Headsaflame

Fire Circle Call
2024-03-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) and 1 more date | Headsaflame Meeting Room
Please join us for a group call where we’ll get to share about the things that matter most to you in your life!
We will be holding space to discuss topics such as: creating freedom, overcoming adversity, building community and accomplishing your goals.
Isaac will also be sharing a bit about the Headsaflame vision and how you can be a part of the freedom movement.
Join the call here:
https://headsaflame.com/meeting/

🏰🐉 Dungeons & Dragons at Prana 🕉️ 🔥
2024-03-24 16:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-10 16:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-25 16:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-11 16:00 - 19:30, 2024-01-28 16:00 - 19:30, 2024-01-14 16:00 - 19:30 | Prana
Join us for biweekly Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplay at an exclusive Tribe location.
Character sheets, snacks and miniatures provided. Bring your own dice and books (we have some extra dice and books, but not enough for everyone).

Denver March Powwow
2024-03-17 - 2024-03-19 | Denver Coliseum, Address: 4600 Humboldt St, Denver, 80216, United States
Celebrate Native American culture and heritage at the 48th annual Denver March Powwow.
The Denver March Powwow features more than 1,500 dancers from close to 100 tribes from 38 states and three Canadian provinces.
The three-day event takes place in late March, in the and is packed with singing, dancing, storytelling, food and art.

Spectator’s guide
Each session of the Denver March Powwow begins with the colorful and stirring Grand Entry. It kicks off with the HeartBeat drum group singing the committee’s song, “A Living Hoop.” Following them is an eagle staff and American Indian nation and other flags. Once everyone is in the dance arena and with the spectators still standing, the flags are raised to the accompaniment of a flag song. This is followed by a song honoring veterans — the Victory Dance. There are two Grand Entries on Friday and Saturday and one on Sunday.
The Powwow spirit is an inclusive one, and attendees can get in on the action during the Intertribal Dance, featuring all the different styles of Powwow dancers and all different age groups dancing together. During these dances, men and women of all age groups, dancing all styles, join together on the floor to the beat of a hundred drums in an unforgettable, swirling sight of color.
The Jingle Dress Dance is another popular competition, although actual ceremonial jingle dances are not performed in public. In this woman’s dance, the dress is covered with dozens of silver bell-like “jingles” that make a distinctive and pleasing sound, especially when the dance floor is covered with women wearing this melodic dress.
In addition to dance, you can also listen to storytellers at the top of every hour, as they share the legends and legacies of America’s indigenous people.
At the Denver March Powwow, there are more than 170 booths selling a variety of Native American artworks and products. Browse jewelry and blankets, pottery and beadwork from some of the nation’s most skilled Indian craftsman. Try Native American foods such as fry bread and Indian tacos, or buy an authentic Cheyenne arrow or a Sioux Tomahawk. The Denver March Powwow is a welcoming glimpse into a fascinating part of North American culture.

Return to the Mother: Sound Healing and Cacao Ceremony for Ancestral Healing
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:30 | Vali Soul Sanctuary, 6717 Valmont Rd., Boulder, CO, 80301, United States
About this journey space:
Mitochondrial Eve, or The Great African Mother, is within us all. Access to a healed and integrated connection with her energy is vital to the sacred remembrance of our Human family as a liberated species. In this ceremony, we will practice cultivating a connection with the original mother code through the alchemical and synergistic space created by our communion with a ceremonial cacao blend of Dominican Republic Cacao, African blue lotus, and maya nut, somatic-introspective activations, and therapeutic sound. In this space, you will be held reverently to process and release inter-generational trauma, unearth a greater capacity to receive wisdom through your body’s whisper, and gain greater access to yourself as an authentically embodied force of life.

This is a space to cultivate:

Internal safety
Heightened abilities to regulate your nervous system reduce anxiety, depression, and physical pain
Self-worth
Inner-peace
Freedom from guilt and shame
Integrity
Love
Grounded and authentic embodiment
Harmonization of your ancestral lineages from within
Decolonized perspectives in our consciousness and nervous system.

