Sunday TLCs
Live With
Facilitator Sessions
Upcoming Sunday TLCs
No results found. Please try a different search.
Archived Sunday TLCs
Sunday TLC 1st June 2025
On Fullness
To plant is to trust that growth will come. How, then, can we better nurture the roots of this budding faith?
In this second session exploring the theme of “planting seeds,” we discover new opportunities for renewal and transformation amidst the most pressing environmental issues. Boston Youth Farm Program and Boston Microgreens founder Oliver Homberg leads a discussion on the restorative potential of seed planting, sowing renewed interest in microgreens just as he does with his students across Boston’s public schools.
He demonstrates that when we listen to nature, we listen to ourselves: the simple act of observing a growing plant can reap a harvest of innovation and change. From the smallest radish plant to global food security, Oliver offers us new strategies to stimulate richer growth.
This session includes an Opening poetry reflection led by Cleo Handler, along with a Closing guided meditation inspired by seed planting, led by Oliver.
Facilitators:
Cleo Handler, Opening with a poem by Emily Dickinson, and facilitating a discussion about Planting SeedsOliver Homberg, Co-Founder, Boston Microgreens and The Boston Youth Farm Program and leading a Closing MeditationKathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
In this second session exploring the theme of “planting seeds,” we discover new opportunities for renewal and transformation amidst the most pressing environmental issues. Boston Youth Farm Program and Boston Microgreens founder Oliver Homberg leads a discussion on the restorative potential of seed planting, sowing renewed interest in microgreens just as he does with his students across Boston’s public schools.
He demonstrates that when we listen to nature, we listen to ourselves: the simple act of observing a growing plant can reap a harvest of innovation and change. From the smallest radish plant to global food security, Oliver offers us new strategies to stimulate richer growth.
This session includes an Opening poetry reflection led by Cleo Handler, along with a Closing guided meditation inspired by seed planting, led by Oliver.
Facilitators:
Cleo Handler, Opening with a poem by Emily Dickinson, and facilitating a discussion about Planting Seeds
Oliver Homberg, Co-Founder, Boston Microgreens and The Boston Youth Farm Program and leading a Closing Meditation
Kathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
Sunday TLC 4th May 2025
On Fullness
As spring blossoms into summer, nature beckons us across new thresholds. How can we set intentions to flourish in this season’s light?
In this session, we explore the theme of “planting seeds” — setting intentions for the coming months in order to be our most joyful, healthy selves. Ayurveda expert Aimee Roberts introduces its fundamental concepts as an ancient holistic medical system, sparking a stimulating discussion on salubrious living. Emphasizing the importance of oral health, sinus irrigation, and harmony with the natural elements, Ayurveda encourages a clean, balanced approach to wellness. It encourages us to stay connected to our senses as we plant the seeds of self-enhancement.
This session includes both an introductory chair yoga session and closing meditation with Sheila Magalhaes focusing on mudras (symbolic hand gestures) and metta (loving-kindness) respectively, along with a handy rundown of the new website by Cleo Handler.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about Planting SeedsSheila Magalhaes, Yoga and MeditationAimee Roberts, AyurvedaKathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
In this session, we explore the theme of “planting seeds” — setting intentions for the coming months in order to be our most joyful, healthy selves. Ayurveda expert Aimee Roberts introduces its fundamental concepts as an ancient holistic medical system, sparking a stimulating discussion on salubrious living. Emphasizing the importance of oral health, sinus irrigation, and harmony with the natural elements, Ayurveda encourages a clean, balanced approach to wellness. It encourages us to stay connected to our senses as we plant the seeds of self-enhancement.
This session includes both an introductory chair yoga session and closing meditation with Sheila Magalhaes focusing on mudras (symbolic hand gestures) and metta (loving-kindness) respectively, along with a handy rundown of the new website by Cleo Handler.
Aimee Roberts, Ayurveda
Sunday TLC 13th April 2025
On Fullness
In these tumultuous times, the possibility of hope seems to be fading. How do we find hope in the darkness?
In this second of two sessions exploring the theme of hope, we are joined by Yoga expert Sheila Magalhaes, who helps us frame hope as an active practice. By engaging our members through powerful mindfulness exercises, we embody her insights into wellness and joy. The wealth of ancient wisdom contained in Yogic practice can teach us to approach life’s challenges with renewed enthusiasm. As we share personal stories about our experiences with hope, Sheila introduces traditional philosophical concepts to uplift and inspire us to openly embrace life’s uncertainties.
