Craft nature mandalas and explore grounding meditation and somatics in our virtual workshop.

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EST)

Join us for a relaxing and creative online 90-minute workshop where we'll explore the beauty of nature through mandala art and meditation. Connect with the natural world and your inner self as we guide you through creating your own mandala designs. Learn how to use this ancient art form as a tool for meditation and mindfulness. No experience is necessary, just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore your creativity!

Materials needed: Natural items such as sticks, nuts, seeds, leaves, rocks, shells, feathers, flowers, and petals. Please find these before the workshop.

Cost: $25

Registration: Sign up now to reserve your spot and receive the Zoom link for the workshop. We can't wait to see you there!

Pre-workshop material preparation instructions:

Please gather your materials before coming to the workshop. Head to a place you feel connected to, like a forest, beach, park, or even your backyard. Pick up natural items such as sticks, nuts, seeds, leaves, rocks, shells, feathers, flowers, and petals. Really take in the moment: notice the feel of each item, the warmth of the sun, the sounds around you, and immerse yourself in the surroundings.

Think about what you want to get out of the workshop while you collect these items. Choose each piece with purpose, reflecting on the feelings or memories they stir within you. This mindful gathering will help deepen your connection during the mandala workshop, making the experience even more meaningful.

How to prepare for the workshop:

• Before the session, it's advisable to avoid heavy meals and refrain from drinking large amounts of liquids.

• We recommend wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, that allows you to move freely and relax fully. Choose clothes that won't restrict your movements or distract you, ensuring a more focused and enjoyable session.

• Before joining the workshop, take a moment to reflect on what brings you here. What are your goals or intentions? What do you hope to achieve?

• Embrace your emotions with acceptance and openness, rather than suppressing or judging them.

• Come with a mind ready to explore and learn, setting aside preconceived notions, judgments, or critical thoughts about the practice for yourself or others.

• And remember, it's perfectly fine to pause or step back if you ever feel too much intensity or discomfort. Choosing is more important than doing. Your well-being is paramount.

*By purchasing this workshop, I acknowledge and accept the following terms as well as the following cautionary statements:

• Breathwork, sound healing, and related practices may lead to significant physical, emotional, and energetic releases and responses.

• Breathwork is not recommended for individuals with conditions such as epilepsy, detached retina, glaucoma, uncontrolled hypertension, heart conditions (including past heart attacks), mental health disorders (such as manic or bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, paranoia, psychotic episodes, depersonalization, etc.), history of strokes, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), seizures, brain/neurological issues, family history of aneurysms, ongoing use of blood-thinning medications, recent psychiatric hospitalization or emotional crisis (within the last decade), osteoporosis, unhealed physical injuries, acute infectious or viral illnesses, advanced COPD, severe chronic illnesses, intolerance to reduced oxygen levels, cancer, or issues with impulse control.

• For sound healing sessions, there are particular health considerations to bear in mind. These include individuals with a sensitivity to sound, those with hearing impairments, users of insulin pumps, individuals recovering from concussions within the last three months, those with metal implants, pacemaker bearers, users of hearing aids, and anyone who has undergone surgery recently. Prior consultation with a healthcare professional is essential for anyone affected by these conditions before engaging in sound healing practices.

• Pregnant individuals should refrain from engaging in breathwork or sound healing practices without prior approval from their healthcare provider.

• Those with asthma are advised to bring inhalers and consult with their healthcare provider and the session facilitator before participating.

• Participation is not recommended if you have consumed alcohol, drugs, or psychedelics in the past 24 hours or if you have been fasting for more than 72 hours.

• I understand that the services offered by Embodied Essence are self-healing methods designed to enhance the quality of life and support holistic well-being and do not constitute medical advice or any substitution for medical care.

• I understand that these self-healing methods do not diagnose or act as a treatment for any health problem, and the services of Embodied Essence do not replace the care of licensed professionals.

• Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions.

• As the participant, I am responsible for informing the coach if I experience any physical discomfort, feel uncomfortable, experience an emotional emergency, or no longer want to move forward during a workshop.