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Mindful yoga is a time to pause and connect with your breath and movement.
Class begins with some breath meditation. We then move into gentle, seated yoga poses.
It’s a wonderful class for everyBODY.
Donation-based class.
All are welcomed
Thursdays 6:15 pm-6:50 pm
Located at The Center 400 N. Walnut Street, Itasca IL . 60143
Mending Nets Ministries, along with Positive Intentions Foundation, present a “Meditation Gathering” on Thursdays at 7 pm located at The Center.
The gathering is open to all. No registration is required. Donations are accepted.
Meditation has many positive benefits from decreasing stress hormones and blood pressure to releasing dopamine and giving the brain’s thinking area some time to go off-line.
If you have always wanted to try meditation and were not sure where to start, join us! We will give you some tools to help you on this journey.
For more information go to www.staydrugfree.org
Join us for an engaging Yoga Nidra Workshop that offers a restorative experience for your mind and body. This workshop will guide participants through deep relaxation techniques and mindfulness practices designed to enhance overall well-being. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the benefits of Yoga Nidra in a supportive environment.
Reserve your spot today!
Take time for a soul-nourishing experience designed to calm your mind, rejuvenate your body, and restore your spirit. Join Joy & Jennifer for a relaxing women's yoga retreat at a private residence in McHenry, IL
Remove all distractions and limit exposure to tv, social media, alcohol, and other distractions that zap our energy. This retreat offers a space to relax, rest, and rest.
The retreat offers:
◦ Daily guided meditation sessions to cultivate inner peace and clarity.
◦ Gentle yoga classes suitable for all levels, fostering physical strength, flexibility, and mindfulness
◦ Experience therapeutic & restorative yoga for all levels
◦ Meditation and mindfulness
◦ Nature walks amidst the serene surroundings, allowing you to reconnect with the earth and find solace in its beauty.
◦ Free time for reflection, journaling, or simply unwinding in the tranquility of nature
◦ Nutritious, locally sourced meals designed to nourish your body and support your well-being
◦ And space to slow down and to connect with yourself and others
Give yourself the gift of rest. Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend.
Pricing for 2 days, 1 night, 4 meals and light snacks
Single Room (sleeps 1) $475
Double Room (Sleeps 2-3) $435
Bunk Room (Sleeps 5) $360
Game Room (Sleeps 2) $280
Theater Room (Sleeps 3) $250
Day Retreat (2 days without lodging) $225
LINK TO SIGN UP https://omella.com/kvfhj/pages/xhesw/edit
*Limited Space- 14 spaces available.
Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County invites our social service colleagues to a one-day symposium designed to "help the helpers." We know firsthand the toll that the pandemic took (and continues to take) on frontline mental health and social service providers and hope you'll join us to rest, renew and restore your personal well-being.
Jennifer, from Mending Nets, presents “Trauma-Informed Yoga for Helper and Helpee”.
SOLD OUT! We will keep you updated about our next retreat in September.
Take time for a soul-nourishing experience designed to calm your mind, rejuvenate your body, and restore your spirit. Join Joy & Jennifer for a relaxing women's yoga retreat at a private residence in McHenry, IL
Dates: May 4-5 2024
Time: Saturday 10 am-Sunday 3pm
Location: McHenry, IL
Remove all distractions and limit exposure to tv, social media, alcohol, and other distractions that zap our energy. This retreat offers a space to relax, rest, and rest.
The retreat offers:
- [ ] Daily guided meditation sessions to cultivate inner peace and clarity.
- [ ] Gentle yoga classes suitable for all levels, fostering physical strength, flexibility, and mindfulness
- [ ] Experience therapeutic & restorative yoga for all levels
- [ ] Meditation and mindfulness
- [ ] Nature walks amidst the serene surroundings, allowing you to reconnect with the earth and find solace in its beauty.
- [ ] Free time for reflection, journaling, or simply unwinding in the tranquility of nature
- [ ] Nutritious, locally sourced meals designed to nourish your body and support your well-being
- [ ] And space to slow down and to connect with yourself and others
Give yourself the gift of rest. Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend.
