The human struggle for understanding is often an effort to reveal what has been hidden—hidden by nature, by the world, by culture and history, and even by ourselves. In this half-day yoga and art retreat, we will explore ways that we can achieve insight about ourselves, each other, and our world, and bring to light important truths that have been overlooked, forgotten, or otherwise concealed.

Participants will experience yoga, mindfulness, art viewing, and art-making. We will use the provocative work from i live a journey of a thousand years by French artist Raphaël Barontini to explore themes of cultural identity and representation, drawing attention to the stories and perspectives that have been historically marginalized or overlooked. This retreat, the final in our three-part Embodiment: Yoga and Art Retreat series, will provide us with an opportunity to enhance our self-awareness and reconsider our assumptions about history, culture, and identity.

A vegan lunch will be catered by The Green Beautiful Café.

All are welcome; previous experience with yoga, meditation or art is not expected nor required.

AGENDA:

9:30 am – Welcome: partnership, agenda, housekeeping
9:45 – 10:15 am – Exhibition – Art of Awareness (an opportunity for everyone to become comfortable, open-minded, and feel safe to engage)
10:15 – 10:30 am – Break
10:30 – 11:45 am – Yoga
11:45 am – 12:15 pm – *Lunch
12:15 – 12:45 pm – Facilitator-led discussion with tea/coffee
12:45 – 1:45 pm – Art Activity
1:45 – 2 pm – Closing