Nov
19
2:00 PM14:00

Let's Talk About Peace, in Ukraine

I invite you to join me in my efforts to support Ukraine through conversation at Backwater Books this Sunday if you're local and even from afar, as stated in the event flier through the єДопомогa platform. -> https://lnkd.in/dpeDgcVF

In the meantime, I would like to take a moment to thank Halyna Yanchenko, People's Deputy of Ukraine, for chatting with me last week and also Congressman Mfume's legislative staff for agreeing to meet with me before the event, primarily as they work on the Ukraine Caucus.

(If you're interested I will also provide a recording of a related powerpoint presentation, just say the word through a private message!)

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Feb
27
to Mar 2

Integrative Medicine and Health Symposium

The culminating project of my MPH (aka my thesis) titled Complementary and Integrative Health: A Systems Thinking Response to COVID-19 is accepted in poster form at the Integrative Medicine and Health Symposium hosted by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health in Chicago. The abstracts for this event are not yet available.

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Oct
17
to Oct 19

IAYT Symposium on Yoga Research

The culminating project of my MPH (aka my thesis) titled Complementary and Integrative Health: A Systems Thinking Response to COVID-19 is accepted in poster form at the International Association of Yoga Therapists Symposium on Yoga Research at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. You can read the abstract in the program guide published by the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, here.

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Oct
14
7:00 PM19:00

Yoga Therapy for Breast Cancer

Anyone coping with breast cancer is invited to join us this fall for an experiential exploration of how aspects of yoga therapy might best support you during this pandemic.

Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of yoga. Over the years breast cancer patients have contributed to the scientific evidence base and research now also shows that incorporating the tools of yoga may be able to help:

* improve physical functioning

* reduce fatigue

* reduce stress

* improve sleep

* improve quality of life

These are challenging times AND there are many tools available to you. Come explore what might be right for you.

Your instructor for this yoga therapy workshop is Amy Genevieve Kozak. Amy is a Kripalu Yoga Teacher, an Internationally Certified Integrative Yoga Therapist, as well as a Duke Integrative Medicine trained and National Board Certified Integrative Health Coach. Patient-centered care is a passion they first cultivated when their mom was a Johns Hopkins' patient, and for the past four years that passion has also been shared with Johns Hopkins' first year medical students. Now it's your turn!

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Sep
1
to Sep 30

ShoreRivers Ride for Clean Rivers

ShoreRivers is hosting their 16th annual Ride for Clean Rivers, this September, and I've signed up for the Virtual Ride. I'll be biking at least 62 miles from Tue Sep 1st to Wed Sep 30, 2020.

You can donate here -> https://runsignup.com/44in2020

If you would like to bike too, you can also sign-up here -> https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MD/WyeMills/ShoreRiversRideforCleanRivers

Who: ShoreRivers! Me! And you?

What: Ride for Clean Rivers

Where: I selected the "virtual" option so that I/we can ride anywhere!

When: Sept 1st thru Sept 30th! My birthday is Sept 19th!

Why: For our collective health - inside and out!

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Aug
6
to Aug 7

Education for Flourishing Summit

I will be offering contemplative practices during the two-day Flourishing Summit: "A Call to Rethink Education in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic” created in collaboration with Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program, Notre Dame of Maryland University, and St. Louis University.

The summit will address the current pandemic and the value of fostering resilience and flourishing in ways consistent with the phrase that students “can’t Bloom until they Maslow.”                                                                                                            

This summit aims to bring together an interdisciplinary group of researchers, administrators, practitioners, and thought-leaders in education, with parents and students, to exchange ideas on how to promote and support human flourishing in schools and communities.

Topics for the event include:

  • Teaching and Learning for Flourishing

  • Race and Flourishing in Education

  • Measurement and Evaluation of Flourishing in Schools

Keynote speakers will include Kwame Adams, Graduate 2020, Harvard Graduate School of Education and Matthew T. Lee, Human Flourishing Program, Harvard University.

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Aug
1
12:00 PM12:00

Pandemic Goal Setting

Now is not the time to let go of your dreams and goals!

You're invited to join me for an hour-long online exercise intended to provide you with solid support during this pandemic. Let me guide you through this workshop with the concepts and practices that I've acquired over the past five years at Duke Integrative Medicine and Kripalu Center for Health and Wellness.

Please know that I'm open to tiered payments and to barter proposals for anyone struggling financially at this time. Send a private message to discuss the details.

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Jun
15
9:00 AM09:00

Yoga Therapist Graduation (redux)

While addressing Covid19, Police Brutality, and the looming Climate Crisis are all certainly more paramount, my "postponed/cancelled" Yoga Therapist Graduation is now rescheduled.

My apologies for all the confusion around this but much of it has been beyond my control! Dare I even say it?