Limited Space
Price *Meals included
Single room $500 per person
Double room (2 available) $425 per person
Bunk room (5 available) $350 per person
Game room (2 available) $250 per person
Theater $225 per person
Day Retreat $200 per person
Rhuomai Studio welcomes, Jennifer Swets, as guest teacher for their 200-hr YTT. Jennifer will be teaching on the Yin section of the yoga YTT session. YTT participants will delve into the profound practice of Yin yoga with an expert in the field. The session will focus on the slow-paced, meditative style of yin yoga that targets the deep connective tissues of the body. As the guest speaker shares insights on the philosophy and benefits of Yin yoga, trainees will learn about the importance of holding postures for extended periods to enhance flexibility and cultivate a sense of inner calm. Through a combination of theory and practice, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the principles behind Yin yoga and how it complements other dynamic forms of yoga. Jennifer’s wisdom and guidance enriched the YTT experience, leaving participants inspired to integrate the transformative practice of Yin yoga into their teaching repertoire.
Solutions for Care is a non-profit social service agency, committed to preserving the independence and dignity of all older adults and those living with disabilities, being their advocate, and working to find the best available resources that lead to greater self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life. Solutions for Care services all of Berwyn, Cicero, and most of North Proviso Township.
Join us in partnership with Illinois University Extension program and Jennifer from Mending Nets, for a day of insightful discussions, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect.
Let's embrace the winter season with a focus on self-care and holistic wellness.
Save the date for our Winter Seminar - an event designed to inspire and empower older adults to lead fulfilling and healthy lives.
The day will include:
Interactive Education: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and learning sessions tailored to the needs and interests of older adults.
Yoga and Mindfulness: Discover the benefits of yoga and mindfulness practices for promoting physical and mental well-being.
Healthy Habits Workshop: Explore practical tips and strategies for maintaining healthy habits in daily life.
Care Hosting Solutions: Learn about innovative care hosting solutions that prioritize the well-being and comfort of older adults.
Leaving a Mark: An Insightful Conversation on Trauma
During Renew, Pastor Bob and Jennifer will lead an insightful conversation about the lasting impact of trauma. They will delve into the depths of the human spirit, exploring the ways in which trauma leaves an indelible mark on one's life.
Together they will acknowledge that trauma doesn't discriminate and discuss the many layers of trauma, from specific events that haunt one's memories to the pervasive aftermath that lingers in the subconscious. They explore how trauma can shape one's perception of the world, influencing relationships, career choices, and even one's self-worth.
Pastor Bob and Jennifer will leave the Renew community with hope. They emphasize the power of community, drawing upon the transformative strength of support networks and therapeutic interventions. They shed light on the resilience that lies within each individual, sparking a beacon of possibility in the face of adversity.
Through their compassionate exchange, Pastor Bob and Jennifer unveil the importance of acknowledging and processing trauma—both on an individual and societal level. They remind us that though trauma may leave a mark, it does not define the entirety of one's existence. Instead, it is an invitation to embark on a journey of healing, growth, and empowerment.
Relax & Renew 2023
Women’s Yoga Retreat
With Joy & Jennifer
Take time for yourself this fall to relax and renew.
When: Saturday, October 14th til Sunday, October 15th
Time: Starts Saturday at 10 am. End Sunday 3 pm
Where: Private retreat house in McHenry, IL
Address given upon registration
Link to register: https://forms.gle/X3SwAGywf4yRq6Ga7
Price: *meals included
$350 Single Room (1)
$325 double room (2)
$300 bunk room (4)
$250 Game room (2)
$225 Theater room (1)
$200 Day Retreat
Limited Space- availability for 17 retreaters
Retreat Outline:
Saturday
• 10:00 am Welcome and Settle in
• 10:30 am-12:30 pm Refine & Restore Whole Body Therapeutics and workshop with Joy
• 1:00 pm light lunch
• 3:15-4:45 pm restorative yoga class with Jennifer
• 6:00 pm dinner
• Unwind by the fire
• 8:30 pm Yoga Nidra
• Reflective time
Sunday
• 7:30 am nature walk *(optional) or
• 8:00 am morning meditation
• 9:00 am light breakfast
• 10:30 am-12:30 pm Refine & Restore with Joy
• 1:00 pm lunch
• 2:00 pm closing circle
• 3:00 pm good-byes
Suggested Items to Bring:
• Yoga mat
• Water bottle
• Sunglasses/Hat
• Comfortable walking shoes
*Props will be provided
Tribalance Yoga Studio and lead teacher, Joy Antipow, welcomes Jennifer as she teaches trauma-informed yoga. Their yoga school students will discover what trauma is, the effects it has on the mind and body, and how trauma plays a role in our daily lives. Jennifer discusses how yoga and meditation aid in processing our trauma and how a trauma-informed class can help facilitate the healing process. And will lead the class in a trauma informed practice.
