Workshops and Day Retreats

Saturday, March 28 , 9:00am-noon

The key to happiness is understanding and recognizing our gifts and how  they are meant to be shared to live with a spiritual embodiment of the essence of what makes us feel whole and authentic. This course focuses  on the Bhagavad Gita’s theme that everything in the universe has an  ultimate purpose and living in accord to your divine design is required  for authentic happiness and wellbeing.  The workshop explores our role  and purpose in life and includes writing a life mission statement,  exploring what it is to discover and live one’s dharma, and how dharma  is viewed in a spiritual context. 

Workshop Fee - 40.00

Tuesday, March 31, 9:00-5:00

This full day workshop explores the female experience and all the wounds, frustrations and confusion that often accompanies the journey as a woman in our society. Exploring the Feminine divine through the eyes of yoga can soften, heal, and bring greater meaning to our lives. We will learn about Shiva & Shakti energy, female archetypes, and definitions of the sacred feminine while honoring and embracing our deepest nature.  In addition to building awareness, this workshop will introduce meditations and exercises to awaken, honor and explore the feminine divine for deeper self-acceptance, self-love and authentic connections to our existence.

Workshop Fee: $195.00

The first Wednesday of each month, 

6:00-9:00 pm.

Once a month Heartwood invites women ages 50 and up to gather to celebrate  the winding, unpredictable, insightful experiences woman often can relate to at this stage of their unfolding life journey. We gather to hold space for  each other in ceremony and friendship, with sessions designed to learn,  share, support and expand our spiritual awareness. Please come at 6:00 for meet and greet, but the actual activities take place 6:30-9:00 pm. Check schedule for meeting updates.  

Fee: $25.00, includes shacks and often a free token spiritual gift.

Select Saturdays, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm 

Most people who come to Heartwood are awestruck by the beautiful Chakra Stained Glass Windows in our Yoga Center. Artist Bonnie Francais is both a yoga teacher and artist  who shares stained glass classes as a way of inviting mindful participants to produce something beautiful for display at home reflective of their yoga journey, while also being engaged in art and personal expression as a creative meditation.  This class is limited to 5 participants. Stained glass project classes are offered approximately every 6 weeks.
Each class $65.00   (Class 40.00, Supply fee 25.00)  

Oct. 3, 2020   1:00-7:00 pm

Enjoy  a rejuvenating day featuring wine tasting, yoga and meditative  activities to honor your heart center. This day of self-love will allow  you to drink in the serenity of the healing space at  Heartwood Retreat Center enjoying the beautiful grounds including Chakra  garden and Labyrinth and Meditation Gazebo. Restore heart &  soul in a blissful, tranquil Yoga Nidra practice. Create your very own hand-etched wine glass and aromatherapy products including an eye pillow. Sip  wine during a tasting with a professional wine expert. (Wine will be  available to purchase from the presenter to enjoy at home.) Savor the seasonal tastes of a vegetarian supper. Other surprises if the day will be sure to touch your heart! 

Retreat Fee - $ 85.00, Includes wine tasting, dinner, art materials and a lovely day of activity.

Saturday, Feb. 9th, 6:00-9:00 pm

A mala is a special string of 108 beads traditionally used in meditation to count mantras. When you string our own mala, you have the opportunity to place beautiful intentions into the beads and stones so the mala can be worn as a reminder of the affirmations you want to carry with you. In this class, you will learn more about the significance of the 108 beads in a mala, the specific uses of various stones for intention setting, and how to meditate with the mala you create. Come ready to learn, be creative, and walk away with a beautiful meditation tool and representation of your intentions. Class fee includes all supplies to make an authentic mala.

Class fee - $40.00. 

Sunday, Jan. 26th, 2020 3:00-6:00 pm

The yoga wheel is a fascinating prop to enhance and expand the hatha mat practice. Used as a curved block, arching support, or moving flexibility enhancer, the yoga wheel offers new challenges and opportunities to provide insight and discovery into your yoga practice. This workshop, taught by Roberta Rosenthal, RYT-500, offers a variety of exercises and uses for the wheel and notes are provided. 

Workshop Fee - 30.00  

Sunday, Jan. 26th, 3:00-6:30

Social Media has infinite possibilities to promote and monetize your teaching and wellness services. If you're interested in promoting your existing business or would like to be hired by brands or companies as a teacher or digital influencer, this workshop will teach you how to plan, create and grow your online presence, decide which social media platforms will meet your needs, and how to reach potential clients. The knowledge you gain will help you position yourself in the internet as a valuable brand. 

Workshop Fee: $50.00 

Heartwood is home of the Florida Reiki Association and in addition to Reiki Shares, we offer Reiki training in levels 1-4. 

We strive to help students learn the beautiful spectrum of yoga beyond what can be gained in a one hour class on the mat. Check out our free online courses to learn more about yoga.