OVERVIEW

Are you looking for an inspiring and stimulating retreat experience during this time where travel may be a bit limited? We introduced our “Virtual Vacation” series to help add some connection back into our lives with seasonal at-home getaways aligning with the EPM ethos - connection through wellness, unique experiences, creative outlets, and self-care.

SUNDAY, APR 18, 2021 - Connect with us on this “Virtual Vacation” - an online community experience and retreat from your home. In March we will meet for a special 1-day event where we’ll connect, move & breathe together, then enjoy some time learning and painting together…all in good fun! Think of it as creativity for meditation. All levels welcome!

TRAVEL WITH US VIRTUALLY

We are excited to continue with this Yoga & Creativity series where we’ll get to create images from the locations where we hold retreats. During this time where we may not be able to be in there in-person, we’ll travel there virtually. MAY we are “traveling” to PROVENCE! We’ll be working in watercolor and creating a piece that will transport us to the landscapes of southern France with inspirations from the many artists that created masterpieces in that area. Think pastel shutters, lavender fields, vineyards, cypress, and blooms!

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’ll begin with a welcome yoga class and meditation in order to get us relaxed, focused, and ready to get our creative juices flowing. Then after a small break to get set up for our creativity class, we’ll have a little get-to-know for guests to say hello, before Julian leads us in an exploratory art class.

ALL LEVELS WELCOME! We’ll just enjoy making marks, learning some fun techniques, and creating something together. Art as meditation - it’s about the journey and the focus - the outcome is just a bonus! Enjoy Julian’s knowledgeable instruction and very welcoming style of connecting with students.

Grab a tea (or glass of wine!) and just enjoy the process of letting go, seeing what flows, and connecting to something other than your screen/day-to-day.

INSTRUCTORS

Julian Hyzler will be your instructor for this unique online program. As the founder of Artist in Italy and Easel&Lens, he has been leading international art groups for over 10 years and teaching students of all ages and abilities for over 25 years. Adept in various mediums and techniques, from painting (oil, acrylic, water) and drawing, to photography and mixed media, Julian will lead each student in a personalised program designed for each skill-level and interest. Read more on our “About” page HERE as well as Julian’s personal artist site HERE.

ERIN LEWIS / Yoga, Meditation

EPM founder, Erin Lewis will be leading the yoga classes as well as the “Autumn Reset” Meditation class. Erin has practiced yoga since 1998 and has trained in various disciplines from Ashtanga, the Rocket series, core power yoga, as well as the Strala method, and also incorporates practices from the yin, restorative, and yoga nidra styles as well. She loves sharing not only the asana (movement) limb of yoga with others, but also the many other facets which lead to life-changing shifts in our daily habits. All levels are welcome and she will lead us in a vinyasa flow style class, as well as restorative poses, breathwork, and some meditative readings to prepare us for letting go, and renewing during our time together.

DETAILS / PRICING

DATE: Sunday May 16, 2021

TIME: 11:00am - 2:00pm US EASTERN TIME (5:00 - 8:00pm European Time)

SCHEDULE: 11:00-12:15 Welcome Yoga Class & Meditation • break • Get-to-know discussion • 12:30 Creativity class • 2:00 Close

PRICING: $40 per person \ $60 for 2-people on same screen - non-refundable deposit due at sign up