Embodied Wellness Online Retreat 

Spring into Stillness: Finding Peace Within Your Body 

with Sydney Bell and Diana Byron

April 5, 2025 from 2-5pm ET

Join us for our second Embodied Wellness retreat! This spring, we invite you to slow down, reconnect, and nurture a peaceful relationship with your body. We’ll explore how slowing down can help us reconnect with our bodies, cultivate self-compassion, and embrace body wisdom.

What to Expect 

In this nurturing and supportive space, you’ll experience:

🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness & Meditation for Self-Acceptance: Set intentions for yourself that focus on compassion, not perfection.

🌟 Empowering Workshops: learn how to reject diet culture, embrace intuitive eating, and find peace with your body.

😊 Gentle, Joyful Movement: Yoga designed for all bodies—focusing on how movement makes you feel, not how it makes you look.

🌀 Compassionate and Supportive Community: Surround yourself with like-minded individuals who are ready to break free from the cycle of self-criticism and celebrate the beauty of every body. 

This retreat is perfect for anyone who seeks to:

• Embrace a body-positive mindset.
• Nurture a compassionate and supportive relationship with their body.
• Prioritize holistic self-care and mental wellness.
• Cultivate body awareness through mindful movement.
• Learn to honor the body's wisdom in a nurturing space.

Meet Your Retreat Hosts
🧘 Diana Byron is a yoga teacher & herbalist who specializes in mindful movement and self-compassion practices. She brings a gentle, inclusive approach to movement, helping you reconnect with your body in a way that feels nourishing.

💙 Sydney Bell, MSW is a psychotherapist passionate about body inclusivity and Health at Every Size. She will guide discussions on body acceptance, self-compassion, and the power of slowing down.
Together, they’ll hold a safe and supportive space for you to explore stillness, embodiment, and peace. 🌿

100% Virtual: Join from anywhere in the world! All sessions are live, interactive, and recorded for those who can’t attend in real-time.

Herbal Apprenticeship with Diana Byron: A 6-Month Journey into the Healing World of Plants

Starts April 6, 2025

Embark on a transformative journey of herbal wisdom with herbalist Diana Byron in this immersive 6-month apprenticeship. Designed for those who seek a deeper connection with nature and a hands-on understanding of plant medicine, this course provides an opportunity to learn directly from an experienced herbalist in a supportive, community-based setting. 

By the end of the course, participants will have the skills and knowledge to confidently craft herbal remedies, create personalized healing blends, and integrate plant medicine into daily life. 

Course Highlights:

🌿 Monthly in-person classes with a local, experienced herbalist

🌿 Learn plant identification, ethical foraging, and preparation techniques

🌿 Get tips on growing herbs and garden design

🌿 Hands-on experience crafting tinctures, salves, teas, and more

🌿 Build a personal herbal toolkit for health and wellness

🌿 Earn a certificate upon completing the program

Class Dates: April 6, May 4, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 7, 2025 from 1:00 - 4:00PM ET

Location: A private residence in Dayville, CT (address given after registration).

Cost: $499 includes all herbs and materials used in class. Pay in full or secure your spot with a deposit of $299. The $200 remainder is due by March 15th, 2025.

🌿 Only 8 spots toal are available and a few are already taken. Register today to reserve yours! Join us and cultivate a deeper understanding of the healing power of plants. 

Group Yoga Classes

(In Studio and Online)

 Take a group yoga class in our Putnam, CT studio or in the comfort of your own home, over Zoom!

These Kripalu style classes are designed to increase flexibility, strength and vitality. They typically begin with relaxing breath work and end with either a relaxation or  meditation. Classes are in Eastern Standard time.

Group Class Schedule:

Wednesdays 6:30PM - 7:30PM  - Candlelight Yoga

Fridays 10:00AM - 11:00AM  - Yoga for Strength

Saturdays 10:00AM - 11:00AM  - Morning Yoga Flow

Class Descriptions:

Candlelight Yoga: Cultivate resilience from stress in these soothing and relaxing evening yoga classes by candlelight.

Yoga for Strength: These classes are focused on increasing strength and stamina, and include the optional use of light hand weights.

Morning Yoga Flow:  These Saturday morning classes are a great way to start your day and your weekend --designed to energize and increase vitality.

Mats and other equipment are provided in the studio or you are welcome to bring your own.

   Private Yoga Classes

(In Studio and Online)

Schedule at your convenience

 These 1-1 classes are designed just for you and take place in our Putnam, CT studio or over Zoom. No need to follow a group schedule --you choose the days and times that work for you!

Classes are 60 minutes long and typically include mindful movement, breathing exercises, centering and relaxation. Each session is designed according to your unique needs, goals and experience level. Excellent for beginners or anyone looking to deepen their yoga practice with the guidance of an experienced teacher. 

Have you enjoyed taking classes with us? If so, please take a moment to post a review on our Google Business page or on our Facebook page. There's no better way to say "thank you" and it helps connect us with others who may be in need of our services. Your kind reviews, referrals and support are very much appreciated.

About the instructor: Diana Byron, RYT 200

Kripalu Yoga teacher, Meditation Coach, Herbalist, founder of Dhyāna Yoga & Wellness. 

Learn more or feel free to reply to this message with any questions. 

Join our online communities: Women Who Meditate and Diana's Garden.