Two Great Restorative Workshops
Presented By Special Guest Teacher: Sara Duke
Restorative Yoga: Discovery & Practice
Sun, April 1, 10a – 12:30p
$30 by Mar 26; Register Now (limited spaces)
Restoring & Rebuilding the Inner Core
Sun, April 1, 2p – 4p
$25 by Mar 26; Register Now
Galesville Memorial Hall
We wish to wholeheartedly welcome Sara Duke of Duluth, MN who will be coming to our area to present two wonderful restorative yoga workshops on April 1, 2012.
Sara and I met a few years ago as bloggers on the YJ blogsite and our relationship grew from there. She was instrumental in helping me develop the restorative workshops that I have presented to date and now we are fortunate to have her come to Galesville.
Sara and her husband are great travelers and are embarking on a mega tour of the US. When Sara contacted me saying that she was coming to the mid-Atlantic region in early spring, I was eager to have her come – for a variety of reasons: To finally meet her in-person, to have her meet our community and join in on some classes, and most certainly to have her share her expertise and present a workshop (or two!)
Sara is a wonderfully warm person and I really hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to take one or both of her below workshops. More about Sara is posted below her workshops descriptions…
Restorative Yoga: Discovery and Practice
Sunday, April 1, 2012, 10:00am – 12:30pm, Galesville Memorial Hall
This workshop will explain what Restorative Yoga is, talk about the risks and benefits, and introduce a number of postures that students can do at home. Students will: learn to become comfortable with multiple props; get familiar with how to set up each pose; learn options for using furniture and blankets at home to set up their poses; and learn to feel signs of discomfort in their own body and what to do to make themselves comfortable. Following this discovery process, students will be treated to a Restorative Yoga class which will include a short Yoga Nidra session.
Restoring and Rebuilding the Inner Core
Sunday, April 1, 2012, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Galesville Memorial Hall
In this introduction to the Inner Core we will discuss the main elements of the Inner Core, what can cause Inner Core dysfunction, and what you can do to gain or regain positive function.
How do you know if you would benefit from Inner Core work?
- Do you have back pain, neck pain, a tight jaw, incontinence, trouble sitting or standing still without propping? Any of these symptoms may indicate a need to restore the function of the Inner Core.
- Are you an athlete? Inner core work will help your performance.
- Do you need to “lock” your joints in your Yoga poses to support yourself? Inner Core work will support you from the inside out.
- Are you pregnant or have you had a baby? Inner Core work will help create a stronger support for you and your baby and will help you return to full function after giving birth.
If anything in the above list is true for you, then you are someone who would benefit from learning about the Inner Core.
We will learn exercises to isolate the muscles of the pelvic floor, the pelvic girdle, the respiratory diaphragm, and the deep muscles of the spine. These are the “Core 4″ of the Inner Core. We will also learn to isolate the Core’s “helper” muscles and to stop the “bully” muscles from taking over. (Read More…) Yes I would like to register now for Restoring and Rebuilding the Inner Core.
Sara Duke, E-RYT 200, began practicing Yoga in 1998 as a way to get out of pain. After 3 car accidents as a teenager, Sara’s neck and spine were misaligned and caused pain throughout her body. Sara found a teacher that taught her Therapeutic Yoga and the Inner Core – revolutionary practices that helped her get out of pain. She decided to take teacher training to learn more and completed the 200 hour teacher certification requirements through Yoga North’s Teacher Training program in 2008 (Certified through Yoga Alliance). Since then she has expanded her knowledge and deepened her practice through multiple in-depth trainings: Therapeutic Yoga, Restoring and Rebuilding the Inner Core, Thai Yoga Bodywork, Somatics, the Therapeutic Spinal Strip and Backbender, and many philosophy classes. She has a particular interest in practicing and teaching Restorative Yoga and Restoring the Inner Core.
Meditation, or sadhana (literally meaning “effort”), is the foundation of all yogic practices. The vast arena of yoga stands upon the realization gained from meditation. In this seminar we will explore the ancient roots of this great practice from a historical, cultural, and spiritual perspective.
Why did those yogis of old meditate and what did they aim to achieve? In addition, we will apply those age-old principles to modern day life. Alas, theory without practice is but a meaningless pursuit, so say the yogis. Hence we will interweave meditative techniques and practices throughout the session.
This seminar is a time to deepen your understanding of yogic thought and learn how meditation can become a more active element of your life. Whether you follow a regular meditation practice or not, this is a seminar for you to come and explore the intuitional and spiritual foundations of yoga. All are welcome.
