space for the circle, please Venmo @Tiffini-Theisen or use the 'friends and family' option at paypal.me/tiffinitheisen. Payment is non-refundable but can be transferred to a future gathering. Tiffini is a 200HR Yoga Alliance-certified teacher specializing in sivananda yoga, a spiritual and classical style appropriate for every level of student. She is Level 2 reiki attuned in the Usui tradition. She spent two years as a full-time visiting professor of journalism and writing at the University of Tampa. She has been a professional journalist since 1996.  Connect deeply with your soul and discover your truest self through meditating with the energy of the Tree of Life.
Deepen your journey on an exploration of release and creation connecting you to your inner knowledge and your soul self. These 11 powerful meditations build up on each other and if done together can help you to deeply heal past wounds. The Tree of Life is a symbol of our systematic growth, personal development, unique gifts and individual radiance. The diagram is used in many mystic traditions to help individuals understand their psyche and learn their path of spiritual illumination. Join Keirstin, on or around the new moon each month, for a transformational journey inward to rediscover your highest self. No knowledge or experience necessary to join. Dates: February 1, 2022 6:30pm March 3, 2022 6:30pm April 2, 2022 6:30pm May 2, 2022 6:30pm June 2, 2022 6:30pm June 30, 2022 6:30pm July 28, 2022 6:30pm August 27, 2022 6:30pm September 24, 2022 6:30pm October 24, 2022 6:30pm November 22, 2022 6:30pm 🡺 3 Ways to Pay 🡸 ✸ $220 Pay in Full (replay available) ✸ $25/Monthly Plan (replay available) ✸$30 Drop In 🡺 2 Ways to Join 🡸 ✸ In Person at Metta Center of St. Petersburg (must wear mask/space limited) ✸ Online via Zoom. MUST REGISTER ONLINE!!! https://www.lifesmagick.com/meditationsandclasses January 18, February 8, March 1, March 29, April 12, May 10 6:30-8pmLearn about the energetic centers of the central nervous system, and how to balance them for expansion and manifestation with meditation and reiki. Modern science has proven the ancient wisdom of our chakras can be found along our central channel. Come with a notebook, water, and an open mind. Each workshop focuses on aligning and combining the energetic power of 2 chakra systems. We begin at the root in January and work up the central channel with each session.
To register Call or Text 727-242-3195; email [email protected] $33 each, or $55 for any 2 Who are we? Sarah believes in empowering people to actively live with intention on a daily basis by sharing simple hacks for everyday life. Hailing from New Orleans, Sarah has been speaking since she was 17 years old. She's a wrap-around speaker, with dozens of finely-crafted talks for a variety of audiences. Sarah speaks about self-improvement, the importance of breathing, flipping the script of negative self-talk, the application of positive thinking, and other simple ways to reduce stress. Her mission in life is to make the world a better place to live, one person at a time. She empowers people to access the power within themselves by teaching pocket-sized techniques to process stress, improve daily happiness, and bring the best versions of themselves. She is a part time single mom, a full time professional, a longtime Highriser toastmaster, daily meditator, and yoga teacher. She encourages others to focus on solutions rather than problems, and believing that there are no mistakes, only lessons. We all want to live deeply and be able to transform our suffering. Sarah asserts that while we cannot control what happens to us, we can control how we experience it. |
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