Sheila Cullen

Upcoming Workshops
The Power Of Quiet
”Planting Seeds”

A Day Long Urban Retreat Honouring the Spirit of Spring
March 25th, 2023
9a-5p

““Seeker, do you remember? Listen in the silence. Your own heart is calling you back home.”… . (Dorothy Hunt)

Spring! The time of year that represents promise, growth and the re-emergence of Mother Nature as she breaks grounds and brings her glorious colours back into the world. In this mini retreat called “planting seeds”, we’ll take the opportunity to dig in and bring forth some clarity and new seeds of intention.

This is a day for giving yourself permission to rest. Permission to re-ignite or fan the flame of your inner power as a healthy and unique human being. The world needs you and what you have to offer. Not a depleted, overworked barely connected You- but a powerful, fully alive , truly engaged You.

Spring is called the “Morning of the Year”- the perfect time for a reset- a rebirth if you will.

We’re surrounded by life cycles- daily- the cycle of the sun and the moon, monthly -the moon cycles- , life and death in so many ways and… when we’re willing and open to the wonder of it all – these cycles remind us tenderly of the fragility and benevolence of life and how we are wholeheartedly supported on the path to connection and reconnection with our ever-present true nature… except …when we forget…

The Power of Quiet workshops allow for deep self nurturing and inquiry so that you can reconnect with YOU. They are based on one of the 4 seasons (primarily through the Taoist or Chinese Medicine tradition) as a preparation to develop practices that align you with the cycles of Nature. We rest, we laugh we contemplate and begin to create a new kind of resilience for you to take back out and share with the world.
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Join Sheila for a day long urban retreat. Enjoy a full day of self-care that will include inquiries into nurturing movement and self-massage, a sound bath and a unique Yoga Nidra guided meditation honouring the season of Spring.

You will arrive at this tucked away enclave in Hillcrest Village, Toronto and begin your day with some warm tea and light healthy breakfast snacks. The general itinerary (subject to change) will look as follows:

- Arrive /Settle in. (Light snacks/fruit available.)
- Gentle breath work and short opening meditation.
- Self massage and acupressure (materials provided)
- Qigong for detoxifying and strengthening the liver/gallbladder, the organs associated with Spring.
- Discussion Q and A- “What are some 10 minutes or less self-nurturing practices that I can do for myself daily?” & Why 25% of physical activity should be devoted to Quiet Practices in perimenopause and postmenopause years.
- Fascial (connective tissue) maneuver practice to unwind habitual holding patterns in the body
LUNCH
- Yin/Restorative yoga practice.
- Journal prompts for creating a personal intention.
- Crystal bowl sound bath and Yoga Nidra.
- Closing- inquiries and questions.

You will receive a recording of the Yoga Nidra, that is yours to access and keep throughout the promising and blossoming days of Spring.

When: March 25, 2023. 9a-5p
Where: Coach House at Aspenwood , 47 Aspenwood Dr, North York, ON M2H 2E8
Pre-registration is required via received payment.
Space is limited to 12 participants.
***No prior experience is necessary.***

Cost: 155 +HST(+20.15)
You may pay via e-transfer at yogasheila@gmail.com or by credit card through PayPal via the button link below. When making a payment please include the event you are purchasing. (I often have several different events at any given time)

If you have any questions please contact Sheila at sheila@sheilacullen.com

“In an age of acceleration, nothing can be more exhilarating than going slow. And in an age of distraction, nothing is so luxurious as paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is so urgent as sitting still.” (Pico Iyer)

Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation. You will need to bring your own yoga mat, a water bottle and a couple of blankets, preferably similar in size. Mexican style if you have them- they are great for making bolsters. If you have yoga blocks please bring them as well. Please wear comfortable clothes.