About Useful Gatherings
Useful Gatherings with Irene Kulbacki, LLC
As a retreat coordinator, facilitator, and presenter, Useful Gatherings with Irene Kulbacki creates a safe space in a retreat style setting, where women who desire expansion, come together within a creative community. Over the course of one to three days, educational materials will focus on the spiritual, transformative, and inspirational, with an emphasis on yoga, meditation, a connection to nature, and other contemplative practices. Programs are tailored to meet the needs of those who gather, inspiring retreatants to live their best life, with a sense of gratitude and agency, despite common challenges faced as result of aging.
Irene Kulbacki, Owner of Useful Gatherings
Irene Kulbacki
BSBA, MA Sociology
200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher
55-Hour Oncology Yoga
Professional Experience: Irene’s professional experience in upper management for The Disney Store has given her a wide range of skills that she continues to draw upon in her interactions with others. Over the years, she has come in contact with individuals from diverse segments of the population. Being sensitive to individual differences and needs, Irene is aware of group dynamics that exist and how people interact within the broader social context of the organization. She is able to adapt her leadership style to foster an environment for personal and/or professional growth.
Health and Wellness: Irene’s yoga training includes a 200-hour yoga teacher certification through the Himalayan Institute (2005). There, in the classical Hatha yoga tradition, Irene gained the skills to teach all levels of asana classes through an understanding of anatomy, physiology, and therapeutics. She is well-versed in stress management, relaxation techniques, ayurvedic lifestyle basics, and meditation. In 2021, Irene received her 55-hour Oncology Yoga Certificate. This evidence-based program prepared Irene to support cancer patients and survivors. Irene’s kindness and thoughtfulness in providing a safe place for cancer patients have made her a beloved Ovarian Cancer Project team member.
Education: Her graduate work within the sociology of health and aging is where she continues to pursue her professional goals. She is committed to support the optimal aging of women through pro-active measures that include holistic practices, education, and community in an effort to address the emerging needs of this growing population.
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