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February 23, 2024

do you know the purpose of learning?

learning = a change in understanding // plus a few special announcements inside!

Be here with me, in the Truth.

PRACTICES TO SUPPORT YOUR LIFE
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So many of us want change - we want to change ourselves, we want to change what we see in the world. But change cannot occur by staying in the state of what we already know. We can only replicate, in some way, what we already know - whether that’s in our relationship to ourselves, in our relationship to others, the ways we think, the beliefs we hold.

True change can only come through learning - whether by choice or by accident…

The purpose of learning isn’t to reinforce what you already know. 

True learning is opening you up to something you don’t yet know.

Once that opening occurs and new understanding settles in, only then can it serve to deepen your knowing whether by supporting it or, perhaps, by changing it entirely. 

It’s a never-ending process which can, at first, feel daunting and scary - to intentionally step over the walls our minds have built - but, we discover is actually the path to expansive freedom.

Choose to learn when and how you can and welcome the moments that force the learning. All of it is here to usher you along the path; honor it. 🙏🏼


UPCOMING OFFERINGS:

Spring Retreat - One cabin left! Also - special offer - see below!

Intro to Meditation 4-Week Series @ The Robinson Theater in Church Hill
 
Small Group Coaching - NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for April Cohort
 
Saturday Sit - March 2nd @ The Yellow House, 9-10am
 
Yoga @ The Well Collective - Fridays, 9-10:15am


With great big Love for each of you,

 

SPRING RETREAT
REGISTRATION INFO 


April 18-21 2024
Heartstone Lodge & Retreat, Buena Vista VA
 

There is ONE cabin left! It can accommodate 2-4 people (1 queen bed + 1 queen sleeper sofa) depending on sleeping arrangements. I have one person ready and willing to share if you're looking for someone! Email me for info and to book.

The Spring Retreat will include twice daily yoga practices, morning and evening meditation, breathwork & yoga nidra, incredible food sourced as locally as possible and curated to meet the needs of the group.

ANNNNNND... SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! My personal favorite massage therapist, Lynsay Killen*, will be ON RETREAT with us and will be available for a handful of massages each day. Details on scheduling, etc. will be shared with retreat participants in the next couple of weeks!


*Lynsay Killen, LMT has been a massage therapist and wellness advocate since 2003. Combining years of experience and continuing education, she enjoys creating a custom massage for each client which could include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cupping, hot stones, Gua sha, Thai Yoga Massage, cranial sacral therapy, cupping, and/or Reiki as well as many other modalities she has mastered over her years. Lynsay is also a movement specialist with a BFA in dance and certifications in TRX and yoga allowing and enjoys utilizing her certifications for doTERRA to customize natural skin care and aromatherapy for her clients. Lynsays ultimate goal is to help as many people as possible to live their best lives pain free.
 


Save the Date:


Fall Retreat - Oct 18-20 @ Heartstone Lodge 

An intentionally smaller, more intimate 3 day/2 night retreat that will center around meditation, deeper inner work, and with a greater emphasis on silence. This retreat will be open to current or past meditation students and/or 1:1 or group coaching clients first. Stay tuned for details.


Learn with Me


Intro to Meditation - 4-Week Series @ The Robinson Theater, Tuesdays in March, 6:30-7:15pm
In this intro class, I will cover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of meditation practice, how to set yourself up so that you can sit for extended periods of time, and debunk some of the "myths" about meditation practice.

The Robinson Theater is a multi-purpose non-profit organization that exists to inspire, encourage, and restore healthy community life to the residents of North Church Hill, primarily through arts, fitness and nutrition-based programs, and community events.

All Robinson programming is donor subsidized to make classes accessible for all. If you have the capacity, I invite you to support these classes by sponsoring another participant on the registration form.
 

Yoga @ The Well Collective, Fridays from 9-10:15am
Asana, Pranayama & Meditation
 
is a weekly, ongoing yoga class incorporates yogic postures, breath work, and guided meditation.

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) and will be a hybrid model that will include virtual and in-person sessions each month

APRIL COHORT 
Sundays (EOW) from 4-5pm

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

Saturday Sit -
March 2nd 2024

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 January 6th sit
*if you plan to attend virtually, please note that in your registration

2024 Saturday Sit Dates
April 13th; May 4th; June 1st; July 6th
Aug 3rd; Sept 7th; Oct 5th; Nov 2nd; Dec 7th

REGISTER FOR MARCH SIT HERE
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"Until we make the unconscious conscious it directs our life and we call it fate." {Carl Jung}

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