Presence and Purpose in Uncertain Times: An Interactive Symposium
Sunday, November 16, 2-5pm
The KIVA (behind Marbletown Multi-Arts)
3588 Main Street
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, how do we stay grounded, purposeful, and connected? Presence + Purpose in Uncertain Times invites our community into an afternoon of shared ceremony, movement, and reflection—an opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and remember what truly matters.
Through guided somatic and contemplative practices, participants will explore how presence in the body can open pathways to clarity of purpose and genuine connection. Together we will practice coming home to ourselves and to one another—learning to meet fear with awareness, complexity with compassion, and change with a grounded sense of belonging. This is a space for replenishment and renewal, where wisdom emerges not from striving, but from shared stillness and the simple act of being together.
Guided by three seasoned facilitators, the program will weave sound, movement, meditation, ritual, and conversation to cultivate steadiness, openness, and resilience. The tone is experiential, contemplative, and inclusive — welcoming all who feel called to live with greater awareness and authenticity.
Please join us for this transformative event!
Registration
Though there is no charge for the event, we suggest a $20 donation to Holistic Health Community as a way to honor the care you receive. Your contribution assists us in offering affordable holistic healthcare and wellness education to the community. If you’re able to give more, we welcome your generosity. Your support helps others receive services when they need them the most.
About the Facilitators
Kathleen Mandeville offers a passionate sense of inquiry, a courageous heart and a loving, receptive presence, using the modalities of Systemic/Family Constellations, ritual, pastoral guidance and coaching.
Irena Namayra Nayfeld, PhD is a psychologist of human development, an embodied healing facilitator, and a somatic liberation guide. Her approach helps participants release tension, reconnect to aliveness, and move through the world with embodied grace.
Drew Minter is an internationally known countertenor and certified Feldenkrais teacher whose work integrates sound, movement, and awareness to restore ease and balance. He brings decades of experience in the performing and healing arts.