Presence Rising supports the modern seeker in awakening consciousness, reconnecting you what is sacred so you can experience the extraordinary within everyday life. Through meditation, ceremony and insight you are guided to your own inner wisdom, intuition, and clarity. In this time of acceleration and change, Presence Rising offers you a compass and a map—so you can expand, flourish, and become a steady guide for those you love.
Upcoming Events
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Soul Retrieval & Sound
Friday, February 20, 2026
6:30 - 8:00 PM ET
In-Person (RVA) & OnlineSoul retrieval is a shamanic practice to restore pieces of the soul that may have been lost due to trauma, grief, or difficult life events. In this ceremony you will be guided in a meditative journey with immersive sound to reclaim the fragmented pieces of you. Restorative vibrations from the Tibetan singing bowls, chimes and shamanic drum will be your allies so that you are energetically supported throughout the experience.
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Spring Equinox Ceremony
Friday, March 20, 2026
6:30 - 8:00 PM ET
In-Person (RVA) & OnlineWe gather on the Spring Equinox, when day and night come into balance and the earth begins to awaken. Through a guided meditative journey woven with live sound healing, you will enter the inner landscape — like when Persephone rises from the underworld and spring returns to the world above. Drawing on this story as metaphor, we will explore themes of renewal, emergence and the courage to begin again.
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Foundations of Meditation 6-Week Course
Next dates to be announced
In-Person (RVA) & OnlineThis class is for beginners and for those desiring a consistent meditation practice. Through guided exploration, you’ll learn the foundations of meditation and experience how regular practice can bring steadiness, clarity, and resilience to your everyday life. Each week you will learn about and practice meditation in a supportive group, so that you can build your meditation practice.
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Meet the Founder
Solay L. Howell is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and shamanic practitioner. Her teaching blends esoteric mysticism with trauma-informed mindfulness, offering a gentle and insightful approach to awareness and healing. For over a decade, she has immersed herself in mystery school studies, vipassana meditation, sacred pilgrimage and the art of integrating spirituality into everyday life.
She is a graduate of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (2021) and has taught mindfulness in The Healing Trauma Program, a 9-month training for nervous system regulation.
In addition to teaching, Solay produces online courses and live events for world-renowned spiritual teachers including Eckhart Tolle, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Caroline Myss and many more.
