WORKSHOPS
Admission includes access to over 40 different life-changing, workshops. Choose from a variety of hour-long activities focused around feminine health, connection and healing by these incredible wellness warriors!
Click the schedule below for workshop times and locations.
Jenny Mathews
Jenny Party: Paint and Dance Like It's Your Last Day!
Unleash your inner artist at this one-of-a-kind workshop by The Jenny Party. This unique fusion experience combines the joy of painting with the freedom of dance, creating an unforgettable event that will ignite your creativity and spirit. No prior painting or dancing experience is necessary—this workshop is all about embracing the moment, letting go of inhibitions, and celebrating life to the fullest.
Dr. Sara Thaxton, PhD, LPC
How to Cultivate Wellness Using Holistic Practices
Wellness is achieved when all dimensions of a person’s life are integrated, nurtured, and in balance: Physical, emotional, financial, social, occupational, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual. Using experiential activities, Sara will help you cultivate what this means for you so you can prioritize and maintain focus on your well-being today and beyond.
Samantha Lenza
Hoop Dancing: Flow Arts
Join Performance Artist Samantha Lenza for an exciting and dynamic hula hoop workshop! Whether you're a beginner or looking to add new moves to your routine, this workshop is perfect for you. Samantha will guide you through the basics of on-body hula hooping, helping you develop a smooth and graceful flow. You’ll also learn a variety of tricks and combinations that will elevate your hooping skills and keep your practice fresh and fun. Come ready to move, laugh, and discover the joy of hula hooping in a supportive and energetic environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Dr. Lyz DeBoer
Illumination Circle for Wild Women
This illumination circle is ideal for women looking to deepen their understanding of love, whether in romantic relationships, friendships, or self-love. Facilitated by an intuitive therapist who provides energetic clarity and guidance, join this safe space for like-minded, like-spirited women. If you are seeking illumination for your love journey… a message, connection, direction…this illumination circle is for you!
Chelsea Manganaro
Find Your Purpose
Vinyasa Flow
This workshop is for all levels, geared towards understanding our purpose and dharma for this life. This is the perfect way to end your day at Wild Women NEPA Festival and give you something to think about on your way home. This class will give you a different appreciation for your life and the practice of Yoga. No experience required!
Sabrina Ursaner
Meditation in *e*Motion
Meditation in *E*Motion is essentially meditation through movement, set to music, and tied to various emotions. Have you ever felt angry or frustrated and wish you could just “shift” out of it? You actually can. Learn how to shift out of not-so-great feeling emotions easily, enhance your positive feelings, and improve emotional well-being overall. This revolutionary practice is a total life game changer! And these short moving meditations can easily be incorporate into daily life.
Kailin Bouse
Sacred Sound Bath: Goddess Frequency
Envelop yourself in the enchanting resonance of divine femininity, surrounded by ethereal vibrations. This immersive workshop provides a nurturing haven for women to reclaim their inherent power and embrace their individual essence. Through the gentle flow of sacred sounds, release tension and surrender to profound rejuvenation. Rediscover the beauty and resilience of womanhood in this empowering exploration of sound and self.
Hedy Schneller
Naturally Radiant: A Holistic Approach to Skincare
Discover the secrets of maintaining a healthy and glowing complexion in our interactive workshop on skincare. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the skin's microbiome and discuss how everyday habits, such as bathing routines and exposure to chemicals, can affect its natural harmony. Learn simple and effective ways to care for your skin without compromising its balance.
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Thea Cochrane
The Healing Power of Play
Join Dare To Wonder for an unforgettable exploration of childlike wonder and play in adulthood! Together, we'll dive into how curiosity, imagination, and playfulness can literally heal, connect, and unite us- which we need now more than ever! Surrounded by like-minded, strong women, we will celebrate true authenticity and discover the healing power of wonder and connection! From unique activities to inspiring conversations… together we'll uncover how embracing our inner child can literally transform our life… and yes, we can have fun doing it!
