If the endless days of winter leave you longing for a mid-week emotional boost, Trumbull Congregational Church is offering an eight-week series of evening events designed to provide the perfect pick-me-up.
Called Wellness Wednesdays at TCC, the series running from February 25 through April 15 features three different activities aimed at addressing the mind, body and spirit: meditation classes and gentle yoga sessions, as well as mandala workshops where attendees will learn to paint the geometric artworks that historically have symbolized the universe and are often used in meditation.
The secular programs, which take place at the church at 3115 Reservoir Avenue, are open to all members of the community, and require no prior experience in any of the activities.
“The overall intent of this series is to create mindful moments for participants,” says Kirsten Nestro, a Trauma-informed Certified Instructor in Mindfulness Meditation who will be leading four of the sessions. “We want to enable attendees to cultivate connections to their true selves through creativity, movement and stillness.”
The schedule and fees for the three activities are as follows:
- Meditation – 6-7 p.m. on March 4, March 11, April 1 and April 15. Participation is $15 per session, or $50 for all four.
- ·Gentle Yoga – 6-7 p.m. on March 18 and April 8. Participation is $15 for either session or $25 for both.
- ·Mandala Art – 6-8 p.m. on February 25 and March 25. Participation is $40 for either session or $70 for both, with all materials included.
To register for any of the sessions, simply click this link. Advance registration is required only for the mandala workshops so the instructor can prepare the proper number of materials; otherwise, drop-ins are welcome. Those who sign up ahead of time will receive an email with additional information about the sessions, along with payment details.