So She Slays 2021 Virtual Wellness Retreat
Set yourself up to slay your way through 2021. Step into your power and expand your knowledge mentally, physically, and professionally.
Take a cooking class with a professional chef and nutritionist, get moving with a series of workout classes, learn key steps to landing your dream job, and focus on healing yourself before others. All this and more at the So She Slays Virtual Wellness Retreat!
We will be providing swag bags from The Indie Shelf! The portion of the proceeds will be going to one of our favorite charities Feeding America.
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Take a look at our retreat’s schedule!
Pilates Mat: Stretch & Strength with Melissa
Sat. Jan. 23rd
11am-12pm EST
8 am- 9 am PST
Effectively tone, strengthen, improve postural alignment, and flexibility. We’ll move and flow through classical 60 minute Pilates mat exercises. No equipment needed, just a mat.
Special Offer: 2 free Melissa Pilates Classes. Offer valid 1x. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires: April 30, 2021
About Melissa: Melissa is a classically trained Pilates instructor. Outside of Pilates, Melissa is a digital marketing professional specializing in beauty, health and wellness spaces.
Brain Food Cooking Class with Dr. Uma Naidoo
Sat. Jan. 23rd
12:30pm - 2pm EST
9:30am -12pm PST
Learn how to prepare Dr. Uma’s anti-anxiety Brain-Food granola; the ideal breakfast to start the day off with a good mood and tons of sustained energy for your brain. Learn how to prepare a mood-improving breakfast, the science behind fasting for mental health and why starting your day with a nourishing meal can ease your stress levels and improve your emotional health.
About Dr. Uma Naidoo: Described by Michelin-starred chef David Bouley, Dr. Uma Naidoo is the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space. A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, Nutrition Specialist, and now the author of This Is Your Brain On Food. Her niche work is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, and many others, Dr. Uma has a special interest in the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions.
Items needed for class: Somewhere to prepare food as you cook alongside Dr. Uma. All ingredients will be emailed to participants to provide time for shopping.
Special Offer: All class participants will receive Dr. Uma's book "This Is Your Brain On Food" in an E-Book version, emailed to the participant.
Your Mental Health Before Others & How with Achea
Sat. Jan. 23rd
2:30pm-3:45pm EST
12:30pm-1:45pm PST
Rescuer. Are you one? How can you tell? How do I take my want to help others and apply it to myself? In this 75 minutes class, you will take a deep dive into these questions and others on your way towards learning what makes you who you are. Consider this a small group therapy session filled with personal growth, tough questions, real answers, and most importantly others who are just like you.
Special Offer: Special Edition bundle- Signed copies of both Achea Redd books, Be Free. Be You. & Authentic You: A Girl’s Guide to Growing Up Fearless and True
Items needed for class: Need a journal, something to write with, and an open heart.
About Achea: Founder of the community Real Girls F.A.R.T (Fearless. Authentic. Rescuers. Trailblazers.), host of the podcast “Keeping It Real,” and featured in HuffPost, Achea Redd is a two-time author making mental health her mission. Using her own life experience with mental health to help women find their voice and let it out.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Jaylee
Sat. Jan. 23rd
4pm-5pm EST
2pm-3pm PST
Join Jaylee Momplaiaisr for an all-levels 60-minute vinyasa flow. A perfect start to your weekend: we will move with strength, stretch deeply, and then end with deep relaxation. This hour-long practice will offer variations and modifications for all levels - everyone is welcome!
About Jaylee Momplaisir: A Boston native who is known for her powerful but playful teaching style. She has first introduced to yoga a decade ago and fell in love almost instantly. She finally found a practice that did as much for her body as it did for her mind. Jaylee believes yoga is an intimate experience with yourself, an opportunity to build awareness, and a way to explore all aspects of what makes you...you. She focuses on proper alignment, building strength, and using the breath as a tool to quiet the mind. She strives to create an environment where individuals will slow down and enjoy putting energy back into themselves.
