Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM

Saturdays, 10:30 AM

Class length is 1 hour and 15 minutes

This upbeat Pilates class blends preventative medicine, mind-over-matter focus, and joyful movement, emphasizing posterior chain activation to support posture, joint health, and long-term resilience. Through intentional breath and precise movement, you’ll build strength, clarity, and confidence in a playful, energizing flow—so caring for your body feels good now and for years to come.

About Camille

Camille Beauzile is a passionate and intuitive movement guide, blending over two decades of experience in the healing arts. As a certified Pilates instructor, 600-hour yoga instructor, seasoned bodywork therapist, and sound healer, she brings a holistic and deeply embodied approach to wellness. Her teaching emphasizes alignment, breath, and presence, empowering students to move with intention, strength, and grace.

With a background in therapeutic bodywork, Camille has a profound understanding of the body’s mechanics and subtle energy systems. Her sessions often integrate mindful movement, breath awareness, and sound healing to create a grounded, nurturing space where transformation can unfold. Whether guiding a dynamic Pilates class or a restorative sound bath, she meets each student with care, compassion, and a commitment to their unique path of healing and growth.



Camille believes that when we move with awareness, we remember who we are—resilient, radiant, and whole.

Tuesdays, 4:15—5:15 PM

What's Written Within is an improvisational dance group that came together on the Island a good number of years ago. Dance improvisation is a practice. People of all ages, of all ranges of experience with dance—or perhaps never having danced before—coming together to move with their unique body, with their unique story of what's written within. Beginning with a gentle group warm-up, the hour will progress to loosely structured improvisations guided by prompts. Sound will be improvised by Bruce MacNelly.

Drop-ins are welcome. Donations ($10 suggested) are welcome. For questions, please email [email protected].

About Sandy, the group's facilitator

Sandy Broyard began exploring dance improvisation many years ago, with Mary Wigman in Berlin, Germany. Later she spent time with Group Motion in Philadelphia. She continued her journey discovering the body in motion, with Jack Weiner in New York. Sandy sees her role as a facilitator rather than teacher or director. She invites you to come and explore the possibilities, the fun, the surprises of dance that erupts in the moment.

9:30 to 10:30am

This is a one-hour class based on the gentle, flowing movements of Qigong, known for its health benefits and ability to strengthen the body's core, bringing greater equilibrium. As it invigorates the body and builds a connection to the earth, the practice also helps to calm the mind.
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​The fee for the class is on a sliding scale ($10–$30).
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​About Kanta

Kanta Lipsky has been a yoga practitioner and teacher for many years. Her master’s degree is from Lesley University, in holistic studies and expressive therapy. She also loves plein air landscape painting and is the author and illustrator of the children’s book Pinkletink the Froggie. She lives on Martha’s Vineyard.

Wednesdays, 11 AM–12 PM

Claire Ganz is offering a series of tea and art sessions for grown-ups, based on what she offers at the Chilmark Community Church Sunday school, and on the foundational belief that we are all glorious and imperfect. Each week’s session will include an offering of tea and craft project supplies.

Come for tea and play with stones, pens, wire, glue, beads, and clips. Make a clip-on weight to hold down outdoor tablecloths when the wind blows. Make a paperweight. Write encouraging words. The goal is joyful creation and connection.

The price of participation is on a sliding scale ($20–$40).

5:30–7 PM

* Every Wednesday except November 4
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​Women's Circle
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​Enter a space for slowing down, tuning in, and connecting deeply with yourself and other women.
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​Come as you are: no masks, no performance. Cry, laugh, or sit in silence. Every version of you is welcome.
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​This is a space for receiving, whether that's access to your own inner wisdom, or encouragement and support from other women; it’s a nonjudgmental place to be honest without being met with advice or problem-solving.
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​Led by ​​Emily Galligan, each circle includes a grounding meditation, gentle somatic practice, personal reflection, conversation, and connection. Gain clarity, be witnessed, and meet other women who are also seeking community and support. 
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​Please bring a journal/notebook for reflection.
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​The price of admission is on a sliding scale ($10–$30).
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​About Emily

Emily Galligan is a certified holistic coach for women, womb circle facilitator, and rites of passage mentor. She has held space for and been held by women throughout her life, and is passionate about creating nurturing spaces where women feel seen, supported, and appreciated without needing to prove, perform, or have it all figured out.

Thursdays

September 24

October 8 and 22

November 5 and 19

3:30–4:30 PM

Experience the calming effect of harmonic vibration, with pianist and acclaimed piano technician David Stanwood.  

