Discover Balance with the Change of Seasons

What brings one person to their own sense of balance within oneself and their world can look different to each person. Learning to discover your authentic self and how to best serve your needs can take time, but the work of that personal investigation will reveal a fruitful existence.
We are witnessing the change of seasons, saying farewell to the gentle warmth or sometimes penetrating heat of the Summer and welcoming a the brisk colorful movement of the Fall. This experience of change is a reminder of natures cycles and allows us to reflect on our own changes giving insight into what may no longer serve our sense of inner peace.
As we embark into cooler days and gradually more darkness, it is important to let go of excess. Purify and release what may be holding you back (from thought patterns to physical clutter). Connect with what is truly meaningful to you. Learn to listen to your body and its needs.
Often with the cool brisk energy of the Fall there is a sense of urgency or feelings of restlessness. Remember to take time to slow down, listen and heal. Try Hatha Yoga, Meditation, taking naps, drinking warm tea, journalling… there are many tools available.
You must discover what is pleasurable to you and what keeps you connected and centered. Though each has their own way, realize you don’t have to do it alone! Find a community that you can connect with that nourishes you deeply. And remember to celebrate life itself as you bring joy into all you do!

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Our Harvesting Wellness Festival is a great way to meet healers, teachers, wellness vendors, sample classes and talk to the folks dedicated to the holistic lifestyle. Come to meet people, ask questions and try different techniques! If nothing else just come to soak up the good vibes in our beautiful garden & retreat location in Westport MA!

Festival Schedule FREE WELLNESS DEMOS:

12-12:15 pm Pranayama with Peter @ YURT
12:15-12:35 pm Laughter Yoga with Joannie @ Family Activity Field
12:35 – 12: 45 pm Book Reading with Joannie @ Family Activity Field
12:30-1:30 pm Meditation and one on one ASMR Facial with Däna @ Yurt (10 min privates or 20 min small group, limited to 5)
12:45 – 1:30 pm Kripalu Yoga with Silvana @ Patio
1:40- 2:10 pm Heavy Metal Yoga with Deb @ Patio
1:40 – 2:10 pm Guided Ayuvedic Meditation for all Dosha Types with Vanessa @ Yurt
2:15 – 2:45 pm Buti Flow with Heather @ Patio
2:15 – 3 pm Restorative Yoga with Nicole @ Yurt
3- 3:30 pm Cherokee Dance with Healing Within @ Family Activity Field
3:15- 3:45 pm Meditative Gong Journey with Michelle @ Yurt
3:45 – 4pm Burning Bowl Fire Ritual/ Meditation with Jessica @ Fire Pit

*we suggest you arrive as early as 11:30 so you can sign up for one on one sessions before slots fill! There will be no food or food vendors at the event, we recommend eating before, after or bringing a picnic to enjoy at our gardens!**

Fore more details about offerings and the amazing people who are contributing to make this festival happen please visit our event page!

Activities @ Family Activity Field

Potato Sac Race: chance to win prizes @ 1pm, 1:30pm & 2:30 pm
Yoga Dice Game
Yoga Inspired Relay Race/ 3 legged race: chance to win prizes  @1:15pm, 2:15pm & 2:45 pm
Pumpkin Ring Toss: chance to win prizes
Life Size Jenga & More games and Raffle items
SHOP Wellness Vendors

Healing @ Maypole Field

Sign up for 10-15 minute privates or small group
Reiki & Energy Healing Sessions by Healing Within, Lisa Esten, Barbara Barlow, and Kathy Medeiros
Sound Healing by A. Michelle
Oracle Card Readings by Kathy Medieros
Massage Therapy by Allison & Vanessa 

Some services are offered by donation, some have a fee

Directions to Find our Garden & Retreat Location!

