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Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from 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 Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. (Please note that yoga will not meet in the evening this summer.) People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She 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 Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Yoga meets in person at Prairiewoods. The cost is $99 for an eleven-punch card or $60 for a six-punch card, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2022-08-08 11:45:00 -0500
8/08/229:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from 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 Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. (Please note that yoga will not meet in the evening this summer.) People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She 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 Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Yoga meets in person at Prairiewoods. The cost is $99 for an eleven-punch card or $60 for a six-punch card, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2022-07-18 11:45:00 -0500
7/18/229:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner selves through the song of bowls. We will be invited to sit or lie down to listen and just be. We will hear the sounds and feel the vibrations of the singing bowls going inward. Let’s let our souls rest and allow ourselves to be recreated! The cost is $10 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-21 19:30:00 -0500
8/01/226:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner selves through the song of bowls. We will be invited to sit or lie down to listen and just be. We will hear the sounds and feel the vibrations of the singing bowls going inward. Let’s let our souls rest and allow ourselves to be recreated! The cost is $10 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-15 19:30:00 -0500
8/15/226:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner selves through the song of bowls. We will be invited to sit or lie down to listen and just be. We will hear the sounds and feel the vibrations of the singing bowls going inward. Let’s let our souls rest and allow ourselves to be recreated! The cost is $10 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-20 19:30:00 -0500
7/18/226:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Full Moon Nature & Forest Therapy Experience at Prairiewoods
<p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world during the beauty of the full moon. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $20, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-22 21:00:00 -0500
8/11/227:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Nature & Forest Therapy Creek Walk at Prairiewoods
<p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world, especially the teeming, bubbling creek. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $20, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700</p> 2022-06-22 20:00:00 -0500
7/28/226:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Walk with an Eco-Ologist at Prairiewoods: Wild Ethnobotany
<p>Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we Walk with an Eco-Ologist at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha)! Each program will give you the opportunity to learn from a local ‘ologist and dive deeper into specific topics within the field of ecology. Come prepared to walk our trails and, depending on the topic, get a little dirty to get better acquainted with some of our plant and animal kin. We are excited to offer seven programs on the following topics: raptology (birds of prey), agronomy (farming), lepidopterology (butterflies and moths), wild ethnobotany (wild edibles and medicines), ornithology (birds), entomology (bugs) and dendrology (trees). In July, join Mandy Dickerson of Backyard Abundance and herbalist at Plantchanters Garden on a joyful ramble along the trail and sunny edges. Get to know some of the remarkable plant allies we have in our bioregion and discover how their phytochemical potency has been recognized and interwoven into diverse traditions as flavor and medicine. If you have binoculars, a camera with zoom or a butterfly net, feel free to bring them. The cost is $20 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-22 18:00:00 -0500
7/12/224:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Summer Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Day at Prairiewoods
<p>“Dwelling in stillness and looking inward for some part of each day, we touch what is most real and reliable in ourselves and most easily overlooked and undeveloped,” writes Jon Kabat-Zinn in Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life. “When we can be centered in ourselves, even for brief periods of time in the face of the pull of the outer world, not having to look elsewhere for something to fill us up or make us happy, we can be at home wherever we find ourselves, at peace with things as they are, moment by moment.” This retreat day at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) is facilitated by Chris Klug. It will be spent in silence practicing mindfulness through sitting meditation, walking meditation, mindful movement and mindful eating. There will be time for sharing and questions during the final 30 minutes. Please bring your own lunch. The cost is $50 (but a reduced fee is available for those of limited means). For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-22 15:00:00 -0500
7/10/229:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Walk with an Eco-Ologist at Prairiewoods: Ornithology
<p>Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we Walk with an Eco-Ologist at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha)! Each program will give you the opportunity to learn from a local ‘ologist and dive deeper into specific topics within the field of ecology. Come prepared to walk our trails and, depending on the topic, get a little dirty to get better acquainted with some of our plant and animal kin. We are excited to offer seven programs on the following topics: raptology (birds of prey), agronomy (farming), lepidopterology (butterflies and moths), wild ethnobotany (wild edibles and medicines), ornithology (birds), entomology (bugs) and dendrology (trees). In August, join ornithologist Jim Durbin of the Cedar Rapids Audubon Society as we explore the prairies, woodlands and wetlands in search of a diverse array of birds. We will share fun facts, observation techniques and connections these creatures have to the environment. If you have binoculars, a camera with zoom or a butterfly net, feel free to bring them. The cost is $20 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-22 18:00:00 -0500
8/09/224:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
July Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Join us for a week of sacred space, silence, solitude, rest and prayer. Steeped in the love of all of creation on 70 acres of prairie and woodland, deepen awareness of life’s gifts; restore balance; live in the moment; and nurture relationships with Creator, Earth, self and others. Each day affords opportunities for healthy meals, quiet personal reflection and an hour-long session with a spiritual director. An optional centering prayer session closes each day. Body modalities, such as massage, healing touch and reflexology, may be available for an additional cost. Silent directed retreats are ideal for anyone who desires quiet time away to return to one’s center, to learn the art of deep listening, to recover a sense of wonder and gratitude for life, and to fall in love again with all of creation. This retreat is offered at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) July 22–28 (which is a change from the originally planned dates). The cost is $495 and includes spiritual direction, lodging and all meals. <em>(Lodgers only, please.)</em> If you would like to add Thursday night lodging before the retreat begins, please register by phone. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>