Naptime is a meditation hour. David’s piano improvisations expand and slow down time—allowing space for unwinding, resting, dreaming, writing, drawing, and meditating.

The session features David’s continuous tonal bowing of the open strings on the piano, in concert with the gentle sounds of the forest surrounding Stillpoint. You might find yourself magically floating upstream… 

Yoga mats and cushions are provided.  

The price of participation is on a sliding scale ($10–$30).

About David

David Stanwood has been the Island’s own piano technician since 1979. As a tonal artist with heightened sensitivities to harmonics, he likes to say, “I hear what people feel.” 

In 1978, he received his certificate from the piano technology department of the North Bennet Street School, and was presented with its Distinguished Alumni Award in 2007. In 2019, he was inducted into the Piano Technicians Guild Hall of Fame. His accomplishments are too numerous to list here but you can read more on his website. David lives and works at his home on Lambert's Cove Road.

10:30 AM–12:30 PM

This two-hour class will provide lots of hands-on experience for folks who want to gain understanding of and practical skills for sharpening knife blades. 
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​Please bring three items you would like to sharpen; this is usually knives, but we can sharpen scissors, pruning shears, axes, machetes, shovels, and scythes. 
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​The price of participation is $75.00 (largely because of an expensive insurance policy the instructor is required to provide). Please reach out if you would like to attend, but cost is an issue.
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​The class size is limited to six, which will allow for lots of individual attention. 
​Contact the instructor, Bill Russell, at [email protected], to sign up for the class and arrange payment.

3 PM

Session length is 60–90 minutes

Join healing practitioner Sue Angeley as she utilizes two different modalities that employ vibrational energy to lead you into a deeply restorative state of relaxation. Both sound and crystals were used in ancient cultures dating back thousands of years. During this session you can hold a specific crystal you are drawn to, or she will place crystals on your chakras. This, incorporated with the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls, promotes balance and relaxation, and reduces stress.

While mats and blankets will be available if needed, we recommend bringing your own, along with any other comfort items you might need.

The price of participation is on a sliding scale ($20–$40).

Please note: Sound baths and crystals can provide complementary healing but are not a substitute for traditional medicine. Please consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or have a pacemaker, pins, or plates in your body, to confirm that this type of experience is appropriate for you.

About Sue

Sue Angeley works with vibrational medicine and employs the ancient modalities of sound and crystal healing to balance mind, body, and spirit. She works with subtle energies and is certified as a crystal practitioner and advanced crystal master, sound healer, and in Reiki. She believes in layering vibrations to achieve maximum benefit.

Sundays, 11 AM–12 PM

Meditation is not about escaping the body or silencing the mind—it is about coming home, again and again, to all that you already are.

Discover meditation as a fully embodied practice. Instead of trying to quiet the mind or reach a special state, the practice begins by softening our awareness downward into the physical body. The body becomes the meditation seat, the teacher, and the gateway into awakened presence. Through a series of guided practices you’ll learn to rest your awareness in the body, release habitual tension, and cultivate a grounded resilience that supports you on and off the cushion. 

The price of participation is $30 for a single class, or $125 for a five-class pass. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; trades are welcome!

Preregistration is not required, but if you would like to secure your spot and pay in advance, you may do so via Venmo: @Jennifer-Harrison-91.

About Jenna
Jenna Harrison has been passionate about living an embodied life, for over 35 years. She began teaching yoga in Los Angeles after completing her training at The White Lotus Foundation in 1996. During these early years she practiced a variety of yoga and contemplative dance forms which continue to inspire her life and work. In 2002, she established the resident yoga program at Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, where she immersed herself in meditation practice and Buddhist studies. A decade later, in 2012, she was authorized to teach and give meditation instruction. Since then, she has staffed residential retreats and remote programs with Dharma Ocean Foundation, guided groups internationally, and worked one-on-one with students for more than ten years. Her teaching weaves together decades of somatic practice, offering meditation instruction rooted in presence, embodiment, and heartfelt connection.

Contact Jenna at [email protected].

Takes place once a month through Fall 2026:

October 3 (postponed from September 26), October 25, November 15

Partner/line/fun dancing! Dance steps will be taught.
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​Please join us for this monthly dance event brought to you by the Martha’s Vineyard ballroom dance group, PathwaysARTS, and Stillpoint. There will be a short dance lesson to start, followed by dancing to music provided by DJ Keren Tonnesen (from PathwaysARTS) and friends. People of all ages are welcome. No experience is required. Please wear comfortable shoes. Come with or without a partner.
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​COME DANCE WITH US! DROP-INS ARE WELCOME!

