Spiritual Techniques for Reducing Anxiety & Burnout

A Practical Workshop for Emotional Balance and Inner Strength

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, devotion to work can often become a double-edged sword. While the commitment to achieving professional success is admirable, it can also lead to anxiety, burnout, and emotional fatigue. The demands of modern life and the intensity of daily responsibilities can sometimes distance individuals from their own emotions and well-being.

This workshop is designed for anyone who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, or burnout. Drawing from Eastern philosophies, participants will be guided through practices and discussions that have been used for centuries to cultivate inner peace, emotional resilience, and well-being. Through these spiritual yet practical techniques, you will explore how to reconnect with your sense of purpose while learning tangible tools to manage the emotional challenges of everyday life.

Key Questions

What are you truly devoted to in your life?

How do you navigate stressful situations without losing your inner balance?

What values drive your professional life, and how can they support your well-being?

Join us for an enriching workshop focused on Eastern techniques, where you will learn to tap into your inner strength and resilience. This one-day event will provide you with practical tools, including breathwork, meditation, and mantra practice, to help alleviate anxiety and manage the emotional demands of the modern world.

The Spiritual Approach

While this workshop focuses on providing practical tools for managing anxiety and burnout, it is rooted in Eastern spiritual practices. Participants will explore their inner selves through guided reflection, breath control, meditation, and vocal expression. This spiritual dimension complements clinical techniques, offering a holistic perspective on emotional resilience and mental health. By integrating mindfulness, non-attachment, and the power of sound (mantras), the workshop aims to deepen your connection to both your personal well-being and professional devotion.

Location: ATMA CENA Calgary, 734 42 Ave SE, Calgary AB (Upstairs)

Saturday, October 19th 9:00AM – 1:00PM

Program Overview:

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Introductions and Setting Expectations

Welcome and participant introductions.

Participants share personal goals and challenges related to anxiety and burnout.

Overview of the workshop’s focus on applying Eastern philosophical approaches to well-being in the modern world.

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Discussion: Eastern Philosophy and Well-Being

A 45-minute guided discussion on key concepts from Eastern philosophies (such as mindfulness, non-attachment, and Bhakti) that foster emotional resilience.

Practical applications of these philosophies in professional environments, where stress and emotional fatigue are prevalent.

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Guided Practice: Breathwork and Meditation

A 45-minute group session introducing key techniques from Eastern traditions, including breath control (pranayama) and mindfulness meditation.

Emphasis on how these spiritual practices can help healthcare professionals reduce anxiety, manage burnout, and improve emotional well-being in their daily routines.

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Break

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Mantra: The Science of Sound and Mental Clarity

A 45-minute discussion and practice focusing on the use of mantras in Eastern traditions, exploring how sound and vocalization can help calm the mind and promote mental clarity.

Practical chanting exercises to demonstrate how professionals can integrate this spiritual tool into their self-care practices.

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

Collective Practice: Group Meditation and Vocalization

A 45-minute group practice aimed at experiencing the collective benefits of meditation and vocalization.

The focus will be on fostering a sense of community and shared resilience, helping participants reconnect with their purpose and dedication to caregiving.

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM

Closing Circle

A 15-minute closing session where participants reflect on their experiences and share key insights.

Final thoughts on how to integrate Eastern practices into daily life and work.

Registrants will need to bring comfortable clothes, water bottles and writing implements of their choice. Tea and light snacks will be provide and there are chairs and suitable meditation pillows available should the registrant not have their own.

Your Guide: Matthew Kelemen 

Matthew has been guiding yoga practices and meditation development for the last 12 years and has held a formal personal practice for the last 18 years. He has received many formal credits in the yoga world and has studied with multiple master teachers around the world. He hosts the Self-Care program through ATMA’s Advanced Training Course for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and is currently a long-term apprentice within a traditional plant medicine lineage where he is developing his skills in the healing arts in multiple avenues. His aim is to provide his students with access to dimensions of clarity and realization that are not easily accessible without guided assistance and a pure intention to promote a culture that exercises a greater appreciation for wisdom and a broad understanding of how compassion can support an entire network of people across the globe. We look forward to hosting you for this wonderful workshop!