Qigong (in-person)
Qigong involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. Qigong is a mind-body-spirit practice that combines breathing, movement, posture, and other techniques to improve mental and physical health. Qigong can be used for recreation, exercise, relaxation, and may assist with releasing tension, stress and anxiety.
Trauma Informed Yoga with Extended Meditative Sivasana (in-person)
Led by a yoga instructor trained in trauma-informed care, this in-person gentle yoga class will include stretches and meditation. The goal of this group is to address the body-based impacts of trauma by providing participants with a safe space for relaxation and peace. Call (941) 343-0039 or e mail (info@resilientretreat.org) the office to register.
Mindful Meditation (online)
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. Participants receive affirmations after each program to continue the practice at home. We focus on a different intention each time we meet. Please call us at the retreat (941) 343-0039 […]
Essential Oil (in-person)
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. Call (941-343-0039) or e mail (info@resilientretreat.org) to register. Registration CLOSES THE TUESDAY PRIOR AT 12:00 NOON to prepare oils.
Free your Mind (online)
Join Van Wezel Foundation Teaching Artist and Theater and Mediation Specialist, Maria Schaedler-Luera in a series of experiential and self-reflective exercises inspired by techniques of Rainbow of Desire (Augusto Boal). Participants will be supported in learning to identify and transform the internal voices that block them from achieving their goals. This personal growth and self-empowerment […]
Reflective No Rules Art Journaling(in-person)
Join Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Teaching Artist Kat for a 90-minute workshop that provides an opportunity to explore and express yourself through a variety of art mediums. Art journaling holds a focus of process, rather than end product, and may help reduces stress, boost mood, help memory, and bring joy. Call (941) 343-0039 or e […]
Essential Oil Yoga (in-person)
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. Call (941-343-0039) or e mail (info@resilientretreat.org) to register. Registration CLOSES THE TUESDAY PRIOR AT 12:00 NOON to prepare oils.
Zentangle® (Online)
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These patterns are drawn on small pieces of paper called “tiles,” which can be assembled them into mosaics. Zentangle art is unplanned […]
Essential Oil Yoga (in-person)
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. Call (941-343-0039) or e mail (info@resilientretreat.org) to register. Registration CLOSES THE TUESDAY PRIOR AT 12:00 NOON to prepare oils.
Creative Memoir (Online) Part 1 of 2
Writing your story (memoir). A memoir is a recounting of a part or a theme in our life. We don’t start at birth and tell the story of our life, we share something specific. There are many reasons to write our story and different approaches we can take. If you are writing for others to read, […]