Workshops + Retreats

Sponsorship supports 4CYW wellness events. If you are interested in supporting a workshop or wellness event, contact us at info@4cornersyogawellness.com

Books are optional

Rest is Resistance

The workshop is based on the Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto, by Tricia Hersey.

Learning Outcomes:
Understand the sensation(s) and impact of trauma and stress on the body.
Identify personal anxiety triggers.
Know the difference between principles and methods, rest + self-care.
Use the breath to connect to the body.
Value the importance of caring for oneself.
Look at the impact it has on others.
Reflect on what it means to rest as a resistance to the grind culture.

We will:
Rest- Connect to core identity.
Dream- Tap into creativity
Resist- Let go of a legacy of exhaustion.
Imagine -Replace cynicism with agency.

(Optional) Private journal your reflections on
-readings, discussions, worksheets, meditations
-What is your relationship to rest?
- What does it mean to you when you hear that rest is a form of resistance?
(Optional) Download, review and complete at your leisure
Self-Awareness Assessment
Treasure Journal Workbook
Review: https://www.ritualofbreath.org/resources

Defining Wellness

The workshop is based on the book Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Re-Defining Wellness, by Board-certified psychiatrist and New York Times contributor, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the sensation(s) and impact of trauma and stress on the body.
Identify personal anxiety triggers.
Feel the difference between principles and methods of self-care.
Use breath to connect to the body.
Appreciate dialectical thinking: when two opposites can be true at the same time.
Recognize the difference between self-preservation and self-indulgence.
Learn techniques to empower self-compassion and empathy.
Value the importance of caring for oneself.
See the impact it has on others.
Look at what it means to redefine wellness.

We will
Review the principles and practices of what real self-care looks and feels like.
Practice guided mindfulness meditations that focus on self.
Reflect on the concept of self-care as an internal, self-reflective process.
Define ways to shift perspective, relationships, in our workplaces, and even our broken systems.

Unveiling the shroud

The workshop is born from conversations about death. A topic that should not be avoided; they should be encouraged.

Engaging in dialogue about mortality allows us to explore our own beliefs and attitudes toward death and dying. This workshop aims to get participants comfortable with these discussions, fostering an environment where individuals can reflect on their values surrounding end-of-life care, rituals, and what it means to experience loss.

At the heart of this workshop is the belief that understanding our own perspectives on death equips us not only for our own journeys but also aids us in comforting those around us. By discussing death openly and honestly, we can demystify it, breaking the chains of fear that often accompany such conversations. We can embrace death as a natural part of life—a chapter rather than a closure.

As we look at the totality of life, everything from its beginning to its end impacts our holistic health. By integrating discussions about death into our perspectives on wellness, we honor the entirety of our experiences and emotions. Together, we can create a space where we no longer fear death, but rather, embrace it as the vital conclusion of a well-lived life, finding strength in the connections and legacies we create along the way.

Through this workshop, we invite you to join us on this transformative journey—one where conversations flow freely, preparations are made thoughtfully, and celebrations arise from the ashes of sadness, illuminating the path toward holistic health. After all, in acknowledging death, we give ourselves the gift of a more profound appreciation for life.