The document outlines the schedule for the 2nd Annual Winter Wellness Weekend, featuring a variety of activities including guided nature walks, sound healing sessions, and creative workshops focusing on personal exploration and wellness. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to engage in sessions related to movement, art, and meditation, aimed at enhancing well-being and authenticity. The weekend, held in Brown County State Park, is supported by a grant from the local visitors and convention bureau.

1. Sunday, January 20 1:00 -­ 2:00 p.m
2nd Annual Winter Wellness Weekend
A Walk in the Park Jim Eagleman, naturalist
Warm UP
8:00 -­ 9:00 AM
GENTLE WALK The winter woods are soft, quiet,
Speaking Body, Listening Heart: unassuming. But there is activity if we know where/how to
Morning Movement Wake-­Up look. As in yoga, relaxing, proper breathing and awareness
Ash Crofoot can heighten the outdoor experience. Explore the ridge-
tops of beautiful Brown County State Park on this easy
from Within
MOVEMENT Join Ash for an hour of guided awareness
walk from the Nature Center.
through gentle movement. All ages and abilities are
Jim Eagleman is passionate about
welcome to participate in saying good morning to our
the outdoors, knows where to look, and
bodies, refreshing our minds, and opening our hearts to
how to be still. He is a 38-year veteran
receive the gifts of the day to come.
of the Indiana Department of Natural
9:30 -­ 10:30 AM Resources. He and his wife, Kay, have MIND | BODY | SPIRIT
Healing Sound Meditation Janiece Jaffe three sons and one grandchild.
MEDITATION Bring a blanket, pillow or yoga mat. 2:30 -­ 4:30 PM — Choose one EXPLORATION
Experience a ‘sound bath’ of voice, crystal and Tibetan Manifesting our Heart’s Desire
bowls, drums and various other instruments in an intuitive, Allison Distler
improvisational context.
Janiece holds a BA in Vocal Jazz
WRITING As we get in touch with our heart we unlock January 18 –20, 2013
desire. What is our deepest desire for this time in our
Performance from Indiana University Abe Martin Lodge ·∙ Brown County State Park
life, and how can we move to be in accordance with its
and has been a practicing Reiki Nashville, Indiana
manifestation? What is calling us, right now? We will
Master since 2000. She has completed
use writing as a tool for conscious exploration of these
several sound healing trainings, and
questions. Open to seasoned
is member of NESHRI, The World
writers and those new to writing as Three days of
Sound Healing Organization and The
Sound Healers Association. She lives
a tool. We will have time for quiet
individual writing time as well as
self-­exploration through
in Bloomington, Indiana, where she has been teaching voice
and singing improvisationally for over 20 years.
group interaction and sharing.
Allison Distler has been living
movement, art and nature
11:00 -­ 12:00 noon and writing in Bloomington since
Nourishing Authenticity Barbara Ann O’Leary 1998. She is a teacher who provides
yoga and somatic counsel day by day. She is on faculty at the
CEREMONY During our time together - through gentle Writing for (a) Change program in Bloomington and enjoys
energy practices and a sweet fire ceremony – we will make writing essays, poetry and creative non-fiction.
room in our energy fields for our true selves to thrive,
invigorate our heart fires, and embrace our joyous, juicy Treasure Mapping Jenn Wright
essence.Let’s come together to share our one heart.
Barbara Ann O’Leary states: “ I live life fully as myself. I COLLAGE Ever wonder why you are unable to bring your
invite, inspire, encourage, and celebrate the flourishing of best intentions to fruition? Treasure Mapping, also known
authenticity wherever I go. I explore as Vision Boarding, is a tool to do just that! You will creat
authentic creative expression through a collage of what you want to achieve, which will act as a
writing, photography, film making, constant reminder and representation of your goals and $45 per person for 3-­day event
song, and the art of showing up and is a valuable approach to building the Attend any or all sessions
choosing to be fully present moment motivation and self-confidence needed Some class sizes are limited so register early!
