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Friday, December 1st - Sunday, December 3rd
Pendle Hill Retreat Center, Wallingford PA
JOURNEY: Connecting to the Breath
A Weekend Wholebeing Journey
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Thursday, December 7th
12:30pm-1:00pm EST
Prasada Talks
How strengths enhance connection
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Thursday, December 14th
12:30pm-1:00pm EST
Prasada Talks
How to change in 2024, capturing the energy of a new year
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Friday, December 15th
12:30-1:00pm EST
Strengths + Relationships
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Join Alice Dommert for an interactive workshop on how you can use your character strengths to enhance your relationship and interconnectivity in all areas of your life.
Sunday, December 17th
9:00-10:15am EST
Infinity Class
at CrossFit MFP in Ardmore, PA
Join Marco Dapkey for a class that combines the best of these three practices: movement, mindfulness, and breathwork choreographed with some majestic and inspiring soundtracks. Sunday, December 24th
9:00-10:15am EST
Infinity Class
at CrossFit MFP in Ardmore, PA
Join Marco Dapkey for a class that combines the best of these three practices: movement, mindfulness, and breathwork choreographed with some majestic and inspiring soundtracks.
READ: Imagine a cookbook that is beautiful, has delicious recipes, AND put 150 nutritional studies into practice. The Happy Kitchen is all of that and more.
WATCH: He's our favorite habits expert, and he's all about going tiny as the path to sustainable changes. Check out BJ Fogg's TED Talk, Forget big change, start with a tiny habit.
TASTE: What's cooking this month? A warm and delicious soup to give you an energy boost and support your immune system. Nourish yourself with this Red Velvet Soup.
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Thursday, January 12th
12:30pm-1:00pm EST
Prasada Talks
3 tips to reset your diet in 2023
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Tuesday, January 17th
7:00pm-7:45pm EST
Restorative Yoga
Cozy yoga for winter rejuvenation
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Join Kate Howell for a class that integrates gentle breathwork and supported yoga poses for deep relaxation and calm to nourish your nervous system.READ: Imagine a cookbook that is beautiful, has delicious recipes, AND put 150 nutritional studies into practice. The Happy Kitchen is all of that and more.
WATCH: He's our favorite habits expert, and he's all about going tiny as the path to sustainable changes. Check out BJ Fogg's TED Talk, Forget big change, start with a tiny habit.
TASTE: What's cooking this month? A warm and delicious soup to give you an energy boost and support your immune system. Nourish yourself with this Red Velvet Soup.
Wednesday, February 8th
12:30pm-1:00pm EST
Prasada Talks
Breathwork for Balancing Life
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Friday, February 17th
12:30pm-1:15pm EST
Yoga for Mind-Body Balance
Space to Breathe + Explore
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Join Tracy George for this mind-body balancing practice that incorporates standing balancing poses, balancing breathwork, and much-needed moments of stillness.READ: Is it balance that we are really seeking, or satisfaction in work and life? Matthew Kelly contemplates this in his book Off Balance: Getting Beyond the Work-Life Balance Myth.
WATCH: Shift your mindset about what work-life balance actually is with engaging speaker and acrobat, Dan Thurmon. Check out Dan Thurmon's TED Talk, Off Balance - On Purpose.
TASTE: There's nothing like a warm mug of spiced and soothing golden milk to comfort you on a cold winter's night and lull you into a deep sleep....and it tastes delicious!
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Thursday, March 9th
12:30pm-1:00pm EST
Prasada Talks
What's dance got to do with it?
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Thursday, March 16th
12:30pm-1:15pm EDT
The Joy of Dance
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Join Kim Crowley for a fun and heart-pumping all-levels dance class that will leave you feeling energized and joyful at the end of your week.READ: The Joy of Movement, by movement expert, Kelly McGonigal. It's inspiring and shows how movement "helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage."
WATCH: Meet the inspiring Kelly McGonigal on this video podcast interview and listen to it during your next walk (or spring clean!)
TASTE: Keep yourself hydrated post-movement practice with this delicious and nutritious DIY Lemon-Ginger Electrolyte drink.
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Thursday, April 6th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
The Power of Tiny Habits
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Thursday, April 13th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Yoga + the Breath
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Join Meg Townsend for a yoga practice class that integrates breathwork and yoga poses to help balance your nervous system and steady your mind. Wednesday, April 26th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Are you breathing? What is breathwork anyway?
Join Meg Townsend and Transpersonal Breathwork Guide Alice Dommert to learn more about the power of breathwork, how it changes lives, why we're committed to designing breathwork experiences for our Prasada community, and how you can become a part of those experiences!
READ: Have you ever tried to stick with new habits but instead found yourself stuck? Behavior change expert Katy Milkman tackles this head-on in her fascinating book, How to Change.
WATCH: He's our favorite habits expert, and he's all about going tiny as the path to sustainable changes. Check out BJ Fogg's TED Talk, Forget big change, start with a tiny habit.
TASTE: Our favorite nutrition habit-change experts at Precision Nutrition created this excellent tutorial on how to make your own nutritious and delicious super shake. Bon appetit!
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Wednesday, May 3rd
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Can plants make you happier?
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Thursday, May 18th
12:30-1:00pm EDT
The Joy of Gardening
Join Meg Townsend for a workshop that will help you start your own indoor or outdoor garden that's right for any level gardener and teach you why gardening is great for your Wholebeing.READ: Micah Mortali, director of Kripalu Center for Yoga + Health, weaves mindfulness, yoga, wilderness training, and ancestral skills in his acclaimed book, Rewilding.
WATCH: Awaken your sense of wonder and awe at the brilliance of nature with this stunning video and talk by Louie Schwartzberg, filmmaker and advocate for the natural world.