If everything continues to go as revised, I (and my fellow graduates) will be completing the Yoga Therapy coursework via Zoom this coming weekend.

If you're willing, I'd love to receive your support through an appropriately distanced visit/the USPS/phone calls/via Zoom afterwards. Thank you for all the support you've already provided over these long five years!

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Mar
26
12:00 PM12:00

Yoga Therapist Graduation (impacted by Covid-19)

  • Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If everything continues to go as planned, on March 26th, I will graduate from my yoga therapy training program at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. This special occasion comes after five years of often joyous and sometimes especially painful effort. My students, friends, family are invited to celebrate with me in any way that might work with their schedule! Much love to you all and thank you for your involvement and support over these many years.

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Oct
10
to Nov 14

Discovering Your Best Self Through Integrative Health Coaching

For those who live in the zip codes served by Shepherd's Clinic!

Are you in need of support with stress reduction, weight management, food cravings, a major life transition or chronic illness? Imagine the healthiest possible version of yourself with an Integrative Health Coach. In this small group class you will be seen as a whole person and asked powerful questions to motivate you to make the changes you choose.

As your integrative health coach, I'll support you in envisioning how your health could look in the future. When it comes to your health and well-being, doctors and numbers are of course important, but *you* are the expert on your own life! Together, we'll explore all of the aspects of your life that impact your health and well being, and by the end of the first session you'll identify the small steps you can take towards a meaningful goal of your choice, so that your future best self can emerge.

Days and Times: Thursdays, 2 - 3:30pm

Length in Weeks: Six weeks; starting August 22nd and running through September 26th.

Please contact Sina Ghirma, Wellness Program Coordinator @Shepherd's Clinic Joy Wellness Center, 410-467-7140 ext. 247

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Aug
22
to Sep 26

Discovering Your Best Self Through Integrative Health Coaching

For those who live in the zip codes served by Shepherd's Clinic!

Are you in need of support with stress reduction, weight management, food cravings, a major life transition or chronic illness? Imagine the healthiest possible version of yourself with an Integrative Health Coach. In this small group class you will be seen as a whole person and asked powerful questions to motivate you to make the changes you choose.

As your integrative health coach, I'll support you in envisioning how your health could look in the future. When it comes to your health and well-being, doctors and numbers are of course important, but *you* are the expert on your own life! Together, we'll explore all of the aspects of your life that impact your health and well being, and by the end of the first session you'll identify the small steps you can take towards a meaningful goal of your choice, so that your future best self can emerge.

Days and Times: Thursdays, 2 - 3:30pm

Length in Weeks: Six weeks; starting August 22nd and running through September 26th.

Please contact Sina Ghirma, Wellness Program Coordinator @Shepherd's Clinic Joy Wellness Center, 410-467-7140 ext. 247

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May
23
to Jun 27

Discovering Your Best Self Through Integrative Health Coaching

For those who live in the zip codes served by Shepherd's Clinic!

Are you in need of support with stress reduction, weight management, food cravings, a major life transition or chronic illness? Imagine the healthiest possible version of yourself with an Integrative Health Coach. In this small group class you will be seen as a whole person and asked powerful questions to motivate you to make the changes you choose.

As your integrative health coach, I'll support you in envisioning how your health could look in the future. When it comes to your health and well-being, doctors and numbers are of course important, but *you* are the expert on your own life! Together, we'll explore all of the aspects of your life that impact your health and well being, and by the end of the first session you'll identify the small steps you can take towards a meaningful goal of your choice, so that your future best self can emerge.

Days and Times: Thursdays, 2 - 3:30pm

Length in Weeks: Six weeks; starting May 23rd and running through June 27th

Please contact Sina Ghirma, Wellness Program Coordinator @Shepherd's Clinic Joy Wellness Center, 410-467-7140 ext. 247

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Apr
2
to Jul 30

Yoga by The Bay

  • Chesapeake Bay Foundation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Yoga By The Bay, in collaboration with The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, is continuing in the Spring!

Join me each Tuesday evening (a few exceptions will likely arise, so please stay tuned) for an hour of asana practice, and then stay for a half hour of meditation if you'd like.

Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle, yoga mat or towel. Drop in rates for the public are $15 per class.

From April until June our class will begin at 5:30pm; as the days grow longer and the weather eventually becomes warmer, we'll move out to the deck and on June 25th class will move to a 6pm start time.

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Mar
21
to Apr 25

Discovering Your Best Self Through Integrative Health Coaching

  • Shepherd's Clinic Joy Wellness (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

For those who live in the zip codes served by Shepherd's Clinic!

Are you in need of support with stress reduction, weight management, food cravings, a major life transition or chronic illness? Imagine the healthiest possible version of yourself with an Integrative Health Coach. In this small group class you will be seen as a whole person and asked powerful questions to motivate you to make the changes you choose.

