In this class you will learn simple and effective techniques to help bring harmony and balance to your nervous system, de-stress, and find inner steadiness. Guided practice will include elements of Qigong, Classical Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Acupressure. Somatic therapy modalities are integrated into the practice, which means the practice will help you to increase body and sensation awareness, breath awareness and control, and other techniques to help balance and presence the nervous system. All levels are welcome and will be accommodated. Classes are judgment free and welcoming to all. About the Teacher: Rachel Jennine Goudey, Psy.D, C-IAYT is an Integrative Yoga & Somatic Therapist, and Doctor of Clinical Psychology specializing in movement and meditation for nervous system balancing and trauma-informed healing. Her classes combine Yoga,Qigong, and Somatic Practices to help you reconnect with your body and leave feeling grounded, clear, and recharged. She has brought holistic and trauma-informed wellness programs into community mental health centers, VA hospitals, and both private and public schools. Rachel leads professional trainings on Yoga for Mental Health, Trauma and Addiction, and provides mentorship for mental health advocates, educators, and therapists. Rachel’s work seeks to bring humans back to a place of deep love and connection with ourselves, each other, and the natural world, guiding us to live more fully from our hearts. When not serving the community you can find her in the kitchen serving her loved ones, resting underneath the redwoods, or earthing with her bare feet on the sand. You can learn more about her work at: www.racheljenninewellnessandyoga.com
Join us for a gentle beginner-friendly morning meditation class in the barn! Meditation is a practice of listening deeply to our true selves with curiosity and kindness. As work, life, and the world gets more turbulent and chaotic, it is essential that we take a moment to pause and reconnect with our own being. Our practice invites us to work with the mind as it is; our goal is not to force ourselves or our mind to sit still or quiet down unless these things are happening naturally. Instruction will be provided for those new to the practice. We will do some gentle stretches to awaken our body and then sit for a short meditation practice (10-15 minutes). Class concludes with a community check-in and personal intention setting for the day. This class is included in each Land of the Good day pass. If you are just stopping by for tea and meditation, you are welcome to attend on a donation basis. Instructor: Shivani Hawkins is a lifelong meditator completing 25 years of teaching the practice.
Welcome to Self-Care School for Moms (& all birthing parents)! Let's be real: moms are AMAZING at everything except for prioritizing and taking care of ourselves. It's something most of us were never taught, and struggle to implement unless we have a supportive group and some accountability around how we show up for ourselves. Self-Care School's curriculum has three main components: caring for your body, your mind, and your heart. Each month, we will meet once in-person to learn real skills for physical and mental/emotional self-care each month in the form of a guided spa party with a small cohort of fellow moms! AND IT'S FREEEEEE for LOTG MEMBERS! ($85/mo for non-members) Expect real talk about our changing bodies, how we feel in them, what it's like to be in or nearing perimenopause, and the challenges of making time for yourself while parenting in the modern era. Each workshop starts with a monthly non-alcoholic drink and check-in, followed by a guided skin or body-care practice focusing on the theme of each month. We will follow this with gentle relaxation and reflection exercises, and end with a real discussion on the monthly topic. Afterwards, you'll have access to our monthly online community circle where you can participate in our self-care challenge and homework each month that's all about prioritizing and taking care of YOU! SCHOOL YEAR CURRICULUM: September: Cleanse & Protect; Letting Go of Mom Guilt October: Hydration; Nourishing the Heart November: Facial Massage; Expanding Pleasure & Joy December: Masks; Protecting Your Peace January: Lymph Detox & Inflammation Relief; Rest & Release February: Scalp Treatment; Sleep & Quiet March: Hair & Nails; Cultivating Beauty April: Feet & Hands; Creativity & Play May: Building Your Own Self-Care Habits; Journaling & Reflection You can attend one or all monthly sessions as needed. Self-Care School will be led by Shivani Hawkins, meditation teacher, and Ashley Shaeffer, licensed esthetician - both mothers in their 40s with decades of experience in their fields.
