Art & Soul Meditation

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day! Here is a special Earth Day mandala that I made with some new wildflowers that I found! Get outside today, appreciate the beauty of nature, and do something good for the earth!

04/19/2025

Lately, it’s been such lovely weather to get out in nature and make mandalas! I’ve been enjoying spotting some beautiful wildflowers and tiny little baby trees and ferns out in the woods around our cabin!

04/08/2025

I’m finally making nature mandalas again! I went through a rough period this past fall and winter, from a major health crisis to a move and job hunt. The weather also kept me from this beloved practice of mine. But now…spring is here and things are looking a little brighter. I’m enjoying getting out more, especially in the area around my cabin. There are lots of nature treasures to find, and I enjoy creating with them. So, here are some of my most recent mandalas. Look for more to come as the spring progresses!

04/04/2025

This week has been lovely and warm, and I have been thrilled to get out and discover some new natural spaces. It’s nice to be able to explore our new area, and even nicer that we have a trail down to a creek and little waterfall on the property where we live. I took the kids down to our little waterfall yesterday to paint rocks, and I’m looking forward to some camping and water play there later in the spring and summer. Oh…and of course I made a couple of nature mandalas recently.

03/02/2025

Winter Update Post 2: Moving to rural Sparta has been quite an adjustment. However, despite the inconvenience of being removed much of civilization 😆, it’s been fun to explore the 3 little towns that are closest to us: Sparta, Crossville, and Cookeville. We have found some cute little local spots that we will continually visit. We also ventured out to Nashville one weekend, where we discovered an awesome greenhouse restaurant! I’ve also continued to make trips to Knoxville for doctor appointments and, of course, monthly sound baths at the Sacred Owl. It’s certainly been an eventful winter.

02/28/2025

Winter Update Part 1: You may have noticed that it’s been quite a while since I’ve posted to social media. Well, I truly feel like I’ve been hibernating this winter. It’s been both a challenging and beautiful few months. Our cabin has absolutely been a bright spot. We all love living here. It is gorgeous in the snow. We have also had some real struggles since we’ve been here, and my health is still not 💯. Changing providers and adjusting to a new place and new job has been exhausting, but I’ve also met some great people. We’ve also found some fun places for the kids to play. And… I shall save the rest for the next update for the next post.

02/20/2025

Come take part in a relaxing and rejuvenating experience including the benefits of Himalayan salt and sound vibrations. You will be transported to another place, and come back with fresh energy. Both sound and salt therapy are proven to support and increase wellness, and you can experience both this weekend. Book now while spots are available!!

Join Ivy in the salt room this Sunday, 2/23 at 4:00, for a sound healing journey! Space is limited to 6. Please RSVP https://www.thesacredowlandsaltroom.com/event-details/sound-healing-journey-in-the-salt-room-2025-02-23-16-00

01/23/2025

Check out what’s happening this Sunday at The Sacred Owl and Salt Room. There are lots of events and activities to chose from, including 2 sound healing events! That’s right…I’m back in Knoxville for a limited time.

The monthly Reiki Sound Bath has been a smashing success, and if you’re not sure about that one or you’ve already tried it, consider attending a brand new event…Sound in the Salt Room! For the first time, you can relax in a salt spa with the live sound of singing bowls, flute, drums and more!! Don’t miss out on these 2 opportunities!!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! The first new thing I tried in 2025 was a huge success…making latkes for my Jewish boyfriend! Yum! 😋 I’m looking forward to lots of new exciting things in 2025! We wish each of you an awesome 2025! #2025

12/09/2024

It’s been a long time since the last update. So, here’s the scoop… This year has been a year of many transitions and many new things. Here at the end of the year, I am experiencing a rather significant transition. I am moving to a new place with a new job and a new person in my life. and I found ourselves a cozy little cabin in the woods of Sparta, TN. Moving during the holiday seasons is certainly a challenge, but it has also been so exciting decorating our new place and adding Christmas touches! I went on a short hike on the property this weekend and made a nature mandala. I feel truly blessed and grateful! I am doing sound healing events again. You can find me next weekend at the doing a Reiki Sound Bath with . Watch here for more details!

10/24/2024

✨This week's Practitioner Spotlight is Wren ✨

Ivy Wren is a Meditation Teacher, Sound Healer, and Therapeutic Art Coach at Art & Soul Meditation. She leads groups in breathwork and creative visualization, and then artfully weaves the sounds of the crystal singing bowls, steel tongue drum, chimes, Native American flute, gongs, frame drum, and her voice into a soothing and renewing experience of vibrational healing. She also leads Art, Meditation, and Forest Bathing workshops around the Knoxville area, as well as offering Private Reiki-infused Sound Healing Sessions. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook at Art & Soul Meditation

09/11/2024

Wow! What a summer it has been! I’ve had the privilege of hosting many sound baths and forest bathing events, as well as helping out with my daughter’s summer musical, swimming at Meads Quarry, and celebrating some important milestones in my life. I’m looking forward to more excitement this fall, as I continue to serve as a healer and catalyst for growth in this community. So, keep watching for new events to come!