Stone Soup ISC, in Fort Walton Beach, will host a family-friendly retreat, Turning Off and Tuning In, the weekend of March 26 and 27. Events will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, lunch included, with expert-led seminars designed to help participants connect with themselves and their families.

“We have an offering of local and a few not-so-local folks coming in to introduce methods of self-exploration,” says Stone Soup’s owner, Jan Myers. “By turning off the electronics and tuning into self with these proven techniques, we can strengthen our connection with Spirit and each other.”

The two-day lineup will include the following workshops:

Bridging the Gap with Words

A local author will inspire participants to “build a bridge of conversation with family and friends.” Bring a journal, a pen or pencil, and an active imagination. 

Using MBSR to Relieve Pain and Stress

This course is based on the eight-week-long stress-reduction clinic developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Kabat-Zinn is the author of Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. 

Sacred Sound Journey

Participants will let go of all that no longer serves them through the healing art of sound—including the energy and vibrations of Beverly, the Spirit-Awakening Drum, as well as gongs, Tibetan bowls and chimes.

Mind, Body, Spirit: Emersion of the Chakra Energy with the Universe

In this two-part workshop, participants will learn the chakra fundamentals, apply them to their universe chakras energies and connect their energies to them, then participate in an emersion universe chakra meditation. 

Sacred Harmony: Balancing the Divine Feminine & Masculine Within

Shamanic energy therapist Gay Wolff, Ph.D., will discuss the light and dark elements of the feminine and masculine energies, and ways to bring them into healthy balance. 

Family Wellness: The Natural Side

Learn natural methods—from herbs and oils to nutrition and poultices—to address everyday ailments and illnesses. 

Techniques for Losing Your Mind

This open forum will explore techniques for freeing the mind of suffering, and what it means to live consciously.

What Is Energy Healing? 

Workshop leader GrayBear works with crystals, channeling and psychic ability to help heal the heart, mind and spirit. 

How Intuitive Are You? 

Learn to access the keys to one’s own spirituality. 

Astral Travel and Remote Viewing

Learn techniques that reach into the realm of remote viewing and astral travel. 

Candle Magic 101

Learn to use candle magic in practical ways.

Spirit Drawing

Learn how to paint from the heart to create unique personal art.

3-Sisters Planting

Learn techniques for planting, maintaining and harvesting herbs, and a First Nation method to better utilize space and resources.

First Nation Prayer Ties

Learn how to create traditional tobacco prayer bundles or prayer ties.

Laughter Meditation

Learn techniques for incorporating laughter into meditation.

Cost: $175 per day, or $300 (prepaid) for both days. Location: 314 Carmel Dr., Fort Walton Beach, FL. For more information, email [email protected] or visit IntuitiveSpiritualCenter.org.