Rest Is Resistance

When: Sunday, February 22nd, 10am to 11:30am
Where: Village - Shaler Yoga Studio (1407 Mount Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA)
Cost: $30 per person

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Rest Is Resistance is a community gathering and collective pause—a place to slow down together. We’ll move gently, rest, breathe, and close with sound healing. No fixing. No performing. Just space to land and take the weight down in shared space. All bodies and all levels welcome. A portion of proceeds supports neighborhood resources.

We’re carrying a lot.
This is a place to put some of it down.

Led by Kristy Joy of InJoy Meditation, Bhavna Mehta, ERYT-500, Ayurvedic Health Coach and Yoga Instructor, and Quest, Sound Bowls.

Winter Glow: A Candlelit Sound Bath

When: Sunday, March 1st, 5pm to 6pm (doors open at 4:30pm)
Where: Rabkin Japanese Gardens
Cost: $45 per person
A hot tea bar will be available to enjoy before or after your sound journey.

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Join us for an evening of quiet reflection and deep rest. Set indoors overlooking the serene Rabkin Japanese Gardens, this candlelit sound bath features two sound practitioners and two full sets of crystal singing bowls, creating an immersive experience to help you soften, release, and reset. A gentle glow to guide you through winter’s stillness. Guests are welcome to stroll the illuminated garden before and after the session.

What to Bring: Yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and/or warm layers for comfort.
Optional: Eye mask, journal, or water.

Mats, blankets, and bolsters are also provided if you prefer to travel light.

Women’s Empowerment Retreat

When: Sunday, Apr 19th 10am to 4pm (doors open at 9:30am)
Where: Rabkin Japanese Gardens
Cost: $175 per person
Seasonal tea bar, light refreshments, and a catered nourishing lunch included.

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We’re living in a time where our attention is constantly pulled in a hundred directions. The world is moving faster than our nervous systems were ever built for, and most women are carrying an invisible load of responsibilities, emotions, and expectations. Our days are full, yet so many of us feel stretched thin. Hidden behind the gates of the Rabkin Japanese Gardens is a space where that noise finally softens. A place where women can exhale more deeply, speak more honestly, and rise more fully into themselves. Join three dynamic facilitators - Kristy Joy Weidner, LCSW, CCTP-1 and Maisha Howze, MS - for a powerful retreat designed to help you reconnect with your strength, clarity, and inner leadership. This immersive, day-long experience blends mindfulness, somatic grounding, storytelling, personal reflection, and community connection. Together, we’ll explore what it means to live aligned, resourced, and unapologetically rooted in your truth.

All materials and comforts provided, including a personal journal - simply arrive as you are.

Sunset Meditation with Sound Healing (1st of the season)

When: Wednesday, May 6th 7:30pm to 8:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm)
Where: Rabkin Japanese Gardens
Cost: $45 per person
A hot tea bar will be available to enjoy before or after your sound journey.

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Join us for the opening Garden Meditation with Sound Healing of the season. A transformative evening of breath, stillness, and sound as the sun sets over the serene Rabkin Japanese Garden. A meditation led by Kristy Joy and profound healing vibrations of crystal sound bowls with Quest, fostering deep relaxation, inner balance, and presence. Spaces are limited, reserve your spot now!

Mother’s Day Tea & Brunch

When: Sunday, May 10th 11am to 1pm (doors open at 10:30am)
Where: Rabkin Japanese Gardens
Cost: $125 per person
Includes tea ceremony, catered and nourishing brunch, live music, and a peaceful setting in the teahouse overlooking the koi pond.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with intention at a serene and soulful gathering hosted by the inJOY community in the breathtaking Rabkin Japanese Gardens. Whether you attend solo, with a friend, or as a group, you’ll be welcomed into a space designed for connection, calm, and renewal.

Indulge in a traditional tea ceremony, a catered and nourishing brunch, live music, and the peaceful beauty of the teahouse overlooking the koi pond. Sip, savor, and unwind as you soak in the tranquil surroundings.

Reserve your spot today and make this Mother’s Day unforgettable.