Explore, Enjoy, Create & Express

Are you a seeker of wisdom?

The goal of Wisdom & Art Courses is to foster a sense of community through an interactive online gathering of people who desire to learn about a wide variety of spiritual, cultural, scientific, and artistic concepts while exploring, creating, and expressing.

In each session you will be given sacred knowledge while creating projects such as mantra paintings, mandalas, masks, dream catchers, vision board collage. and more in the comfort of your own home.

*The courses are designed and hosted by a licensed arts and humanities instructor with over 25 years of experience in teaching people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

*Special supply kits for the individual sessions are included with every Wisdom & Art Course and shipped to participants prior to the scheduled dates and times for each session (shipping & handling charges are applied at checkout).

*The sessions are live and the link for each course will be sent via email after purchasing a particular package in the store.

*Private group sessions and rates are available upon request – Contact Susan Heather Ross

The current course being offered is listed below:

Chakra Voyage Course

Explore your chakras on an inward journey using a variety of modalities such as yoga and meditation, mantras and affirmations, unique art projects, and a cleansing smudging ceremony.

Each course is offered on two consecutive Saturdays with four separate live video sessions (morning and afternoon) and are designed to inspire your creative self-expression, while also sharing ideas and learning from others.

Once you have made your purchase, that is considered your registration. You will receive a welcome email confirmation shortly after with information about the sessions, as well as the link for the meetings.

A sacred supply kit bundle is included in the price of the course. It contains a journal, chakra/mantra art project supplies, a special chakra candle, and smudging bundles of Sage, Palo Santo, Yerba Santa, Sweetgrass.

All items are utilized during each individual session and can be used after the course as well.

The supply kit has a retail value of $80.

Monthly Schedule

Each course will be offered on two Saturdays each month and the calendar for the next group of sessions will be listed on this page in the middle of each subsequent month.

If you would like to be placed on a list to be contacted when the sessions are determined for the following month, please send your request by clicking this link owlsage11@gmail.com , otherwise check back on this page at a later time.

The dates and times of each session are listed in the calendar format below.

January Sessions

Life happens… If you miss a session, you can join the same session the following month but please notify me at owlsage11@gmail.com that you are choosing to substitute it for a later date and I will let you know what date that session will be offered.

*All courses must be purchased by the date on the button below so the supply kits are delivered to your location on time for the start date.

*If you request a refund after you have purchased the course and the kit has been sent to your location, you can ship the supply kit back to me and incur the shipping costs (my cost to ship it to you as well).

*An alternative cancellation option would be to keep the kit and receive a refund for the course ($369 – $80 = $289).

Full Course Description:

Session One – Chakra Exploration

There are seven major areas of subtle energy called chakras that align with the spine in the human body. The word chakra means “wheel of light” in ancient Indian Sanskrit. The chakras allow the universal energy of consciousness to move from one frequency to another, spiraling along the spine and throughout the body through channels called the “nadis.” Furthermore, each chakra has a specific function and quality and they all work together to help you strive for health, balance, strength, happiness and well-being. 

In this session, the qualities of the chakras will be explored using a visual presentation and group discussion. Learning about the chakras enables you to self-reflect on the strengths and challenges within your chakra system. Additionally, it can help you engage in practices that may bring them into balance for healing and transformation.

After the information is presented, you will engage in an introspective writing exercise using a special journal that is provided in the supply kit included for this activity. At the end of the session, sharing some self-reflective insight during a group share will be encouraged but not mandatory.

Session Two – Mantras & Affirmations

A mantra is a powerful word, phrase, or sound vibration one chants to invoke positivity, compassion, healing, good fortune, protection, bliss, and harmony with the universe. The word mantra is Sanskrit (ancient Indian language) and has two parts; man is the root of the Sanskrit word for mind, and tra is the root of the Sanskrit word for instrument. Therefore, a mantra is an instrument of the mind. Mantras are chanted for invoking positive energy and are used during meditation.

Affirmations are positive statements to help you focus your mind, effect change, and create a more meaningful outlook on life. They encourage you to consciously control your thoughts and cultivate a more mindful approach to living your life in the present, rather than dwelling on the past or obsessing about the future. Affirmations can be short phrases or several sentences that focus the mind on the intention of “I am, I do, I will, I have, I can, etc.” to express one’s desire. They can help you improve and accept yourself, while guiding you to achieve your goals.

In this session, you will learn about the transformative experience of working with mantras and affirmations to bring about healing, protection, prosperity, strength, motivation, and many more positive attributes of living your best life. After the lesson, you will choose a mantra/affirmation that expresses the desired meaning or concept you would like to invoke or manifest into your life.

*Inspired by your Chakra Voyage, you will create two small painting compositions using special art supplies included your kit for this activity. Artistic skills are not required as self-expression is entirely unique to each individual.

Session Three – Yoga & Meditation

The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to yoke,” or “to unite”. Practicing yoga helps to create union between body, mind and spirit, as well as between the individual self and universal consciousness. This union often tends to neutralize ego-driven thoughts and behaviors, thereby creating a sense of spiritual awakening.

Many different interpretations and styles of yoga have developed over thousands of years, with the ultimate goal of achieving Moksha (liberation from suffering) and Samadhi (bliss). Although each school or tradition of yoga has its own emphasis and practices, the focus is bringing together body, mind and breath as a means of altering energy or shifting consciousness.

In this session, you will participate in a beginner level yoga and meditation practice that is designed to explore the chakras through asanas (postures), pranayama (breath work), mantra recitation (affirmations), and meditation to experience a sense of overall grounding, balance, and mindfulness.

*A yoga mat is suggested but not required. Wear comfortable clothing and have some water close by.

*A chakra candle is included in your supply kit to be used during meditation.

Session Four – Ceremonial Smudging

Ceremonial smudging has been used by many people around the world throughout the ages for clearing negative energies and promoting a harmonious, peaceful environment.

Many indigenous cultures conduct smudging (burning and circulating the smoke) ceremonies using these gifts from nature to help their communities heal from physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional ailments.

Sacred plants such as; Sage, Yerba Santa, and Sweetgrass as well as Palo Santo, which is a stick of wood from a Palo Santo tree, are often chosen for their unique characteristics and traditions.

In this session, you will learn about the history of smudging ceremonies and other beneficial ways to use Sage, Palo Santo, Yerba Santa, and Sweetgrass. The information presented will guide you in learning sacred smudging methods for cleansing/healing/manifestation ceremonies, which are often accompanied by mantras and affirmations.

*The Chakra Voyage Course concludes with a group discussion followed by a cleansing smudging ceremony using a special bundle of Sage, Palo Santo, Yerba Santa, and Sweetgrass included in your kit.