OVERVIEW

Are you looking for an inspiring and stimulating retreat experience during this time where travel may be a bit limited? We introduced our “Virtual Vacation” series to help add some connection back into our lives with seasonal at-home getaways aligning with the EPM ethos - connection through wellness, unique experiences, creative outlets, and self-care.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021 - Connect with us on this “Virtual Vacation” - an online community experience and retreat from your home. We will meet for a special 1-day event where we’ll connect, move & breathe together, then enjoy some time learning and painting together…all in good fun! Think of it as creativity for meditation. All levels welcome!

TRAVEL WITH US VIRTUALLY

We are excited to continue with this Yoga & Creativity series where we’ll get to create images from the locations where we hold retreats. During this time where we may not be able to be in there in-person, we’ll travel there virtually. JUNE we are “traveling” to VENICE! We’ll be working in watercolor and creating a piece that will transport us to the landscapes of southern France with inspirations from the many artists that created masterpieces in that area. Think pastels, reflections, crumbling pattina, textures, and of course water!

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’ll begin with a welcome yoga class and meditation in order to get us relaxed, focused, and ready to get our creative juices flowing. Then after a small break to get set up for our creativity class, we’ll have a little get-to-know for guests to say hello, before Julian leads us in an exploratory art class.

ALL LEVELS WELCOME! We’ll just enjoy making marks, learning some fun techniques, and creating something together. Art as meditation - it’s about the journey and the focus - the outcome is just a bonus! Enjoy Julian’s knowledgable instruction and very welcoming style of connecting with students.

Grab a tea (or glass of wine!) and just enjoy the process of letting go, seeing what flows, and connecting to something other than your screen/day-to-day.

DETAILS / PRICING

DATE: Sunday June 13, 2021

TIME: 11:00am - 2:00pm US EASTERN TIME

SCHEDULE: 11:00-12:15 Welcome Yoga Class & Meditation • break • Get-to-know discussion • 12:30-2:00 Creativity class

PRICING: $40 per person \ $60 for 2-people on same screen - non-refundable deposit due at sign up

INSTRUCTORS / CLASSES

This retreat will feature 2 instructors of the EPM team who will be facilitating the experience to bring you a varied mix of instruction, class themes, and topics.

ERIN LEWIS / Yoga, Meditation

EPM founder, Erin Lewis will be leading the yoga classes as well as the “Autumn Reset” Meditation class. Erin has practiced yoga since 1998 and has trained in various disciplines from Ashtanga, the Rocket series, core power yoga, as well as the Strala method, and also incorporates practices from the yin, restorative, and yoga nidra styles as well. She loves sharing not only the asana (movement) limb of yoga with others, but also the many other facets which lead to life-changing shifts in our daily habits. All levels are welcome and she will lead us in a vinyasa flow style class, as well as restorative poses, breathwork, and some meditative readings to prepare us for letting go, and renewing during our time together.

JULIAN HYZLER / Creativity + Art Class

From his home base in Italy, Julian leads many art retreats each year and is our host for the EAT.PRAY.MOVE Tuscany retreat weeks as well. In 2014, we began to collaborate outside of Italy and now co-host our FORM+FOCUS retreats which combine yoga, meditation, and movement alongside art, photography, and creativity. Julian is the founder of EASEL&LENS where he leads painting and photography courses around the world and online. All levels are welcome and you’ll be sure to stay entertained with Julian’s witty banter and knowledgeable, artistic anecdotes.

We’d love to have you join us and can't wait to connect with you!