A WEEKEND IMMERSION OF YOGA THERAPY & CREATIVE EXPRESSION WITH CHARLES MACINERNEY

A WEEKEND IMMERSION OF YOGA THERAPY & CREATIVE EXPRESSION
WITH CHARLES MACINERNEY

Friday 07.26.2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Dive Deep into Yoga Therapy for Heart Health: Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally!

Discover the powerful connection between yoga and cardiovascular wellness in our upcoming workshop. Led by Charles, a seasoned expert with nearly 30 years of experience in Yoga Therapy and cardiovascular yoga, this session offers invaluable insights into managing blood pressure through the ancient practices of yoga.

Explore the science-backed techniques behind yoga’s ability to promote heart health, including asana, pranayama, inversions, bandhas, and isometric stretches. Charles will guide you through tailored practices designed to regulate blood pressure and foster overall well-being.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, all levels are welcome to join this transformative workshop. Walk away with practical tools and empowering practices to support a healthier heart and lead a more balanced life. Don’t miss this opportunity to harness the healing power of yoga for cardiovascular wellness. Reserve your spot now and take the first step toward a healthier heart and a happier you.

Saturday, 07.27.2024, 10:00am-1:00pm

Posture as Therapy: Exploring Alignment and Its Impact on Health
Discover the transformative power of alignment in our “Posture as Therapy” workshop. Dive deep into the fundamentals of tadasana (standing pose) and learn how proper alignment can enhance your overall well-being.

In this comprehensive session, we will:

Explore the Health Benefits: Understand how correct alignment in tadasana influences your health and serves as a foundation for more complex poses like triangle, warrior I & II, and more.
Master Core Principles: Focus on the three essential principles—spirals, loops, and bhandas (locks)—and learn how to integrate these into your practice for improved physical and mental health.
Transform Your Posture: Gain insights on modifying your posture habits and learn techniques to help others do the same.
Join us for an enriching experience that will enhance your yoga practice and promote holistic well-being. Embrace the therapeutic potential of posture and make a positive impact on your life.

Saturday, 07.27.2024, 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Unleash Your Creativity: Join Our Creative Writing Workshop!

Calling all writers, whether you’re just starting your journey or have already penned multiple tales! Our workshop offers a nurturing space where you can tap into your innermost thoughts and weave them into captivating narratives, poems or stories.

Led by Charles, a seasoned mentor with over three decades of experience, we’ll explore simple yet powerful mind/body techniques, including breath work, to ignite your creativity and silence the self-doubt that often holds us back. Through a series of engaging exercises and prompts, we’ll break free from the confines of overthinking, paving the way for fresh and vibrant writing.

After the writing session, we’ll come together in cozy, small-group settings where participants are invited to share their work. Receive uplifting feedback and encouragement from your peers, or simply soak in the supportive atmosphere. Our workshop draws inspiration from the renowned methods of Amherst Writers & Artists, with whom Charles trained and was certified to facilitate writing groups. Join us and discover the joy of expressing yourself through the written word!

Sunday, 07.28.2024, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Understanding Polyvagal Theory and How We Can Use Our Breath to Improve our Physical, Mental, and Emotional Wellbeing
Join us for an enlightening workshop where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Delve into the profound connection between Pranayama and the Polyvagal Theory, and discover how this synergy can transform your emotional well-being.

Explore groundbreaking insights into the relationship between our nervous system and emotional states such as anger, stress, PTSD, and depression. Learn innovative approaches to cultivate resilience and achieve a harmonious mind-body balance, fostering a state of “Socially Engaged” bliss.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of yoga therapy and its profound impact on mental health. Through a blend of theory and practice, you’ll uncover practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience.

Don’t miss this transformative journey toward inner peace and emotional resilience. Reserve your spot today and embark on a path to holistic wellness.

  • Friday: 6-8 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am-1 pm & 2-5 pm
  • Sunday: 1-4 pm

$65/ Workshop

$195/Course Entire Weekend

PLANTING SEEDS OF MANIFESTATIONS

PLANTING SEEDS OF MANIFESTATIONS

Harmonious relationships, more confidence, peace and joy, financial abundance – something we each carry in our heart’s wish space. At times we can find ourselves unintentionally blocking that which we wish to create due to fear and uncertainty. One of the magical ways to access your unlimited potential is through a cacao manifestation ceremony.

Cacao ceremonies are often held as rituals for spiritual exploration and healing, traditionally associated with indigenous cultures of Central and South America. In these rituals, cacao is consumed in a ceremonial context, believed to open the heart and facilitate deeper connections with oneself, others, and the universe. The act of planting manifestations during a cacao ceremony involves imbuing intentions or desires into flower seeds, symbolizing the growth and fruition of those intentions over time.

