RETREAT WORKSHOPS
Yoga
Arrive, Recover and Align: Therapeutic Acro (Friday Evening)
Instructor: Ryan Bean
AcroYoga is a dynamic partner practice that blends the wisdom of yoga, the power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts. These three lineages form the foundation of a partner practice that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community.
In AcroYoga Therapeutics, we'll explore the restorative elements of Therapeutic Flying and Thai Bodywork using the tools of receptivity, gravity, sensitivity, and loving kindness to bring balance, trust and connection to giver and receiver. We'll guide you through proper physical techniques of partner poses that will allow you to practice confidently and with ease. You can expect to feel restored, meet new people and surprise yourself with your healing capabilities! No partner needed to attend.
Instructor: Ryan Bean
AcroYoga is a dynamic partner practice that blends the wisdom of yoga, the power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts. These three lineages form the foundation of a partner practice that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community.
In AcroYoga Therapeutics, we'll explore the restorative elements of Therapeutic Flying and Thai Bodywork using the tools of receptivity, gravity, sensitivity, and loving kindness to bring balance, trust and connection to giver and receiver. We'll guide you through proper physical techniques of partner poses that will allow you to practice confidently and with ease. You can expect to feel restored, meet new people and surprise yourself with your healing capabilities! No partner needed to attend.
Aligning with the trees yoga: (Morning Yoga)
Instructor: Ryan Bean
This 90 minute class is designed to awaken the physical body, connect you to your inner body and get you prepared to glide into your day feeling great and empowered as a creator. This is a Vinyasa style class that will get you moving, relieve the stresses or anxieties, and shake out any of the blockages you may be having. We will begin with morning pranayama and end with a centering meditation. Prepare for asanas that lift you into your day and leave you feeling great. This is a all levels class. Just bring your smile and willingness to move.
Instructor: Ryan Bean
This 90 minute class is designed to awaken the physical body, connect you to your inner body and get you prepared to glide into your day feeling great and empowered as a creator. This is a Vinyasa style class that will get you moving, relieve the stresses or anxieties, and shake out any of the blockages you may be having. We will begin with morning pranayama and end with a centering meditation. Prepare for asanas that lift you into your day and leave you feeling great. This is a all levels class. Just bring your smile and willingness to move.
Sunset in the Forest Yoga: (Evening yoga)
Instructor: Ryan Bean
Wind down your day with this 90 minute Hatha based yoga class . This class focuses on breath, inner focus, alignment and slowing down the body and the spinning of the mind. Clearing away all that you unknowingly accumulated in your day. Release it all and go into your evening, as the sun sets over the horizon of the forest.
Instructor: Ryan Bean
Wind down your day with this 90 minute Hatha based yoga class . This class focuses on breath, inner focus, alignment and slowing down the body and the spinning of the mind. Clearing away all that you unknowingly accumulated in your day. Release it all and go into your evening, as the sun sets over the horizon of the forest.
Creative Classes
Guided Group Paint Sesh
Instructor: Julie Young
Join us in a two hour painting class where visual artist Julie Young will guide you step by step in creating your own masterpiece to take home with you. We will be unified in our intention of painting the same piece (which will be determined closer to the retreat dates), but with our own unique personality in it. You will learn techniques that will guide you in new ways of blending color, creating shapes and figures, and how to layer back grounds and foreground with acrylic paint. Julie makes acrylic painting relaxing and fun for all experience levels, and is excited to bring you, your brush, and our new friends closer together through creating something beautiful.
Instructor: Julie Young
Join us in a two hour painting class where visual artist Julie Young will guide you step by step in creating your own masterpiece to take home with you. We will be unified in our intention of painting the same piece (which will be determined closer to the retreat dates), but with our own unique personality in it. You will learn techniques that will guide you in new ways of blending color, creating shapes and figures, and how to layer back grounds and foreground with acrylic paint. Julie makes acrylic painting relaxing and fun for all experience levels, and is excited to bring you, your brush, and our new friends closer together through creating something beautiful.
