Rise Wellness Collective

Rising in Harmony: A Healing Retreat Experience
2025-09-27 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | RIvermeade Retreat Center, 230 Southside Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
RISING IN HARMONY: A Healing Retreat Experience

Sacred Cacao Ceremony ~ Sound Bath ~ Cold-Water Dipping Talk ~ Psychic Readings ~ Creative Inspiration ~ Subtle Energy
* Sacred Practices for the Soul
* Deep Healing & Renewal
* Community & Connection
SEPTEMBER 27th, 11 AM – 5 PM
RIVERMEDE RETREAT
230 Southside Road, York
Cost Per Person $222.
Call Leslie for additional info: 207-994-9050
www.RivermedeRetreat.com

Fall Pilates for Beginners, 6 week series
2025-09-27 09:00 - 09:45 | CJ PT, Pilates & Wellness, 196 Hanover St., Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Beginner pilates six week session begins Saturday, September 27 – November 1.
Back by popular demand, Aimee O’Brien of Holistic-One Wellness + Pilates will be hosting a six week beginners pilates program on Saturday mornings in Portsmouth, NH. No matter what your age or fitness level this class can help improve your mobility, balance and strengthen your back and core. Mats and props provided. Classes run for 45 minutes, 9:00-9:45 am. Book online at www.holistic-one.com. Space is limited. Join one class or the full six week series. $30 per class or $25 per class with purchase of 3 or more classes.

Return to Radiance: A Soul Renewal at Rivermede Retreat
2025-08-30 11:00 - 17:00 | RIvermeade Retreat Center, 230 Southside Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
You’re Invited to a Soulful Day at Rivermede Retreat.
A sacred space to awaken, realign, and return to your true essence. Step into a day of deep healing and soul connection.
We have assembled a unique group of healers to stimulate all of your senses.
Leslie Fraser Breneman, “Lady Rivermede”, will lead the event.
You will open your heart with a Sacred Cacao Ceremony, before surrendering to sound with a restorative Sound Bath led by Betsy of Satya Soul. While softening into your mat, you will receive gentle touch in the form of Subtle Energy with Carolann Gretz, Expert-Level Myofascial Release Therapist. When you emerge from your reverie, you will enjoy a light snack and take some time to journal your experience before we share in a circle, if you choose.
All attending will enjoy every uniquely cultivated experience – to bring you clarity and serenity:
Receive divine guidance through individual Psychic Readings with Christina DeSoto of Visitasoul, in the privacy of the stunning historic “River Room” of Rivermede Retreat.
Enjoy a taste of Myofascial Release with Leslie Fraser Breneman, aka “Lady Rivermede” – on her table in her private and serene office setting.
Be nourished by Ayurvedic Therapies with Alicia Le Van of The Priestess Soul and receive with a custom oil blend to take home with you, as well as exercises to open your third eye chakra in the privacy of your own home.
We will close the day with a fire ceremony. (Weather permitting)
This is more than a full-day retreat, it’s a remembrance – that promises to leave you feeling renewed, lighter, more clear and deeply refreshed. It is a day to release what no longer serves and make space for what your spirit has been calling in. Held in the serene sanctuary of Rivermede Retreat, surrounded by nature and kindred souls.
Space is limited to honor the intimacy of the healing.

Blue Fern Forest Bathing Session at Bedrock Gardens
2025-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Bedrock Gardens, 45 High Rd., Lee, NH, 03861, United States
Join a Blue Fern Forest Bathing Session at Bedrock Gardens in Lee, NH.
All proceeds benefit Bedrock Gardens – a nonprofit group dedicated to inspiring wonder and creativity through unique garden design, horticulture and art. During this 2-hour program at Bedrock Gardens, you will be you will be led on an in-depth, immersive walk through quiet portions of the gardens. In total, the walk will be under one mile, with intermittent sitting. Your guide will lead you through mental exercises to quiet your mind, open your senses, and relax your body, ending with a tea ceremony. By the end of the session, you will feel calmed, refreshed, and like your mind and body have been experienced a much-needed reset. Space is limited. $35 for Public and $30 for Members and includes a full day pass to the gardens. Reserve your spot now!

