Full Moon Belly Dance Yin
with Emily Peterson and Keyona Aviles
(via zoom)
Drop In Class
$10 - Community
$15 - Sustainer
$20 - Supporter
The Full Moon is a time to celebrate the abundance of the Earth and all the gifts we receive. It is also a time for us to go inward and feel our own abundance and connect with what we are harvesting in our lives and how we are bringing our unique gifts out into the world, as well as honoring the gifts we have received from our ancestors. As with all Full Moons, it can be a time of release and the energies of this moon can support us in allowing forth and letting go of what holds us back from being our truest selves.
In this workshop, we’ll get in touch with our inner abundance and true nature through Yin yoga and reflection led by Emily. Following the floor-based practice, we will release what holds us back and dance in abundance through basic Egyptian style belly dance, free movement, and guided meditation led by Keyona. All who are seeking to reconnect to their feminine energy are welcome. All comfort levels with body-based practices welcome. This experience will be enhanced by a colorful scarf or two, something to write in and with, a candle, a mat, a few blankets, pillow, or bolsters We also invite you to bring objects or pictures that help you connect to and honor your ancestors.
$10 - Community
$15 - Sustainer
$20 - Supporter
It is the mission of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice to provide balanced financial accessibility to our services. We believe that what we offer should be for everyone. We offer a 3-tiered, self-selecting pricing system for events and scholarships for our professional trainings classes.
"Sustainer" prices are general admission pricing, maintaining the center’s ability to meet costs for holding an event.
"Community" pricing is for those with limited income and access to resources.
”Supporter" pricing is for those who would like to support our ability to offer community pricing and improve the center.
In order to help address the inequity in the healing community,
we also offer a 50% discount on all pricing options for BIPOC. Please use discount code: BIPOC
About Keyona & Emily:
Emily Peterson is a certified 500-hour yoga instructor, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, and the Lead Trainer for TIMBo (Trauma Innovations for Mind and Body). Formerly a competitive athlete, she began practicing yoga to manage chronic pain from injuries more than 20 years ago. While yoga was instrumental in her physical healing, Emily also discovered the power of yoga for practicing mindful acceptance. Emily's practice helped her learn to tolerate emotional discomfort and stop struggling to change the present moment, thus opening up space for healing. For Emily, yoga offered an important meditative practice and the experience of a safe connection to her body, which were transformative and led to personal healing from an eating disorder, depression, and trauma.Emily holds a B.A. in Applied Psychology.
Keyona Aviles, LMHC, earned her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in holistic practice from Lesley University. Her belief in the body as instrumental in mental and emotional healing led her to become an ACE certified personal trainer in 2003, AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor in 2006, Vinyasa Yoga instructor in 2009, and to train with Project Adventure in Adventure Based Counseling When she is not counseling or guiding workshops, Keyona enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, and creating expressive art pieces. Keyona Aviles, LMHC, founder of Inspired Release, recently opened a home-based wellness boutique / private practice where she provides therapy and treatment to women, youth, and their families. She has integrated her 15 years of clinical mental health experience with what she knows to be true for herself and so many others: awareness of the body, movement, and curiosity are crucial to emotional/mental well being and soul level healing. It is the mission of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice to provide balanced financial accessibility to our services. We believe that what we offer should be for everyone. We offer a 3-tiered, self-selecting pricing system for events and scholarships for our professional trainings classes. "Sustainer" prices are general admission pricing, maintaining the center’s ability to meet costs for holding an event. "Community" pricing is for those with limited income and access to resources. ”Supporter" pricing is for those who would like to support our ability to offer community pricing and improve the center. In order to help address the inequity in the healing community, we also offer a 50% discount on all pricing options for BIPOC. Please use discount code: BIPOC