The price of participation is on a sliding scale ($5–$20).
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​If you are interested in learning more, professional dance teacher Ellen Brodsky (from Falmouth) will be teaching one Saturday a month at one of the Island libraries: September 26 (Aquinnah Library, 3 p.m.), October 24 (Oak Bluffs Library, 3 p.m.), and November 14 (second Saturday, Edgartown Library, 3 p.m.).
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​About the dancers

The Martha’s Vineyard ballroom dance group—a bunch of dance-happy amateurs and volunteers—has been meeting and dancing together for more than 30 years. We are delighted to have Ellen Brodsky bring her expertise to dance classes at the six Island libraries. PathwaysARTS is the wonderful Chilmark venue for music, dance, and more, active mostly in the off-season months. Stillpoint is providing this beautiful space to dance in, as well as being our collaborator. Thank you to all!

7 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
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This immersive, holistic musical experience features the work of one of the greatest composers in Western music, Johann Sebastian Bach. Created by violinist Michael Jamanis, it blends live music performance with intentional breathing, spoken word, mindfulness, and community meditation.
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More than a concert, Breathing with Bach invites audiences to slow down, listen deeply, and experience Bach’s music as a source of reflection, connection, and renewal—a doorway to what Jamanis describes as a “connection to the field of loving kindness.”
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The experience:

• Live performance of J.S. Bach’s works

• Guided breathing and mindfulness practices

• Spoken-word reflections

• A contemplative, welcoming space for all

• An opportunity for shared stillness and community
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The price of admission is on a sliding scale ($20–$40).
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About Michael

Michael Jamanis is a violinist, composer, and interdisciplinary artist with a three-decade career performing on major stages worldwide. He is a founding member of the Newstead Trio and has appeared on NPR and PBS. A graduate of The Juilliard School (B.M.), Yale School of Music (M.M.), and Rutgers University (D.M.A.), Jamanis collaborates across genres, from classical to jazz, hip-hop, spoken word, and mindfulness practices. His work is rooted in a belief in the transformative power of music to build understanding and connection in our communities.

5:30–7 PM
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​Writers Moira Convey Silva and Sarah Carey introduce a different kind of writing workshop.
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​Pretend it’s 2030, 2045, or 2070. How are we taking care of ourselves, each other, and the planet? Stories create a blueprint for what could be possible, and we hope you will share your vision with us in your writing!
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​What is a change you wish to see? Monthly community potlucks, accessible child or elder care, four-day work weeks, reliable public transportation, community gardens, moving slower throughout the day, intergenerational housing, regular sabbaticals? There are endless possibilities.
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​In this workshop we will:

• Connect with fellow optimists and creatives

• Reflect and create potential solutions through short writing prompts 

• Continue the conversation with resources 
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​“There’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. There’s no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers—at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.” —Octavia E. Butler
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​This workshop was originally inspired by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s What If We Get it Right? and her podcast episodes on how storytelling can change the world.
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​The price of participation is on a sliding scale ($20–$30).
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​About Sarah

Sarah Carey is an emerging writer and community organizer with a lifelong love for and connection to the Vineyard. She hosts writing workshops on the Island and in New York City, with a current focus on creating blueprints to explore how we better care for ourselves, each other, and the planet. 
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​About Moira

Moira Convey Silva teaches writing courses on Martha's Vineyard and at GrubStreet Center for Creative Writing in Boston. She has collaborated on the launch of two major community writing initiatives: Covid Monologues MV: A Project to Nourish, Inspire, and Connect and Another Way: A Creative Writing and Storytelling Project.

4–5 PM

Experience a sonic journey featuring the ambient percussive sounds of multiple gongs, crystal singing bowls, Himalayan brass bowls, Koshi chimes, an ocean drum, and more! Breathe, relax, drop in, meditate, create, set an intention—or not. It’s OK if you fall asleep. There is no wrong way to experience a sound bath! Bring your own mat, cushions, blankets, eye mask, and other chosen comfort items. Extra mats and cushions are available if you don’t have your own. It is recommended to dress in layers for body-temperature regulation. 

Please note: Sound baths can provide complementary healing but are not a substitute for traditional medicine. Please consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or have a pacemaker, pins, or plates in your body, to confirm that this type of experience is appropriate for you.

The price of participation is on a sliding scale ($20–$40).