Events

Below is a list of key events that we plan to host in the upcoming year. Join our email list and stay tuned for event details. Online registration and payment for each event will be available soon.

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The Artist’s Way

A 6-week series with Janna Benge (part 2)

Time: Monday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20

Location: 263 Orange Terrace Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789

Cost: $90 for entire series for Minerva members / $108 for non-members

Scholarship: one scholarship (attendance free of charge) is available for this event

Register & Pay Online: click here 

Minimum of 4 participants required.

Time to jump start your creativity. Get out of your rut and find your inner voice or passion. Turn your life around with methodologies based on Julia Cameron’s international best-selling book, The Artist’s Way. This is a supportive group-based approach to completing a comprehensive set of weekly activities that involve writing, reflecting, sharing and going on artist’s dates. Janna Benge is a local writer and experienced facilitator whose own life has been transformed by The Artist’s Way.

This 6-week session will cover the second half of The Artist’s Way. The first half of the book was covered in a 6-week series that took place Oct-Nov. 2011. Newcomers, however, are still welcome to attend as the materials are divided into unique weekly topics that can be covered in a non-sequential manner.

Note: contact us if you are interested in attending on scholarship.

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Mindful Living Workshop

An Immersive 5hr Workshop  with Elizabeth Cohen

Time: 10 am – 3pm

Dates: Saturday, Jan. 28

Location: The Center for Natural & Integrative Medicine

6651 Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32819 (Dr.Kalidas’ office)

Cost: $45 early registration (by Jan.21) / $45 Minerva members / $55 regular

Materials: please bring a light snack / lunch along with you

Register & Pay Online: click here

In this immersive 5hr workshop, we will explore several mindfulness practices and their value to our daily living. Individually and together, we will learn and practice exercises in sitting, breathing, walking, moving, eating, and reflecting, to be more fully present in body, heart and mind to our lives as they are. Each segment will offer a practice that can plants seeds of mindfulness and, if used consistently, become a gateway to deeper wholeness. Participants will return to their daily lives refreshed and with tools to make space for themselves within their daily activities.

Note: contact us if you are interested in attending on scholarship. 

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Babaji’s Kriya Yoga

The first in a series of progressive initiations with Jan Durga Ahlund

Introductory Conference & Meditation

Friday, Feb 17, 2012
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 pm

Weekend Seminar
Saturday and Sunday, Feb 18-19, 2012
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location: 1771 Wyoming Street Longwood, Florida

Suggested contribution: $200 Minerva members / $250 non-members

In this weekend you will learn 18 postures for greater health, relaxation and energy; the 6 phases of the powerful breathing technique, known as “Kriya Kundalini Pranayama” to awaken and circulate subtle energies; 7 techniques of meditation to cleanse the subconscious, to master the mind and to bring about realization of the Self and Absolute Reality.

View flyer for more details

View enrollment form to register for event

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Bird Watching at Merritt Island

Driving tour with David Slongwhite

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

Location: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge  (view directions)

Cost: $5 day pass per car

Carpooling: Meet at 8:40-8:45 am; church on 746 Formosa Ave Winter Park, FL 32789

RVSP with David Slongwhite at daslongwhite@hotmail.com or 781-366-4884 for car pooling

Take a driving tour of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge with a seasoned bird watcher and learn how to identify the many birds that frequent the refuge. Bird watchers of all levels are invited to spend an inspiring morning out in nature with David Slongwhite. Newcomers are welcome!

Schedule

• Departing by 9:00 am
• First Stop: Parrish Park Titusville @ 10:00 am (bathroom facilities)
• Second Stop: Black Point Wildlife Drive (10:20 am to 3:00 pm)
• Black Point Wildlife Drive is a 6-mile one-way drive through salt and freshwater marshes and it is a great place for viewing wildlife.
• Return by 3:00 pm

What to Bring (optional): Binoculars, Bird Books, Sun Protection, Bug Spray, Bottle Water, Bag Lunch and Camera

David grew up in rural central Massachusetts and spent a lot of time in the woods. He began bird watching as a hobby in 1972, when his wife gave him a pair of binoculars and a bird book for their first Christmas together. David loves to share the experience with others and is still getting to know Florida. He also incorporates nature photography as part of the excursion.

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Holotropic Breathwork 

An introductory lecture & 1-day retreat with Karen Castle

Lecture: Friday, March 9, 2012

• Time: 7pm – 9pm
• Cost: Free for registrants of 1-day retreat / $20 Minerva members / $25 non-members

1-day Retreat: Saturday, March 10, 2012

• Time: 12:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Cost: $108 Minerva members / $135 for non-members

Location: Harmony Yoga Studio / 110 N. Orlando Ave. Suite #3 / Maitland, FL 32751

Register & Pay Online

• March 9, Introductory Lecture: click here
• March 10, Holotropic Breathwork 1-day Retreat: click here

Scholarship: one scholarship (attendance free of charge) is available for this event; contact us if you are interested.

Attend a transformative lecture and 1-day retreat in Holotropic Breathwork led by Dr. Karen Castle, a licensed Acupuncturist who has an MA in Oriental Medicine and Transpersonal Psychology . Karen is certified in Stan Grof’s Transpersonal Training in Holotropic Breathwork and is the author of Unveiling the Modern Goddess thru Symbolism, Chakras and Myth. She is an author, a health and wellness expert and a transformational coach.

This experience is designed to support any one who is willing to travel into the inner realms of the psyche. Holotropic Breathwork™ is a powerful approach to self-exploration and healing that integrates insights from modern consciousness research, anthropology, various depth psychologies, transpersonal psychology, Eastern spiritual practices, and mystical traditions of the world. The name Holotropic means literally “moving toward wholeness.”

