
Collage as Creative Self Expression & Mindful Meditation: Joy of Summer with Amy Kalyn Sims
Uplifting summer collage workshop blending gentle movement, mantras, music, and guided meditation to spark creative joy. Create mindful collage art for self expression, then journal and reflect in a supportive community circle.
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A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, settle the mind, and feed the spirit. Guided creative inquiry uses the arts as a conversation with yourself, exploring longings and gifts in a nonreligious, reflective space.

A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, settle the mind, and feed the spirit. Guided creative inquiry uses the arts as a conversation with yourself, exploring longings and gifts in a nonreligious, reflective space.
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A guided expressive writing session built around a simple morning journaling ritual, rooted in evidence based therapeutic practices. Expect prompts and reflective writing aimed at stress relief, emotional processing, and improved overall health.
A guided expressive writing session built around a simple morning journaling ritual, rooted in evidence based therapeutic practices. Expect prompts and reflective writing aimed at stress relief, emotional processing, and improved overall health.
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Mindful yoga practice set among museum galleries, blending gentle movement with artistic inspiration. A calming midday reset that pairs breathwork and body awareness with the ambiance of curated visual art.

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Multi-day yoga intensives drawn from advanced teacher training dive into subtle body philosophy, yoga therapy, and breath practices. Welcoming both instructors and dedicated students for focused study in a supportive studio setting.

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Drop into an open studio for SoulCollage card making—magazine images, scissors, and glue become a hands-on tool for intuition and self-discovery. A calm small-group setting supports quiet creativity, reflection, and connection.

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Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
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A four day creative reset for women centered on slowing down and reconnecting through hands on art making in a supportive retreat environment. Expect restorative pacing, reflection, and guided creativity inside a downtown craft arts space.
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Mindful foraging practice that blends gentle yoga philosophy with hands-on plant identification and ethical harvesting tips. Expect a nature-focused learning session grounded in local ecology and practical takeaways for safe, respectful wildcrafting.

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Weekly drop in meditation practice with a quiet, reflective group atmosphere at a local meditation center. Attend in person or via Zoom for shared mindfulness and gentle community support.

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An afternoon of Saraswati-inspired myth and mantra blending devotional chanting with reflective meditation in a calm yoga-studio setting. Expect a contemplative, heart-centered practice focused on creativity, learning, and inner clarity.

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Candlelit full moon circle centered on intention setting, grounding breathwork, and shared reflective practices in a cozy yoga studio space. Expect a calm, community-driven evening of ritual, meditation, and energetic reset.

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Mixed media projects connect local ecology and personal expression through collaged animal habitats made from recycled materials and mountain landscapes with regional wildlife. The week ends with memory or shadow boxes featuring hand built clay creatures.

Mixed media projects connect local ecology and personal expression through collaged animal habitats made from recycled materials and mountain landscapes with regional wildlife. The week ends with memory or shadow boxes featuring hand built clay creatures.
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Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
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Kid-focused yoga sessions blend playful movement, breathing, and mindfulness with hands-on art projects. A summer camp style afternoon designed for creative expression, body awareness, and low pressure fun for elementary age kids.

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Hands-on mixed media artmaking connects local wildlife and mountain habitats with environmental awareness through recycled-material collages and landscape scenes. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes featuring hand-built clay creatures and personal storytelling.

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