Yoga Day – 2012
Sat, Jan 21
Galesville Memorial Hall
Free Yoga All Morning Long!!
8a Gentle Yoga
9:15a Absolutely Abs
9:45a Yoga for Strength and Fitness
Last year we had a great, great turnout for this event where so many from the community practiced together in one flow, one heart, and one mind. Your presence is highly needed so please do come on out and spread the word to all…
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New People Buying A Monthly Pass Save $15!!
And More…
Everyone is welcome – Bring Your Friends – Enjoy this Day of Practice
This is the third seminar in our Yoga Anatomy series, and once again we are pleased to welcome Shawn C. O’Neill D.P.T. to serve as our guide. This particular workshop will be a highly interactive session as we apply fundamental anatomical concepts to our yoga practice, with lots of time for experimentation and dialog.
We will use the functioning of the spine and hips as our starting point and then take a careful look at injury prevention of the wrists, knees, and more (as time allows). Learn how proper alignment enhances and strengthens your joints, what to avoid, and how to rehab areas of pain or weakness.
Shawn and I (Satyam) aim to create an open forum for inquiry and practice. Gain insight into the inner workings of your asana practice or come to learn how to relieve some nagging aches and pains. This is a workshop for everyone; all are welcome. Do register early as these seminars fill quickly.
Handouts given; please bring a pen; notebook, i-Pad or journal (optional).
What to Bring: Yoga mat, block (if you have one), strap (if you have one), PT band (if you have one), water bottle, yoga wear, long-sleeve top for warmth, writing utensil.
About the Presenter: Dr. O’Neill (Bayside Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation) holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of Maryland – College Park, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of Maryland – Eastern Shore.
Thanks to all who came out today for the Enhance and Advance workshop. You brought a lot of experience and inquiry to our space and made it very successful.
And for those who could not be there, here is a recap of the workshop.
After a brief welcome and overview, we took some time to introduce ourselves and share what we hoped to gain from the day. Meditation and breathing techniques were high on the list. So we spent the first 45 minute segment talking about and practicing particular techniques. Moreover we investigated practical ways to include contemplative endeavors – meditation and half-meditation – into our daily (and very busy) lives.
We then transitioned into a gentle warm-up of asanas, breath and use of mantra. Just a slow sequence to get us going and bring balance.
Thereafter delved into balances poses and some more challenging standing sequences: From Gail’s request for 2 pointed downward dog to soaring into Warrior III and half moon.
More than that, the poses & our session became a platform for talking and sharing about our practice and what our poses are for. We discussed how it was not about looking a particular way – as every body is different – and how a single person is not meant to do ALL the poses, just those with suit them. And so much more came up: personal queries and philosophical review.
In spontaneous fashion, we entered into small exploration groups to go over particular poses. Michelle (shown here), Frannie & others tackled chaturaunga dandasana, and we discussed how chatur means four, aunga means limb, dand means staff or spine, and asana means posture. Then we practiced how the alignment fits together.
Meanwhile Sharon, Annie and Co. broke down the nuances of pigeon, making it look all too easy, and still others were working on back bends. All in all it was a time for sharing, learning and experimenting.
We summed up day by reviewing how the conception of an idea leads to its verbal expression and ultimately its physical manifestation. With that some shared goals that they had and how they were making and taking steps to achieve them.
All in all a wonderful year-end seminar and I wholeheartedly thank all for coming out!!
Well, Bethanne & Kenny did it again! Today we held our 4th ever Eating Healthy seminar and it was a smashing, sumptuous success. We had a full house (18) for the event – a mix of Renaissance Yoga yoginis and Bethanne groupies.
The seminar was smooth & seamless throughout with plenty of tasty dishes for all to try, savor, and take home. We started off with “breakfast” and enjoyed donut holes (vegan of course!) that were tasty, sweet & moist. And there was much more such as energy bars, and other treats to give your morning a GO.
Lunch featured great salads including “fall slaw” with maple tahini dressing (shown here), a colorful herb and kale tabouli / tabbouleh, Marrakesh red lenil soup over fresh organic chard, and more.
Of course the great thing with Bethanne is that along the way you learn all about the properties of the foods, their healing qualities, where to get them, how to prepare the dish, and how to enjoy it. So each dish becomes a whole presentation & experience unto itself – and the entire time Kenny is quietly plugging away as the sous-chef par extraordinaire making sure everything is ready and on track.
