Release and Receive: An Embodied Wellness Retreat

3458 Whitsetts Fork Rd,Wildwood MO 63038

06 November, 2021

Description

Release and Receive: An Embodied Wellness Retreat Located at The Grassy Ranch farm in Wildwood, Missouri, this half day retreat begins with orienting to space and place, followed by an embodied coffee experience. The retreat is designed with group and individual sessions for you to therapeutically connect with your body and nature. These opportunities include: equine-facilitated sessions, somatic body communication sessions, and nature reflection experiences. To close out the retreat, space will be provided for reflection and embodied integration. To register for this event, please visit: https://pocketsuite.io/form/d1Xs Meet the Facilitators Heather Gargis, MA, LPC, SEP-IT Somatic Experience: Attuning to the mind-body connection through touch I have been working with somatics for over 3+ years and continue to be amazed by its insightful and healing powers. At this retreat, I will be offering mini sessions for you to explore what your body is communicating with you. This session is designed to give yourself tranquility and curiosity with a therapeutic blend of receiving touch, mindful movements and guided reflection. This type of work can move you towards a greater sense of clarity through the connection of your mind and body. This is a time to pause and replenish as well as discover parts of self that hold tension and discomfort. I invite you to this space. Nicole Grass, MA, LPC, EFPConnection, Attunement and Relationship Nicole has a deep passion for the human-animal connection. She has a certification in Equine assisted growth and learning(Eagala) and is currently pursing certification in Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy through the Herd Institute. Nicole has witnessed the beauty of our own personal process unfold as we partner with these majestic animals. They truly show us how we relate to ourselves and to the world around us. Equine Facilitated Wellness An experiential approach to counseling, coaching and psychotherapy, working with horses as co-therapists. During the retreat you will have the opportunity to experience a relationship with the horses that is built on mutual respect, safety, and congruence. Sessions will allow participants an opportunity to interact with the horses in a way that will promote self-regulation, grounding, and connection. *100% on the ground. No riding involved. No horse experience necessary! Andrew Mueller, CACo-owner Course Coffee Roasters, Coffee Alchemist Andrew specializes in plant alchemy through herbal remedies. This practice is expressed through intentionally crafting beverages and navigating partnership between the plant and human experience. Andrew has worked with coffee and teas for over 9 years and has experience with bartending and recipe development. Awakening Senses: An Embodied Coffee Experience Participants will receive two coffees accompanied by various food pairings. Together the group will explore the journey of the coffee plant and its communication with us. These coffees are handpicked from single origins around the world and roasted locally at Course Coffee Roasters. Each coffee is experienced individually and comparatively through the expression of our senses. Space will be given to reflect on the illumination of the senses and the communication of the body. Maria Hawn, MA, PLPC, IWBCreator of Imaginal WellBeing: The wisdom within your own body is your key to natural well-being Imaginal WellBeing is a therapeutic framework composed of 7 Key areas of guided practice. Each Key is created to support you in exploring inner wisdom for the purpose of ease, harmony and play within your body and your reflected environment. Imaginal Wellbeing is infused with 5 foundational elements: presence, expression, imagination, movement, and space Nature Reflection Experience During the retreat, opportunities are available for you to practice grounding/earthing and embodied sensating. Space is provided to slow down, nurture your connection with Nature, and receive the many benefits of your natural environment. Through guided breathing, visualizations, and reflection we will cultivate body awareness and Earth connection. This provides opportunities for you to sense your inner and outer world more clearly. It is literally a breath of fresh air. To register for this event, please visit: https://pocketsuite.io/form/d1XsEvent Price: $95