We spend a lot of time in our heads and not enough in our bodies and spirits. Following an enlightening keynote and potato bar lunch, afternoon breakouts will be devoted to more sensory experiences. Don't worry, accommodation will be made for those with limited mobility!

 

Keynote speaker Elizabeth Hale will present:

Sustainable Vibrance: How Creative Practices Can Help Us Retain Glowing Health, Cognitive Function, Mobility, and Joy. 

 

Agenda:   

9:30 - Registration & Social

10:00 - Welcome & Chalice Lighting 

10:15 - Keynote

11:45 - Break

12:00 - Lunch

1:00 - First set of Workshops 

1:45 - Break

2:00 - Second Set of Workshops

2:50 - Closing 

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First Set of Workshops

 

Nia with Elizabeth Hale

Nia is a fusion of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia inspires you to tune in to the wisdom of the body and nourishes body, mind, and soul.  Nis is best enjoyed barefoot.  All fitness levels are welcome. 

 

Little Boxes of Love with Jenise Doty

Have you ever wished for a colorful box to put a special gift, a small treasure, or a collection of little somethings?  Come and learn to transform squares of paper cut from calendars, greeting cards and other paper remnants, into colorful little decorative boxes!

Singing - Liz Permar & friends

Second Set of Workshops

Interplay workshop with Hannah Mitchell

Interplay is a creative way to access the wisdom of the body, using music, words, story- telling, movement, singing, sounds, or art.  It is all improvisational but within a structure.  Anybody literally any “body” can do it.   When movement is used you can do it however you can, from sitting, lying down or standing. 

Everything is done very incrementally and so we all adjust as needed and participate as wanted.   

In 45 minutes you will get the flavor of it and may have some surprises. You may laugh, cry, go deep or just have fun.  

 

Emotional Alias with Mary Helmin

Making friends with your feelings. Through art, journaling and supportive discussion the session will offer tools and insights for gaining a deeper understanding of the function of emotions and ways to transform your relationship with difficult feelings.

Hindu Breathwork with Jane Jordan

As a result of a 6-week trip to India, Jane learned about breathwork.  Breathwork practices aim to regulate, deepen, and harmonize breathing, fostering physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness.  There is even a breathing method to help with snoring.