After a great “lunch” we had a few snacks – what else!?! How about 2 kinds of popcorn that was really cauliflower: One style raw and seasoned to perfection and another dehydrated. Everyone got to pick their favorite.
So after breakfast, lunch, and snacks (of which there were multiple of everything), we had dinner.
Here is a wonderful asian noodle dish with kelp noodles and I believe this is also the dish where we used the spiralizer with a wonderful daikon radish. And of course the sesame-everything sauce was out of this world.
Here is what it looked like when it was completed – a perfect presentation as always!
Then we had a stuffed butternut squash casserole which was baked magnificently – and tasted even better!
Here you have to understand that the array of ingredients, the meticulous preparation and the tasting experience is unparalleled. Top of all we learned the secret to making this at home – and it is easier than you think.
Finally, after breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner we had – dessert. And there was a great selection!!
We had desserts like superfood brownie bites, chocolate chip cherry bites, cookies, and an incredible raw pumpkin parfait with cranberries and ginger “whipped cream” made from soaked cashews, coconut oil and more. The parfait was built in layers and everyone made their own. It was truly a work of art and tasted even better!
But to be honest, no matter what I write and how many pictures I post – you really had to be there to experience it. And it was that – AN EXPERIENCE!!!
Last but not least, we had such a great community of people present who shared, learned, and took delight in the whole program. Special thanks also to Frannie for running such a tidy ship.
Everyone left with a recipe book, plenty of food for tomorrow, and a warm feeling inside. All in all a great experience – see you at the next one!!! It is not to be missed…
Bring it all together and then go beyond. This is a time for you to build your practice from the ground up. Tie up all the loose ends from 2011 and take your practice to another realm as we enter 2012.
Amp up your asanas in an open, supportive atmosphere. That might mean adding yet another version of crow pose to your repertoire or gaining a deeper appreciation of child pose. This workshop will be tailored to your needs and your practice while maintaining a collective flow.
Along with our physical refinement we will set our sights on overcoming those mental hurdles to ensure a smooth ride into the new year. This seminar will serve as a personal challenge, a collective journey, and a platform for you to grow. Come join us!
Thanks to all who came out for the first-ever Sages & Sutras philosophy seminar today. You all did a wonderful job of raising excellent questions, offering insightful responses, and keeping pace with our dramatic explorations.
Some of the many, many topics we covered or touched on were: Codes of yoga, philosophy of mind, Buddha & Mahaviira Jain, dharma, yogic prinicples, Patanjali and really quite a bit more. And of course there were stories.
It was all done in dialogue fashion which meant we basically flowed from topic to topic, and back again, depending upon the interests, inquiries and inspirations of those present.
Here are but some of the reflections attendees had when asked, “The best part of the seminar was…”
* The open forum discussion made everyone feel at ease and able to share thoughts and ideas.
* Your passion for the topic – seems off calling this a “topic” – it is clearly your way of life. I also really liked [hearing] the view and knowledge of other participants.
* I liked that we started the discussion with the students’ impressions and questions.
* I loved this – I loved the one page idea – seeing all those lists together makes it feel less overwhelming as their connection is more obvious now.
* I would love another seminar focusing on progressing on the path…
* The flow of discussion as it related to the handout – I think there is an ongoing class that could come out of this workshop.
Join us for our 4th Eating Healthy seminar led by Bethanne & Kenny Kashkett. This great-tasting, foodie event focuses on the natural healing power of foods.
Hippocrates (460 – 370 B.C.), the great physician of ancient Greece often referred to as the ‘father of modern medicine’, once declared, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” Nearly 2500 years later, there is a growing movement rallying around this battle-cry.
Using whole foods, raw & cooked recipes, and heart-felt goodness, this all-vegetarian affair demonstrates the power of a healthy diet. Learn (and taste) which foods reverse heart-disease, diabetes, obesity, and more. And discover dietary habits that will keep you fit for life.
Try wonderful breakfast selections, soups, salads, entrees & of course desserts. The focus will be simplicity (easy-to-make), joy (tasty recipes), and community building (sharing with others). Discover practical ways to transform your kitchen and dining table into a dynamic force for keeping you healthy, day-in & day-out, for years and years to come. Many of the ideas and techniques shared echo the message of the film, Forks Over Knives.
This really is a great opportunity to re-create yourself and your loved ones from the inside out.
Note: (a) Do bring empty food containers; (b) do inform us of any special dietary needs; (c) sorry, no refunds 72hrs before this seminar.
