{"product_id":"art-yoga-sound-healing-retreat","title":"Art, Yoga, \u0026 Sound Healing Retreat","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/becoming-a-half-day-yoga-sound-and-art-retreat-tickets-1997272030408\"\u003e🎟 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE 🎟\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctime class=\"event-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-29\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌞 Saturday, August 29, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/time\u003e🌞 9am - 1pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌞 Fig Leaf Gardens, 4046 39th Ave, Oakland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🌞 $55+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eSo many of us feel stuck in our everyday lives. We think we must do everything perfectly and we fear failure and mess. If this sounds like you, we have created a beautiful space to push past those edges in a low stakes, warm, and playful container. You'll learn how to let go, breathe, and express yourself more freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring this half day retreat we will be:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Journaling and painting with accessible prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Optional space to share reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Finding stillness and beauty in an abundant garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Moving in an asana (yoga movement) and pranayama (breathwork) practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Settling, releasing, and closing with the healing effects of sound bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eOur painting practice invites us to try something new without fear of judgement. We welcome messiness. We welcome the unknown. We allow our art practice to be intuitive rather than meticulously planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eWriting, journaling, and reflection creates an opening for easeful art prompts that allow you to put paint on canvas without hesitation. The space is dynamic and offers engaging prompts for people moving through big transitions, are shaping a new life style, or simply want a intimate moment to reflect in nature and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eAfter settling into play, we will be releasing through gentle yoga and closing the day with sound healing - unlocking all of the lessons of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThe retreat is open to experienced artists, but especially for people who are brand new to visual arts. Yoga is gentle and open to any level of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e-------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacilitated by Sola Habibi and Mellisa Andrada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.solahabibi.com\/\"\u003eSola Habibi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(they\/them) - a healing practitioner combining liberatory philosophy with yoga, art, nature and writing to expand our embodied understanding of freedom and autonomy. Sola has been practicing yoga for 15 years and teaching accessible classes for the last 3 years. They are known for hosting Forest Yoga classes, a tender space to connect with yourself, each other, and the land. Sola's paint practice is unique and based in the ideals of art healing, focused on expression, emotional regulation, and freedom through messiness, reflection, and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melissaandrada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMelissa Andrada\u003c\/a\u003e (mel - they\/them) is an expressive arts healer and yoga teacher whose purpose is supporting people to transform trauma, oppression and suffering into art, healing and belonging. Bringing together the magic of musicality and movement, Mel’s sound healing gentle flow offerings create a heart-centered space for people to feel the depths of their grief, emotions and humanity and heal towards wholeness and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fig Leaf Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47350456287401,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0651\/5625\/files\/YogaRetreatWorkshop.png?v=1786768507","url":"https:\/\/figleafgardens.com\/products\/art-yoga-sound-healing-retreat","provider":"Fig Leaf Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}