Body, Breath and Being: A Day Long Retreat
in Women Business Networking, Community Events
Overview
Date: 03/24/2012
Time: 09:30 am - 05:30 pm
Location: Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Muir Beach
Marin San Francisco, California 94102Contact Information
Website: http://zenlifecoaching.net/
E-mail: thiszenlife@gmail.com
Contact Name: Toi Lynn Wyle
Phone: 415-235-5481
Description
In this lush sacred valley just a short walk to the ocean, we will dive deeply into the bliss of being. The surroundings are the inspiration for the journey inward. The peaceful gardens, organic farm and horses in the pasture. The beach and sound of waves and seagulls, and on foggy days, the fog horn. The hawks, water birds and owls that call out their messages. The round yurt set in a meadow where we will gather as a community, a circle within a circle. The trails, benches and bridges where we can each find a piece of quiet beauty for our more solitary inner work of the day. This experiential day long immersion into the body/mind relationship will include:
- gentle exploratory yoga
- interwoven with a variety of somatic (body/mind) processes
- experiences in nature
- guided imagery
- breathwork
- inspirational and instructional poetry
- and meditation
Accompanied by healing sound bowls and the sounds nature surrounding us, we will safely, slowly remove the layers of tension that close us off from this vibrant life around us and within us, allowing us to reconnect with ourselves at a deeper more grounded place of awareness and peace.
About the yoga: All levels and abilities are welcome. The yoga will be specifically composed for each person to tune into their own body rhythms and form.
About the setting: Green Gulch Farm Zen Center is a Soto Zen Buddhist community and thriving organic farm and garden located just north of San Francisco, nestled in a valley bordered by Mount Tamalpais, the Golden Gate National Recreation area, and the Pacific Ocean. Overnight accommodations are available for those seeking to extend their retreat. For more see http://www.sfzc.org/ggf/default.asp
For interns and therapists: The process of becoming an empowered and effective therapist is through growing our intuitive abilities. The body is a powerful portal for accessing this wisdom. Additionally, the healing elements of nature provide a life affirming practice ground and mirror for metamorphosis and rebirth. You will gain from this day invaluable Somatic and Ecotherapy experiences and tools to use for yourself in your own personal journey, and to use with assisting your clients in their transformational work.
6 CEUs offered to MFTs and LCSWs under PCE 4137.
About the facilitator: Toi Lynn Wyle, MS, MFT, ERYT has taught yoga for over 10 years, weaving into her classes over 22 years experience in body/mind healing as a Somatic Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Breathwork Therapist, Reiki Practitioner and Thai Massage Yoga Therapist. Toi Lynn teaches with passion, compassion and humor, encouraging students to open their bodies and minds to the transformative power of yoga.
For more info visit zenlifecoaching.net
Photo Gallery
follow us on...