Cacao opens up space for emotional healing, mental clarity, spiritual connection and becoming aligned with your intentions. Deepening the well for reflections on where you may be preventing your abundance and prosperity from manifesting, cacao is a gentle guide that will help you navigate those waters.

We invite you to join us as we create a sacred space for exploration of blockages so that you can focus your intention and visualize that which you want to manifest for the coming year. Please bring a journal, writing utensil, tumbler filled with water and an open mind & heart giving trust to the lovely and warm guidance of the spirit of cacao.

Here’s how the process might unfold:

  • Setting Intentions: Participants in the ceremony would begin by setting their intentions or manifestations. These could be personal goals, desires, or areas of life where they seek growth and transformation.
  • Connection with Cacao: Cacao is often seen as a sacred plant with spiritual properties. Participants may meditate on their intentions while holding or consuming cacao, focusing on the energy and symbolism of the plant.
  • Planting Seeds or Plants: Depending on the resources and setup of the ceremony, participants may physically plant seeds or small cacao plants as a symbolic representation of their intentions taking root and growing over time. Alternatively, they may simply visualize the act of planting in their minds.
  • Ceremonial Rituals: The act of planting manifestations may be accompanied by specific rituals, chants, prayers, or other ceremonial practices depending on the cultural context and beliefs of the participants.
  • Nurturing and Care: Just as a plant needs nurturing and care to grow, participants are encouraged to nurture their intentions through consistent effort and mindfulness in their daily lives.
  • Reflection and Integration: As the cacao plant grows or as participants reflect on the symbolic act of planting, they may revisit their intentions, assess their progress, and make adjustments as needed.
  • Harvesting Fruits: As the cacao plant matures and eventually bears fruit, this can be seen as a metaphor for the fruition of intentions or manifestations in the participants’ lives.
  • Gratitude and Celebration: Finally, participants may express gratitude for the growth and transformation they’ve experienced, celebrating the manifestation of their intentions and the journey they’ve undertaken.

It’s important to note that the effectiveness and significance of such ceremonies depend on the beliefs and practices of the individuals involved. While some may find deep spiritual meaning in these rituals, others may view them more as symbolic gestures or psychological tools for personal growth and reflection.

  • Planting seeds of manifestations is a symbolic practice often used in various spiritual and personal growth contexts. Here’s how you can engage in this practice:
  • Clarify Your Intentions: Before you start, take some time to clarify what you want to manifest in your life. These could be goals, desires, qualities you want to cultivate, or changes you want to see.
  • Select Seeds: Choose seeds that symbolize your intentions. For example, if you’re seeking abundance, you might choose seeds of a fruit-bearing plant. If you’re focusing on inner peace, you might choose seeds of a calming herb.
  • Prepare Your Space: Find a quiet and sacred space where you can focus on your intentions. This could be indoors or outdoors, depending on your preference and the type of seeds you’re planting.
  • Set Your Intention: Hold the seeds in your hands and infuse them with your intentions. Visualize your desires coming to fruition as you hold the seeds.
  • Plant the Seeds: Find a suitable spot to plant the seeds. As you plant them, imagine you’re planting the seeds of your intentions into the fertile soil of your life.
  • Water and Nurture: Just like seeds need water and care to grow, your intentions need attention and nurturing. Commit to taking consistent action towards your goals and tending to your inner growth.
  • Trust the Process: Understand that growth takes time. Have faith that your intentions will manifest in due time, and trust in the natural process of growth and transformation.
  • Monitor and Adjust: Keep an eye on your seeds as they grow. Pay attention to any signs or synchronicities that may indicate progress. Be open to adjusting your approach if necessary.
  • Express Gratitude: Cultivate a sense of gratitude for the blessings and opportunities that come your way as you work towards your intentions. Gratitude amplifies the energy of manifestation.
  • Celebrate the Harvest: When your seeds bear fruit, celebrate your achievements and the manifestation of your intentions. Reflect on how far you’ve come and set new intentions for the next phase of your journey.

Remember, planting seeds of manifestations is a symbolic practice that can serve as a powerful reminder of your intentions and goals. It’s not about magical thinking but about aligning your thoughts, actions, and energy towards creating the life you desire.

A sacred cacao ceremony can be a powerful ritual for manifesting your dreams. As you sip a ceremonial cacao elixir in a sacred space, the magic of cacao opens up new possibilities within you. Whether you desire authentic love, financial abundance, or peaceful joy, this intentional practice connects you to universal flow and higher vibrations. By combining focused intention with the uplifting energy of cacao, this ritual provides an incredible opportunity to unlock your limitless potential.

