Coming Home ~ A return to Self

Coming Home is an experiential, personal growth workshop that integrates Transpersonal Psychology with various somatic practices.

Dec. 30, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025 | 10 am to 5 pm | $695 p/p | Cambrian Hall

The workshop consists of:

theory/teaching segments
facilitated movement
group processes
somatic techniques for release, integration, regulation, and embodiment
written exercises
a breathwork session
group sharing
group or partnered exercises

In this workshop you will be asked to look at the relationship between who you really are versus who you think you need to be, and how that shows up in your body, mind and your relationships.

You will learn about Transpersonal Psychology and Family Systems theory, use somatic techniques rooted in Gestalt, breathwork and conscious dance. Through this wholistic lens you will be asked to look at how your family system has impacted your development and how you might hold that conditioning in your body and mind.

This is an experiential, educational and therapeutic workshop. You will be invited to participate in exercises designed to increase your level of awareness and understanding and help you to reach new perspectives. Expect to ‘stretch’ mentally and emotionally.

This workshop will help you to:

manage anxiety
manage your boundaries
deepen your connection to self and others
communicate better and more authentically
get out of your head and be more present
reconnect with your body-based awareness
access your inner resources, like your: truth, senses, feelings, intuition, priorities, values, and limits
reclaim cut-off parts of self
deepen your movement practice *
expand emotionally, psychologically and physically into a fuller, truer, way of being

* If you are new to conscious dance, this workshop will give you many tools to work with on the dance floor!

We will be working in a small group format so space is limited. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jelena.

TESTIMONIALS for "Coming Home"

“I cannot say enough about how grateful I am to Jelena for this beautiful workshop. It was the perfect blend of theory and practice, and I have come out of it feeling an amazing sense of hope and knowledge and empowerment in continuing my personal growth journey. It is only through this comprehensive and thoughtful workshop that we can gain a truer sense of self. Thank you so much Jelena, for coming into my life."

Shelley B., Vancouver, BC.

"From the first moment I entered the room, I felt safe and welcomed. Nothing was forced, it was all an invitation to move deeper and as far as I was willing to take it. There was consent in every step and I appreciate that very much. I’m grateful for this opportunity to expand, grow and also heal. The following days and weeks have so far brought an awareness that wasn’t present before. The guidance that Jelena provided in a safe and comfortable environment is truly priceless and precious as it has opened me up to so much more clarity, growth and consciousness. Thank you! This was and I continue to see it as a beautiful and pivotal experience in my life.”

Taraneh N., Vancouver, BC.

“Jelena’s 5-day immersive "Coming Home" workshop offered me an opportunity to explore where I needed to reconnect with my intuition and inner child self. She gently encourages a deep group connection and safe container. Between theory and movement she asks us to uncover what is needed and to look at how we show up in life. Each day unfolding differently depending on the energy and vibe of the group. Yes, there is still more healing work to be done. I now have more tools to continue that exploration on my own. I am very thankful and highly recommend this workshop as an investment to yourself and look forward to her next offering.”

Cylia W., Vancouver, BC.

“It was a great self-exploration experience in a safe, empowering and supportive environment that Jelena created with a good balance of theory, experiential exercises and conscious movement components. It was a deep dive in re-examining my core beliefs, values, socio-cultural conditioning, life experiences, needs, fears, attachments and assumptions in order to determine their validity and rip away masks of self-deceptions that prevented my spiritual growth. The breathwork was very powerful and transformative experience, it opened the door of my inner world, and I connected with the parts of myself that I barely knew, the place inside where magic is still alive and gave a voice to the life within that longed to be lived, to be expressed. I realized that I am not any more at the mercy of life’s events because I have a choice and the opportunity to wake up, grow and heal even amid tragedy, fears, disappointments or loss. Thank you Jelena, for the inspiring, powerful and insightful week! “

Ljubomir M., Vancouver, BC.

In this workshop I got to experience how the value of body based awareness techniques put into action, can lead to a beautiful embodied state of inner calm and feeling at home with all parts of self.

Thank you Jelena for curating with care the blend of theory, breathwork, movement and partner practices. It helped me to move past blockages and old belief systems to discover connection with an exquisite place and power within.

Irene, Vancouver, BC

“I have to confess that of all the counselling sessions, self-help methods and or reading I have done, your program/workshop was the one that touched me the most. “

Kuldip

“I highly recommend this workshop. It is a gift to Self. I expanded my conscious movement practice, received a safe, gentle and nurturing container of support in which to unpack and heal old wounds and I uncovered a deep well of safety within my authentic being that is now enriching every area of my life. Jelena is a master of her craft. A wise, patient, intuitive, inclusive and caring counsellor and teacher, she models the essence of her teachings- strength in vulnerability and power in authenticity. A fun combination of practical theory and hands-on learning, you’ll dance, laugh, cry, connect with others and feel more empowered then when you arrived.”

Mandara Lebovitz

Vancouver, Canada

“Most of my life, I suffered from social and performance anxiety which affected many aspects of my life. Jelena’s 5-day workshop shifted something for me. It helped me step out of hiding behind my fear of being seen and getting it wrong into a bigger version of myself, less afraid and willing to take risks. As my tendency to anxiously anticipate loosened its grip over me during the course of the workshop, I was able to stay in the present moment and share authentically with the group rather than plan in my head what to say. I allowed my disowned emotions like sadness and grief to flow and let myself be witnessed in the ‘messy’ act of crying which was a huge breakthrough for me. Jelena facilitated a beautiful healing experience for me during one of the practices. She worked her magic on me when I least expected it. I felt deeply held and nurtured by her gentle presence. Thank you, Jelena! My heart is full of gratitude for you, other workshop participants, and this deeply transformative shared experience.”

Anna, Vancouver, BC.

“I truly appreciate and have deep gratitude for the care and dedication that went into the program. I took the workshop because I am inspired by the authenticity that Jelena exudes in what she offers as a facilitator and counsellor. She holds space in such a gentle but clearly strong way and felt that I was willing to be vulnerable in the container she created. What I found was a map, a multitude of avenues that led to the authentic self through the mind, the body and raw emotion. The more vulnerable I felt the more appreciation I felt for myself and from the group. I look forward to using the tools offered here to navigate what seems like the muddy waters of who we seem to be, to a clearer and deeper ocean of who we actually are and can be.”

EdR

“I recently attended Jelena’s personal growth workshop that exceeded my expectations. Her insightful sessions and engaging activities with somatics and inspirational music, provided valuable tools for self discovery. Jelena created a supportive environment, fostering meaningful connections among participants. I highly recommend this workshop for anyone seeking personal development and

transformative experiences”

Kathleen

“ This workshop , like any of Jelena’s work, felt safe, allowing me to enter into the depth of work when tending to the soul and psyche. Her care in curating the content and experiential exercises we went through, made the workshop sustainably transformational. This transformation was palpable as we navigated each day, guided through her gentleness in holding space, offering clear reflection, and checking the pulse of the group as we moved together.”

Estephania Solis

“Participating in Jelena’s workshop of embodies dancing including breath work allowed my body to communicate to me with out my ‘classic” critical self-defeating mindset. Though movement and intentional picked music I accessed tension and could release it for good. After the course I feel internally more at peace, more joyful ,and significant reduced negative self talk . SUCH a relief and now I am continuing this positive state my daily life. Jelena brings a wealth of expertise to you in a simple way that makes it accessible. If you ponder if you … Just go!”

Vanessa Wiebel , Internal and External Executive Leadership Team Coach for BC Health Authority, Vancouver, BC.