SoulBeing

Adult Vinyasa Flow Yoga - Winter/Spring 2024
2024-02-29 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-15 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Moving Company Dance Studio, 12 First Street, #5, Topsham, ME, 04086, United States
Join us on the mat in this mindful vinyasa flow style class that builds strength, focus, and flexibility.

Play Therapy Bundle: Use of Superheroes and Playing Through Grief and Loss
2024-02-29 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Get ready for an epic online event where we explore the power of superheroes in therapy and learn how to navigate grief and loss with Disney

Play Therapy Bundle: Use of Superheroes in Therapy and Playing Through Grief and Loss with Disney
Join our online event to explore the incredible power of play therapy! Discover how superheroes can be a valuable tool in therapy sessions, helping children express themselves and develop essential skills. Additionally, learn how Disney characters can aid in navigating grief and loss, providing comfort and healing through play. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your therapeutic practice and connect with like-minded professionals. Sign up now and unlock the potential of play!
The morning session will have participants tap into their own superpowers and find their own inner strengths. Participants will engage in interactive learning to be able to better support those they counsel.
The afternoon session will explore grief and loss through different cultures. Individuals will engage in more hands on activities to learn interventions based off Disney movies.
All participants will receive a box of supplies to use during the trainings to practice the interventions.
My Crossing Paths Training Center is an approved APT provider # 23-705 and NBCC provider #7253. This counts as a “Live Webinar.”

Reiki Healing Session: Powerful Intention Setting - Portland, ME
2024-02-28 19:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-21 19:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-14 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online Zoom event, Online, Portland, ME, VI, 00802, United States
Get ready to harness the energy of Reiki and set powerful intentions at our weekly online event!

Containing Costs at J.S. McCarthy: A Maine Employer Case Study
2024-02-28 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | The Woodlands Club, 39 Woods Road, Falmouth, ME, 04105, United States
Amy Tardiff, VP & General Counsel at J.S. McCarthy Printers, will share how their company implemented strategies to contain healthcare costs

This event is approved for 1.5 SHRM PD Credits
Join us on February 28th to learn strategies Maine-employer J.S. McCarthy Printers implemented to increase value and contain healthcare costs. For the past five years, the company has taken significant steps to improve employee wellness, decrease spend, and message initiatives to plan participants. As an ESOP, their employees directly benefit from cost savings.
Significant changes that JS McCarthy has implemented that will be shared include:

Contracting with a transparent pass-through PBM
Reference-based pricing
Wellness initatives that focus on physical, mental, and financial health of employees

Connect with fellow Healthcare Purchaser Alliance members and Maine businesses that care about these issues.
Who Should Attend: This event is essential for HR professionals, employers, benefits managers, and anyone involved in healthcare purchasing. Stay ahead in the evolving healthcare landscape and make better-informed choices for your organization.

Weekly Twin Hearts Meditation and Pranic Healing Share
2024-02-25 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-11 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Leap of Faith Soul Space, 17 Doughty Drive, Suite 215, (park in rear, enter through door 4), Brewer, ME, 04412, United States
Join us for a relaxing and healing Meditation, and experience a Pranic Healing Demonstration

Support Group
2024-02-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-11 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Anchor ME Farm, 584 Ridge Road, Windsor, ME, 04363, United States
Come and talk or not talk. Enjoy the animals and relieve some stress.

Earth Medicine Revival Retreat
2024-02-25 08:00 - 2024-03-02 12:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Allen Park, 49 Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us on a powerful journey of reconnection, healing, and empowerment as we discover the medicine that exist within and around us.

Have the pressures of daily life and the state of the world left you feeling stressed, anxious, burnt-out, overwhelmed, or depressed? Have you felt like a hamster on a wheel seeking some sort of escape or momentary refuge? This all inclusive retreat, in the mountains of Costa Rica, is a chance to step away, unplug from the harshness of the matrix, and tap into the beauty, peace, and rhythm of the natural world.

This sacred time and space for introspection is designed to detox and revitalize your mind, body and spirit. Held in Pachamama’s embrace, supported by the mystery teachings and our plant medicine allies, you are invited to let go of the stressors of the present, the weight of the past and the limiting beliefs that may be impacting your future.

You will have the opportunity to experience the healing benefits of mother earth’s natural gifts, discover the profound wisdom of the Andean shamanic teachings and gain powerful tools to help you sustain a higher vibration in your daily life.

Guided by a shamanic practitioner initiated into the ancient Q’ero lineage of Peru, we will explore the “Four Winds” of the Incan Medicine Wheel and their corresponding elements, power animals, and teachings. Spending time in communion with each direction, you will be guided through powerful plant medicine ceremonies, nature excursions, shamanic wisdom workshops, sacred embodiment practices and integration techniques that you can carry with you long after the retreat.

