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Pen & Pose Workshop
Gratitude Practice
featuring Yael Flusberg
Saturday, December 3
1:30 - 3:30 pm
"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
" -- Albert Schweitzer
Yoga is the lifelong study of the small, individual self, and the broader self that inspires us to appreciate the little things, take the big and broad perspective, and choose to live with deep integrity and love.
Like good writing, yoga uses description and metaphor to reveal submerged parts of our identities. Integrating yoga with writing can illuminate pathways to feelings, memories, images and stories embedded within our tissues and help us reflect, heal, and build community.
In this highly experiential workshop, poet and yoga teacher Yael Flusberg will lead us through a Gratitude practice that will allow us to explore gratitude on the physical level through breathwork and poses; on the mental level through mindfulness techniques; and on psycho-spiritual level through writing exercises. Bring your favorite notebook and pen!
Saturday, December 3
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fee: $30.00 preregistered; $40.00 at the door
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Yoga & Deep Relaxation
Sunday, December 11
1:30 -3:30 pm
Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
Come and enjoy tranquility!
Experience deeper levels of inner freedom than you ever imagined possible. Give yourself permission to rest, balance and restore, tapping into new sources of energy. This inspired meditation practice will awaken your whole being, allowing you to enjoy life fully. There is nothing required of you but to lie down and listen. Be supported, held and nourished as you discover profound peace and vibrant health. Welcome to Yoga Nidra, the antidote for modern life.
During this workshop, you will:
- Begin with gentle yoga asanas
- Receive a thorough explanation of how Yoga Nidra works
- Be guided through a complete Yoga Nidra practice
- Access a deeper level of inner awareness
- Alleviate mental and emotional stress
- Experience deep peace and feel whole again
Sunday, December 11
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fee: $15.00 preregistered; $20.00 at door
Preregistration is required for this class due to the set up for students.
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Prenatal/Postnatal Workshop
for all Mothers
Sunday, December 11
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for this special Postnatal Yoga Workshop and learn how this beneficial practice can support you physically, mentally and emotionally after your baby's birth (The fourth trimester).
This practice has been especially designed for mothers in the postpartum period, honoring their specific needs and the needs of their babies. The yoga poses will support the body's recovery after birth- strengthening and stretching in safe and appropriate ways. Pregnant women are welcome to attend to learn more about this beneficial practice. Babies (up to crawling stage) are also welcome to join!*
Benefits of Postnatal Yoga:
- Stress Reduction
- Releases tension in the shoulders and neck
- Strengthens pelvic floor muscles
- Strengthens abdominal muscles
- Hormone balance
- (Support for mood swings, anxiety and/or depression)
- Promotes deeper sleep
- Offers special bonding time with new baby
*This workshop is appropriate for women who are currently pregnant, have given birth vaginally and are 6+ weeks postpartum, or for women who have given birth by Cesarean and are 8+ weeks postpartum, or who have permission from their doctors if they would like to attend earlier in their postpartum period. All babies are welcome up to the crawling stage.
Date: Sunday, December 11
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee: $25.00 preregistered; $30.00 at the door
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Stress Relief:
Yoga & Lavender Workshop
Saturday, December 3
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Join Denyse LeFever to find your inner calm with some restorative and gentle yoga. Natural lavender scent, from plants grown at the pesticide free White Oak Lavender Farm in Harrisonburg, Virginia, will be introduced as a complement to enhance relaxation during a yoga class incorporating gentle, restorative, and meditative yoga practices. No yoga experience is necessary.
Saturday, December 3
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Fee: $25.00 preregistered; $30.00/door
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Mind The Breath:
Workshop with
Essential Oils
Saturday, December 10
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Give yourself permission to relax away stress using essential oils and mindfulness. When we perceive threats or let our perceptions or negative thoughts take over, our bodies go into elevated stress response which can impair our judgement, impact our interactions with others, and take a toll or our mental, physical and emotional health. This 3-hour educational workshop is aimed at teaching participants how to incorporate essential oils to enhance their current mindfulness practice, to help manage stress, support brain activity and function, and increase emotional wellness.
Saturday, December 10
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Fee: $30.00 preregistered; $40.00 at the door
Narkia M. Ritchie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience helping clients manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and relationships. She has a deep love for mindfulness and meditation practices, and enjoys incorporating essential oils into these practices with her clients, personally, and with her family.
Marcia Friaca is a Holistic Master Aesthetician and Aromatouch Trainer. Marcia has been treating problem skin for over 16 years. She has been trained to work on a medical and holistic environment. Five years ago, Marcia found a passion for educating and empowering others to better living with essential oils. Her goal is to provide others with safe and effective natural solutions in the home.
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