Facilitated by: Stella Stardust
* This is a Community Renter workshop & is not a Pieter Program. Please reach out to the facilitator if you have any questions.
When: Wednesday September 2, 2026 - 7:30PM to 9:30PM
Cost: $45, sliding scale
Description:
WHY JOIN PRACTICE?
Many of us already know a lot about ourselves. We know our patterns. We know our values. We may even know what we wish we'd done differently.
And then we're actually with another person.
We accommodate. We brace. We overgive. We withdraw. We lose our words. We say yes before we've checked for our no. We only realize what we wanted after the moment has passed.
Knowing something intellectually and being able to live it in relationship are different things.
Practice allows us to bridge that gap.
Through simple relational experiments, we slow things down enough to notice our familiar responses while they're happening—and discover that we have choices.
What happens if I don't automatically do what I usually do?
What happens in me? What happens in you? What happens between us?
Over time, we build a felt sense of how we actually want to be in relationship—not as an idea, but as something we've practiced. Whether you're dating, in a relationship, navigating family, friendships, or work, you'll begin to recognize what genuine connection feels like for you…and notice more quickly when something isn't aligned.
WHAT THIS IS...
You’ll be guided through simple, structured rounds of connection, with space to notice, reflect, and integrate what’s actually happening for you.
After each round, we pause to notice what happened - in ourselves, in the other person, and between us --so the learning actually lands instead of passing through. Everything is guided. You won’t be left wondering what to do. This is:
small group - structured - embodied - community-oriented
WHO THIS IS FOR...
-You’re self-aware—but don’t always live it in connection
-You know your patterns, but still override your truth in the moment
-You know your patterns—and want to practice choosing differently in real time
-You want connection where you can remain yourself and make room for someone else to remain themselves, too
-You’re willing to take responsibility for your yes, your no, your pace
What to expect/what to bring:
-Shoes come off at the door. Bring socks or indoor shoes if you’d like to stay cozy
-Wear something comfortable you can move and relax in
-Bring a water bottle and notebook/journal
You’re welcome to bring anything that helps your body feel supported, like a pillow or blanket. Seating options include tri-folds, chairs, and floor.
Sample Schedule
7:30 Opening Circle / Begin Practice
9:00 Free-form Practice Time
9:15 Harvesting+Closing Circle
9:30 End
Facilitator Bio:
Stella Stardust (she/they) passionately brings community together by facilitating experiences designed to create more authentic connection, embodied awareness, and meaningful dialogue. She has 20+years of teaching yoga, meditation, and shamanism, and is also trained in conflict resolution as a certified mediator. Her work lies at the intersection of somatics, spirituality, and social change.
Accessibility note:
The space is located on the 2nd floor with one flight of stairs directly up from the entrance.
Elevator access is available; please reach out to the facilitator prior to the event if you will need to use it. The elevator is spacious enough for any mobility device and the 2nd floor space is free of any steps or mobility barriers. There are no automated doors in the building.
There are two all-gender restrooms with three private stalls and a urinal. Each restroom has one stall accessible for mobility device users.
Parking:
Paid parking is available directly behind our building at 2412 Workman Street. There is an additional city lot south of Broadway on Workman Street. There is also ample metered parking in the neighborhood.