7/22/229:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Awakening Awareness of Energy through Meditation at Prairiewoods
<p>We have the power to awaken to a new energy within ourselves, to connect with our personal biochemistry and cellular structure, and to even develop new brain circuitry. These experiential gatherings at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) invite women of all ages to engage practical, meditative practices to integrate the mind, body and spirit for healing and wholeness. These practices will be taught and repeated throughout the series so the practices become habits that, when lived out daily, may enhance mental and spiritual health and well-being. This is a four-part series that will meet on Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25. This group, facilitated by Ann Jackson, PBVM, and Nancy Hoffman, FSPA, will meet in person with an online option available upon request. These conversations may lead to a future time to meet together in person. The cost is $100 for the four-week series. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-22 12:00:00 -0500
8/04/2210:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods
<p>Find rest and relaxation for mind, body and spirit during this relaxing day at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha)! This tranquil day features your choice of two services, group guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, a private guest room, a fresh lunch, and access to the labyrinth and all that Prairiewoods has to offer. (Choose from massage, head and shoulder massage, reflexology, healing touch, spiritual direction, Nature & Forest Therapy Experience, yoga or chair yoga.) Registration, a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $50 and your top three services choices are required eight days in advance. The cost is $110 and includes two services, guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, private guest room and lunch (or $95 without a private guest room). Masks and vaccination may be required by the holistic provider. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-22 16:30:00 -0500
8/08/228:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Women’s Mindfulness & Yoga Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Yoga is a healing modality for self-realization, showing how we can progress along life’s journey by opening to our Divine Nature. Mindfulness calls on us to literally stop and wake up to exactly how things actually are right now, with self-kindness, which can be deeply healing and transformative. Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) in the spirit of interconnectedness and receptivity to create a deliberate pause for self-reflection. Facilitator Allison Peet will guide us to explore gentle hatha yoga, yoga nidra, various mindfulness meditations, mandala drawing, breath-focused practice, loving kindness and self-compassion practice. There will be periods of silence offered, as well as time for reflection and inquiry. All scheduled activities are optional and plenty of time and space will be offered for personal rest on your own to return home refreshed, connected and renewed. Some experience with gentle yoga and meditation is preferred. Allison Peet is a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor trained at UMass Center for Mindfulness, founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., and the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. She is a certified Buteyko Breathing Method coach and registered yoga instructor (RYT200). She’s taught since 2015 and hundreds have graduated from her MBSR program. Based on a pre and post self-evaluation, 84% of grads lowered their perceived stress and reduced stress levels an average of 35%. Allison attends week-long or more silent meditation retreats and has a regular practice. The cultivation of mindfulness transformed her relationship with stress and anxiety, which inspired her to start her own business, From Within Wellness, to benefit others. The cost of this weekend retreat is $230 and includes sessions, lodging and all meals. The commuter fee is $180 and includes sessions and all meals. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>
8/19/226:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
The Art of Nature & Nature of Art at Prairiewoods: Willow Weaving
<p>Join Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on the fourth Saturday of every other month as we reflect in nature and express our mindful exploration through art. The second program in the series will feature weaver Mary Kopecky as we explore and celebrate the expressions of willow. Together we will learn to weave a simple willow cone that can be put to many uses and reflect on how this bit of nature has become a gift through art and the art a gift from nature. Fill it with suet to attract feathered friends, store garlic and shallots attractively, hang with a votive candle for a charming glow, or fill with greenery and flowers. No experience is required, but participants should have good hand, wrist and finger strength. Please bring sharp hand pruners and an old towel that may get stained. The cost is $20. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-20 12:00:00 -0500
7/23/229:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Woodland Wednesdays at Prairiewoods
<p>Summer is here, and it’s a beautiful time to be outside in the woods, prairie and gardens! Are you interested in learning about prairie and woodland restoration, vegetable gardening and food forests, or just want to help Prairiewoods, drive tractors and move logs? Join the outdoors team at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) every Wednesday from 9–12 or 2–5 for our regular volunteer hours. Do those times or activities not work for you? Don’t worry—there are plenty of other times and ways to get involved! For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact August at astolba@prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-31 17:00:00 -0500
8/31/229:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-01-28 22:00:00 -0600
1/28/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-02-02 22:00:00 -0600
2/02/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-02-07 22:00:00 -0600
2/07/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-02-12 22:00:00 -0600
2/12/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-02-17 22:00:00 -0600
2/17/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-02-22 22:00:00 -0600
2/22/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-02-27 22:00:00 -0600
2/27/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-03-04 22:00:00 -0600
3/04/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-03-09 22:00:00 -0600
3/09/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
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All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-03-14 22:00:00 -0500
3/14/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-03-19 22:00:00 -0500
3/19/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-03-24 22:00:00 -0500
3/24/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-03-29 22:00:00 -0500
3/29/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids -
All Out Rampage
<p>A rage room is a place where you can break items such as glass bottles, kitchen plates, nick-nacks, windshields, wooden chairs, washers, dryers, printers, computer monitors, flat screen tvs etc.</p><p>If you are wanting to try something new want to be able to break items that you usually get in trouble for when you were younger All Out Rampage is a place to do it </p> 2023-04-03 22:00:00 -0500
4/03/231:00 p.m.All Out RampageCedar Rapids