Lila-A Retreat for Mommy & Me
Lila Retreat was created by 4 mothers with expertise in Yoga (Steph & Tish), developmental music for children (Molly), family nutrition/meal planning (Tish), and mindful parenting/emotional intelligence (Karen). This joyful retreat is an opportunity for mothers to delight in, and feel supported in, mothering in a healthy, playful way.
What are Lila Retreats?
There will be time for mom to rejuvenate and relax with other mothers, time for mom to enjoy some meditative alone time, as well as time for moms and children to play, eat, and enjoy the outdoors together. We will have women-only yoga classes, multi-age kids yoga classes, and integrated playful yoga and music time. We will group families into “tribes” at the beginning of the workshop to support each other in having some free time to meditate, hike, enjoy the springs, or a massage. The retreat is organized in a cooperative structure that involves all participants, but allows for unique opportunities for solace, as well.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Lila - The Yoga of Parenting Workshop at Flow
Through principles of Yoga and Emotional Intelligence research we will learn in this workshop that "practice" allows for imperfection. We practice, we do our best in any given moment, and we continue to practice. In the practicing, we can accept that we are whole even in our states of imperfection...we are good enough, yet we are always open to discover more about ourselves and our children and their unique needs and natural development. Finally, support is essential to good parenting, and we will learn how to get the support we need, as parents.
Karen Murphy, a Parenting by Connection Instructor, will lead inquiry and discussion into how a healthy parent-child connection enables a child to fully access his intelligences, abilities, confidence, and innate joy. When children feel connected, they learn readily, love easily, and become caring leaders among their peers.
Stephanie Adams, mother of three kids ages 3-20, and Yoga teacher and trainer for 17 years, will lead us into inquiry into our deeper selves to enable us to become more connected to what is natural for us and who we really truly, authentically are. Connecting to ourselves is essential to connecting to our children.
Sat & Sun, Feb 4-5, 2012 1-4:30 pm
$65 (or $95 for a couple)
Friday, September 9, 2011
Lila Morsels 2011
Continue to trust your own deep knowing & allow space for your child to do the same!
Blessings,
Karen
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Karen's talk on the emotional intelligence aspect of parenting that creates deep connection with our children was revolutionary from "normal" parenting, yet when taking a moment to really consider the principles, just felt so natural in our hearts. Karen also taught us the importance of really having a few trusted people in our life who can really listen...without advice or fixing or consoling, but just listening wholeheartedly. She also taught us the importance of doing this for our children.
Tish's session on holistic family nutrition related specifically to what children need. This clarified many questions and helped us to remember the importance of healthy fats and less refined, processed foods and sugars, which can be very challenging in the midst of "normal" everyday choices.
Molly's music brought joy and connection...creating many, many sweetest of moments. Music is so natural to the song of our hearts.
I taught the Yoga of Parenting. In my experience, to be a better mother and healthier and happier person, I practice mindfulness/breath/presence/Yoga. Yoga is union or connection. Yoga is not limited to poses by any means and it does not have to be practiced by stepping on a mat. Taking a walk in nature. Taking time to play with your child. Taking time to just sit and relax. These are important rejuvenating practices that unite us with what is true and whole within us... the wisdom and pulse of our hearts, or our "heart meter". I often say, "Our heart pumps blood to itself first before it pumps blood to the rest of the body....when we listed to the wisdom of our hearts, we live life with more ease, harmony and balance. We are able to have more compassion, understanding and to listen wholeheartedly more."
We hope you can join us next year as we continue our journey into the divine play of parenting.
Love, Steph
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Now Taking Registrations for 2012!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Want to Learn or Share About Teaching Yoga to Kids?
Thanks for sharing, growing, teaching and parenting with us. We are so grateful you are part of our "tribe". It does take a village to raise a child... :)
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