Abstract Intuitive Painting- “Let it Flow”
Instructor: Julie Young
Whether you are new to painting, or have been painting for years, this workshop is for everyone. Often in life we may find blockages, whether it is the stress that we've allowed ourselves to feel from work, the speeding thoughts that may cross our minds, or even a “creative block” that most artists have experienced from time to time. In this class we will be exploring new and fun ways to manipulate our paint using brushes, sponges, and non traditional tools that will spark fresh and fluid creations. The actions that we take in the creation process will allow ourselves to let go of the control of creation, letting the tools, mediums, and music to guide us, and encourage to hold onto the free flowing energy that runs through us. This workshop will bring knowledge of processes that will be able to be used at home in your next painting, or as a tactic to relieve stress and relax after a long day while creating something beautiful.
Instructor: Julie Young
Whether you are new to painting, or have been painting for years, this workshop is for everyone. Often in life we may find blockages, whether it is the stress that we've allowed ourselves to feel from work, the speeding thoughts that may cross our minds, or even a “creative block” that most artists have experienced from time to time. In this class we will be exploring new and fun ways to manipulate our paint using brushes, sponges, and non traditional tools that will spark fresh and fluid creations. The actions that we take in the creation process will allow ourselves to let go of the control of creation, letting the tools, mediums, and music to guide us, and encourage to hold onto the free flowing energy that runs through us. This workshop will bring knowledge of processes that will be able to be used at home in your next painting, or as a tactic to relieve stress and relax after a long day while creating something beautiful.
Visualization through Collaging
Instructor: Ania Amador
Collaging is a fun way to practice being present in the moment and to tap into your creative side. We will sift through a variety of magazines finding positive words, phrases, and pictures that reflect our true selves. This simple activity of cutting and pasting is a great way to strengthen your mental focus, while aligning yourself vibrationally with where you want to be physically. You may use this oppurtunity to create a vision board for the future or focus wheel for the present. The goal is to relax and have fun, while exploring an meditative activity that is easy fun and effective.
Instructor: Ania Amador
Collaging is a fun way to practice being present in the moment and to tap into your creative side. We will sift through a variety of magazines finding positive words, phrases, and pictures that reflect our true selves. This simple activity of cutting and pasting is a great way to strengthen your mental focus, while aligning yourself vibrationally with where you want to be physically. You may use this oppurtunity to create a vision board for the future or focus wheel for the present. The goal is to relax and have fun, while exploring an meditative activity that is easy fun and effective.
Workshops and Discussions
The Practice of Deliberate Creation
Instructor: Ania Amador
Learn to leverage the laws of the universe to create your own reality through the practice of Deliberate Creation. As we break down the process of turning thoughts into things, you will develop a better understanding of the Law of Attraction, as well as the different ways you can implement this practice into your daily life.
Instructor: Ania Amador
Learn to leverage the laws of the universe to create your own reality through the practice of Deliberate Creation. As we break down the process of turning thoughts into things, you will develop a better understanding of the Law of Attraction, as well as the different ways you can implement this practice into your daily life.
Visualization and Vibrational Alignment
Instructor: Ania Amador
Visualization goes beyond determining what you want or need. It is about picturing yourself in your desired state as if it were happening in the present moment. We will dive into a variety of visualization techniques to help take your practice to the next level, including vision boards, focus wheels, and story telling.
Instructor: Ania Amador
Visualization goes beyond determining what you want or need. It is about picturing yourself in your desired state as if it were happening in the present moment. We will dive into a variety of visualization techniques to help take your practice to the next level, including vision boards, focus wheels, and story telling.
Physical Fitness and Overall Well-Being
Instructor: Jennifer Connolley
Society often impresses upon us the ideal image of a person, so that we strive to have that body image. However, everyone has different beautiful body shapes and sizes. In this workshop, attendees are encouraged and advised on the importance of physical activity and self care in their lives; and the impact that these practices have on their overall health and emotional well-being. Jen will also be offering to lead a nature hike to give attendees an opportunity to engage in physical activity and enjoy the beautiful surroundings they are immersed in.