Items needed for class: yoga mat
Soul Care Sunday: Vibe + Flow with Jaylee
Jan. 24th
11am-12pm EST
8 am-9 am PST
Re-calibrate your mind and body with this all-level gentle yoga practice consisting of a slow vinyasa flow, long-held supported poses, and calming breathwork. This experience is designed to activate the body’s innate relaxation response which invites healing and restores balance. All while listening to our favorite old school r&b jams! This practice is for all levels and is especially good for beginners.
About Jaylee Momplaisir: A Boston native who is known for her powerful but playful teaching style. She has first introduced to yoga a decade ago and fell in love almost instantly. She finally found a practice that did as much for her body as it did for her mind. Jaylee believes yoga is an intimate experience with yourself, an opportunity to build awareness, and a way to explore all aspects of what makes you...you. She focuses on proper alignment, building strength, and using the breath as a tool to quiet the mind. She strives to create an environment where individuals will slow down and enjoy putting energy back into themselves.
Items needed for class: Yoga mat, blocks/books, blankets, or a bolster.
DIY Selfcare Sunday Kit
Sun. Jan 24th
12:30pm -1:45pm EST
9:30am - 10:45am PST
Start Selfcare Sunday with our Wellness Director Melissa. The class will begin with a relaxing and rejuvenating gua sha and jade roller massage tutorial proven to reduce tension, puffiness, and inflammation in facial muscles while draining lymphatic fluid in our face. Melissa will walk the class through how to make her favorite detoxifying green smoothie and match latte recipes, ending the class strong with a 15 minute Pilates stretch and flow to invigorate the mind and body.
Special Offer: 2 free Melissa Pilates Classes. Offer valid 1x. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires: April 30, 2021
About Melissa: Melissa is a classically trained Pilates instructor. Outside of Pilates, Melissa is a digital marketing professional specializing in beauty, health, and wellness spaces.
Create Your Soul Aligned Career with Stephanie
Sun. Jan. 24th
2:15pm - 3:30pm EST
11:15am - 12:30pm PST
This workshop will cover identifying your career goals, tips on finding a job, negotiating salary, revamping your personal brand, resume tips, and how to stand out among the many applicants applying for your dream job.
Items Needed for Class: LinkedIn and Resume readily available, 1-3 URL links to ideal role or roles they are interested in targeting, something to take notes in.
Special Offer: PDF “Market Value Guide” - helps with exploration stage in job hunting, “Get Hired Quickly” guide for applying to a job, LinkedIn summary templates, and discount codes for Anxiety Relief Aura Cleansing spray (featured in well+good) and salary negotiation support report purchased from 81cents.com.
About Stephanie: Founder of Soulwork & Six Figures, Stephanie has worked with LinkedIn, the muse, and MogulMillennial. She built out recruitment organizations at fortune 500 companies like Sony, tech startups, and MSP’s servicing the finance industry. She has negotiated salaries ranging from $350,000 a year to interns making $10 an hour.
Brain Food Cooking Class with Dr. Uma Naidoo
Sun. Jan. 24th
3:45pm-5:30pm EST
12:45pm -2:15pm PST
Did you know turmeric has shown to improve your mood and decrease levels of anxiety? Learn the mood-healing benefits of some of Dr. Uma’s favorite spices; turmeric, saffron, ginger, coriander, and mustard seeds while making Roasted Cauliflower “Steaks” with Greens.
About Dr. Uma Naidoo: Described by Michelin-starred chef David Bouley, Dr. Uma Naidoo is the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space. A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, Nutrition Specialist, and now the author of This Is Your Brain On Food. Her niche work is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, and many others, Dr. Uma has a special interest in the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions.
Items needed for class: Somewhere to prepare food as you cook alongside Dr. Uma. All ingredients will be emailed to participants to provide time for shopping.
Special Offer: All class participants will receive Dr. Uma's book "This Is Your Brain On Food" in an E-Book version, emailed to the participant.