Bethanne Kashkett is a vegetarian / vegan cook who specializes in creating simple, healthy dishes and raw foods. She does culinary demonstrations at MOM’s Organic Market (Jessup) and works part-time as a personal chef, teaches culinary courses, and caters small retreats and gatherings. She is also the founder of the Quaker project: “Cooking for Peace”, which raises money and awareness for social causes through cooking classes. Her husband Kenny too is an excellent vegetarian cook. Along his many great-tasting recipes, he is famous for his kindness and easy-going manner. Together they form a terrific team and lead fabulous seminars.
On this brilliant afternoon, we held our first-ever Herbal Remedies & Healing workshop, presented by Sharon Brewer.
And what a turnout we had – 28 total, not including Sharon & myself.
Sharon runs her own herb farm – Green Violet Herbs – out of her home in Fairhaven and truly speaking natural living and herbs are a big part of her life. So she really had a lot to share: Both in terms of knowledge and samples. The above photo, which shows herbs as well as a solid mass of bees wax to the right which we used to make a salve, represent just a few of the many samples Sharon shared with us.
After beginning with a few minutes of contemplation and gentle asanas we segued into our main herbal program. With Sharon’s breadth and depth of knowledge and her easy-going manner, the entire afternoon flowed very nicely. It was really more of an open discussion forum than a lecture per se. One Q & A led into the next as everyone who came had great interest and so many queries. Of note I might recognize Tina’s effusive, yet need-to-know, manner of rifling off queries to Sharon as well as Ms Ellie’s earnest interest in enhancing her current home gardening program. Ellie is just a few days into 6th grade.
Here is a sky-view of but some of the many herbs, oils and tinctures that Sharon had on display. She reviewed a wide array of herbs like calendula, nettle, sage, lavender, chamomile, and many others and then discussed their healing and energetic properties, uses, growing patterns and more. The information shared was extremely practical as Sharon would link each topic with daily living; Teas to calm the body and mind and reduce stress, herbs and creams for relieving insect bites and stings, herbs and spices used in cooking for both taste and health, and so much more.
After a very productive open dialog Sharon graciously invited us all up to make our own tea mixes. She had bags and a plethora of herbs and aromatic essences to share. Everyone quickly got up from their mats and crowded around the front tables. Here is a look at that scene! Plus check out the youtube clip below.
All in all it was a very productive afternoon. If you could not be there, we do have extra handouts available for $3, plus you can always find Sharon in one of our yoga classes during the week!
Here is what participants had to say in response to the query, “The best part of the seminar was…”:
- learning the benefits of each herb in a very friendly open manner.
- getting to make your own blends.
- interactive, I liked that she answered everyone’s questions – from the basic to the more advanced.
- seeing & touching.
- learning how to prepare, store, and use herbs and the ratio of ingredients.
Thanks Sharon for a great, great seminar!!
Here below is a very short 14 second action scene from the end of the seminar wherein all were making their own teas and herbal mixes…
Come discover the teachings of some of the great sages who helped shape the philosophy of yoga. Starting as far back as the time of Sadashiva and continuing forward to the present day, we will examine the major philosophical tenets and treatises including the works of Sri Krishna, Buddha, Mahaviira Jain, Maharishi Patanjali, Shankaracarya and Sri Ramakrishna.
This philosophical cum historical survey will review aspects of the Bhagavad Giita, the vedas, yogic sutras (aphorisms) and shlokas (verses), and other foundational teachings and stories. The aim will be to create a gateway into the vast arena of yogic thought and apply those principles to everyday life.
This will be a unique opportunity for dialog, questions, and the sharing of personal experiences and practices.
Herbs nurture the body’s innate healing capacity; they gently allow your body to heal itself and regain strength and vitality. Herbal medicine is the art and science of skillfully collecting, preparing and using herbs.
In this seminar you will learn about a variety of common, easy to grow herbs and their medicinal value, as well as the basics for growing, harvesting and drying your own herbs. Return home with calendula salve made in class and an herbal tea blend you put together yourself.
The yogis have long depended upon herbal treatments – along with asanas (postures), diet, and other natural remedies – to heal the body & mind of common maladies. In that spirit, this seminar will also feature a short gentle yoga and meditation session.
Sharon Brewer is a clinical herbalist with a masters degree in herbal medicine from the Tai Sophia Institute (Laurel). Sharon also runs a small business, Green Violet Herbs, in Fairhaven, and is a regular attendee of our yoga classes.
