My offer
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Courses
6-week Seasonal Course
6 x 2 h in depth classes 2 x 3 h field classes
Ecotherapy & Mindfulness practice; Journaling Exercise; Somatic Practice, Group Sharing; Self-designed Ritual, PDF with journaling questions and exercises for reflection; alignment & integration, a guided audio meditation.
Celebration of seasonal transition in community; Sense of belonging to nature
*View Unfolding and Returning course below under Past events as examples.
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8-week Mindfulness (MBSR) Course
8 x 2 h in depth classes PDF with journaling questions and exercises Guided audio meditation
Awareness for limiting beliefs and destructive coping mechanisms and tools for how to replace them with self-support; Emotion-related self regulation; Stress reduction; Gratitude cultivation
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Workshops
1 or 1/2 day Seasonal Workshop
Introduction to Ecotherapy and Mindfulness theory and practice; Somatic Practice and Group Sharing
*View Seasonal Embodiment courses as example.
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1-2 hours Mindfulness Workshop
Introduction to theory and practice; Guided mindfulness meditation and inquiry
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Circles & Rituals
Women Circle
Somatic-based practices, meditation, connection and expression practices, circle sharing and more.
Women empowerment and strengthening of sisterhood.
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Self designed Rituals
Celebration of new season or cycle.
Testimonals
“The guided experience allowed me to view life with fresh eyes, wonder, and a feeling of expansive interconnectedness. I felt so grounded, relaxed, and had the opportunity to re-prioritise what I value in my life. (…) It was one of my favourite workshops, and I wish I could have recorded it so I can play it every morning so I am aligned with the greater whole. (…) Her work connecting people back to nature and themselves deeply inspires me and I really look forward to learning more from her. I would highly recommend to join her workshops for more presence, groundedness, connection, and clarity for your life. I believe we all need to develop our connection to nature, not only for ourselves but for our future generations and for every being on the planet.”
- Lila, Seasonal Workshop in France, Sept ‘22
“Lara is a great space holder, and I felt strong and brave energy in the guided meditations and overall flow of the class. It is great to have someone that can bring you back to the essential parts of our life that can easily be forgotten in the daily rush.”
- Danik, Weekly Mindfulness Classes, Autumn ’22
“Subtle and gentle yet decisive guidance into open your heart, observe the inner world, be silent and listen both to the inside and the outside.”
- Ludovica, Weekly Mindfulness Classes, Autumn ‘22
“Lara's workshop was wonderful! She is in excellent guide for everyone interested in exploring the interconnection of nature and mindfulness in a fun and peaceful way I highly recommend you try her guidance and explore the power of syncing to nature's cycles from a conscious view.”
- Karima, Seasonal Workshop in France, Sept ‘22
Super fijne cursus met toegewijde teacher/facilitator. Fijn om met het thema seizoenen, in dit geval transitie naar herfst, in groepsverband en zelfstandig bezig te zijn en dit te koppelen aan je eigen leven. Het in een ritueel bewust bezig zijn met het afgelopen jaar, de oogst, wat je niet meer dient en wat je voor volgend seizoen zou willen zaaien, gaf me veel rust om dit in de herfst en winter even rustig te laten ontkiemen voor volgend jaar.
De cursus is gestructureerd in thema's en heeft een goede balans tussen ruimte voor gevoel en achterliggende theorie waardoor het niet zweverig wordt.
- David, 6-week Seasonal Workshop, RETURNING, Autumn ‘23
“Lara’s workshops were very interesting, enriching and motivating. Being honest, I enjoyed all of them, but my favourite was when we collected seeds in the woods above Catfarm. We walked slowly, observed and touched the plants gently, and finally stored the seeds in a small jar. Finally we stopped, sat down in a circle and Lara led us in a meditation. To the beat of a drum, Lara told us the story of the beginning of life in the Earth while inviting us to breathe slowly and consciously.
