WEDNESDAY: “Music As Medicine: Altered States, Healing and The Brain” with Leonardo Canneto
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The District House is a weekly gathering and core benefit of District216. Guests are welcome to arrive for part or all of the evening to meet community members, connect with visiting speakers, and engage in thoughtful conversations across psychedelics, wellness, creativity, and conscious culture.
Topic: “Music As Medicine: Altered States, Healing and The Brain”Description: Explore the intersection of neuroscience, altered states, and music as medicine that’s transforming how we manage stress and amplify human potential. Dive into the emerging science of music healing where validated research, ancient wisdom, and transformative practice converge. This presentation is ideal for professional therapists, seasoned practitioners, and anyone who wants to learn more about incorporating music with their healing practices.
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm (Speaker at 6:30pm)
Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)
Members are Free to attend The District House evenings, and are prioritized when we reach capacity.
Guests Welcome to purchase $25 tickets to The District House evenings.
Note: We will be filming the speaker for the District216 Change Your Lens Series. Refreshments provided. |
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SPEAKER BIO
Speaker: Leonardo Canneto, Psychedelic Music Journey Facilitator
Leonardo Canneto is a musical innovator who blends mindfulness with sonic experiences. Originally from Argentina, he began his musical career in New York City at 18, recording albums, producing music, and touring as a multi-instrumentalist before settling in Los Angeles.
In 2018, he founded Zendo Stereo: Music Mindfulness, a groundbreaking concept combining live musical performances with guided meditation and psychedelics. The project has attracted over 30,000 hours of streamed sets and sold-out crowds across the United States.
Leonardo collaborates with mental health clinics and was invited to speak at MIT Santa Barbara on “Music, Mindfulness and Altered States”. Initiated into Vedic Meditation in 2007, he continues to pioneer the intersection of music, consciousness, and healing, drawing from Eastern philosophy and psychedelic medicine traditions. |
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RECAP: Mindy Lutch – Your Sacred Reboot to Manifest the Year of Your Dreams
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| Mindy brought the room into a sacred space designed to reconnect us with what we truly desire as we step into 2026. With her signature blend of intuitive guidance, healing presence, and grounded spiritual insight, she reminded us that manifestation is not about forcing outcomes or controlling the future. Instead, it’s about clearing what no longer serves us, opening the heart, and aligning our energy with the highest version of what’s possible.
One of the most resonant themes of the night was the idea that the Universe does not experience time the way humans do. So many of our frustrations come from believing that things must unfold on our schedule. But real manifestation often requires something deeper: trust, surrender, and a willingness to release expectation. It was a message many of us needed to hear.
A major highlight of the evening was the interview portion, led by Joshua Milne, stepping into the interviewer seat for just his second time. Joshua brought an honest and relatable curiosity to the conversation, asking the kinds of questions our community is actively living through right now: what do you do when you feel stuck in a project or a season of life? How do you manifest something big while still honoring your own timeline? And how do you keep trusting, especially when results feel delayed? |
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PARTNER POST: Peru Shipibo Medicine Retreat (March 11–20, 2026)
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| Join Shine Rilling, District 16 Speaker and Facilitator, and founder of Peace Sticks and World Peace Tribe, for a 10-day immersion at the Uni Kawa Center for World Peace in the Peruvian Amazon. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to work closely with Shipibo healers, connect deeply with the rainforest, and engage in sacred healing, service, and community.
The experience includes five ayahuasca ceremonies, individualized healing programs, plant and medicine teachings, river and jungle exploration, Talking Stick Councils, Peace Sticks, Yoga and community outreach with local children. Guests enjoy nourishing Amazonian cuisine made from fresh, locally grown foods.
Dates: March 11–20, 2026
Investment: $2,400 USD
Info: shinerilling@gmail.com
May the Forest be with you. |
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WED., JAN 28 – Conscious Connections “Foundations of Safety: Building Trust in Psychedelic Community Spaces”
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The District House is a weekly gathering and core benefit of District216. Guests are welcome to arrive for part or all of the evening to meet community members, connect with visiting speakers, and engage in thoughtful conversations across psychedelics, wellness, creativity, and conscious culture.
Topic: “Foundations of Safety: Building Trust in Psychedelic Community Spaces”When: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm (Conversation at 6:30pm)
Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)
Members are Free to attend The District House evenings, and are prioritized when we reach capacity.
Guests Welcome to purchase $15 tickets to The District House evenings.
Format: Networking & Roundtable Conversation. We will be discussing as a group in an open format in the room.
Note: We will not be filming this week’s conversation. Refreshments provided. |
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PARTNER NEWS: Therapy / Ceremony Room Available at LoDo Studios; Ideal for Therapists, Bodyworkers & Wellness Practitioners
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| If you’ve been to a District216 event here in Santa Barbara, you’ve been to LoDo Studios! Our host has an open room for rent — the same creative hub where we host workshops, gatherings, and community events.
This is an incredible opportunity for healers, bodyworkers, wellness practitioners, coaches, somatic guides, or any practitioner seeking an inspiring and peaceful environment to work with clients.
About the Space:
• Quiet, private room within our shared creative campus
• Perfect for bodywork, healing arts, 1:1 sessions, or small-format practices
• Warm, welcoming atmosphere with the District216 energy you already know and love
If you or someone in your circle is looking for a supportive home to grow their practice, we’d love to connect. Please Contact Us, and we’ll happily schedule a walk-through tour. |
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? District216 Has a New Digital Home — We’re Now Live on Circle! ?? ?
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We’re excited to share that District216 has officially migrated away from Mighty Networks to Circle, our new community platform built for connection, creativity, and seamless psychedelic exploration.
Circle offers a modern, social-media-style interface, richer chat and discussion features, and a beautifully organized video library with over 150 hours of District216 content. You’ll also find easy access to our Psychedelic Concierge Service, member threads, event archives, and more — all in a cleaner, more intuitive space.
If you’re already a D216 member, you should have received an email over the weekend with instructions on how to get set up on Circle. If you missed it, no worries, just reach out and we’ll get you connected.
Our evolution continues. Step inside the new portal and join us on Circle, or Login if you already have an account.
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Our January lineup is full of amazing thought leaders sharing their wisdom along with interactive elements. We will have 3 interviews, a Conscious Connections Roundtable, and a special Peace Sticks weekend event! |
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