Events at The Delight Factory

Event Series

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    Ego Free Jam - First Saturdays

    Find release and joy at the Ego Free Jam, a monthly live improvisational music session that includes musicians and sound makers of all skill levels.

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    Peer-led Meditation - Tues & Thurs

    During lockdown we gathered with friends online for meditations to help us stay grounded and connected. We decided to keep at it and open it up to whoever wants to attend

  • ON HIATUS: Soul Work Yoga

    STAY TUNED for the return of weekly, themed evening classes with expert teacher Aqila Norris of Soulwork, who incorporates soulful sounds and elements of dance into her classes.

  • Generation Ex

    Get ready for a hilarious night filled with sharp-witted comedians who will leave you in stitches at our quarterly comedy show: Generation Ex - Comedy with a bite!

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Yoga for Resilience: Cure chronic stress, and learn how not to get stressed out in the first place
Apr
10

Yoga for Resilience: Cure chronic stress, and learn how not to get stressed out in the first place

Appropriate for all levels from novices to seasoned teachers


Resilience is often described as the ability to return to a state of equilibrium after a stressful episode. However, resilience also encompasses the ability to resist getting stressed out in the first place. In this workshop we will learn techniques to do both.

Most techniques for restoring equilibrium involve deliberate activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn inhibits the stress response. While this is an effective strategy, these techniques generally require a quiet environment and a fair amount of time.

Disrupting the stress response as it is triggered, on the other hand, can be done anywhere, at a moment’s notice. It addresses the problem before it can get out of hand. Having both sets of tools at your disposal will dramatically increase your ability to respond skillfully to whatever challenges life throws at you. e

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