At Mary’s Place by the Sea, we support women with cancer through integrative services which complement our guests’ medical treatment and empower, educate and support their healing: mind, body and soul. Through retreats and integrative services, we connect women diagnosed with cancer. Over the course of their retreats, our guests become a support system for... Read More
About the Class: In this 30-minute class you will practice everything mindfully: breathing, listening, feeling physical and emotional sensations. Being mindful, or practicing mindfulness, is being attentive in the present moment with intention and on purpose with an attitude of openness, curiosity, acceptance and no judgment. You will be guided through breathwork that allows you to... Read More
About the Class: Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet... Read More
About the Class: A gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination to produce calm and peaceful images in the mind, which helps to create harmony between the mind and body. Guided imagery involves all the senses, the entire body and emotions. This practice allows our guests to tap into their inner strength to... Read More
About the Class: Expressive Writing uses the act of writing and processing the written word to link feelings to events. Writing in this form helps gradually ease feelings of emotional trauma, provides a safe and cathartic experience and helps to reduce stress. About the Practitioner: Carol has an M.A. in Human Services and Counseling. She has facilitated... Read More
About the Class: Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet the comfort... Read More
About the Class: What is mindfulness meditation? Explore the foundations of mindfulness meditation. Practice mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, self-compassion and loving-kindness. Open to those who are beginning or experienced in meditation.
About the Class: This gentle form of yoga promotes physical and mental relaxation. It is practiced at a slow pace and focuses on long holds while incorporating breathing and pranayama techniques. Please bring a large towel or blanket to class. About the Practitioner: Cheryl has been sharing her love of teaching yoga for over 18 years. She... Read More
About the Class: Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet the comfort... Read More
About the Class: Writing can heal. Participants will engage in several short writing exercises. No experience necessary. All are welcome. About the Practitioner: Anna, a cancer survivor, is a bilingual writer (English/German) based in New York City. She has been teaching writing at the City College of New York for the past 18 years, has published poetry, short... Read More
About the Class: Reiki provides a gentle, noninvasive therapy that is deeply relaxing. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method that treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Beneficial effects include relaxation, balance, and feelings of peace and well-being.
About the Class: Recommended for guests who have participated in an Introduction to SoulCollage® class. In this session, you will dive deeper into the SoulCollage® process and create additional cards to add to your decks. You will need a scissor and a glue stick or tape to participate, and the rest of the materials will be sent to... Read More
About the Class: In this 30-minute class you will practice everything mindfully: breathing, listening, feeling physical and emotional sensations. Being mindful, or practicing mindfulness, is being attentive in the present moment with intention and on purpose with an attitude of openness, curiosity, acceptance and no judgment. You will be guided through breathwork that allows you to... Read More
About the class: In this one-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of EFT and engage in a guided group session so you can discover the benefits of tapping as a self-regulating practice that not only enhances your emotional well-being, but may also provide relief from physical ailments. This holistic self-care experience is shaped by you and... Read More
About the Class: Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet... Read More
About the Class: Expressive Writing uses the act of writing and processing the written word to link feelings to events. Writing in this form helps gradually ease feelings of emotional trauma, provides a safe and cathartic experience and helps to reduce stress. About the Practitioner: Carol has an M.A. in Human Services and Counseling. She has facilitated... Read More
About the Class: What is mindfulness meditation? Explore the foundations of mindfulness meditation. Practice mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, self-compassion and loving-kindness. Open to those who are beginning or experienced in meditation.
