SOUTH PORTLAND
hold nothing
A Monthly Women's Retreat Inspired by the Work of Elena Brower
"Stillness is not the absence of life. It is the presence of everything."
Hold Nothing is a monthly retreat for women who are ready to slow down, come home to their senses, and discover what becomes possible when they stop holding so tightly.
Drawing from Elena Brower's book Hold Nothing, this retreat weaves together mindfulness, somatic yoga, breathwork, and honest conversation — creating a sanctuary for presence, connection, and the quiet art of letting go.
You are welcome here.
Each gathering is an invitation to turn inward — to notice what your body knows, to be witnessed by other women, and to practice the kind of stillness that doesn't ask you to have it all figured out. This is not a workshop where you take notes. It's a place where you breathe, feel, and belong.
Next Hold Nothing begins [date here], 2026
Sundays, Once Monthly | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Heart Stone Counseling ~ Carriage House
967 Broadway South Portland, ME
what we’ll explore
Each session is guided by a chapter from Hold Nothing, alongside somatic yoga, breathwork, meditation, and sensory grounding practices.
The eight-session arc includes:
Opening into Your True Self
Being Empty and Still
Bearing Witness
Taking Action
Grandmother's Heart
Opening to Stability
Safety — Trusting Your Wisdom
Actualizing Acceptance
What to expect
Each two-hour retreat includes a 10-minute break and is held in a warm, retreat-like environment in our Carriage House meeting room. Coffee, tea, and a light breakfast are provided. Come as you are.
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Hold Nothing meets once a month on Sunday mornings for eight sessions. Each session runs two hours with a short break.
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Sarah Burrows LCSW-cc
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This group is open to women (cis, trans, and queer) who are curious about mindfulness, sensory grounding, and exploring their relationship with stillness. No prior experience with yoga or meditation is required.
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Each cycle draws from Hold Nothing by Elena Brower. Participants are encouraged to have a copy of the book. (Available online or for purchase at the first session.) Participants are encouraged to have your own journal and water bottle.
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Each participant receives a copy of Hold Nothing and a deluxe mini sample from May Lindstrom's core facial collection — an invitation to bring the sensory experience home.
$85 per session
8-session commitment | Closed enrollment | 8–10 participants
spots are limited
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We can accept HSA/ FSA, debit, credit and checks. We are not using insurance for groups.
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Depending on where you are in your healing process, this group might not be a good fit for you if you are inclined towards certain types of self-harm or suicidal ideation when feeling emotionally activated. If you experience internal stimuli such as voices or hallucinations, this group won’t be a good fit. If you struggle to notice others’ emotional experience or group dynamics, individual therapy might be a better fit.
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In registering, you are reserving one of the limited spots in the group. To get the most out of the group, you should plan to attend all eight scheduled dates. We understand that things come up; however, we are unable to provide refunds for missed sessions.
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The minimum number of participants is four and the maximum number is ten.
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