The process combines accelerated breathing with evocative music in a safe setting. Holotropic Breathwork™ is done in groups with the guidance of a trained facilitator. Additional elements of the process include focused energy release work and mandala drawing.

Note: participants of the HB session on Saturday, March 10th will receive a brief phone consultation with Dr. Karen Castle prior to the event. Please register as early as possible so that we can arrange for this.

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How Yoga Works Series

A 4-week series with Jan Ahlund

Dates: Sundays – April 22, April 29, May 6, May 20

Time: 1pm – 4pm

Location: Central Florida School of Massage Therapy

450 N Lakemont Ave Ste A Winter Park, FL 32792

Cost: $100 for Minerva members, students of Central FL School of Massage Therapy and FSMTA members / $120 for non-members

Any person who wishes to gain any real results from Yoga must commit not only to a regular practice, but also to a serious study of how it works. In this four-week series learn how to integrate the breath, bandhas, mudras, awareness and meditation with asana to make your practice truly healing and transformative. Learn a practice of asana, pranayama and meditation to take home with you!

Click here to download the flyer and to help us promote this event

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Healthy Living Workshop 

A 4-hour workshop with Dr. LindaJoy Rose

Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012

Time: 11am – 3pm

Location: University Club of Winter Park

Cost: $45 for Minerva members / $55 for non-members

REGISTER NOW

The Healthy Living Workshop is instructed by Dr. LindaJoy Rose, author of the Raw Fusion Living–Healthy Recipes for Mind, Body & Spirit series. The four-hour workshop will be a fun, dynamic and upbeat session for participants to:

• Experience delicious guilt-free food combinations, like Cheezy Spaghetti Siciliano, Succulent Green Smoothies and Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Jam
• Learn how to prepare easy, healthy and delicious Raw Fusion Meals to fuel their vitality
• Be informed about life-changing facts regarding processed and cooked foods
• Conduct self-hypnosis techniques for establishing positive, life-affirming habits
• Discuss cutting-edge information on anti-aging ingredients that supercharge the mind and body

The workshop is designed to guide you through the maze of modern-day food choices to make more informed decisions about how to best fuel your family’s vitality. Everything you need to know to implement a nutritious eating program to boost your energy, please your palate, and tap your highest potential.

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 Mother’s Day - Mom & Kids Yoga Class

Date: Saturday, May 12th

Time: 9 am – 10 am

Location: Grace Hopper Hall, Baldwin Park

Fee: $20 for mom + 1 child, $5 for each additional child

REGISTER NOW

A joyful, bonding yoga class with Amy Johnson Chong

Celebrate this Mother’s Day in a unique way. Attend a joyful, bonding yoga class with Amy Johnson Chong, a licensed yoga instructor and massage therapist. You and your children will experience a one of a kind yoga class that is uniquely designed to honor the bond between mother and child. The session will utilize breath work, stretches, stories and partnering activities to connect to a deep sense of well being, playfulness, joy and relaxation. The class will also include light snacks and massage work.

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Art of Inspiration

A workshop with Mary Hayes 

Who: Adults and chidren, family and friends (best for children ages 12+)

When: Saturday, May 12th from 7:00- 9:00pm

Where: The Epiphany Place, 115 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Cost: $18 per person (discounts given for groups and Minerva Members)

Register: by emailing info@TheEpiphanyPlace.com or calling (407)960-4693

Looking for a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Come create a keepsake collage and share in a night of laughter, art, and inspiration. All supplies provided; personal photos, quotes, or mementos welcome! Space is limited so sign up today!

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1-Day New Smyrna Beach Retreat 

You are warmly invited to join us for a relaxing, restorative and reflective day at the beach. Key activities include ocean-side yoga, sitting, writing and walking meditation. The experience will also include contemplative reading and guided breath work. Cost includes a healthy vegetarian lunch and snacks. The setting is enchanting and comfortable. Plenty of quiet time will be included so that you can spend some time alone with your intentions for the day. Join us for an incredible day of practice and peace.

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Minerva Music Night

Enjoy live music from local musicians while learning more about Minerva’s mission to create a heart-centered community devoted to continuous self-discovery. This donation-based event will be held to celebrate our 1-year anniversary as a nonprofit organization committed to cultivating inner peace and wisdom.

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Enlightenment Intensive 

A 1-day intensive with Jan Durga Ahlund & Marshall Govindan

Attend a 1-day intensive working with dyads, interpersonal communication, meditation and traditional methods of self-inquiry. The experience provides participants to partner with one another in a structured and supportive way so that a direct expression of truth can arise from deep listening, questioning, mirroring and sharing. The clarity of one’s inner issues and intentions can arise in this manner; this leads to great transformation on an individual and collective level.

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Minerva Movie Night

A movie contains themes, dialogue, motion and imagery that captivate our attention. It can also serve as a powerful instrument to study our minds. Join us for a unique experience where we watch movies as a form of meditation. This is a different way to witness how our thoughts and feelings form and fade. The session will also include group sharing and discussions.

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Compassionate Communication Workshop

Creating intimate, honest and healthy relationships in life require great compassion and communication. This workshop will provide hands-on training in developing the skills necessary to enhance our friendships and interactions with family. It will be lead by a local psychiatrist who specializes in non-violence, conflict resolution and deep healing.

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Yoga of Writing 

Sit. Write. Stretch. with Chintana Ahlund

Experience meditation in the simple acts of sitting, writing and stretching. Create and maintain a personal practice of peace with writing prompts and meditation guidelines. Writing meditation is different from journaling in that it focuses on getting you out of your head and into the moment. Methods based on teachings of Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones.