Upcoming Events



Live In-Person Events. Let’s Connect!

It is my JOY to connect in person, heart-to-heart. I am coming to Southern California this coming June 15-July 1, 2024! See below upcoming events (more to be added). I love to share dance, adornment, travel and more with my amazing community… as well as make new friends & connections! Southern California will forever have my heart! :)

And… if you would like to travel with me, check out my upcoming small group tours HERE.

Pilgrimage/Adventures in 2024: Greece in September, Turkey in October, India in November! JOIN US!

Upcoming Events Summer 2024

  • Annual India Marketplace & Celebration with Lisa & Kathy

    June 16, 2024; 12pm - 4 pm

    Location: Private home in Carpinteria, CA

    Join us for our annual summer soiree! This year we inite ALL (bring the family & friends to also celebrate Father’s Day). We feature a marketplace of beautiful clothing, bags and jewelry designed & curated by Blue Eye Designs by Lisa, Lisa’s new project “Bhabi Ji Textiles” as well as jewelry & bags by Mud Lotus of Ojai. This is a POTLUCK as well… please bring a nourishing & healthy dish, side dish, appetizer, or non-alcoholic beverage to share with the community as well. Dance performances, travel stories, and so much FUN/CONNECTION/JOY to be had by all! Hosted by Kathy Hayden & Lisa Beck

  • Summer Solstice Soiree

    June 21, 2024; 4-7 pm

    Location: Mud Lotus Boutique in Ojai, CA

    Join us for an evening of FUN! Dance performance, India Storytelling, Tea & Treats served… plus 10% off all non-sale items in the shop! Featuring up-cycled silk sari dresses & kimonos, bamboo ryon designs, block print cotton, linen and so much more (bags, bedding, jewelry, etc)

    About: Mud Lotus creates women's wear by working with artisans using traditional weaving, dying and traditional textile printing methods. We promote ethical business practices, sustainability, upcycling, and seek to change the way we view our shopping experience and the business model in the world.

  • A Self Love Immersion through Breath, Beauty & Bodywork

    June 29 & 30

    Location: Private home in Fountain Valley, CA

    This mini day retreat is designed to be a healing salve for the soul and a gathering of deep nurturance for those who are ready to reclaim their inner peace, power and presence. Through somatic stretching, gentle breath work and fluid dance movements, we will build resilience, open energetic pathways and restore our life force energy. Through ancient wisdom teachings about the Mother Archetype, our Inner Mother and the Cyclical Seasons of the Feminine, we will reconnect with the extraordinary knowing of our hearts and wombs, learning the hidden art of bloom. Through ancestral massage and divine rituals of beauty, we will remember that tending is mending as we return to wholeness. Led by Joan N’go & Lisa Beck

  • Come celebrate India's impressive legacy of craft, art, dance and Ayurvedic medicine that spans millennia in Orange County!

    June 30, 2024; 10am - 2 pm

    Location: Private Residence in Fountain Valley, CA

    t ready for a delightful and vibrant gathering weaving together heritage craft, wellness, the healing arts and classical Indian dance. Mingle with amazing mamas and women. Explore pure authentic craft, Ayurvedic herbs and spices, mama and baby products, blockprint garments, handwoven bags, vintage silver and much more! This is a free event but you must RSVP. Led by Joan N’go & Lisa Beck

Past Events:

  • Annual Women's Gathering & Soiree: June 17 in Carpinteria, CA

    Our annual India Marketplace ~ featuring clothing, textiles, and handicrafts from India by Blue Eye Designs by Lisa and friends; Performances & Sharing ~ Live Dance, Music, Poetry, & more; Food ~ Vegetarian potluck (all guests please bring something healthy to share); Stories ~ Inspiring travel tales (India, Nepal, Europe, etc). Hosted by Kathy Hayden and Lisa Beck.

    Also featuring artwork by Jill Walker and adornment items by Mud Lotus of Ojai.

    Time: 12-4 pm

    Location: Directions given to all who RSVP

  • Restorative Dance Flow Series: June 21 & 28 in Ojai, CA

    Move in graceful and fluid ways in this gentle dance class that allows your heart to open fully and your nervous system to RELAX!

    Cost: $35 per class

    Location: Starborn Wellness, 109 E El Roblar Dr, Ojai CA 93023

  • Gather Your Magic: An Afternoon of Ceremony, Ritual & Embodiment ~ July 1 in Carpinteria, CA

    Led by Kris Seraphine & Lisa Beck, Gather Your Magic invites you to a deepening of heart opening and connection to your feminine soul. We guide you through nourishing and supportive practices for the body, heart and soul:

    • Powerful Cacao Ceremony

    • Dance Movement Medicine

    • Yoga & Breath Work

    • Sister Sharing & Potluck

    Time: 2-6 pm

    Location: Directions given upon registration

  • Summer Solstice Maharani Bazaar: June 24 in Fountain Valley, CA

    Joan Ngo (Ayurvedic Practitioner, Bodyworker, Kitchen Alchemist, Doula & Dakeeni Founder) & Lisa Beck (Dancer, Drummer, Designer of Blue Eye Designs & Vitalize Tours Founder) are two savvy travelers who have explored India solo for many years and now host retreats around the world. These multi-passionate women are thrilled to share with your their special creations, rare voyage finds and fascinating stories traversing the vast landscapes of India.

    Enjoy Ayurvedic sips and bites. Talks on Ayurvedic health and beauty. Live dance performances. Mini henna embellishments.

    This event is FREE but you must RSVP as space is limited.

    Time: 10am - 2 pm

    Location: Directions given upon RSVP