As promised, I am back with a more in-depth post about what I’ve been working on over the past couple of weeks. Without further delay, I’d like to officially invite each and every one of you to TGA’s first ever REJUVENATION RETREAT! I’ve been thinking about putting something like this together for a while, and I’m really excited to finally see it come to fruition. There are going to be a lot of moving parts to this, so bear with me while I get through everything! I hope at the end, you’ll all feel moved and inclined to join in on the fun!
It’s no secret that yoga, meditation, and connecting with the higher self are all parts of my kooky preachings I’ve spewed on campus since the day I got here- and I don’t just mean this time around. But, they aren’t just that- they’re things I personally live by, and teachings/practices I wholeheartedly believe could benefit each and every person on campus. So, as we collectively come out of what has undeniably been another majorly divisive shift here at the Academy, I think now is the perfect time to focus on re-centering, relaxing, refreshing, and rejuvenating ourselves.
Over the course of this weekend, myself and several other amazing students here will be hosting a series of workshops, all designed to help everyone get back to what really is important- mental, spiritual, and emotional health, as well as bonding and building positive and healthy relationships with those around us. These workshops will be interactive, educational, but most of all, they’ll be fun! Now, you don’t have to attend every single one to participate in the retreat, feel free to pick and choose which most speak to you! But, below I’ll leave a list of the workshops, including times, locations, and short descriptions of each. If everyone who wants to participate could reply letting me know which workshops you plan to attend, AND WHO YOUR PARTNER WILL BE for the partners workshops that would be great! Please remember that if you don’t have a partner, please let me know so I can pair people up! I want to make sure I have enough supplies and space for all! I’m really looking forward to this, and I hope to see everyone out, even if it’s just for one or two! As motivation, for every workshop you attend, your name will be placed in a raffle for a large prize-basket, the contents of which will include but not be limited to gift cards, self-care kits, yoga supplies, art supplies, and a few fun but educational books/materials to help in your quest for relaxation and self-discovery!
SATURDAY-
10:00 AM: Morning Meditation Workshop- Learn about the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of participating in morning meditation, while gaining the practice you need to participate on your own!
11:00 AM: Food and You- Cover the basics of nutrition, the importance of reading food labels, and learn about the real impact your diet has on your body- physically, and otherwise.
12:00 PM: Journal it Out- Spend an hour discussing various journaling techniques and types, as well as its benefits! Participants will receive their very own leatherbound journals to take from the workshop!
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: LUNCH
3:00 PM: Mental Health and You- In an ever-changing world, where opinions on mental health, its definition, and how to best help and improve it are constantly being shoved into our faces, take the time to learn about the true meaning of mental health, how to recognize the warning signs of fatigue and burnout, and what steps you can take to prevent things from spiraling!
4:00 PM: Yoga for Beginners- Join us for this session on the basics of yoga, including discussion of its health benefits. Get started on your yoga journey! Each participant will receive a free yoga mat to take back with them!
SUNDAY-
11:00 AM: Art Therapy- Join a fun session centered around the benefits of using art to cope, improve mood, mental health, and as a de-stressor from life’s pressures.
12:00 PM: Music Therapy- Learn the benefits of using music as a medium to improve mental health, work through stress and emotion, and as a way to relieve yourself of life’s tension.
1:00 PM-2:30 PM: LUNCH
2:30 PM: Couples Yoga- The benefits of yoga go beyond those achieved on your own. Learn how to strengthen your relationship while strengthening your core with this couple’s yoga how-to. *THIS WORKSHOP REQUIRES PARTICIPATION WITH A PARTNER
3:30 PM: Who Are You, Anyway?- A workshop focused on YOU! Spend time in discussion forums, taking self-discovery quizzes, and learning about understanding all the things that make you, you!
4:30 PM: Sexual Healing- End this weekend retreat with a workshop that offers exactly what it sounds like- tips and education on foreplay techniques, exploration and demonstration of various kinks, erotic massage, and other methods of self-care through sexual discovery and healing. All participants will go home with a goodie bag full of fun, sensual toys and treats. *THIS WORKSHOP REQUIRES PARTICIPATION WITH A PARTNER
Generally speaking I’m not the kind of guy anyone finds buying into the goosfrabah stuff, Sir, but this looks really interesting. And I can see how much effort it has taken to put something like this together. Count me in, and I’ll ask my Sir if he’d like to join too.