Rooting Down, Letting Go: A Grounding Workshop for Vata Season ~ October 21st 6-7:30pm

In October the wind picks up, the leaves let go, and temperatures drop. In Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, this is called Vata season, the time of year ruled by air and space. Vata brings movement and creativity, but too much of it and we can begin to feel ungrounded in our bodies and minds. Some common signs of Vata being out of balance include cold hands or feet, restless sleep, a mind that won't settle, anxiousness or worry, a nervous system that feels scattered, and overwhelm. The medicine for Vata season includes slowing down, staying warm, and getting grounded.

This workshop is my offering toward balancing Vata and supporting rooting into fall. We'll move through a grounding yoga practice with longer holds, warming breathwork, and hands-on assists to help you feel settled and calm. From there we'll move into a meditation to help your body do what the trees are already modeling: releasing what is no longer needed so we can enter winter a little lighter. Rather than forcing anything to fall away, we are creating enough stillness to make letting go possible.

We will close the workshop by going over simple, easy practices to support your health and well-being in this season while we enjoy a special seasonal herbal tea.

Come ready to move slowly, breathe deeply, and ground into autumn.

Pricing

The workshop is $50. I take cash, check, or Venmo. With only ten spots available, registration for this event requires payment in advance. To prepay through Venmo, send payments to @Elizabeth-Bertram or email Betsy at Elizabeth.bertram1@gmail.com to arrange cash or check payment. I believe in this work being accessible - contact me if price is a barrier to learn more about scholarship opportunities.

Location

Angela Nesbit Studio 214 Pollock Street. Learn more about Angela below.

Much gratitude to Angela Nesbit for hosting us at the Angela Nesbit Studio.

Angela received a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and studied classical drawing and painting at Queens University and Spirit Square Center for the Arts in Charlotte, N.C. She has studied intensively with Andy Braitman of Charlotte since 2000 which included a multi-year Apprenticeship. . She has also studied with many nationally recognized artist around the country.  Angela has been an exhibiting artist since 2006 and has participated in numerous Shows and exhibitions Nationally.  In addition to exhibiting, Angela has taught Workshops throughout the Southeast and Europe since 2006. Currently, Angela enjoys painting and teaching in Beaufort, NC.

Find out more about Angela and her beautiful studio here.