Today we held our first ever “Food, Fasting & Health” seminar. What could have been a weekend, we did in 2hrs! It was a big topic wherein we looked at our eating habits in broad, sweeping brush strokes – food timing, digestion, attachments, choices, & more – and then transitioned into fasting.
While there are many different types of fasts, we mostly looked at the strategy and benefits of managing a one day (24hr – 30hr) fast. And then we focused on a very unique and special way for how to break our fast.
The plan is to follow-up with an email forum for those who attended so we have a support group / community for those who wish to share their experiences, trials, struggles, and successes.
Here is what some had to say in answer the to question, “The best part of the seminar was…”
- The breaking fast information – this is key information that I have been missing – no wonder why I never fully cleansed!
- The introduction hearing other people share their personal experiences that are similar to my own.
- The stress you put on listening to your body and that what you eat or don’t eat is not a matter of [one's] personae being good or bad.
- I am very encouraged by the idea that fasting doesn’t have to be done too many days to be effective – very excited to try it.
- Feeling reinspired.
- This seminar came at the perfect time for me! Was hoping to gain knowledge on this subject and this seminar definitely helped. Now I feel more confident about incorporating fasting into my yoga practice!
- So easy to ask questions and getting everyone involved in the discussion.
Eating is a big part of human life. Proper food gives us sustenance. At the same time, the body greatly benefits from periods of fasting. It gives our organs that much needed rest, and also prevents and cures common ailments and diseases. Plus fasting helps calm the mind.
This is an open forum where we collectively investigate our personal food choices as well as why we eat. To what degree is our eating based on emotional desire rather than physical need. And how can we transition towards eating patterns and habits that better serve us, both physically and psychically.
Fasting has a long tradition in our human culture and indeed there are many types of fasts. We shall discuss this history – primarily from the yogic perspective – and apply it to our modern world referencing today’s medical literature. How do our food choices and fasting programs cleanse and detox our system. What are the mental benefits of fasting. And that all important question: How does one break a fast.
Maybe you have fasted many times, or maybe never before. This is a conversation along with practical guidelines for how you can safely transition into healthier eating patterns as well as periods of fasting.
Below is a short video from today’s live sitar and yoga seminar. Together we ventured deep into a meditative flow and engaged in basic movements as well. We had a solid turnout – and more than that – those who came fully invested themselves in the program. That made it an extra special afternoon. And indeed thanks so much to Anthony for his absolutely wonderful playing. More about the program is noted below.
The above scene is from the opening segment of the program wherein we were all attuning our minds to a more subtle and tranquil flow. It was a time of transition: A time to leave behind the rigors of worldly life, relax the body, soak up the sweet sounds, and introvert the mind.
(As the “videographer” was also the lead instructor, it was only really possible to film a scene with no movement and no speech – though there was plenty of both during the program.)
Thereafter we gently came to a seated position where did gentle neck stretches and explored aspects of the yogic breath. A few gentle seated poses got us loosened up and then again we returned to a seated meditative stance where we took our samkalpa (firm determination) embarked on our ideative journey using mantra.
With everyone’s deep involvement & Anthony’s seamless playing, the program only soared upwards from there. We went through some standing sequences accompanied by a narrative to keep us focused on the meditative journey. And indeed time and again we returned to that point of stillness within – in various ways and forms.
There is much more to tell – balance poses, relaxation, pranayama, guided meditation, reflection, story and more.
I certainly hope those who participated will share their tales and experiences.That will certainly help fill in the gaps.
As a co-presenter, all I can say is that I did not even look at Anthony once the entire afternoon. There was no need for even the slightest of gestures. The whole program flowed from an inner feeling and understanding the entire way through.
Thanks everyone for coming out and creating such a sentient atmosphere where the mind was easily able to slip into that peaceful, meditative state.
Yesterday we had a full house for our restorative yoga workshop – a way to go into deep relaxation and experience release. It is the type of program where everyone is asked to bring a modest, if not dramatic, laundry list of personal items (blankets, towels, pillows etc) and where we provide literally a car-full (& then some!) of yoga props.
Fittingly one person arrived literally with a laundry basket filled with her neatly folded towels and blankets for the program. Restorative Yoga is not the place where I generally take pictures – I feel people should be granted the personal privacy to bask within, unencumbered by the digital world. However seeing one of our participants arrive with “laundry-basket-in hand”, full of personal items, I was sort of wishing I had brought my camera. That picture I would have taken!
Great to have everyone out for the program. With your endeavor the hall transformed into an abode of peace and sanctity.
Here are but a few of the many things participants had to say about the restorative yoga workshop.
