A Meditation & Spiritual Growth Circle

Awakened Hearts Collective

Are you longing for a place to slow down, connect authentically, and deepen your spiritual life without dogma or pressure? The Awakened Heart Collective is a welcoming meditation and spiritual growth circle for people who want to cultivate presence, compassion, and meaning in everyday life.

Each gathering we come together to practice meditation, explore timeless spiritual teachings, and reflect on how these insights can be lived, right here, in real human lives. This is a space for curiosity, honesty, and gentle growth, held in the spirit of loving presence and mutual respect.

Our discussions are inspired by a range of wisdom traditions and texts, including The Power of Now, The Four Agreements, The Untethered Soul, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras, the Tao Te Ching, and other contemplative and spiritual works. You do not need to have read these texts in advance—teachings are introduced in an accessible, grounded way.

Whether you’re new to meditation or have been practicing for years, you are welcome here.

What to Expect

  • Guided meditations to help you settle, ground, and reconnect

  • Gentle teachings and reflections on spiritual themes

  • Open, respectful group discussion and shared inquiry

  • A warm, inclusive space for community and connection

This Group Is For You If You:

  • Want to deepen your spiritual practice in a grounded way

  • Are curious about meditation and mindfulness

  • Value authentic connection and thoughtful conversation

  • Seek practical ways to integrate spirituality into daily life

Meeting Details

  • When: Usually the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month, 12:00–1:00 PM

  • Where: Summit GVL, 429 Roper Mountain Rd., Suite 901, Greenville, SC 29615

  • Cost: Suggested donation $10–20

How to Join

Please RSVP to reserve your spot for the next gathering.

🌿 Winter Series Breakdown: The Untethered Soul

Meeting 1 (January – First Gathering)

Theme: The Voice in the Head & the Seat of Awareness
“Who is listening to the thoughts?”

Primary focus:

  • Becoming aware of the inner narrator

  • Distinguishing awareness from thoughts and emotions

  • The beginning of inner freedom through observation

Related chapters:

  • Part I: Awakening Consciousness

    • “The Voice Inside Your Head”

    • “Your Inner Roommate”

    • “Who Are You?”

Experiential emphasis:

  • Noticing thoughts without trying to change them

  • Meditation as witnessing rather than controlling

  • Gentle curiosity toward inner experience

Meeting 2 (January – Second Gathering)

Theme: The Heart, Stored Energy & Emotional Patterns
“What happens when we stop closing?”

Primary focus:

  • How emotional experiences get stored in the body

  • The heart as an energetic center

  • Our habitual patterns of closing vs. opening

Related chapters:

  • Part II: Experiencing Energy

    • “The Energy Body”

    • “The Heart Center”

    • “Stuck Energy”

Experiential emphasis:

  • Feeling emotions as energy rather than stories

  • Softening resistance to discomfort

  • Practicing openness in small, safe ways

Meeting 3 (February – First Gathering)

Theme: Letting Go, Surrender & Inner Freedom
“What if we didn’t need to control life?”

Primary focus:

  • The practice of letting go

  • Surrender as an inner posture (not passivity)

  • Freedom from fear-based reactions

Related chapters:

  • Part III: Freeing Yourself

    • “Let Go Now or Fall”

    • “Removing Your Inner Thorn”

    • “Stealing Freedom from Your Soul”

Experiential emphasis:

  • Noticing where we grip, resist, or brace

  • Practicing release in real-time experiences

  • Exploring surrender as trust in awareness

Meeting 4 (February – Second Gathering)

Theme: Living from the Open Heart
“What does freedom look like in daily life?”

Primary focus:

  • Integrating awareness into relationships and choices

  • Living from presence rather than protection

  • Allowing life to move through us

Related chapters:

  • Part IV: Going Beyond

    • “Going Beyond the Limitations”

    • “Letting Go of Fear”

    • “The Path of Unconditional Happiness”

Experiential emphasis:

  • Bringing awareness into ordinary moments

  • Relating from openness rather than defense

  • Integration, reflection, and gentle intention-setting

AWAKENED HEART COLLECTIVE
Expanding Consciousness through Loving Presence and Community


Gather with us in community to:
✨ Cultivate resilience and inner peace
✨ Practice mindfulness & meditation
✨ Connect with like-minded individuals

Donated-based Event | Open to All

“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

This group is for you if you:

  • Feel a sense of concern or disillusionment about the state of the world (e.g., global issues like war, environmental devastation, political corruption, and social injustices), and are looking for ways to regain hope and purpose.

  • Desire to cultivate inner peace and resilience—those who are feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges and wish to reconnect with their inner sense of calm, intuition, and love.

  • Are open to spiritual practices that can help foster empathy, compassion, and a higher sense of unity—whether through meditation, somatic experiencing, prayer, or other mindfulness techniques.

  • Value community and collective healing, recognizing the importance of being part of a conscious group that is working toward personal growth and social change.

  • Want to contribute to a more compassionate world, with a focus on long-term, generational impact rather than short-term, individual gratification.

  • Have a growth mindset, and are willing to engage in the “messy” work of self-awareness, responsibility, and continual self-improvement.

Events facilitated by Andrea Woods.

I’m passionate about creating grounded, sacred spaces where people can explore spirituality in a way that feels embodied, practical, and supportive. I deeply believe in the power of community to foster healing, insight, and transformation, and I’m honored to walk alongside you on this journey.

“Within the stillness of meditation, we discover the boundless universe within ourselves—a sanctuary where the whispers of our soul become the guiding stars of our journey.”