~~~~Upcoming workshops~~~~
Metta Vibrations Sound Bath. April 21st 6pm.
Location if weather permits Farm called CROW
rain location is at the studio, 128 South Court Street.
This New Moon Sound Bath will focus on setting intentions, planting seeds, and connecting to clarity and focus. It opens with simple breathing techniques to quiet your mind and body, then moves into an intention-setting meditation. Prepare for full-body relaxation as you breathe to the sweet sounds of chimes, bells, and singing bowls.
Greg will take you into another frequency. Far out.
Greg will take you into another frequency. Far out.
The 2nd Annual New River Yoga Retreat
August 25th-27th 2023
We will host some of the most wonderful teachers that will be sharing their passions and years of knowledge during the New River Yoga Retreat: an amazingly diverse range of yoga, meditation, dance, philosophy and more. Some are local, some have travelled from afar to be a part of this celebration of community, sharing and connecting with the great outdoors, each other and you. More details to come. WoooHoo, do more yoga.
2023 Retreat teachers
Randy Boyd RYT500+
We are happy to announce our first instructor, Randy Boyd, Certified Yoga Therapist (IAYT), E-RYT 500, who teaches yoga with a heart centered theme, align based asana, and a life affirming philosophy that will transform your practice on the yoga mat and off of the mat in your daily life. Randy has been training yoga teachers, teaching workshops, and anatomy immersions since 2014 in WV, VA, Ohio, PA, and MA since 2014. Join Randy celebrating nature amid the majestic beauty of the New River Gorge.
Tap into the Transformational Power of Awe and Wonder 2 HOURS Everything in nature has a certain quality of wonder and awe. Yogis call this Abhutu. Medical science has shown that finding the awe and wonder in everyday life is the key to health and happiness. Teachings, asana, therapeutics, & Savasana designed to help you experience the transformational quality of Awe.
Flow like the River and tap into the Natural Rhythms of Nature. 2 hours The water element in yoga is associated with freedom and flow. The flowing quality of water is an example of the natural rhythms found in nature. The tides, and the seasons are other examples of these rhythms found in nature. These rhythms of life are found in your body in the form of your breath, your pulse, your heartbeat and movement. Learn to free up life’s natural rhythms so that you experience more freedom and joy in your life. Standing poses with juicy hip openers, life affirming yoga philosophy, and Savasana.
Lets get the party started.
Tap into the Transformational Power of Awe and Wonder 2 HOURS Everything in nature has a certain quality of wonder and awe. Yogis call this Abhutu. Medical science has shown that finding the awe and wonder in everyday life is the key to health and happiness. Teachings, asana, therapeutics, & Savasana designed to help you experience the transformational quality of Awe.
Flow like the River and tap into the Natural Rhythms of Nature. 2 hours The water element in yoga is associated with freedom and flow. The flowing quality of water is an example of the natural rhythms found in nature. The tides, and the seasons are other examples of these rhythms found in nature. These rhythms of life are found in your body in the form of your breath, your pulse, your heartbeat and movement. Learn to free up life’s natural rhythms so that you experience more freedom and joy in your life. Standing poses with juicy hip openers, life affirming yoga philosophy, and Savasana.
Lets get the party started.
Lauri Brammer RYT 500
Lauri Brammer, 500 hour RYT, specializing in trauma-informed Hatha, Vinyasa, and Kundalini Yoga, as well as Ayurveda and Lunar Wisdom. Lauri is also certified in Qigong, Yoga Nidra, and Sound Healing practices. She aims to bring inclusive and accessible yoga and healing modalities to all bodies through movement and breath practices. She also teaches mindfulness, meditation, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She enjoys practicing reiki and is an active lightworker, providing oracle readings and spirit guide messages to those seeking guidance. Lauri lives in Fairmont, WV and is the owner of Naga Yoga.
Lauri is going to teach several classes throughout the retreat.
Lauri is going to teach several classes throughout the retreat.
