The AWE Experience
Navigating Midlife challenges Through the Menopause Transition to Thrive in the Second Half of Life
Align with you internal rhythm to restore vitality
Witness the magic of nature & community to create space for renewal
Emerge with a deeper sense of wellness & inner balance
Are you a midlife woman like us who feels you had your act together your whole life and then something changed-- physically, mentally, emotionally?
You are asking yourself, "Why do I feel exhausted all the time? What is happening to my body and mind? Am I going crazy? Will I ever feel myself again? Why do I feel like I'm the only one going through this?"
If so, this AWE Experience is for you! Come join in community with a small group of like-minded women to engage in an interactive and educational approach to ease your anxieties, restore balance, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.
AWE Experience Full Day Retreat
Saturday, March 22, 8:30 am -5 pm
Introductions and Gathering Circle – After brief introductions, we open with an inspiring tune-in process that creates a receptive, low-stress atmosphere and allows you to easily set your intentions for this day and beyond.
Stretching and breathing exercise – We will flow through gentle yoga movements synchronized with slow, intentional breath.
Tapping into your feminine power and wisdom - Kim will lead a series of body-centered practices that create a feeling of grounded confidence and a shift from “efforting” to easefully and joyfully “Being”. It is about experiencing what it feels like to be inside your body and expressing yourself in a way that feels strong and powerful to you, full of joy and very safe and nurturing.
The Menopause Transition: Understanding Your Mind, Mood, and Body - Dr. Rochelle Bernstein will explore the unique physical, emotional and hormonal changes during menopause. She will provide expert guidance on managing symptoms and enhancing well-being, and will engage us in interactive discussion in a safe and supportive space, answering your questions and addressing common concerns.
Healthy lunch to nourish and energize us!
Connecting with Nature and the Quiet of Winter - Weather permitting, we will venture outdoors for Kim to take you through a process to connect with the energy of our natural surroundings in a way you are able to internalize winter’s cycle of slowing down, resting and turning inward. You will easily be able to connect to your inner strength and to that of the other women.
Love, Libido and Hormones: Sexual Health in Midlife - Dr. Rochelle Bernstein will address the impact of hormonal changes on libido and vaginal health, and how to nurture intimacy and maintain a fulfilling sexual health journey through menopause. This empowering session explores the unique physical, emotional, and relational challenges that arise during this transformative stage of life.
Sound Bowl Journey - Immerse yourself in a restorative sound bath experience designed to support you through life’s transitions. Guided by Toni Axelrod, MA, LPCC, a licensed counselor, the meditative journey uses sound bowls, Native flutes, chimes, and a buffalo drum to create a deeply calming and transformative experience.
Farewell Circle – We will gather in final ceremony to honor our natural surroundings, create lasting intention, and appreciate each other in our new friendships.