Dr. Chelsea Mancuso, PT
Pelvic Floor and Core Strengthening
Join Dr. Chelsea Mancuso, PT for a workshop focused on women's pelvic health education and strengthening exercises! If you're hesitant to return to exercise postpartum or you're limiting your activity because of fear due to pelvic, low back or hip pain, leaking with coughing or sneezing, pelvic heaviness, diastasis recti, or core weakness, this workshop is for you!
Katie Vroman
Cycle Syncing with the Goddess
This workshop is about embodying the feminine archetypes and Goddesses that reside within our menstrual cycle. Learn how to use your energies as guidance and provide balance to your daily fluctuating hormones. Katie will touch on herbs that help your body at certain phases, the energetic work of embodying archetypes, as well as womb movement.
Dawn Quinones
Embracing The Goddess Within: Bellydance Basics
This engaging workshop focuses on embracing the Goddess within through bellydance undulations, slow arm movements, belly rolls and release of the Divine Feminine within.
Katie Hoban
There is Strength in Stillness
This workshop with take you in different asanas in a steady slow stillness. Holding poses for a longer period of time focusing on your breathe and alinement. Holding poses can create strength in our muscles, minds and spirit. Finding that intuitive place of our power and true self. Stillness is strength, power and freedom.
Dannielle Bennett
Mushroom Identification & Mycelium Meditation
Embark on a journey through the festival grounds as you delve into the realm of fungi. Gain valuable insights into the 13 most sought-after mushrooms in NEPA while immersing yourself in a guided hike. This educational workshop doesn't stop there; experience a Reiki-guided meditation to forge a deeper connection with the mushroom kingdom, tapping into the intricate mycelium network, the Earth's nervous system.
Jami Hearn
Ignite Your Inner Goddess Ceremony
Circle around the cauldron with your sisters to learn how to access the inner strength, power and sovereignty that is your inner goddess. Jami will lead you through the process of making a connection and growing that connection through the use of ceremony and ritual.
Melissa Roberts
Foraging Wild Edible Plants
Join Wild Women NEPA co-founder, Melissa Roberts, to learn tools and techniques to safely identify a variety of edible plants. You will gain insights into their uses, benefits, preparations, and more. It's an ideal opportunity to connect with nature and deepen your understanding of the environment around you. Please note that although we'll be discussing edible plants and mushrooms, we will not be harvesting or consuming them during this workshop.
Candice Brack
Reparenting the Wounded Inner Child
We all have an inner child nestled deep within us. This little girl who came into the world pure and innocent, knowing only love. She was free of shame, guilt, and doubt. Yet along the way, our child may have become wounded by traumas from dysfunctional or absent caregivers, negative programming, abuse, and/or social conditioning. She may have taken on so much hurt that wasn't hers to bear. In this meditation and journaling workshop, we'll connect with the inner child to begin healing those repressed traumas, letting go of what was never ours, in order to reveal the powerful women beneath theses layers.
Teri Granahan
Healing Harmony: Reiki and Sound Healing
Experience deep healing and rejuvenation when the transformative powers of Reiki and crystal singing bowls come together in a blissful, restorative session. This unique workshop is designed to promote profound relaxation and emotional release, helping you reconnect with your inner peace and balance.
Allie O’Kane
Kundalini Awakening: Master Your Intuition
Intuition is a gift given to you to protect yourself. It's the ability to see the unseen, see what shall be, see the whole picture, and have the answer for everything. It’s the inner compass that speaks to you and solves your problems. In order to have an intuitive mind that functions properly, the meditative mind must be developed first. Only then will you have the ability to remove doubt, anxiety, and pressure from your everyday life. We will work on clearing the clouds and mental fog so that you can stop following your feelings and are able to listen to your intuition. Master this art to be more calculated and conscious, not emotional and impulsive.
