Retreats
the alignment Workshop Sat, Nov 15th+, Chicago, IL
Come as you are. Leave aligned, grounded and unstoppable.
In a world of noise, speed, and fractured attention, inner-alignment is a radical act. The Alignment Workshop is an immersive experience designed to bring you back to yourself—through movement, stillness, storytelling, and play.
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Across yoga, restorative circles, purposeful play, and portraits that reflect your authentic self, you’ll reconnect with what’s most essential: presence, empathy, connection and creativity. These aren't soft skills anymore—they're the new power skills. And they begin with coming home to who you are.
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Let this be your reset. Your reframe. Your next brave chapter.
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Friday, NoV 14th 6pm-9pm
Meet & Greet with Meagan, Kat & Sumukhi Kristina
sketchbook Brewing CO: 821 Chicago Ave Evanston, IL 60202
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​We’re kicking things off with a Friday night meet + greet in Evanston—a casual chance to connect before the magic begins. Come grab a drink, meet the humans behind the workshop (that’s us!), and mingle with fellow curious souls—whether you’re already signed up or still feeling it out. No agenda, no pressure—just a warm room full of potential, conversation, and maybe a little laughter. Come as you are, leave a little more connected.​
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Saturday, Nov 15th 9am-530pm
Main Workshop Day
Noyes center: 927 Noyes St. Studio 106 Evanston, IL 60201
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Sunday, Nov 16th 1030am-130pm
Portrait Sessions
Noyes center: 927 Noyes St. Studio 106 Evanston, IL 60201
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​Saturday 9am-1030Am
Restorative Circle With Meagan Novara:
Align the Head and the Heart ​
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Most of us think that we’re good listeners, or at least better than many around us. Truth is, we humans are all pretty bad at being truly present while others speak. When we sit in community as our ancestors did, we strengthen our weak listening muscles in the unique space that is a Restorative Circle. In this facilitated circle, we practice empathy, honesty, and listening without responding as we collectively align our shared humanity.
Benefits: Mindfulness, relational healing, deeper trust, group alignment ​
Saturday 11am-12pm
Yoga with Sumukhi Kristina Lanuza:
Root into Presence​​
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Gentle movement and mindful breath bring you back to your body—your compass for truth and calm. Yoga at The Alignment Workshop is about deep listening, not performance. You’ll cultivate grounded awareness and make space for whatever is ready to shift.
(Please, bring your own yoga mat.)
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Benefits: Grounding, clarity, inner alignment.
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Saturday 1pm-4pm
Purposeful Play Workshop with Katarina Kojic:
Say Yes (to Yourself) ​
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Purposeful Play is pure presence in motion. Through low-pressure improv games and group play, you’ll unlock creativity, take risks, and rediscover joy in spontaneity. Purposeful Play becomes a tool for courage, communication, and reconnecting with your boldest self.
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Benefits: Confidence, connection, creative resilience.​​​​​
Saturday 430pm-530pm
The Consultancy protocol with Meagan Novara: ​
collaborative empowerment
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At this point in the day, we will have engaged in multiple modalities to explore how we wrestle with the dilemma of alignment within ourselves and with the world around us. Finish strong with The Consultancy Protocol: a structured process for collective problem-solving. Engaging in this collaborative, horizontal practice of addressing common dilemmas, gives you the tools to disrupt the vertical, hierarchical spaces that you encounter daily. With The Consultancy Protocol, the whole is stronger with individual input, and the individual benefits from the wisdom of the group. Everyone wins.
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Benefits: A take-home tool for battling hierarchies.​​​​​
SUNDAY 1030AM-130PM ​
*Portrait Sessions with Katarina Kojic:
Be Seen in Your Fullness
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This is no ordinary headshot. This is you, aligned and embodied. With gentle guidance and an attuned lens, you’ll be photographed in a way that honors the real you—not just how you look, but how you feel at this new point in your journey.
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Benefits: Authentic visibility, self-expression, a tangible memory of your transformation.
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*Workshop Add-On (Discount for workshop ticket holders.)
Or purchase just the portrait session. See pricing for details.​
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Why The Alignment workshop Matters Now
As AI reshapes the working world, the most valuable human traits are becoming clear: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and communication. The Alignment Workshop is a space to nourish those durable skills—not by forcing growth, but by aligning with your truth.
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Because leadership, healing, and change all begin within.​
pricing: ​
Your ticket includes: Friday’s casual meet & greet, a full Saturday workshop including yoga, a Restorative Circle, a Purposeful Play session to spark courage and creativity, guided conversation, The Consultancy Protocol, reflection tools, and coffee, tea + water to stay refreshed.
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On Sunday, capture your glow with an optional portrait add-on.
Come as you are—leave aligned and unstoppable.
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*If pricing is an issue, please reach out to talk to us directly about what works for you.
Contact Meagan at novarameagan@gmail.com
Early Bird Pricing
$250 - Book by October 10th
Thanks for jumping in early. This pricing helps cover workshop costs and offers a modest thank-you to our facilitators. Your early support sets everything in motion. Use Code: EARLYBIRD and save $25.
Standard Pricing
$275
Invest in yourself with an experience that promises growth, connection, and transformation.
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Group Pricing
For 3+ people $235 each
Bring a crew and enjoy special pricing—because growth is better together.
Supportive Pricing
$350
Thank you for paying it forward! We wish we could offer this workshop for free. Your additional contribution will help make it accessible for others.
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*Portrait Add on
On Sunday morning, after we’ve wrapped the workshop and you’re glowing with alignment, connection, and clarity—step in front of the camera. This isn’t just a headshot; it’s a reflection of the work you’ve done and the energy you now carry. Your session includes one finished image, with the option to purchase additional images. Let’s capture that glow while it’s still fresh.​​
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Pre-booked $100
Guarantee your spot at checkout (and make sure we bring the gear!)
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Day-of bookings $150
If space allows—advance booking is the easiest way to make it happen. ​​​​​
Stand Alone Mini Portrait Session $125
Can’t make it to the workshop—or just need a fresh portrait? This quick, focused session gives you one beautiful image (with the option to purchase more) without any extra commitment.