Nate Ittig and Angie Edmonds
ACROYOGA! Angie and Nate will make you feel comfortable and safe as you learn to make shapes and fly with your new love Acro. Keep your eyes out for more classes and more fun.
Angela Edmunds
Over 10 years experience sharing Yoga and Fitness in over 10 studios in over 5 different states travel teaching.
Marshall University- Previous Yoga/ Fitness Instructor~ Teaching YOGA Classes designed specifically for the performing Arts as a
PEL/ College credit course.Teaching Acro conditioning classes open to the public and Providing a curriculum based Acro Yoga and Ribeiro JiuJitsu class as a college credit/PEL class for students.
RVCDS- Providing Nutrition/ Gardening classes,Yoga and mindfulness to children ages 2-12years old.
LeVita Sana- YogaTeacher/ Event Coordinator
Certifications
200 ERYT~ Hatha-Kunga with certification, experience and studies in Solar and Lunar Acro Yoga, Partner Yoga, Vinyasa, Kid yoga, Prenatal Yoga,Yoga for Athletes,Yoga for Martial Artists, Yoga for Stress and Anxiety in Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Thai Yoga, Yin Yoga.
Purple Belt Ribeiro JiuJitsu and Women's Self Defense
Nate Ittig
I have held several roles for almost 2 decades at Armstrong Utilities, including 12 years as a lineman. Through my love of nature and the outdoors, I have enjoyed rock climbing, cycling, kayaking, backpacking, and swimming. I completed 106 miles cycling the Tour of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV) and the Dances with Dirt 100k relay. I also enjoyed a cross-country rock-climbing tour through 11 states. Not only have I backpacked through Europe, Berlin to Madrid, hitting 7 cities and 5 countries... I managed to survive a 50 mile/ multi day back-country backpacking trip through Yosemite, reaching a max elevation of nearly 12,000ft. If that wasn’t crazy enough, I also participated in Pamplona Spain’s San Fermin Festival Running of the Bulls and lived to tell the tale (pictures to prove). All of these experiences, and plenty not mentioned, have lead me to a unique style of teaching and an open approach to learning.
ACROYOGA & YOGA INSTRUCTOR Certification
200hr Ashaya Yoga (2018)
Personal Yoga practice since 2005
AcroYoga practice since 2015 Brazilian Jiujitsu since 2003
Instructed AcroYoga since 2016 Instructed Yoga since 2018
Angela Edmunds
Over 10 years experience sharing Yoga and Fitness in over 10 studios in over 5 different states travel teaching.
Marshall University- Previous Yoga/ Fitness Instructor~ Teaching YOGA Classes designed specifically for the performing Arts as a
PEL/ College credit course.Teaching Acro conditioning classes open to the public and Providing a curriculum based Acro Yoga and Ribeiro JiuJitsu class as a college credit/PEL class for students.
RVCDS- Providing Nutrition/ Gardening classes,Yoga and mindfulness to children ages 2-12years old.
LeVita Sana- YogaTeacher/ Event Coordinator
Certifications
200 ERYT~ Hatha-Kunga with certification, experience and studies in Solar and Lunar Acro Yoga, Partner Yoga, Vinyasa, Kid yoga, Prenatal Yoga,Yoga for Athletes,Yoga for Martial Artists, Yoga for Stress and Anxiety in Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Thai Yoga, Yin Yoga.
Purple Belt Ribeiro JiuJitsu and Women's Self Defense
Nate Ittig
I have held several roles for almost 2 decades at Armstrong Utilities, including 12 years as a lineman. Through my love of nature and the outdoors, I have enjoyed rock climbing, cycling, kayaking, backpacking, and swimming. I completed 106 miles cycling the Tour of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV) and the Dances with Dirt 100k relay. I also enjoyed a cross-country rock-climbing tour through 11 states. Not only have I backpacked through Europe, Berlin to Madrid, hitting 7 cities and 5 countries... I managed to survive a 50 mile/ multi day back-country backpacking trip through Yosemite, reaching a max elevation of nearly 12,000ft. If that wasn’t crazy enough, I also participated in Pamplona Spain’s San Fermin Festival Running of the Bulls and lived to tell the tale (pictures to prove). All of these experiences, and plenty not mentioned, have lead me to a unique style of teaching and an open approach to learning.
