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

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.

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. Isabel's class begins with about 15 minutes of breathing and seated movement, followed by 15 minutes of a body scan and ending... 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 Practitioner: Susan's educational/professional background is as a master’s prepared pediatric nurse practitioner. Throughout her career... Read More

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 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: 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: Mindful Meditation is about noticing and noting what is happening to you and around you. It's about attending. Awareness. It’s about paying attention. It is about not judging the experience you are having while sitting.  Mindful Meditation, unlike traditional meditation, brings all of the senses to your experience. It is both an... 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: 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. Isabel's class begins with about 15 minutes of breathing and seated movement, followed by 15 minutes of a body scan and ending... 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 Practitioner: Susan's educational/professional background is as a master’s prepared pediatric nurse practitioner. Throughout her career... 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 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: 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. Isabel's class begins with about 15 minutes of breathing and seated movement, followed by 15 minutes of a body scan and ending... 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 Practitioner: Susan's educational/professional background is as a master’s prepared pediatric nurse practitioner. Throughout her career... Read More

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 Practitioner: Zulma has a B.A. in Theology and Education. She is also a Certified Life Coach, Body Psychotherapist, Reiki Master and Yoga Instructor.

About the Class: This active 3-part, ancient breathwork technique connects you with body consciousness, inner wisdom, love, creativity, and intuition. You'll be guided every step of the way with music to enhance your experience. *Contraindicated for people with epilepsy. About the Practitioner: Jennifer Behre Caputo has developed a reputation of excellence for her expertise in... Read More

About the Class: Lymphatic Chair Yoga is used to strengthen your immune system. About the Practitioner: Zulma has a B.A. in Theology and Education. She is also a Certified Life Coach, Body Psychotherapist, Reiki Master and Yoga Instructor.

Workshop Description:  Each month, this sixty-minute workshop will introduce you to a new way to play with poetry. The workshop will begin by introducing the month’s topic which may include a free write and reading and discussing related poems. The second part will be a writing prompt which will give you an opportunity to create... 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: 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. Isabel's class begins with about 15 minutes of breathing and seated movement, followed by 15 minutes of a body scan and ending... 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 Practitioner: Susan's educational/professional background is as a master’s prepared pediatric nurse practitioner. Throughout her career... Read More

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: 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: 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: EFT, the Emotional Freedom Technique, more casually known as "Tapping", is a stress-relieving technique. It is an emotional form of acupuncture blending acupressure, kinesiology, mindfulness, exposure therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. You will learn: What EFT is The tapping points What each tapping point releases & promotes The basic tapping sequence How... 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: Join Kate on Sunday night for a relaxing sound meditation featuring her crystal alchemy singing bowls to deeply nourish your nervous system for a great night’s sleep. Benefits of vibroacoustic therapy and immersive sound include a decrease in stress and cortisol levels, increased blood circulation and ease of muscle tension, anxiety 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 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.

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

What to expect: In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting. After each session, you will have completed  a small, beginner-friendly painting. This class will be taught by watercolor instructor Kathy Trevino, who teaches at various locations along the Jersey Shore, including Over the Moon Art Studio in Asbury Park. Hope 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: 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