Address is 311 Sanford Rd Westport MA 02790 (gps does not accurately locate us)
Plug in 333 Sanford Rd, 02790
Take Drive between houses 327&333 (go all the way down, about 1/2 mile)
Here is video showing entry to laneway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9zwqwxz1zo

Keeping it Green, ECO-TOILET
This toilet does not use water and separates liquids from solids. To keep it simple here are main points:
1) NO toilet paper, tissue or trash in toilet (there is a bin provided)
2) Men, please make sure to aim for appropriate receptacle (front) or use woods.
Here is a video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bla0Cv6KunE

UPCOMING EVENTS & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

Sunday October 14th, 1-4 pm  Meditating with Sacred Shapes –  Join Leah M. Hill for this special experience where you can learn practical tools using 7 basics shapes. These tools will encourage alignment of our energetic and physical bodies as well has help to heal the earth. (must rsvp, please click link to learn more)

WELCOME A NEW CLASS & NEW INSTRUCTOR TO THE CENTER Heavy Metal Yoga With Deb Platt WEEKLY Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm (starts Oct 11th)

For years I have wanted to teach a heavy metal class and I’m so excited to make this dream a reality! People often ask what is Heavy Metal Yoga?! Isn’t yoga supposed to be relaxing?

There are many ways to practice yoga. And yes heavy metal yoga is relaxing, stress relieving, energizing, calorie burning and fun. It offers many of the benefits that yoga has to offer with the same result which is to promote an overall wellbeing. Heavy metal is one type of music that I love and fused with Yoga it can aid in helping you feel good physical and emotionally.

This class will begin with a centering exercise to set our intention and prepare us for practice, then we will begin warm-ups before our yoga flow and end with a cool down and a meditative exercise, all while listening to some of our favorite metal songs!

The class with be welcome to all at all levels. As with any exercise take breaks and come to neutral positions if you need to. No class will be exactly the same as the last, as intention, exercises and music will vary.

There will be no judging of ourselves or others as we may dance, yell, thrash, chant and have fun! Be prepared to let your wild side show in this yoga practice.

Come join us and Rock On! “Fly , on your way, like an eagle, fly as high as the sun !” -Flight of Icarus, Iron Maiden

Deb Platt is a certified yoga instructor through the Yoga Alliance since completing her 200 hour yoga teacher training at The POTEGP Spiritual Guidance Center 501(c)3 RYS.

She has been practicing yoga and meditation for over a decade and has a deep appreciation for the emotional and physical benefits of yoga. Realizing that throughout life with its changes, challenges and accomplishments, we as individuals must remain strong and find tools to stay healthy and feel well. Her desire to help and encourage others to stay motivated, have a sense of well- being and self- acceptance is what makes her passionate about teaching yoga practices.

She believes that no matter what a persons struggles are or where one is in life it is never too late to make positive changes.

NO CLASSES MONDAY OCTOBER 8TH

WEEKLY SCHEDULE
OCTOBER – DECEMBER 20th 2018
Sundays
9-10:15 am Sadhana Yoga Basics *jessica  howard (moves to studio, after oct 7)
6-7:15 pm Sadhana Yoga *jessica howard@ YURT  (westport)
7:30 pm Guided Meditation *jessica howard @YURT  (westport)
Mondays
4:30-5:30 pm FitYoga & Deep Stretch *ashley gallagher 
6-7:15 pm Beginner Vinyasa Yoga *catherine defarias (resumes oct 15th)
Tuesdays
6-7 pm Kundalini Yoga, *silvana melo
Wednesdays
5-6:15 pm Raja Yoga & Yoga Nidra * peter bogle
6:45-8:00 pm Kundalini Yoga * deb brown *new time starts oct 10th
Thursdays
9:00-10:00 am Chair Yoga *jessica howard *Donation
4:30-5:30pm Community open meditation & space use, Donation
5:30-6:30pm Restorative Yoga * jessica howard
6:30-7:30 pm Heavy Metal Yoga *deb platt *begins oct 11th
7:45 – 8:30 pm Dance for People with Autism, Donation *new time begins oct 11th