ACROYOGA & YOGA INSTRUCTOR Certification
200hr Ashaya Yoga (2018)
Personal Yoga practice since 2005
AcroYoga practice since 2015 Brazilian Jiujitsu since 2003
Instructed AcroYoga since 2016 Instructed Yoga since 2018
Sarah Hudson
Sarah Hudson is a WV native who discovered and fell in love with the practice of yoga in Fayetteville. She's been a dedicated student since; pursuing the wisdom of Ayurveda, Jyotisha, Yoga Nidra, and Tantra Yoga. Sarah shares from her innate connection to mothering. Inspired by the mothering of nature. herself, her children, and the healer within. She weaves the wisdom of nature, traditional yoga practices, and spirit to support curiosity and wellness from within.
Sarahs Class offerings:
De-Mystify the Pelvic Floor:
In this workshop we will bust the narrative of kegels-as-king and 'bounce back' culture. The experience of the feminine body has been shielded from celebration and therefore understanding for far too long. We will explore the nature of our body and cycles through meditation, somatic movement patterns, breathwork, and postural habits. Participants will leave with tools to help alleviate pelvic, back & hip discomfort, end the dreaded sneeze-pee, and alignment checks to support overall pelvic floor function.
Moon Rituals for a Connected Life:
A workshop to explore the energy of the moon, how to use/understand the phases, stories & myths to connect us to our inherent knowledge and strength. (Vedic astrology introduction, crystals, personal sacred objects, creating an altar.)
Sarahs Class offerings:
De-Mystify the Pelvic Floor:
In this workshop we will bust the narrative of kegels-as-king and 'bounce back' culture. The experience of the feminine body has been shielded from celebration and therefore understanding for far too long. We will explore the nature of our body and cycles through meditation, somatic movement patterns, breathwork, and postural habits. Participants will leave with tools to help alleviate pelvic, back & hip discomfort, end the dreaded sneeze-pee, and alignment checks to support overall pelvic floor function.
Moon Rituals for a Connected Life:
A workshop to explore the energy of the moon, how to use/understand the phases, stories & myths to connect us to our inherent knowledge and strength. (Vedic astrology introduction, crystals, personal sacred objects, creating an altar.)
COSMIC WATER
Who We Are cozmicwater.com
Tara, BFA in Voice with Sound Therapy Studies from the Berklee College of Music & a
registered respiratory therapist (RRT), has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, and
creates acclaimed live soundscapes for many and diverse yoga classes and workshops.
Bill, PhD, ERYT500, has been practicing various flavors of yoga for over 50 years, an
ERYT500 & a lead YTT trainer, has a PhD in BioMolecular Physics, a professor of
Chemistry and a research professor of Physiology at Marshall University & associated
Medical School, respectively. Bill’s understanding and teaching of yoga’s physical
practices and darśana are informed by modern scientific research and yoga / sanskrit
scholarship, respectively. Bill’s teaching practice includes: several weekly yoga classes
(principally Somatic, Yin, Restore, Nāda, free monthly darśan and lead YTT trainer) at
Studio 8, Huntington; YACEP workshops; Long-time Faculty advisor - MU Yoga Club.
Together they are .... Cozmic Water Yoga and Sounds (cozmicwater.com). Cozmic
Water’s intention is to create a fully-embodied tapestry of direct experience. Blissful
patterns of folding and unfolding, flowing focus - spontaneously spun from the fibers of
awareness and woven from the threads of a consistent, coherent blend of yogic
practices, technologies & wisdom of the medieval Kashmir Valley with modern somatic
movement & sensory science - toward the recognition of a deeper, more expansive
mosaic of ‘Self’. Expect a Cozmic Water practice to honor the wisdom and teachings of
the ancients by holding the space for the blossoming of surrender, stillness, silence,
sound, spaciousness, serenity, sahaja, samādhi, sleep (nidrā)... to re-create a natural
and calm state of the mind, body and spirit.
