The Resiliency Center

Rumi & Friends: Mystical and Nature-based Poetry Gatherings
2030-09-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2030-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2030-11-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2030-12-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2031-01-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2031-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Do you love the poetry of Sufi mystics Rumi and Hafiz? Are you inspired by the writings of nature poets Mary Oliver and John O’Donohue? Are you curious about our interconnectedness with the Mystery, each other, and the natural world? If you’re seeking connection and inspiration, join us.
Join Elizabeth Venart for spiritual and nature-based poetry readings and group discussions monthly. She will share a few of her favorite pieces and invite you to share your insights and what inspires you from the poetry shared. You can also attend and simply listen. The evening begins with time for quiet meditation and connection.

Laughter Yoga
2030-09-18 10:15 - 10:45, 2030-09-25 10:15 - 10:45, 2030-10-02 10:15 - 10:45, 2030-10-09 10:15 - 10:45, 2030-10-16 10:15 - 10:45, 2030-10-23 10:15 - 10:45, 2030-10-30 10:15 - 10:45, 2030-11-06 10:15 - 10:45 and 16 more dates
Laughter Yoga is an exercise and wellness routine that combines fun laughter activities with deep yoga breathing. It was developed by Dr. Madan Kataria in India in 1995 and has now expanded to over 6000 laughter clubs worldwide.
Anyone can Laugh for No Reason, without relying on humor, jokes or comedy.
In laughter yoga, we stimulate laughter is simulated as a body exercise in a group. Using eye contact and childlike playfulness, it soon turns into real and contagious laughter. The concept of Laughter Yoga is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake and real laughter. One gets the same physiological and psychological benefits.
These benefits include:

improved mood,
strengthened immune system functioning,
decreased stress,
lowered blood pressure, and
experiences of pain relief.

To top it off, laughing is FUN! Laughing in community? Even better! More information on laughter yoga can be found at www.laughteryoga.org.
To learn more about bringing Laughter Yoga to your organization, community event, family reunion and more, contact Elizabeth Venart at elizabethvenart@counselingsecure.com or 215-233-2002.
