Friday, November 10 10:15 AM
WORKSHOP: “ANXIETY AS A SUPERPOWER: CHANNELING ANXIETY TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE“
Dr. Wendy Suzuki Women suffer from anxiety in record numbers and its impact on our lives can be scary. But neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki says, if you tune in to your worry and emotion and change your mindset about them, you can actually reap unexpected benefits. Join her in this workshop as she teaches you practical techniques to turn down the volume knob on anxiety and improve your life. BALANCED BODY PILATES (BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE)
Fitness Center Lawn | Limit 15 participants Gain control over your breath and balance with this unique Pilates class utilizing a variety of functional and core specific movements to engage your mind and body. (50 min) BRAIN TRAIN WORKOUT (ALL LEVELS)
Outdoor Gym | Limit 25 participants Engage your mind and challenge your body in this fast-paced and fun circuit-style workout. Grab a friend and race against others and the clock to finish an exercise and brain teaser at each station. Winners get a prize! (50 min) KAYAKING
Santa Maria Bay | Limit 14 participants In a single or double kayak, follow a guide as you explore the beautiful Sea of Cortez. From the beach to the famous “Blow Hole,” enjoy the unique views of Maravilla and the calming pace of the sea. (50 min)
OCEAN FLOW YOGA (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Yoga Pavilion | Limit 10 participants Connect with the sound and flow of the ocean as you fill your energy sphere with light and good vibes by combining victorious breath with a steady flow of the sun salutation sequence. (50 min)
Friday, November 10
11:30 AM
BALANCED BODY PILATES (BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE)
Fitness Center Lawn | Limit 15 participants Gain control over your breath and balance with this unique Pilates class utilizing a variety of functional and core specific movements to engage your mind and body. (50 min) BRAIN TRAIN WORKOUT (ALL LEVELS)
Outdoor Gym | Limit 25 participants Engage your mind and challenge your body in this fast-paced and fun circuitstyle workout. Grab a friend and race against others and the clock to finish an exercise and brain teaser at each station. Winners get a prize! (50 min) KAYAKING
Santa Maria Bay | Limit 14 participants In a single or double kayak, follow a guide as you explore the beautiful Sea of Cortez. From the beach to the famous “Blow Hole,” enjoy the unique views of Maravilla and the calming pace of the sea. (50 min) OCEAN FLOW YOGA (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Yoga Pavilion | Limit 10 participants Connect with the sound and flow of the ocean as you fill your energy sphere with light and good vibes by combining victorious breath with a steady flow of the sun salutation sequence. (50 min) 3 PM
WORKSHOP: “MEDITATION & ROMANCE: CREATING A DAILY SELF-CARE PRACTICE THAT INSPIRES YOU“
Devi Brown Ignite your fire. Join Devi Brown for a workshop on bringing more mindful romance into your self-care practices. You will create a bespoke self-care plan and personal affirmation that will ground the desires you have for your life and awaken your inner goddess. This session will include meditation and light movement.
Friday, November 10 4 PM
WOMEN’S CIRCLE
7 PM
POKER NIGHT
Las Viudas Beach Surround yourself with supportive women in this traditional ceremony exploring the strength and sacredness of femininity. Uncover and bring awareness to the false limitations within your womanhood, tend to the parts of you that have been hurt, unseen, and kept small—express and release the internalized stories that have bound you and reclaim who you really are and all your gifts.
