Song of the Self
Listen Inward. Begin Anew.
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A New Year's retreat of music, meditation, poetry, and reflection
An Invitation to Return to Yourself
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In winter, we naturally want to turn toward the hearth, toward warmth and quiet. However, often winter can be a time of stress and overwhelm.
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You are invited to leave the world of hustle and bustle for a few hours, and come to a space of quiet and reflection where you will be able to listen deeply for the Song of the Self.
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I will lead you in guided meditation and contemplation with live classical guitar, and support your path of rediscovering the self. You will emerge renewed, with clear intentions for the coming year and a deeper commitment to your own path.Â
What you'll experience
Live Original Music
to open the heart and shift your inner landscape
Guided Meditations
to deepen awareness and lead you inward
Poetry
read aloud to awaken imagination and presence
Reflections & Writing
to help reveal what is calling you forward
for the coming year
A Renewed Sense of Direction
shaped from the inside out
WHO THIS IS FOR
This Retreat Is For You If You Want To…
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Start the New Year with clarity rather than pressure
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You want space to breathe, regroup, and hear yourself again.
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Reconnect with your inner guidance
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Create space for reflection and vision
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Let music and poetry open new pathways
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Enter the year aligned with your true nature
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Step into 2026 with intention and integrity
Retreat Details
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Date: Sunday, December 28th 2025
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Time:Â 10am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 2:30pm Pacific Time
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Length: 3 hours
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Location: Online (live via Zoom)
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Replay: Available for all registrants
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Bring: Notebook or journal, a quiet space, headphones if possible
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Optional: Candle or an object of meaning
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You’ll Leave With
A sense of renewal and a clear inner compass for the year ahead.
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A renewed sense of inner steadiness
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A clear vision for the year ahead
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Insights from meditation, music, and reflective writing
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A feeling of connection with your deeper self
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A personal intention or guiding image for 2026
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Quiet momentum to carry you through the season
Reflections from Past Retreat Participants:
Lynn LeRose
“Armando’s kind and gentle welcome was immediately calming as I embraced his invitation to meditate and weave his poetic music into my breath. The music carried me to places unknown as the cradled words effortlessly brought healing, insight, and form.”
Linda Bloombecker, LMFT, PhD
“Rarely have I participated in such a deep and meaningful event as Music of Mindfulness with Armando Alcaraz. I received insights about my own relationships and brought light into my life which gave me a new shining perspective. I have since shared the wisdom from the workshop with my clients.”
Michelle Newman, Sound Healer
“…it was a sweet, loving and peaceful afternoon of music and heart-love floating in and out of my being. I felt so comforted by the weaving of Armando’s voice and beautiful guitar melodies and harmonies. Armando has a beautiful gift to share with ALL.”
Step Into Your Inner Sanctuary - Early Bird Discount through December 9th
$85
Regular $95
Meet the Facilitator
Armando Alcaraz
Founder of Music of Mindfulness, longtime practitioner of meditation, music-based healing, reflective writing, and integrative awareness practices.Â
He has guided hundreds of people through workshops, circles, and contemplative group experiences, creating a grounded and emotionally safe atmosphere for reflection and renewal.
Armando brings music, presence, and intuitive guidance to help people rebalance and reconnect with their deeper nature and move through the world with clarity and intention.
With Special Poetry Guest
Danusha Laméris
Danusha Laméris, a poet and essayist, was raised in Northern California and born to a Dutch father and a Barbadian mother.
She is a recipient of a Pushcart Prize and was honored with the 2020 Lucille Clifton Legacy Award. Laméris also served as the 2018–2020 Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County, California.
Her work has appeared in  numerous journals. Her widely shared poem “Small Kindnesses” has been translated into multiple languages, quoted in O Magazine, turned into a short film, and recently read by actress Helena Bonham Carter.
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