C'Asia Burley
Herbs for Hormonal Health
Learn from a Master Herbalist about the therapeutic properties of herbs that can help women navigate the various stages of life—from menstruation and PMS to prenatal care, breastfeeding, postnatal recovery, and menopause. Discover how these natural remedies can alleviate symptoms such as cramping and mood swings while promoting overall hormonal balance. You'll also learn practical methods to incorporate these herbs into your lifestyle. This workshop is ideal for those seeking holistic ways to support women's health at every stage.
river2healing.com/c-asia-s-treatments
Domenica Million
Divine You Women’s Circle
This healing women's circle focuses on the journey to true authenticity through radical self-love, providing a safe space to explore the depths of your soul. Led by spiritual mentor and yoga instructor Domenica Million, you'll engage in empowering discussions, guided meditations, and sacred rituals, all aimed at unveiling your inner divinity. By embracing the truth of who you are, you can step into the power and beauty of the Divine You. Join us to connect, heal, and celebrate the radiant essence that is uniquely yours
Paulina Kuratnick
Art Therapy: Clay Play for Emotional Expression
Join us for an immersive sensory experience where you will explore the art of making pottery. In this workshop you will embark on a journey that nurtures the interconnectedness of pottery and mindfulness; fostering awareness and emotional expression.
Dawn Marino
Crystal Healing Meditation
Learn how to work with specific crystals for healing to bring more balance into your life. Crystal healing can support you as you work through different emotions and inner healing on your journey. Discover the powerful and exciting ways crystals can compliment your own self-healing practices. We will also go on a guided healing meditation, using healing energy from the crystals to help clear, balance and align your energy centers helping you feel more centered, grounded and attuned in your body.
Rebecca Hodle
Astrology in Tarot
This workshop delves further into the correlation and connection of astrology in tarot. A review of what zodiac signs and planets are associated with each card and how it can further expand the overall message. A basic knowledge of tarot cards, the zodiac signs and/or astrology reccomended.
Heather Geiser
Activating the Priestess Archetype
Embracing the essence of Mary Magdalene, we tap into the deep well of alchemical knowledge and spiritual power that resides within us. As we navigate through the currents of time and space, we become vessels for transformation, blending opposing forces to create a harmonious balance. The priestess energy of The Magdalene guides us to transcend duality, bridging the gap between the masculine and feminine aspects of our being. Through this sacred union, we unearth a profound sense of unity and love that transcends all boundaries.
Emily Hickox
Finding Joy Through Budgeting
Many people think living on a budget is restrictive, challenging and boring. In this class, you will learn the benefits of budgeting for your peace of mind. Come learn the basics you need to build a budget, gain control of your money and enjoy financial freedom.
AnnMarie Carey
You Are Worthy: Sister Circle
This workshop is a shared time for sister goddesses to personally reflect on what is holding us back from asking for our deepest desire and living in bliss state. We will do some breath work at the beginning and a silent chakra guided meditation working on the five senses to bring our future state to life quicker. Please bring notebook and pen.
Lisa Molendini
Parton My Vinyasa!
It's been a long week of Workin' 9-5, so roll out your mat for a trip to the Smokey Mountains, unpack your Coat of Many Colors, and join us among the Wildflowers on the Light of a Clear Blue Morning for a vinyasa flow yoga class set to the empowering tunes of the legendary Backwoods Barbie! Class will be appropriate for all levels of experience--from the very beginner to the experienced yogi. Come as you are and make it your own! Bring your pals from Two Doors Down, but whatever you do, just don't tell Jolene!
Kaitlyn & Tiffany Carroll
Shattered
Are you holding grief and anger? Is your body still carrying the burden of repressing your emotions or authentic self? Join us for a somatic healing event where we will be shattering the old version of ourselves and moving forward, lighter and more aligned. Beginning with somatic stretching designed to connect the body and mind to move and release energy, we'll hold space for one another to scream and rage.
thesaltedpixie.com
Maura Cummings
Rebuilding Our Foundation
This one hour workshop will embrace slow-paced yin yoga postures while incorporating guided imagery to help us acknowledge, make peace with and clear away what no longer serves us so that the foundation of our self belief can be restored with compassion and love.
