I’ve been having lots of fun taking a class at the U this semester.
I walk home after class and cross the great Mississippi. Here are some pictures of my journeys home as the river has gone from winter to spring:
I’ve been remiss in my artwork posting.
Never fear, though, here I am to get you up-to-date.
Below are a few of the pieces that were up at CK from December to March. These are just snapshots I took before taking the show down, so not great photos, but they give you a general idea. Some of the pieces are still available, and are all around $40-60, so let me know if one interests you!
bio, etc. plus glass god's eye from Turkey
prayer chain
And these are images of works-in-progress and photos I took on my recent retreat at Clare’s Well. I highly recommend a Clare’s Well get-away…. The last images are pieces I am creating out of some of my nephew’s drawings–they are still in their very early stages.
If you scroll down a post or two, you can read about the upcoming Spring Creative Visioning Retreats. These are great for anyone who wants to re-charge after winter and enter spring feeling grounded and open to possibility!
I thought I’d share some feedback from the Winter retreat:
What I found most helpful about the retreat was…
Extended time
Healthy yummy lunch
Shiatsu!
Dedicated time and peace for intention – great focus for January and just what I needed
Relaxed atmosphere
Physical space very conducive to retreat activities
The bodywork was lovely and so helpful to physically manifest calm and centeredness
The guided meditation/visioning
Good pace to the day–love the shiatsu
Inspiring ideas and practical suggestions
Openness and direction without specifics or expectations
Time away from the hustle and bustle of life.
Use of creativity and journaling
Right amount of time on each activity
You two have lovely spirits and I always enjoy your company.
So….come enjoy our lovely spirits! We’d love to spend the day with yours.
–julie and sarina
Join us Friday, March 12th, at 7:30 p.m. for Knit-Night @ Chakra Khan!
Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner, our amazing Yoga Therapist and Expert Knitter, will guide beginners through the basics–just bring size 10 needles and plain worsted yarn. Experienced knitters–bring whatever you are working on and show us your skills! It’s also a great chance to work on the Community Knit scarf that will be auctioned for charity.
(If you want to come and bring some other sort of handiwork, that’s alright, too!)
This event is open to all, informal, and planned in the evening so you won’t miss any sunshine time. Cozy up at CK and hang with the CK women! We’ll have water and tea, but feel free to bring a drink or a snack.
See you Friday!
–julie
Julie and Sarina Lamarche team up again for the next in the series of four Creative Visioning retreats at Chakra Khan!
Interest has been high, so we are offering two dates to choose from:
Sunday, April 18th, 10-4
or
Saturday, May 1st, 3-9pm
$125 for a fun, creative, energizing day, delicious lunch, relaxing shiatsu, and more!
During this nurturing, supportive, and creative workshop you’ll have the opportunity to slow down and really connect with yourself on deeper level. Using reflection, visioning, movement, meditation, journaling, and art you will access your inner wisdom discover what you want for your life. We will explore areas of your life that are draining your energy, discover activities that fuel you, and clarify priorities. You will have the opportunity to learn about and experience shiatsu and learn a meditation to embrace the transforming energy of Spring. Nourishing snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided. You will have time to connect with others and spend time on your own. Leave feeling balanced, inspired, energized, and focused as you enter Springtime.
Contact Sarina to register or find out more: sarinalamarche@yahoo.com (or you can email me with questions, too)
Hope to see you there. Tell your friends!
–julie
There are 24 days ’til the official start of SPRING! Though I personally love winter, I know I am unusual that way and the rest of you must be delighted that Spring is around the corner.
So, to build on your excitement, I want to remind you that Sarina and I will soon be announcing the Spring Creative Visioning Retreat dates! We plan to have two dates to choose from, as interest has been high.
You should definitely stay tuned–these retreats are so delightful–creative time, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, a little shiatsu a little mediation..and if actual Spring arrives early enough, maybe even a trip to the park!
Mark Sunday, April 18th on your calendar…second date to be posted early next week.
In the meantime, enjoy all this sparkling SNOW!
–julie
have you seen our great bumper stickers?
GET THE STICKER: Mail a check for $7 with a self-addressed stamped envelope to me at Chakra Khan and get one of these fabulous stickers! Remind yourself to be kind to yourself!
julie kesti @ chakra khan
2637 27th Ave. S. #216B, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Perhaps the January retreat wasn’t good timing for you, but you were curious? . . .
or maybe winter is feeling long and you are dreaming of springtime. . .
And so~~~you should consider the spring retreat!
More details to come but you’ll get the general idea below!
Sarina LaMarche, Life Coach, & Julie Kesti, Shiatsu Practitioner Invite you to the second of four Creative Visioning Retreats
During this nurturing, supportive, and creative workshop you’ll have the opportunity to slow down and really connect with yourself on deeper level. Using reflection, visioning, movement, meditation, journaling, and artwork, you will access your inner wisdom discover what you want for your life. Nourishing snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided. You will have time to connect with others and spend time on your own. Leave feeling balanced, inspired, energized, and focused as you enter springtime.
Sunday April 18th, 2010, from 10-4 @ Chakra Khan in Minneapolis $125 price includes lunch, journal, and all supplies to register email sarinalamarche@yahoo.com
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