Keynotes

Stress Resilience: It’s an Inside Job

What do you tend toward: fight, flight, freeze or fawn? Do you know the roles of the stress response system in your own life? Yoga, breathing, and mindfulness practices can give you a felt sense of calm and how to actively shift the inner environment. These are techniques you can employ daily, as necessary, for preventive self-care during the most challenging times.

Empathetic Communication

Communication takes many forms, encompassing words, emotions, body language, and tone. Even simple words like “yes” or “no” can convey various meanings depending on how they’re spoken. To excel in communication, we must cultivate the skills of active listening and empathetic understanding. This entails learning to recognize not only our own emotions but also those of others, effectively speaking the language of emotions.

We will hone our abilities to identify emotions, actively listen for underlying emotions and values, and interact with empathy. This intensive workshop draws inspiration from the principles of non-violent communication developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. These principles have been successfully applied in diverse contexts, from resolving corporate and political disputes to enhancing personal relationships. Inward Office Owner Marla Pelletier brings her expertise in nada and hatha yoga, as well as mindfulness practices, to emphasize the importance of deep listening—both to ourselves and to others. By participating in this workshop, you’ll gain invaluable insights that can be applied in your everyday interactions with friends, family, colleagues, and students alike. This is best scheduled as a 3–8 class series for a consistent group.

Vocal Toning & Vibration Meditation

Sound possesses the remarkable ability to directly impact our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our bodies are intricately connected to the world around us, composed of vibrating atoms that resonate with the frequencies of sound. These vibrations can influence us on a cellular level, offering a unique avenue for healing and rejuvenation.

We invite you to embark on a journey of full-body listening—a collaborative experience where we’ll explore the transformative potential of sound. Join us for this immersive experience with Marla Pelletier, who will be playing the harmonium and teaching you to do vocal toning along with meditation to experience a new way to absorb sound, shifting into a new paradigm of holistic healing and self-discovery.