RISE

Visiting Maine & Ferry Beach During the COVID-19 Pandemic

RISE Stress Resilience Program
August 20-23, 2023

In this retreat we will engage with research based methods for stress resilience. We will explore the 3C’s of Calm, Clarity and Connection and how they form the components of a Centering. Yoga and Nature Medication practices will be embedded throughout.

Agenda:

Day 1

6:00 Dinner
7:00 Ride the wave - module 1

Day 2

7:30 breakfast
9:00 Calm - module 2
12:00 lunch
1:00 nature meditation walk 1
3:00 clarity - module 3
6:00 dinner
7:00 beach meditation + movement

Day 3

7:30 breakfast
9:00 Connection 1 - module 4
12:00 lunch
1:00 nature meditation walk 2
3:00 connection 2 - module 5
6:00 dinner
7:00 nature dance + fire

Day 4

7:30 breakfast
9:00 Integration - module 6
12:00 lunch
1:00 nature meditation walk 3

Program leader, Gina Tesoriero, has been a middle school special education teacher since 2007, entering the field as a New York City Teaching Fellow. During her time in the classroom, Gina designed STEM programming and presented classroom practices to an international audience. Student work from Gina’s classroom was showcased in the Science Scope Magazine write up on the Innovative Utensil Project.

In 2019, Gina started working as a Citywide Ed Tech Coach months before the pandemic. During that time, Gina engineered learning experiences to bring in teacher and student voices to increase the impact of technology use within the New York City Department of Education.

Since the pandemic, Gina has listened to students, teachers, parents, and coworkers share obstacles with mental health and wellness - encouraging her to pursue knowledge to help heal the learning community. Gina holds several certifications in the area of healing arts, which she incorporates into her work with students, educators and coworkers.

Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher | Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Prep Program | May 2022
Stress Resilience Facilitator | RISE Program at Kripalu | November 2022
Master Level Practitioner | Usui Reiki (5th generation Takata) | November 2022
Nature Therapy Guide | Association of Nature and Forest Therapy | January 2023

Pricing per Person	Adult: $214.40 (Includes Conference Fees + Meals) Youth: $160.80 (Includes Conference Fees + Meals)
Lodging	Lodging for this Program is 33% off. Prices Vary Base on Selection. See our Lodging Page for pricing information.
Membership	Membership must be paid to attend any Ferry Beach program and is due annually. Individual Membership: $35.00 Family Membership: $60.00 See our Membership Page to learn more and to purchase or renew a membership or add on to your reservation.
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Our mission at Ferry Beach is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.