Jennifer joins the Renew crew to introduce some mindfulness tools to aid in a more fruitful prayer life.
CrossYoga welcome’s Jennifer as a guest teacher for their international teacher training. Jennifer will be teaching on yoga theory and techniques that benefit those in recovery from addiction.
Brianne Nicole Yoga welcomes Jennifer Swets, from Mending Nets, to speak about trauma informed yoga.
Take time for yourself this fall to relax and renew.
When: Saturday, September 17th til Sunday, September 18th
Time: Starts Saturday at 10 am. End Sunday 3 pm
Where: Private retreat house in McHenry, IL
Address given upon registration
Price: *meals included
$300 Single Room (1)
$275 double room (2)
$250 bunk room (4)
$275 Cottage sofa bed (2-4)
Retreat Outline:
Saturday
· 10:00 am Welcome and Settle in
· 10:30 am-12:30 pm Refine & Restore Whole Body Therapeutics and workshop with Joy
· 1:00 pm light lunch
· 3:15-4:45 pm yoga Restorative class with Jennifer
· 6:00 pm dinner
· Unwind by the fire
Sunday
· 7:30 am nature walk *(optional)
· 9:00 am light breakfast
· 10:30 am-12:30 pm Refine & Restore
· 1:00 pm lunch
· 2:00 pm closing circle
· 3:00 pm good-byes
Suggested Items to Bring:
· Yoga mat
· Water bottle
· Sunglasses/Hat
· Sunscreen
· Comfortable walking shoes
*Props will be provided
Sign up: https://docs.google.com/.../1jMST3dK3uiY9VOki3TSV.../prefill
Together with Christians Practicing Yoga (CYP) Jennifer from Mending Nets will be offering an online yoga class that focuses on slowing things down and finding new connections to the body. Class will begin by inviting gentle movement to ground and align the body. Then we will move into a traditional restorative class to nurture and heal the body, mind, and soul. Our time together will end with a guided mediation.
"If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath."
I’m looking forward to speaking at another @briannenicoleyoga retreat about the root challenges that get in our way of creating our own calm.
Create Your Calm yoga retreat is geared towards the student who is looking to bring more peace and serenity to their lives.
We will explore different avenues that can help you create safe space in your daily life to help create your calm.
Discover how you process stressful situations and how your mind/body reacts. By understanding our process, we can take control of our calm.
Retreat Outline:
Friday, June 10th
•Arrival/House Tour
•Visual Guided Meditation On In Home Theater
Saturday, June 11th
•Yoga
•Talk On The Root of Daily Challenges and How To Take Control To Create Your Calm
• Tibetan Bowls & Tongue Drum Experience
• Create Your Calm Take Home Box
• Thai Massage*
• Bonfire
Sunday, June 12th
•Yoga
• Guided Hike
• Closing Circle
When: Friday, June 10th 6p- Sunday June 12th 1pm
Where: Mchenry, Illinois (Private Property on The Fox River)
*Address provided upon registration
Barn Loft Sofa Bed (2) $275
• Bunk Room (6) $285
• Double Room (2) $295
• Single Room (1) $305
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ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
---Please call 847-454-3101 to book---
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Investment Includes:
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2 Nights Lodging, 2 Yoga Classes, Guided Meditation, Tibetan Bowls and Tongue Drum Experience, Guided Hike, Snacks, Breakfast Buffet and Dinner (create your own salad with vegan, vegetarian and meat options), Create Your Calm Supplies,And Bonfire
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*Thai Massage is at a separate rate.
Two Available Appointments.
