Taking slow time for yourself...
SUMMER SLOW TIME
An Online Workshop for Embracing the Slow
Join Michelle for a specially facilitated online gathering of shifting our pace to slow time where we will discover slow movement, slow exploration, and slow expression with nature as our inspiration.
Let's face it, it's hot out there and in the heart of the summer heat weather may have us quite limited in our ability to get outside and commune with the natural world causing us to feel trapped and isolated. Slowing down our pacing and connecting with ourselves and nature has shown to reduce anxiety and depression, increase mood, and spark motivation.
This online session will be experiential in nature with the invitation to explore your lived space as a living and breathing container. Session will end with an online virtual tea and time to connect with each other.
This session is offered in kind and is free to those who come with openness and curiosity. Pre-registration required.
Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner is a long-time mindfulness/somatic movement facilitator, certified Nature & Forest Therapy guide, and internationally certified yoga therapist who specializes in guiding people to slow down, connect with their body, and commune with nature.
WHEN: Sunday, August 16
TIME: 9:30-11am
WHERE: Online via Zoom (link will be sent to those registered)
COST: FREE
TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE
Mark-Making as Mindful Practice
MONTHLY GATHERINGS FOR ARTISTIC PLAY
Mark-making can serve as a therapeutic, mindful practice that grounds us in the present moment. The repetition, rhythm, and flow that can happen when taking art material to surface is a somatic (body) practice that fosters a sense of connection, play, creativity, personal ritual and meaning for the maker.
These monthly gatherings at Yoyogi Park will take advantage of nature as our container where we may draw inspiration from nature's beautiful marks all around us. These sessions are designed for the person with curiosity and an openness to play. We'll set aside our expectations and tendencies towards perfection and explore what that day brings us.
Each session will focus on a specific art medium. Participants will be sent a list of basic materials they can bring including papers, a personal journal, and creative surfaces with which to experiment; some basic materials will also be provided. We'll enjoy a light tea as an ending gesture for sharing and integration.
Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner will facilitate a non-judgmental space for exploration and connection amongst participants. She has facilitated workshops and circles for over twenty years and specializes in helping people slow down and connect to their body, nature and their inner-self.
GATHERINGS ARE ONCE-A-MONTH FRIDAYS
10-11:45am
AUGUST 14: PEN/INK/PENCIL
SEPTEMBER 11: THREAD/NEEDLE/FABRIC
OCTOBER 16: BRUSH/WATERCOLOR/GOUACHE
NOVEMBER 13: STICKS/STONES/PAPER
NOTE: In the event of rain or poor weather, these workshops
will be moved to online and can be done from the comfort
of your home via Zoom.
LOCATION: Yoyogi Park, Tokyo
(exact location will be emailed to participants prior to meeting)
COST: ¥1800/$11USD
TO REGISTER: click here