Workshops & Transformative Experiences
Thoughtfully curated experiences where psychology, embodiment, and compassion come together—offering not just tools, but a space to feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Explore current workshops, reserve your spot, and browse upcoming experiences.
Educational and wellness-oriented experiences. Not psychotherapy or medical care
Happening Now
Reserve your spot in upcoming workshops. Limited capacity.
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The Art of Belly Dance
Holistic Growth Events 5306 Six ForkS Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesA Celebration of Mothers of All Kinds Through Movement, Music & Feminine Expression This special Mother’s Day experience is an invitation to celebrate mothers of every kind and every woman...
$79
Ways to Experience
Our Workshops
Explore the different ways Dr. Graciela brings transformation into the room—through embodiment, reflection, and thoughtfully guided community experiences.
Mind-Body-Spirit
Belly Dance
Explore the different ways Dr. Graciela brings transformation into the room—through embodiment, reflection, and thoughtfully guided community experiences.
Conscious
Self
Workshops that support emotional clarity, self-understanding, resilience, and grounded personal growth.
Conscious
Community
Shared workshop experiences that foster reflection, connection, and meaningful dialogue in community.
Created and facilitated by Dr. Graciela Aires Rust
Offered in English and Spanish
Select experiences are co-led with trusted guest professionals or presented in collaboration with organizations
In-person in Raleigh + select online experiences.
Full Workshop Calendar
Browse all confirmed dates and themes.
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FEATURED WORKSHOP
Mind-Body-Spirit Belly Dance
Sacred movement, emotional release, and empowerment in one guided experience.
What it is: A body-based experience that blends conscious movement, emotional expression, music, guided reflection, and feminine empowerment in a way that is structured, welcoming, and deeply human.
Who it is for: Adults who want to reconnect with their bodies, release emotional heaviness, awaken confidence, and experience movement as healing—not performance..
What participants will experience: Guided movement, emotional release, intentional reflection, embodied empowerment, and a warm sense of connection in community.
- 3rd Saturday of each month
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Holistic Growth Events, 5306 Six Fork Road, Raleigh, NC
- Price: $25
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2026 CLASSES:
Apr 25 • May 16 • Jun 20 • Jul 18 • Aug 15 • Sep 19 • Oct 17 • Nov 21 • Dec 19
Conscious Self
Workshops designed to support clarity, resilience, and deeper self-understanding.
What it is: A psychologically informed workshop experience for adults who want practical tools, emotional insight, and a more grounded relationship with themselves during real-life stress, transitions, or inner growth.
Who it is for: Professionals, caregivers, seekers, and thoughtful adults who want depth without drama and insight they can actually use in daily life.
What participants will experience: Guided reflection, practical frameworks, emotionally intelligent facilitation, nervous-system-aware pacing, and meaningful take-home tools.
- 3rd Saturday of each month
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Holistic Growth Events, 5306 Six Fork Road, Raleigh, NC
- Price: $25
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2026 CLASSES:
Apr 25 • May 16 • Jun 20 • Jul 18 • Aug 15 • Sep 19 • Oct 17 • Nov 21 • Dec 19
Conscious Community
Shared experiences that bring people together around reflection, growth, and meaningful connection.
What it is: Community-based workshops that explore important life themes with structure, emotional intelligence, and respect—creating space for reflection, dialogue, and shared humanity.
Who it is for: Groups, communities, organizations, and adults who value connection, thoughtful conversation, and a more intentional way of gathering and growing together.
What participants will experience: A clear facilitated arc, engaging shared experience, respectful dialogue, practical reflection, and a stronger sense of connection and belonging.
- 3rd Saturday of each month
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Holistic Growth Events, 5306 Six Fork Road, Raleigh, NC
- Price: $25
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2026 CLASSES:
Apr 25 • May 16 • Jun 20 • Jul 18 • Aug 15 • Sep 19 • Oct 17 • Nov 21 • Dec 19
What You Can Expect
Each workshop is guided, structured, and intentionally paced to support insight and practical integration.
Clear opening, structured progression, and intentional closing
Embodied practices when relevant—movement, breath, reflection, or guided self-awareness
Psychologically informed facilitation
Practical take-home tools
Respectful pacing that honors your nervous system
Choice-based participation
No performance. No perfection. Participation is invitational.
What Participants Are Saying
FAQ
How is this different from a typical workshop?
Most workshops offer information. These experiences offer information plus integration. There is a clear arc, guided reflection, and practical application—so insight does not stay theoretical.
Will this be overly emotional or intense?
Intensity is not the goal. Depth is. The work is paced intentionally and always invitational. You are free to regulate your level of engagement.
Is this only for people who are already “into” personal growth?
No. Some participants are deeply immersed in inner work. Others are simply curious or navigating a life transition. Both are welcome.
Can this replace therapy?
No. These experiences are educational and integrative. They can complement therapy but do not substitute for mental health or medical treatment.
Will I leave with something concrete?
Yes. Each workshop includes frameworks, tools, or practices that can be implemented beyond the session.
Is this performance-based?
No. Even in movement-based experiences, the focus is embodiment and awareness—not choreography or perfection.
Led by Dr. Graciela
Dr. Graciela is an integrative clinician, speaker, and creator of HolisticFlow®—with over two decades of experience guiding mind–body–emotion work.
She bridges evidence-based psychotherapy with somatic practice, movement, and culturally attuned care to support emotional regulation and embodied well-being in English and Spanish.
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