In response to the query, the best part of the seminar was…
- How I felt at the end – excellent workshop.
- The second strap pose I went into a trance, both body and mind. Not sleep but something like a conscious relaxation.
- The sandbags helps stretch out the spine.
- Being at peace.
- The support and getting lost in the moment.
- The teacher’s kindness, clear instructions and comments; the helpers’ assistance; and just resting and clearing a stressful thing that was bothering me.
- Wonderful, relaxing, nurturing – thank you!
Finally, a big part of the success of the restorative yoga workshop lies with our facilitators: Annie & Sharon. With their refined sense and gentle touch, they help many go deeper into the experience.
We look forward to offering this program again in the near future!!
Yoga Day – 2012
Yoga Anatomy:
Thanks to all who came out today for the Enhance and Advance workshop. You brought a lot of experience and inquiry to our space and made it very successful.
In spontaneous fashion, we entered into small exploration groups to go over particular poses. Michelle (shown here), Frannie & others tackled chaturaunga dandasana, and we discussed how chatur means four, aunga means limb, dand means staff or spine, and asana means posture. Then we practiced how the alignment fits together.
Well, Bethanne & Kenny did it again! Today we held our 4th ever Eating Healthy seminar and it was a smashing, sumptuous success. We had a full house (18) for the event – a mix of Renaissance Yoga yoginis and Bethanne groupies.
Lunch featured great salads including “fall slaw” with maple tahini dressing (shown here), a colorful herb and kale tabouli / tabbouleh, Marrakesh red lenil soup over fresh organic chard, and more.
So after breakfast, lunch, and snacks (of which there were multiple of everything), we had dinner.
Here is what it looked like when it was completed – a perfect presentation as always!
We had desserts like superfood brownie bites, chocolate chip cherry bites, cookies, and an incredible raw pumpkin parfait with cranberries and ginger “whipped cream” made from soaked cashews, coconut oil and more. The parfait was built in layers and everyone made their own. It was truly a work of art and tasted even better!
Enhance & Advance Your Practice
Along with our physical refinement we will set our sights on overcoming those mental hurdles to ensure a smooth ride into the new year. This seminar will serve as a personal challenge, a collective journey, and a platform for you to grow. Come join us!
Thanks to all who came out for the first-ever Sages & Sutras philosophy seminar today. You all did a wonderful job of raising excellent questions, offering insightful responses, and keeping pace with our dramatic explorations.
On this brilliant afternoon, we held our first-ever Herbal Remedies & Healing workshop, presented by Sharon Brewer.
After beginning with a few minutes of contemplation and gentle asanas we segued into our main herbal program. With Sharon’s breadth and depth of knowledge and her easy-going manner, the entire afternoon flowed very nicely. It was really more of an open discussion forum than a lecture per se. One Q & A led into the next as everyone who came had great interest and so many queries. Of note I might recognize Tina’s effusive, yet need-to-know, manner of rifling off queries to Sharon as well as Ms Ellie’s earnest interest in enhancing her current home gardening program. Ellie is just a few days into 6th grade.
Here is a sky-view of but some of the many herbs, oils and tinctures that Sharon had on display. She reviewed a wide array of herbs like calendula, nettle, sage, lavender, chamomile, and many others and then discussed their healing and energetic properties, uses, growing patterns and more. The information shared was extremely practical as Sharon would link each topic with daily living; Teas to calm the body and mind and reduce stress, herbs and creams for relieving insect bites and stings, herbs and spices used in cooking for both taste and health, and so much more.
After a very productive open dialog Sharon graciously invited us all up to make our own tea mixes. She had bags and a plethora of herbs and aromatic essences to share. Everyone quickly got up from their mats and crowded around the front tables. Here is a look at that scene! Plus check out the youtube clip below.
Herbal Remedies & Healing
Today we held our first ever “Food, Fasting & Health” seminar. What could have been a weekend, we did in 2hrs! It was a big topic wherein we looked at our eating habits in broad, sweeping brush strokes – food timing, digestion, attachments, choices, & more – and then transitioned into fasting.
Food Fasting and Health
Yesterday we had a full house for our restorative yoga workshop – a way to go into deep relaxation and experience release. It is the type of program where everyone is asked to bring a modest, if not dramatic, laundry list of personal items (blankets, towels, pillows etc) and where we provide literally a car-full (& then some!) of yoga props.
Great to have everyone out for the program. With your endeavor the hall transformed into an abode of peace and sanctity.