Kirtan and Tales from the Devī Māhātmyam (90 - 120 minutes) :
Sing your way to stillness, dance your way to devotion, and listen your way to love.
Kirtan is the yoga of music, an ancient practice for awakening. Join us as we welcome
all singers and musicians, people from all walks of life, all denominations and all ages to
come along for a beautiful session of sacred rhythms and mantras. We’ll be chanting
mostly in Sanskrit from the beloved 5th CE Devī Māhātmyam. These glorious stories
from the ancient literature will be shared to help acquaint you with some of these
chants.
Intro to Tantrik Yoga: A Life-Affirming Path (120 minutes):
In this participatory seminar, we will limit our discussion and activity to the house-holder
friendly, non-Dual Darśana (worldview) and yoga practices of Medieval Kashmir.
Primarily, we will use the prism of 1500 years of sanskrit textual scholarship, aural
transmission and mantra sounds to initiate somatic exploration and stillness; permeate
to our deepest Self, drink deeply from the nectar of our own consciousness, and bloom
into an experiential, life-long journey into the nature of reality (or reality of nature?)! This
is neither Patañjali's yoga nor the NeoTantra invented in the last century, but a Timeless
Sound and Light Journey.
Mantra Japa - 108 Sāvitrī Gāyatrī Mantra (60 minutes)
[We can (The traditional time, if you like or anytime) offer this at the Dawn Sandhyā on
Sunday morning around 6:30-6:40 and takes about 40 - 45 minutes]
A mantra meditation with 108 recitations of the Sāvitrī Gāyatrī Mantra. The oldest
mantra continuously chanted daily for over 3200 years found in oldest section of the
~3200 year old Rg Veda. We will briefly discuss the history, significance common
pronunciations, and ubiquity of this beautiful mantra. A must for yoga teachers.
https://cozmicwater.com/landing-music
Who We Are cozmicwater.com
Tara, BFA in Voice with Sound Therapy Studies from the Berklee College of Music & a
registered respiratory therapist (RRT), has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, and
creates acclaimed live soundscapes for many and diverse yoga classes and workshops.
Bill, PhD, ERYT500, has been practicing various flavors of yoga for over 50 years, an
ERYT500 & a lead YTT trainer, has a PhD in BioMolecular Physics, a professor of
Chemistry and a research professor of Physiology at Marshall University & associated
Medical School, respectively. Bill’s understanding and teaching of yoga’s physical
practices and darśana are informed by modern scientific research and yoga / sanskrit
scholarship, respectively. Bill’s teaching practice includes: several weekly yoga classes
(principally Somatic, Yin, Restore, Nāda, free monthly darśan and lead YTT trainer) at
Studio 8, Huntington; YACEP workshops; Long-time Faculty advisor - MU Yoga Club.
Together they are .... Cozmic Water Yoga and Sounds (cozmicwater.com). Cozmic
Water’s intention is to create a fully-embodied tapestry of direct experience. Blissful
patterns of folding and unfolding, flowing focus - spontaneously spun from the fibers of
awareness and woven from the threads of a consistent, coherent blend of yogic
practices, technologies & wisdom of the medieval Kashmir Valley with modern somatic
movement & sensory science - toward the recognition of a deeper, more expansive
mosaic of ‘Self’. Expect a Cozmic Water practice to honor the wisdom and teachings of
the ancients by holding the space for the blossoming of surrender, stillness, silence,
sound, spaciousness, serenity, sahaja, samādhi, sleep (nidrā)... to re-create a natural
and calm state of the mind, body and spirit.
Kirtan and Tales from the Devī Māhātmyam (90 - 120 minutes) :
Sing your way to stillness, dance your way to devotion, and listen your way to love.
Kirtan is the yoga of music, an ancient practice for awakening. Join us as we welcome
all singers and musicians, people from all walks of life, all denominations and all ages to
come along for a beautiful session of sacred rhythms and mantras. We’ll be chanting
mostly in Sanskrit from the beloved 5th CE Devī Māhātmyam. These glorious stories
from the ancient literature will be shared to help acquaint you with some of these
chants.
