CREATE - Trance States for Creativity

In this workshop is in collaboration with Magi Ancestral Meditation Supplements and guided by author and artist Tawhida Tanya Evanson, we will explore and engage in contemplative practices to attempt entry into liminal space and capture its epiphanies in word or drawing.

Tawhida Tanya Evanson is an award-winning Canadian poet, novelist, artist and Ashiq. Author of two novels and two poetry collections, she also has an extensive history of international vocal performance, audio recordings and films, including the acclaimed Afrofuturist concert film CYANO SUN SUITE (2023). She moonlights as a whirling dervish. Click to exlore her work here.

What is a trance state?

Altered states of consciousness where the thinking mind quiets down and intuitive, non-linear forms of awareness take over. These states can feel like being in "the zone," deeply immersed in a flow where time slows down, ideas come effortlessly, and creative expression feels guided by something beyond the rational mind.

We will be providing optional Magi Ancestral Meditation Supplements to enhance your experience.
Crafted with ancient wisdom and backed by neuroscience, Ancestral Magi offers a fast-track to deep presence. In just 15 minutes, this powerful formula shifts your brain into alpha/theta states—no years of practice required.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Guided instructed class
• Paper & drawing boards
• Pencils, colour pencils, pastels & more
• Being part of a community
• Engage in mystical practices of self-discovery and healing