Community Events

Upcoming Events:

We believe in Community Healing and Wellness.
This is why we are offering accessible events to the community.

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Ikigai Life Coaching Workshop with Shannon
2/25/26 5:30-7PM
An in-person workshop in Carrboro (Pacifica Cohousing)

ikigai

[ee-kee-gahy] japanese; noun : one’s reason for being, those who follow the concept of ikigai undertake the activities of their life with willingness and a satisfying sense of meaning.

Join us and uncover what lights you up. This workshop is particularly helpful for individuals who are experiencing or anticipating a transition in their life or for those who are rekindling their motivation and joy in your chosen occupations, and need guidance.

Facilitated by our own Ikigai Life Coach, Shannon Preto, this workshop is an introduction to Ikigai and is appropriate for high school age students to senior adults and any age in between.

You will help create a poster with your Ikigai Venn Diagram which will help you stay focused as you proceed on your path.

When:	Wednesday, February 25, from 5:30-7pm
Where:	Pacifica Commons House, 141 Viburnum Way, Carrboro, NC
Cost:	$25 per person if you register by 2/15! $35 after
Who:	High School age and up! Its never too early or late to uncover your passion and purpose!

About Shannon Preto

Shannon is a multi-talented and uniquely skilled practitioner. An occupational therapist since 2017,he specializes in sensory processing across all ages, focusing on pediatric occupational therapy. Before earning two Master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy, he spent 22 vibrant years in San Francisco as a choreographer, dancer, producer, and somatic-movement educator. He also holds an MFA in Dance and is a certified yoga teacher through the School of Body-Mind Centering®, trained by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.

These workshops are a great way to dip your toe in the Ikigai waters with little commitment!

Ikigai Life Coaching Workshop with Shannon
2/7/26 2-5PM
An in-person workshop in Carrboro (Pacifica Cohousing)

Click HERE to register

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