RHYTHMS OF LIVING
WORKSHOP SERIES:
January 18th, 25th, February 8th and 22nd
The Workshops
Rhythm comes from the Sanskrit word Ritam. It is the underlying laws of Nature that govern everything of the material world.
Rhythm is not simply a good piece of music, rhythm is found in everything you do.
How you move and experience your physical world. Do you have pain? Get tight and tired or feel like you can’t breathe deeply? There is a rhythm that is uniquely yours, how do you find it? What about your sleep, the how and when of your eating patterns, and the kinds of food you eat?
What are your sleep rhythms like? Everything within us comes from the natural world and yet we have never really been taught how to understand the language of ourselves. We were, for the most part, taught how to ignore it and experience our lives based on someone else's parameters of being. If we try to reconnect and find a healthier way of being it can be easy to just follow a path that doesn’t feel right simply because you can’t figure out where to start.
These workshops will be diving deep into the to concept of Experiencing Ritam/Rhythm in your life. Whether you join one or all four workshops, you will leave Bev's workshops feeling connected more than ever.
Workshop 1: "Introduction to Ritam/Rhythm: Unveiling the Language of Nature Within"
In this introductory workshop, delve into the concept of experiencing rhythm in your life beyond just music. Discover the unique rhythm in your physical movements, explore the impact on your well-being, and learn to identify the patterns in things such as your eating habits that affect each day of your being. This workshop will set the stage for the series, guiding you toward finding your rhythm of life. Through group interactions, personal experiences, conscious movement, and journaling, embark on a journey of self-discovery and reconnect with the language of yourself.
Workshop 2: "Energetic Alignment: The Dance of Well-Being"
Beyond the physical, understand how movement influences the energetic flow within you. Learn how conscious movement can not only enhance physical well-being but also contribute to a harmonious balance of energy. Through a combination of group activities, personal reflections, and contemplative practices, this workshop will guide you toward understanding and harnessing the energy embedded in your natural rhythms. Embark on a journey of self-discovery, where movement becomes a dance that aligns your physical and energetic selves, fostering a more vibrant and balanced life.
Workshop 3: "Rhythmic Mindfulness: Unlock Your Creative Potential through Internal Rhythms
In this workshop, we invite you to explore the interconnected rhythms in the world of your mind with those of the world outside of you, from circadian rhythms to the nuances of creative ability. Discover the profound link between rejuvenating sleep cycles and unlocking your creative potential. Create a dance between the left and right hemispheres of your brain in rhythm with your deeper purpose. Through movement group discussions, personal experiences, and contemplative practices, we'll delve into how aligning with your natural rhythms can not only enhance vitality but also cultivate a calm mind and lower stress levels. Join us on this transformative journey towards harmonizing your waking rhythms, fostering creativity, and achieving a more balanced and energized life.
Workshop 4: "Rhythms of Connection: Nurturing Relationship with Self and Life"
The final workshop in our series is a deep dive into the profound interplay between the rhythms within yourself and all relationships. Explore how understanding and improving these rhythms can create a ripple effect, influencing every aspect of your existence. Through group interactions, journaling, and contemplative practices, we will guide you in navigating the intricate dance between your rhythms and your connections with others. Uncover the causal relationship between your inner world and the dynamics of your relationships, fostering a more intentional and harmonious way of being. Let go of preconceived notions and open yourself to the transformative possibilities that arise when you nurture the rhythms of connection in every facet of your life. Join us for this enlightening workshop and embark on a journey of self-discovery and interconnected well-being
About Beverly Akhurst
Beverly Akhurst worked in the Mental Health Field and Education followed later by tech and travel. It was in her 40’s that she found first her purpose as a Yoga teacher which has then expanded into her services as a Wellbeing Coach and Facilitator. A cardiac unit started the journey and now as the owner of Ocean Breath Yoga she guides a program she calls Ritam of Life. A student of anatomy and Bhakti Yoga, she is considered a Master Teacher and is trained in TRE and Certified in CranioSacral Therapy. Specializing in posture, movement and breath she is also a bestselling author, speaker/storyteller & writer. Living in Vancouver, she adds in guesting on podcasts and forest bathing whenever she can….Her reason for being? ”it is time we all became the experts of our own lives, body, mind and being.”
Additional Workshop Info
Please wear comfortable clothing and a sweater or something cozy for when you stop moving. Water bottle- Journal and pen- and a willingness to find you. Workshops are each 2 hours in length. If you are eating beforehand, try and make it a lighter meal for your comfort. Bring yourself a light snack if you think you will need it.
**No Refunds**
~ Building the Foundations of a Life in Balance and Rhythm ~
A Loving Journey Back To You
In the last mini newsletter I talked a little about the fact that since March I have lost 25 pounds. What I hear are so many people talking about the weight they have put on and the sense of disconnect that has arisen.
This is the weight that came on after menopause but it was not all about menopause. I was trying to redefine and rebalance myself in this next iteration of life. I was a caterpillar stuck in its chrysalis and this year of clarity helped me creak free of the encasement.
I did not go on a diet this year, joined no online bootcamp. What I did was find a state of being that causes my heart to smile. I looked at the food I was eating as part of a balance with nature, I walked, found fresh air, allowed my body to tell me when it was encouraged or distraught with what I was doing.
In 2 hours we are not going to change everything but I will give you a foundation with which to begin a journey back to you. There will be practices and conversation, breakout rooms where you will remember the sense of shared journey.
What you will walk away with:
a deepened understanding of the simple life changes you can make that will support your body, heart and mind to start supporting each other.
Practical Practices - breath, movement and mindfulness
A general understanding of how our physical experience creates our energetic and mind experience.
How to explore your “stories”.
If somehow you have come to believe that depleted health, pain, brain fog, lack or sleep and stress are just part of getting older or are the fault of Covid, I invite you to join me this Saturday and regain a sense of controlling this journey you are on and start to reconnect to your most loving way of living.
This will be a 2 hour Zoom Workshop. It is most definitely leaning toward the feminine energy (not women but the foundational aspect of nature), everyone is welcome.
If you sign up for the webinar please feel free to invite a friend along for free. The more people that begin to break free of stagnated ways of being the easier it is to support others as well.
No special equipment needed. Comfortable clothes, anything that connects to the internet (although desktop or laptop provide easier viewing), a journal and pen and a beginners mind.
