Women’s New Year’s Day Wintering Retreat
Ready to start your year off right? Join us for an afternoon retreat on the first day of the new year! We will practice “wintering” together. Taking our cue from this first season of the year, we will practice healing through rest and renewal. We will rewild ourselves to be in sync with the rhythms of the season, as we take insight from the natural world. If you push yourself to exhaustion, live in burnout, feel pressure to say yes to everything, or are at a standstill as you come to the end of life-as-you-know-it, come learn to “winter” with us!
Iyengar yoga instructor, Karla Ingram, will invite us to find renewal in our bodies through a restorative and accessible yoga class. Meditation teacher and psychologist, Dr. Amy Balentine, will offer education, reflective journaling, and meditations that invite us to find healing in our pause. We will end the afternoon with deep listening to share our meditation experiences and insights with one another. If you have never meditated in a group setting, you may be surprised at the power of the group to hold space for greater concentration, open heartedness and connectedness. Bring the gift of your presence to yourself and your community by joining us for an afternoon of meditation.
Cost: $75
(A limited number of 50% off scholarships are available. Please inquire.)
Date: January 1st 1-4 pm
Location: Evergreen Yoga
1541 Overton Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
Amy Balentine, Ph.D.
Psychologist, mindfulness teacher, author
Karla Ingram
Iygengar Instructor, Owner of Block and Bolster Yoga
Schedule:
12:45-1 Signing In and Settling
1-1:15 Welcome and Setting intention for the Retreat
1:15-2:00 Yoga with Karla
2-2:45 Meditation-Listening to the wisdom in the body by Amy Balentine
2:45-3 brief tea/snack break-mindful eating
3-3:30 Journaling and Small group discussion led by Amy Balentine
3:30-4 Sharing Circle-Deep Listening Practice and Closing Meditation
FAQ:
Do I bring my own yoga equipment?
We have yoga mats, blankets and meditation cushions, but feel free to bring your own. We also have a variety of chairs.
What do I wear?
Wear comfortable clothes for yoga.
What food is available?
Light refreshments include tea as well as cookies. You may bring your own food if you have special dietary needs.
What is your refund policy?
You will be fully refunded if you contact us 24 hours in advance. In the case of illness, you will be fully refunded if you contact us by 10 am the day of the event.
If you have questions, please contact Amy Balentine at amy.balentine@mc4ml.com