Harvest Moon Workshop
A Seasonal Practice of Reflection & Renewal
Saturday, September 26th
3:00-5:00pm
Hosted at South Swell
with Jessica Marantz
$75 (members save 10%)
Overview
The Harvest Moon Workshop is a two-hour workshop that blends yoga, guided mindfulness, reflection, and affirmation practices into an afternoon of intentional pause. Inspired by the symbolism of the Harvest Moon, we’ll create space to reconnect with ourselves through movement, visualization, and quiet reflection as we honor what’s unfolded this year and reconnect with what matters most in the transition to a new season.
Here on the coast, fall has a rhythm all its own. Days grow warmer even as they get shorter, pumpkins arrive, and life begins to pick up speed. Before long, the season gives way to holiday plans, full calendars, and the momentum of year’s end. This workshop offers a chance to pause before the rush. Slow down, reflect on how far you’ve come, celebrate what’s flourishing, and step into the rest of the year with greater clarity and intention.
Whether you’re brand new to yoga and mindfulness, or have an established practice, all are welcome.
Inside The Workshop
OPEN
Begin with welcome, grounding, and an introduction to the seasonal moon cycle as a time to pause, reflect, and recognize the growth that’s already unfolding.
FLOW
Move through an accessible yoga practice designed to help you settle into your body, create space for reflection, and arrive more fully in the present moment.
PAUSE
Soften into a guided visualization offering a chance to slow down, tune in, and notice what feels most alive for you in this season of life.
AFFIRM
Explore a personal affirmation practice, creating something tangible to return to as a reminder of the intentions you’ve uncovered.
CONNECT
Optional share with fellow participants, creating space to hear different perspectives and expand your own reflections.
CLOSE
Close with a simple ritual to anchor the afternoon’s intentions before heading home feeling restored, grounded, and ready for the season ahead.
Your Host
Jessica Marantz
Jess began her yoga journey in 2010 after being encouraged to attend a yoga class to help address shallow breathing. What started as a physical practice quickly became an exploration of the deeper connection between the body, mind, and inner awareness.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton, completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, and has spent the last 14 years teaching yoga, strength training, and movement-based practices that support both physical and emotional well-being.
As a Reiki Master, tarot educator, and soundbath facilitator, Jess brings together movement, mindfulness, and self-reflection in her work. Her own experience navigating seasons of change inspired this workshop: a space to pause, reconnect, and explore the practices that help us move through life with more awareness and intention.