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Activating Calm has made an enormous difference to my life and to my practice as a therapist. Lance brought me back to my body! While body-mind connections have long been important recognitions in the psychotherapy world, most of us are still very much in our heads, as are our clients. Now I’m much more consciously starting a session with breathing, recommending bodywork, and someday when this plague ends I’ll model it. Most importantly though, Lance reminded me to be a spacious, open learner, and showed me how valuable it is for me to work on my own muscle tension. Spaciousness allows for more intuition and perception, and feels much better too! Lance, I am in your debt and very grateful. Your open, kind, affirming, funny approach to teaching is one I will carry within. - Susan H.
What You’ll Learn
Activating Calm is a 4 week supportive experience designed for those of us fed up with feeling overwhelmed and/or exhausted.
As a collective, we will work together, through weekly coaching sessions and practices, to release our exhausted, anxious or overwhelmed state and anchor more deeply into our authentic power, a calm and focused state.
This workshop exists to help us shift out of a fight or flight response, give us a new perspective, and most of all reclaim our power to help be a force for good in the world.
How this supportive experience works:
1. Four Live 1 hour Coaching Sessions on Zoom
Each week we join our peers for a live group session.
(Can't make it? No problem. The sessions will be recorded.)
LiveSchedule -
Session One -- Friday February 3rd 10am-11:15 am
Session Two -- Friday February 10th 10am-11:15 am
Session Three --Friday February 17th 10am -11:15 am
Session Four -- Friday February 24th 10am-11:15 am
Bonus Date if needed: Friday March 3rd 10am-11:15 am
2. Bite-Sized Resources & Practices
Each week will unlock a set of practices and resources that will guide you through each day of that particular week. I have been fostering these tools over the last 25 years, they include practices from the ancient wisdom traditions including Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, meditation, yoga, and breath-work. Anyone can do these daily practices and they will not take more than 10 minutes to complete - the minimum dosage required for effective change
3. Non-Judgmental Support & Accountability
Share support, insight, and questions in our 24/7 online, safe, non-judgmental circle of peers.. You'll soon discover just how much you have in common with others on this journey.
Pricing:
$249. General Public
$149 for Active Patients Use the code “VWPATIENT”
*** I never turn anyone away for financial reasons - reach out if you need support
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Lance’s thoughtful and well-structured course has improved the quality of my life in every aspect! I am experiencing more ease, patience, creativity, motivation and joy than I have in years. And the great thing is that all of the exercises are portable and accessible to us whenever/wherever we need a little more calm in our daily lives. I am also immensely grateful for the powerful sense of community created by the amazing beings on this journey. The level of compassion and awareness of each participant was inspiring and nourishing, and honestly a little surprising giving we are all remote, but sooo wonderful. Activating Calm is a gift to yourself that should not be missed! - Pauline, Boston
It’s not often that I can say I have been in a constant continuous blissful state. And yet with Lance’s Activating Calm series over a 4 week period, I have woken up each day with a smile on my face, joy in my heart and peace in my soul. The gathering of like minded individuals in community, the easy to access practices and the additional resources all have contributed to an amazing experience. I didn’t want it to end! I can’t wait for part 2. -Marion V.
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It has been said that the mind is a terrible master and a wonderful servant.
Did you know that It's normal to feel anxiety and fear, especially when faced with unknowns?
Our brains are terrific problem solvers (even when those problems are completely made up!). We have evolved over thousands of years with a brain designed to keep us safe and ultimately continue our species.
Have you experienced this?👇🏼
Our minds are able to make up lots of scenarios, especially worst-case scenarios in order to solve potential problems and keep us safe.
This gets overwhelming for our nervous system, and when put in the driver's seat often leads to activation of our flight or fight response and hormones that are all over the place.
When left unchecked this constant protection response leads to an anxious, distracted, and exhausted state.
a 4-week supportive experience
Activating Calm will expose you to your peers, powerful practices, and different perspectives.
Instead of simply giving you access to information (no need, it’s everywhere), Activating Calm is built around a supportive community. You and your fellow students will engage together in practices that will transform the way you hold yourself in the world.
the time is now
In this time of uncertainty and unknown, many of my patients, friends, and family (myself included) are experiencing new levels of overwhelm and stress.
I just saw a patient who has never experienced anxiety, say "oh, this is what anxiety feels like!"
To be honest, my nervous energy levels have been overwhelming lately. Even little things can trigger anxiety in me.
I know now more than ever that the wellness practices I have been fostering over the last 25 years; meditation, yoga, breath-work, etc are life-savers for me right now. I want to share this with you.
we don't have to go it alone
Best of all, this journey is not a solo one. You will be along side your peers who are also seeking more balance and calm in our lives. Rest assured, our journey will take place in a private, safe and inclusive space where there is mutual respect and a wealth of support.
Through these practices, you will become aware that even in overwhelm, there is always a way back to peace and well-being.
Founder of Village Wellness, Acupuncturist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher