The Collective

02/23/2026

The aging you've been taught to accept as inevitable? It's largely optional.

This isn't about anti-aging creams or expensive supplements. It's about understanding the three interconnected factors that are actually driving cellular decay—and the surprisingly simple (but not easy) practices that reverse them.

We've been sold a story about aging that focuses on genetics and time. But what if aging is really about accumulation—of toxins, of cellular debris, of unprocessed stress?

In this article, I break down:

• Why heavy metals (including those in certain medical interventions) are silently destroying your mitochondria

• How damaged mitochondria create a vicious cycle that accelerates aging exponentially

• Why chronic stress isn't just "in your head"—it's creating measurable cellular damage

• The three practices that address all of this simultaneously (and cost you nothing)

This is for people who are tired of being told their symptoms are normal, their concerns are unfounded, and their healing is impossible.

Your body wants to heal. Your job is to remove the obstacles.

Read the full article: https://www.rebelco-op.com/musings/2026/2/22/the-three-pillars-of-aging-a-framework-for-cellular-decay-and-regeneration

02/09/2026

Why does sound healing actually work?

We get this question a lot, so let's break it down.

Your nervous system has two main states:
1. Sympathetic (fight/flight/freeze—stress, survival mode)
2. Parasympathetic (rest/digest/heal—safety, recovery mode)

Most of us are stuck in sympathetic activation. Chronic stress. Racing thoughts. Poor sleep. Digestive issues. Anxiety. Your body thinks it's constantly under threat.

Here's the thing: you can't think your way out of this. Your nervous system doesn't speak the language of logic. It speaks the language of sensation and frequency.

Sound healing works because:
Low-frequency sounds from crystal singing bowls and gongs activate the vagus nerve—the main pathway of your parasympathetic nervous system. This signals to your body: "You're safe. You can rest. You can heal."

One sound bath can create a noticeable shift. But multiple sessions over several days? That's when transformation happens. Your nervous system starts to remember what regulation feels like.

At Return to the Sacred (September 17-20), you'll experience:
• Morning sound journeys to gently awaken your system
• Evening sound journeys to integrate and release what you're ready to let go of
• 4 days of deep nervous system recalibration

This is why people cry during sound baths. Why they fall asleep. Why they feel lighter afterward. It's not placebo. It'sThis is why people cry during sound baths. Why they fall asleep. Why they feel lighter afterward. It's not placebo. It's regulation.

Learn more: https://www.rebelco-op.com/return-to-the-sacred-retreat-in-bayfield-wi

Have you experienced a sound bath before? What was it like? Share in the comments—I'd love to hear.

02/07/2026

September 17-20: Where your story meets sacred waters 🌊

Wild rice. Sound & silence. Lake Superior stretching to the horizon.

This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a remembering.

Four days to decompress, to listen, to tell the story only you can tell. Sound baths that move through you. Nature that holds you. World-class food that nourishes more than body. And the framework to help you see what’s been calling you all along.

Sacred land. Deep work. Your next chapter begins here.

Limited spaces. Link in bio.

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02/07/2026

Sunday 10-11:15 a.m.

Join Adrienne for a special Kundalini Pop-up during this crystalline season of outer ice and inner fire. Move, shed some layers, be present!

Come experience all the facets of your beautiful heart and become crystal clear. 💎💎

https://www.rebelco-op.com/events-and-workshops/2026/2/8/crystalline-heart-kundalini-pop-up-with-adrienne

02/07/2026

What does "Return to the Sacred" actually mean?

I've been thinking a lot about this word—sacred—and what it means in our everyday lives.

Sacred isn't religious (unless that's your practice). It's about what matters most. What you've forgotten in the noise of daily life. What your soul is asking you to remember.

For most of us, we've lost touch with what's sacred:
• Our bodies (we push through exhaustion instead of listening)
• Our intuition (we override it with logic and "shoulds")
• Our connection to nature (we've forgotten we're part of it)
• Our clarity (we're so busy we can't hear ourselves think)

This retreat is about remembering.

Through sound healing, you'll experience what it feels like when your nervous system finally relaxes.

Through time in nature on Lake Superior, you'll reconnect with rhythms your body recognizes.

Through community and solitude, you'll find space to hear yourself again.

You'll leave with clarity on your next right step. Not because someone told you what to do, but because you remembered what you already know.

September 17-20. Wild Rice Retreat, Bayfield, Wisconsin.

Registration and full details: https://www.rebelco-op.com/return-to-the-sacred-retreat-in-bayfield-wi

What does "sacred" mean to you? I'd love to hear in the comments.

02/06/2026

Return to the Sacred: September 17-20, 2025

I'm excited to share something Luke and I have been planning: a 4-day retreat on the shores of Lake Superior at Wild Rice Retreat in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

This isn't a typical wellness weekend. It's a chance to come home to yourself through sacred practice, sound, and nature.

What's included:
🎶 Daily sound journeys (morning sessions to awaken, evening sessions to integrate and release)
🌲 Guided forest hikes and an adventure day to the Apostle Islands
🫁 Yoga nidra and breathwork
❄️ Optional sauna and cold plunge
🍽️ Farm-to-table meals prepared with local ingredients
❤️‍🔥 Balance of community connection and time alone for reflection

Why September? The turn of season—summer moving into fall—is a natural time for letting go and getting clear on what's next.