Guide: Khris Hahn
Date: 03.23.2024
Date: 04.20.2024
Time: 1:00PM -3:00PM
Investment: $30

HOLI CACAO CEREMONY WITH KHRIS HAHN AT MGY

HOLI CACAO CEREMONY WITH KHRIS HAHN AT MGY

Holi, also known as the “Festival of Colors” or “Festival of Love,” is celebrated as a spring festival, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and the blossoming of love and fertility. Holi transcends social barriers and brings people from all backgrounds together in a spirit of unity, joy, and forgiveness. It’s a time to mend broken relationships, forgive and forget past grievances, and start anew with love and positivity.

Combining the ancient cacao ceremony rituals with Holi’s vibrant traditions, we will create a meaningful, memorable, and rich experience that celebrates spiritual connections and cultural diversity.

Come wearing your most vibrant colors as we celebrate community bonding, where we will foster a sense of bliss, harmony, and renewal among friends of different ages and backgrounds.

Please bring a journal, writing utensil, and your favorite tumbler filled with water, as we will explore and witness the various ways you have conquered wrongdoings and have been touched by divine love.

Guide: Khris Hahn
Date: 03.23.2024
Time: 1-3pm
Investment: $30

TO TELL THE TRUTH

TO TELL THE TRUTH

A gentle yet deeply transformational Guided Meditation

On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, Jayne will be facilitating a “To Tell You the Truth” guided meditation. This meditation will begin with a brief discussion about our emotional body and the powerful influences it has in how we make decisions, where we hold ourselves back, and why we struggle trusting our truth.    

What this meditation is:

  • Observing and allowing our emotions to show up in a natural and organic way.
  • Being fully present to what arises with compassion and non-judgment.
  • A practice of releasing attachment to difficult emotions and noticing what shows up in its place.

What this meditation is not:

  • This meditation is not group therapy.
  • We will not be processing nor exploring the “why” behind our present emotions.

This guided meditation is for those who struggle with:

  • People pleasing
  • Fear of rejection
  • Abandonment
  • Lack of self-worth and value
  • Unable to speak their truth in relationships
  • Trusting their own inner wisdom and guidance

How you will benefit from this meditation:

  • Reconnection to yourself
  • Release of harbored energy
  • Feelings of lightness and emotional regulation
  • Greater capacity for creativity and inspiration
  • Deeper self-awareness and sense of agency
  • Returning to your own sense of strength, worth, and value

When: Wednesday, March 13th

Where: Morning Glory Yoga and Wellness Center

Time: 6:45 – 7:45

Cost: $25

Bio

Jayne Clark is an Energy Medicine and Intuitive Life Coach.  For the past 20 years, she has helped her clients heal their wounded self-worth and value caused by early childhood trauma.  She is a workshop and retreat facilitator, as well as a teacher of A Course in Miracles.  In addition, she leads guided meditations focused on self-love, forgiveness, and embodying emotional truth.

As an Energy Medicine Coach, she helps her clients release stuck and stagnant energy contained within their chakra system.  Once released, she co-creates with her client a new and vibrant road map to assist their moving forward in an empowering way.

As an Intuitive Life Coach, Jayne brings forward her wisdom, insight, and perspective to her client’s most pressing challenges.  Intuitive listening and feeling allows Jayne to hear and know the deeper nuances of her client’s challenges, thus, making way for a deeper and more transformational experience.

For those who are on the path of exploring their consciousness through Plant Medicines, Jayne also serves as an Integrative Coach.  This process assists clients with understanding and integrating their journey, lessons, and teachings from the Master Plants.

Education:

For nearly 30 years, Jayne has been a student of A Course in Miracles.  She is a certified Spiritual Advisor and Ho’Oponopono practitioner with extensive training and certification in Andean Shamanism, European Shamanism with emphasis in Honeybees and Bee-centric practices, Zen Buddhism, Nature Spirituality, Energy Medicine and Plant Medicines.

WIM HOF METHOD FUNDAMENTALS WITH ELEE

WIM HOF METHOD FUNDAMENTALS
WITH ELEE

Put yourself in the expert hands of a certified WHM Instructor to learn the 3 pillars of the Wim Hof Method: Breathing Technique, Cold Exposure & Commitment. Find out how you can utilize oxygen and cold exposure to optimize body & mind, and learn about the underlying physiology.

These workshops are limited to 30 participants, and Instructors often choose to keep them much smaller. The intimate quality allows for ample personal attention, and feedback tailored to your specific situation. Whether you are looking to improve mental or physical performance, relieve symptoms related to an illness, or are just curious to find out what the Wim Hof Method is all about— a WHM workshop offers something for everyone.

The program generally kicks off with an introduction to the Wim Hof Method, and always includes a breathing session and an (optional) ice bath. At the end there is ample room for reflection, and the Instructor is there to answer questions throughout the workshop.

