Online Retreats & Teacher Trainings: Online Retreats

Sanctuary of Self online retreats are designed and created for those who are seeking an experience focusing on self care, finding interconnectedness, being inspired to go deeper into self discovery while providing a safe haven of leaning into new experiences while also reigniting ideas that were once thought of as lost or forgotten.

Healthy self care rituals and habits are a gift to the body and soul. In this sensational series we will explore how to fully incorporate our five senses as a way into deeper reflection and meditation of self love and inner awareness. The Sanskrit word panchakamaguna means “offering of the five senses”.

When we fully engage our senses we are engaging with self. An additional benefit of tuning into our senses will give you practice into how to manage those times when you feel overstimulated which can cause an increased level of stress.

Join us as we journey through a time of exploration, each week will introduce a new theme:

• Altars ~ Sacred Spaces to Call our Own
• Positivity, Gratitude & Mindful Eating
• Green Magic of Plant Medicine
• Using Energy Medicine as Self Care
• Hypnotherapy ~ The Self Care for a Peaceful Mental Atmosphere
• Self Care as a Journey

We will begin each week with a live 1 hour session followed by an encouraging email each morning from that week’s host, Tuesday through Friday for weeks 1-5. These will be filled with prompts for additional activities, encouragement and opportunities to expand your knowledge in our weekly theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and respond to your session leader through email.

Upon registration you will receive the companion eBook that provides valuable insight from each of the session’s leaders preparing you for your retreat. A webinar link will be provided to you via email on the day of the each live session. And so you never miss any content, every live session will be recorded and made available to you through Vimeo. Be well, be loved, find inspiration, shine bright.

When/date: On Mondays, November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 21 ~ 7-8 PM CST (You are able to join after November 16, we will provide you with the video content upon registration).

Price: $99

Replenish, Revitalise and Reconnect in harmony with the changing seasons and changing times – from the comfort of your home.

Treat yourself to a restorative ‘At Home’ Yoga Retreat exploring Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Breath work, (Pranayama), Meditation and a deeply nourishing and relaxing Yoga Nidra.

You’ll enjoy an afternoon of total immersion in yoga, meditation and relaxation, whilst still having time for breaks, healthy snacks, fresh air and the opportunity to ask questions and chat generally about our practice.

“ The perfect opportunity to learn how to turn your home into a sanctuary of self care, get access to easy healthy recipes, a ready made play list and so much more. This was of value before I even did the class that was expertly led. Michelle’s guidance came in such a timely way that it was like she was reading my mind! — Susie R – Online Yoga Retreat – July 2020

We’ll start the afternoon with a welcome, setting our intentions for ourselves before we get straight into our first yoga session:

75 minute dynamic and rejuvenating flow. (There’ll be modifications for beginners and the more advanced – ensuring the practice suits everyone).

15 minute break: Following our practice, we’ll break for 15 minutes – (healthy snack time*).

30 minute breath-work: Exploring the power of pranayama.

45 minute yin/restorative yoga practice: Slowing down our practice to focus on getting present and deep release.

30 minute meditation / yoga nidra – final relaxation: The ultimate deep yogic sleep to allow you and your body to absorb all of your practice, restore, replenish and nourish mind, body and spirit.

Whilst the afternoon will flow (and fly by), I’ve built in time to allow some time for questions and rest breaks, between each session – so your ‘At Home’ Retreat is replenishing and relaxing.

PLUS… some added treats:

Recipes: I’ll send you a range of healthy recipes for dinner and snack ideas so if you wish, you can create some healthy dishes and snacks to enjoy during and after your yoga retreat.

Goody bag: I’ll also send you an ‘At Home’ Retreat Goody Bag*. (Provided you book at least 7 days in advance)*.

Playlist and Checklist: You’ll also receive my Online Yoga Retreat Checklist to ensure you’re all sorted with everything you need to enjoy your online retreat from home from a tech perspective. And I’ll share my specially formulated ‘At Home Retreat’ Spotify playlist – so you can enjoy some perfect music too.

