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Sunday Evening Meditation with Jodi
SUNDAY EVENING MEDITATION - Soak up some goodness and enjoy this Sunday evening meditation with Jodi as you dive inward. Finding the river of peace that resides in your heart center will be our theme for this class! Breathwork and journaling also take place before the guided meditation session. A heartfelt discussion usually follows meditation. No experience needed, just your open mind and heart. Class is limited to 16 participants.
Class time is 6:30pm-8:00pm @ Vella Yoga in Marion
Radiant Renewal Spring Retreat
Radiant Renewal Spring Retreat with Jodi and Stephanie
Register on Vella Website https://vellayogamarion.com/
Sunday Evening Mother’s Day Meditation with Jodi
SUNDAY EVENING MOTHER’S DAY MEDITATION - Soak up some goodness and enjoy this Sunday evening meditation with Jodi as you dive inward. This class session is all about calling forth the love you need for your heart. Whether you have/had a good relationship with your own mother or not, you will feel held by mother Earth in a peaceful loving meditation I wrote just for this evening! Breathwork and journaling also take place before the guided meditation session. A heartfelt discussion usually follows meditation. No experience needed, just your open mind and heart. Class is limited to 16 participants.
Class time is 6:30pm-8:00pm @ Vella Yoga in Marion
Thursday Morning Meditations with Jodi
Thursday Morning Meditation Series: Soak up some goodness and enjoy Thursday morning meditations with Jodi as you connect your mind, body and heart. Every month there is a theme that will be discussed at the beginning of class. A short session of breathwork will take place before the guided meditation session. A heartfelt discussion usually follows meditation. No experience needed, just your open mind and heart. Class is limited to 14 participants.
February 6- Connection
March 6- Authenticity
Winter Wellness Retreat in Galena
Join Stephanie & Jodi on a retreat close to home in the beautiful surroundings of The Galena Territory. The retreat will be held at her beautiful Galena home, offering a breathtaking view of Lake Galena with a nurturing and supportive environment for deepening practice and connection.
During the retreat, we’ll focus on connecting with nature, connecting with ourselves and each other. Of course, we’ll deepen your yoga and meditation practice and depending on the retreat, we may also learn some Ayurvedic lifestyle tips and practice recommendations to align harmoniously with the season, so your health and well-being may flourish.
For the summer & fall retreats, each afternoon there will be free time to hike, kayak, walk the trails, sit on benches overlooking the lake, read, schedule a spa treatment at the Eagle Ridge Spa, go shopping in downtown Galena, or whatever else feels relaxing and restorative for you!
In the winter months, we will focus on hygge – cozying in, getting warm and comfortable, which promotes a feeling of contentment and well-being.
There is a real sense of community at these retreats, and it’s a wonderful and welcoming environment for those who are new to retreats and/or yoga and meditation.
This is the perfect girls getaway – grab your bestie and join us for a fun, relaxed, and serene weekend away!
These retreats are short and sweet, but offer just enough time to come back home to yourself without having to travel far.
Winter Retreat Dates: February 14-16, 2025
Arrival at 6pm on Friday
Departure around 12-1 on Sunday morning.
Go here for pricing and registering!
https://vellayogamarion.com/retreats/
FREE ONLINE MEDITATION WITH JODI
Free Online Meditation with Jodi- Jan 29th
Time: Jan 10, 2025 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88991663349?pwd=Xp4NqgaCMiwfbdbY4yVduwQrrB76sq.1
Meeting ID: 889 9166 3349
Passcode: PEACE
Holiday Candlelight Meditation with Jodi
Sun, Dec 15th: 5-7pm Soak up some goodness surrounded by candlelight and enjoy this Sunday evening meditation connecting with your tender heart. This class will uncover the unconditional joy that resides within us at all times. Allow yourself this time to rest and restore before the craziness of the holidays. This portion is infused with beautiful music, journaling and breathwork. The second part of the class is a guided meditation and a little extra self-care treat followed with discussion. No experience needed, just your open mind and heart.
Class size limited to 14 participants.
