NEPA Philharmonic to Play at 12th Annual Yoga on the Roof

               

On Friday, July 4th, at 9am, Hilary Steinberg with Jaya Yoga in Clarks Summit, and the Marketplace at Steamtown will present the 12th annual Yoga on the Roof, which includes one hour of yoga accompanied by live music played by musicians of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. The yoga practice will be followed by breakfast treats compliments of Maximum Zen. This event is a favorite way to launch Independence Day celebrations, and benefits the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic’s educational and outreach programs.

A five-minute meditation led by Lisa Rigau will open the event. Leading the yoga practice will be Jaya Yoga’s owner, Hilary Steinberg and instructor Lily Mackarey. Featured musicians will be Leah Valenches, Peter Brubaker, and Gabriel Schaff.

Yoga on the Roof is a unique event in Northeastern Pennsylvania, taking place on the morning of the holiday, overlooking historic downtown Scranton. Participants are invited to pre-register at www.nepaphil.org/tickets until Wednesday, July 2nd, although, walk-ins are also welcome. The recommended arrival time for all attendees is by 8:45am on Thursday, July 4th, rain or shine.

A donation of $20 is requested. The Philharmonic projects that benefit from Yoga on the Roof are Music in our Schools, Music in our Senior Centers, Young People’s Concerts, Once Upon an Orchestra (a library initiative for tots), and a juried mentoring program for talented high school music students.

 Pre-registration is also available by calling the Philharmonic office at (570) 270-4444.  For additional information about Yoga on the Roof, please contact hilary@jayayogastudio.com. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic is a fully professional symphonic orchestra performing regularly in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, with upcoming expansions into Wayne County. Music Director is Maestra Mélisse Brunet. For additional information about the Philharmonic, sponsorship opportunities, and concerts, please call (570) 270-4444. 

Joy World Wealth Partners Joins Jeannine Luby in Offering Workshops to Women in Business

When people picture wealth, they often focus on bank accounts and 401(k) plans. While financial resources are crucial, they represent just one aspect of a fulfilling life. Megan Alpert, principal and founder of Scranton’s Joy World Wealth Partners, will offer women access to empowering tools and vital information this summer to help them strengthen five essential pillars of wealth for a more secure and abundant life.

Alpert is offering area women the opportunity to experience a four-week workshop series entitled “The Abundance Life Series: Women, Wealth, Well-being, and Wisdom,” thoughtfully designed to empower women in the five pillars of wealth— financial, time, social, physical and spiritual—to achieve greater personal and collective strength. Workshops, which will take place inside Joy World Wealth Partners at 125 N. Washington Ave. in downtown Scranton, begin at 12:30 p.m. on four consecutive Fridays beginning on June 6 and ending on June 27.

Alpert said, “Abundance isn’t something we chase—it’s something we remember. When women reclaim their voice around money, self-worth, and well-being, we don’t just transform our bank accounts—we transform our families, our communities, and the world.”

Alpert added that for too long, emotional avoidance, inherited money beliefs, and internalized doubt have held women back from fully owning their financial lives and this series is here to say: ‘You’re not behind. You’re not broken. And you absolutely belong in the wealth conversation.’

Each week of the series, a presenter will focus on a different pillar of abundance—financial clarity, physical vitality, time freedom, meaningful connection, and spiritual depth—so that women can rise in every part of their lives, Alpert said.

Financial wealth presenter Trish Dickert-Nieves, who is a certified holistic practitioner and certified trauma informed somatic guide, believes this series can benefit women in their personal as well as professional lives.

She said, “In my workshop ‘Somatic Money,’ I will share how financial confidence is linked with our self-confidence, self-love and self-worth. This is an absolute mindset shift around financial wealth and abundance. Women are not taught this perspective, and it has radically changed my life. I take a body-based or somatic approach which allows women to feel confidence in their body.”

