Workshops
Wellness Center workshops are available in-person and by Zoom except where indicated otherwise. Please note Zoom registration closes two (2) hours before workshops begin. Zoom access details are sent prior to the workshop, but no later than 30 minutes before the workshop. Register in-person or use our online credit card links below. If you prefer to pay in-person, please email with the subject line “Pre-Register” so we can set-up appropriately. On-site registration begins 30 minutes before the workshop; we accept cash, check, or credit card payment. All workshops begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Please note: We require a minimum of five (5) registrations for workshops to be offered. If this minimum is not met by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Saturday workshop, UHWC reserves the right to cancel any workshop and will issue a refund or workshop credit for use at a future date at the registrant’s request.
Introduction to Tai Chi
Saturday, January 25, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon​
Presented by Carolyn Bard & Deanne Mott
Discover Meditation in Motion
Begin your journey to physical and spiritual health by learning a gentle form of Tai Chi that provides body awareness, pain relief, stillness, and much more. Body, mind and spirit come together while practicing the ancient art of Tai Chi that is optimized for health and well-being. Carolyn and De will guide you through the first several moves and foundational exercises that are meditative while also bringing countless physical benefits. This workshop is also a preview of classes we will be teaching weekly, starting in January. Come join us and see why Tai Chi is known as meditation in motion! Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring water. This is an in-person event only – no Zoom.
Offered in-person only.
Open to Love: Healing the Heart Chakra
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
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Presenter: Diane Stakoe, Holistic Healing Facilitator and Intuitive Guide
Open Your Heart and Awaken Your Healing Power
Join licensed and certified Reiki Master Teacher, Holistic Hypnotist and Light Language* Channel, Diane Stakoe, for this transformational workshop designed to open your heart and awaken the healing power within you. During this session, you will be gently guided through sacred healing rituals and powerful techniques to activate and balance your heart chakra (energetic center), allowing you to experience deeper love, compassion, and emotional freedom. Whether you seek healing from emotional pain, want to enhance your relationships, or simply wish to deepen your connection to love, this workshop will provide you with the tools and support to open your heart to its fullest potential. This event will be presented in our Meditation Room and is in-person only, no Zoom.
Workshop Fee - $20.00 REGISTER HERE
*Light Language is the language of the soul. It bypasses the thinking mind and speaks to the heart. It is a frequency rather than a language like we know languages to be. It is felt deeply in the body and elevates our energetic frequency and our DNA. Click HERE for more information about Light Language.
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Offered in-person only.
Awakening Your Unique Self – A Path to Fulfillment
Explore Your Authentic Self and Purpose
Offered in-person and on Zoom.
This transformative workshop invites participants to delve into Marc Gafni's profound Unique Self framework. Led by Dr. Tom Ronen Goddard, an integral psychologist and somatic energy expert, this session is designed to help individuals discover and embrace their unique identities as vital expressions of life's unfolding narrative. By integrating somatic exercises with meditative practices, Dr. Goddard will guide attendees in embodying their authentic presence and purpose. This exploration into the Unique Self framework aims to foster a deeper connection with one's innate potential and to promote a more fulfilling and purposeful life. This event is offered both in-person and via Zoom.
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VibeUp! Gentle Yoga-Meditation-Sound Bath
Sunday, February 16, 2025
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Presenter: Stacey Paige, Certified Yoga Instructor and Spiritual Coach
Relax and Recharge
In this integrative self-care journey, we'll begin with gentle yoga and then move into guided meditation and a healing sound bath. Or you can come only for the meditation and sound healing experience. This workshop will help you relax your body, calm your mind, clear stuck energy, and activate your body's natural healing systems.
Please bring your yoga mat and water. You may also want to bring blocks and a strap if you're doing yoga, and for the sound bath a blanket, pillow, eye covering and anything else you need to feel comfortable. Limited extra props will be available. This is an in-person event only, no Zoom. ​
YOGA + SOUND BATH SCHEDULE
4:45pm - Registration opens
5:00pm - Gentle yoga
5:50pm - Break / Sound Bath participants come in
6:00pm - Meditative Sound Bath
COST: $35 per person
SOUND BATH ONLY SCHEDULE
5:50pm - Break / Sound Bath participants come in
6:00pm - Meditative Sound Bath
COST: $25.00 per person
Offered in-person only.
For more information, registration, and fees, visit: https://www.staceypaige.com
Incorporating Fasting Principles for Spiritual Practice and Wellness
Saturday, February 22, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
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Presenters: Joanne Pizzino, MD, MPH and Ronen Goddard, PhD, CCEP
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Deepen Your Understanding of Fasting
Offered in-person and on Zoom.
Join Drs. JP Pizzino and Ronen Goddard in this engaging 2-hour workshop for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge about fasting. ProLon® Fasting Mimicking Program, an evidence-based program designed to promote cellular renewal, metabolic balance, and healthy aging, mimics the benefits of a traditional fast while allowing you to eat specially designed, plant-based meals. Dr. Pizzino, a functional medicine physician and Dr. Goddard, an integral psychologist and somatic energy expert, will explore the science behind fasting, share insights on integrating it into a healthy lifestyle, and provide practical guidance to enhance physical and emotional well-being. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of ProLon’s benefits and actionable steps for incorporating fasting principles into their wellness journey. This event is offered both in person and via Zoom.
The Embodiment of Mindfulness Workshop Series
Two Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon
- January 11, 2025. Workshop cancelled due to inclement weather, will be rescheduled at a later date.
- March 15, 2025, location TBD
Presenters: Sharri Gaines and Shawn Ramsey
Come Discover the Benefits of Mindfulness!
This three-part series on mindfulness will include the following workshops occurring every two months. Each two-hour workshop will incorporate mindful movement exercises, guided reflection and journaling, and more. Attend one workshop or all of them. Special pricing for each workshop is $35 per session.
Workshop Two: EMBRACING YOUR MIND-BODY CONNECTION
Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon CANCELLED
Location: 5124 Departure Dr., Raleigh
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Introduction to body awareness
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In-depth body scan, to encourage a deep connection with physical sensations
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Integration of breath with the body scan
Register for Workshop Two here.
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Workshop Three: MINDFULLY, NATURALLY
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: TBD
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Introduction to breath awareness
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Guided breathwork (multiple breathing exercises)
Register for Workshop Three here.​
Offered in-person only.
Enjoy these photos from our first Mindfulness in Nature workshop!
