Sixth Street Synergy is a series of adults workshops that fall under the umbrella of health, wellness, arts, crafts, environmental sustainability and social justice. 

See below for upcoming workshops, classes, lectures and their descriptions and details. Each week we will be offering something new or different! 

Questions? Or interested in teaching a workshop that you feel falls in alignment with what we offer? Contact us at jen@sixthstreetcenter.org

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PAST WORKSHOPS

Herbs for Stress + Anxiety

In this experiential workshop, we will explore several herbs that gently and effectively relieve stress and anxiety, nourish the nervous system, and lift your mood. We'll taste infusions and enjoy their soothing vibrations, and learn how to make custom blends for tinctures teas, and infused oils. 

You'll walk away knowing how to work with these herbs in practical, uncomplicated ways. Discover how easy and accessible herbal medicine can be (no experience necessary!). 

Herbal Medicine: Hand Salve Making

In this workshop you will learn about herbal remedies that can be made in oil based form for topical usage. You will learn how to craft your own salve from a plant that began its medicine making process in the Belizean rainforest! All materials will be provided for you and you will take home the salve you make in class.

All proceeds of this workshop will be donated to "Kids to the Rainforest!" a cross-cultural immersion youth program trip to Belize that Sixth Street Community Center is hosting.

What's Your Sign? All about the sun, moon and rising signs.

Common questions we are asked when we first meet someone:
hi, what's your name? where do you live? >> what's your sign? <<

This workshop will go over the question we all ask ourselves: Whats the difference between the sun, the moon and rising sign? 

We will go in-depth into these topics with lots of room for interaction and discussion. By going over these archetypes, we are able to identify a major part of an individual's essential needs, making it easier to understand our sense of fulfillment. ​

Life Path: Astrology Workshop

Whether you use the word destiny, fate, karma, or life purpose - astrology allows you to look into the details of your path. In this workshop, we will explore the elements that reveal one's calling in life. We will:
-discuss the Ouroboros, the snake that eats it's own tail and how it's rich symbolism for the life cycle is expressed in many traditions.
-explore eclipses and how they are one of the most dramatic and important factors to pay attention to when assessing fate
-identify and explore the ideas of fate, destiny, and karma through an astrological lens
-identify our individual life path signatures

Chocolate Making:
Stone Ground From Bean to Bar!

In this workshop you will learn about the history and medicinal value of cacao while learning how to craft chocolate from scratch. Using a traditional stone ground method and organic raw cacao beans from Belize, we will toast and shell the beans, grind them on a Maya grinding stone and create custom flavorings to make some truly divine chocolate. This workshop will show you all you need to know how to make your own special chocolates just in time for Valentine's Day!

Astrology 101: Introduction to Planetary Language 

This class will give the fundamental language around astrology and the planets. In this workshop we will go over:
- a brief history of astrology and the intersection of astronomy and astrology
- the 13th sign
- the planets (practical summary through myth, symbol and sign) 

​Opening and Healing the Heart
​through Herbs and Crystals

In this workshop, you'll learn crystal, plant, and healing rituals to help free and elevate your heart. We will cover emotions such as grief, fear, safety, trust and doubt, unconditional love, feeling safe and supported by the universe, self esteem/self love, recovery from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and how to feel balance in your relationships with others

Herbal Medicine: ​Making Tinctures

In this workshop, we will learn about herbal remedies that can be made in liquid form and learn how to craft a tincture from a plant that began its medicine making process in the Belizean rainforest!

​All proceeds of this workshop will be donated to "Kids to the Rainforest!" a cross-cultural immersion youth program trip to Belize that Sixth Street Community Center is hosting. 

Herbs for Energetic Cleansing
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We will explore the many way that herbs have been used to shift the energetic patterns of our physical environment and mental state. For much of human history various cultures have used herbs to ease negativity, draw in positive forces, provide protection, and uplift the spirit . We will discus some of the herbs that have historic use in this capacity and do a group collaboration to create your own room essence to take home.

Shibori Hand-Dye Techniques

You will learn the basics of Shibori- an ancient Japanese dying technique. We will cover several of the techniques using a vat of indigo dye and light colored natural fabrics. The fabric, dye, and materials will be provided- but please bring along any light colored garments you’d like to give a splash of color!

Sacred Smoke: Exploring Plant Spirit Medicine Through Herbal Smoking Blends

Learn about the sacred practice of smoking plants to invoke their spirit for healing purposes. This interactive class shares knowledge of the medicinal properties of herbs when smoked and how to create custom herbal blends. We will discuss legal herbal smokes for soothing the respiratory system, relaxing the nervous system, and shifting consciousness. We will practice blending herbs, rolling different sized and shaped herbal smokes, and smoking them in class to experience the effects of connecting with plant spirit medicine. Smoking blends and some single herbs will be available for sale after the workshop.

New Moon Breathwork Class

Did you know that you change your reality in every moment by changing your breath?

Pranayama Breathwork is an incredibly powerful, effective self-healing practice that releases trauma, stored pain, emotional blocks, and stuck energy in the body. Breathwork is a fast and easy way to get clarity about a situation, release old programs and patterns, and restore your physical, emotional and spiritual body to a state of wholeness. You can actually feel your vibration rising with this ancient practice!

RECESS is a 90 minute play-shop that explores how we might live more creatively, fully, and genuinely in our daily lives. It begins with moving meditation, transitions into a creative contemplation, opens space to make art, and gives each participant tools to bring creative practice into everyday life. ​​