Special Events:
Where the Stress Things Are: A Workshop to Start Taming your Stress Things
Saturday, September 18th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, $65
RSVP by Sept. 15 - space is limited.
Stress. We all live with it. We all wrestle with it. And it doesn't seem to go away. Don't despair, there are simple, concrete things you can do to tame your stress things and stay on your toes and in control when the stress things do go bump in the night.
In this hands-on workshop you'll:
* Clarify and prioritize what stresses you most
* Identify practical, personal strategies to tame your stress and
* Create a plan of ongoing attack.
Benefits: Regain control and THRIVE!
Deirdre Danahar, MSW, MPH, LICSW, is an experienced Life, Career and Wellness Coach. She uses the strategies explored in this workshop to tame her own stable of Stress Things.
Yoga Nine Ways: An Introduction to the Enneagram
A 3 week workshop: Tuesdays 7:15,
September 14, 21, and 28. $65
Please RSVP by Sept 10th - space is limited.
If you missed the last Saturday afternoon class on Enneagram, here's your chance to learn about it. We'll have more time to go deeper and add in more yoga, so if you are already familiar with it, you'll still enjoy the class.
This class will be both an introduction to the Enneagram and how yoga can be used with it. The Enneagram is a model of personality patterns based on our unconscious motivations, needs and fears. Understanding the Enneagram will give you insight into yourself, as well as compassion for others. In this workshop you will also learn how to customize your yoga practice according to your particular Enneagram pattern to help you feel balanced and centered. I'll work with each person individually and help you work out a short daily practice to keep yourself "well-tuned".
Debi Lewis, ERYT 500, has been studying the Enneagram for many years and has completed the coursework through Don Riso and Russ Hudson's Enneagram Institute program. She offers consultations individually and leads weekend workshops on Enneagram and Yoga.
Laughter Yoga
Certified Leader Training & Retreat
Saturday and Sunday, November 20-21st, 10:00 - 5:00
In this Certified Laughter Yoga training and Retreat you'll enjoy laughter exercises, deep breathing, simple stretching, cultivation of childlike playfulness, laughter meditation and deep relaxation. You'll also learn about laughing alone practices and the scientific research on the medical benefits of laughter. You can choose to become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, using the cutting edge modality of laughter as an innovative stress and health management tool, learn how to make a living teaching Laughter Yoga, market your services, start and run a laughter club, expand your professional skills, or simply come to have a joyful, fun-filled retreat!
Gita Fendelman is a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and leader, a Kripalu-certified Yoga teacher with over 30 years experience, a "recovered" tax attorney and can laugh in Mandarin. Gita trained with Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the World Laughter Movement, and is affiliated with the Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga. She was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2004 and she's still laughing! She has been described as "inspirational" because of her unwavering commitment to laugh despite life's challenges and she has a heart-centered, engaging teaching style. You can visit her webite, www.laughteryogawithgita.com for more information.
$295 ($275 early bird discount by November 1st)
The Fine Dining and Yoga Resort Retreat
Well, we will not be going this September but I will leave the information up here. We try to go sometime in the late spring and early fall, so stay in touch if you are interested.
Silver Shells Condos, Destin, Florida
Pristine, private beach with white sand, huge crystal clean swimming pool, several hot tubs, beauty everywhere, full service spa and fitness center, deluxe accommodations....
Combine this with the most awesome fine dining you've ever experienced. All meals are fresh, mostly organic, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian, prepared by Domini Bradford and Hunter McGee, who are a wealth of inspiration and experience in healthy, gourmet food and are personal chefs in Jackson.
Then to help you work off your food and meditate in such a beautiful setting, you'll enjoy several yoga classes a day with Debi Lewis of Joyflow Yoga. Debi has the experience and ability to make any beginner feel welcome, yet challenge more experienced students. Classes will vary from vigorous to restorative and meditative, including Yoga Nidra and Pranayama.
Where do I sign up, you ask?
Total well-being investment is $425, which includes all meals, shared room, all yoga. A private room is $550; arriving on the second day is $385.
A deposit of $150 is due a month before the retreat; it is refundable if we are able to fill your space. The remainder is due the week before we leave.
Send check to: Joyflow Yoga - Debi Lewis, 2002 Pinehaven Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
Please include contact information: email, phone, any food allergies or special needs. We can ride-share down there; please indicate if you would need a ride, or if you want to drive and offer a ride.