Mindful Tools for a Grounded Recovery w/ Katbird Dunn

Please create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org Mindfulness Tools to Manage Stress, Triggers, and Self-Criticism Recovery isn't just about staying sober--it's about learning how to actually live. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or frustrated by patterns that keep repeating, you're not alone. Many people in recovery struggle not because they lack discipline, but because they haven't been taught how to work with their thoughts, emotions, and nervous system in a practical way. This 2-hour experiential workshop offers a different approach. Through guided mindfulness practices, real-world tools, and interactive exercises, you'll learn how to slow down, respond to stress more effectively, and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself. This isn't a lecture--it's something you'll feel and practice. What You'll Learn -How to get out of autopilot and into the present moment -Tools to manage stress, cravings, and emotional triggers -How to work with difficult emotions instead of avoiding them -Ways to quiet the inner critic and build self-compassion -Simple practices you can use in everyday life What to Expect This workshop is experiential and accessible to all levels. You'll be guided through a series of short practices, reflections, and optional partner exercises designed to help you apply what you're learning in real time. No prior meditation experience is necessary. Workshop Flow -Presence: Grounding your attention and building awareness -Regulation: Working with stress, cravings, and emotions -Compassion: Shifting your relationship with yourself -Connection & Play: Rebuilding connection and a sense of ease -Integration: Simple ways to bring these practices into daily life Who This Is For Individuals in recovery (all pathways welcome) Anyone feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected Yoga students looking to deepen mindfulness beyond the mat What You'll Walk Away With You'll leave with practical tools you can actually use--along with a simple plan to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine so it becomes part of your life, not just something you try once. For more information on Katbird, please see his teacher profile here! He teaches donation based Meditation weekly on Thursdays from 5:15-6pm. Cost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled. Refund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account. If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided. Late Policy: Doors will close at the workshop start time. We encourage you to arrive at least 15 minutes before the workshop start time to ensure there is ample time to park, check in and settle in to your space. We do have a 10 minute grace period, and we encourage you to call the studio to let us know if you are running behind. If you are later than 10 minutes after the start of the workshop, there is a chance you will not be able to enter and no refund will be given. Capacity: Please note: Some workshops will fill to capacity of 28 students.