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Plant Medicine Ceremonies:-Niños Santos Mushroom Ceremonial Journey-Huachuma Cactus Ceremonial Journey-Medicinal Cacao Ceremony-Optional Hapé (Sacred Tabacco) Circles
Excursions:-Swim in the breathtaking Nauyaca Waterfalls-Learn about our Sacred Plant Teachers in a tour of The Living Library-Dominical Beach Day Trip-Nature hikes with a trusted guide to Private Waterfalls
Shamanic Wisdom:-Traditional Temazcal (Sweatlogde) Ceremony-Earth Element Initiations to Reconnect with Nature-Shamanic Rituals for Manifestation and Empowerment-Specialized Indigenous Wisdom Workshops-Shamanic Energy Clearing Tools-1:1 Personal Coaching/ Support
Embodiment Practices:-Beginner Yoga/Somatic Movement-Breathwork Techniques-Guided Meditations-Immersive Soundbath-Ecstatic Dance Celebrations
Integration Support:-Preparation/Integration Workbook-Integration Tools and Sharing Circles-Pre and Post Retreat SupportAccommodations:-Round-trip Transfer from San Jose to Retreat Venue-6 Nights Accommodations at Farm of Life Eco-Retreat Center-All Farm-to-Table Meals prepared by Private Chef

If this offering speaks to you, we welcome you to come and reconnect with the wisdom of the earth, the Q’ero teachings and your higher-self, in order to rediscover your true nature of freedom, joy and abundance.

If you have questions or you’d like to know more, we invite you to send us a message, or fill out this participant interest survey and we will be in touch with more information: https://forms.gle/hG8ZviHw51QsQXc89

*A portion of all proceeds will go directly to the Q’ero community in Peru in sacred reciprocity for sharing their wisdom with us, as well as organizations that are dedicated to protecting and decriminalizing sacred plants and fungi for personal and ceremonial use.

Afrobeat Saturdays (more: Kizomba, Rumba, Hip hop, Pop, Reggae, Dancehall.)
2024-02-24 22:00 - 2024-02-25 01:00, 2024-02-17 22:00 - 2024-02-18 01:00 (America/New_York) | Aura, 121 Center Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Ultimate Afrobeat nightlife experience. In the luxurious basement of Aura, an exotic cultural and partying experience. OPEN BAR ONSITE

Meditation with Sahaja Yoga
2024-02-24 15:00 - 16:15, 2024-02-17 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, Bridgton, ME, 04009, United States
“You cannot know the meaning of your life until you are connected to the power that created you” – Shri Mataji, Founder of Sahaja Yoga

"Ryde" with Mike
2024-02-24 08:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Deboullie Mountain, Northwest Aroostook, ME, USA, Deboullie Mountain, Northwest Aroostook, ME, USA, Northwest Aroostook, ME, 04739, United States
Snowmobile to Deboullie Mountain in Memory of Mike, Enjoy a hotdog roast at Gardner Pond and finish the day at Sly Brook Clubhouse!

Ryde for Mike
In memory of our beloved snowmobile enthusiast Michael Robertson, join us for an awesome day of riding to Deboullie Mountain in Northwest Aroostook, ME followed by recovery speakers and a meal at the Sly Brook Snowriders Club House in New Canada, ME. Michael loved ro ride off trail and climbing the mountain with his sled was one of his favorite things to do. He was able to convince his Step-Father as well as his Mom to climb the mountain last winter and little did anyone realize it would be Mike’s last winter. In August of 2023 Michael lost his fight with addiction while at living at his sober house in Virginia, but before his battle ended he had made a promise to his little brother Ryder, that they would ride to Deboullie Mountain when he came back home during his little brother’s school vacation in February. We know that Michael is no longer on this earth phsyically but he will be with us in spirit. Please support recovery and join us in the special event! All proceeds will go towards the Non-profit started in his memory, Michael’s Active Recovery which is currently funding and managing a newly established Recovery Center in Northern; Maine 1st Mile Active Recovery!

iNSPiRE Wellness
2024-02-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NH
Recognizing the Signs & Symptoms of Dysfunctional & Sleep Disordered Breathing in a Busy Dental Office

Dysfunctional breathing is common and affects more than we realize. What if empowering your patients to make small changes to something they do all day every day could potentially make big changes to their oral and overall health? As oral health and wellness practitioners, we are in an ideal position to not only recognize the signs and symptoms of dysfunctional breathing, but to begin to share the knowledge on how to correct it. Once you know what you are looking for, all it takes is making small changes to things that you are already doing in your office all day every day to begin inspiring wellness. Imagine how you could help patients get the healthy smiles of their dreams when you are no longer chasing disease. What you already love to do has the potential to become more predictable and rewarding when you are recognizing and addressing the root cause of disease first. Are you ready to get started?

Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace Certification Course
2024-02-22 17:00 - 2024-02-24 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | NH
More than ever, mental health and wellness is an important aspect of a healthy workplace culture and environment.

Instructor: Steven Langer, Founder and CEO, Well By Design
Time: February 22 (5-8pm), February 23 (5-8pm) and February 24 (10-4pm) – All times MST
Location: Virtual
Cost: $199
More than ever, mental health and wellness is an important aspect of a healthy workplace culture and environment. When people are healthy and organizations focus on wellness, it leads to loyalty and engagement, higher productivity, reduced absenteeism and illness, and a better overall workplace.

This 12-hour, virtual course prepares the leaders and aspiring leaders for effectively leading their organization, school, or team to a healthy workplace culture, focused on wellness. Participants will learn foundational concepts of wellness, including the dimensions of wellness, social determinants of health, as well as review policies and research related to wellness initiatives.

Through engaging content and challenging topics, we dive deep into understanding how to invest in healthy workplace cultures, how to identify and mitigate burnout, and how to develop a strategy for wellness that will lead to a healthy, productive, and successful organization. Participants will transfer theory to practice through group learning, a wellness assessment, and develop their own wellness strategic plans for their current workplace.

Youth Virtual Mental Health + Wellness Series: Social Dimension
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | NH
The February Session of this 12 month series will focus on the Social Dimension of Wellness to help prevent youth suicide.

The February session in the Youth Virtual Health Series will introduce the Social Dimension of Wellness- which is the ability to interact successfully in our global community and to live up to the expectations and demands of our personal roles. Parents, families, and caregivers of youth will learn how the Social Dimension of wellness interacts with the other dimensions to help prevent youth suicide. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn of resources related to Social Wellness.

QUICK NOTE: If this event says it is full and asks you to join the waitlist, please join the waitlist and we will email you with the event Zoom link.

Fitness & Learn: Hydration and Heart Health
2024-02-21 12:15 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Lunch Time Fitness & Wellness Chats

Dates & Wellness Chat Topics:
January 17, 2024: Healthy Weight Week Nutrition and Heart Health
February 21, 2024: Hydration and Heart Health
Join us for an exciting online event where we will explore various ways to reset, recharge, and re-ignite your overall well-being. Our wellness chats will cover a range of topics including mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, and self-care. Whether you’re looking to enhance your mental clarity, boost your energy levels, or simply find balance in your daily life, this event is perfect for you. Connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and discover practical tips to take your wellness journey to the next level. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being!

Webinar - Elevate Your Practice!
2024-02-21 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Online Workshop
Webinar – Elevate Your Practice!
Join us for a 30-minute discussion on how complementary and alternative services are becoming more mainstream and in demand by employers and employees as part of employee benefit programs. We will cover market trends and the current state of healthcare benefits, as well as review how you can leverage the SoulBeing network and community to boost the visibility of your practice, connect with peers, and grow your business as a traditional or complementary and alternative medicine service provider. Q&A encouraged throughout and at the end of the presentation, and our team is available for follow up info sessions and onboarding support if you are ready to join the movement!
Wed, Feb 21, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM (EST)
Webinar – Elevate Your Practice!
The SoulBeing provider network is comprised of like-minded health and wellness providers who offer their services in over 60 categories of evidence-based therapies. Providers in the SoulBeing network reach more patients seeking their specialties and services.
We look forward to having you attend the event!
Register Here
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Nutrition, Health and Wellness: Healthy Meal Planning
2024-02-21 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Join Educator Jennifer Dixon Cravens to review nutrition guidelines and learn how to plan and prepare easy, healthy meals!

Learn basic steps to make shopping, food selection, and meal planning easier, less expensive, and more nutritious.

LO Boston | In the Slopes with Inclusive Ski Touring
2024-02-17 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Mt Abram Ski Area & Bike Park, Howe Hill Road, Greenwood, ME, USA, 308 Howe Hill Road, ##3112, Greenwood, ME, 04255, United States
Join us for our first ever skiing / riding event!

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BEFORE SIGNING UP PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND FAQs.