We're keeping this intimate. Limited spots available.

If you've been feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unclear about your next step—this might be exactly what you need.

Learn more and register: https://www.rebelco-op.com/return-to-the-sacred-retreat-in-bayfield-wi

Questions? Drop them in the comments or send me a message.

Who do you know who needs this? Tag them below. 👇

02/04/2026

Want to learn Sacred Sound? Come join us this March!

02/04/2026

Learn the fundamentals of sharing sound in your yoga classes and beyond.

This certificate is certified through Yoga Alliance and offers 21 continuing education credits.

This training is led by Adrienne White. Adrienne is the Founder of The Collective Wellness Center and The Sound Medicine Collective. She has been sharing sound in her yoga classes for 8 years and leading Sound Journeys for 3 1/2 years

Using sacred sound instruments and sound vibrations as a therapeutic tool, Adrienne offers individual sound healing, singing bowl massage, and group sound experiences both at her home studio and around the country. She collaborates with other musicians as well as electronic music producers to create live sound meditations, yoga with sound, chanting in Sanskrit and Gurmukhi languages, leads ecstatic dance, as well as facilitates 200/300hr Yoga Teacher Trainings that are certified through Yoga Alliance. She is a Yoga Alliance continuing education provider.

Adrienne has taken two sound trainings through Harmonic Wave Healing, Kirtan Training w/ Govind Das, a 9-day gong (as well as multiple other instruments including voice) w/ Tone of Life in Spain, and Level 1 & 2 training plus Chakra Balancing through Life Changing Energy. She has over 1200 hours of yoga training and certifications in multiple yoga modalities including: Ta**ra, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Aerial Yoga, and more. She is also certified at the master level of Reiki energy work.

Adrienne is based in Benton Harbor, Michigan at her studio, The Collective, where she leads classes, workshops, certifications, trainings, and events. She has lead domestic and international retreats and travels the country offering yoga and sound at studios, festivals, and retreats.

Sacred Sound Certificate is a Level 1 sound certification that includes instruction on using crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, drums, chimes, and gongs. Students with have the opportunity to practice on multiple types and styles of the above instruments.

NOTE: this is a 2.5-day certification

March 6th from 6-9pm

March 7th & 8th from 10am - 6pm

02/02/2026

We’re moving towards that most symbolic Love Day…

Don’t forget to heap some of that love onto yourself! Come join us for a Heart Centered Kriya to celebrate all the facets of your Crystalline Heart.

Kundalini Yoga uses movement, breathwork, mantra, mudras, and meditation to bring you to a state of peace and bliss. Come practice Sunday, February 8th, 10-11:15a at The Collective


https://www.rebelco-op.com/events-and-workshops/2026/2/8/crystalline-heart-kundalini-pop-up-with-adrienne

01/28/2026

In the spirit of our, collective, renewed devotion to fasting—here's an article from Luke Andresen on the benefits, various types and strategies for fasting, enjoy:

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes and not medical advice. Consult with a healthcare provider before beginning any fasting protocol. This article is supported by evidence but relies heavily on my personal experience. Use caution and reason when proceeding. Who doesn’t want som

01/18/2026

We don’t have power!
No classes today and we’ll keep you updated as we wait for electric to be restored.

01/15/2026

Lake and Local Wellness Spotlight: The Collective, Benton Harbor

Walking into The Collective in Benton Harbor, it’s immediately clear this isn’t a traditional studio — and that’s very much by design. Owned and operated by partners Adrienne and Luke, The Collective was built as a shared vision rooted in wellness, personal growth, and community care.

Yoga, sound healing, strength training, breathwork, aerial yoga, and community gatherings all exist here — but not in a “ring the register and move on” kind of way.
“We didn’t want to run this like a straight business model,” Adrienne shared. “We really wanted to create something that works for the community, and also works for us.” That philosophy shows up everywhere — from how classes are structured to how people are welcomed into the space.

Instead of locking people into long-term commitments, The Collective offers flexibility. Some offerings run as short series, others are available as drop-ins, and many can be bundled into class packages that allow people to move at their own pace.

That flexibility isn’t just about scheduling — it’s about meeting people where they are physically, emotionally, and mentally. Classes are intentionally approachable. Beginners are welcome. Older adults are welcome. People healing from injuries are welcome. There’s no pressure to perform or push beyond what feels safe.

At its core, The Collective is about balance. Alongside gentler practices, the space also offers strength training, cold exposure, breath retention, and meditation — all held within a mindful, supportive environment.

“We’re not healing anything for you,” she said. “We’re creating an environment where you can feel safe enough and empowered enough to do the work yourself.”
At the heart of it all is a simple but powerful idea. Adrienne described The Collective’s purpose as helping people move beyond the practices themselves and into their everyday lives.

“We really see our purpose as helping people get to the point where they’re creating a work of art out of their life,” she said.

Such an awesome space, be sure to follow .bh & The Collective to plan your visit!