About the Retreat

During this virtual mini retreat, you will be guided through yoga postures and prayer, and invited to reflect individually through journaling and to connect and share with others in community. By focusing on breath and postures, we can be intentional about how we move our bodies, and by turning inward, more easily clue into where God may be calling us. St. Ignatius teaches us that God can communicate directly with us through our inner movements, and exploring these inner movements can help us move closer to God. Finding alignment on the mat can teach us to find alignment in our daily life, with our choices, behaviors, and how we spend our time and energy aligning with God’s plan for us. Mindful breathing, movement and prayer creates opportunity to care for the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.  We’ll have an opportunity to acknowledge what we may be struggling with, move anxious or stagnant energy out of the body, and call in graces such as self-compassion, kindness, connection and hope.

Participants will be led through a slow flow yoga sequence, guided meditation (imaginative prayer), journaling, and small  group conversation. 

When is the Retreat?

Date: Sunday, January 24, 2021
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern) 

Who is the retreat for?

The retreat is open to all women in their 20s and 30s. Beginners are welcome and no prior experience with yoga is necessary.

Where is the retreat?

Wherever you'd like it to be!  All you need is the ability to log into Zoom and some space for a mat.

What do I nEed to bring?

You will need a device that allows you to log into Zoom for the retreat. 
Other suggested materials include:

• yoga mat, towel, pillow, or blanket
• journal or notebook
• pen
• ​water bottle
• handout (please download and print before the retreat)

Retreat Facilitator

Nora Blumenstein is a masters level social worker and certified 200-hr yoga teacher from Philadelphia. After graduating from the College of the Holy Cross, she served with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest in Sitka, AK where she began a career serving women. Nora has provided case management and counseling to women overcoming domestic violence
and sexual assault in Alaska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Belize. Most recently, she served as Program Director for Soroptimist International of the Americas/LiveYourDream.org, a global nonprofit serving women and girls overcoming poverty, violence, teen pregnancy, mental health and substance use obstacles. Nora lives in Portland, OR and is nourished by reading, travel, yoga, eating colorful fruits and veggies, and hiking and camping in old growth forests with her partner and her pup, Luna.

More information

As a program of the Ignatian Young Adult Ministries, Charis retreats are designed for those in their 20s and 30s. 

Contact Information:
Lauren Gaffey
Email: lgaffey@ignatianyoungadults.org

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