Sacred Stream

Sacred Stream Sacred Stream is a nonprofit organization and school for consciousness studies based in Berkeley, CA. It also hosts a concert series and guest lectures series.

The Foundation of the Sacred Stream is a non-profit organization and school for consciousness studies dedicated to bringing the wisdom of ancient spiritual and healing traditions into the awareness of contemporary society. It was created on the basic principle that there is a common source of wisdom that underlies all authentic spiritual, cultural and artistic traditions that informs and enlivens

them. And while each tradition may take a different form, like plants along a riverbank, each is sustained by the same source. Each workshop we create, each artist or guest teacher we host, and each resource we post on this website is offered to you with the intention of illuminating another way to deepen your own connection to this source, attain a broader perspective, and receive inspiration from it. The Foundation of the Sacred Stream offers a core set of workshops in Depth Hypnosis, Applied Shamanism, Applied Buddhist Psychology, Integrated Energy Medicine and Empowered Living. Past participants have included Dr. Robert Thurman, Geshe Thupten Jinpa, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and Grammy nominees Barbara Higbie, Liz Story, and Jane Siberry. Through these programs, the Foundation seeks to make these traditions more accessible to the community and empower individuals, like you, to experience themselves and the world in new ways. The Foundation of the Sacred Stream was founded in 2002 and is located in Berkeley, California.

Our Fall Equinox Drum Circle is coming up September 20!We hold drumming circles to honor the season four times a year on...
09/02/2026

Our Fall Equinox Drum Circle is coming up September 20!

We hold drumming circles to honor the season four times a year on the Solstice and Equinox. The focus of our circles is on healing for individuals, the community, and the earth.

On September 12, Sacred Stream welcomes Venerable Ani Choyang for a conversation exploring the experiences and contribut...
09/01/2026

On September 12, Sacred Stream welcomes Venerable Ani Choyang for a conversation exploring the experiences and contributions of Tibetan Buddhist women.

One of the first Tibetan Buddhist nuns to earn the Geshema degree, Ani Choyang has also studied and conducted research in neuroscience, bringing Buddhist philosophy into dialogue with Western science.

In conversation with Laura Chandler, she’ll reflect on her journey, the evolving role of women in Tibetan Buddhism, and her work supporting education at Jangchub Choeling Nunnery in India.

Join us September 12, in Berkeley or online.

The Shamanic Journey offers a way to move beyond ordinary awareness and connect with deeper sources of insight, guidance...
08/28/2026

The Shamanic Journey offers a way to move beyond ordinary awareness and connect with deeper sources of insight, guidance, and support.

In this article, Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. , explores the shamanic journey as a practice for working with anxiety and the disconnection and imbalance that can underlie it. She looks at the role of spirit guides, soul retrieval, and reconnection with the deeper layers of the psyche and the natural world.

For those interested in learning more about this practice, Isa will be teaching The Shamanic Journey at Sacred Stream on September 19 & 20.

Today, August 28, is the final day to receive the early registration discount.

Read the article and learn more about the upcoming class at the links below.

For those struggling with healing anxiety, the shamanic journey offers a transformative path to healing, wholeness, and peace.

08/28/2026

This weekend, take a little time to notice the sky, the trees, the birds, and the beauty of the living world around you. 🌿💛

Early registration pricing is available through September 7.Buddhist teachings offer practical ways of understanding the...
08/26/2026

Early registration pricing is available through September 7.

Buddhist teachings offer practical ways of understanding the mind, our relationship to experience, and the patterns that shape how we move through the world.

In Applied Buddhist Psychology 1: Entering the Stream, Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. , introduces foundational teachings including the Four Noble Truths, karma, interdependence, emptiness, Buddha Nature, and the Three Jewels. Through meditation and inquiry, participants will explore how these teachings can be understood and applied in everyday life.

The two-part online class meets September 29 and October 13 and is suitable for those new to Buddhism as well as experienced practitioners.

Kindness doesn’t have to be grand to matter. Sometimes simply helping another person feel seen is enough to change the t...
08/26/2026

Kindness doesn’t have to be grand to matter. Sometimes simply helping another person feel seen is enough to change the tone of their day. 💜

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Early registration pricing is available through August 28.The shamanic journey offers a way of entering meditative state...
08/25/2026

Early registration pricing is available through August 28.

The shamanic journey offers a way of entering meditative states to access inner wisdom, gain insight, and deepen our relationship with the unseen dimensions of the natural world.

In The Shamanic Journey, Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. , introduces this foundational practice within the framework of Applied Shamanism. Participants will learn how to journey and begin developing a direct, personal relationship with this practice in a respectful and grounded context.

The workshop meets Saturday and Sunday, September 19 & 20, from 10:00 am–4:00 pm Pacific Time.

Early registration pricing is available through September 4.The relationships that shape our lives are influenced by pat...
08/24/2026

Early registration pricing is available through September 4.

The relationships that shape our lives are influenced by patterns that often begin long before we become aware of them.

In Relationship and Karma, Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., will guide participants in exploring family systems, early relational patterns, and the ways personal karma can influence how we relate to others. Through guided meditation and focused inquiry, participants will learn ways to recognize outdated patterns and approach relationships with greater awareness and choice.

This two-part online class meets September 26 and October 17 and is open to participants anywhere in the world.

Early registration pricing is available through September 4.

The Art of Leadership is now on YouTube.In the latest episode of Sacred Stream Radio, Laura Chandler  is joined by Hal A...
08/22/2026

The Art of Leadership is now on YouTube.

In the latest episode of Sacred Stream Radio, Laura Chandler is joined by Hal Adler and Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. , for a conversation exploring self-awareness, authenticity, and the inner work of leadership.

They also discuss the upcoming Telluride Leadership Summit, October 4–6, where Hal and Isa will continue the conversation in Telluride, Colorado.

🎥 Watch Episode 145 now: YouTube.com/

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