This event demands complex logistics planning by our staff, therefore participants must be well-read on what this event is about before reserving a spot. It also is one of our higher cost events (we are paying $100 per person) that we are providing to participants for free, so ensure you can attend before commiting so someone else doesn’t miss out on a spot.

**LIMITED SPOTS** and **RESERVATIONS WILL CLOSE ON FEB 7**NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
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We are partnering with Inclusive Ski Touring (IST) to bring this activity to our community. This event is fully supported by grant funds from Summits in Solidarity.

Get ready to hit the slopes and experience the thrill of skiing and snowboarding in this stunning location. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this event offers something for everyone. This event will feature “uphill skiing/split boarding” or “ski touring” in addition to “downhill skiing”, all in a resort setting. Please read more about Uphill Skiing in our FAQ section to understand what the day will entail.

WHAT: Skiing / Snowboarding in a resort setting (both uphill and dowhill with the option of lift skiing) *gear, lesson & resort fees included!*
COST: Free for all participants
WHEN: Saturday February 18th, 8:00am
WHY: To TAKE UP SPACE with our gente!
WHO: Skiers and Snowboarders of all levels, ages 18+
WHERE: Mt Abram Ski Resort, 308 Howe Hill Rd #3112, Greenwood, ME 04255

FAQs

What is Uphill Skiing?
In short, you are Uphill Skiing when you use your own skiis or splitboard to “walk” or “hike” up the ski trail to reach the summit instead of taking the mechanical lift, similarly to what you would do when wearing snowshoes, except the skis allow you to glide and cover more uphill terrain unlike a snowshoe.
Uphill Skiing, also referred to as Ski Touring, Skinning, Alpine Touring, Split-Boarding, and/or Backcountry Skiing is at its basics hiking up the mountain with skis (or a split-board) on your feet with the help of “skins” under your skis and a special ski binding that secures the front of your foot, but not your heel, in the uphill movement. The “skin” has a furry side and a sticky side that sticks to the underside of the ski. The furry side is what grips the snow providing traction as you hike up. Imagine that you are hiking up a trail, but you have skis under your feet and you are pushing the ski forward with the front of your foot . To descend, you remove the skins from under your skis/snowboard and the binding allows you to secure your heel so you can downhill ski / snowboard back down. Split-Boards are the snowboard version of touring skis; the snowboard splits into two planks with special bindings that rotate.

Check out THIS VIDEO to get a visual.

I am worried this activity looks too extreme. Can I join even if I haven’t skied / snowboarded before?
ABSOLUTELY! This event is for all experience levels. Believe it or not, the “Uphill” part of the skiing is not that complex, it really is just like walking up the hill, and we will be practicing on beginner, low-angle slopes. The business is in the downhill and we will have volunteer instructors that will help you learn the basics to descend.
This activity can be as easy, hard, fast, or as slow as you want to make it. No one will be left behind. We will also take some time to teach you how to get on the lift in the beginning in case you want to spend the afternoon only lift-skiing and skipping the uphill part.

What about fitness level?
This program is open to all ability levels but we ask you take your personal fitness and health / any serious health conditions into account. You must be able to walk 1 mile at an incline at a relaxed pace.

I already have skiing experience and feel comfortable going downhill. Is this event for me?
DEFINITELY! After a first run in the beginner slopes, participants can split up based on ability level and uphill ski or lift ski to higher summits to descend on more difficult terrain.

What is included in this event?
This event includes all ski/snowboard gear (ski / snowboard, specialized boots, climbing skins, helmet, ski poles), ski/snowboard instruction/program fees, lift ticket fee, and uphill access fee.

I have never skied or snowboarded. Which do you recommend signing up for?
This is totally up to you and both are equally fun! Choose what you are most excited about trying. In general, skiing is easier to learn but harder to master, and snowboarding is harder to learn but easier to master. This means on your first day as a first-timer, it is likely you will spend more time falling on a snowboard that skis. But falling is how we learn and yes, you will probably also fall on skis at some point as a first timer. Folks that have a background in skateboarding or surfing may find snowboarding more welcoming. Follow your heart and if you have any questions please reach out.

How long does it take to get to the summit and ski back down?
On average it will take about 90 minutes to ski uphill to the summit, transition, and ski/snowboard back down the mountain. The uphill route we take is approximately 1.4 miles with just over 1000’ of elevation gain.

It looks like the resort is in Maine, 3 hrs from Boston. Will you be providing transportation?
Correct! This event is in the beautiful state of Maine. Partnering with the organization Inclusive Ski Touring allows us to bring this activity to our Boston community at an affordable price (for us), and Mt Abram Ski Resort is ISTs main venue. Unfortunately we can’t provide transportation, and you will be responsible for finding your own ride. We will share emails amongst participants who have marked in the registration form that they need a ride or can drive others, but none the less you will be responsible for coordinating this and arriving at Mt Abram at 8am on Saturday Feb 17.

