Our goal and the vision of Greg, the founder, in building the POTEGP Spiritual Guidance Center & Garden Retreat is to offer a space of refuge for members and the community to enjoy. The Center offers ongoing classes in meditation, yoga, dance and other holistic movement and exercise programs including classes geared toward people with M.S. and Parkinson’s Disease. We also provide active Guidance with the Abbess and community support through our monthly Sangha meeting (a community of people dedicated to encouraging and nourishing the spirit). Throughout the year, we aim to offer educational courses geared toward gardening, hydroponics, sustainable living, as well as arts & crafts. Yoga Classes & Workshops The Yoga Classes and Workshops teach yoga practices in three levels. New students will begin at an introductory level, learning yoga basics that focus on body awareness, increasing flexibility, strength, and endurance. Level two will instill yoga and meditation as tools for self-awareness and introduce students to the four paths of yoga. Level three is offered for advanced practitioners and suggests ways to integrate yoga practices into daily life or off the mat! Members are invited to enjoy the benefits and tranquility of the Center’s Garden Retreat in Westport, MA from Memorial Day through October. One may choose to observe the wildlife around the gardens, take in the beauty of the flora, or simply meditate while surrounded by nature. POTEGP Membership Benefits: Membership card; granting access to the Spiritual Center for personal use related to: meditation, study, self-exploration, reading, garden meandering, walking, spiritual practice, picnic, family activities, etc. (currently members must request visiting hours while Center is under construction) Subscription to our newsletter & annual report, plus advanced invitations to special events Reduced rates or in some cases free entry for most special events or programs, such as classes, tours, and lectures at the Center 20% off classes at the Heron | up to 5 free classes a month (varies by type of membership) http://www.theheronstudio.com/schedule/ Reduced rates on rentals: use of space for personal functions, events or parties 20% discounts on Massage’s by Ashley http://ashleylyngallagher.wix.com/yoga#!prices/c2xs Free t-shirt 10% discount on Gift Store