What does it mean to bring decolonization work into our healing process?
Decolonization work is for every person of every lineage who lives in the Westernized world. Decolonization work is not just about outer systems of politics, policy, and institutionalization.
Decolonization work is also about our inner systems, our physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual bodies. It’s about remembering our birthrights and reclaiming ourselves as sovereign territory.
How colonization shows up in our bodies:
The colonizer IS trauma IS the inner and outer critic IS the pain body
When it comes to our inner systems and our mental, physical, and spiritual health, the colonizer we must address is the one that lives within. For some, this voice is loud. For others, it’s very subtle. Some call this voice the inner critic, some call it the shadow, some call it expectation, some call it stress, and some call it should. It has many names, but the effects are all the same. It blocks you from accessing your full, energetic potential; it keeps you bogged down in stress, tension, shame, guilt, and self-doubt and ruled by attachment instead of liberation in authenticity. In this ceremony, we will begin liberating your body and deepening your connection to the authentic urge that is your true natural essence. Your God-given birthright.

The significance of our ceremonial cacao paste blend:
The cacao used in this ceremony comes from the Dominican Republic, the first country Christopher Columbus colonized in 1492. This cacao holds the energetic signature of that event and simultaneously holds medicine for the colonized heart. Cacao is a heart opener and intention amplifier. In this ceremony, we will be working with it to encourage our hearts to open bravely and honestly so that we can connect with the origin codes of our human family, The Great African Mother, Mitochondrial Eve.

African Blue Lotus- Visionary Euphoric Psychic protection Ancestral Vision Questing
Blue lotus is a beautiful aquatic plant native to the muddy shallow waters of the Nile River in Egypt. Although it is called a lotus, it is actually a lily and is sometimes called ‘the blue water lily,’ ‘sacred blue lily of the Nile, ‘ and ‘Egyptian lotus.’
Ancient cultures worked with blue lotus for medicinal purposes and spiritual alignment, given the plant’s ability to alter consciousness. The usages and meanings of Blue Lotus multiplied as it spread across Africa and Asia. Today, herbalists commonly use the plant for its ability to relieve anxiety, improve sleep, and target inflammation. For our ceremonial purpose, we will be working with Blue Lotus to support us in connecting to the ancestral realms and The Great African Mother.

Maya Nut – Grounding Nourishment
Maya Nut is the seed of an ancient and giant tropical rainforest tree, Brosimum alicastrum, in the fig family. Maya Nut is a component of prehispanic cultures’ diet, they protected it because of its significance. The Maya Nut tree was the dominant species of tropical dry forest from northern Mexico to Northern Brazil, Jamaica, Cuba, and Trinidad, covering vast swaths of land from the mountains to the lowlands. Maya Nut has historically been used by native people and traditional healers of these lands to treat a wide variety of ailments. Maya Nut is very rich in minerals, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. Because of this, Maya Nut can help to alkalize the body, prevent or mitigate joint ailments, accelerate the healing process for broken bones, and keep bones strong. In our ceremonial blend, Maya Nut acts as a grounding agent, balancing the caffeine in the cacao and anchoring the visionary power of blue lotus, supporting you to journey through the body, not the mind.
Can’t drink cacao? No worries! We got you! An alternative Rose, Blue Lotus based elixir will be provided for Voyagers who can not consumer cacao for medical or dietary sensitivity reasons.