Shayla Broccoli
Faith in the Forest
Why do we feel like we must choose one or the other. God or nature? Church or the forest? The Celtic Christians used to worship amongst a cathedral of trees and moss. The birds would sing songs of praise alongside faithful believers, bringing the material and spiritual world together, in unity. We do not have to choose. The Divine Spirit is within the whole of creation and this workshop will lead us into Sacred Space together, connecting to the earth, to God and to each other.
Kimburlee Jo Stewart
Somatic Yoga: A Moving Meditation
Join us for a 60-minute journey of gentle breathing, mindful movement, and body-mind integration. Through this session, discover how to release tension and hidden traumas, fostering a deeper connection to your authentic self and the world around you. Kimburlee's approach combines soothing breathwork, deliberate movements, and mindful shaping to promote relaxation and self-discovery. Whether you're new to yoga or experienced, this workshop offers a transformative experience aimed at enhancing well-being and cultivating inner harmony.
Rosalie Allan
Inner Alchemy: QiGong Practice
Nourishing movement with QiGong - an ancient system for cultivating health and vitality. Based on the belief that all living things exist with a balance of Yin and Yang energies, we will activate and move the energy within and around our bodies. QiGong combines postures, stretches and deep breathing to discover flow state.
Kati Shea
Singing Ourselves Home
We will gather together in a circle to sing simple songs that invite us into deep presence and connection. Songs will be taught in a call and echo style, where we will weave our voices together in unison and reverence for the world around us. Singing is an ancestral practice that helps us to unlock our throat chakras and to send uniquely designed healing vibrations throughout our entire energetic system. This circle is for all singing experience levels, and is an opportunity to open your voice in a safe and guided container.
Kristin Leung
Embodying Emotion: A Journey of Movement & Self-Expression
Drawing from contemporary dance, we'll delve into embodied expression through fluidity, emotionality, and musicality, allowing movement to reveal your inner self. Guided by intuition and emotion, you'll freely explore and express, deepening your mind-body connection. Come for a transformative journey of self-discovery—no dance experience required, just an open heart and a willingness to move authentically.
Suzann Schiemer
Take a Forest Shower!
Experience the next-of-kin of forest bathing—forest showering. A forest shower is perfect for when you are limited in the amount of time you have available to spend in nature or your nearby nature options are limited. Whether you bathe or shower, you will benefit from the wellness benefits supported by spending time in the natural world. Sue Schiemer, Certified Forest Therapy Guide, PA Master Naturalist, Certified Interpretive Host, and educator, will guide you through sensory experiences that support your personal health and wellbeing.
The Nature of the Walk
Mindy Hill
Awaken your Inner Warrior
Join Mindy for a spiritual and physical journey This class will be packed with movement, meditation, and breathing to tap into your highest potential, your warrior self! Vinyasa, kundalini, and meditation, all synced together for a beautiful internal and external journey.
Michelle Harris
Empower Your Health: Self-Healing Workshop
Join us for a transformative workshop focused on self-wellness through simple yet effective practices. In this session, you'll learn to master a 5-minute daily routine designed to enhance your overall well-being. Additionally, discover the benefits of lymphatic massage techniques that you can easily incorporate into your daily life. These techniques will help improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote detoxification. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to boost their health and wellness with minimal time commitment. Embrace the power of small, consistent actions and learn how to care for yourself in a holistic and nurturing way.
nepaenergyhealing.com
Nancy Temples
Hatha Yoga For Self Care
This is a great class for Beginners and advanced. We will start class with a grounding to calm the mind and come into the present moment. We will do slow movements in and out of the postures and the breath is the driver of the movement. We will end the class with a guided body scan shavasana. You will leave class feeling de stressed and relaxed.