Friday August 29, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Bedrock Gardens, 45 High Road, Lee, NH

https://www.bluefernforestbathing.com/forest-bathing-sessions/bedrock-gardens-august-2025-shinrin-yoku

Reiki Share
2025-08-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-07-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 15:30 - 17:00 | RISE Wellness Collective, 266 York St., York, ME, 03909, United States
Calling all Reiki practitioners and anyone who would like to share their healing energy to come together and share in an energy exchange!

Let’s gather in a powerful circle of healing and through shared intention and the transformative power of Reiki, we’ll elevate our vibrations and bring about positive change for ourselves, our loved ones, and the planet.
The Reiki Share is an opportunity for our Reiki community to get together on a monthly basis and practice Reiki as a group. It’s a powerful vehicle for group and individual healing.
One person gets on the table while the others gather around to share energy work. Each person’s time on the table varies depending on how many practitioners are in the group.
All Reiki practitioners are welcome, as well as those who are not attuned to Reiki and would like to participate in the healing energy of touch.
Remember the special object on your altar, the one that embodies your personal power and reminds you of the gift you are to the Universe? The Reiki Crystal Grid is the perfect place to infuse it with even greater potency!
This gathering will be a beautiful energy exchange and a powerful collective healing act.
What to bring:

If you have an object you’d like to contribute to the Reiki grid or a name to add to the list.

We look forward to sharing this sacred space with you!
WHEN: Third Sunday of the month, from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
WHERE: Elevate Within, inside of RISE Wellness Collective, 266 York Street, York, ME
Sign up link: https://www.elevatewithinyourself.com/

Sacred Full Moon Sound Bath & Energy Ceremony
2025-08-08 19:30 - 21:00 | RIvermeade Retreat Center, 230 Southside Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
Under the magic of the moon and the barn’s gentle glow, step into a powerful evening of release, alignment, and soul renewal as we gather beneath the Full Sturgeon Moon and the energies of the Lion’s Gate Portal 8/8.
Healing Sound Bath, Hands-On Energy Work, Intimate Sacred Circle serving Cacao & Ceremonial Fire.
Come home to yourself in a sanctuary of stillness, spirit, and community. This guided experience will help you unwind, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner wisdom during this seasonal transition. Let the vibrations wash over you. Let the fire transmute what no longer serves. Let yourself be held by the energy of the moon, the land, and each other. Space is intentionally limited to honor the depth and intimacy of the night. Come as you are. Leave renewed, aligned, and deeply at peace.
August 8th, 7:30-9:00 PM, $45, 230 Southside Road, York, Maine
Register at www.RivermedeRetreat.com

Stop Overthinking: 3 Weeks to a Calmer, Clearer Mind
2025-08-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Stop Overthinking online Group Course:
Your mind is constantly racing.
You replay conversations, worry about the
future, and feel stuck in a loop of overthinking.
It’s exhausting—and it’s affecting your sleep,
focus, and peace of mind.
This Course is for you if:
* You wake up feeling anxious
* You can’t shut your mind off, no matter how hard you try
* You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or emotionally drained
* You long for clarity and calm
✓ Get Practical tools to calm anxiety in the moment
✓ Shift from reacting to responding
✓ Reconnect with your body and breath
✓ Learn a mindful routine to create lasting inner calm
Are you ready to stop overthinking and start living again?
Join us now. August 8th, 20th & 27th, 1:00-2:30 pm online via Zoom
anja@saltairspirit.com
tel:207 351 7757
www.saltairspirit.com

Womb and Sound Healing Ceremony
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:30 | RIvermeade Retreat Center, 230 Southside Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
Connect with your Divine Feminine through movement, meditation with Jacqui Carlevale (Reiki Master & Wombkeeper), and transformative crystal bowl sound healing with Jamie Bifulco.

Experience the Rite of the Womb, an ancient ceremony to release past traumas, emotional blockages, and ancestral patterns impacting your well-being. Healing your womb empowers you to clear your lineage, release suffering, and manifest your desires.
Immerse in healing vibrations, opening your heart, throat, and sacral chakras for a clearer channel.
This gathering is perfect if you seek to:

Deepen self-connection and divine femininity.
Release stress and find inner peace.
Embrace self-love and unique beauty.
Break free from old patterns and ancestral imprints.

