QS Community Care Circle recording of November 16th, Chant + Breathe.

We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together.

The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind.

This month we contine to work with our ancestors and the astrological energies: Moon in Libra - restore balance (silver pearlescent); Mercury retrograde - RE's; Uranus in taurus - make space for break throughs; Venus in scorpio - go deeper w/connections, justice. We're inspired to use those energies to support a chant to Ganesh - "Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha."

We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias.

As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE.

Links + Resources + Invitations:

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners.
• Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
• Follow us on BLUESKY + IG!
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• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

Care Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds.

Ellen Wong joins us for this chat we recorded on Halloween, as we talk about art, ancestors, death and portals of transformation.

Connect with Ellen at www.tripwithellen.com and on IG @tripwithellen

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners.
• Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
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• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck.

~ This month we honor our ancestors, celebrating Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, and All Souls day.

We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community.

We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias.

As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE.

Links + Resources + Invitations:

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners.
• Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
• Follow us on BLUESKY + IG!
• Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you.
• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

QS Community Care Circle recording of October 19th, Chant + Breathe.

We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together.

The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind.

This month we have something a little different, with a guided meditation from Pavini Moray to connect with our well ancestors and receive gifts from them; followed by a breath and movement practice with TanyaMarck.

We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias.

As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE.

Links + Resources + Invitations:

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners.
• Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
• Follow us on BLUESKY + IG!
• Join our mailing list to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.
• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

Welcome to our CareCast!

The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck.

~ This month we work with the energies of Libra - restoring balance, making reparations, acknowledging where we find pleasure. And in our meditation we are balancing the energies of the Hierophant (spiritual connection, introspection, contemplation) and the Morrigan (action, defense, sovereignty).

We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community.

We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias.

As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE.

Links + Resources + Invitations:

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners.
• Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
• Follow us on BLUESKY + IG!
• Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you.
• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Pavini Moray returns to the podcast with TanyaMarck + Nick for this seasonal chat about Ancestors. We share stories about our relationship to and practices for connecting to our ancestors of blood, spirit and queerness.

Connect with Pavini at www.PaviniMoray.com and on IG @pavinicoakwellmoray

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners.
• Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
• Follow us on BLUESKY + IG!
• Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.
• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

QS Community Care Circle recording of September 21st, Chant + Breathe.

We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together.

The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind.

In this practice we honor Mabon and the autumn equinox, bringing in balance. We'll be doing a deep grounding and clearing practice with movement, breath and Bija mantra vowels.

We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias.

As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE.

Links + Resources + Invitations:

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners.
• Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
• Follow us on BLUESKY + IG!
• Join our mailing list to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.
• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

Welcome to our CareCast!

The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck.

~ This month we work with the energies of Eclipse season in Virgo - endings, closings, tidying up, organizing, tending, detoxifying; preparing for Mabon + Autumnal Equinox.

We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community.

We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias.

As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE.

Links + Resources + Invitations:

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners.
• Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
• Follow us on BLUESKY + IG!
• Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you.
• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

QS Community Care Circle recording of August 17th, Chant + Breathe.

We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together.

The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind.

In this practice we honor the astrological energies of the Moon in Gemini + Jupiter in Cancer + Saturn in Aries - reality + Neptune in Aries - fantasy.

The sanskrit mantras we chanted today:

• Om Gum Ganapayei Namaha translation - "Salutations to Ganesha, remover of obstacles."
• Om Gum Gurubhyo Namaha translation - "Salutations to the Gurus, I bow to you."

Gratitude for today's Mantras from "Healing Mantras" by Thomas Ashley-Farrand.

We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias.

As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE.

Links + Resources + Invitations:

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners.
• Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
• Follow us on BLUESKY + IG!
• Join our mailing list to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.
• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

Welcome to our CareCast!

The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck.

~ This month we work with the energies of Venus in Cancer; Lughnasadh - the pagan holiday of the1st harvest, generosity, compassion + community, abundance.

We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community.

We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias.

As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE.

Links + Resources + Invitations:

• An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners.
• Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.
• Follow us on BLUESKY + IG!
• Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you.
• QS Resources: News, Education + Care.