Community Programs offered by Donation

WEEKLY PROGRAMS
THURSDAYS
9-10 am  Chair Yoga
4:30-5:30 pm Community open meditation & space use
7:45 – 8:30 pm Dance for People with Autism *new time begins Oct 11th
SUNDAYS
7:30 pm Guided Meditation *jessica howard @YURT  (westport)

MONTHLY Programs
DANCING Through the Ages, usually held 1st wednesday of each month, november through may, 2-3 pm please  rsvp

Find us out in the Community
We offer services & classes for Bristol Elder’s Services, the Starr Program & FREE Outdoor Yoga at SOAM

Next time we are at SOAM is October 20th, for a special family friendly wizarding yoga class and occlumency lesson! All Levels, Wizards and Muggles welcome

Educational Workshops

YACEP courses * CE credits available * All Welcome

Introduction to Meditation Seminar
Nov 3rd &10th, 10:30-1:30 pm, $15 each day / free to members
Meditation Seminars focus teaching the mechanics behind meditation and why it works. There is no one size fits all practice. Seminars are offered to help empower each individual to find the right practice for their lifestyle and needs. ALL levels welcome, whether you have thought about meditation or want to understand the practice on a deeper level. Students may attend Day 1 on November 3rd, but to attend Day 2 you must attend day 1 or have attended previous meditation seminars!

Gratitude Mandala & Meditation Workshop @ yurt (westport)
November 18th, 12:30-2:30 pm, $20 / $16 to members
Experience an exercise to contemplate and be lead in a guided meditation of Gratitude, Seal your discoveries by creating your very own mandala. This Workshop teaches the philosophy of Gratitude. How to creatively connect to one’s own sense of gratitude, and what affects the practice has on one’s life. We will make our own mandala as we reflect on our life’s blessings and dive deeper into the dhamma/dharma through a meditation practice and group discussion.

Chakra Mapping Workshop
December 9th, 10:30-1:30 pm, $25 / $20 to members
Learn not only about the chakras but how to tell if you are in harmony, through a workshop that explores inquiry, intuition, and science!

(CE) Continuing Education Credits available for RYT
To enroll: http://www.theheronstudio.com/schedule/
call 774-264-0786 or email [email protected]

Annual Solstice Tea Party, Friday December 21st, 5pm, $10
Celebrate the change of seasons and honor the cycles reflected within. We will gather for Tea & Treats, light candles at sunset as we say goodbye to the darkest day and welcome more light in this annual ceremony.  A special meditation in candlelight will follow as we ready ourselves for the transitions all around and within. FREE to Members

NEW Pricing Structure beginning in October 2018

We are a Non-Profit 501(c)3 devoted to providing quality educational experiences at rates that are sustainable for a lifetime of practice. Since the Center’s opening in November 2011 we have kept the same price structure for our ongoing weekly classes. Expenses have increased over the years, and we are asking our community for help in keeping our services affordable to all. Change is inevitable, however we recognize it can still be uncomfortable. We are introducing a sliding scale structure, that way each person can examine what rate is affordable to them.

NEW Pricing Structure
$8-12 sliding scale Walk In rate for cash, cc or check ; we encourage you to only pay what is comfortable for your lifestyle. When paying with cash please indicate the change you would like back if you are not providing the exact amount.
$10-12 sliding scale when signing up via mindbody app (due to this services higher processing fees)
$95 for 10 class card, expires after 6 months
$75 for 10 class card (student, veteran, or seniors 60+), expires after 6 months
**ALL EXISTING CLASS CARDS WILL BE HONORED**

We thank you for your support and loyalty through this change!

If you’d like to help out in other ways you can contribute a tax deductible donation or select Philosophy of The Eight Guided Paths Spiritual Guidance Center as your Charity when shopping Smile.Amazon
There are many ways you can help out. Talk to us!

Sincerely Yours,
Jessica

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Keeping Centered through the Change of Seasons and life!