And another fall is upon us
Autumn Harvest Yoga Retreat and more...
Greetings friends.
Over this past weekend, I found myself beside a lazy river in North Carolina, and as I lay there with the earth under my back and the sky above, it struck me profoundly that I could not think of anything more powerful than the changing of the seasons. I mean, really. What a stupendous miracle of grander than grand proportions. Throughout the ages, there have been scores of rituals and ceremonies around this particular time of year- to celebrate the abundant bounty of the earth, to rest in waves of gratitude, and to take the time to mindfully transition from the seasons of action into those of rest and surrender. In these busy modern times of doing and consuming, it can often be easy to forget about our most sacred connection to the natural rhythms of the earth, and so, it is increasingly important to take time to listen deeply. To connect to that which is alive and that which is dying. And to align ourselves with that greater force. For me, fall has always seemed to possess access to mysterious wisdom. By way of looking to the earth, we connect deeper to our own hearts, and from our hearts, to the earth. So let us drop out, drop in, and savor. Fall, painted in all of her brilliant colors and star-filled nights, makes it awfully darn easy to do so.
Below I have listed a few offerings for you to join me, if you like, in further enjoying this season in all of its resplendent beauty.
Autumn Offering No. 1: Harvest Yoga Retreat At Pendle Hill- Oct 28-30
What better way to usher in this most auspicious time than by going on retreat? Retreat really is one of the best ways- if not THE best way I know to take you deeper in your practice. When we step away from the day-to-day routines, this new perspective can drop us into whole new depths of awareness in mind and body. Come enjoy a weekend away at the incredibly magical grounds of Pendle Hill for an exploration of the universe's finest- your lil noggin!
Your Weekend Getaway Includes:
-2 yoga classes a day- energetic morning practice and restorative evening practice
-Pranayama and meditation
-Long walks amongst the gorgeous fall foliage
-Super yummy and locally sourced farm fresh food
-beautiful art room for 'gettin crafty'
-Plenty of free time for reading, lounging, resting, and dreaming
-Everything optional and all levels welcome
*if interested, email or call for details and to reserve your spot today! (484.535.1251)
**sign up in the next week and receive the discounted price!!
Autumn Offering No. 2: Back to the Land and Back to the Heart- Nov 5, 11am-10pm
Come join me for a day-long retreat to visit the amazing folks out at Inverbrook Farm. In restoring our relationship to the earth and in support of our local farmers, we will head out to the farm and help them plant some produce for the winter. After getting our hands in the dirt, we'll wash up (if ya like), have some yummy tea and snacks, take a long walk in the hills with the trees ablaze, head back for an exhilarating yoga practice and then, make a scrumdiddliumptios meal together of locally sourced organic nuggets!
All levels welcome
Investment: $35-50 sliding scale
Bring a buddy and get an additional $5 off- cuz fall was made for cuddlin!
Autumn Offering No. 3: Farmraiser for Emerald Street Urban Farm- Oct 1, 1-10pm
Talk about great people doing great things.. this lil gem of a garden tucked away in the cement of Kinsington, gifts the area with organic food and farm consciousness. Come support, with an evening of amazing music from Philly's finest local musicians and even a lil dance diddy by yours truly. Should be a knee slappin good time.
More information at http://www.facebook.com/ event.php?eid=278273415516927
(or so I'm told!..)
Autumn Offering No. 4: Soulspark Journeys Retreat- Oct 8-9
And if you happen to find yourself on the Coloradan side of things, this will be a pretty stellar event- 2 days of yoga and meditation nestled in an aspen grove high in the mountains of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with gorgeous natural hot springs a stone's chuck away.. need i say more...?!?
More information at http://www. soulsparkjourneys.com/ soulspark-journeys/colorado/
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If the desire is there, and the resources not so, email me to inquire about a couple slots open for trade-help on all of the aforementioned retreats.
Feel free to pass this on to anyone else you think might be interested..
Blessings to you all. May your hearts begin to glow like the maple of my mind....
In love and gratitude,
Julia
