Mindfulness Arts Festival
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
10am – 3pm
Two nearby venues
Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main St. Sandwich
First Church of Sandwich, 136 Main St. Sandwich
Our 5th annual Mindfulness Arts Festival took place Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at the two venues listed above. We had had a variety of wellness, healing, and arts-based workshops happening in both places. See the following video of the day
The following is a partial list of workshop descriptions, we will be adding to this list in the coming days.
Intro to Mindfulness with Liliana Bejarano-Cryer – This mindfulness workshop offers an accessible introduction to the practice, focusing on techniques to enhance focus and reduce stress. Participants will engage in guided exercises and discussions, providing tools for cultivating a more present and peaceful state of mind.
Healing Touch Sound Bath with Nicole Donovan & Sheree Asdot combines the healing energy of reiki with the sound and vibration of the crystal bowls, inviting the body and mind to sink into a natural state of relaxation.
Yoga & Sound Healing with Amy Littlefield & Nicole Donovan – Gentle, restorative movement through a slow yoga flow set to the sounds of crystal bowls. A chance to slow down, tune into the senses, and reconnect with self.
Yoga for Everyone with Amy Littlefield – A family-friendly yoga session to learn some basic yoga poses, take some deep breaths, and come together to move in community. All levels welcome – including the kiddos!
Join us for a Taste of SoulCollage® with licensed therapist, Chelsey Helmke. SoulCollage® is an intuitive collage process used for self-discovery created by Seena Frost. You select and cut out images that call to you, and glue them onto a fixed size piece of matboard. Over time, you create your own personal deck of collaged cards, with each card representing its own unique voice.
Cacao and Music with Emma Eglinton – Join us for a heart-opening cacao and music circle where we’ll share Guatemalan cacao, set intentions and connect through healing medicine songs with live guitar.
Poetry Workshop with Thomas Murphy – In this 1-hour workshop, we’ll begin with a gentle attunement to open the senses and quiet the mind, then explore a simple yet powerful method of poetry—starting from a single feeling, image, or line that holds an essence, and letting the imagination flow freely into words. Come to create and share your art with others!
Breathwork with Jessica Sears and Dani Reardon. Jessica and Dani will be guiding the SEIKRID Breathwork and Sound Ceremony weaving together their paths as a medicine women and ceremony facilitators who guide you through somatic breathwork and sonic prayer.
Visual Journaling with Jessie Nickerson. Tell your own story through the practice of visual journaling; in this session participants will learn how the process of pictorial journaling can support their mindfulness practice and enhance their wellbeing.
Paperbag Stories, Visual Intuition with Keira Alves – Tap into your intuition, and discover your story, employing spontaneous art techniques. Where words fail – Art leads the way!
Energy Exploration Yoga with Julia Rugo. Gentle meditative, vocal, & physical practice of working through the chakras for a sense of groundedness and peace.
Closing Ceremony, mantras & song. Join Jenya and Dani for the festival closing ceremony and group chanting. Together we will come in devotion and joy! This final gathering will be shared time to uplift our spirits, celebrate our journey. We will offer collective prayers of peace and harmony. Your presence will make this moment truly special.
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