Who are you? Many of us answer this question by pointing to aspects of ourselves we believe immutable — gender, ethnicity, profession, or family role. Yet these nominal identities do not seem to capture the whole of who we are. Join us for an evening of dialogue on identity — what it is, where it
Embodiment — the experience of having a body — is a universal experience, and yet how we think and feel about our bodies is as unique as each of us. Join us for engaging dialogue about the physical self. What does it mean to have a ‘good body’? How much of how we think about
EAT BREATHE THRIVE: Reclaim your body, mind, and spirit for increased peace and self-esteem We invite you to join us in discovering how to trust your body, question your unhelpful beliefs and cultivate self-acceptance, confidence, and self-love in a profound and lasting way. Together we will explore our innate beauty, remember our body, reconnect to
Trauma-Informed Care Trauma-informed care is a strengths-based practice framework that is grounded in the understanding and consideration of the pervasive nature and impact of trauma. We promote an environment of recovery rather than practices that may inadvertently re-traumatize. Adopting a trauma-informed approach to your practice is not accomplished through a particular technique or checklist. In
From the time we are children, many of us learn to hide aspects of our true thoughts and behaviors from others. Yet the most fulfilling encounters almost always emerge when we can be fully transparent about ourselves — without filters, shyness, or reserve. Join us this month, for an evening of warm and fascinating conversational
The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system invites you to look at the energetic or subtle body made up of meridians. These meridians act as pathways where Qi, Prana, and blood flow. The meridians function as a network, much like a complex system of waterways, that can be mapped out throughout the entire body. First, there
It’s something most of us avoid at all costs, but failure is an inevitable part of the human experience. Many of us keep our career, relationship, and personal failures hidden. Yet the most successful people among us have not only tried and failed, but learned to reap failure’s benefits. Join us for an evening of
The feminine body and mind experience significant changes during the various trimesters of pregnancy, and what is supportive in one trimester can be harmful in another. This program is designed to support a pregnant woman by both relaxing and strengthening her body and mind. This workshop focuses on teaching you the fundamentals of yoga and
We are all born with a desire to create – and yet somehow, as adults, many of us grow disconnected from our innate creative powers. Often the pressure to perform, be productive, and get it right holds us back from fully immersing ourselves in the creative process. And some of us simply don’t make time
At the most basic level, food gives us the energy we need to live. But we eat for more than just physiological nourishment: we eat to come together, to mark occasions like weddings and funerals, to discover cultures, to feel better when we’re in pain. This month you’re invited to gather for a discussion on
Aging: it’s the one experience that doesn’t discriminate. No matter how smart, wealthy, or powerful you are, every person on earth is on a journey toward mortality. Some of us hardly think about this process at all; for others, it looms in our consciousness every day. This month we invite you to reflect on what
BEGIN YOUR PRACTICE OF EMBRACING EMBODIED LIVING, AND LEARN TO TEACH ASANA, PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION RESTORATIVE, VINYASA, YIN, AND YOGA NIDRA At the Life of Wellness Institute, the first step in the journey is so more than Yoga Teacher Training. It truly begins with you seeing yourself clearly. For you to have, and consistently apply the tools,