In this monthly workshop, students devote time to care for themselves physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally through yoga, meditation, discussion, and self-reflection. Led by Dr. Kim Grocher, our resident psychotherapist, executive coach, and yoga + meditation teacher, this monthly self care workshop is designed to help those wanting to cultivate the resilience and tools needed to rest, revive, and thrive. Attendees will reap the benefits of being in community, setting personal goals, and receiving supportive accountability. Each month will focus on a different theme and/or self care tool. Workshop will include:

• Gentle movement
• Mindfulness meditation
• Conversation
• Written and creative exercises that will help students practice self-care in their daily lives

Experience a comprehensive deep dive into childbirth education for you and your partner/support person! Gather the tools you need to journey through childbirth with greater knowledge and ease in a safe and nurturing learning environment. This workshop will take place over the course of 2 Wednesday evenings, meeting for 2 hours each evening. Please wear clothes you feel comfortable moving in, snacks, water, and any questions you have. You will leave with a folder and handouts to take home for future reference.

Cost: $225 per couple (Early Bird $200 if your register before 5/23)

What is covered in Comprehensive Childbirth Education:

• The signs and stages of labor
• Comfort techniques and strategies for you and your birth support team including
• Breathing techniques and vocal toning
• Movement and optimal positions for labor
• Hands-on touch and Acupressure
• Aromatherapy and Hydrotherapy
• Mindfulness tools to create a positive and constructive mindset
• When to go to the hospital or call your provider What happens when you arrive at the hospital
• Pain medication options during active labor
• Medical interventions and inductions
• Cesarean Birth and Recovery
• Strategies for collaborative care and informed consent with your medical team.

ABOUT DANIELLE
As a mother of three, Danielle brings a rich depth of experience and knowledge when supporting new families in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. She has over 20 years of experience as a massage therapist, birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and lactation consultant. She is honored to support you on your journey through pregnancy and childbirth.

Take some time for self-care in this gentle grounding practice with Melissa. Join her for a Candlelit Slow Flow, Restorative + Reiki workshop designed to help you unwind and reset. Begin with gentle movements to release tension, followed by restorative poses supported by cushions and props for deep relaxation. As you settle in, enjoy Reiki—a gentle hands-on healing technique that promotes relaxation, calms the nervous system, and supports emotional and physical healing. Leave feeling calm, balanced, and centered. Class size is kept small to ensure personalized attention.

Grief is a natural, normal, human response to loss. While grieving is most often associated with the death of a loved one, it is important to note that grief comes in all shapes and sizes. Any type of loss can elicit a grief response (loss of loved one, job, home, the life you once had). If you are experiencing grief of any kind, please know that you are not alone.

This monthly offering will have a relevant theme each month. Led by Emily, you will learn how grief affects the body and the mind, and how yoga helps to regulate the nervous system. Each session will explore different tools to help you navigate your grief, including but not limited to: an active yoga practice, a softer yoga practice, pranayama breathing techniques, and guided meditations.

What to expect: We will begin our time together with tea and conversation to bridge connection. Next, we will go over the tools and practices that will be explored that evening. The remainder of our time together will consist of about an hour of yoga to care for your grief and time to honor who/what you have lost.

Once you step into the room, everything is optional. There is no obligation to participate. Grief shows up differently day to day, and we deeply honor your needs. You can simply arrive and rest on your mat to be in community with other grievers, as you listen and visualize the movements/techniques in your mind. Tears are always welcome and tissues will be provided.

Come as you are. There is a place for you here.

Please Note: This workshop is not a replacement for individual therapy and counseling.

Testimonial:

The class really met the need for support and a feeling of community for people going through loss. I thought the session was really nicely facilitated with thoughtfulness and grace - just lovely. Emily was terrific - compassionate, caring, supportive and down to earth, really met the needs of all of us in session.

- Andrea

About Emily LeBar:

Emily has an extensive history of personal grief, including the loss of a parent at a young age. In addition to Emily’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification, she has also completed a Grief Yoga Teacher Training and is currently enrolled in a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training. Emily has found emotional support through her yoga practice, and over the years has attained skills and knowledge to help others move with their grief. Through her teaching, Emily reminds you that you are held, supported, and above all else: not alone.

Please bring your own mat to class.