As your integrative health coach, I'll support you in envisioning how your health could look in the future. When it comes to your health and well-being, doctors and numbers are of course important, but *you* are the expert on your own life! Together, we'll explore all of the aspects of your life that impact your health and well being, and by the end of the first session you'll identify the small steps you can take towards a meaningful goal of your choice, so that your future best self can emerge.

Days and Times: Thursdays, 2 - 3:30pm

Length in Weeks: Six weeks; starting March 21st and running through April 25th

Please contact Sina Ghirma, Wellness Program Coordinator @Shepherd's Clinic Joy Wellness Center, 410-467-7140 ext. 247

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Dec
6
to Jan 17

Discovering Your Best Self Through Integrative Health Coaching

For those who live in the zip codes served by Shepherd's Clinic!

Are you in need of support with stress reduction, weight management, food cravings, a major life transition or chronic illness? Imagine the healthiest possible version of yourself with an Integrative Health Coach. In this small group class you will be seen as a whole person and asked powerful questions to motivate you to make the changes you choose.

As your integrative health coach, I'll support you in envisioning how your health could look in the future. When it comes to your health and well-being, doctors and numbers are of course important, but *you* are the expert on your own life! Together, we'll explore all of the aspects of your life that impact your health and well being, and by the end of the first session you'll identify the small steps you can take towards a meaningful goal of your choice, so that your future best self can emerge.

Days and Times: Thursdays, 2 - 3:30pm

Length in Weeks: Six weeks; starting December 6th and running through January 17th

Please contact Sina Ghirma, Wellness Program Coordinator @Shepherd's Clinic Joy Wellness Center, 410-467-7140 ext. 247

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May
24
to Jun 28

Discovering Your Best Self Through Integrative Health Coaching

  • Joy Wellness at Shepherd's Clinic (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

For those who live in the zip codes served by Shepherd's Clinic!

Are you in need of support with stress reduction, weight management, food cravings, a major life transition or chronic illness? Imagine the healthiest possible version of yourself with an Integrative Health Coach. In this small group class you will be seen as a whole person and asked powerful questions to motivate you to make the changes you choose. 

As your integrative health coach, I'll support you in envisioning how your health could look in the future. When it comes to your health and well-being, doctors and numbers are of course important, but *you* are the expert on your own life! Together, we'll explore all of the aspects of your life that impact your health and well being, and by the end of the first session you'll identify the small steps you can take towards a meaningful goal of your choice, so that your future best self can emerge.

Days and Times: Thursdays, 2 - 3:30pm
Length in Weeks: Six weeks; starting May 24st and running through June 28th

Please contact Sina Ghirma, Wellness Program Coordinator
@Shepherd's Clinic Joy Wellness Center
410-467-7140 ext. 247

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Feb
21
12:15 PM12:15

The Philosophy of Yoga at The JCC

Now that you have established a yoga practice, would you like to dive deeper into the philosophy of yoga? In this series we'll explore the concepts of the yamas (nonviolence, truthfulness, non-stealing, energy conservation, nongrasping) and the niyamas (purity, contentment, discipline, self-study, surrender); which are supported through meditation using specific mudras. This class is available to those who have taken the Beginner Yoga series and to devoted yoga practitioners.

Wednesdays, 12:15 1:00pm | Feb. 21 – Mar. 28
Members: $120 / Guests: $175 | 43073

Online payment link to follow asap!

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Jan
10
to Nov 14

Kripalu Yoga before Tara Brach

  • River Road Unitarian Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In collaboration with The Insight Meditation Society of Washington; I'll be teaching Kripalu yoga before Tara Brach's guided meditation and Dharma talks on the following evenings:

  • January 10th,

  • February 14th,

  • March 14th & 21st,

  • April 11th,

  • May 9th, 16th

  • June 20th, 27th

  • July 11th & 18th,

  • August 8th, 15th, 22nd

  • October 10th, 24th

  • November 14th


I instruct yoga meant for everyone, including beginners and those recovering from injury. Class begins promptly at 6:30pm, and is offered by Dana donation ($10 to $15 is suggested) - join us!

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Jan
10
12:15 PM12:15

Kripalu Yoga at The JCC

You are invited to Begin! Again! Members, and the public alike, are invited to join me for a six week series of Kripalu yoga geared towards beginners and the recently injured (please be cleared for practice by your doctor). We'll practice each posture/asana and find the variation appropriate for everyone before moving to the next posture. After completing this series participants will have the confidence to join any class with a greater understanding and ability to maintain an appropriate practice for themselves. Class size is limited, so please register asap. 

