Expressive Movement Practices & Reflection (In-person)

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Jenna, a Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Teaching Artist will guide us for an hour of mindful movement. Our bodies are the container of our experiences; they hold memories and emotions, and can help us understand ourselves better. In this experiential class, modern dance movement and improvisation is fused with creative writing to create a playful connection […]

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Mindful Movement with a Beginner Ballet Focus (In-Person)

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Join Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Teaching Artist Sarah for a gentle stretching and beginner ballet exercises to prepare the body for dance. An introduction to basic ballet movements, fostering balance, strength, and posture. Followed by guided dance exercises and improvisation to encourage emotional expression and release. Participants will have the opportunity to incorporate elements of beginner […]

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Mindful Meditation (Online)

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Mindfulness meditation is a guided technique you can use to develop focus, clarity and balance as well as to increase inner peace, resilience and happiness. Call (941) 343-0039 or e mail (info@resilientretreat.org) the office to register.

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Essential Oil Yoga (In-Person)

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Using essential oils on pressure points and meridians in conjunction with yoga to facilitate the release, balance and connection of our emotion’s energetic patterns and unique frequencies.  Encouraging the release of muscle tension through movement and static stretches.  Did we mention a relaxing, scalp massage during savasana?  We should call this Spa Yoga   * 12 week Awake Yourself […]

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Survivor Strong Peer Support Group (Online)

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This is a peer support group. We will be discussing and sharing resiliency strategies and how our lived experience has given us the opportunity for growth. Call (941) 343-0039 or e mail (info@resilientretreat.org) the office to register.

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Movement, Memos & Meditation (Online)

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Movement – basic Yoga vinyasa practices (movement aligned with breathing) to be truly present & attentive to the physical body. Memo’s – plan to have a notebook & pen nearby to create a simple seasonal mantra & to jot down encouraging messages to help you embody your steps of healingMeditation – quieting of thought is easier now as we […]

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The Healing Power of Music (In-Person)

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We are pleased to partner with the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation for this program.  Adrian will present an interactive, therapeutic concert featuring violin classics from Mozart to Gershwin—pieces will be presented in a dialogue format, where Adrian will speak after each piece, encouraging audiences at the Resilient Retreat to explore their own relationship to music, […]

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Sound Bath (In-Person) (Full)

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Unwind your body, mind and spirit with a sound bath! As you relax on your mat, a meditative acoustic sound concert will “wash away ” stress, bring you to a state of deep relaxation and an expansion of consciousness that can activate your body’s own natural system of self-healing. As you melt into a guided […]

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Just Craftin’ Around (In-Person)

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Join us for a 1.5 hour program focused on connecting with others while you experiment with your creative skill. Call (941) 343-0039 or e mail (info@resilientretreat.org) to register.

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Remarkably Resilient (Online)

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This interactive online webinar, informed by the neuroscience of trauma and resilience, will have three sisters share their story as survivors and their path to resiliency. This webinar will include personal stories and sensitive topics that may be triggering.

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