The ancient principles of Ayurveda help us to better understand ourselves on an elemental level, which affords us the awareness to make ideal choices and live with optimal wellness in accordance with the cycles of Nature. Through Ayurvedic Pulse Assessment, you will gain a deeper understanding of your physiological baseline (mind-body makeup or Prakriti), as well as what imbalances (Vikriti) you are currently experiencing. You will create a connection with yourself and with Nature by honoring your unique Prakriti, as well as increasing awareness as to where there is a need for more balance. With this information you will be empowered to make educated decisions as to what food, lifestyle, practices, and activities you can employ to most easily promote supreme balance in your life, your body, your mind, and your spirit. 

Instructors: Amy Olson

Herbalist Julie Hanson will lead an herb walk to properly identify and harvest wild plants that can be infused into a variety of oils. During the walk, she will introduce different ways to use these herbal oils for your daily self care routines. You will learn how you can easily create these oils for yourself. Materials will also be available in our craft lab for the remainder of the weekend so that you can wildcraft your own herbal infused oils during your free time. Fresh sage will also be available to wrap your own smudge stick.

Instructors: Julie Hanson

Sunday morning Join Sara Mae Yoga for an all level, beginner friendly yoga practice focused on mindful movement and breathing to build presence, strength, flexibility, resilience, and inner calm both on and off the yoga mat.
Before we go, experience Yoga Nidra, a systematic method of inducing mental, emotional, and physical deep relaxation while maintaining profound inner awareness. Leave feeling an increased sense of holistic health and well-being.

Instructor: Sara Mae

Julie Hanson is a practicing Herbalist and Reiki Master. She has also been a Sports Massage Therapist for 20 years and will lead the group with a guided self care session. This will include an introduction to using a foam roller, along with other tools you might have at home for self massage and deeper stretching. Different sizes and types of foam rollers will be available to use and then purchase after the class if you would like to take one home. If you already own a foam roller, you are encouraged to bring it along to use with this class. Amy Olson will also teach the technique of self-abhyanga, or herbalized oil application to easily incorporate into your daily routine. Abhyanga allows the herbalized oil to penetrate the dhatus (layers) of skin which improves circulation, lubricates the skin and joints, and promotes optimal digestion. 

Instructor: Julie Hanson & Amy Olson

In this workshop, we will be meeting with three very highly vibrational flowers; rose, jasmine and blue lotus. And while each of these flowers are quite beautiful and potent on their own, when brought together they create a very powerful and very magical blend, called ‘The Heart of The Goddess Tea’. 

We’ll craft and sip this special tea while sitting within a sacred circle, and go deep into meditation with rhythmic drumming to meet with the flower spirits to receive special insights and wisdom from the plants themselves.

Instructor: Renee Star

Shanna will be sharing wisdoms discovered within the study of The Taoist Five Elements, reflecting on inner & outer balance & imbalance, rooted in this ancient Taoist philosophy. Using metaphors and teachings of The Five Elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, & Water, she will guide us into a greater understanding of our true inner nature.

Instructor: Shanna Bagesse