We suggest getting in touch with other participants and coordinating carpooling the morning of the event, leaving Boston at 4:30am latest to arrive at 8am. Alternatively, you can also form a group with other participants to rent an AirBnB or stay at an inn the night before from prices ranging from ~$80-$200/night.

I don’t have ski gear. Where can I get some?
That’s totally ok. Answer the questions in the registration form and we will use that to reserve the appropriate uphill ski / snowboard gear for you. In the event that uphill gear is not available, we will reserve downhill ski / snowboard gear for you, teach you how to get on the lift if needed, and meet you at the top of the lift line to help you descend the trail if you need instruction.

What should I wear?
Please refer to THIS GUIDE to help you get appropriate clothing for this event. And PLEASE DO NOT WEAR COTTON! If you are having trouble procuring the clothing needed after reading this guide, please reach out to us and we will help you.

What should I bring?
Check out this GEAR LIST for a complete list of everything you should bring, from layers, to sunscreen.

Why is Latino Outdoors Boston running a skiing event?
Latines and other underserved communities have been historically excluded from “white” hobbies such as skiing/snowboarding, due to racism, xenophobia, and socio-economic barriers. Simply put, skiing and snowboarding are prohibitely expensive, and acquiring the knowledge is also expensive as you likely need to pay for multiple lessons even if you have the gear.

On average, a new full ski/ snowboard kit (ski/snowboard, bindings, boots, ski poles, helmet) will cost around $1000, apparel (base layers, mid layers, outer layers, gloves, hat) will cost around $600, one lesson around $150, a one-day lift ticket $100, plus gas and or lodging at the ski area, we are talking a total of thousands of dollars just to “try” a new activity.

Our aim at Latino Outdoors is to build community in the outdoors, provide safe spaces to share our cultura and convivir with nature, and decrease the access barriers to these activities, becase we ALL deserve to be outside with our gente. Partnering with IST has allowed our chapter to have access to their structured program and low cost program package ($100 for all gear and fees/pp), which we are ecstatic to bring to you, our community, free of charge.

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ANTES DE REGISTRARTE, POR FAVOR, LEE LA DESCRIPCIÓN COMPLETA Y LAS PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES (FAQ)

Este evento requiere una planificación logística compleja por parte de nuestro personal, por lo tanto, los participantes deben estar bien informados sobre en qué consiste este evento antes de reservar un lugar. También es uno de nuestros eventos de mayor costo (estamos pagando $100 por persona) que ofrecemos de forma gratuita a los participantes, así que asegúrate de poder asistir antes de comprometerte para que otra persona no se pierda un lugar.

**CANTIDAD LIMITADA DE PLAZAS y LAS RESERVAS SE CERRARÁN EL 7 DE FEBRERO**NO SE NECESITA EXPERIENCIA PARA PARTICIPAR**
Nos asociamos con Inclusive Ski Touring (IST) para traer esta actividad a nuestra comunidad. Este evento está totalmente respaldado por fondos de subvenciones de Summits in Solidarity.

Prepárate para conquistar las pistas y experimentar la emoción del esquí y snowboard en este impresionante lugar. Ya seas un profesional experimentado o un principiante, este evento ofrece algo para todos. Este evento incluirá “esquí de subida/splitboarding” o “esquí de travesía”, además de “esquí de bajada”, todo en un entorno de resort. Lee más sobre el esquí de subida en nuestra sección de Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ) para entender en qué consistirá el día.

QUÉ: Esquí / Snowboard en un entorno de resort (tanto de subida como de bajada con la opción de esquiar en telesilla) ¡se incluyen equipo, lecciones y tarifas del resort!
CUÁNDO: Sábado 18 de febrero, 8:00 a. m.

