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November 9, 2023

Creating the Conditions for Self-Discovery

There's no checklist, but there is this...🤸

Be here with me, in the Truth.

PRACTICES TO SUPPORT YOUR LIFE
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>> Creating the Conditions <<

 

Yesterday, I had the honor of sharing what I know with two deeply inspiring and engaged groups of women - 

  • one as I facilitated an exploratory workshop about using mindfulness as a means for connecting with and leading from one’s most authentic sense of self
  • the other as I dialogued with several cohorts of peer-mentorship groups for women and nonbinary leaders about the importance of shifting from a place of self-development to one of self-discovery

One thing that came up yesterday (as it often does), is the question of how to do this inner work - and not just how but, our curious minds want to know, what are the steps… how can we accelerate the process. We want the play-by-play, the checklist, the roadmap… 

And while I wish I could provide them with this information, I can’t. It’s not that there isn’t a process. It’s just that the process isn’t linear nor is it prescriptive. And no one’s process looks like another’s. 

But, the good news is: we can learn the tools needed and then create the conditions for inner transformation and evolution. 

What does this mean? 

Broadly, it means two things:

  • creating the time and space for self-noticing and increasing the capacity to be with the intensity of discomfort (seated meditation practice)
  • committing to an ongoing relationship with other’s in a similar work or on a similar path of self-discovery (group coaching)

As Douglas Rushkoff says, “we can’t go it alone, even if we wanted to. The only way to heal is by connecting to someone else.”

If you want the tools and the community - I’ve got some great options for you kicking off in the new year! Starting in January, I will be on-boarding Small Group Coaching cohorts as well as adding a new Meditation & Coaching Group. 

The application for Small Group Coaching is live  and if you’re interested in learning more about or joining my newest Meditation & Coaching Group, please email me directly.

With Love,

 
Small Group Coaching is intentionally designed for individuals who are looking to make a specific, tangible change in their lives and want highly-individualized coaching that is meaningful and unique to them while having the game-changing support of others on a similar path.

Small Group Coaching
- reduces the individual investment making it more financially accessible 


- allows individuals to work in the context of a consistent, committed group which allows for much-needed connection with others and a depth of learning from each other’s experiences 


- provides an additional container for accountability


- develops meaningful and authentic community over time



Groups will consist of 6-8 individuals and will meet every other week for 12 sessions (6 months). Virtual / In-Person / Hybrid options available 

JANUARY COHORT will meet every other Friday from 11:00am-12:15pm. Exact dates will be after acceptance/before enrollment.

If you know you want to join or are just curious to learn more, please fill out the application ASAP! Space is limited!

See what others have said about their experiences with me in Small Group Coaching. If you have questions, take a peek at these FAQs! And, of course, you can email me directly. 
APPLY FOR SMALL GROUP COACHING
 
Weekly Meditation & Coaching Groups

These groups support ongoing, awareness-based work in connection with meditation practice.

Through awareness-based coaching tools & practices, we also have the chance to begin to undo the unconscious parts of ourselves that have us operating in a state of unrecognized reactivity to life.

The support and presence of a group of committed peers helps to guide individuals in personal growth and transformation.

This is a committed practice that meets weekly on an ongoing basis. Though we commit to 12-week sessions at a time, the value of the work continues the longer you stay in a group. The expectation is that you make a commitment to show up each week as fully as possible.

No prior meditation experience necessary

EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS OR TO JOIN

Saturday Sit -
Dec 2nd
(last sit of 2023!)

This is a monthly, in-person (or via Zoom!) guided meditation. Join us on Saturday, December 2nd from 9-10am for a 30-40 minute sit followed by space to share experiences and ask questions.  No prior meditation experience necessary.

By donation - suggested range: $10-$35

REGISTER HERE for the December 2nd sit
*if you plan to attend virtually, please note that in your registration

2024 Saturday Sit Dates
Jan 6th
Feb 3rd
March 3rd
April 13th
May 4th
June 1st
July - Dec dates will be announced in the Spring

REGISTER FOR DEC SIT HERE

Collective Sit: A Community Meditation
@ The Well 

Collective*

"Meditation means dissolving the walls the unaware has built."
- Sadguru

Join me this Sunday, November 12th from 4-5pm for a guided meditation in community. I will hold space for a 30-40-minute sit followed by opportunity to receive guidance on experiences during the sit.

OPEN TO ALL - just show up.

*The Well Collective is a space for conscious community that offers multicultural, intergenerational wellness, equitable healing modalities, educational workshops for our individual and collective well-being. 

Yoga @ The Well Collective*

Join me on Fridays from 9-10:15am for Asana, Pranayama & Meditation - a practice that will incorporate yogic postures, breath work, and guided meditation.

*The Well Collective is a space for conscious community that offers multicultural, intergenerational wellness, equitable healing modalities, educational workshops for our individual and collective well-being. 

REGISTER FOR CLASS HERE!
2024 RETREAT DATES 

April 18-21 & Oct 18-20

 
Spring Retreat, April 18-21 at Heartstone Lodge & Retreat Center and will be the retreat you all know and love - a larger, dynamic, 3 night / 4 day wellness retreat centered around yoga, meditation, time in nature and connection with community, and incredible food by our beautiful Shell Bailey. This retreat will be open to all - stay tuned for registration announcement in late 2023!

Fall Retreat, October 18-20, also at Heartstone and with food by Shell, will be an intentionally smaller, more intimate 3 day / 2 night retreat container that will center around meditation, deeper inner work and will have an emphasis on silence. This retreat will be by application and open to current or past meditation students and/or 1:1 or group coaching clients. Stay tuned for details.
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