I felt relaxed and in close contact with nature. Every step or breath I took I was more aware of the plants, small animals, and colours around me. It was a magical moment!”
- Francesca, Seasonal Workshop, Sept ‘22
“Lara holds a fruly transformative and tender space. Nature is represented in the most simple and raw way. And she writes beautiful poems and visualisations to accompany her work!”
- Marin, 6-week Seasonal Course, UNFOLDING, Spring '23
Lara has the talent to be both warm and welcoming as well as strict and organized. Creating a beautiful safe space that invites one to open up and grow. Also she's equipped with quite some theoretical and practical knowledge coming from different frameworks. Very interesting and inspiring.
- Anonymous participant, 6-week Seasonal Course, RETURNING, Autumn ‘23
“A space to come home to my human and non-humam community is what I landed in with Lara's work. I saw some beautiful dark sides of myself and got to play with my inner child. I was guided to become closer to the urban nature around me and connect to my life force through embodiment work. And most importantly I feel like I have a bigger soul family now!”
- Anonymous participant, 6-week Seasonal Course, UNFOLDING, Spring '23
“I am really glad I joined this course in order to support my process of unfolding into the season of spring. It can be an exciting but also scary time, in which my dreams are full on singing, and it's easy to feel pressured, to go into doing-mode, because otherwise I might "not catch the train". Having a moment every week to come back to myself, in a loving and safe environment, to find presence and calmness, reinforced my feeling of trust. It was also very supportive to do this together with a community and I met lovely new friends. I am grateful that Lara brought us together and knew how to guide us through the process so well. I would definitely join again, and I also recommend it to fellow humans, no matter where you are in your process, presence and sharing is always a gift.'“
- Pau, 6-week Seasonal Course, UNFOLDING, Spring '23
A warm bath as always. I felt so held and loved and seen. A wonderful group of women & a great topic to discuss.
- Marianka, Women Circle facilitated with Dunja Zabunović, Autumn ‘23
“Such an amazing and unique experience. I recommend it to every woman or any human being that wants to let go and connect to other amazing women.”
- Eleni, Women Circle facilitated with Dunja Zabunović, Summer ‘23
“I really enjoy Lara’s classes. It sets me in a very positive, calm, happy & gratitude filled state. Often my days are busy & stressful (due to work & other things happening around life) , but your class helps me reset and get back to myself.”
- Meet, Weekly Mindfulness Classes, Autumn ‘22
Women Circle - Surrender
You are warmly invited to join our upcoming Women’s Circle in a beautiful urban sanctuary ♦️
To celebrate sisterhood, to surrender and find inner trust, to cut off the bullshit and land in radical honesty with yourself and each other.
The theme this month is about surrendering, and feeling fully safe within ourselves. This evening will be filled with somatic-based practices, meditation, connection/expression practices, circle sharing and more.
Let’s gather to remind ourselves that we have everything within to transform & create a world our hearts know is possible.
Practicalities:
When? May, 18th from 18:30 ~ 21:30
What to bring? An offering for our altar.
Where? Derde Kostverlorenkade 35 1054 TS Amsterdam (Important! Please arrive at 18.30 sharp so we can start the circle all together.
Get your ticket here.
In the spirit of conscious contribution, as well as openness through hopefully accommodating diverse social groups, we accept student/low income fee /exchange of services so please do get in touch if you are interested but cannot pay the total amount.
With love,
Lara & Dunja
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Artwork by: @alexandra_levasseur
Unfolding - 6 week Spring initiation
Do you want to be supported in carrying out your mission into this world? Would you like to identify limiting beliefs and destructive coping mechanisms that you have internalised and replace them with self support? Do you wish to learn how the seasons can support you on your path towards self realisation? Do you long for more awareness in the here and now?
Then this course is for you!
