What have I been doing in my summer so far? Well, first of all, celebrating! There is a rumor going around that summer doesn't "officially" begin until the middle to end of June, but for this "Florida girl at heart," I believe that warmer weather equals summer. I am so excited that we are finally able to sit outside without a parka or sweatshirt, and I am taking full advantage of this new season. Besides more time outdoors at home, attending t-ball games (go Izzy!), lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons, I am also thrilled that we are opening up a second Healing and Wellness Camp in June. We are working diligently to make this camp even more accessible to our community with a couple of changes. First, we are opening up five free tickets to survivors of trauma, and I am looking forward to giving back to the community in this way. Secondly, we decreased the drop in rate for one class to fifteen dollars, to allow for enjoying more summer activities this year. And we are also extending the camp from four days to five, which allows for the inclusion of more activities, more yoga, and more wellness and healing. What does these changes mean for me? More practice, more centering, and more internal healing as I keep reviewing the breathing techniques, intentions, and in this way also bringing more of what I want into my life. I hope that this change means the same things for those whom I invite to attend the yoga camp with Twisted Pretzel Yoga, whose proceeds still benefit Thrive ICT, a nonprofit whose mission is to support survivors of trauma. In case it wasn't readily obvious with my last blogpost, Maria Samuels, founder of Twisted Pretzel Yoga, is offering a Youth Empowerment Camp for kids during the same week that I am offering the Healing and Wellness Camp for adults. Kiddos who participate in the camp will receive a t-shirt, arts and crafts, and education as well as a child centered yoga practice. The next Healing and Wellness Camp and Youth Empowerment Camp are going to be held on June 17-21st at Gracepoint Church, and you can check out the event below and buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com. Here's to a rejuvenating and relaxing summer for you, and blessings and peace for your journey to come!
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AuthorValerie Ellis, who is in alignment with the Black Lives Matter Movement and everyone whose life is impacted, now or before, by times of social injustice. Archives
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