FUN > FEAR

A half-day skateboarding retreat for women who want to overcome their fears so that they feel strong and comfortable in their bodies (plus coffee + brunch)!

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When you saw "skateboarding"…

Was your first reaction…
"I can't do THAT!!!" ?

Well, YOU totally can, because I CAN and I DID.

And if that WAS your first thought, that is exactly WHY you should join me for this retreat.

It’s part group-lesson, part yoga retreat, and mostly just designed to get you out of your comfort zone, bust through your fears, and explore something new that you are ABSOLUTELY capable of.

Uploaded by Maya Henry on 2019-02-26.

You are capable of so much more than you think you are.

I’m Maya. A former city planner turned health coach who is on a mission to help women feel radiant from the inside out by easily making healthy choices every day.

When my son started skateboarding I was so jealous. I was just standing around watching him and I realized how fun it would be to skate WITH him, and also show him that AS A MOM I am capable of ANYTHING.

I spent so much of my life feeling awkward and out of place in my body, yet throughout my life I’ve had experiences that have shown me I am so much stronger than I think, and, at 40, I finally believe it.

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Skateboarding is a great way to stretch yourself out of your comfort zone, build confidence, and strengthen your mind-body connection.

You don’t need a bunch of tricks to have fun. Truth: I’ve only been doing it a few months and it’s such a blast just to have enough knowledge and skill to push around on my board.

Just imagine when you wake up and think “I know I can do anything today, because yesterday I went SKATEBOARDING, and I never thought I would do THAT.”

I want you to feel that confidence in yourself. I want you to give your body the experience of busting through your fears and MOST IMPORTANTLY, I want you to HAVE FUN.

Shred Your Fears, November 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Photo by Cristin Goss.

Don’t take my word for it! #skateboardingisfun:

It was so freeing being on a skateboard. Trust me, I was terrified which is why I signed up for the event in the first place, but once I got on the skateboard, the challenge gave me a rush and it felt so freeing. YOU will LOVE IT.

- Ta’lor, 29; Pittsburgh

"learning to skateboard is more about nerve than skill. I gained a lot by pushing through my own fear and trying something new. The process was empowering and I'm really glad I did it."

- Michelle, 38; Pittsburgh, PA

"I was terrified initially, but the gentle intro class helped assuage my fears enough to try it on my own later."

- Sarah, 40; Pittsburgh,

EVENT DETAILS

The event will start with a gentle yoga session to anchor into our bodies and stretch them in preparation for skateboarding.

Following the yoga session, we’ll take a break for tasty vegan brunch (with gluten-free options), all to prepare you to get suited up and ready for your group skateboarding lesson.

This is a small, intimate event where you will get plenty of personalized attention.

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“Everyone was SO supportive. I felt like these women whom I had JUST met were actually rooting me on and totally in support of me.”

- Megan Dowd, 30

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Who is Maya?

Maya is your skeptical best friend who decided she’d had enough of working 9-to-5 and said goodbye to her job in city government to start her own business. Maya helps you make everyday decisions: little choices with big impact on your life and the planet.

Maya is a certified health coach, culinary nutrition expert and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE).

TICKETS

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What it’s like to work with me

Maya helped me to manage my time better and to adjust to an overall shift in mental perspective, which is what I gravely needed in order to achieve better work/life balance!

- Tina, 46; Pittsburgh, PA

With Maya’s generous, gentle, enthusiastic help I grew to understand myself better. I have become more mindful and disciplined. I am much more aware of the imbalances in my life.

— Johanna, 39; Pittsburgh, PA

REFUND POLICY

Because of the advance planning necessary to hold this event, there are no refunds, however tickets can be exchanged (i.e. a friend can attend instead of you). Please contact Maya ASAP if you are unable to attend.

FAQs

+ Isn't skateboarding DANGEROUS?

This is the number one fear that I hear when I tell people I decided to learn to skateboard at 40. Here's the deal. Learning skateboarding fundamentals like we are going to do is no more dangerous than many other activities such as running on a treadmill. Srsly.

That being said, we want you to have a positive experience and only you can determine if it is right for you to try. If you currently run, do yoga, or other exercise this is probably a good match. Reach out to Maya if you want to discuss further.

I wish I could tell you we are going to take you from ZERO to OLLIE in an hour, but that's just not realistic.

+ Do I need to know how to skateboard?

Nope. This event is geared towards beginners, but we'll have lots of personalized attention from the instructors, and if you already have skateboarding experience you can totally work with an instructor on building up your skills.

+ What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes that you can wear knee and elbow pads over. Yoga pants and a long-sleeved shirt would work well. Bring a layer as it can be cool in the skatepark. If you opt to wear a helmet (highly recommended) you may want to wear your hair lower on your head, but we've got lots of size options available.

Shoes are probably the most important. Athletic sneakers are fine, but thin soled shoes are going to work a bit better for skating. So if you have thin-soled sneakers like Keds wear them so that you can really connect with your board.

+ Can I bring my own ...?

You can TOTALLY bring your own skateboard, helmet and/or pads if you have them. HOWEVER, Switch & Signal will have safety gear and boards available for everyone. We ARE asking that you bring your own yoga mat if you have it.

PLEASE contact Maya in advance if you need to arrange for any extra accomodations for your comfort or safety! (maya@mayahenry.com)

+ What is provided?

You're going to receive a full group skateboarding lesson that includes all safety equipment and access to a skateboard as well as an instructor-led yoga session. You'll also receive a delicious vegan brunch with gluten-free options.

+ Who is this retreat for?

This event is inclusive of women, womxn, femme, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people. If you want to know if that includes you, email me at maya@mayahenry.com, and if you want to know more about what that means check this out: https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/sex/news/a43461/what-is-non-binary-gender/

+ What are the physical limitations (injuries, etc.) that might prevent me from participating?

Skateboarding is inclusive, as is this event. While we might not have the tech to do something adaptive for this event specifically, I am open to working with you! Reach out to me at maya@mayahenry.com with any specific questions and I will do my best to answer you.