Boulder Ecstatic Movement with DJ Padme OM
2024-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Vali Soul Sanctuary, 6717 Valmont Rd., Boulder, CO, 80301, United States
Join us on Tuesday February 20th at the Vali Soul for an unforgettable evening of movement and connection.
DJ Padme OM is a seasoned participant of Ecstatic Dance, having been part of its inception at the Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center in Puna, Hawaii. Prepare to be transported as Padme curates a mesmerizing 5rhythms style set, blending Medicina Music, Mantras, Healing Frequencies, and Tribal Beats. This dance journey promises to be a truly magical experience.
Ecstatic Movement Tribe (EMT)
🔹Sliding Scale $12-$30 Cash
🔹Indoor & Outdoor Dance Spaces
🔹(7-8pm) Movement Class W/
🔹Opening Circle Ceremony
🔹(8:15-10pm) Ecstatic Dance
🔹Psychic Readings Offered
🔹Snacks FREE
🤸Contact Improv Space
🔥Backyard Bonfire
🌟 Movement Class (7:00-8:00pm)
Specal DJ Padme OM
Ecstatic Dance is a liberating practice of freeform embodiment. It’s an invitation to dance and play together, regardless of your skill level. No partner is necessary—simply come with a water bottle, an open mind, and a welcoming heart ❤️.
🌟DANCE Space principles, values and guidelines:
– Be clear, Be present 🎁 No alcohol.
-Consent is key 🗝️ Clear YES, & No.
– Come as You are, judgment free space.
– Respect yourself and respect others boundaries and personal space.
– Focused on nonverbal connection (no talking on the dance floor)
– No phones and cameras in the dance space.
– Free of heavy perfumes or oils.
– No shoes, FREE your soul
What Music is played at an Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic dance can be very diverse. It requires that the DJ be able to weave together a wide range of styles and tempos. Generally you can expect music in the electronic genres, especially Bass, House, Tribal, EDM, and Trap.
🌟Come and play, move and be!
Wear comfy clothing & bring a water bottle!
👣Freeform Ecstatic Dance Community!!
All dance styles & levels welcome! Kid Friendly♥️
🌟Address: Vali Soul Sanctuary, 6717 Valmont rd, Boulder, Colorado 80301
In the spirit of Ecstatic Dance, we follow three simple guidelines:
1. We Dance barefoot, allowing us to connect more deeply with the Earth. Socks are also acceptable if needed for health reasons.
2. We Dance without words, embracing the power of body language and cultivating a meditative state. There will be no verbal instruction from the facilitators, and we kindly ask dancers not to engage in conversation.
3. We Dance as We Are, creating a space free from external distractions. We encourage you to be yourself, without the need for drugs/alcohol, phones, cameras/videos, strong scents, expectations, judgments, shoulds, or oughts. Let’s honor ourselves, the space, and each other with respect.

Alpine Ride Freedom Summit
2024-01-26 - 2024-01-27 | Estes Park, CO
We’re hosting a weekend freedom summit in Estes Park with lodging, food, group activities and alpine coaster tickets included.
We have an Air B&B booked for two nights in Estas Park and a bunch of tickets to ride an Alpine coaster.
We will be riding the Mustang Mountain Coaster and enjoying freedom and tranquility along with the community.
We will also be celebrating a birthday of a well-loved tribe member.
Food and lodging provided, donations appreciated but not required. If you are unable to stay over night, plan to at least come up Saturday Jan 27th to ride the coasters with us in the afternoon and have dinner with the tribe. We will be having some people driving up from the Boulder area and you may be able to get a ride.
We will be enjoying conversations that matter with people we love, having good food, and maybe even playing some music by the fire.
There is also a hot tub at the location so bring your swimsuit.
Contact Isaac: 720-645-4584 for more details and if you want to go.