Save the Date! Wednesdays, 12:15 1:00pm | Jan. 10 – Feb. 14
Payment link to follow asap! Members: $120 Guests: $175

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Nov
3
6:30 PM18:30

Profound Rest Series

 

Take time to nourish and care for yourself, before we head into the season of gratitude and giving - on November 3rd, 10th, & 17th - I’ll tuck you in!

This special series of evening classes will provide participants with a safe space to explore Yoga Nidra, a technique for deep healing and rejuvenation. We will begin each evening with gentle warm-ups, somatic movements and self-massage techniques in preparation
for entering a state of profound rest where true healing and transformation also take place. 

Yoga Nidra is a guided meditative practice that requires
nothing of you, simply lie down and listen. While you give yourself
permission to rest and restore, you will find yourself tapping into your innate ability to heal. You will leave with several ideas for self-care and your own home practice as well. No prior yoga or meditation experience is needed.

Register here or call 410-323-5500 x3045.

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Oct
18
12:15 PM12:15

Kripalu Yoga at The JCC

You are invited to join me! Members, and the public alike, are invited to join me for a six week series of Kripalu yoga geared towards beginners and the recently injured (please be cleared for practice by your doctor). We'll practice each posture/asana and find the variation appropriate for everyone before moving to the next posture. After completing this series participants will have the confidence to join any class with a greater understanding and ability to maintain an appropriate practice for themselves. Class size is limited, so please register here asap.

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Oct
16
6:30 PM18:30

Resiliency Workshop

This workshop will build on the concepts of self-care offered in a previous workshop but no prior knowledge is necessary.

Does life seem to rushed or even overwhelming? Have you experienced a major setback on
your self-care journey? Would you like to take a moment for yourself to reset? This event is meant for you!

We’ll discuss some behind the scenes science; practice therapeutic yoga meant for every body; gain some tips, and tools to implement at home; and again be reminded that self-care is never selfish.

Register here, or call 410-323-5500 x3045

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Oct
12
1:00 PM13:00

Discovering Your Best Self through Integrative Health Coaching

  • Joy Wellness at Shepherd's Clinic (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In collaboration with the Joy Wellness Center at Shepherd's Clinic, this event is open to both current clients and also anyone currently living in the zip codes served!

As your integrative health coach, I'll support you in envisioning how your health could look in the future. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, doctors and numbers are of course important, but *you* are the expert on your own life! Together, we'll explore all of the aspects of your life that impact your health and well being, and by the end of the first session you'll identify the small steps you can take towards a meaningful goal of your choice, so that your future best self can emerge.

We'll meet from 1 to 3pm on the following Thursdays: October 12th, 26th, & November 9th. For more information please call 410-467-7140.

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Oct
1
5:00 PM17:00

An Introduction To Integrative Health Coaching

What is integrative health coaching? Is health coaching right for me or someone I love? How will my participation support both my family and larger community? Join me for the answers to these questions and many more! 

By the time we meet for this event, I will have completed my course work through Duke Integrative Medicine and passed the written test needed for certification as well. I'll be ready for clients and I'll be offering deep discounts to my current students, friends, and family to start.

Contact me to learn more, to rsvp, or to join us online from the comfort of your own home!

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Sep
20
to Dec 20

Kripalu Yoga before Tara Brach's Talks

  • River Road Unitarian Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In collaboration with The Insight Meditation Society of Washington; I'll be teaching Kripalu yoga before Tara Brach's guided meditation and Dharma talks on the following evenings:

September 20th, October 11th, November 8th, 22nd, 
& December 13th

I instruct yoga meant for everyone, including beginners and those recovering from injury. Class begins promptly at 6:30pm, and is offered by Dana donation ($5 to $10 is suggested) - join us!

Tara's meditation and talk begin each evening at 7:30 and are also by donation; you can find more information, here: http://imcw.org/programs/classes/tara-brach-wednesday

Please message me with any questions you may have.

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Sep
18
6:30 PM18:30

Self-Care Workshop

Do you often find yourself exhausted but also attempting to do or accomplish just one more thing for others? This event is meant for you!

We’ll discuss the ways you might add yourself to your to do list; practice yoga meant for everybody and every body; and leave with a personal self care mission statement to implement at home and keep as a reminder that self- care is never selfish. 

Register here or call 410-323-5500 x3045

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Jul
15
2:00 PM14:00

Baltimore Museum of Art's Open Hours: Self-Care At Home

It is my pleasure to announce this collaboration with the Baltimore Museum of Art! Come breathe and move with me; come home to yourself.

During this two-hour workshop, we will discuss the meaning of home when it comes to the body, practice chair yoga meant for every body, and explore breathing techniques and guided meditation. Participants will leave with a personal self-care mission statement to implement at home and keep as a reminder that self-care is never selfish. 

This event is also listed on the BMA's website. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows the body to easily twist and relax. 

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