While We Are Waiting: Embodying Hope – weekly

Four sessions on Wednesdays before and during Advent: 27th November, 4th December, 11th December and 18th December.

What does waiting and hope feel like in the body?

What gifts are received when we include our bodies in our spiritual practices or rituals?

Gather with us during this Advent season to explore body-based practices for resilience and responsiveness.

We’ll explore slow movement and breath work on the themes of waiting and hoping. For all bodies and minds.

Facilitators:

Pauline Steenbergen – Church of Scotland minister, spiritual director, Yoga Scotland teacher, former hospice chaplain, and author of Embody Lent (Wild Goose Publications)
Sharon Edwards – Iona Abbey Deputy Programme Director, Presbyterian Church USA Pastor, Spiritual Director, and yoga teacher

Schedule:

• Nov 27, 7-8pm: Live Zoom session with the leaders to discuss the role of body-based practices in well-being, with small group conversations.
• Dec 4: Waiting – Receive a video link for personal practice exploring the theme of waiting.
• Dec 11: Hoping – A video link will be sent for individual practice on the theme of hoping.
• Dec 18, 7-8pm: Live Zoom session to reflect on embodying Advent, with group questions, reflections, and discussion.

Please note the recordings of the two Zoom gatherings will also be sent to those who have registered.

A Hopeful Advent

You can find our full list of Advent events and offerings here. 

While there’s no charge for individual events, we warmly invite you to make a one-time donation to support the complete range of Advent events hosted by the Iona Community, if you’re able. Thank you.