What we’re about
Welcome to the Vita Lumina Collective Meetup group!
Are you interested in:
- Spiritual growth
- Mindfulness
- Personal and career development
- Raising your consciousness
Want to get to know others with the same interests? This is the place to meet like-minded people and forge lasting connections. We're all about creating space for meaningful conversations and experiences along the journey of transformation.
Vita Lumina Collective is an eclectic group of skilled wellness professionals dedicated to helping people achieve higher consciousness, sustained wellbeing, and success in their personal and professional lives. At Vita Lumina, we empower individuals and groups to access their inner light, like a North Star guiding them to their fullest potential.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Sit & Share: Let’s Chat About Shifting Your Relationship With MoneyCarlson Park, Culver City , CA
Let’s gather in the park for an afternoon of connection, curiosity, and honest conversation.
This month’s Sit & Share is about leaning into financial alignment and how we can shift our relationship with money.
We’ll weave together a grounding exercise, meaningful conversation, shared reflection – and a touch of fun – in a relaxed, supportive space. No pressure. No small talk. Just the joy of sitting together, asking the questions, and seeing what unfolds.
What to Expect
We’ll begin with a brief grounding exercise, then explore thought-provoking prompts and short exercises in rotating small-group conversations. We'll have about four prompts, each about 15 minutes long.
Prompts may include:
- Your current feelings and relationship toward money (i.e., joy, dread, avoidance, abundance, scarcity)
- Journaling and exercises that can help you glean insights about your money story.
- What you'd like to change and carry forward
You’ll get to connect with several different groups throughout the afternoon, then gather as one circle to share insights and close together.
What to Bring
- Blanket, cushion, and/or chair
- Water bottle
- Wig, fun hat or accessory for a bit of flair (optional)
- Hat and/or sunglasses (recommended)
- Journal & pen/pencil (optional)
- Food and/or beverages (optional, some snacks and drinks will be provided)
Location: Carlson Park in Culver City (corner of Braddock & Motor Ave)
Google Maps Link. Look for the Vita Lumina Collective sign. Street parking is available.Cost: Free to attend. Donations appreciated via Venmo @vitaluminaco, but your presence is truly enough.
About the Vita Lumina Collective:
We are an eclectic group of skilled coaches and wellness professionals dedicated to helping people achieve higher consciousness, sustained wellbeing, and success in their personal and professional lives. At Vita Lumina, we empower individuals and groups to access their inner light, like a North Star guiding them to their fullest potential.
About The Facilitators:
Mel (she/they) is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach, who personally transformed themselves from burnout to engaged and motivated using the power of hypnotherapy. Mel's goal is to help busy professionals break free from the limiting experience of stress and burnout using the creative power of their mind through deep relaxation - this includes releasing out habits and beliefs around money that are holding us back from success. Learn more about her work at www.hypnomel.com and connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
Jackie (she/her) is a personal finance writer and is based in Los Angeles. She is an accredited AFC® financial counselor. Jackie is passionate about helping polyam folx and single, childfree women have greater awareness and alignment with their finances. She has in-depth experience writing about budgeting, investing, frugality, money, and relationships, and loves finding interesting stories that revolve around money. You can connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
- Meditation & Discussion: The Power of Love, Kindness, and CompassionSilver Lake grassy patch, Los Angeles, CA
Cultivating more love, kindness, and compassion for ourselves and others can be extraordinarily powerful. Curious how this works? Come sit with us and find out!
This event is based on Tristan's personal mastery approach, where we learn to make friends with our mind to cultivate personal growth and inner peace. We explore the intersections of Buddhism, Stoicism, modern Psychology, and other approaches towards this goal.
Our practices generally include some of the following:
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Metta (Loving-kindness)
- Breathwork
- Sound bath
- Journaling
No experience with these practices is necessary. Beginners are welcome! Even those of us who have been practicing for years are still learning, and we have so much to learn from each other. As they say in Zen, we must maintain a "beginners mind."
Our discussions are open to a variety of spiritual and scientific approaches to wellbeing, contentment, and enlightenment. We want to hear your ideas, but there's no pressure to speak in the group. If you prefer to just sit and listen, that's great!
Whether you are seeking to find inner peace, or simply a space to connect with like-minded individuals, we invite you to join us on this journey.
Cost: There is no cost to attend, but donations are appreciated through Venmo @Tristan-Blaine. Please do not feel any pressure to donate if you are unable. Your presence is enough!
To bring:
- Blanket, cushion, and/or chair
- Water bottle
- You may also want a hat and/or sunglasses
- Journal & pen/pencil (optional)
- Food and/or beverages to share (optional)
Location: Silver Lake grassy patch, next to Silver Lake Rec Center (South of the lake): https://maps.app.goo.gl/RyPio7rJRPcT2nmb7
NOTE: This is NOT the meadow, which is further north.Parking: There should be street parking available. If you can't find anything, try Redesdale Ave: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FKZt5dWNYuQRxnCK9
Tristan is a meditation teacher for personal mastery, business lawyer, author, and therapist in training. He is a founder of Vita Lumina Collective: VitaLumina.co
Here are some samples of his guided meditations:
https://www.youtube.com/@TristanBlaineMeditations
