Upcoming Events at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
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Saturday Soul-Stretch for Lovers of Embodied Spirituality at Prairiewoods
<p>Wake up! Wake up! The weekend is here. Saturday Soul Stretch will get us out of bed and back into our full-spectrum humanity. Join facilitator Laura Weber at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) to de-stress, reconnect and sink deeply into the present moment. A hot breakfast starts the day, followed by gentle tai chi movement and a sitting meditation to foster deep relaxation. To relax and engage, sip a cup of aromatic tea and enter into a whole new realm of exploration with a different spiritual modality each month, such as dream work, journaling, mandalas, labyrinth, breath-exercise, sounding, centering prayer, poetry for the soul, singing bowl meditation or drumming. To cap off the morning’s spiritual workout, enjoy a mindfulness walk out in the beauty of Prairiewoods’ 70 acres of prairie grasses, trees, streams and gardens, with only the owls, squirrels, turkeys and deer as your companion-guides. Finally, return to the Spirituality Center for a scrumptious luncheon, and leave happy and refreshed. The cost is $50 and includes breakfast and lunch. (You may choose to pay an additional $25 to stay through the afternoon with dinner, or $55 to stay overnight with Sunday breakfast.) For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2018-01-09 13:00:00 -0600
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Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga in the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructors Carla Brems, Cheryl Lindo and Heather English offer six classes at Prairiewoods each week, including Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m. and 5:30–6:30 p.m.) and Chair Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 10:45–11:45 a.m.). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to attend whenever available. Carla Brems enjoys teaching hatha-style yoga in a relaxed atmosphere so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Recently retired from Cedar Rapids schools, Cheryl Lindo became a certified yoga teacher through a month-long training in India. In addition to yoga she enjoys reading, biking and wandering on nature trails. Heather English began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. Heather is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Carla, Cheryl and Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Please bring your own mat if possible. The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. Bring a friend to try their first class for free and get a free class for yourself! For more information or to register, contact Carla at bremscarla@gmail.com or 319-533-3772.</p> 2017-08-19 10:30:00 -0500
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Seeing IS Believing: Visio Divina at Prairiewoods
<p>Come together in a circle of trust to integrate imagination, learning and prayer through the practice of <em>Visio Divina,</em> or holy seeing, at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on Tuesday mornings. A contemplative practice of praying the Scriptures while viewing visual art, Visio Divina involves listening to the word of God, viewing art, pondering God’s message, letting our hearts speak and resting in God. Various works of art are used for the sessions, including pieces from <em>The Saint John's Bible,</em> professional artists and local artists. The sessions, facilitated by Lois Ocenosak, stand alone, so we invite you to attend whenever available. The cost is $5 per session. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-09-26 11:30:00 -0500
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Wednesday Women at Prairiewoods
<p>Join a vibrant group of women seeking spiritual enrichment, inspiration and motivation in the supportive setting of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). This group, facilitated by Ann Jackson, PBVM, meets weekly during the school year. We invite you to join us any Wednesday you are available! Topics arise from within the hearts and minds of those gathered. We participate in deep reflection, learning, lively conversation, laughter, storytelling and inquiry to generate incredible energy and spiritual stimulation. We also view TED Talks, converse, reflect, support and challenge one another to personal growth, no matter what stage of life. February through April, we explore how to find wonder in everyday life through Prairiewoods’ <em>Spirituality in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century </em>speaker Sharon Blackie’s book <em>The Enchanted Life: Unlocking the Magic of the Everyday. </em>In it, Sharon “offers a set of practical and grounded tools for enchanting our lives and the places we live, which lead to a greater sense of meaning and belonging in the world.” Award-winning writer, visionary, teacher and speaker, Sharon is recognized for her wisdom in Celtic studies. <em>Please note this group will not meet April 29. </em>There is a suggested donation of $10, which will be accepted at the door. Registration is requested by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2018-04-28 11:30:00 -0500
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Seeing IS Believing: Visio Divina at Prairiewoods
<p>Come together in a circle of trust to integrate imagination, learning and prayer through the practice of <em>Visio Divina,</em> or holy seeing, at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on Tuesday mornings. A contemplative practice of praying the Scriptures while viewing visual art, Visio Divina involves listening to the word of God, viewing art, pondering God’s message, letting our hearts speak and resting in God. Various works of art are used for the sessions, including pieces from <em>The Saint John's Bible,</em> professional artists and local artists. The sessions, facilitated by Lois Ocenosak, stand alone, so we invite you to attend whenever available. The cost is $5 per session. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-10-03 11:30:00 -0500
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Wednesday Women at Prairiewoods
<p>Join a vibrant group of women seeking spiritual enrichment, inspiration and motivation in the supportive setting of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). This group, facilitated by Ann Jackson, PBVM, meets weekly during the school year. We invite you to join us any Wednesday you are available! Topics arise from within the hearts and minds of those gathered. We participate in deep reflection, learning, lively conversation, laughter, storytelling and inquiry to generate incredible energy and spiritual stimulation. We also view TED Talks, converse, reflect, support and challenge one another to personal growth, no matter what stage of life. February through April, we explore how to find wonder in everyday life through Prairiewoods’ <em>Spirituality in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century </em>speaker Sharon Blackie’s book <em>The Enchanted Life: Unlocking the Magic of the Everyday. </em>In it, Sharon “offers a set of practical and grounded tools for enchanting our lives and the places we live, which lead to a greater sense of meaning and belonging in the world.” Award-winning writer, visionary, teacher and speaker, Sharon is recognized for her wisdom in Celtic studies. <em>Please note this group will not meet April 29. </em>There is a suggested donation of $10, which will be accepted at the door. Registration is requested by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-07-01 11:30:00 -0500
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