In this meeting, Sheila intermittently integrates Yoga practice throughout, and we are joined by Maia Ibar for a closing sound bath.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about “hope”Sheila Magalhaes, Meditation and Chair YogaMaia Ibar, Sound TransformationKathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
In this second of two sessions exploring the theme of hope, we are joined by Yoga expert Sheila Magalhaes, who helps us frame hope as an active practice. By engaging our members through powerful mindfulness exercises, we embody her insights into wellness and joy. The wealth of ancient wisdom contained in Yogic practice can teach us to approach life’s challenges with renewed enthusiasm. As we share personal stories about our experiences with hope, Sheila introduces traditional philosophical concepts to uplift and inspire us to openly embrace life’s uncertainties.
In this meeting, Sheila intermittently integrates Yoga practice throughout, and we are joined by Maia Ibar for a closing sound bath.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about “hope”
Sheila Magalhaes, Meditation and Chair Yoga
Maia Ibar, Sound Transformation
Kathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
Sunday TLC 16th March 2025
On Fullness
How can we learn how to navigate toward “Hope” even when we are experiencing feelings of “Despair”?
In this session, we focused our conversation on the theme of Hope, exploring in a vibrant community conversation how Hope and Despair relate, and how taking action helps us raise our vibration and frequency, lifting us from the depths of despair and allowing us to dare to feel hope.
What action steps can we take to help us do this? One way is to connect in with nature and with our creativity, which is why Living Whole Online’s Integrative Whole Health approach includes Art, Music, Writing, Photography, Filmmaking and Energy Practices.
Musician and composer Bill Shontz shares his insights, especially about musical improvisation, offering us music from his instruments and with his voice (and our voices). Participants share their experiences and thoughts, and LWO Founder Kathryn Hayward, MD describes trauma research that supports a strategy of taking action.
Bill opens our session by bathing us in wooden flute sounds while we experience Jin Shin Jyutsu finger holds and mindful breathing. Bill closes the session with some beautiful sing-a-long songs from his extensive body of original music.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about “hope”Bill Shontz, Musician and ComposerKathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
In this session, we focused our conversation on the theme of Hope, exploring in a vibrant community conversation how Hope and Despair relate, and how taking action helps us raise our vibration and frequency, lifting us from the depths of despair and allowing us to dare to feel hope.
What action steps can we take to help us do this? One way is to connect in with nature and with our creativity, which is why Living Whole Online’s Integrative Whole Health approach includes Art, Music, Writing, Photography, Filmmaking and Energy Practices.
Musician and composer Bill Shontz shares his insights, especially about musical improvisation, offering us music from his instruments and with his voice (and our voices). Participants share their experiences and thoughts, and LWO Founder Kathryn Hayward, MD describes trauma research that supports a strategy of taking action.
Bill opens our session by bathing us in wooden flute sounds while we experience Jin Shin Jyutsu finger holds and mindful breathing. Bill closes the session with some beautiful sing-a-long songs from his extensive body of original music.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about “hope”
Bill Shontz, Musician and Composer
Kathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
Sunday TLC February 16th, 2025
On Fullness
What would it feel like if we stopped chasing permission — to be ourselves, stop worrying, live with verve, feel tenderness? How can we give this permission to ourselves?
In this session, we continue our series on the theme of “Light” with this second and final part. Bringing together the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu with a conversation about inquiry, Derek Notman leads us in a session that opens fascinating questions about mindfulness and self-care. As the founder of Awakened Embodiment, and a long-time collaborator of our Sunday TLCs, Derek is a cherished cornerstone of our community. We hope that the light he has to share helps guide your practice during these weeks of darkness, when nature encourages you to be quiet, be still and replenish your energy.
Along with Derek’s Jin Shin Jyutsu session, this meeting also includes a closing sound bath by Maia Ibar.
Derek NotmanMaia IbarCleo HandlerKathryn Hayward, MD
In this session, we continue our series on the theme of “Light” with this second and final part. Bringing together the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu with a conversation about inquiry, Derek Notman leads us in a session that opens fascinating questions about mindfulness and self-care. As the founder of Awakened Embodiment, and a long-time collaborator of our Sunday TLCs, Derek is a cherished cornerstone of our community. We hope that the light he has to share helps guide your practice during these weeks of darkness, when nature encourages you to be quiet, be still and replenish your energy.
Along with Derek’s Jin Shin Jyutsu session, this meeting also includes a closing sound bath by Maia Ibar.
Derek Notman
Maia Ibar
Cleo Handler
Kathryn Hayward, MD
No results found. Please try a different search.