30 minutes/$40(request at time of booking)
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Registration Closes June 6th
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**You are welcome to bring whatever Snacks you like or dine at surrounding restaurants/door dash.
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***Suggested Items To Bring:
Yoga mat
Water Bottle
Journal
Sunglasses/Hat
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Any Craft Items You Would Like To Bring
Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer.
Join Brianne Nicole Yoga and Jennifer Swets of Mending Nets for a day of spring healing.
The day retreat will start with a discussion on how hardships, traumas, and challenging times effect the mind/body/soul connection.
This day retreat is set up to be a safe place. There will be no judgment. Everyone is welcome.
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Event:
11:30 am -12 pm Arrival/Intro
12 pm-2 pm Discussion on how trauma effects the mind and body. Feel free to take notes
2 pm-4 pm Lunch/Private Time/Thai Massage *
4-5:15 pm Yoga and meditation
515-530 pm Closing Circle
Lunch will be a salad bar with vegan, vegetarian and meat options.
*Thai Massage:
2 15 minute sessions available
An additional investment of $20
Investment: $70
Registration closes March 20th
Register via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo with email yogawithbrianne@gmail.com
When: Saturday, March 26th
Time: 1130-530p
Location: McHenry, Il
(Private property on the Fox River. Address given upon registration)
Grief from pregnancy and infant loss can be very confusing and lonely but it doesn’t have to be. There can be healing and hope in community.
Join us on a Walk to Remember to honor and remember your baby with families who share your experience/grief/heartbreak.
Walk to Remember’s aim is to bring together those who have lost and build a community to remember.
The event will serve as a time for parents, their families, and friends to honor babies lost through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death.
The event consists of a 2.0-mile walk along the path of a private golf course.
Along the way there will be stations set up with snacks and water.
The day will start off with a welcome and reading the names of the babies gone too soon.
And end with hot dogs, chips, and beverages on the patio.
The event is held rain or shine and the course is stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Ticket price includes drawstring bag, snacks, water, and patio dinner of hot dogs, chips, and drinks.
12 years old and under are FREE
All remaining proceeds will be used to further support families’ enduring infant death.
If you would like a memory sign placed along the walk click on the "Add On" tab on the EventBrite ticket link.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-to-remember-tickets-168871692779
Guest speaking for CrossYoga to European/Canadian yoga teachers about yoga, recovery and the 12-Steps.
Step out of your comfort zone into a space of authenticity, connection, letting go, and letting in. Give yourself the time to move, meditate and be still. The weekend will be filled with “A-Ha” moments of how trauma affects our lives.
Rhuomai Studio proudly presents Yin Yoga Night. Jennifer will be our first Pop-Up instructor February 24th at 6:30 pm.
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that incorporates traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with yoga poses (asana) that are held for several minutes to slow the mind down and to work into the facia of the body.
Come to unwind, slow down and relax!
UPDATE! CLASS IS FULL. CHECK BACK FOR ANOTHER POP-UP
Please join Brianne Nicole Yoga and Mending Nets Ministries for our Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sanctuary event on Saturday, February 13th 11:30-2:30p
We will be discussing how hardships in life and trauma affect the mind and body.
Jennifer, trauma expert, and Brianne, experienced yoga teacher, and trauma survivor, will bring you on a journey toward building a new relationship with your mind and body.
Trauma is an all-encompassing term that houses:
Living in a Pandemic
Anxiety
Stress
Panic Attacks
Job Loss
Family Trouble
Loss of a Relationship
Being Bullied
Divorce
All of these and more DO effect our day to day living.
After a trauma, you begin to lose the relationship with yourself. Using a trauma-sensitive yoga practice, you can begin to move and breathe into your new self.
Begin to see your new self as strong, brave, and capable!
The Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sanctuary is set up to be a safe place. There will be no judgment. Everyone is welcome.
Event:
11:30-1:30p Discussion on how trauma affects the mind and body. Feel free to take notes
1:30-1:45p Snack (bring your own)
1:45-2:30p Trauma Sensitive Yoga practice
Investment: $65
Discount: $60/person friend discount (both students must register at the same time to receive discount). Registration Investment must be made to secure your space.
Space is limited!