The retreat will open with a wonderful upbeat and energising hatha vinyasa flow practice. For those that don’t know what I’m talking about – don’t worry, it’s a revitalising blend of movement, stretch, strengthening and breathing – adapted to whether you’re a beginner or well practiced. Your body will love this practice for sure.

We’ll then break for a light snack before we gather to explore the power of some pranayama breathing practices.

Feeling relaxed, we’ll take our time to unravel and release with a slower deeply releasing restorative yin yoga session – giving ourselves time to find some stillness and let the breath do its work on replenishing our bodies and minds.

We’ll close our practice with a deeply relaxing guided mediation – a ‘yoga nidra’, (yogic sleep), a restorative and deeply nourishing relaxation practice.

Beginners are very welcome. There will be modifications and different options for all levels of practice.

The Online ‘At Home’ Retreat will be delivered via Zoom, so an internet connection and laptop, ipad or mobile phone will be required to connect to Zoom to stream the LIVE online retreat. I recommend a laptop or desktop so that you have a larger screen to engage via.

Cost: £35.00 per retreat.

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Full payment is required to confirm your place. Your booking fee is non-refundable. However, I am happy for you to find someone to take your spot if you can no longer make it.

To guarantee the delivery of your ‘Online At Home Retreat’ goody bag – bookings must be received no later than 7 days before the start of the retreat.

Sanctuary of Self online retreats are designed and created for those who are seeking an experience focusing on self care, finding interconnectedness, being inspired to go deeper into self discovery while providing a safe haven of leaning into new experiences while also reigniting ideas that were once thought of as lost or forgotten.

Healthy self care rituals and habits are a gift to the body and soul. In this sensational series we will explore how to fully incorporate our five senses as a way into deeper reflection and meditation of self love and inner awareness. The Sanskrit word panchakamaguna means “offering of the five senses”.

When we fully engage our senses we are engaging with self. An additional benefit of tuning into our senses will give you practice into how to manage those times when you feel overstimulated which can cause an increased level of stress.

Join us as we journey through a time of exploration, each week will introduce a new theme:

• Altars ~ Sacred Spaces to Call our Own
• Positivity, Gratitude & Mindful Eating
• Green Magic of Plant Medicine
• Using Energy Medicine as Self Care
• Hypnotherapy ~ The Self Care for a Peaceful Mental Atmosphere
• Self Care as a Journey

We will begin each week with a live 1 hour session followed by an encouraging email each morning from that week’s host, Tuesday through Friday for weeks 1-5. These will be filled with prompts for additional activities, encouragement and opportunities to expand your knowledge in our weekly theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and respond to your session leader through email.

Upon registration you will receive the companion eBook that provides valuable insight from each of the session’s leaders preparing you for your retreat. A webinar link will be provided to you via email on the day of the each live session. And so you never miss any content, every live session will be recorded and made available to you through Vimeo. Be well, be loved, find inspiration, shine bright.

When/date: On Mondays, November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 21 ~ 7-8 PM CST (You are able to join after November 16, we will provide you with the video content upon registration).

Price: $99

Connect with us with our newest online experience “Virtual Vacations” – an online community experience and retreat from your home. In December we will meet for a special 1-day event where we’ll connect, move & breathe together, then enjoy some time learning and sipping alongside a certified sommelier.

Are you looking for an inspiring and stimulating retreat experience during this time where travel may be a bit limited? We introduced our “Virtual Vacation” series to help add some connection back into our lives with seasonal at-home getaways aligning with the EPM ethos – connection through wellness, unique experiences, creative outlets, and self-care.

In December we will meet for a special 1-day event where we’ll connect, move & breathe together, then enjoy some time learning and sipping alongside a certified sommelier.

After our yoga class where we’ll get moving and release some of the stresses of the season, we’ll turn our attention towards the glass.

