WOMEN OF COLOR CEOs RETREAT:
REST WORKSHOPS
OVERVIEW
For this three-part convening, we are thrilled to be joined by author and restorative yoga practitioner Octavia Raheem. Octavia will guide our group in two virtual sessions that will bookend the in-person retreat. These teachings on rest and wellness will anchor some of our content during our time together in March. Attendance at these virtual sessions is strongly encouraged to offer you a holistic experience and to get the full benefits of the retreat, though not mandatory:
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Session #1: Thursday, February 22nd, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (PT) / 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (ET)
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Session #2: Friday, April 5th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am (PT) / 1:00 am - 2:30 pm (ET)
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Calendar invites for our rest workshop sessions will be sent from network@pahara.org.
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OUR GUIDE
IN REST
My name is Octavia Raheem and I am delighted to meet you and be your retreat guide. My biography tells you about what I have done and my approach to rest /work. This video captures more of the essence of who I am.
In advance of our time together, I would like to share a little bit about the history or etymology of the word retreat as we consider the power and possibility within the choice you’ve made to attend this gathering:
retreat: late 14c.,"act of retiring or withdrawing; military signal for retiring from action or exercise" early 15c., retreten, "to draw in, draw back, also "to fall back from battle." To step away from the battle. To withdraw or pull back.
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Our retreat is a place to pull back, recover, reflect, and consider how you want to lead in this season of your life and leadership.
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Our retreat time together on Thursday, February 22nd will be restful, generative, and one focused on your current + future direction. Over the course of two hours we will:
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Restore and regenerate via accessible practices like mindfulness, deep relaxation, good ‘ole’ fashioned rest;
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Access imagination and creativity as essential and dynamic resources to support your visionary leadership;
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Acknowledge where you are and consider where you are headed.
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Finally, here are some songs that have inspired and informed the planning process.
Looking forward,
Octavia Raheem
PREPARING FOR R&R
You’ll need a few things for ease and fullest impact:
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Comfortable relaxed clothes
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Pillows & blanket
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Journal and something to write with
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A quiet place to retreat and be undisturbed
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Image/ picture of self that represents creativity, freedom, and imagination. Make this picture your off camera zoom image for our retreat time
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Willingness + ability to be on camera for at least 30 minutes after initial opening
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Prepare any snacks, meals, or teas for the day ahead of time
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Reserve 10-15 minutes on either side of retreat to appropriately & easefully transition into and out of the space
Change your profile picture
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Sign in to the Zoom web portal.
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In the navigation menu, click Profile.
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In the section with your name and other personal details, click the pencil icon in the picture frame.
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Click Change.
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Select your preferred picture and then click Open. Note: Please select a jpg/jpeg, gif, or png image file with a size smaller than 2MB.
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(Optional) Adjust the crop area as needed.
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Click Save.