About this Event
For centuries, questions about purpose, consciousness, and the soul have belonged largely to philosophy and spirituality. Today, neuroscience is beginning to explore many of these same questions from a new perspective.
In this Spark Salon, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Helen Lavretsky explores the intersection of science, spirituality, and mental health, drawing from her new book, Living from the Soul: The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening. She examines how contemplative practices such as meditation, yoga, and mindfulness can influence the brain, reduce stress, strengthen resilience, and foster greater well-being.
Blending decades of clinical research with insights from wisdom traditions, Lavretsky explores what it means to live from the soul and how cultivating compassion, purpose, and higher awareness can transform the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the challenges of everyday life.
5:00 p.m.: Doors open, reception
6:00 p.m.: Program begins promptly, doors close no late admittance
7:00 p.m.: Reception
Prior to the event you will receive an email from Unlikely Collaborators’ building registration system (coming from: [email protected]) to confirm your attendance and to offer pre-check in for the event. During the in-person check in process each attendee will be required to:
- Present a government-issued ID
- Take a photo for the building registration system
- Review and sign a general liability waiver and a house rules agreement (can be completed during pre-check in)
- Wear an event badge that displays your first name
No exceptions.
Attendance is complimentary, full and completed registration is required. Admission is granted on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached. Doors open at 5:00pm and close promptly at 6:00pm. Late entry is not permitted as the event is being filmed and livestreamed.
Attendance is limited to individuals aged 16 and older.
No pets allowed (except for service animals), no outside food or beverages allowed.
Dr. Lavretsky is the author of Living from the Soul: The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening.
Event venue & nearby stays
1520 2nd St, 1520 2nd Street, Santa Monica, United States
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