Instructors have their own specializations, and there is some variation across the individual workshops. A detailed overview of the day is sent out upon registration.

If you have no prior experience with cold exposure, we recommend you finish your showers cold in the days leading up to the workshop. This may be overwhelming at first, but just try to relax, focus on your breath, and bring it into a controlled, steady rhythm.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for everyone, but does require a basic level of health. Out of precaution, we advise against participation during pregnancy, or if you are epileptic. People with cardiovascular issues, or any other serious health conditions should always consult a medical professional before starting the Wim Hof Method.

Program

Although there is always a rough outline, ‘no program’ a Wim Hof Method mantra. For the best experience, go in with an open mind and without expectations. The start- and end times listed in this section are subject to change.

Please make sure that you show your order number on arrival, either on a print-out or via your phone.

We advise you to eat light, if at all, before the workshop.

Activities

  • Ice Bath
  • Breathing
  • Meditation

What to bring

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Blanket
  • Mat
  • Plus anything you need to feel comfortable sitting or lying down.

Food

We will provide a consciously sourced tiny feast mid day. Please contact Amy with any dietary sensitivities.

What you get

  • Awakened Awareness
  • A Deepened Body/Heart/Mind Relationship
  • Empowered Physiology
  • Refined Focus
  • Tools for a quality life!

Location:
Morning Glory Yoga
122 North Mound St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961

Date: Saturday, 03.16.2024

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Instructor: Elizabeth (Elee) Lee

Investment: $95

Elizabeth Lee “Elee”, collided with the healing arts through a debilitating accident that had an unhopeful prognosis. Through practicing Wim Hof Method alongside other energetic arts, Elee recovered her health, vitality and verve for living. Having experienced firsthand the physical and mental transformation possible through dedicated practice, Elee delights in sharing these methods with others. With her love for self-exploration, combined with her supportive and energetic teaching style, Elee is a relatable and knowledgable guide in personal development. She understands the fear we can face when attempting change and to grow beyond limitations. Elee will meet you where you are, and gently support you in taking steps toward your own embodied wellness. Elee teaches workshops all over the world, with a focus split between Texas and Colorado. Wim Hof Method is currently the primary discipline in Elee’s methodology, however her knowledge and certifications extend into early childhood education, nutrition, Qigong, Yoga, Bowspring and therapeutic massage.

FEBRUARY CACAO CEREMONY AND SOUND HEALING

Paint your HeARTwork

FEBRUARY CACAO CEREMONY AND SOUND HEALING

“Cacao is a gentle but profound plant medicine that gives you a nudge of a new perspective. As the cacao medicine starts to wear off, because it was just a little nudge from your base state of consciousness, it’s easier to bridge that new perspective into your daily life.” – Mose Musica

We encourage you to bring a journal and writing utensil to record the exploration of your emotional body and the discovery of various feelings, insights, and reflections. You will find yourself feeling restored, renewed, and rejuvenated as you release negative attachments and connect into your heart space. Please bring a yoga mat and bottled water, props and blankets will be provided.

Cacao dates back to the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Toltecs who consumed it primarily in the form of a drink and was available only to the elite. It was considered a godly potion as they experienced heightened energy and believed it to have a link between their blood and heart, and so dubbed the “Food of the Gods”.

Feelings are multifaceted experiences felt not only within our physical body but also emotionally. Emotions, despite being complex and at times impulsive, provide immense benefits, fostering motivation, inspiration, and enriching life experiences. Conversely, emotions can also be messy, unpredictable, confusing, and at times challenging to work through.

In a bid to avoid hurting others or to conform to societal expectations, we learn to suppress our emotions and disguise our genuine feelings. Unleashing emotions through creative painting facilitates an environment for feelings to manifest and thrive.
The integration of the creative process coupled with ceremonial cacao opens space for finding a path back to our authentic selves. When we allow ourselves to express our inner world through colors while opening our heart space, we begin to embark on the journey of elevating our emotional intelligence.

We invite you to join us as we explore emotional releases through art while being held by the gentle cacao vibrations of unconditional love, compassion and bliss.

Today, science has been able to define exactly how cacao benefits our body and mind. Cacao contains mood-boosting compounds such as anandamide and PEA which increase serotonin levels. Cacao also contains theobromine which affects blood flow and helps to protect the heart. Additionally, cacao has a very high source of antioxidants, magnesium, calcium, vitamins A, C, D, calcium, zinc, copper and potassium.


Place: Morning Glory Yoga Studio, 122 N. Mound St.
Guide: Khris Hahn
Date: 02.10.2024
Time: 1-3pm
Investment: $30