Instructor: Jennifer Connolley
Society often impresses upon us the ideal image of a person, so that we strive to have that body image. However, everyone has different beautiful body shapes and sizes. In this workshop, attendees are encouraged and advised on the importance of physical activity and self care in their lives; and the impact that these practices have on their overall health and emotional well-being. Jen will also be offering to lead a nature hike to give attendees an opportunity to engage in physical activity and enjoy the beautiful surroundings they are immersed in.
Deliberate Shapeshifting
Instructor: Laura Monaco Sellers
Explore how to become a Vibrational Match for what you prefer to experience Right here, Right now. We will learn how our current reality is shaped by our thoughts, words, feelings and beliefs and how we get to truly Decide how the next moment looks. You will gain new insights on how to release energetic heaviness, create the Universe you want by releasing resistance, shifting our vibrational frequency and walking forward with aligned action.
Healing Shadow Self and Releasing Core Beliefs
Instructor: Laura Monaco Sellers
Contrary to our initial reaction to it, the Shadow Self is there to help us and there is much we can learn about ourselves and how we interact with the world around us by looking at aspects of our consciousness that we resist or reject. Come take a deeper look inside and explore how to unearth and integrate core beliefs, embrace your Full Self and Create from a place of Wholeness.
Instructor: Laura Monaco Sellers
Explore how to become a Vibrational Match for what you prefer to experience Right here, Right now. We will learn how our current reality is shaped by our thoughts, words, feelings and beliefs and how we get to truly Decide how the next moment looks. You will gain new insights on how to release energetic heaviness, create the Universe you want by releasing resistance, shifting our vibrational frequency and walking forward with aligned action.
Healing Shadow Self and Releasing Core Beliefs
Instructor: Laura Monaco Sellers
Contrary to our initial reaction to it, the Shadow Self is there to help us and there is much we can learn about ourselves and how we interact with the world around us by looking at aspects of our consciousness that we resist or reject. Come take a deeper look inside and explore how to unearth and integrate core beliefs, embrace your Full Self and Create from a place of Wholeness.
Instructor Panel- Q & A
Instructors: All
Get to know the instructors in this open discussion about who we are and what we do. You will be able to ask general and specific questions to the panel, gaining valuable insight from experienced creators.
Instructors: All
Get to know the instructors in this open discussion about who we are and what we do. You will be able to ask general and specific questions to the panel, gaining valuable insight from experienced creators.
Guided Meditations
The Art of Meditation
Instructor: Christopher Morphis
Have you ever wanted to give meditation a try, but were unsure of how to get started? Many people have heard of the benefits of meditation, but fail to start to utilize the practice in their own life due to fear of “doing it wrong”. This workshop will introduce and familiarize you with the practice of meditation and how you can implement it in your own life. Chris Morphis will also lead a guided meditation for everyone to participate in; thus giving all attendees the opportunity to initiate their practice with us at the retreat.
Instructor: Christopher Morphis
Have you ever wanted to give meditation a try, but were unsure of how to get started? Many people have heard of the benefits of meditation, but fail to start to utilize the practice in their own life due to fear of “doing it wrong”. This workshop will introduce and familiarize you with the practice of meditation and how you can implement it in your own life. Chris Morphis will also lead a guided meditation for everyone to participate in; thus giving all attendees the opportunity to initiate their practice with us at the retreat.
Meditation for Releasing Resistance
Instructor: Ania Amador
Releasing resistance is the fastest way to achieve vibrational alignment with who we truly are. During this group guided meditation, we will focus on clearing out negative energies, such as past thoughts and beliefs, that may be holding us back. We will also discuss a variety of ways to release resistance in our every day lives in order to allow wonderful things to happen!
Instructor: Ania Amador
Releasing resistance is the fastest way to achieve vibrational alignment with who we truly are. During this group guided meditation, we will focus on clearing out negative energies, such as past thoughts and beliefs, that may be holding us back. We will also discuss a variety of ways to release resistance in our every day lives in order to allow wonderful things to happen!