We are currently in the season of Winter, but can observe the return of more light with each day passing. This time invites us to detach from all that is no longer part of us, stand still and bath in the unknown of what is gonna come next. In the weeks preceding the Spring Equinox (March, 20th) this energy shifts. With the spring and the return of light, this time is great for creating a vision of what you want to manifest throughout the year. Which projects, do you want to create, where would you like to focus on, what do you want to let grow, how can you be supported throughout the process?
• **What can you expect ? •**
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**Practicalities •** Thursdays,
Date: 16 February - 6 April every Thursday Time: 19:00 - 21:00, 2 hours per session. Between 18:45-19:00 is arrival time, with a cup of tea. Location: Studio in Amsterdam Jordaan. Address details will be confirmed upon registration.
**• Fee •**
I. **Full Package**:
For the full experience, I advice you to join all 7 classes. If you book the full package, the price varies between €15 - 30,- Euro per class, in total €105 - 210,-.
You can pay in installments.
II. **Drop in Class**:
Drop in classes vary between 20-30 Euro. *Fees include tea, cookies and a take-home practise.
In the spirit of conscious contribution, as well as openness through hopefully accommodating diverse social groups, I offer a price scale with the low edge being for allow income fee. I also accept exchange of services so please do get in touch if you are interested.
• **Weekly** **Themes** •
Each class includes a Mindfulness Meditation, partner/group practice, journaling exercise.
Day I. **Introduction** to Mindfulness & Seasonal Embodiment. How do we practise Mindfulness in a fast-paced world? What is Seasonal Embodiment & how can we work with it?
Day II. **Gratitude** - Coming from gratitude, as a life force for your path.
Day III. **Shadow Work** What is holding you back, where does the shame lie? What is your shadow topic? What do you want to let go of first?
Day IV. ******************Vision -****************** Seasonal Embodiment Spring What is your vision for the year? What do you want to invite in spring & summer? To what do you want to dedicate your time?
Day V. ****************Support -**************** Seasonal Embodiment Spring What do you need for support? How can you hold yourself through the shadows? Believing it is possible, working through limiting beliefs.
Day VI. ******************Action -****************** Seasonal Embodiment Spring From vision follows action, What are concrete steps you can take?
Day VII. **Integration** Day - How can you ensure your commitment& dedication? Community of Practice - Questions?
Add additional optional outside practice in the forest!
• **About the teacher** •
Lara Egbring (The Root of Life) is a certified Mindfulness trainer, Ecopsychologist and Seasonal Embodiment practitioner.
Women Circle
Womxn, you are invited to gather with us on the full moon in a beautiful urban sanctuary 🪷🌕🪷
To celebrate sisterhood,
to invite our unapologetic beingness, rawness and wilderness in. It is all allowed to be expressed in the safe space we create together.
This evening wil be filled with a nourishing sound journey meditation, connection/expression practices, circle sharing, a ritual to welcome winter and this time of introspection. Authentically and shamelessly exposing our true nature.
Let’s gather to remind ourselves that we have the medicine within to transform & create a world our hearts know is possible.
Practicalities:
When? December, 7th from 18:30 ~ 21:30
Where? Derde Kostverlorenkade 35 1054 TS Amsterdam (Important! Please arrive at 18.30 sharp so we can start the circle all together.
In the spirit of conscious contribution, as well as openness through hopefully accommodating diverse social groups, we accept student/low income fee /exchange of services so please do get in touch if you are interested but cannot pay the total amount
What to bring?
A blanket to stay cozy, snacks to share and an offering for our altar.
*Womxn = non-binary and transgender people are warmly invited too.
With love,
Dunja & Lara
Artwork by the magical @merakilabbe
Mindfulness & Seasonal Embodiment Workshop
This is an invitation for all who long for presence and nature connection in the city.
Weekly Mindfulness classes
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your thoughts? Are you rushing through life without actually being present? Do you long for more awareness in the here and now? Would you like to identify limiting beliefs and destructive coping mechanisms that you have internalised and replace them with self support?
Then this Mindfulness class is for you!
