{"product_id":"creative-workshop-for-women","title":"Creative Workshop for Women","description":"\u003cp\u003eMove, breathe, and reconnect through gentle, mindful dance.\u003cbr\u003eThis free, welcoming workshop invites women to explore dance as a way to release tension, restore balance, and nurture emotional wellbeing. No dance experience is needed—just come as you are. Child-friendly, with refreshments and support provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gentle, grounding dance and movement practices to ease stress and reconnect with your body\u003cbr\u003e• Fun and relaxing music to help you unwind, boost your mood, and activate “happiness hormones”\u003cbr\u003e• Breathing techniques during dance to calm the mind and body—skills you can share with your family at home\u003cbr\u003e• Letting go of burdens: guided visualization to release heavy thoughts back to Mother Earth and invite positivity into your life\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVision Board Crafting\u003c\/strong\u003e: create a colorful visual representation of your hopes and goals for 2026 using A3 paper, magazines, pictures, glue, scissors, paints, and crayons. This activity helps you focus on calmness, joy, and clarity for the year ahead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe atmosphere is warm, supportive, and culturally sensitive, with multilingual assistance available for those who need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Make Share Heal programme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis session is one of 11 monthly workshops in Make Share Heal—a 12-month wellbeing programme for women aged 18–49 in Pype Hayes, Birmingham. The project helps women strengthen wellbeing, build resilience, and brings togetherness through creativity and community. It warmly welcomes migrant women from Ukraine, Poland, and across Central and Eastern Europe, as well as local women, including those from facing life challenges, who want to find community and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the workshop, participants can access optional one-to-one support and information on local services including housing, employment, mental health care, childcare, and community resources. Multilingual support is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop is facilitated by \u003cstrong\u003eMonika Lenard\u003c\/strong\u003e, an experienced women’s group leader with over 20 years of practice in creating safe, trauma-informed environments for personal growth and community connection. \u003cstrong\u003eMonika brings compassion, cultural awareness, and a deep commitment to helping women feel grounded, empowered, and supported.\u003c\/strong\u003e She weaves together circle dances, breathing techniques, traditional folk music, and creative arts, offering an inclusive experience shaped by cultural heritage and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centrala Cafe \u0026 Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56704722960767,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/7904\/1197\/files\/CommunityeventBanners.png?v=1767875829","url":"https:\/\/centrala-cafe-shop.myshopify.com\/products\/creative-workshop-for-women","provider":"Centrala Cafe \u0026 Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}