{"product_id":"living-in-a-harsh-world","title":"Living in a Harsh World","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do we live well in this world?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's difficult to watch the news because there is so much hatred, greed, and violence. We feel it all around us. How do we show up with love, compassion, and truth in this midst of it all? How do we keep going when things feel so heavy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIn this workshop, we'll explore the yoga principles of non-violence and truth-telling and how they can guide the way we live. This world desperately needs more kindness, compassion, and love. Perhaps we can be part of the answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin us from 5:30-6:30 pm on June 24 for this practical, enlightening, and encouraging workshop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThen join us after the workshop for Walk \u0026amp; Talk from 6:30-7:30 pm!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis summer, we're focused on gaining wisdom from yoga for living in today's world. While yoga is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e a religion, it does have a set of ethics and values that can help us live well in a harsh world. Each week, we'll dive into an important bit of wisdom for today and talk about what yoga wisdom has to offer. \u003cstrong\u003eJoin us for all 4 workshops this summer, and you'll get a discounted rate!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Presenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/1397\/0995\/files\/Untitleddesign_23_160x160.png?v=1672636151\" style=\"margin-right: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e is founder and director of The Perch located in Aurora, Illinois. She is the author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theperchplace.myshopify.com\/products\/unhurried-book\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnhurried: A 52-Week Meditative Bible Reading Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theperchplace.myshopify.com\/products\/31-days-of-self-kindness-book\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e31 Days of Self Kindness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an RYT-200 yoga teacher, and a certified Wellness and Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator. Jackson also holds an M.A. in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College. She spends time leading retreats, teaching about soul care, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehelping all sorts of people discover yoga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. She is passionate about helping people \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereconnect with their bodies, give themselves kindness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and live out their calling in healthy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflourishing ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat People Are Saying about Events The Perch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eAmy has created a warm, welcoming, inclusive space. You can \u003cstrong\u003eescape the world\u003c\/strong\u003e for a few hours and leave feeling refreshed.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Any time I’ve spent at The Perch, regardless of if it’s a retreat or workshop, I always leave so filled up. Amy always plans such intentional activities and \u003cstrong\u003eit’s so refreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"The Perch\u003cspan\u003e is the perfect spot to connect with yourself, a place to fill your cup, a place to \u003cstrong\u003erelax and energize at the same time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eYou will never regret setting aside time for your own soul care.\u003c\/strong\u003e And it's clear that Amy prayerfully and mindfully plans every retreat to allow each participant to receive encouragement, healing, and whatever their souls may need.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eThis exceeded my expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Amy has a very welcoming nature and provided several thoughtful exercises in alignment with the event's theme. I felt comfortable and engaged the whole time.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"The retreat gave me \u003cstrong\u003etime to relax and reflect within the busyness of life\u003c\/strong\u003e, and doing that introspection that I love to do but don't always carve out the time to do with full-time work and little ones.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"Thank you so much for creating this\u003cstrong\u003e safe, welcoming space\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a God-send, and I look forward to attending more events.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"The mindset and tools that you'll take away have the ability to transform your life! \u003cstrong\u003eIt is worth every penny\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"I walked in feeling heavy and left feeling \u003cstrong\u003elight as a feather\u003c\/strong\u003e!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e “I left feeling \u003cstrong\u003eempowered and hopeful\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this workshop series only for women?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNo! As always, retreats and workshops offered by The Perch are open to all adults regardless of gender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill we be doing any yoga poses during this workshop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNo. While we often think about the poses (asana) of yoga, yoga is much more than poses! In this series, we'll dive into the philosophy and wisdom of yoga for living well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat food and snacks will be available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eI'll have snacks and drinks available, including dairy-free and gluten-free options. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks or dinner if you'd like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have additional questions. How can I contact you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you have questions about the workshop, don’t hesitate to reach out! Email Amy at info@theperchplace.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"theperchplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51323395211542,"sku":"EVE1087","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/1397\/0995\/files\/4_f94e610f-293e-48ee-b494-69265d9c56e6.png?v=1779110649","url":"https:\/\/theperchplace.myshopify.com\/products\/living-in-a-harsh-world","provider":"theperchplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}