The conversation around women’s bodies will continue when Lisa Rigau, registered nurse, nutrition counselor, and owner of Healthy Lifestyle Management, speaks about physical wealth, offering education and resources around health, hormones, plant-predominant nutrition and stress management.

Rigau said, “I want women to understand from the information they receive that they can become their own best health advocate. In order to do that, you need a strong education to understand the choices you have in front of you; and that requires discernment. I want women to listen to what I have to say and then go do their own research.” Rigau added, she will help to dispel myths and misconceptions and provide attendees with credible resources they can explore on their own.

Rigau said she will focus on perimenopause and menopause because those are two dominant topics in popular health conversations right now.

The Abundance Series will include the following workshops:

  • On June 6, the series kicks off with the topic of financial wealth as Dickert-Nieves presents “Somatic Money,” providing tools for financial confidence and long-term planning.
  • On June 13, time and social wealth will be addressed with Certified Recovery Specialist Rose Nogan, owner of White Tail Sober Coaching, who will provide women with tools to build time wealth by creating boundaries that allow more space for personal peace, joy and happiness.

Jeannine Luby, certified laughter yoga leader, comedian, and owner of Laugh to Live, will offer strategies using playful and empowering humor and laughter yoga for social wealth through meaningful connection and stress-reduction.

  • On June 20, physical wealth will be addressed with a focus on vitality, movement and wellbeing with Rigau offering information on health topics such as improved sleep, nutrition and stress management. ACE Certified Personal Trainer Pat Barnes will share her expertise of more than 25 years in the fitness industry catering to women over 50.
  • On June 27, the series closes with the topic of spiritual wealth. Alison Skoff, an ontological coach and soul-centric guide, will focus on reclaiming wholeness, cultivating peace, purpose and alignment to support the journey of inner reclamation, soul truth, and life aligned leadership.

While there is no cost to attend the Abundance Life series, participants are invited to donate to We Respect and Care (formerly the Women’s Resource Center). Contributions support women in crisis and empower them to find safety, support, and strength. Giving is not required, but it is deeply appreciated as a reflection of the collective abundance being cultivated.

Space for the workshops is limited. To secure your spot, please email Joanna@planwithjoyworld.com. Women can register for one session or all four workshops.

Lisa Rigau – EMPOWER Conference Speaker

Registered Nurse & Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional

Presentation: Learning to Surf the Waves of Life: A Mindfulness Approach to Cultivating Resilience

Mindfulness is an inherent quality that we all possess. Paying attention without judgment is a skill that can be learned and practiced so that we can better care for ourselves. During the presentation, you will practice mindfulness, cultivate qualities of being present, attentive, and curious, and learn about simple opportunities to foster self-awareness, wellness, and resilience.

Bio:

Lisa Rigau is a registered nurse, nutrition counselor, and community educator of health, wellness, mindfulness, and nutrition. She is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Delaware. Lisa received her master’s degree from Marywood University in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science. Since 2003, she has been the owner of Healthy Lifestyle Management where she provides private and group nutrition counseling and educates clients on the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: Plant-Predominant Nutrition, Exercise, Stress Management, Sleep, Social Relationships, and Avoidance of Risky Substances.

For the past eighteen years, Lisa has worked as a private contractor for the University of Scranton as a health and wellness professional. Currently, she is teaching mindfulness meditation classes for the weekly, Wellness Mindfulness Meditation Classes for faculty, students, and staff provided by The University of Scranton’s Center for Health Education and Wellness.
Lisa is a certified Mindful Eating-Conscious Living™ teacher & certified mentor through UC San Diego.

She is a qualified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction through The Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Medical School & the Mindfulness Center at Brown
University. Lisa teaches the 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course and the 8-week Mindful Eating- Conscious Living Course to the community. She regularly teaches Drop-In Mindfulness classes in person and online.

Lisa is a regular speaker of mindfulness for corporate groups, physician and healthcare professionals, and the community. Her passion is to help people to gain awareness and empower their own optimal health
and well-being.