You’ll leave with herbal tea, a sacred space experience, a personal womb healing, profound sound healing, and empowering tools. We honor the Goddess within you.
Womb and Sound Healing Ceremony
August 7th, 6:00-8:30PM
at Rivermede Retreat, York, ME

https://www.elevatewithinyourself.com/events/womb-and-sound-healing-ceremony

Sacred Sunday at Rivermede Retreat
2025-08-03 19:00 - 20:45 | RIvermeade Retreat Center, 230 Southside Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
Join Us for a Sacred Sunday at Rivermede Retreat.
Come home to yourself in a deeply nourishing evening of soul rest and renewal. Immerse in the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath, open your heart through a Sacred Cacao Ceremony, and allow your body to unwind with hands-on Subtle Energy. This is a gentle, guided journey of release, reconnection, and inner peace, an invitation to slow down, breathe deep, and align your energy for the week ahead. Space is intentionally limited to preserve the sacredness of this experience. We welcome you with open hearts to this sanctuary of stillness, community, and spirit. Rivermede Retreat. Sunday Evening. A time to restore and realign. Come as you are. Leave feeling held, renewed, and deeply connected.

York Community Wellness Fair
2025-08-02 09:00 - 13:00 | York High School, 1 Robert Stevens Drive, York, ME, 03909, United States
York Community Wellness Fair:
Help celebrate York Days and explore the many vendors who specialize in health and wellness in York. Enjoy a a morning of FREE classes including Qi Gong, Meditation, Yoga and Martial Arts, plus free services and prizes. Entry is FREE.
Saturday, August 2nd, 9am to 1pm at York High School, 1 Robert Stevens Dr., York.
Brought to you by York Parks & Recreation, RISE Wellness Collective and A Welcome Haven.
https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/communityeventcalendar

Nature’s Mindful Journey: Embracing the Outdoors to Cultivate Inner Peace
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | York Land Trust, 1 Long Neck Marsh Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
Nature’s Mindful Journey: Embracing the Outdoors to Cultivate Inner Peace
Step outside and reconnect with yourself through the healing power of nature. In this FREE transformative workshop, we explore how the natural world can serve as a guide to mindfulness, helping you quiet the mind, release stress, and find inner peace. Through guided meditations, reflective exercises, and immersive outdoor experiences, you’ll learn how to cultivate presence, reduce overthinking, and deepen your connection to yourself and the world around you. Leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and more in tune with the present moment.
Saturday, July 19th, 10am to 12pm
https://www.yorklandtrust.org/event/natures-mindful-journey-embracing-the-outdoors-to-cultivate-inner-peace/

Restful Nights: A Mindfulness-Based Sleep Workshop
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | on Zoom
Struggling with racing thoughts and restless nights? This workshop is designed to help you quiet your mind, release tension, and develop a healthier relationship with sleep. Through mindfulness practices, guided relaxation techniques, and gentle movement, you’ll learn how to calm your nervous system and create a bedtime routine that supports deep, restorative rest. Leave feeling empowered with practical tools to improve your sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.
July 15th 6:00 – 7:00 pm
The link to grab a free ticket is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1481468996649?aff=oddtdtcreator

Rivermede Retreat: Awaken, Heal, Transform
2025-07-12 11:00 - 17:00 | RIvermeade Retreat Center, 230 Southside Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
Get Ready to Retreat: Awaken. Heal. Transform.
Join us at Rivermede Retreat for a soul-nourishing retreat designed to release, renew, and reconnect you to your deepest truth. Through sacred practices like Myofascial Release, Reiki, Cacao Ceremony, Psychic Readings, Tarot, Sound Bath, and Fire Ceremony, you’ll experience a powerful energetic reset.
Come as you are-leave lighter, clearer, and deeply held by spirit.
Saturday, July 12th, 11am to 5pm, $222
Rivermede Retreat, 230 Southside Rd., York, ME 03909
Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awaken-heal-transform-registration-1412761891849?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=1254e5d4f9cb92e4f961bd33e673c4a05e0da4901b1310c8946055b4946d2c979dad58cd9b15ece105c19ba075fea6b5e2880ea24962611b73f220343b567b273cbd222187a2a155643573de6663

