New Moon Restorative Yoga & Sound Ceremony

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This workshop will include a 20-minute intention setting salt bowl ceremony where participants add herbs, crystals, flower petals, and their intentions into a bowl of epsom salt. Everyone will get a jar to take home to use in a bath or somewhere special to them. It will also include a relaxing 60-minute restorative practice where gentle sounds will be played on crystal bowls, rattles, tuning forks, drums, and a gong.  

During this Kids Yoga Workshop for 5-8 year olds, your children will learn some valuable mindfulness tools that they can carry into their everyday lives. Teaching children these tools while they are young will help them to navigate their worlds with more awareness of how to process their big feelings, through movement, quieting the mind, listening to stories, playing games, and breathing intentionally. We can't wait to share the gifts of yoga with your children! 

This workshop opens with a fire ceremony followed by a gentle dynamic movement section to prepare the body for a relaxing 75-min restorative practice. Gentle sounds will be played on crystal bowls, rattles, tuning forks, drums, and a gong. 

The "Nurturing Your Creative Fire" workshop series is designed to offer a sanctuary for mothers, focusing on shared experiences and mutual support to alleviate feelings of isolation and stress. Through a combination of somatic movement and sound baths with vocalization, the workshop aims to enhance participants' well-being. Somatic movement, which emphasizes internal physical perception and experience, helps mothers become more attuned to their bodies, thereby reducing stress and promoting relaxation. The integration of sound baths and vocalization further deepens this state of relaxation and mindfulness, allowing mothers to immerse themselves in soothing sounds and release pent-up emotions through vocal expression. Guided meditation is another crucial component of this workshop, providing a holistic approach to mental and emotional health. This practice equips mothers with a comprehensive toolkit for managing the multifaceted challenges of motherhood. Participants will also engage in writing prompts and journaling, powerful methods for exploring thoughts and emotions. This form of introspection and self-expression can be incredibly therapeutic, helping mothers to articulate their feelings and gain insights into their emotional landscapes. Moreover, the benefits of creative flow, whether achieved through writing or other forms of expression, cannot be overstated. Engaging in creative activities fosters a playful energy that can help mothers break free from routine or negative thought patterns. By creating a safe space for listening and sharing, the workshop ensures that every mother feels heard and valued, fostering a strong sense of community and mutual support. This environment not only empowers individual mothers but also strengthens the collective resilience and joy within the group, making it a truly enriching experience for all participants.