Join us OCTOBER 14 for a workshop designed to help you navigate the seasonal transition, manage anxiety, and consciously let go of what’s no longer serving you. XALARA is our new workshop series designed to help you live with greater ease through science-backed practices, philosophy, and myth. This month we explore easing anxiety and letting go through the lens of the Persephone myth and working with the season. History and mythology meet an experiential workshop for this one! The workshop will be taught by Yia Mas founder Kristina and special guest, Well + Good staff writer (and Greek goddess) Mary Grace Garis!

First, we’ll do some breathwork and guided visualization meditation. These practices are designed to soothe the nervous system, clear stagnation, and help you connect more deeply with your intuition.

Next, we’ll share the story of the Persephone myth and what we know about the Eleusinian mysteries. We’ll discuss the stories (hey, fun should be had too!) and use writing prompts to explore how we can apply these archetypal tales to our lives. What do you need to lay to rest? What’s holding us back from that? Cycles of death and rebirth are found in all of nature. Can you let things go? COVID has heightened anxiety for so many, and many people have experienced it for the first time ever. This workshop will help you understand and cope with anxiety around change and uncertainty.

OCTOBER 14
7:30 PM EST
If you can’t make it live, no problem! We’ll record this workshop and everyone who purchases will receive a link and materials within 24 hours of the live event.

Note that this will take place on Zoom. You will receive a link to the workshop the day of - your receipt for purchase will not contain the Zoom link :)

Our special co-teacher for the night is Mary Grace Garis. Mary Grace is a journalist, columnist, and silver medalist of the 2019 office Halloween party for her Mrs. Maisel costume. Her uniquely effervescent articles and ersatz diary entries can be found in such publications as Elle Magazine, BUST Magazine, Bitch Media, VinePair, AudioFemme, and HelloGiggles. Currently she serves as the Lifestyle writer for Well+Good, preaching the noble word on arousal oil, astrology, and therapy accessibility.