COSTO: Gratis para todos los participantes
POR QUÉ: ¡Para ocupar espacio con nuestra gente!
QUIÉN: Esquiadores y Snowboarders de todos los niveles, mayores de 18 años
DÓNDE: Mt Abram Ski Resort, 308 Howe Hill Rd #3112, Greenwood, ME 04255

PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES (FAQ)

¿Qué es el esquí de subida?En resumen, estás practicando el esquí de subida cuando usas tus propios esquís o splitboard para “caminar” o “subir” por la pista de esquí hasta alcanzar la cima en lugar de tomar la telesilla mecánica, de manera similar a lo que harías con raquetas de nieve, excepto que los esquís te permiten deslizarte y cubrir más terreno en subida a diferencia de las raquetas de nieve.
El esquí de subida, también conocido como esquí de travesía, esquí alpino, splitboarding y/o esquí fuera de pista, consiste básicamente en subir la montaña con esquís (o un splitboard) en tus pies con la ayuda de “pieles” debajo de tus esquís y una fijación de esquí especial que sujeta la parte delantera de tu pie, pero no tu talón, en el movimiento de subida. La “piel” tiene un lado peludo y un lado pegajoso que se adhiere a la parte inferior del esquí. El lado peludo es el que se agarra en mla nieve, proporcionando tracción mientras subes. Imagina que estás subiendo por un sendero, pero tienes esquís en tus pies y empujas el esquí hacia adelante con la parte delantera de tu pie. Para descender, quitas las pieles de debajo de tus esquís/snowboard y la fijación te permite asegurar tu talón para que puedas bajar esquiando / snowboard. Las splitboards son la versión de snowboard de los esquís de travesía; el snowboard se divide en dos tablas con fijaciones especiales que rotan.
Mira ESTE VIDEO para obtener una visualización.

Me preocupa que esta actividad parece demasiado extrema. ¿Puedo unirme incluso si nunca he esquiado / snowboardeado antes?
¡ABSOLUTAMENTE! Este evento es para todos los niveles de experiencia. Creas o no, la parte de “subida” del esquí no es tan compleja; en realidad, es como caminar cuesta arriba, y practicaremos en pendientes para principiantes con poco ángulo. La dificultad está en la bajada, y tendremos instructores voluntarios que te ayudarán a aprender lo básico para descender.
Esta actividad puede ser tan fácil, difícil, rápida o lenta como desees hacerla. No dejaremos atras a nadie. También tomaremos tiempo para enseñarte cómo subir a la telesilla en caso de que quieras pasar la tarde solo esquiando en telesilla y saltarte la parte de subida.

¿Y en cuanto al nivel de condición física?
Este programa está abierto a todos los niveles de habilidad, pero te pedimos que tengas en cuenta tu condición física personal y tu salud/cualquier problema de salud grave que tengas. Debes ser capaz de caminar 1 milla en una pendiente a un ritmo relajado.

Ya tengo experiencia en esquí y me siento cómodo/a/x bajando. ¿Este evento es para mí?
¡DEFINITIVAMENTE! Después de una primera vuelta en las pendientes de bajo angulo, los participantes pueden dividirse según el nivel de habilidad y practicar esquí de subida o esquí en telesilla en cimas más altas y descender por terrenos más difíciles.

¿Que incluye este evento?
El evento incluye todo el equipo para esquiar/ snowboard (esquis/snowboard, botas especiales, casco, pieles de foca, bastones de esquí), tarifa de la clase/programa, tarifa de acceso, tarifa de telesilla por un dia. No incluye ropa de nieve pero sigue leyendo para aprender como conseguirla.

Nunca he esquiado ni practicado snowboard. ¿En qué recomiendan que me inscriba?¡Esto depende totalmente de ti y ambos son divertidos! Elige lo que más te emocione probar. En general, el esquí es más fácil de aprender pero más difícil de perfeccionar, y el snowboard es más difícil de aprender pero más fácil de perfeccionar. Esto significa que en tu primer día como principiante, es probable que pases más tiempo cayendote en una tabla de snowboard que en esquís. Pero cayendonos es cómo aprendemos y sí, probablemente también te caerás en esquís en algún momento como en tu primer dia como principiante. Aquellas personas que tengan experiencia en skateboard o surf pueden sentirse mas bienvenidas en el snowboard. Sigue tu corazón y si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en preguntar.

¿Cuánto tiempo lleva llegar a la cima y bajar esquiando?
En promedio, llevará alrededor de 90 minutos esquiar hacia arriba hasta la cima, hacer la transición y esquiar/snowboard hacia abajo de la montaña. La ruta de subida que tomamos es de aproximadamente 1.4 millas con poco más de 1000 pies de ganancia de elevación.

Parece que el resort está en Maine, 3 horas de Boston. ¿Proporcionarán transporte?
¡Correcto! Este evento está en el hermoso estado de Maine. La asociación con la organización Inclusive Ski Touring nos permite ofrecer esta actividad a nuestra comunidad de Boston a un precio asequible (para nosotros), y el Mt Abram Ski Resort es la estación de esquí principal de IST. Desafortunadamente, no podemos proporcionar transporte y serás responsable de encontrar tu propio transporte. Compartiremos correos electrónicos entre los participantes que hayan indicado en el formulario de registro que necesitan tranmsporte o que puedan llevar a otros, pero, de todos modos, serás responsable de coordinar esto y llegar a Mt Abram a las 8 a. m. el sábado 17 de febrero.