Summer Qi Gong with Anja
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-08 09:00 - 10:00 | York Adult Education, 30 Organug Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
Join us this summer, for an all levels QiGong and Meditation class. Learn how to become present through gentle movements.
Classes will be held outside if weather permits. Please bring a Yoga mat if possible.
Tuesdays July 8th-Aug 5th from 9am-10am and Wednesdays, July 9th-Aug 6th from 6pm-7pm
Here is the link to sign up: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/YorkAdultEducation?orglink=camps-registration&e4q=35906597-e996-4b06-a6b0-646606fba10d&e4p=56496f89-9b9a-4e29-89b0-4398089ebb91&e4ts=1749828292&e4c=active&e4e=snlvcmpscui00001load&e4rt=Safetynet&e4h=0c9ae34efc2200929ba9d814cc5f0ddd#/selectSessions/3645033
anja@saltairspirit.com
207 351 7757
www.saltairspirit.com

Restful Nights: A Mindfulness-Based Sleep Workshop
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Restful Nights: A FREE Mindfulness-Based Sleep Workshop
Tuesday, July 8th 6-7pm
Struggling with racing thoughts and restless nights? This workshop is designed to help you quiet your mind, release tension, and develop a healthier relationship with sleep. Through mindfulness practices, guided relaxation techniques, and gentle movement, you’ll learn how to calm your nervous system and create a bedtime routine that supports deep, restorative rest. Leave feeling empowered with practical tools to improve your sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.
Sign up: https://salt-air-spirit.kit.com/c0b165855f or email me anja@saltairspirit.com with the word “sleep”.

Reiki Level Two Certification
2025-06-29 10:00 - 17:30 | RISE Wellness Collective, 266 York St., York, ME, 03909, United States
Expand your understanding and use of the powerful energetic healing of Reiki and join us for Reiki Level Two. Usui Reiki Level Two Certification class empowers you to harness the elevated energy of Reiki by learning the sacred symbols of this lineage, exploring distance healing, and so much more in this full day of learning!

https://www.elevatewithinyourself.com/events/usui-reiki-level-two-june2025

June 29th: Reiki Level Two Certification from 10 am – 5/5:30 pm at RISE Wellness Collective
Investment: $288

FREE Kick-off class for Summer Beach Yoga in Ogunquit
2025-06-27 07:30 - 08:30 | Main Beach Ogunquit, ME, Main Beach, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907
Embrace summer in Ogunquit and start your day with yoga on the beach! The beach is so beautiful and peaceful first thing in the morning. There is no better place to start your day.
FREE kick-off session on Friday, June 27th, 7:30-8:30 am on the Main Beach in Ogunquit with Sage Clarke, E-RYT500.
(Paid classes continue EVERYDAY, June 28th though Labor Day, Sept. 1st.)
Please bring a yoga mat, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, water and dress in layers. Limited loaner mats are available. Bathroom and outdoor showers available. Parking enforcement doesn’t start until 9am. More info at www.InnerKnowingWellness.com

FREE Summer Yoga at Portsmouth Public Library
2025-06-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrot Ave., Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Join Sage Clarke, E-RYT500 for FREE all-levels Yoga in the Garden at Portsmouth Public Library, every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm, June 17th to September 16th.
Our focus will be to move and awaken the body, find a mental respite from our busy lives, recharge our spirit, and fully enjoy our precious summer.
You will be encouraged to work at your own level to find the perfect practice that works for you. No experience is required, but you should be able to move from seated on your mat to standing without difficulty.
Registration is not required. Just drop in! Please bring your yoga mat if you have one; if not, borrow one from us. In the event of bad weather, we will meet inside the library.

Reiki Share
2025-06-22 15:30 - 17:00 | RISE Wellness Collective, 266 York St., York, ME, 03909, United States
Calling all Reiki practitioners and anyone who would like to share their healing energy to come together and share in an energy exchange!

Let’s gather in a powerful circle of healing and through shared intention and the transformative power of Reiki, we’ll elevate our vibrations and bring about positive change for ourselves, our loved ones, and the planet.
The Reiki Share is an opportunity for our Reiki community to get together on a monthly basis and practice Reiki as a group. It’s a powerful vehicle for group and individual healing.
One person gets on the table while the others gather around to share energy work. Each person’s time on the table varies depending on how many practitioners are in the group.
All Reiki practitioners are welcome, as well as those who are not attuned to Reiki and would like to participate in the healing energy of touch.
Remember the special object on your altar, the one that embodies your personal power and reminds you of the gift you are to the Universe? The Reiki Crystal Grid is the perfect place to infuse it with even greater potency!
This gathering will be a beautiful energy exchange and a powerful collective healing act.
What to bring:

If you have an object you’d like to contribute to the Reiki grid or a name to add to the list.

