Core Connections

12/21/2025

This February, take a gentle pause from the rush of daily life. In this guided workshop, we’ll slow down together and turn inward with curiosity, not judgment. Through mindful practices and reflective exploration, you'll learn to meet your inner world with greater self-compassion and openness.

Whether you're new to inner work or looking to deepen your practice, this space invites you to reconnect with yourself in a meaningful and nurturing way.

This 1 hour & 15 minute workshop is designed to gently guide you in a gentle exploration of who are deep within; the qualities that may not be obvious to you including finding your calm, compassionate and curious core! You will: Be gently guided through a grounding meditation Explore the often-h...

12/13/2025

We’re excited to be offering new events in 2026!

Stay in touch to hear about upcoming classes and workshops on body and mental health.

Sign up for our mailing list to get updates! Updates are usually sent about once a month or less.

https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/
(scroll to the very bottom of the above webpage to find the sign-up)

11/15/2025

Join our small EMDR consultation group to share and learn. I bring a deep interest in IFS and OCD as well, and love to help EMDR therapists. If you are looking for consultation hours toward your foundational training or are seeking EMDR certification, reach out! Email:info@coreconnectionsgroup.com

11/11/2025

Hi EMDR Therapists!

Grow in Confidence with EMDR Consultation
Thursdays at 3:30 PM EST - Facilitated by me, Caryn Jooste, EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant-in-Training
Join us in a safe, supportive group to reflect, connect, and refine your EMDR practice. Earn consultation hours toward foundational training and/or certification!

Email me directly at info@coreconnectionsgroup.com

09/18/2025

In honor of National Su***de Prevention Awareness month!
https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/suicide-prevention-community-learning

09/08/2025

It’s time to give yourself some time!

I’m grateful to be able to offer “Finding Your Core Self” workshop again.

Together we’ll explore qualities like curiosity, compassion, and calm that can support us day to day. The session will include a guided meditation and lots of time for reflection.

It’s a welcoming space for anyone interested in reconnecting with their inner resources and leaving with simple practices to support daily life.

If this resonates with you or someone you know, you’re warmly invited to join.

📍 Location: 1 Altoona Place, 1st Floor, Mt. Lebanon, PA, 15228

📅 Date: Saturday 13th September 2025

🕒 Time: 9:30am

Cost: $25

Register here: https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/finding-your-core-self-sept-25

A one-hour & 15 minute introductory workshop to finding your Core Self through meditation and writing

08/25/2025

If you consider mental health through a holistic lens, you might be interested in our "Juicing for Wellness" workshop coming up this Saturday. Come and learn from a trained nutritionist about what goes into a healthy smoothie and why. You get to taste your efforts! Use this link to register: https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/juicing-workshop

08/20/2025

Join us at the end of August to learn what fruits and vegetables are best used in a smoothie for optimal nutrition. You get to taste test too!

Sign up here: https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/juicing-workshop

08/06/2025

Happening tomorrow! 🧘‍♀️

Join us for a calming evening of Mindful Yoga with Music, led by the wonderful Paula. A gentle, grounding class designed to help you reconnect with your body, breath, and inner calm.

🗓 Thursday, August 7

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 1 Altoona Place, Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA, 15228

✨ Registration required

Whether you’re easing back into routine after summer travels or just needing a midweek reset, this class offers a space to slow down and come back to yourself.

There’s still time to register, we’d love to see you there!

https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/mindful-yoga-with-music

08/01/2025

There’s still time to register for Mindful Yoga with Music this Thursday, August 7th at 7pm. Join us for an evening of gentle movement, connection, and relaxation. A perfect midweek reset.

Mindful Yoga with Music
🗓 Thursday, August 7 · 🕖 7:00 pm
💫 Gentle movement, music & restoration
✍️ Registration required

https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/

07/28/2025

🌿 Just a reminder! 🌿
Mindful Yoga with Music is happening Thursday, August 7th at 7pm, and we’d love to see you there.

This gentle, music-infused class with Paula is a beautiful way to shake off the post-vacation blues and reconnect with yourself through movement and breath🧘‍♀️

✨ Registration is required — spots are limited, so be sure to sign up if you haven’t already!

https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/mindful-yoga-with-music

Bring a mat and an open heart!

07/24/2025

Still carrying that post-vacation calm? Or wishing you could?
Join us for Mindful Yoga with Music on Thursday the 7th August at 7PM with Paula Soto.

Enjoy a gentle, grounding session to help you extend that sense of restoration into real life. Slow movement to music and your breath to reconnect and reset. 🧘‍♀️

Bring a mat and yourself. All are welcome!

Registration required: https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/mindful-yoga-with-music

Mindful Yoga With Music – An Evening of Movement & Sound

🗓️ Thursday, August 7th at 7:00 PM
📍 1 Altoona Place, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15228

Join Paula for a special evening of gentle, mindful yoga paired with music to guide your body and calm your mind. This class is open to all levels and designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and move with intention.

What to expect: A supportive, non-judgmental space to explore

- Mindfulness, meditation & movement to music
- A relief of stress and exploration of emotions
- A deep connection with your authentic Self

This is a time to rest and reset midweek

Bring your mat, water, and anything that helps you feel cozy (blanket, blocks, etc.)

Registration is required since space is limited — we’d love to see you there!

https://www.coreconnectionsgroup.com/mindful-yoga-with-music or