Archived Sunday TLCs
Sunday TLC 1st June 2025
On Planting Seeds
To plant is to trust that growth will come. How, then, can we better nurture the roots of this budding faith?
In this second session exploring the theme of “planting seeds,” we discover new opportunities for renewal and transformation amidst the most pressing environmental issues. Boston Youth Farm Program and Boston Microgreens founder Oliver Homberg leads a discussion on the restorative potential of seed planting, sowing renewed interest in microgreens just as he does with his students across Boston’s public schools.
He demonstrates that when we listen to nature, we listen to ourselves: the simple act of observing a growing plant can reap a harvest of innovation and change. From the smallest radish plant to global food security, Oliver offers us new strategies to stimulate richer growth.
This session includes an Opening poetry reflection led by Cleo Handler, along with a Closing guided meditation inspired by seed planting, led by Oliver.
Facilitators:
Cleo Handler, Opening with a poem by Emily Dickinson, and facilitating a discussion about Planting SeedsOliver Homberg, Co-Founder, Boston Microgreens and The Boston Youth Farm Program and leading a Closing MeditationKathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
In this second session exploring the theme of “planting seeds,” we discover new opportunities for renewal and transformation amidst the most pressing environmental issues. Boston Youth Farm Program and Boston Microgreens founder Oliver Homberg leads a discussion on the restorative potential of seed planting, sowing renewed interest in microgreens just as he does with his students across Boston’s public schools.
He demonstrates that when we listen to nature, we listen to ourselves: the simple act of observing a growing plant can reap a harvest of innovation and change. From the smallest radish plant to global food security, Oliver offers us new strategies to stimulate richer growth.
This session includes an Opening poetry reflection led by Cleo Handler, along with a Closing guided meditation inspired by seed planting, led by Oliver.
Facilitators:
Cleo Handler, Opening with a poem by Emily Dickinson, and facilitating a discussion about Planting Seeds
Oliver Homberg, Co-Founder, Boston Microgreens and The Boston Youth Farm Program and leading a Closing Meditation
Kathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
Sunday TLC 4th May 2025
On Planting Seeds
As spring blossoms into summer, nature beckons us across new thresholds. How can we set intentions to flourish in this season’s light?
In this session, we explore the theme of “planting seeds” — setting intentions for the coming months in order to be our most joyful, healthy selves. Ayurveda expert Aimee Roberts introduces its fundamental concepts as an ancient holistic medical system, sparking a stimulating discussion on salubrious living. Emphasizing the importance of oral health, sinus irrigation, and harmony with the natural elements, Ayurveda encourages a clean, balanced approach to wellness. It encourages us to stay connected to our senses as we plant the seeds of self-enhancement.
This session includes both an introductory chair yoga session and closing meditation with Sheila Magalhaes focusing on mudras (symbolic hand gestures) and metta (loving-kindness) respectively, along with a handy rundown of the new website by Cleo Handler.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about Planting SeedsSheila Magalhaes, Yoga and MeditationAimee Roberts, AyurvedaKathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
In this session, we explore the theme of “planting seeds” — setting intentions for the coming months in order to be our most joyful, healthy selves. Ayurveda expert Aimee Roberts introduces its fundamental concepts as an ancient holistic medical system, sparking a stimulating discussion on salubrious living. Emphasizing the importance of oral health, sinus irrigation, and harmony with the natural elements, Ayurveda encourages a clean, balanced approach to wellness. It encourages us to stay connected to our senses as we plant the seeds of self-enhancement.
This session includes both an introductory chair yoga session and closing meditation with Sheila Magalhaes focusing on mudras (symbolic hand gestures) and metta (loving-kindness) respectively, along with a handy rundown of the new website by Cleo Handler.
Aimee Roberts, Ayurveda
Sunday TLC 13th April 2025
On Hope
In these tumultuous times, the possibility of hope seems to be fading. How do we find hope in the darkness?
In this second of two sessions exploring the theme of hope, we are joined by Yoga expert Sheila Magalhaes, who helps us frame hope as an active practice. By engaging our members through powerful mindfulness exercises, we embody her insights into wellness and joy. The wealth of ancient wisdom contained in Yogic practice can teach us to approach life’s challenges with renewed enthusiasm. As we share personal stories about our experiences with hope, Sheila introduces traditional philosophical concepts to uplift and inspire us to openly embrace life’s uncertainties.