TASTE: Check out the hilarious and inspiring Alexis Nikole Nelson, the Black Forager, and try her violet syrup pink lemonade to enjoy on a spring afternoon.
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Thursday, June 8th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Joy, beyond being happy
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Thursday, June 15th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Finding Joy
Join Meg Townsend for a workshop that explores what blocks joy and what builds joy and how you can engage in the art of joyful living. Thursday, June 29th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Vital Journeys: The Power of Community Connection
READ: The Book of Joy is a beautiful look into the lives and teachings of two spiritual leaders and Nobel Peace Prize Laureates: Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
WATCH: Check out this video with Marie Kondo, the woman who started the conversation about what "sparks joy" and learn how to organize your workspace for a more joyful day at the office.
TASTE: The Joy of Cooking has reliably delicious recipes, and it's a fascinating read and practical, every day guidebook on joyful cooking. It's one of our classic favorites!
Thursday, July 6th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Why adults need play
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Wednesday, July 12th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
The Science of Breathwork
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Friday, July 14th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Pickleball 101
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Are you curious about the fastest-growing sport in the US? Join Nicole Stottlemyer, avid pickleball player, for a workshop that will show you the ins and outs of the game and help you get started!READ: Allowing yourself time and space to PLAY has incredible benefits on your physiology. This article from Psychology Today outlines the benefits and how you might explore PLAY today.
WATCH: Dr. Andrew Huberman, neuroscientist and professor at Stanford University outlines the transformative nature of PLAY (at every age) and how PLAY can rewire and improve our brains.
TASTE: Time in the kitchen doesn't just have to be for cooking and eating. You can have fun and PLAY too! We love this treasure trove of 15 Activities in the Kitchen for Summer Fun.
Thursday, August 3rd
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Creativity.....your most valuable skill
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Friday, August 18th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Spark Everyday Creativity
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Thursday, August 24th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Create your plan to avoid the Fall Frenzy!
READ: Here are two of our very favorite books on creativity: How to be Creative by Liz Dean and Creative Quest by the endlesslessly talented Philadelphia treasure, Questlove.
WATCH: Watch both of these inspiring TedTalks, one by writer Amy Tan to discover where creativity hides, and the other with Elizabeth Gilbert to uncover your elusive creative genius.
TASTE: Find one of the many, lovely farmer's markets near you (or take a road trip to find one!) tune into your senses, and select things that intrigue you, then figure out what you can cook!
Thursday, September 7th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Do you know your superpowers?
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Friday, September 8th
12:30-1:30pm EDT
Get Strong
CrossFit MFP’s Approach to Functional Movement
Curious about how you can build strength and movement practices that support longevity and daily wholebeing? Join Marco Dapkey for an informative workshop to learn more about the CrossFit model of Functional Movement and how this approach builds lasting strength and awareness. Wednesday, September 13th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Strengths@Work
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Friday, September 15th
12:30-1:00pm EDT
Character Strengths
Your compass for life
Join Alice Dommert for a class that will introduce you to the VIA Character Strengths and guide you in understanding how they can be your greatest tools in navigating your life.READ: Ryan Niemiec and Robert McGrath are experts on the 24 strengths. The Power of Character Strengths helps you appreciate what's best in you as you work toward your goals.
WATCH: In this talk, Ryan Niemiec poses the question: How can we ever expect to reach positive outcomes without utilizing our character strengths?
TASTE: Want to strengthen and fortify your body before hunkering down in Winter? This basic bone broth recipe can support bone and joint health, and contains a lot of essential nutrients,
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Thursday, October 5th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
The 4 Tools for Unwinding Anxiety
Wednesday, October 11th
12:30pm-1:00pm EDT
Prasada Talks
Presence@Work
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Thursday, October 12th
12:30-1:00pm EDT
Understanding Anxiety
Unwinding the Habit of Anxiety + Worry
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Join Jack Curley for a program, where together we’re going to dive deeply right into the heart of anxiety, learn how it gets set up, what drives or feeds it, and how you can step out of the process.READ: One of the go-to mindfulness books by Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction, is Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life.
WATCH: Here's a great TedTalk by Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of Headspace, where he teaches about the transformative power of doing nothing for 10 minutes a day.
TASTE: Check out Meal by Meal by Donald Altman, daily mindful eating practices and inspiration to help you become a more conscious eater and create a healthier relationship with food.
Thursday, November 2nd
7:00pm-8:00pm EDT
Breathwork Journeys
Q&A
Thursday, November 9th
12:30pm-1:00pm EST
Prasada Talks
The power of gratitude
Thursday, November 9th
7:00pm-8:00pm EST
Breathwork Journeys
Q&A
Thursday, November 16th
7:00pm-8:00pm EST
Breathwork Journeys
Q&A
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Friday, November 17th
12:30-1:00pm EST
ReConnect
Writing Letters of Gratitude
Join Francine Bonjour-Carter for an embodied letter-writing experience and learn a new way to practice gratitude. Sunday, November 19th
9:00-10:15am EST
Infinity Class
at CrossFit MFP in Ardmore, PA
Join Marco Dapkey for a class that combines the best of these three practices: movement, mindfulness, and breathwork choreographed with some majestic and inspiring soundtracks. Thursday, November 30th
12:30pm-1:00pm EST
Prasada Talks
Appreciation@Work
READ: These two books outline more of the science behind gratitude and offer ideas for making it an active practice: Thanks! by Robert Emmons and A Simple Act of Gratitude by John Kralik.
WATCH: In this story of resilience and gratitude, psychologist Christina Costa shares her journey of living with a brain tumor and learning how practicing gratitude rewires the brain.
TASTE: From the renowned Gratitude Cafe in California, these miso-glazed, carmelized Brussel sprouts will be a way to serve up a dose of healthy greens that every mouth will be grateful for.