Lena Evans & Liz Hernandez Poker Night will feature a fun and engaging poker tournament led by Lena Evans. Please join us in this relaxed and welcoming environment to learn the many health and brain benefits that playing poker can provide. Whether you are interested in learning the game as a beginner, a seasoned veteran or just want to watch and enjoy - all levels are welcome and it’s an evening not to be missed! (Sign up required to play in the tournament) Saturday, November 11
7 AM
SUNRISE RIDE
Santa Maria Bay Lawn | Limit 15 participants Get your heart pumping as you take in the fresh salt air and ocean breezes in this outdoor morning spin class. (45 min) SUNRISE YOGA & PADDLE
Santa Maria Beach | Limit 12 participants Welcome the day with intention and connection with the sun and the sea. Begin with a gentle yoga flow, saluting the sun from the beach either on your board or off, and finish with an easy paddle out on the bay to connect with the ocean’s tranquil rhythm. (45 min)
Saturday, November 11
9:30 AM
COOKING DEMO: “EASY RECIPES FOR COOKING WITH BRAINFRIENDLY FATS”
Dr. Annie Fenn Cutting back on dairy? Here's how to do it without sacrificing the deliciousness of cream in your coffee or a decadent frangipane in a fruit tart. Join chef/physician Annie Fenn for a cooking demo on nut and seedbased dairy alternatives. This workshop includes a recipe packet for plantbased, neuroprotective alternatives to milks, creams and gelatos. Yum! 10:30 AM
WORKSHOP: “A DEATH DOULA’S GUIDE TO BUILDING A LIFE’S LEGACY“
Diane Button Discover what matters most in your one precious life as author and death doula Diane Button shares "The Four Pillars of a Meaningful Life." With a simple exercise, you will discover what matters most, what truly motivates you, and how you can ensure that the life you live today is fulfilling on every level and the one of which you will be most proud. FIRE & ICE HIIT WORKOUT (ALL LEVELS)
Adult Pool Deck | Limit 10 participants Connect your breath and body with this innovative workout. Begin with a quick but effective full-body HIIT workout, followed by meditative breath work and a 2-3 minute cold plunge. The benefits are endless, from challenging the muscles and the mind, to decreasing inflammation, reducing stress and accelerating your metabolism, this class has it all! (50 min) MIND MOVERS WORKOUT (ALL LEVELS)
Club Lawn | Limit 25 participants Improve cognitive function and overall brain health with a challenging combination of plyometrics and neuro-drills. Keep your heart pumping and your mind guessing in this fun and engaging workout specifically designed to challenge the body and improve mental function. (50 min)
Saturday, November 12
PURE POWER PILATES (INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED)
Fitness Center Lawn | Limit 15 participants Ignite the fire in your core, legs, arms and back in this challenging matPilates class. Engage every muscle as you elongate and tone your body from head to toe. (50 min) YOGA SOUL (ALL LEVELS)
Las Viudas Beach | Limit 15 participants Let the rhythm of the music move through your body, mind and soul to guide you through this unique yoga flow. (50 min) 11:30 AM
FIRE & ICE HIIT WORKOUT (ALL LEVELS)
Adult Pool Deck | Limit 10 participants Connect your breath and body with this innovative workout. Begin with a quick but effective full-body HIIT workout, followed by meditative breath work and a 2-3 minute cold plunge. The benefits are endless, from challenging the muscles and the mind, to decreasing inflammation, reducing stress and accelerating your metabolism, this is class has it all! (50 min)
MIND MOVERS WORKOUT (ALL LEVELS)
Club Lawn | Limit 25 participants Improve cognitive function and overall brain health with a challenging combination of plyometrics and neuro-drills. Keep your heart pumping and your mind guessing in this fun and engaging workout specifically designed to challenge the body and improve mental function. (50 min)
PURE POWER PILATES (INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED)
Fitness Center Lawn | Limit 15 participants Ignite the fire in your core, legs, arms and back in this challenging matPilates class. Engage every muscle as you elongate and tone your body from head to toe. (50 min)
Saturday, November 11
YOGA SOUL (ALL LEVELS)
Las Viudas Beach | Limit 15 participants Let the rhythm of the music move through your body, mind and soul to guide you through this unique yoga flow. (50 min) 4 PM
WORKSHOP: “SURVIVING AND THRIVING THE CAREGIVER EXPERIENCE: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF SELF-CARE”
Liz Hernandez You cannot be a caregiver for others if you don’t care for yourself first. In this workshop, Liz Hernandez shares the many tips, tools, and techniques she developed as a caregiver during her mother’s long Alzheimer’s journey. This is a workshop for you to share your caregiving experiences and concerns – and walk away empowered with new ways to care for yourself while caring for others. 5:30 PM
SERENITY STRETCH (ALL LEVELS)
8:30 PM
EVENING OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Yoga Pavilion | Limit 15 participants Tune into the gentle strum of a ukulele and unwind into the serenity of the day’s end with this relaxing full-body stretch. (30 min)
Please choose one activity below: CANDLELIT YIN YOGA & WISH FLIGHT
Fitness Center Lawn Gently explore what your body can do and honor those accomplishments without judgment, through sitting postures, deep stretches, meditation, and pranayama (breath work). The perfect way to relax and rejuvenate the spirit, ending with a wish flight ceremony – sending all of your gratitude, manifestations and wishes for the upcoming year into the universe.
Saturday, November 11
RING OF LIGHT & ECSTATIC DANCE
Las Viudas Beach Begin this transcendental experience with a ring of light ceremony: the perfect culmination to the weekend by releasing negative thought patterns and habits into the universe to make room for new healthy habits and thoughts. Then let the music guide you into a unique and inspiring form of free dance, shifting your awareness to experience a meditative and happy state of mind through body movement.
Sunday, November 12
7 AM
CLOSING MEDITATION & SOUND BOWLS
Devi Brown | Club Amphitheater Sink into the knowledge and experiences of the powerful weekend in this recapitulation meditation as you reflect on your intentions and revelations and relax to the vibrations of sound bowls and crashing waves.