Shakaste Wellness

12/15/2025

“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
-Bob Marley

12/12/2025

12/05/2025

Grateful to be a part of this community 🙏🏽

Donna Castro Donna Jill Castro Shakaste Wellness Yoga Sound Healing Sound Bath Meditation Breathwork Yoga Trapeze Yoga for Surfers

12/02/2025

Sound has become my anchor — a gentle pull out of the past, out of the “what ifs,” and back into the only place I can truly breathe: the present moment.

There was a time when I lived everywhere except here… replaying old stories, planning the next step, trying to stay “on.” But the bowls, the vibrations, my dog curled up beside me — they remind me that healing doesn’t have to be grand.

Sometimes it’s one note.
One breath.
One safe place to land.

And in those small, sacred pauses, peace finds its way back in. ✨🐾🔔

🌿 May these vibrations ripple out from my home to yours — grounding us, softening us, and guiding each of us back to presence. May we all find a moment today that feels like returning home to ourselves.

12/02/2025

Atmospheric conditions create a different way SOUND is carried from season to season. Cold air has denser molecules and lays closer to the ground which is known as a "Temperature Inversion." Because of this sound is delivered very differently in the winter than in any other season. Pay attention to how, when in snow, there more of a "Sound Booth" quality to sound (sound becoming dampened due to density of snow) as well as the sound will travel further due to denser air particles. Leave your comments below on how the cold affects your sound work.

11/16/2025

In a world that glorifies busy, we forget how powerful just a few minutes of stillness can be.
Sound bath meditation isn’t about escaping work — it’s about returning to balance within it.

Even a short session can:
✨ Calm the nervous system
✨ Clear mental fog
✨ Restore focus and creativity
✨ Shift the entire energy of a room

Imagine your team pausing for 30 minutes to reset through sound — and returning refreshed, grounded, and inspired.

Because true wellness isn’t about time — it’s about tuning in.

🎵 Corporate sound meditation bookings now open — DM “Sound” to bring sound healing to your workspace.

09/29/2025

How do you transition into autumn with more presence and less stress?

Work, deadlines, and constant demands can keep our nervous systems in overdrive.

On October 10th at Suryaside Yoga, I’ll be guiding an Autumn Sound Meditation designed to reset the mind and body through the power of sound frequencies.

This practice isn’t just about relaxation — it’s science-backed. Sound meditation can help:

✔ Reduce stress and tension
✔ Support deeper sleep
✔ Improve focus and clarity

If you’ve been running on empty, this is your invitation to pause, recharge, and align with the natural rhythm of the season.
📍 Suryaside Yoga | October 10 | 7–8pm
✨ Limited spots available — reserve today :)

09/20/2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-equinox-sound-bath-tickets-1693606305049?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a relaxing online sound bath to welcome the Fall Equinox with soothing sounds and positive energy!

07/01/2025

🌊✨ I’m Hosting My First-Ever Retreat!! ✨🌊
…and I’m co-creating it with the amazing Jamie from — meditation master, intuitive chef, and ocean soul brother. 💙

This has been a dream for years — one I scribbled into journals and whispered into waves — and now it’s REAL.

Introducing:
Ocean Soul Retreat
📍 Rockaway Beach, NY
🗓 Saturday, July 19 | ⏰ 11AM–8:30PM

A full-day nervous system reset — rooted in rest, reflection, and reconnection. Together, Jamie and I have curated a healing journey that blends movement, stillness, nourishment, and nature.

Here’s what’s included:
🧘‍♀️ Morning yoga + sound bath meditation (guided by me)
🥗 Nourishing plant-based lunch prepared by Jamie
☀️ Free time to journal, reflect, or float in the ocean
🧘 Evening restorative yoga + breathwork
🔥 Bonfire sound bath under the stars
🏡 Optional overnight stay (shared cozy room w/ 2 sweet cats 🐾)

This retreat is for you if:
• You’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or in need of a reset
• You long for a space that doesn’t demand anything from you
• You’re craving healing, community, and nature’s embrace

✨ Early bird: $222 (until July 5)
🎟 Regular: $333
📲 Venmo to claim your spot

Come as you are. Leave restored.
Let the ocean hold you. Let us hold space for you.

Click link below to join 👇🏽

A Day of Rest, Healing & Ocean-Side Renewal with Jaime & Donna Step away from the noise and return to yourself. Join us in Rockaway Beach for a day of yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, and nourishing meals set against the calming backdrop of the ocean. We'l

06/19/2025

6/20/205 Friday 7:30pm 👇
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🌞 Virtual Summer Solstice Sound Bath

Tune In. Let Go. Align With the Light — From Home.

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a restorative sound bath designed to help you reset, release, and realign. From the comfort of your own space, allow healing frequencies to guide you inward as we honor the light, warmth, and energy of the summer solstice.

Grab a spot in my exclusive webinar!

04/02/2025

🌏To celebrate Earth Day, immerse yourself in a rejuvenating Breath & Sound Bath experience. Connect with nature's energy, release stress, and realign with the planet's rhythms.

Experience deep relaxation, harmony, and renewal as you harmonize with the Earth. Find inner peace, tranquility, and balance. Let this be a reminder of the importance of connecting with our environment.

Join us for a journey of renewal and connection.

April 18, 2025 7-8:30pm at Suryaside Yoga

Click here to join: https://shorturl.at/CL5vQ