Learn and taste together with the flavors that go so well in this season of festivities! We’ll explore some of the basics, as well as some more in-depth information – while we taste, swirl, and discuss! ALL IN FUN! No experience needed and we’ll enjoy learning together.

SCHEDULE: 12:00-12:30 Welcome • 12:30-1:45 Yoga • break to set up for wine tasting • 2:00-3:30 Wine tasting

PRICING: $50 non-refundable deposit due at sign up

Guests will receive a digital packet with all of the info needed for our time together. There will be a list of 3 wines that participants can buy beforehand (and suggestions for the specific wines / makers / vintage, but alternatives as well so that everyone will be able to taste the same style of wine). Other information such as a wine-tasting packet, tasting mat, etc will also be included.

INSTRUCTORS / CLASSES
This retreat will feature 2 instructors of the EPM team who will be facilitating the experience to bring you a varied mix of instruction, class themes, and topics.

ERIN LEWIS / Yoga, Meditation

EPM founder, Erin Lewis will be leading the yoga classes as well as the “Autumn Reset” Meditation class. Erin has practiced yoga since 1998 and has trained in various disciplines from Ashtanga, the Rocket series, core power yoga, as well as the Strala method, and also incorporates practices from the yin, restorative, and yoga nidra styles as well. She loves sharing not only the asana(movement) limb of yoga with others, but also the many other facets which lead to life-changing shifts in our daily habits. All levels are welcome and she will lead us in a vinyasa flow style class, as well as restorative poses, breathwork, and some meditative readings to prepare us for letting go, and renewing during our time together.

EMILY O’HARE / Ritual Workshop and Ceremony Meditation

Now living in Siena, Italy, Emily O’Hare was the head sommelier, wine buyer and WSET tutor at London’s River Café, where she worked for over seven years. She also writes about Italian wine for various publications and sits on the judging panels for Decanter. In May 2012 O’Hare won the Harpers Wines & Spirits Sommelier of the Year Award, and in her spare time she runs a women’s tasting group Women, Know Your Wine! and The London Wine Sessions, a bi-annual wine festival which includes talks, tastings, music and food. O’Hare was first a DWWA judge in 2009.

Sanctuary of Self online retreats are designed and created for those who are seeking an experience focusing on self care, finding interconnectedness, being inspired to go deeper into self discovery while providing a safe haven of leaning into new experiences while also reigniting ideas that were once thought of as lost or forgotten.

Healthy self care rituals and habits are a gift to the body and soul. In this sensational series we will explore how to fully incorporate our five senses as a way into deeper reflection and meditation of self love and inner awareness. The Sanskrit word panchakamaguna means “offering of the five senses”.

When we fully engage our senses we are engaging with self. An additional benefit of tuning into our senses will give you practice into how to manage those times when you feel overstimulated which can cause an increased level of stress.

Join us as we journey through a time of exploration, each week will introduce a new theme:

• Altars ~ Sacred Spaces to Call our Own
• Positivity, Gratitude & Mindful Eating
• Green Magic of Plant Medicine
• Using Energy Medicine as Self Care
• Hypnotherapy ~ The Self Care for a Peaceful Mental Atmosphere
• Self Care as a Journey

We will begin each week with a live 1 hour session followed by an encouraging email each morning from that week’s host, Tuesday through Friday for weeks 1-5. These will be filled with prompts for additional activities, encouragement and opportunities to expand your knowledge in our weekly theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and respond to your session leader through email.

Upon registration you will receive the companion eBook that provides valuable insight from each of the session’s leaders preparing you for your retreat. A webinar link will be provided to you via email on the day of the each live session. And so you never miss any content, every live session will be recorded and made available to you through Vimeo. Be well, be loved, find inspiration, shine bright.

When/date: On Mondays, November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 21 ~ 7-8 PM CST (You are able to join after November 16, we will provide you with the video content upon registration).

Price: $99

Sanctuary of Self online retreats are designed and created for those who are seeking an experience focusing on self care, finding interconnectedness, being inspired to go deeper into self discovery while providing a safe haven of leaning into new experiences while also reigniting ideas that were once thought of as lost or forgotten.

