The Awakening Hour
A Sound & Soul Gathering
with Rev. Elaine Whitefeather – Medicine Woman
Hosted and held by Julie Kalua — sound healer, ceremonial guide, and energetic container
for the evening.
Thursday, October 16th, 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: $45 • Limited to 25 participants
Live event here at East West Bookshop
This event fills up quickly: register early
Join us for The Awakening Hour, a sacred evening of sound, reflection, and soul-centered dialogue with
Rev. Elaine Whitefeather — medicine woman, spiritual teacher, and author of An Awakened Humanity: Shifting from Fear to Love.
About the Host:
Julie Kalua is a Hawaiian sound healer and temple facilitator whose work is rooted in ancestral remembrance, energetic integrity, and ceremonial space keeping. Drawing upon the spiritual wisdom of her lineage and her role as a guide at East West, Julie opens the evening with a grounding sound bath and holds the full energetic container for this experience with Rev. Elaine Whitefeather.
Together, we will journey through:
• A short reading from An Awakened Humanity
• A heart-centered talk: What It Means to Be Human in These Times
• A soul-inquiry reflection circle (please bring a journal; pens provided)
• A guided meditation for grounding and intention-setting
• Community connection and book signing
This evening is more than a talk — it is a circle of remembrance and an invitation to step more fully into the path of compassion, courage, and conscious living.
📘 Signed Books Available
Elaine’s book An Awakened Humanity will be available for purchase after the event.
Special event price: $15 (limited to 10 signed copies).
What to Bring:
An open heart - Journal - Pens provided (If you don’t have a journal, loose paper and pens will be available.
🌿 What to Expect
Opening Sound Bath – a short sound journey with gong, drum & singing bowls to ground and clear your energy
Elaine’s Offering – reading, teaching, reflection, and guided meditation
Soul-Inquiry Journaling – time to write and reflect (bring a journal; pens provided)
Community Connection – optional sharing and conversation
Book Signing – opportunity to purchase a signed copy of An Awakened Humanity ($15, limited to 10 copies)
About Julie Kalua
Julie Kalua is a sound healer, educator, and buyer for East West Bookshop’s singing bowl department. With over three years of experience selecting and working with bowls, she brings a finely attuned ear for subtle tones and resonance, developed through years of direct practice and offering sound experiences to the community.
Passionate about sharing the power of sound and vibration as a healing tool, Julie offers workshops, sound baths, and one-on-one sessions that create sacred spaces for balance and transformation. Her deeper intention is to empower people with practices they can carry into their own lives—helping them connect with sound as a resource for clarity, healing, and inner strength.
Rev. Elaine Whitefeather
Rev. Elaine Whitefeather is a medicine woman, spiritual teacher, and author of An Awakened Humanity: Shifting from Fear to Love. With decades of experience guiding individuals and communities through healing, reflection, and conscious living, she brings both grounded wisdom and visionary clarity to her work.
Her book speaks directly to those navigating times of uncertainty, offering a path from fear to love through insight, reflection, and community dialogue. Elaine’s gatherings weave together reading, storytelling, meditation, and soul-inquiry — inviting participants to step into deeper presence, courage, and compassion.
Guided Meditation
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Attending my first Sound Healing with Reiki session was a deeply restorative and unique experience. From the moment I arrived, the peaceful environment set the tone for relaxation. As the session unfolded, the Reiki and sound healing blended beautifully—I felt warmth, tingling, and even a floating sensation. Afterward, I felt lighter, clearer, and emotionally uplifted. If you’re looking for stress relief, emotional healing, or deep relaxation, I highly recommend a session with Jennifer and Julie.
-Judy
“An absolutely amazing evening. I love your passion in guiding others, and honoring everyone’s unique spiritual journey. Such great information!”
—Eric Evangelista
“Thank you so much for all you share. This morning my meditation with my bowl was enhanced immeasurably. I am especially grateful for how beautifully the universe put me right where I needed to be.”
—Kate
“A special thank you for the beautiful sound bath experience. Your energy was absolutely fantastic. I appreciate your messages about the moments of presence, gratitude, and love.”
—J.C.
Julie & Elaine - Pescadero, CA