Intro to Tantrik Yoga: A Life-Affirming Path (120 minutes):
In this participatory seminar, we will limit our discussion and activity to the house-holder
friendly, non-Dual Darśana (worldview) and yoga practices of Medieval Kashmir.
Primarily, we will use the prism of 1500 years of sanskrit textual scholarship, aural
transmission and mantra sounds to initiate somatic exploration and stillness; permeate
to our deepest Self, drink deeply from the nectar of our own consciousness, and bloom
into an experiential, life-long journey into the nature of reality (or reality of nature?)! This
is neither Patañjali's yoga nor the NeoTantra invented in the last century, but a Timeless
Sound and Light Journey.
Mantra Japa - 108 Sāvitrī Gāyatrī Mantra (60 minutes)
[We can (The traditional time, if you like or anytime) offer this at the Dawn Sandhyā on
Sunday morning around 6:30-6:40 and takes about 40 - 45 minutes]
A mantra meditation with 108 recitations of the Sāvitrī Gāyatrī Mantra. The oldest
mantra continuously chanted daily for over 3200 years found in oldest section of the
~3200 year old Rg Veda. We will briefly discuss the history, significance common
pronunciations, and ubiquity of this beautiful mantra. A must for yoga teachers.
https://cozmicwater.com/landing-music
We are BlissBlissBlissful to announce.......
Elizabeth Halliday-Reynolds is the founder/owner of BlissBlissBliss in Morgantown WV. This healing
center specializes in all styles of yoga, bodywork and energy work. She has certifications in Massage,Thai Massage, Yoga (200 hours), Ayurvedic lifestyle consulting, Reiki, Reflexology and Aromatherapy. She has been offering classes and services since January of 2008.
Class Descriptions
Yin To Restore: In this long, slow and deep practice, Students are encouraged to find the meditative space within each posture.
We focus on long holds in the yin postures and deep supportive relaxation in the supportive postures. Bring your own props are a must. Students will need one bolster, 2 blocks, and
2 blankets to fully experience this class. (60 minutes)
Ayurveda Basics With Daily Sadna Practices Per Dosha For A Life Of Balance Every taken a Dosha Quiz related to the outcome but left with more questions than answers. In this class we take a dosha quiz and then go through daily Sadna practices that create the foundation for a life of balance. Bring a journal for notes and a pen/pencil. Stay for the Ganesha Mantra to activate your
intentions for the year ahead. (90 minutes)
Chakra Archetypes
Learning about the chakra system can be confusing when applied to actual life experiences. Perhaps you
can relate to past experiences as a result of a mis alignment of the chakra system. But did you know a
thought can change the direction a chakra is spinning? In this class you are offered a portal into self-
actualization through the layering of the archetypes as they relate to the chakra system. See where
Victim and The Goddess intersect. Find empowerment and liberation and call back your energy for your
highest good. (90 minutes).
Elizabeth Halliday-Reynolds is the founder/owner of BlissBlissBliss in Morgantown WV. This healing
center specializes in all styles of yoga, bodywork and energy work. She has certifications in Massage,Thai Massage, Yoga (200 hours), Ayurvedic lifestyle consulting, Reiki, Reflexology and Aromatherapy. She has been offering classes and services since January of 2008.
Class Descriptions
Yin To Restore: In this long, slow and deep practice, Students are encouraged to find the meditative space within each posture.
We focus on long holds in the yin postures and deep supportive relaxation in the supportive postures. Bring your own props are a must. Students will need one bolster, 2 blocks, and
2 blankets to fully experience this class. (60 minutes)
Ayurveda Basics With Daily Sadna Practices Per Dosha For A Life Of Balance Every taken a Dosha Quiz related to the outcome but left with more questions than answers. In this class we take a dosha quiz and then go through daily Sadna practices that create the foundation for a life of balance. Bring a journal for notes and a pen/pencil. Stay for the Ganesha Mantra to activate your
intentions for the year ahead. (90 minutes)
Chakra Archetypes
Learning about the chakra system can be confusing when applied to actual life experiences. Perhaps you
can relate to past experiences as a result of a mis alignment of the chakra system. But did you know a
thought can change the direction a chakra is spinning? In this class you are offered a portal into self-
actualization through the layering of the archetypes as they relate to the chakra system. See where
Victim and The Goddess intersect. Find empowerment and liberation and call back your energy for your
highest good. (90 minutes).