Healthy self care rituals and habits are a gift to the body and soul. In this sensational series we will explore how to fully incorporate our five senses as a way into deeper reflection and meditation of self love and inner awareness. The Sanskrit word panchakamaguna means “offering of the five senses”.

When we fully engage our senses we are engaging with self. An additional benefit of tuning into our senses will give you practice into how to manage those times when you feel overstimulated which can cause an increased level of stress.

Join us as we journey through a time of exploration, each week will introduce a new theme:

• Altars ~ Sacred Spaces to Call our Own
• Positivity, Gratitude & Mindful Eating
• Green Magic of Plant Medicine
• Using Energy Medicine as Self Care
• Hypnotherapy ~ The Self Care for a Peaceful Mental Atmosphere
• Self Care as a Journey

We will begin each week with a live 1 hour session followed by an encouraging email each morning from that week’s host, Tuesday through Friday for weeks 1-5. These will be filled with prompts for additional activities, encouragement and opportunities to expand your knowledge in our weekly theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and respond to your session leader through email.

Upon registration you will receive the companion eBook that provides valuable insight from each of the session’s leaders preparing you for your retreat. A webinar link will be provided to you via email on the day of the each live session. And so you never miss any content, every live session will be recorded and made available to you through Vimeo. Be well, be loved, find inspiration, shine bright.

When/date: On Mondays, November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 21 ~ 7-8 PM CST (You are able to join after November 16, we will provide you with the video content upon registration).

Price: $99

Join Rachel and Lucy for their online 25 hour breath coach training certified by Yoga Alliance. This course is for you if you want to:

• Discover and experience fundamental breathing techniques and experiences
• Become a Yoga Alliance certified breath coach
• Learn how you can start making money by coaching others straight after the course
• Create stronger ownership of your overall physical and mental health
• Have greater control over your financial income and impact on your community
• In addition to this Lucy and Rachel will also be giving away ready-made workshop and class templates for you to use to kick-start your work coaching. Lucy and Rachel will hand over customisable marketing material and disclose years of teaching and business experiencing so you can hit the ground running and see your return on investment immediately, should you want to.

You don’t need to have any prior experience to join the course and you don’t need to be a yoga teacher either. Some people will be joining simply to expand their own practice and to nourish their physical, mental and energetic health. Others will also be looking to gain the teacher training certificate too and start to generate an income for themselves.

Features of the Yoga Alliance Approved Online Yoga Teacher Training:

• This course will offer a combination of pre-recorded online videos and practices, written documents and live Q&A sessions with Rachel and Lucy where you can ask questions that might come up during the course.
• These live calls will be on a private Facebook Group which you will have access to (and the future live calls) indefinitely. You will also have access to all the previous live Q&A sessions from previous weeks.
• You will be practicing at home and therefor guided through a safe and personal self-practice. You will use toggl to log your practice hours and will keep a reflective journal to reflect on your experience.
• Yoga Alliance Approved Online Yoga Teacher Training
• This Online Breath Coach Training gives you the opportunity to study and experience at home or wherever you have internet access. You can access the course anywhere in the world, but also create an integrated breath practice into your routine at home.

The most authentic way of teaching is to teach from your own experience. Rachel and Lucy with guide you through each technique as well as offering the tools to teach breathing techniques. As you develop your own breath work practice you’ll feel a deeper connection to more subtle levels of your experience, a clearer awareness, more energy and the tools to guide you towards greater health.

Dates: 22nd January 2021

Duration: The minimum required number of hours for this course is 25, though with the bonus material the course offers 30+ hours of content. The shortest amount of time you can complete this is 2 weeks but you can take up to 3 months to complete the whole course if you want to take your time.

Cost: Early Bird Price Valid Until 9th Jan $597 USD. Normal Price $697 USD.Are you a front line care giver? We’d love to offer this course to you with a 50% discount.