Agreeing to fear and pain: Those who suffer well, suffer less
2024-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Wild Life Ranch, 14208 W 96th Ave, Arvada, CO, 80005, United States
Topic: Agreeing to fear and pain: Those who suffer well, suffer less
Time: Thursday, 11th of January, 6.30pm – 8.30pm (snacks are provided and hang-out from 6pm possible!)
Location: Wild Life Ranch, 14208 W 96th Ave, Arvada, CO (Type “Skyrose Stables” into google for most precise location)
Admission: $15 (digitally via @mo-wildman, 8135 or Paypal)
I remember lying on the massage table as my teacher was pressing intensely into various tight spots on my lower stomach. Flashes of a bright round light above my head as I’m lying on an operating table rushed before my eyes. I felt nauseous, sweating all over, the smell of a sterile hospital room in my nose. All despite lying in a warm room in a secluded hotel and retreat center in a remote part of Spain. “You may want to run away right now and yet I recommend you let your body do what it is designed to do and agree to your fear.” he told me. I relaxed back and let my body wriggle and contort. For the first time in over a decade I began feeling sensations other than numbness in that part of my belly. My digestion improved considerably, as did my ability to stay present when I got afraid in conversations. And the surgeries I had long forgotten taught me a valuable lesson about how my body indeed keeps the score.
Whatever it is that you are suffering from, I’m convinced that your lack of ability to be with fear and pain is contributing to it. And don’t worry! What we will do at this evening will not be as intense as pressing into some of the worst and most impactful trauma spots in your body that I described above. And yet, we will play with the same concept that my teacher Avi Grinberg taught me: Paying attention to where we tighten and constrict in our bodies. And then putting even more pressure and even constricting against the tension and then, finally, agreeing to it and letting the body move how it may.
I consider my practice of agreeing to feel fear and pain in my body as one of the most valuable skills I’ve picked up over the last 7 years. And what another teacher of mine by the name of Thich Nhat Hanh told me as I was living at his monastery rings more true than ever: Those who suffer well, suffer less. You can’t escape suffering in your life on a regular, even daily basis. Yet, learning how to suffer well can make the biggest difference in developing a happier and more content life.
So come, learn how to suffer well and then, together, we will suffer less! 😀
At this meetup we will practice a simple pressure point massage game in pairs, finding tight spots and noticing what it’s like to fight them and then release. We will also practice in dyads, talking about how fear and pain shows up in our lives and pay attention to how this is serving us, so we can become more intimate with it. And most importantly, we will have fun as we witness each other in vulnerable and authentic states, which often makes me wayyy more relaxed, and embodied afterwards.
About me, your host, Mo: After retiring at age 26 from founding a tech startup (Buffer) I fell into an empty space of nothingness, disorientation and confusion. Over the last 7 years I dedicated myself to get to know myself in all the ways I was avoiding my inner experience. I learned how to orient myself less around money or success, and more towards becoming powerful and alive. The biggest support I received in this transition has come from learning to notice the sensations and experiences of my body. Through living in Buddhist monasteries in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition, I’ve become a full-time student and sometimes teacher of embodiment practices, specifically training in Somatic Experiencing, studying the Grinberg Method, studying with and then becoming the CEO of the Radical Honesty Institute and learning various meditation techniques that helped me tune into what I’m experiencing in my body. Since I lived most of my life from the neck up, this shift has transformed me in so many ways and remains my biggest ongoing practice and is what I’d like to teach you. I’m also the founder of an intentional community in Arvada wildliferanch.co

Grand Unveiling of Primordial Sound Archives in Boulder
2023-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | R Gallery, 2027 Broadway, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
Join Treneti and collaborators at the R-Gallery to celebrate the grand unveiling of Primordial Sound Archives studio, the 1st African-American woman owned & operated Regenerative Music Production & Vibrational Therapy Studio in Boulder, CO.
Please RSVP here:
https://primordialsoundarchives.pro/psa-grand-unveiling-rsvp

Formation of the Headsaflame Founding Council
2023-12-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Headsaflame Meeting Room
Headsaflame Founding Council Meeting Itinerary
Introduction

Welcome and introductions of each member
Explanation of the purpose and goals of the meeting
Overview of the Headsaflame vision and mission

Review of the Core Tenets

Explanation and discussion of each core tenet
Clarification of any misunderstandings or questions about the tenets
Discussion on how the tenets can be implemented in the organization’s activities and initiatives

Council Formation

Discussion and agreement on the structure and roles of the council
Identification of potential candidates for council membership
Nomination and voting process for council members

Planning and Strategy

Brainstorming and prioritization of short-term and long-term goals for the organization
Identification of potential challenges and obstacles to achieving the goals
Discussion and agreement on the strategies and actions needed to overcome challenges and achieve the goals

Organization and Logistics

Discussion on the logistics and administration of the organization
Identification of necessary resources and personnel
Agreement on the frequency and format of future council meetings and communication

Closing

Summary of key decisions and agreements made during the meeting
Confirmation of next steps and action items
Final thoughts and reflections from each member
Closing remarks and adjournment

Headsaflame Kickoff Meeting
2023-04-01 17:00 | Headsaflame Meeting Room
Topic: Headsaflame Kickoff Meeting
We will be assembling founding Tribe members and discussing the rollout of headsflame.com
Time: April 1st, 2023 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Meeting Here:
https://meet.jit.si/Headsaflame
