On an almost daily basis I prioritize scheduling time to move my body. A run, yoga, or sometimes just a walk around the block. I know I NEED this time to function, without it, my ability to be patient or cope with stress falls apart quickly. But at a yoga class recently the instructor talked of the importance of not only working out but of also "working in." When time is tight, I don't prioritize nurturing myself in this way. So I encourage you to join me in prioritizing "working in" this week. Schedule time to connect with yourself - read a book in your stack, take out a journal, meditate, address a question that has be troubling you, create some art, push yourself to try something new. Let's discover the benefits of "working in."

 
 

Healing Birth Stories
A workshop designed to support mothers who have experienced a difficult or negative birth, birth shock or birth trauma, or have struggled to resolve their births. This workshop, facilitated by Sarina LaMarche, and Maureen Champion, will provide a space for women to share and heal from their experiences. The one and half hour session will include discussion, time for reflection, and other exercises. Leave feeling supported, empowered, and more at peace with your birth.
When:     Saturday March 7th, 2:30-4:30pm
Where:     Parenting Oasis, 3901 Chicago Avenue South
Cost:        $40(scholarships available)
Contact:  Questions or to register contact Sarina LaMarche sarinalamarche@yahoo.com

One Balanced Life Workshop
What:    Does your life feel out of balance? In this fun and creative workshop you will learn about balance and self-care. During the first hour you’ll be guided through an exercise where we’ll assess your life, clarify what is important, and finish by identifying and designing the life you desire. In the second hour you will get to create a "Balance Box" using pictures from magazines, books, papers, buttons, stamps, whatever supplies appeal, that represent how you want to "be" in 2009.  You’ll leave with box filled with small steps you can take to create the life you want in the New Year. (All supplies included but feel free to bring pictures, poems, fabric, or anything else you want to adorn your box with).
When:     Sunday March 8th, 5-7pm
Cost:        $18 or use your Blooma class pass and a $8 supply fee
Contact:  Sign-up at www.blooma.com