Breathing Room
Inhale Peace, Exhale Tension
Special Events
We are a beautiful, serene, green space, honoring Karma practices, the environment and local community. We are conveniently located on Rte 94, Frelinghuysen, in a charming country setting with breathtaking views. Our location provides us the opportunity to offer special workshops and events throughout the year….
“Our goal is to create a Beloved Community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.”
~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Monthly Moon Circle – 2/19
Sundays, 2- 4pm once/month. Please see dates below.
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $20 per person
It has been said that the New Moon has a special energy that heals on all levels — physical, emotional and spiritual and that it is a good time to plant new seeds for growth. Monica will be holding space for a Moon Circle on a monthly basis and coinciding with the New Moon cycle.
Who is invited: Mainly women and their daughters (age 10 and up) and any and all other females in their personal circle that would benefit from a safe, healing and uplifting environment.
Objective: To create a retreat for women to replenish and re-connect with themselves and each other within a safe space for the feminine energy to be revitalized, honored, healed and celebrated through building community and support for each other during many of our life’s transitions be it menses, motherhood, menopause and the many other transitions that happen in our lives. It is meant to help women “take time for themselves” to “breathe”.
Class Format: Each class will have a theme that ties to the season and honors both Mother Earth and the Moon. We will begin with yoga practice – setting an intention and meditation and incoporate free writing exercises.
Possible Activities:
- Journaling – make our own personal journals to use in class and our lives.
- Creative Fun – paint/color/draw, etc. ~~ just take time to be creative.
- Cook together/do potlucks/exchange recipes/healthy eating/nutrition
- Drum/Dance/Singing/Celebration
- Book/Poetry Readings
- Beauty – natural alternatives/rituals/oils/exercise
- Hiking out back (weather permitting) – conjoin with the beauty of Mother Earth.
For more information, please contact Monica at balancenorder@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Dates:
3/25
4/22
5/20
6/17
7/22
8/19
9/16
10/14
11/11
12/16
EsScential Yoga (yoga with essential oils)
with Cheryl Paulson and Pati Uzar
Tuesday, February 21st ~ 7:30pm
Come discover the healing qualities of therapeutic-grade essential oils in this special yoga class designed to ground, rejuvenate and bring mental and spiritual clarity. This restorative class can dramatically improve symptoms such as muscle/joint pain, lethargy, depression, mental fog and help boost your immune system with the healing combination of choice scents and poses. Get ready to take your practice to a deeper level of opening!
Experience: Refined focus and mental clarity ~ Deepened mental and emotional grounding ~ Strengthened body-mind connection ~ Increased stamina ~ Reduced muscle and joint pain and tension ~ Heightened immune system ~ Natural alternative to pharmaceuticals
1 Hr Class, followed by 30 minute Q&A/informational session on essential oils
Cost: $20/class
To register, contact Cheryl at 973-896-0030 or email: cheryl@breathingroomcenter.com.
Felting is BAAAAACK!!!
In this 6-week evening course, participants will learn the basics of both wet and needle felting, while having fun exploring their own creative nature!
Dates: Tuesdays, 2/21 – 3/27
Times: 7:30 – 9pm
Instructor: Dena Pheonix, Certified Educator and Founder of Ridge and Valley Felting Camp
To register: Contact Dena at denapheonix@gmail.com
For more info: Check out Earthspun Offerings on Facebook
Experience the Joy of West African Drumming
with Mark Wood
~~ Djembe and Djun Djun Workshop Series ~~
A four-week series geared toward those who have little or no experience or to those who want to hone those drumming skills. Mark will focus on covering technique and traditional African rhythms. Participants will also learn how to play in an ensemble environment.
When: Thursdays (Beginning March 1st – 22nd)
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $80.00 (Pre-registration is required. You can pre-register by going to www.woodndrums.com and clicking on the “Events” button) **
** Note: Participants must register for all four classes; no drop-ins. If 10 or more people sign up, a 5th class will be offered for FREE.
For further info, please contact Mark at woodndrums@yahoo.com or 862-209-4634.
Radiant Heart, Clear Mind:
Gentle Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation Series
5 Wednesdays ~ March 7th – April 4th, 6:30 – 8pm
Learn techniques from an ancient tradition that will help you enjoy a compassionate and calm state of being
Just like the sun in the center of our solar system, our heart-space lies in the center of our energy system. When we feel balanced in life and the mind is calm, our hearts radiate beauty, compassion, and gratitude. When we tap into our heart’s radiance, the mind becomes clear and aligns with our best intentions for ourselves and others. In this informal and relaxed setting, participants will learn a thirty-minute yoga sequence that can be used to create a home-based yoga practice. Additionally, participants will learn meditation and breathing practices that have immediate benefits.
Learn methods that have been shown to:
- Reduce anxiety
- Reduce stress
- Create greater mental clarity
- Reduce overeating
- Decrease Pain
- Increase self-acceptance
Registration: Pre-registration is required as classroom space is limited. Call Tulasi Jordan at (908) 362-5650 or email Tulasi@PositiveBodySolutions.com.
Fee: $80 if registered before March 1st; $90 thereafter
This workshop will be lead by Tulasi Jordan, LCSW, Psychotherapist (Sparta, NJ); Professional Level Yoga Teacher; Certified Anusara & Kripalu Yoga Teacher
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