Sugerimos ponerte en contacto con otros participantes y coordinar el transporte compartido la mañana del evento, saliendo de Boston a más tardar a las 4:30 a. m. para llegar a las 8 a. m. Alternativamente, también puedes formar un grupo con otros participantes para alquilar un AirBnB o quedarte en una posada la noche anterior a precios que oscilan entre ~$80 y $200/noche.

No tengo equipo de esquí. ¿Dónde puedo conseguir alguno?
Está bien. Responde las preguntas en el formulario de registro y las usaremos para reservar el equipo de esquí de subida / snowboard apropiado para ti. En caso de que no haya equipo de subida disponible, reservaremos equipo de esquí de bajada / snowboard para ti, te enseñaremos cómo subir la telesilla si es necesario y te encontraremos en la parte superior de la fila de la telesilla para ayudarte a descender por el sendero si necesitas instrucciones.

¿Qué debería usar?
Consulta ESTA GUÍA para ayudarte a obtener la ropa adecuada para este evento. ¡Y POR FAVOR, NO USES ALGODÓN! Si tienes problemas para conseguir la ropa necesaria después de leer esta guía, ponte en contacto con nosotros y te ayudaremos.

¿Qué debo llevar?
Consulta esta LISTA DE EQUIPO para obtener una lista completa de todo lo que debes llevar, desde capas hasta protector solar.

¿Por qué Latino Outdoors Boston está organizando un evento de esquí?
Las comunidades latinas y otras comunidades desfavorecidas históricamente han sido excluidas de actividades consideradas “blancas”, como el esquí / snowboard, debido al racismo, la xenofobia y las barreras socioeconómicas. En pocas palabras, el esquí y el snowboard son prohibitivamente caros, y adquirir el conocimiento también es costoso, ya que probablemente debas pagar varias clases incluso si tienes el equipo.

En promedio, un completo y nuevo de esquí / snowboard (esquí/snowboard, fijaciones, botas, bastones, casco) costará alrededor de $1000, la ropa (capas base, capas intermedias, capas exteriores, guantes, gorro) costará alrededor de $600, una clase alrededor de $150, un pase de telesilla de un día $100, más gas y/o alojamiento en la zona de esquí, estamos hablando de miles de dólares solo para “probar” una nueva actividad.

Nuestro objetivo en Latino Outdoors es construir comunidad en la naturaleza, proporcionar espacios seguros para compartir nuestra cultura y convivir con la naturaleza, y reducir las barreras de acceso a estas actividades, porque TODOS merecemos estar afuera con nuestra gente. La asociación con IST ha permitido que nuestro capítulo tenga acceso a su programa estructurado y paquete de programa de bajo costo ($100 por todo el equipo y tarifas/pp), que nos emociona ofrecer a nuestra comunidad de forma gratuita.

Peer Support 101
2024-02-15 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM, Zoom, zoom, ME, 04330, United States
Peer Support 101 is for anyone wanting to know more about Peer Support in Maine. Pre-Requisite to apply to the Maine CIPS training program

Peer Support 101

Over the last 35 years peer support in mental health has evolved out of a human rights perspective. Even in the late 1970’s, when most of the mental health community was talking about life long illness and containment in the community, people working in peer support were talking about rights, consciousness raising, alternatives, and choice. People like Sally Zinman and Howie the Harp were helping people come together to support one another in becoming well and building a life in community. While all this was developing, so were the ideas about what makes peer support different than other kinds of help. Not better or worse, but a whole different way of thinking about life and supportive relationships. (Shery Mead, 2006)

Peer Support 101 is an opportunity to take a peek at Intentional Peer Support, learn about the tasks of peer support and hear about peer support in Maine. Peer Support 101 is a 3-hour class offered to anyone interested in learning more about peer support. It is also a requirement for participation in the Peer Support Specialists Certification

Who should take Peer Support 101?

Consumers – Provides an opportunity to discover the broad range of peer support. As well as qualify for participation in the Peer Support Specialists Certification.

Providers – Peer Support may be something offered in your agency, or your community, do you know what its all about? Would you like to know the possibilities?

Community and Family Members – Find out about options for people you care about.

