Join Valerie for a day of restoration and connection. We will spend a gentle Friday together to find your center and calm your body. After a gentle yoga practice some tea, fruits, vegetarian snacks will be provided, you are welcome to bring a more substantial lumch if desired. We will then have a discussion of how to manage the feelings of uncertainty and fear in these chaotic political times. This will include actions steps that we can all take to create the world we want to see. We will end the day with instruction on how to use herbs and aromatherapy to calm your nervous system, including instruction in the practice of breathing exercises, facial massage, and reflexology of the foot. The intention of this retreat is to help people get out of a freeze or fight state and into a state of connection. It will be an opportunity to practice skills and set intention to continue those skills for ongoing wellbeing and action. Location: TBD Athens, GA

Cost: $80/person - 2 Sliding fee spots available with application

10-10:30a - Arrivals, Intention, Introductions

10:30-11:30a - Gentle Flow Yoga

11:30a-12:15p - Break (snack provided or bring your lunch)

12:15-1:00p - Coping with Uncertainty and Taking Action against Despair

1:00-2:30p - Aromatherapy and Calming your Nervous System

2:30-3:30p - Self Care Plan with Intentional Action for the Future and Departures