Workshops

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All our workshops are interactive. We believe that every participant brings wisdom and experience to the table and always adds to the conversation. Workshops are designed to engage the senses and provide participants with tools and techniques to practice during and after the workshop. Participants often come back for more.

Desert Rain Workshop (one-day) Desert Rain Workshop (one-day)
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Desert Rain Workshop (one-day)

Too often, community leaders experience burn-out and are uncertain as to how to truly relax and/or re-energize their spirit. This workshop is specifically designed for nonprofit and community leaders. Its focus is on how to deal with stress, and how to calm the mind and body. The original workshop title was “The Calm during the Storm”. The interactive workshop includes simplified Tai Chi techniques, exploration of the senses, meditation, some Zen practices, art, creativity exercises, humor and a labyrinth walk. The workshop provides various tools and techniques to practice during and after the workshop.

The Art of Zen & the Zen of Art (4 hour workshop) The Art of Zen & the Zen of Art (4 hour workshop)
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The Art of Zen & the Zen of Art (4 hour workshop)

This interactive workshop is designed to awaken the artist within. You will learn about stress, distress and self-care while also engaging in a variety of creative activities intended to engage the mind and calm the body. While art and the creative process are at the heart of this workshop, several activities will focus on mindfulness and techniques on calming the body. Beginning with awareness and intentionality, you will learn breathing techniques and strategies while also learning how art can be good for the mind, body and heart. Be ready for some fun entertaining craft-making, painting, and tapping the creative side of your brain. You will walk away with art in your hand and calm in your body. Our next workshop will be held in Las Cruces, New Mexico on February 7th, 2026 from 8:30am - 12:30 pm.

Desert Rain Retreat (day and 1/2) Desert Rain Retreat (day and 1/2)
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Desert Rain Retreat (day and 1/2)

This two day retreat is designed to provide participants with time to reflect. Too often, community leaders experience burn-out and are uncertain as to how to truly relax and/or re-energize their spirit. This retreat is specifically designed for nonprofit and community workers. A major focus is on how to deal with stress, and how to calm the mind and body. The retreat has elements of story telling and healing. It is an interactive experience that includes simplified Tai Chi techniques, exploration of the senses, meditation, some Zen practices, art, creativity exercises, humor and a labyrinth walk. The overnight stay at the retreat center allows the individual to unplug from the day-to-day grind and energize the body and spirit. (Lunch, dinner and lodging included)

The Creative Journal The Creative Journal
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The Creative Journal

A Creative Journal is not your typical journal. And the workshop is not typical either. Participants will create a journal with craft ideas, art and imagination. The workshop is designed for anyone and everyone regardless of age. All materials will be provided to help participants imagine and create a unique journal. The workshop will teach participants how to create personalized, handmade journal for fun or a specific purpose. Participants will have a relaxed environment, guided instruction, creative prompts, and a supply of all materials needed to design covers, collage, distress papers and fabrics, and bind your unique journal. Benefits include stress reduction, self-expression, and learning new paper-crafting techniques.

What to Do in 30 Days Workshop What to Do in 30 Days Workshop
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What to Do in 30 Days Workshop

“What would you do if you only had 30 days?” is both a question and workshop. This interactive workshop is not about death; but rather how to maximize life in a short period of time. It is a fun workshop filled with brainstorming and imagination for what one would do if you only had 30 days. The presenter asked himself this very question 30 days before major surgery and wrote a book. Imagine what you could do in 30 days. Participants will brainstorm, write, draw, explore, dream and create.

Breathing 4 Life (workshop on breathing) Breathing 4 Life (workshop on breathing)
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Breathing 4 Life (workshop on breathing)

In this 3 hour interactive workshop you will learn multiple breathing techniques that: Increase your stress resilience and renew your energy. The breathing 4 Life workshop, also known as a breathwork or pranayama workshop, teaches methods to control your breath to influence your body and mind, offering benefits like stress reduction, improved focus, and increased energy. Techniques covered will include diaphragmatic (belly) breathing, box breathing and 4-7-8 breathing techniques.

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