In this meeting, Sheila intermittently integrates Yoga practice throughout, and we are joined by Maia Ibar for a closing sound bath.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about “hope”Sheila Magalhaes, Meditation and Chair YogaMaia Ibar, Sound TransformationKathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
In this second of two sessions exploring the theme of hope, we are joined by Yoga expert Sheila Magalhaes, who helps us frame hope as an active practice. By engaging our members through powerful mindfulness exercises, we embody her insights into wellness and joy. The wealth of ancient wisdom contained in Yogic practice can teach us to approach life’s challenges with renewed enthusiasm. As we share personal stories about our experiences with hope, Sheila introduces traditional philosophical concepts to uplift and inspire us to openly embrace life’s uncertainties.
In this meeting, Sheila intermittently integrates Yoga practice throughout, and we are joined by Maia Ibar for a closing sound bath.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about “hope”
Sheila Magalhaes, Meditation and Chair Yoga
Maia Ibar, Sound Transformation
Kathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
Sunday TLC 16th March 2025
On Hope
How can we learn how to navigate toward “Hope” even when we are experiencing feelings of “Despair”?
In this session, we focused our conversation on the theme of Hope, exploring in a vibrant community conversation how Hope and Despair relate, and how taking action helps us raise our vibration and frequency, lifting us from the depths of despair and allowing us to dare to feel hope.
What action steps can we take to help us do this? One way is to connect in with nature and with our creativity, which is why Living Whole Online’s Integrative Whole Health approach includes Art, Music, Writing, Photography, Filmmaking and Energy Practices.
Musician and composer Bill Shontz shares his insights, especially about musical improvisation, offering us music from his instruments and with his voice (and our voices). Participants share their experiences and thoughts, and LWO Founder Kathryn Hayward, MD describes trauma research that supports a strategy of taking action.
Bill opens our session by bathing us in wooden flute sounds while we experience Jin Shin Jyutsu finger holds and mindful breathing. Bill closes the session with some beautiful sing-a-long songs from his extensive body of original music.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about “hope”Bill Shontz, Musician and ComposerKathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
In this session, we focused our conversation on the theme of Hope, exploring in a vibrant community conversation how Hope and Despair relate, and how taking action helps us raise our vibration and frequency, lifting us from the depths of despair and allowing us to dare to feel hope.
What action steps can we take to help us do this? One way is to connect in with nature and with our creativity, which is why Living Whole Online’s Integrative Whole Health approach includes Art, Music, Writing, Photography, Filmmaking and Energy Practices.
Musician and composer Bill Shontz shares his insights, especially about musical improvisation, offering us music from his instruments and with his voice (and our voices). Participants share their experiences and thoughts, and LWO Founder Kathryn Hayward, MD describes trauma research that supports a strategy of taking action.
Bill opens our session by bathing us in wooden flute sounds while we experience Jin Shin Jyutsu finger holds and mindful breathing. Bill closes the session with some beautiful sing-a-long songs from his extensive body of original music.
Cleo Handler, Facilitating a discussion about “hope”
Bill Shontz, Musician and Composer
Kathryn Hayward, MD, Founder LWO
Sunday TLC February 16th, 2025
On Light
What would it feel like if we stopped chasing permission — to be ourselves, stop worrying, live with verve, feel tenderness? How can we give this permission to ourselves?
In this session, we continue our series on the theme of “Light” with this second and final part. Bringing together the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu with a conversation about inquiry, Derek Notman leads us in a session that opens fascinating questions about mindfulness and self-care. As the founder of Awakened Embodiment, and a long-time collaborator of our Sunday TLCs, Derek is a cherished cornerstone of our community. We hope that the light he has to share helps guide your practice during these weeks of darkness, when nature encourages you to be quiet, be still and replenish your energy.
Along with Derek’s Jin Shin Jyutsu session, this meeting also includes a closing sound bath by Maia Ibar.
Derek NotmanMaia IbarCleo HandlerKathryn Hayward, MD
In this session, we continue our series on the theme of “Light” with this second and final part. Bringing together the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu with a conversation about inquiry, Derek Notman leads us in a session that opens fascinating questions about mindfulness and self-care. As the founder of Awakened Embodiment, and a long-time collaborator of our Sunday TLCs, Derek is a cherished cornerstone of our community. We hope that the light he has to share helps guide your practice during these weeks of darkness, when nature encourages you to be quiet, be still and replenish your energy.
Along with Derek’s Jin Shin Jyutsu session, this meeting also includes a closing sound bath by Maia Ibar.
Derek Notman
Maia Ibar
Cleo Handler
Kathryn Hayward, MD
No results found. Please try a different search.