Tapping (EFT) Into Wellness
2024-02-12 19:00 - 2024-03-18 20:30 (America/New_York) | NH
a brave space for black women to engage in collective healing, using mind-body healing tools

For black women who want a non-judgemental (virtual) space that validates and normalizes their every day struggles to restore self worth, self compassion and self love through holistic and self healing practices.
Join our six (6) week virtual healing circle if you are seeking:
Sisterhood
Immerse yourself in a community of like-minded queens where your unique experiences are honored and celebrated.
Holistic Healing Toolbox
Unlock an array of transformative tools, from tapping and breathwork to self-hypnosis, affirmations, mindfulness, and somatic practices. Empower yourself with these holistic gems to rejuvenate your entire being.
Brave Space for Sharing
This is your canvas to express, unburden, and reveal. In our sacred circle, vulnerability is a strength, and your voice holds the power to inspire and uplift fellow sisters.
Learning & Growth
Together, we delve into the art of self-discovery and growth. Our experienced facilitators will guide you, imparting invaluable insights that ignite your path to self-mastery.
Cultivating Resilience
Embrace tools to transcend challenges, renewing your resilience to navigate life’s ebbs and flows. The collective energy of our group propels you forward, igniting your inner strength.
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Your journey to holistic wellness begins with a single step – so claim your spot today and embark on a transformative adventure that honors our roots, nurtures our spirits, and thrives in this sanctuary of strength and unity.
We begin Monday, February 12, 2024, through March 18, 2024.
For 90 minutes a week, you’ll be free to express what is on your mind and heart without fear of retribution from your employer, partner, child, or society!
That’s just $35 per session and $210 for six (6) weeks of collective healing!
AND ….here is one more thing we would like to offer you ——
In honor of New Beginnings, we offer $30 off on all purchases made before 11 pm on January 31, 2024 – almost equivalent to one free session!
Use promo code 30NOW at checkout to receive $30 off the program’s total cost before January 31, 2024. That brings the cost down to $180 for six weeks!
I look forward to seeing you soon.
With gratitude and anticipation,
~Gena Golden, LCSW, NBCFCH
Tapping Into Wellness Facilitator

Love Your Life! Uncover & Embrace Your Inner Strength & Beauty
2024-02-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Portland Online, Zoom Meeting, Portland, ME, 04050, United States
For women who have given EVERYTHING to everyone else and are ready to rediscover themselves and fall back in love with their lives!

SoulCollage & Creative Journaling: Methods for Self-Understanding
2024-02-11 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Andross, 14 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Join us for a joyous day of in-person connection and creativity!

This workshop is open to anyone interested in coming together in an intimate group of 8 participants and experiencing and learning more about these creative practices. **For therapists and helping professionals, we will also discuss how you could assist your clients using these specialized techniques. Certificates with 5 contact hours will be awarded to professionals.
Learn about the practice and clinical applications of SoulCollage® and Creative Journaling as not only creative approaches for personal awareness and development, but also as powerful projective tools and psychological intervention in treatment. SoulCollage® is an expressive method designed to help individuals strengthen the often-muffled inner voices that live within each of us. Using the artistic/visual technique of SoulCollage®, the rational left brain is bypassed, and the unconscious becomes visible. This is a meditative, creative process that can be used in a personal self-care practice, in groups, or individual sessions.
The Creative Journal Method uses non-dominant writing as a tool to access the wisdom of our inner voices and the messages coming through the cards we create. This writing technique also bypasses the rational left brain and gives us access to a spontaneous, playful, voice of Inner Wisdom.
These creative tools are used in a variety of clinical settings with a range of populations such as eating disorders, trauma, couples and family work, addictions, etc.
Those who complete the workshop will:
*Define the SoulCollage ® process using the four suits in a SoulCollage ® deck
*Personally experience the SoulCollage® process through card-making
*Gain a basic understanding of the Creative Journaling Method
*Identify therapeutic situations which are likely to respond well to the SoulCollage® and Creative Journaling interventions
*Gain practical information regarding materials and other resources for SoulCollage® and the
Creative Journaling Method
Meet the Facilitators:
Bodhi Simpson, PhD, LCPC, ATR is an art therapist and trained SoulCollage® facilitator who is passionate about assisting individuals in learning tools and techniques that increase personal awareness and encourage full expression. Bodhi received her SoulCollage® facilitator training from Seena Frost, M. Div., M.A., the creator of SoulCollage®.
Shiila Safer is an intuitive artist, author, and certified Creative Journal Expressive Arts Institute Instructor. Shiila received her training from art therapist Dr. Lucia Capacchione, author of Recovery of Your Inner Child, The Power of the Other Hand, The Creative Journal and many other books that bring together psychology, science, and creativity. Shiila’s greatest joy is to awaken people to their innate creativity and deep connection with the natural world.
