The Power of Being an Anam Cara

Awakening Soul Friendship through Presence and Connection

A 90-Minute Workshop with Kathleen B. Shannon

“A friend is a loved one who awakens your life in order to free the wild possibilities within you.”

— John O’Donohue, Anam Ćara

About the Workshop:

In Celtic tradition, an anam cara, Gaelic for “soul friend” is someone who sees you deeply and helps you awaken to your true self.

In this 90-minute gathering, we’ll explore what it means to live and love from that kind of presence. This is where friendship becomes a spiritual practice.

You’ll Experience

• Reflection on what soul friendship means to you

• Simple ways to bring presence and safety into connection

• Guided inner alignment practice

• Partner exercises in attunement and co-regulation

• Quiet moments to reflect, integrate, and renew

Facilitator

Kathleen B. Shannon

Educator • Coach • Companion in Soul Ecology

Kathleen brings together the wisdom of systems theory,

attachment theory, and contemplative practice to help people

live with authenticity and compassion.

Details

When: December 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Where: Yoga Center of Black Mountain

Duration: 90 minutes

Exchange: donations go to Appalachian Community Relief

Register on Mind Body App

“When the soul awakens, the search begins — and you can never go back.”

— John O’Donohue