Body Wisdom: Compassionate Self-Care Practices

Life’s demands and difficult situations can leave us feeling worn out physically, emotionally and spiritually. It’s hard to maintain relationships with those we love, including God, when we don’t feel at peace within ourselves. And yet we often neglect to care for ourselves. This class will explore simple but effective practices which can help relieve the symptoms of stress which come from both ordinary and extraordinary life events.  The practices involve gentle movement, quiet reflection, calming breath work, simple finger holds, safe touch and more.  When accompanied by the intention of connecting with God, these practices also become a form of compassionate body prayer.
Instructor: Marjorie Wilbur, adjunct supervisor at the Spiritual Direction Preparation Program at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, La Crosse