What we’re about

Awakening to Spirit (ATS) is a nationwide online spiritual community for soul-connected people who feel called to transcend ego-based identity and awaken more fully to their direct connection with Spirit.
This group meets exclusively online via Zoom and is open to participants anywhere in the United States. While ATS originally met in Sacramento and Davis, California, it is now returning as a virtual gathering space for seekers across the country.
ATS has a long and rooted history. The group met continuously for 18 years, supporting participants in deepening their spiritual practice, cultivating presence, and living from a more awakened, compassionate, and authentic place.
People drawn to this group are often inspired by nondual and contemplative spiritual teachings, including mindfulness, self-inquiry, embodied awareness, and wisdom traditions that point toward awakening beyond the personal self.
What to Expect
The group meets once per month for a 90-minute online gathering. Each meeting begins with a guided group meditation, followed by one or more of the following:

Discussion of a nondual spiritual teaching, book, or teacher
Experiential or embodied practices to deepen awareness and presence
Guest presentations aligned with contemplative spirituality
iRest practices to support nervous system regulation and spiritual integration
Group dialogue exploring what is currently nourishing participants’ spiritual lives, as well as what feels challenging or confusing on the path

The intention of ATS is to provide a grounded, respectful, and supportive space where participants can explore spiritual awakening while staying connected to everyday life, relationships, and inner truth.
Who This Group Is For
This group may resonate with you if you are:

Seeking a nationwide online spiritual community
Interested in nondual spirituality, mindfulness, or contemplative practice
Looking for meaningful spiritual connection without dogma
Drawn to inquiry into identity, presence, and awakening
Wanting a consistent, monthly Zoom-based spiritual gathering

Facilitator
Deborah Cohen, LMFT, has been studying nondual spiritual teachings in depth for over 30 years. She is also trained in body-based psychotherapies and spiritually integrated work, bringing a grounded, compassionate, and embodied approach to facilitation.
Additional Information
The group’s website is:
www.awakening2spirit.org