Immersive Guided Meditation – Sliding Scale

This 90-minute session combines guided meditation, music and communal creative practice to access, energize and strengthen our creativity.

This session is for those of us who are open to pursuing a deeper connection to our unique voice, want to soften and unburden self-doubt and fear of failure, and renew our sense of safety and curiosity about ourselves and others as we navigate our difficult times.

The guided meditation portion of the session is an immersive experience inspired by Slavic folk tales and mysticism, performed live with music and sound effects. After meditating, participants will have time to write and draw with the option of engaging with creative prompts and techniques for moving past any blocks, offered by the facilitator (Victoria).

In each session, we will:

Begin with gentle, guided movements to prepare our bodies to relax

Lay down or sit comfortably for a 45 minute guided meditation

Finish the session with 20 to 30 minutes of self-led creative practice with prompts offered

This workshop is appropriate for those looking to try meditation for the first time or those with a lifelong meditation practice. Though art and writing supplies are provided for self-directed work, those who want to use their sketchbook, journal or any other tools are encouraged to bring them.

Victoria Karol is an artist living and working in Portland, Maine, with a studio residence at Avalon in Westbrook. Her primary disciplines include analog and digital illustration, sculpture and fiber arts including crochet, sewing, weaving and macrame. A first-generation American, Victoria practices the Slavic practical magicks of her matrilineal lineage and takes a special interest in folklore, fairy tales, nature, alchemy and human archetypes in her artwork. Victoria believes that everyone is an artist and that all things in life are practice. Questions or comments can be sent to victoria.karol@gmail.com, and you can follow Victoria’s work on instagram at @hottrashportland