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About?
Come join us as we explore what it means to embody both the divine feminine and divine masculine principles so support you in living with more ease, alignment, play, flow, direction, and purpose. Together we will explore the light and dark sides of the masculine and feminine; what energies influence our life; and how we experience these energies in our relationships to others and ourselves.
The feminine and masculine principles go beyond the “man-woman” binary duality. The approach of this work is based on integrating the polarities that create a homeostasis of unity in our system and relationships. These energies have distinct qualities; but they lay on a spectrum, allowing each of us to live these energies with our unique expression. No matter our sex assigned at birth, these energies live within all of us. When balanced through awareness, practice, and integration; we have the potential to tap into more flow and freedom in how we want to move through the world; and grow into the version of ourselves we want to be.
We will look at the societal conditioning of what it means to be a woman that is NOT the divine feminine; and dismantle the gender roles away from the essence of the dual energies. We will also unpack why so many women feel disconnected to their feminine essence and engage in practices to encourage the flow and reclamation of our unique power.
This day retreat is for you if you want to:
o Feel more magnetic and aligned with you masculine and feminine side
o Feel more rooted in your power and tap into your authentic voice
o Cultivate greater awareness of why you are the way you are
o Have a space to slow down and care for yourself, yet also dive deep
o Share sacred space with other amazing women
o Feel more connected to your sensuality or creative energy
o Come off of auto-pilot and step into becoming who you want to be
o Build skills and tools to help the nervous system feel safe to embody different energy
o Nourish your body with yoga, movement, and delicious snacks.
About the Facilitators
Alex Charleton - B.A, MCP, RCC
Alex is a registered clinical counsellor who is passionate about understanding the intricacies of the human condition; and leads with curiosity to find new ways to soften and deepen into truth. She is a strong believer that we heal in community, and that our strongest potential for transformative change occurs in safe connected relationships. She is delighted to bring an immersive experience to the squamish valley for folks to unlock new layers of self-love and steadiness in who you are and who they are becoming. As a clinical counsellor, Alex feels it is such a privilege to walk alongside others as they find their way back home to themselves. Alex's work is an eclectic, holistic approach. She weaves neuroscience with an attachment focus, and sees through a systemic postmodern feminist lens; sprinkling in embodiment processes and creativity to harness the healing power of our brain, body and soul. Lastly, Alex is a shit- disturber of the social conditioning status-quo. Her mission is to help wake up the most loving and free-spirited parts inside, for individuals to live fuller and brighter expressions of themselves.
Ellen Reesor - Studio Owner/Founder
Ellen is a studio owner, and mindfulness facilitator by trade, but her true calling lies in helping students discover what makes them come alive. Ellen helps students unearth a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in their practice, ultimately driving them to integrate what they discover on their mats into their everyday lives off the mat.
Her first yoga class was at age 14, when she realized that up until that first savasana, she had never felt truly relaxed. Ellen fell in love with the way yoga made her feel and was instantly hooked. In exchange for free yoga, she volunteered cleaning as a teen at a local studio which eventually lead her to follow her curiosity and complete her:
+ 200hr Hatha Teacher Training
+ 500hr Modo Teacher Training
+ 100hr Modo Flow Training
+ 10 month Interdisciplinary Approach to Movement & Mindfulness Education Teacher Training and Mentorship program through Spirit Loft Movement Center
+ 10 Day silent Vipassana Meditation Course
+ 9 month meditation/precepts course studying with Poep Sa Frank Jude
+ ACSM Personal training course through Cuesta College
+ Four year ambassadorship program with Lululemon
+ Yoga Detour Method Training, combining yoga with modern movement and mobility
+ Psychology Degree at UBC Vancouver (in progress)
Ellen continues to distill the knowledge she learns and accumulates from her mentors into the KIND Yoga 250hr nature based YTT, in the hopes that what is generously shared with her will enrich and bring joy and freedom to the lives of her students.
WHEN?
June 2nd, 2024 from 9:00am-1:00pm
WHERE?
The KIND Geodome at Cheekeye Ranch - 60001 Squamish Valley Road, Brackendale
COST?
$85.00 + tax (Early Bird Rate)
$109.00 + tax (After May 30th)
*Those with extended benefits may be eligible to claim receipts
Register?
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