by moment. I am delighted to be able to achieve your goals. WUFW IS SUPPORTED BY A GRANT FROM THE BROWN COUNTY VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BROWN COUNTY DEMOCRAT
to step up in alliance with those who feel called to deepen Jennifer Wright is an occupational
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NOON -­ 1:00 PM — LUNCH BREAK world to live and work in New Zealand
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2. Friday, January 18 9:00 -­ 11:00 AM 1:30 -­ 4:30 PM
Create With Spirit Dixie Ferrer, artist Honoring Our Hungers: An Invitation to
5:00 -­ 6:00 PM the Intuitive Eater Within
ART Learn…explore…discover and play with Brown
Yoga on the Ball Katherine Florentine, RYT500 County artist, gallery owner and instructor Dixie Ferrer. Ash Crofoot, MA, somatic therapist
RELAXATION Using “Miracle Balls,” Kathy will guide Using various mixed-media collage techniques participants MOVEMENT, ART, DISCUSSION, JOURNALING
you through a series of relaxing postures which, when will tap into their creative center to create with spirit and
heartfelt authenticity and bring out the artist within. In In this workshop explore the feelings, needs, and beliefs
combined with a special breathing technique, will reduce
this “hands-on” workshop Dixie will help you gain the underlying our current relationships with food, eating, and
tension and pain, especially in the back and shoulders. If
knowledge necessary to attain the understanding behind our bodies. Through a playful combination of body-based
you have any question about the suitability of this practice
the art during the creation process. All materials will be mindfulness, gentle movement, creative self-reflection,
for your condition, please consult your healthcare provider
provided by the instructor. Class size is limited to 65. and group dialogue, this workshop will support your
AND the event coordinator prior to registering. Class size
As an artist, Dixie Ferrer has development of the insight and self-compassion necessary
is limited to 20 participants.
always embraced nature and the for empowered transformation. No prior experience or
tactile elements it offers. An ethereal skill is required, only a desire for deeper connection with
FREE FRIDAY KICKOFF ·∙ 7:00 -­ 10:30 PM your own inner wisdom and creativity!
interpretation of the “spirit of life” is
7:00 -­ 8:15 PM evident in her work. For over 30 years, Ash has a Master of Arts (MA)
traditional and mixed media collage degree in Ecopsychology and
Movie – “HAPPY” Transpersonal Psychology from
paintings, and mixed media sculpture
Happy is a 2011 feature documentary film directed, have been used to communicate her Naropa University. She is an art
written, and co-produced by Roko Belic It explores human passion. Her work has been recognized and movement therapist at the
happiness through interviews with people from all walks by invitations and awards in national and regional juried Charis Center for Eating Disorders
of life in 14 different countries, weaving in the newest exhibits, as well as gallery affiliations throughout the country. and the founder of True Nature
findings of positive psychology. Dixie lives with her husband , artist Dick Ferrer, in Brown Embodied Arts, where she conducts
Director Roko Belic was originally inspired to create the County, Indiana. They own Ferrer Gallery, where they have her private therapy practice in
film after seeing an article in the New York Times entitled “A their art studios and Dixie’s teaching studio. somatic movement, expressive arts,
New Measure of Well Being From a Happy Little Kingdom.” and ecotherapies. Not limited to but
11:30 AM -­ 12:30 PM specializing in chronic dieting and disordered eating recovery,
8:30 -­ 10:30 PM body image, and Intuitive Eating; as well as support for
Shake Your Soul
Live Music by “Shelf Life” individuals seeking to cultivate their relationship with the
Great tunes from the ’60s on… earth and sense of personal purpose in a time of change on
MOVEMENT Get your soul in motion with a Shake Your the planet.
Soul® class led by certified instructor Kathy Anderson. This
is a joyful movement class to inspirational world music
Saturday, January 19 that will leave you feeling great — energized and uplifted.
MASSAGE
You can work at your own level of ability! Bring your free Highly experienced massage therapists will be available.
7:30 -­ 8:30 AM
spirit and wear exercise clothing.” Chair ($25) or table massage for half-an-hour ($45),
All-­levels Yoga Lynn Medow, E-­RYT500 Working in her children’s schools, hour ($75), or 90 minutes ($105). Book early. Massage
MOVEMENT This all-levels yoga practice will provide an advocating for homeless services appointments are subject to availability. Call 317-418-2367
energizing start to your day and provide an experience that and affordable housing, leading the to secure your appointment.
meets the needs of the seasoned athlete/yoga practitioner various committees and the Board of
as well as those with movement challenges and temporary Pennsylvania Ballet, Kathy has had
45
impairments. the privilege of following her bliss.
Lynn Medow, E-RYT 500, is “Shake Your Soul” is another such for
the owner of Yoga by Design,
and the founder of the Yoga by
effort that blends her love of dance
and inspirational world music with the joy of sharing that
$ 3-­day
event
Design Foundation, which funds experience with others. Kathy studied “Shake Your Soul” with Attend any or all sessions
yoga programs for under-served Dan Leven at Rhythms Dance Center in Lenox, MA, having Pre-­registration required for
populations. She has produced the first encountered this yoga of dance at Kripalu Yoga Center. Yoga on the Ball and Create With Spirit
DVD, Yoga for Graceful Aging
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