We look forward to sharing this sacred space with you!
WHEN: Sunday, June 22 from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
WHERE: Elevate Within, inside of RISE Wellness Collective, 266 York Street, York, ME
Sign up link: https://www.elevatewithinyourself.com/

Summer Solstice Gathering
2025-06-21 15:00 - 17:30 | Bird Dog Farm & Cidery, 150 Bayside Rd., Greenland, NH, 03840, United States
Summer Solstice Gathering

Join Jacqui Carlevale, Reiki Master Teacher, and Maggie Moses, Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher, in celebrating the sweetness of summer and harnessing the power of the sun through gentle yoga & Reiki, crafting, light refreshments and tea, plus a powerful fire releasing ceremony.
https://www.elevatewithinyourself.com/events/summer-solstice-gathering

June 21st from 3-5:30 PM at Bird Dog Farm and Cidery
Investment: $47

Reconnecting to Self
2025-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Bryony Body & Wellness, 175 Water St., Suite 1, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Join Ellen Adams of River Oaks Cacao and Gail Picillo for an afternoon of Five Elements Yoga Flow, Crystal Meditation and a Cacao Ceremony at Bryony Body in Exeter, NH on Saturday, June 7th, 1-4 pm.

A Quiet Retreat with Salt Air Spirit & Blue Fern Forest Bathing
2025-05-31 10:00 - 17:00 | RIvermeade Retreat Center, 230 Southside Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
Give yourself a day of Quiet Mindfulness.
Leave your phone behind and give yourself a day of mindfulness. Join Salt Air Spirit and Blue Fern Forest Bathing for a day of both indoor and outdoor guided mindfulness at the idyllic Rivermeade Retreat Center in York, Maine. The day includes a welcome to quiet, Qi Gong, meditation, forest bathing, vegan lunch, journaling and a tea ceremony.
Saturday, May 31st, 10 am to 5 pm, $175/pp

FREE Mindfulness-Based Sleep Workshop
2025-05-28 18:30 - 19:30 | York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
Sleep is essential for mental well-being, yet so many struggle with falling asleep.
This FREE session will introduce relaxation techniques, breathwork, and mindful evening routines to promote deeper, more restorative sleep.
Join Anja of Salt Air Spirit for this 60 min. workshop at York Public Library as part of their Embracing Wellness series.

FREE Qi Gong & Meditation Class
2025-05-05 17:30 - 18:30 | York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York, ME, 03909, United States
Flow into Stillness.
Experience the perfect balance or movement and stillness in this 60 min. class designed to harmonize body and mind. Through the gentle, flowing movements of Qi Gong, you’ll cultivate energy, relieve tension and reconnect with your inner vitality.
Join Anja Schneider of Salt Air Spirit for a FREE Qi Gong and Meditation class as part of York Public Library’s Mental Health Awareness series.

Nourish the Mother: A Mother's Day Gathering
2025-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | RISE Wellness Collective, 266 York St., York, ME, 03909, United States
SOLD OUT!
NOURISH THE MOTHER: A MOTHER’S DAY GATHERING
with Jacqui Carlevale, Sage Clarke, Christina DeSoto & Maggie Moses.
Nourish yourself, mama, in this day of indulgent self-care curated to balance your body, mind & soul.
Reiki, Tarot, Psychic Mediumship, Light Refreshments, & a Complimentary Gift
Register at: https://www.elevatewithinyourself.com/events/nourish-the-mother

Home Organizing 101 with Kimberly Martin
2025-04-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Bell Farm Shops, 244 US Route One, York, ME, 03909, United States
Workshop: Organizing 101
Let’s talk about organizing your home. Do you want to learn how to bring a sense of peace and order to your home? Join us for a special workshop where Kimberly will explain how to declutter and organize stressful spaces using simple systems. Pro-tips and Q&A session included!
Wednesday, April 9th, 5:30-7:30 pm at Bell Farm Shops in York $33
Register via Venmo @Kimberly-Martin-254, type your name and pay $33, that’s it!
