Gentle exploration of yoga postures and breathing exercises and how they act upon us.

Jack Bazuzi practices Yoga regularly and leads a Yoga group at his fellowship in Blacksburg, Virginia

Free. Monday — Thursday 8AM — 8:30AM

The workshop will be primarily a discussion of the origins, culture, and motivations of modern Graffiti, the urban culture from which it was born, the motives behind it–political, artistic, etc.–how it corresponds to other artforms. The attitudes, and actions taken by the public and the state, and the evolution of graffiti from the mid-seventies to the present will be discussed. Personal sketchbooks, slides of graffiti art, local Atlanta, national, and international periodicals on graffiti art and culture will be reviewed on the first day. The second day will feature a live demonstration by Acebo of the painting of a piece of graffiti art on a temporary surface. Participants may opt for a half-hour lab on the second day to try some techniques as well.

Writing is both therapeutic and pure entertainment. Elle will lead you through exercises that will allow you to reach inside and articulate secrets, concerns, loves, heartaches and wishes. Even the most dedicated "not me’s" will surprise themselves with writing talent they never knew they possessed.

You drive and depend on your car every day–wouldn’t you like to know more about it? Make it last longer? Feel more confident driving? Cope with roadside emergencies? This workshop is simple & basic.

Participants will learn the basics of tea, tea tasting terms and how to taste. We will then spend most of the time tasting various teas (real tea, not the flavored or herbal varieties). We will start with the generally available blended brands to sharpen our taste buds and then move on to considerably more expensive "fine" teas.

Using watercolors and paper provided, learn how to sketch a head and then render it in watercolor, using other participants as models. Beginners will also get a brief introduction to color mixing. Bring brushes if you have any. Age limit: over 12 years old.

How to become a witch in only two hours. The basics of the Craft: its world-view, ritual, spell-casting and the elements of the Craft.

An introduction to understanding chocolate while appreciating its religious significance. Close your eyes, listen and envision my version of the beginning of chocolate and its less well known ties to religion and the metaphysical. Some chocolate will be tasted and explained but that will not be the emphasis.

Confusion, misdirection, fear, past hurts, poor self identity, inappropriate boundaries and other personal character and emotional traits greatly affect both the quality and quantity of love in our lives. Loving more than one person often referred to as "polyamory" or responsible non-monogamy, compounds these challenges and yet offers great potential for developing our abilities and offering creative solutions to all our loving relationships. This group will explore the many facets of love, in a non threatening manner, using both discussion and experiential exercises. We will attempt to offer insights as to how to understand and increase love in our lives. The workshop is open to both polycurious and polyamorous.

Poncho’s workshops are experiential and hard to put into words.

This workshop will focus on the unique relationship between women and their journals. We will spend time throughout the week both writing in our journals and discussing the process of journaling. There will also be plenty of time to discover and explore the individual purposes and joys that keep us writing. Whether you are a long time journal-keeper or are just beginning to write, this is the workshop for you!

The format for this men’s support group will be an open discussion examining ways to be better at being understood and better ways to understand and enjoy being a man.

A workshop for women who are interested in celebrating themselves and other women. Purpose: support, encouragement, sharing. A theme for each day will be developed by group in first session. Bring meaningful ideas, items, materials to share.

Previously known as Beer Exchange, participants must bring 1 six-pack of lager, ale or barley wine to each offering (2 should be scheduled). Preferred beers do not include those of the big bland America (or foreign) brewers but rather favorites such as those locally produced or of exceptional quality and interest. Tasting of the above with lively conversation or not as the mood dictates, in a laid-back environment. Although scheduled for the first two nights, it continues as the supplies last–often all week.

The oldest game is the newest game. Learn this game of strategy, patience and balance. Simple to learn and difficult to master, Go can be enjoyed by novice and skilled players alike. Children are welcome. See: http://igs.joyjoy.net/English/.

A Tisket A Tasket, you too can weave a basket. Back by popular demand! For the experienced and inexperienced alike. Relax for the afternoon with a non-threatening change of pace. Instruction and materials provided while supplies last. This is a chance to mellow out and spend some quality downtime with friends new and old.

Sprechen sie deutsche? Learn a little German, taste ein bischen etwas German, with Holly and Hannalies. We’ll teach you a little basic conversational German and let you sample a little taste of German culture (food). Learn to be a German tourist in Miami.

Do you think your UNO is fun? What if I took a steamroller and packed them cards full o’ action? Well get your UNO in gear and come on down to Cas’ Action UNO!!! Bring UNO cards if you have them. Suggested reading: Calvin and Hobbes

Why call oneself a witch? Why would a modern Unitarian existentialist identify with ancient witchcraft? The same reason an existentialist does anything–because we have to! Our present way of thinking is destroying the planet as a home for humanity. The only hope we have lies in an earth-centered, woman-centered, intrinsic religion.

You say that Non-Alcoholic Beer has no taste? You may be surprised by this workshop. We will do a blind taste test on six or more Non-Alcoholic Beers plus one popular regular beer and we will judge them for taste, head, aroma etc.

Test the strength of your marriage, Get your kids to leave home, Cause your boss to give you the day off or your landlord to break your lease. Learning to Yodel is easy; finding a place to practice is not.

301 Renaissance Module–Worship For All Ages
In a time of Multicultural Celebration: Whose Worship
Is It? Mine, Yours, Ours, or Theirs? [no limit]

Religious educators, youth leaders, youth advisors, lay leaders, and anyone who may be responsible for planning a worship are welcome. Goals of the workshop include:

1. To expand and deepen the understanding of worship experiences,

2. To develop competence and confidence in leading worship,

3. To make participants feel inspired to make worship a significant part of the religious education experience. Participants will become acquainted with the theories of communal worship and consider the nature and needs of children, youth and adults at worship, drawing upon insights from recent studies of human and faith development. They will consider the conditions that encourage worship in a communal setting, such as (1) the role of silence, meditation, and prayer, (2) the aesthetic dimension, including music and dance and (3) finding the balance between spontaneity and ritual. There is worship and celebration throughout this workshop and the opportunity to design worship experiences. This fifteen hour workshop qualifies for Renaissance credit.

Our first meeting will be a 1PM Monday to plan and get started with candid photos–bring a camera! Tuesday and Wednesday we’ll work on the mugbook from 1PM — 3PM. Thursday is our all-nighter after Evenings at the Rec, 1AM — 6AM: Music! Goodies! More!

This workshop which will be presented in two parts, will introduce UUs to a unique psychological and spiritual approach to life that fits well with our Principles and Purposes while providing the specific spiritual practices that our tradition often seems to lack. The morning segment of the workshop will be an overview of the basic theoretical framework of Psychosynthesis while the afternoon workshop will cover some exercises on disidentification and subpersonality work.

Again we gather under the trees of south Florida for our ancient year-end custom of foot bathing, massage, and toenail adornment. For the last time of the century–come be happy and wash feet. Bring your own towel, bring chairs or blankets, bring a friend, bring feet.

By Friday, many of us will be ready for a little laid-back, self-fulfilling creativity. Nancy can use your help to transform our modest dining hall into a magical nightclub for our grand finale, the New Year’s Eve Party. You can drop in and out all day.

Learn the basics and a few fancy steps so that you, too, can be a part of the dance crowd. Monday is Folk Dance. Tuesday is Swing Dancing. Wednesday is Ballroom Dancing. Instructor TBA.