Willow Sat Narayan

Events

Gatherings

Community grief circles, Death Cafés, conversations about age and change, and grief rituals — places where sorrow does not need to remain private or unwitnessed.

Upcoming

Nothing is on the calendar right now. Community grief circles gather regularly at Soul Fire Temple, and new dates are announced through the newsletter.

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Past gatherings13 earlier events — a sense of what tends to happen here.
Sep
12

September 12, 2026 · 1:00–5:00 pm

The Grief Commons: A Community Grief Ritual

Obsidian Lodge

A four-hour community grief ritual where sorrow is honored as sacred and soul is met in community — through story, song, silence, movement, creativity, council and shared witness.

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Jun
10

June 10, 2026 · 5:30–7:00 pm

Community Grief Circle

Soul Fire Temple

An intimate, open grief circle at Soul Fire Temple, co-facilitated by Willow Sat Narayan and Jonathan Stemer. All expressions of grief are welcome; reserve your space in advance.

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Jan
30

January 30, 2026 · 6:30–8:30 pm

Shedding The Mortal Coil: A Community Journey into Death’s Wisdom through Ritual & the Healing Arts

Ripple Journeywork

Session One: Coming Down to Earth — a grounded, embodied exploration of death, grief and descent through ritual, story, somatic practice, breath, toning and council. Offered freely.

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Jan
7

January 7, 2026 · 5:30–7:00 pm · 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Community Grief Circle

Soul Fire Temple

An intimate, open grief circle held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, co-facilitated by Willow Sat Narayan and Jonathan Stemer. All expressions of grief are welcome.

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Sep
22

September 22, 2025 · 10:00–11:30 am

“Shedding The Mortal Coil” Community Death Cafe

Soul Fire Temple

An agenda-free conversation about death — a brave space to listen and share through wisdom, stories, songs, movement and contemplation.

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Aug
2

August 2, 2025 · 5:00–8:00 pm

Sonic Soul Restorative: A Low Dose Psilocybin Conscious Dying, Elemental Sound Journey

Gather Service Center

A three-hour, low-dose psilocybin conscious dying sound journey at Gather Service Center in Salem, with health screening, preparation and integration included. Register in advance — space is limited.

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Jul
20

July 20, 2025 · 7:00–9:00 pm

Sonic Soul Restorative: A Conscious Dying, Elemental Sound Journey Through Ritual, Storytelling, Movement and Sound

Soul Fire Temple

A conscious dying journey of ritual, storytelling, movement and sound through elemental remembrance and dissolution. Register in advance — space is limited.

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Jul
14

July 14, 2025 · 10:00–11:30 am

“Shedding The Mortal Coil” Community Death Cafe

Soul Fire Temple

An agenda-free conversation about death — a brave space to listen and share through wisdom, stories, songs, movement and contemplation.

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Jul
9

July 9 – August 6, 2025 · 5:30–7:00 pm · Five Wednesdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6

Bringing Death Home: A Community Exploration Series on Death Denial

Soul Fire Temple

Five Wednesday-evening gatherings exploring death denial in ourselves, our culture and the collective body through inquiry, ritual, breathwork, story and reflection. Drop in or attend them all.

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May
31

May 31, 2025 · 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Sonic Soul Restorative: A Conscious Dying Journey for Psilocybin Facilitators (4 CEUs available) and Other Wellness Practitioners

Obsidian Lodge

An in-person experiential workshop with Willow Sat Narayan, Lance Jordan and Ben Brubaker exploring ritual and sonic tools for healing and wellness. Four CEUs available for psilocybin facilitators.

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Apr
21

April 21, 2025 · 4:00–5:15 pm

Being with Grief: By Way of Council

Soul Fire Temple

A council circle for being with grief in its many forms — speaking and listening from the heart, opened with meditation, breath and gentle healing movement.

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Apr
13

April 13, 2025 · 4:15–6:30 pm

Sonic Soul Restorative: A Conscious Dying, Elemental Journey Through Ritual, Storytelling, Movement and Sound

280 West Broadway

A guided two-hour conscious dying journey of ritual, storytelling, movement and a 45–55 minute sound journey through the dissolution of the elements, with Willow Sat Narayan and Lance Jordan.

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Feb
11

February 11, 2025 · 10:00–11:30 am

End of Life Planning For Peace (Group Session)

Soul Fire Temple

A small group gathering to explore your end-of-life wishes and the documents that support them — advance directives, POLST, Five Wishes, ethical wills — opening with ritual and intention.

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