Give yourself the gift of a mini-retreat day at MAST
This holiday season, treat yourself or someone special to the ultimate gift of self-care and rejuvenation with a mini-retreat day at MAST. We have curated a unique experience that brings together a variety of well-being offerings from multiple practitioners, designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul.
For just $55, our Day Pass covers all offerings, including access to all sessions, as well as nourishing food and fresh juices catered by Lemon Press. It's a small investment for an incredible day dedicated to your well-being and self-care.
Give yourself or someone special the gift of a mini-retreat day at MAST this holiday season. You deserve this opportunity to unwind, recharge, and nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Join us and embark on a transformative journey towards greater well-being and personal growth.
Offerings, Practitioners, and Schedule
The Bliss Circle with Holly Ruth Finigan 8:00-9:00am
Deeply connect with yourself. Come experience Holly’s heart-opening breathwork & meditation practice where you’ll have the sacred space to clear and release what no longer serves you and the opportunity to call in what you really want in life. The Bliss Circle includes a blessing and manifestation exercise at the end of each session.
Qigong with Gerry Holmes 9:45-10:45am
Qi Gong translates from Mandarin as Energy Skill; it is a broad term that can refer to thousands of particular practices intended for healing, martial arts, and even spiritual cultivation. The practices explored in this class will include Standing Meditation, designed to correct the posture and open up the energetic channels of the body, Five Animal Qi Gong, an athletic set of Qi Gong movements designed to purify and strengthen the internal organs, Baduanjin or Eight Silk Brocade, designed to make the body move smoothly and light as silk, as well as several other sets of Qi Gong movements, intended for specific effects on the body. Qi Gong parallels Yoga Asana practice in some senses in that there can be set movements that involve stretching. Still, one difference is that there is a high focus on perceiving energy moving through the body and that there are specific sets of movements that are intended to be done consistently over time for the desired outcomes. This class will explore various Qi Gong sets accompanied by Standing Meditation, Philosophy, and basic Tai Chi martial exercises.
Mantra and Meditation with Ayagui Agui 11:30am-12:30pm
This profound practice is designed to help you dive deep into the ocean of tranquility, calm your mind, and connect with your inner self. Ayagui will guide you through the chanting of sacred mantras in combination with ancient breathing techniques, allowing for your true essence to awaken as you tap into your unique vibratory frequency and feel a greater sense of self.
Yin for Energy and Vitality with Chip Davis 1:15-2:15pm
Yin balances and grounds the Qi, or life force energy, within the body by focusing on the breath while holding floor postures for longer periods of time. Yin postures create health and healing in the connective tissues of the body- the ligaments, tendons, and fascia- and complement a host of other physical practices and sports, including, but not limited to, Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, running, biking, swimming, surfing, tennis, golf, and strength training. Yin Yoga evolved through a combination of different philosophies, geographies, and practices. While its philosophical roots stretch back thousands of years, derived from similar beliefs in ancient Chinese and Hindu cultures, the structural aspects of the postures developed more recently. In this offering, participants will not only practice Yin Yoga, and learn about the history and evolution of the modality, but they will also be guided on a unique journey through dharma talks led by Chip that center on themes found within the Tao Te Ching and other similar, related texts.
Heart Song Sound Bath and Meditation with Joanna Roche 3:00-4:00pm
Journey to a deeper connection to yourself through sound, touch, visualization, and aroma therapy. During this experience, you will relax and know a sense of peace that comes with tuning into your heart and finding your own natural rhythm. Wear comfortable clothing, you will be lying down for most of the class.
Yoga Nidra with Stacey Dutra 4:45-5:45pm
Yoga Nidra, a deep and transformative relaxation technique, is expertly guided and facilitated by Stacey Dutra. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Stacey takes participants on a journey of self-discovery, allowing them to tap into their subconscious mind and unlock hidden potentials. Through her soothing voice and gentle guidance, Stacey creates a safe and nurturing environment for the practice. Yoga Nidra offers a profound sense of calm and rejuvenation, enabling individuals to release stress, anxiety, and tension from their bodies and minds. With her skilled approach, Stacey helps participants tap into the power of deep relaxation to promote healing, self-awareness, and inner peace.
TRANSFORMATION through Breathwork and Meditation with Andrew Viselli 6:30-7:30pm
Join Andrew Viselli for a transformative breathwork and meditation session where he will not only outline how breathwork and meditation have changed his life but will also show you how to integrate the practices into your own. Participants will begin class by grounding into the breath in order to calm the nervous system. From there, the class will move into an intuitive style of breathwork based on the needs of the group and the present moment. The class will end with a silent meditation to ground and integrate the transformative experience.