Community Spotlight Retreat Day

YES, it’s completely FREE!!!

The need for justice and equity within our community demands constant attention, and we are grateful for the countless local organizations, committees, and activist groups working toward this goal. Sanctuary is a community partner to these organizations and groups, with the intent to raise awareness and encourage action through our ongoing Community Spotlight Series (see listing of participating organizations below).

We’re excited to welcome all staff and board members from our partner organizations for the First Annual Community Spotlight Retreat Day! We know how hard y'all work and the toll it takes to be of constant service to others, so please let our passionate and generous group of Collective members treat you and your colleagues to a day of restoration and connection.

Schedule of events and offerings:

NOTE: WE WILL BE UPDATING THIS PAGE TO INCLUDE REGISTRATION LINKS FOR EACH OFFERING. PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON IF YOU’D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE AND WANT TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT(S).

• 10am–5pm

  • Thornes Marketplace businesses open and offering a variety of discounts for Retreat Day participants:

    • A full list out special offers from each business will be listed here once finalized

  • Light refreshments sponsored by Thornes Marketplace

• 10–11:15am

  • Form & Flow Yoga (Level I/II) w/ Ellen Morbyrne

    • An alignment-based Hatha practice with heart-centered themes. The practice is an integration of Anusara-inspired alignment principles with Tantric philosophy drawn primarily from Rajanaka Yoga (Douglas Brooks). Just as we are asked to engage more deeply with our body’s wisdom on the mat, Form & Flow also calls us to engage more deeply with our lives and our collective community. Level I/II - is a beginner-intermediate class with clear cues and a moderate flow. Supports alignment, form, and expression.

    • SPECIAL NOTE: This is one of our public yoga classes so there will be participants who won’t be a part of the Retreat Day. To claim your free pass please use the discount code (CSRD2025) when registering for the class.

    • Space is limited, pre-registration recommended.

• 12–1:15pm

  • Restorative Yoga & Reiki w/ Beth Tascione

    • Need to dial down stress and unwind tension?  Join me for Restorative Yoga with Reiki and experience deep rest in supported, relaxing yoga poses. This class combines gentle, mindful movements, restorative poses and guided relaxation. The restorative yoga poses are held longer and use props to encourage deep relaxation. While you are in the poses you will receive Reiki (a gentle, hands-on energy practice)  to help you relieve tension and stress, support your overall well-being, and leave you feeling deeply relaxed and renewed. This workshop is accessible to students who can be on the ground for extended periods of time. All experience levels welcome.

    • Space is limited, pre-registration recommended

• 12–2pm

  • 10-Minute Chair Massage w/ Mary Gabis

    • Space is limited, pre-registration recommended

  • Acupuncture Sessions w/ Mel Pepper and Maya Joshua

    • Space is limited, pre-registration recommended

• 2:15–3:00pm

  • Guided Meditation and Sound Bath w/ Fran Astino

    • Description forthcoming

    • Space is limited, pre-registration recommended

• 3:15–4:30

  • Somatic Resourcing w/ Luke “Tt” King

    • This workshop will offer guided somatic tools for nervous system regulation, helping participants build a toolbox to weather challenges and establish an embodied basis for wellness. Using strategies pulled from yoga practice and the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, practices will focus on alignment, grounding, and supportive movement that can be utilized to promote a sense of presence and stability.

    • Space is limited, pre-registration recommended

• 5–6:30pm

  • Networking Circle w/ Alena Bartoli

    • Join us for an opportunity to reflect on the day’s experiences with structured and unstructured opportunities for community networking. Facilitated by Alena Bartoli, MA, E-RYT 200, YACEP, RYT 500

    • Alena serves as Chair of the HeadStart & Early Learning Programs Policy Council for Hampshire, Franklin and western Hampden counties.  She is a Community Action Pioneer Valley Board member and the outgoing Chair of the board of the Northampton Parents Center.  Alena is an experienced group facilitator in the private and non-profit sectors both domestically and internationally.