Register via PayPal/Zelle/Venmo with email: yogawithbrianne@gmail.com
Questions: briannenicoleyoga@gmail.com
There is power in being present.
Too often we worry about things that haven’t happened yet or ruminate about things from the past. But if we are mindful of the present moment, there is no past or future to stress about.
Now is all we are guaranteed.
February 8th, 15th, and 22nd Jennifer will be discussing what it means to be in the present moment. And discovering tools and techniques that help us stay present and focused.
Sunday, January 31st, hear Jennifer speak at The Center on grief and the laments of our hearts. With her raw and authentic style, Jennifer will have an honest discussion about what grief is, the effects it has on us and will give tangible examples of how the Bible models our response and ability to overcome.
In the midst of all this grief and sorrow, there is hope.
Join Jennifer for an online workshop on trauma-sensitive yoga. We will discover what trauma is, the effects it has on your mind and body, and how trauma plays a role in our daily lives. We will look at how yoga and meditation can aid in processing our trauma and how a trauma-sensitive class can help facilitate the healing process.
This workshop is for everyone. Those dealing with trauma in their lives, people who love those suffering from trauma, and professionals witnessing how trauma is affecting people.
We will look at how yoga and mindfulness can aid in processing our trauma and how a trauma-sensitive yoga class can help facilitate the healing process.
The time will include breath work, asana, meditation, and journaling.
You will need a mat, journal, and something to write with.
Saturday, November 14th, 2020. 10 am-12:30 CST.
Non-refundable.
Minimum of 4 people needed.
Registration closes, Thursday, November 12th at 6 pm CST
Join Jennifer for a workshop on trauma-sensitive yoga. We will discover what trauma is, the effects it has on your mind and body, and how trauma plays a role in our daily lives. We will look at how yoga and meditation can aid in processing our trauma and how a trauma-sensitive class can hep facilitate the healing process.
This workshop is for everyone. Those dealing with trauma in their lives, people who love those suffering from trauma, and professionals witnessing how trauma is affecting people.
Register through Tribalance Yoga Center at 847-301-7305 or online HERE
Is the holiday season stressing you out?
Then give yourself the gift of self-care, and a chance to slow down during the rush of the holidays.
Join Mending Nets at The Center on Tuesday, December 17th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm to find stillness and peace.
The night will include meditation, gentle yoga and a chance to just be still.
All are welcomed!
The event is FREE
Yoga mats provided
Located at 400 N. Walnut Street, Itasca IL
Have you entered a season feeling overwhelmed, spiritually depleted and uninspired? Is your soul longing to find rest and stillness?
If you can relate and desire a change this year, join Maria and Jennifer for a day of retreat and being still and prayerful knowing where our firm hope and true joy is rooted in.
Bring your Bible, your journal or notebook, yoga mat and maybe even a friend. (If you don’t have any, we will provide, even the friend!)
Our time together will be spent much in silence, prayer and meditation being present with our God. We really want you to have a special time to be still, draw near to God and experience HOPE and true JOY.
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019
Cost: $75, Lunch and light snacks provided
Schedule
9 am-9:15 Arrive and Get settled
9:15-9:30 am Welcome
9:30-10:00 am-Scripture and Gentle Yoga
10:00 am-11:30 am Meditation, Prayer and Journaling
11:30-12:30 Light Lunch
12:45-2 pm-Gathering Circle
2:15-3:00 pm Yoga Flow
3:00-3:30 pm Be Still
3:30-4:30 pm Closing Talk and Prayer
Email Jennifer@mendingnetsministries.org with questions.
Guiding Survivor Advocates into a gentle yoga practice with breath, movement and mediation.
Jennifer will be a featured speaker at Shared Hope International’s JuST Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The JuST Conference is the nation’s leading conference on juvenile sex trafficking.
This unforgettable and inspiring conference features today’s most pressing issues in the anti-trafficking field. Presentations and workshops focus on skill-building, survivor experiences, cross-discipline collaboration, task force development, case studies and lessons learned. The JuST Conference continues to stand by the motto that each person has a role to play in preventing and ending commercial sexual exploitation, and that a collaborative community response is critical.
Jennifer will be presenting on how the effects of trauma effects the mind, body and soul and how movement and meditation facilitate healing.