About the Class: Our certified practitioners provide an opportunity for guests to focus upon a sound, object, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to reduce stress, promote relaxation and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. About the Practitioner: Susan's educational/professional background is as a master’s prepared pediatric nurse practitioner. Throughout her career... Read More
About the Class: This gentle form of yoga is practiced while seated in a chair or using a chair for stability during standing poses. Sessions focus on improving balance, relieving stress, and increasing flexibility, circulation, and strength. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet the comfort level of those practicing. About... Read More
About the Class: Our certified practitioners provide an opportunity for guests to focus upon a sound, object, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to reduce stress, promote relaxation and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
About the class: In this one-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of EFT and engage in a guided group session so you can discover the benefits of tapping as a self-regulating practice that not only enhances your emotional well-being, but may also provide relief from physical ailments. This holistic self-care experience is shaped by you and... Read More
About the Class: In this 30-minute class you will practice everything mindfully: breathing, listening, feeling physical and emotional sensations. Being mindful, or practicing mindfulness, is being attentive in the present moment with intention and on purpose with an attitude of openness, curiosity, acceptance and no judgment. You will be guided through breathwork that allows you to... Read More
About the Class: Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet... Read More
About the Class: A gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination to produce calm and peaceful images in the mind, which helps to create harmony between the mind and body. Guided imagery involves all the senses, the entire body and emotions. This practice allows our guests to tap into their inner strength to... Read More
About the Class: Expressive Writing uses the act of writing and processing the written word to link feelings to events. Writing in this form helps gradually ease feelings of emotional trauma, provides a safe and cathartic experience and helps to reduce stress. About the Practitioner: Carol has an M.A. in Human Services and Counseling. She has facilitated... Read More
About the Class: Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet the comfort... Read More
About the Class: What is mindfulness meditation? Explore the foundations of mindfulness meditation. Practice mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, self-compassion and loving-kindness. Open to those who are beginning or experienced in meditation.
About the Class: This gentle form of yoga promotes physical and mental relaxation. It is practiced at a slow pace and focuses on long holds while incorporating breathing and pranayama techniques. Please bring a large towel or blanket to class. About the Practitioner: Cheryl has been sharing her love of teaching yoga for over 18 years. She... Read More
About the Class: Writing can heal. Participants will engage in several short writing exercises. No experience necessary. All are welcome. About the Practitioner: Anna, a cancer survivor, is a bilingual writer (English/German) based in New York City. She has been teaching writing at the City College of New York for the past 18 years, has published poetry, short... Read More
About the Class: Reiki provides a gentle, noninvasive therapy that is deeply relaxing. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method that treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Beneficial effects include relaxation, balance, and feelings of peace and well-being.
About the class: In this one-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of EFT and engage in a guided group session so you can discover the benefits of tapping as a self-regulating practice that not only enhances your emotional well-being, but may also provide relief from physical ailments. This holistic self-care experience is shaped by you and... Read More
About the Class: In this 30-minute class you will practice everything mindfully: breathing, listening, feeling physical and emotional sensations. Being mindful, or practicing mindfulness, is being attentive in the present moment with intention and on purpose with an attitude of openness, curiosity, acceptance and no judgment. You will be guided through breathwork that allows you to... Read More
About the class: In this one-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of EFT and engage in a guided group session so you can discover the benefits of tapping as a self-regulating practice that not only enhances your emotional well-being, but may also provide relief from physical ailments. This holistic self-care experience is shaped by you and... Read More
About the Class: Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet... Read More
About the Class: Expressive Writing uses the act of writing and processing the written word to link feelings to events. Writing in this form helps gradually ease feelings of emotional trauma, provides a safe and cathartic experience and helps to reduce stress. About the Practitioner: Carol has an M.A. in Human Services and Counseling. She has facilitated... Read More
About the Class: Our certified practitioners provide an opportunity for guests to focus upon a sound, object, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to reduce stress, promote relaxation and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
About the Class: Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet the comfort... Read More
Anne Kirms has been a long time Healing Practitioner for Mary’s Place by the Sea. Anne offers Christian-based prayer support relative to our guest’s cancer experience.
Yoga nidra is a deep and relaxing guided meditation experience that will allow you to let go of distractions and worries and connect with your deeper self. This is a practice that supports our restfulness and sleep patterns. It’s also a relaxation technique for releasing stress and tension held in the body. The practice is... Read More
About the class: In this one-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of EFT and engage in a guided group session so you can discover the benefits of tapping as a self-regulating practice that not only enhances your emotional well-being, but may also provide relief from physical ailments. This holistic self-care experience is shaped by you and... Read More
About the Class: In this 30-minute class you will practice everything mindfully: breathing, listening, feeling physical and emotional sensations. Being mindful, or practicing mindfulness, is being attentive in the present moment with intention and on purpose with an attitude of openness, curiosity, acceptance and no judgment. You will be guided through breathwork that allows you to... Read More
About the Class: Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet... Read More
About the Class: A gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination to produce calm and peaceful images in the mind, which helps to create harmony between the mind and body. Guided imagery involves all the senses, the entire body and emotions. This practice allows our guests to tap into their inner strength to... Read More
We welcome guests for a maximum of two overnight retreats (one per year) while in guidelines. Day retreats are limited to three per year while in guidelines.