Stress to Serenity Group Program for Women

Stress to Serenity

Recovering Vitality, Joy and Balance in Daily Life

We can be so caught up with the constant demands of our speedy 24/7 lifestyle that we are rarely present in our own bodies and lives. We may feel rushed, fragmented and overwhelmed from the sheer pace of life and the tyranny of our “to do” list. We forget to listen to what are our bodies are telling us and neglect the activities that we love and bring us joy.

Beneath the surface of our lives lies a deeper sense of self that is a powerful source of healing, harmony and wisdom.

Stress to Serenity is a 7-week supportive and empowering group program for women. You’ll experience practical tools to CONNECT with a DEEPER, SACRED SENSE OF SELF and RECOVER the WHOLESOME QUALITIES that enable you to live with greater ease and less stress. You’ll learn to approach life’s challenges with more joy, vitality and resilience.

During the program we will explore and work with the following practices and skills:

  • Slowing down and ‘centering’ in a deeper sense of self
  • Creating healthy boundaries for time alone and self-care
  • Developing mindful awareness and full body presence
  • Taking in the good to recover the qualities of vitality, joy and balance
  • Witnessing uncomfortable feelings and responding with self-kindness
  • ‘Lightening up’ on your self-expectations
  • Dealing with resistance and conditioned patterns with greater ease

Our journey together includes an innovative mix of exploratory movement, formal and informal mindfulness practices, guided imagery, drawing and journaling, self-inquiry exercises and discussion. In between sessions, there are simple home practices to ground your learning and insight in daily life. 

Each person is encouraged to work at their own pace and do what they can during the program. Previous participants have spent anywhere from 10-60 minutes each day with the practices – it is up to you how much time and effort you devote to the program. If you have to miss a session, you’ll be provided with all the relevant material and support you need to set you up for the week.

Leave the program with:

  • Enhanced capacity for self-awareness
  • Renewed sense of mental clarity and broader perspective
  • Relief from physical and emotional tension
  • Increased capacity for practicing presense in daily life
  • Being able to ‘center’ yourself in any circumstance
  • Greater self-compassion
  • More joy, vitality and balance in meeting life’s challenges
  • A toolbox of practices and skills for life

The Program Includes:

  • 7 weekly 2.25 hour classes
  • Weekly handouts and MP3s to guide your practice between sessions
  • Unlimited email access between classes
  • Resource list

You can get follow-up guidance and support through private Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy sessions or the Soulful Life Coaching Program. Talk to Sharon about the best way to serve your needs.

2012 Program Dates

January 31st – March 13th, 2012

Tuesdays 7:15 -9:30pm

Body, Heart and Soul Studio, Courtenay

Cost:  $199 +HST Register by January 15th and get $25 off.

 

February 4th – March 10th, 2012

Saturdays 1:30 -4:00pm

Breathing Space Studio, Brentwood Bay

Cost:  $175 +HST

 

For more information and to register for this program, please email Sharon at info@ecolifesolutions.ca.  

 

Here is what a couple of participants had to say: 

“I have recently had the pleasure of moving through some greatly needed transformation by listening to my body and the teachings of a gifted guide. I found the mindfully developed course flowed with a consistent, yet gentle approach to assist my personal self discovery. I believe that the experience and knowledge that I walked away with from this program is the greatest gift I could give myself. This program made me aware of the self-damaging messages I was living with and replaced it with a bliss I now realize I so greatly deserve. Thank you for giving me the insight I have been waiting for. I highly recommend this program to anyone who has ever questioned how radiant they are.” ~ Serena Rotten  

“This course has given me new insight into how important my relationship with my inner self is.  I have learned new methods to connect with my feelings and have a kinder, more confident relationship with myself.  Before this program, I had not seriously tried meditation.  Sharon guided us through different meditation practices and now I am able to continue on my own.  This has been a positive experience and I feel more peaceful.”  ~Joan