Also sharing her light and knowledge at New River Retreat is,
Colleen Harshbarger, MS, NBHWC, CPQC, E-RYT500, YACEP
Colleen Harshbarger is the owner of Wellbeing Solutions, providing life and wellbeing coaching, yoga, and retreats for health-conscious professionals.
She is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBHWC), a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC), an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500) and the Director of Training with the Wellness Inventory Coaching Certification program.
Colleen has been a wellness professional and yoga instructor
for over thirty years. She enjoys weaving together her knowledge and experiences to inspire vibrant wellbeing in the clients and students that she serves.
Workshop Title: Using Mental Fitness to Live Your Yoga
Time: 2 hours
Mental fitness is your ability to respond to life’s challenges with a positive, rather than negative, mindset.
In this workshop, we’ll introduce you to each of your three core mental fitness muscles: Self Command; Saboteur Interceptor; and Sage. We’ll explore the synergy between this model and the eight-faceted path of yoga. Specifically, we’ll learn practical
techniques to bring pratyahra, dharana, and dhyana into your daily routine so that you can begin to embody your Sage (wisest part of you).
Think of it this way: If you’re physically fit, you can climb steep hills without physical stress. If you’re mentally fit, you can handle life’s great challenges without mental stress or negative
emotions. This work integrates the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience, cognitive and positive psychology, and performance science—to improve your mental fitness. Mental fitness is measured by your Positive Intelligence Quotient (PQ). PQ is based on work by Shirzad Chamine,
Stanford University lecturer and creator of the Positive Intelligence® program, which is also a
New York Times bestseller.
Prepare for this workshop by completing the PQ Score assessment to discover how often your mind is serving you versus sabotaging you.
Your PQ (Positive Intelligence Quotient, or Positivity Quotient for short) measures the relative strength of your positive versus negative mental muscles. PQ is the measure of your mental
fitness.
Mental Fitness Part 2: The Saboteur Workshop
Time: 2 hours
Your mind can be your best friend, but it is also your worst enemy, involved in self-sabotage.
Your self-sabotage is caused by what we Certified Positive Intelligence Coaches call “Saboteurs” in your mind.
These Saboteurs are your internal enemies. They represent a set of automatic habits of your mind, each with its own voice, beliefs, and assumptions that work against your best interest.
There are 10 Saboteurs in total, and we all suffer from at least a couple of them. Formed in early childhood, these Saboteurs helped you survive physically and emotionally as a kid. That
means there are inherent strengths in each of them!
However, when we overuse our childhood strengths and become blind to the ways they get in our way, it greatly limits our potential as adults. The first step in weakening your Saboteurs is to identify and expose them, as you can fight an invisible enemy, or one pretending to be your friend.
This interactive workshop will help you discover the good qualities about your strengths and help you learn to identify the saboteurs that are most getting in your way.
Take the Saboteur Assessment before this workshop, email your results to:
colleen@wellbeingwv.com , and bring a printed copy of your results with you.
Mental Fitness Part 3: Embody the Sage
Time: 2 hours
Your body is your brain. The neural circuitry that runs between your body and your brain is a multi-dimensional neuro superhighway, transmitting information that we can learn to
recognize and optimize. In this somatic practice, we’ll learn to tune into the wisdom of the physical body and explore the feeling of turning on Sage qualities. Using visualization, yoga postures and PQ reps (10 second exercises that shift the minds focus
to present moment awareness of physical sensations), we’ll explore practices that activate regions of the brain that turn on Sage mode. When practiced regularly, we can cultivate
habitual ways of being that bring in more empathy, equanimity, creativity and curiosity.