Each Session: $35
Holiday Candlelight Meditation with Jodi
Sun, Dec 8th: 6-8pm Soak up some goodness surrounded by candlelight and enjoy this Sunday evening meditation connecting with your tender heart. This class will uncover the unconditional joy that resides within us at all times. Allow yourself this time to rest and restore before the craziness of the holidays. This portion is infused with beautiful music, journaling and breathwork. The second part of the class is a guided meditation and a little extra self-care treat followed with discussion. No experience needed, just your open mind and heart.
Class size limited to 12 participants.
Each Session: $35
Holiday Candlelight Meditation with Jodi
Sun, December 1st 5-7pm -Unwind your tension and enjoy this Sunday meditation by candlelight connecting with your soul and finding peace. Peace is your true nature, your prayer, the language of your heart, your purpose, and your destiny. The first part of the class we will dive into self-compassion and self-love. This portion is infused with beautiful music, journaling and breathwork. The second part of the class is a guided meditation and a little extra self-care treat followed with discussion. No experience needed, just your open mind and heart. Class size limited to 14 participants.
Each Session: $35
Gratitude Rock Painting with Jodi
This is your opportunity to tap into your creative side while mindfully painting rocks! Come enjoy this rocking painting event with me. You will leave with 2 beautiful creations and feel better doing so! One rock is for yourself and the other we encourage you to leave for a friend, family member or neighbor in their yard. Or maybe just leave it in the park to brighten up a stranger’s day. We provide all the materials. Absolutely no painting experience is necessary!
Instructor: Jodi Stepanek is a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor and owner of Big Heart Meditation and Mindfulness, llc. She works with kids, adults and athletes of all ages to assist them in starting or maintaining a mediation and mindfulness practice.
Just bring a friend or family member and be ready to create!!
Register Here: https://artisaninsightstudios.com/event/rock-painting-with-jodi-gratitude-rocks/
WHERE: Artisan Insight Studios
740 Community Dr, Ste. B
North Liberty, IA 52317 United States + Google Map
Sunday Evening Meditation Series
SUNDAY EVENING MEDITATION SERIES- Soak up some goodness and enjoy Sunday evening meditations with Jodi as you connect with your tender heart. Every month there is a theme that will be discussed at the beginning of class. Breathwork and journaling also take place before the guided meditation session. A heartfelt discussion usually follows meditation. No experience needed, just your open mind and heart. Class is limited to 16 participants.
Come to one class or come to all- you choose!
9.8- Intentional Living and Self Awareness
10.6- Self Compassion
11.10- Self Love
Class time is 6:30pm-8:00pm
Sign up on the Vella Website under Special Classes- find Jodi!
https://vella-yoga.square.site/product/meditation-with-jodi/60?cs=true&cst=custom
Wellness Retreat in Galena
Allow yourself to unplug from your stresses, responsibilities, electronics, newsfeeds, and remember what is really important to you. At this retreat, you will get the time you need to rest, reset, and restore!
👭Join Jodi and Stephanie on a retreat close to home in the beautiful surrounds of The Galena Territory. The retreat will be held in Galena, offering a breathtaking view of Lake Galena with a nurturing and supportive environment for deepening practice and connection. 🩷
Developing a Personal Meditation Practice (Thursday Morning Class)
Do you just want to feel better? Meditation and Mindfulness practices can increase your mental wellbeing!! Both practices help you with being less reactive, more focused in the present moment and honestly help you tune into what is really important in your life! So often we are stuck in a mindlessness trap and we don’t even know it!
Join me for three zoom sessions (Thursday mornings) to dive into all the things that meditation and mindfulness can do for you! I will lead guided meditations each session and allow for discussion after. - Jodi
Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Jodi: Pocket of Peace
SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION- Come in your comfy clothes, bring your coffee and let's meet in the stillness. The theme for this class is RECIPROCITY AND ATTACHMENTS. Let's dive in together to these topics and then I will lead a guided meditation centered around our theme. As always, there will be discussion afterwards. No meditation experience needed, just an open mind and heart! Mats, cushions and blankets provided.
Pause with Purpose: Your Heart & Jesus
Join us for our next Pause with Purpose session, "Your Heart and Jesus," an intimate evening of reflection as we meet with Jesus to receive His peace. Be renewed and refreshed in your spirit so that you may walk in and by His light in the world. Spots are limited to 16 participants so register early. Cost $35. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water if you like. No equipment needed; all will be provided.