Embodied Wisdom: Ancient Methods for Modern Life with Rev. Karen Patrick

Embodied Wisdom: Ancient Methods for Modern Life

What if you could feel joy without needing a reason, or confidence that isn’t linked to accomplishments? What if compassion came more naturally, with less effort and more ease? If that resonates, this workshop is for you.

We’ll explore three simple, yet powerful practices you can use anytime, anywhere: intentional spiritual forgiveness, focused breathing and movement, and awareness of the transformational power of your sacred anatomy. These methods, rooted in ancestral and indigenous wisdom, support emotional clearing and help you reconnect with your True Nature.

Through guided practice and shared insight, we’ll gently let go of outdated patterns and rediscover a deeper sense of presence. These time-tested tools offer authentic support in meeting modern stress with clarity, compassion, and ease.

This journey isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been. Join us in a space of renewal, reflection, and lasting practices that remain with you long after the workshop ends.

Your Presenter

Rev. Karen E. Patrick, MSW, is an ordained Unity minister and the founder of Unity108, an alternative ministry that offers resources from soil to soul. A Buddhist meditation teacher and longtime energy healer, she’s passionate about awakening the sacred connection between self, others, and the Divine. With over 45 years of experience in therapy, spiritual teaching, and the healing arts, Karen brings grounded wisdom and compassionate presence to every space she holds. Her workshops intertwine ancient teachings—such as Mindfulness, Dzogchen, and Energy Medicine—with Unity principles to support clarity, healing, and wholeness. Formerly on faculty at Indiana University School of Social Work and the Indianapolis Gestalt Institute, she’s recognized for her lighthearted sense of humor and down-to-earth, heartfelt approach. Now based just outside Asheville, NC, Karen lives with her husband of 35 years and their Beagle, Buddy. Her current life mission? To become the person her dog already believes she is—wise, loving, and always ready for a walk.