Learn to use your body and mind in harmony to bring about positive change in your life.
Colleen Harshbarger, MS, NBHWC, CPQC, E-RYT500, YACEP
Colleen Harshbarger is the owner of Wellbeing Solutions, providing life and wellbeing coaching, yoga, and retreats for health-conscious professionals.
She is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBHWC), a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC), an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500) and the Director of Training with the Wellness Inventory Coaching Certification program.
Colleen has been a wellness professional and yoga instructor
for over thirty years. She enjoys weaving together her knowledge and experiences to inspire vibrant wellbeing in the clients and students that she serves.
Workshop Title: Using Mental Fitness to Live Your Yoga
Time: 2 hours
Mental fitness is your ability to respond to life’s challenges with a positive, rather than negative, mindset.
In this workshop, we’ll introduce you to each of your three core mental fitness muscles: Self Command; Saboteur Interceptor; and Sage. We’ll explore the synergy between this model and the eight-faceted path of yoga. Specifically, we’ll learn practical
techniques to bring pratyahra, dharana, and dhyana into your daily routine so that you can begin to embody your Sage (wisest part of you).
Think of it this way: If you’re physically fit, you can climb steep hills without physical stress. If you’re mentally fit, you can handle life’s great challenges without mental stress or negative
emotions. This work integrates the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience, cognitive and positive psychology, and performance science—to improve your mental fitness. Mental fitness is measured by your Positive Intelligence Quotient (PQ). PQ is based on work by Shirzad Chamine,
Stanford University lecturer and creator of the Positive Intelligence® program, which is also a
New York Times bestseller.
Prepare for this workshop by completing the PQ Score assessment to discover how often your mind is serving you versus sabotaging you.
Your PQ (Positive Intelligence Quotient, or Positivity Quotient for short) measures the relative strength of your positive versus negative mental muscles. PQ is the measure of your mental
fitness.
Mental Fitness Part 2: The Saboteur Workshop
Time: 2 hours
Your mind can be your best friend, but it is also your worst enemy, involved in self-sabotage.
Your self-sabotage is caused by what we Certified Positive Intelligence Coaches call “Saboteurs” in your mind.
These Saboteurs are your internal enemies. They represent a set of automatic habits of your mind, each with its own voice, beliefs, and assumptions that work against your best interest.
There are 10 Saboteurs in total, and we all suffer from at least a couple of them. Formed in early childhood, these Saboteurs helped you survive physically and emotionally as a kid. That
means there are inherent strengths in each of them!
However, when we overuse our childhood strengths and become blind to the ways they get in our way, it greatly limits our potential as adults. The first step in weakening your Saboteurs is to identify and expose them, as you can fight an invisible enemy, or one pretending to be your friend.
This interactive workshop will help you discover the good qualities about your strengths and help you learn to identify the saboteurs that are most getting in your way.
Take the Saboteur Assessment before this workshop, email your results to:
colleen@wellbeingwv.com , and bring a printed copy of your results with you.
Mental Fitness Part 3: Embody the Sage
Time: 2 hours
Your body is your brain. The neural circuitry that runs between your body and your brain is a multi-dimensional neuro superhighway, transmitting information that we can learn to
recognize and optimize. In this somatic practice, we’ll learn to tune into the wisdom of the physical body and explore the feeling of turning on Sage qualities. Using visualization, yoga postures and PQ reps (10 second exercises that shift the minds focus
to present moment awareness of physical sensations), we’ll explore practices that activate regions of the brain that turn on Sage mode. When practiced regularly, we can cultivate
habitual ways of being that bring in more empathy, equanimity, creativity and curiosity.
Learn to use your body and mind in harmony to bring about positive change in your life.
Gina Hart-Smith
Gina Hart-Smith is a Huntington WV native, Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic health counselor, kombucha entrepreneur, minister, dancer, mother, wife, and believer in the medicines of nature, movement, meditation, and music. Gina found Yoga at the age of 7 on PBS and has committed to a lifelong playful, joyful, beginner's approach to her practice and teaching. Gina offers accessible practices for all persons and a trauma informed teaching style rooted in years of professional social work.
