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Mandala Meditations by the SEA - A Creativity Circle w/Desiree East

Sunday, October 27, 2019
4:00 PM 5:00 PM

YOGA by the SEA, Oxnard Beach Park Oxnard, CA, 93035 United States (map)

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Are you looking for a creative way to achieve FOCUS, CLARITY, & RELAXATION, while deepening your INTUITION and developing a SACRED CREATIVE PRACTICE?

Please join me in circle with the YOGA by the SEA community, as we connect with the creation of sacred mandalas through creative meditation.

Mandalas are a form of sacred geometry whose patterns could be found in natural forms, like flowers, snowflakes, nautical shells, and honeycombs. Mandalas have been used for centuries, in some sort of form or fashion, by different cultures and religions throughout the world.

It is represented by a circle, which is a symbol for life, and the creation of mandalas have been used as a form of meditation, ritual, healing, inspiration, and self-expression.

You will create your very own unique mandala creation and experience the benefits of meditation and relaxation, while exercising your creative mind and embracing present moment awareness.

You will also deepen your practice of using the power of intention to create positive changes in your life, while creating artwork that is both beautiful and meaningful.

DETAILS

WHEN: Summer + Fall 2019

Every LAST Sunday of the month at 4pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to find parking and settle in, as we will start promptly at 4pm.

You are welcome to drop-in to a single class or come to all scheduled classes.

June 30th - Flower Mandalas

July 28th - Mandala Journaling

Aug 25th - Flower Mandalas

Sept 29th - Mandala Journaling

Oct 27th - Flower Mandalas

SUGGESTED ART SUPPLIES:

Something to write/draw on: Journal, sketchbook, or unlined paper w/clipboard
Pens, pencils, colored markers
FLOWERS + NATURAL ELEMENTS: On alternating dates scheduled for the creation of mini FLOWER MANDALAS, please bring a bouquet of flowers.
They could be an old bouquet that is on its way out or a fresh bouquet. Or you could simply gather natural elements from your garden, like flowers, petals, herbs, leaves, twigs, seed pods, stones (perhaps your favorite crystals), feathers, etc.
I invite you to bring enough material to create a personal-sized (yes, like the size of a pizza pan, around 8-12”) mini mandala.

PREPARE FOR SITTING COMFORTABLY IN CIRCLE:

Bring Towel/blanket
Meditation pillow or something comfortable to sit on like a low-back beach chair
Dress in comfortable clothes & layers (on hot days bring a hat & water; on cold days warm layers, even warm hat & gloves, socks!)

WHERE: Oxnard Beach Park

We will meet where the YOGA by the SEA (YbtS) community gathers. All YbtS Classes are held in OXNARD BEACH PARK in the northwest corner of the park, closer to Mandalay Shores.

Please, follow these directions to find our two locations: From Harbor Blvd, turn on Oceanaire St all the way to Mandalay Beach Rd, Left on Mandalay Beach Rd, find us on the grass during week and on the beach on the weekends or holidays.

Schedule + location subject to change:

Classes are cancelled only during heavy rains or strong winds as YbtS instructors are committed to guide you through various experiences what Mother Nature stores for us! Any class updates/cancellations are posted on YbtS meetup website & YbtS Facebook.

COST:

All YbtS Classes are DONATION BASED, which makes them affordable to EVERYONE. You're invited to practice GRATITUDE and donate the amount that makes you feel GENEROUS! While donating, please, consider that your contributions are the only financial compensation for YbtS instructors’ time & effort, and YbtS classes are in most cases their only source of income.

RSVP:

We encourage ALL ATTENDEES to RSVP on YOGA by the SEA Meetup to get notifications about classes updates, however even if you don't RSVP you are welcome to join YbtS classes whenever your schedule allows! NEW STUDENTS will be asked to fill out one time release form (you can view the form & even print it from meetup website http://files.meetup.com/1683075/YOGA%20by%20the%20SEA%20Agreement%20of%20Release%20and%20Waiver%20of%20Liability%20For.pdf or you can fill it out at the class site).