Gina's offerings are Ayurveda as Svadyaya
Using the lens of Ayurveda as a tool for
Self-study. The Niyama of self study asks a Yoga practitioner to study the self, duality, and separateness of one's being to more deeply understand ones divinity and connection to all that is. Explore the uniqueness of your individual make-up so you can live and practice harmoniously and joyfully.
"Figure out who you are, then do it on purpose." -Dolly Parton
Elemental Flow
Experience the 5 Elements during this Tantra Hatha flow. The elements are foundational to all that is. They are present within, without, and all around us. The elements are wonderful teachers offering us a beginning insight into Ayurveda Inspired practice and living. Experience the elements in the inner and outer realms. Practice feeling and knowing the interconnection between the universal flow and the flow of life itself. "As within so without."
One love
Gina's offerings are Ayurveda as Svadyaya
Using the lens of Ayurveda as a tool for
Self-study. The Niyama of self study asks a Yoga practitioner to study the self, duality, and separateness of one's being to more deeply understand ones divinity and connection to all that is. Explore the uniqueness of your individual make-up so you can live and practice harmoniously and joyfully.
"Figure out who you are, then do it on purpose." -Dolly Parton
Elemental Flow
Experience the 5 Elements during this Tantra Hatha flow. The elements are foundational to all that is. They are present within, without, and all around us. The elements are wonderful teachers offering us a beginning insight into Ayurveda Inspired practice and living. Experience the elements in the inner and outer realms. Practice feeling and knowing the interconnection between the universal flow and the flow of life itself. "As within so without."
One love
Previous Retreats. 2022 New River Yoga Retreat
NEW RIVER YOGA RETREAT
with TODD NORIAN
AUGUST 26TH - 28TH, 2022 LOCATION: ACE ADVENTURE RESORT
WELCOME TO YOUR BEST YOGA NATURE ADVENTURE RETREAT EVER!
Join internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, founder, and author, Todd Norian, and a merry band of heart followers as he takes you on the yoga adventure of your lifetime!
Our focus will be on the amazing five elements – earth, water, fire, air, and sky, and how they relate to our body and mind, surrounded by the most gorgeous natural setting of the New River Gorge area of West Virginia.
The spiritual heart opens when we balance the five elements within. When out of balance, you can become overwhelmed and stuck (too much earth), emotionally stressed out (too much water), unmotivated and lost (not enough fire) or you become a workaholic (too much fire), scattered or fearful (too much air), or spacey and ungrounded (too much sky).
The Ashaya Yoga® method brings about a balance of all five elements that leaves you feeling strong, confident, peaceful, openhearted, and ready to thrive in life. Safe and accessible to all levels of practitioners, Ashaya Yoga weaves together body, mind, and heart into an extraordinary blend of deep acceptance, recognition of a greater energy, and profound inner strength that helps us stand strong through all the storms of life.
Join internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, founder, and author, Todd Norian, and a merry band of heart followers as he takes you on the yoga adventure of your lifetime!
Our focus will be on the amazing five elements – earth, water, fire, air, and sky, and how they relate to our body and mind, surrounded by the most gorgeous natural setting of the New River Gorge area of West Virginia.
The spiritual heart opens when we balance the five elements within. When out of balance, you can become overwhelmed and stuck (too much earth), emotionally stressed out (too much water), unmotivated and lost (not enough fire) or you become a workaholic (too much fire), scattered or fearful (too much air), or spacey and ungrounded (too much sky).
The Ashaya Yoga® method brings about a balance of all five elements that leaves you feeling strong, confident, peaceful, openhearted, and ready to thrive in life. Safe and accessible to all levels of practitioners, Ashaya Yoga weaves together body, mind, and heart into an extraordinary blend of deep acceptance, recognition of a greater energy, and profound inner strength that helps us stand strong through all the storms of life.