At times, America has fallen into the so-called "Thucydides Trap," where a rising nation will challenge an established one.  Examples are replete in American military history (American Revolution, Mexican American war, WW1, WW2 Vietnam).  Students in this course will discover how the concepts of this famous Greek historian have impacted American military history over the past and still do so in the present day.

The success of the American nation can be tied, in large measure to its continuous growth westward.  From the first movement west from the colonies, to the land in the Louisiana Purchase, to the Texas frontier to the area opened by the Mexican American War, America has moved west.  What caused this migration and how did it affect the citizens and the world?

Dao Yin is a remarkably simple set of exercises, stretches, and breathing techniques that help you conserve your own vital life-force energy (Qi), recycle it through your body, and transform toxic or unbalanced energy and emotions into pure positive energy and emotions. Dao Yin has more “flow” than yoga, but more “stretch” than Qigong. There will be floor exercises as well as standing or chair exercises. Get all the benefits of meditation, Qigong, and yoga, in one simple practice. Bring a yoga mat to class.

Dao Yin is a remarkably simple set of exercises, stretches, and breathing techniques that help you conserve your own vital life-force energy (Qi), recycle it through your body, and transform toxic or unbalanced energy and emotions into pure positive energy and emotions. Dao Yin has more “flow” than yoga, but more “stretch” than Qigong. There will be floor exercises as well as standing or chair exercises. Get all the benefits of meditation, Qigong, and yoga, in one simple practice. Bring a yoga mat to class.

Learn the steps to create an accurate portraiture and how best to apply the media of your choice. The challenge of drawing eye to hand will be replaced by the proven method of trace and transfer drawing. The students will be asked to supply their own photo reference. Photograph your subject with a closed mouth and expressionless. Photograph in either daylight or artificial light, try to avoid cast shadows. The instructor will bring photo reference options and take the students through the steps toward a completed work of art. During this class we will explore the full-face passive, full face expressive and your choice of an expression. Bring to class 8.5 x 11 sheet of white copy paper. Be prepared to work the first day.

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In this course, you’ll explore how to connect with and support your animal companions on a deeper emotional and spiritual level. Together, we’ll learn to hold compassionate space through the challenges of animal loss, create rituals for life transitions, and design personalized blessings during times of illness or change. We’ll also focus on self-care for caregivers, practice healing energy techniques, and explore honoring the bond with animals after loss. Through hands-on activities and group discussions, you’ll discover heartfelt ways to nurture the human-animal connection throughout every phase of life. A $10 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class.

This course teaches students Basic Life Support techniques useful in recognizing and responding to cardiac and breathing emergencies in pets such as blocked airway and cardiac arrest. This class includes a power point presentation followed by a live dog demonstration and manikin experience.

This class is for individuals and / or non-profited interested in making a planned gift or developing a planned giving program. America is midstream in the largest inter-generational wealth transfer in it's history. This course will concentrate on the different aspects of planned giving instruments, including diving deeper into specific gift vehicles like bequests, charitable gift annuities, and trusts, providing detailed information on their structure, benefits, and legal considerations. Practical application will include several case studies or and examples that allow learners to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Qigong (chee-gung), an ancient Chinese healing exercise practice, is an effective method to reduce stress, breathe deeply, relax, and feel better by allowing your body, mind, and spirit to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. Practicing Qigong on a routine basis can effectively provide stress relief, reduce pain, enhance immune function, improve balance, increase flexibility, and will aid in your recovery. Each Qigong class will consist of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, Qigong flows, meditation, and self-massage. All movements are clearly cued and taught for maximum effectiveness. Movements are done either standing or sitting in a chair. Dress is comfortable clothes. No experience necessary.

 

Qigong (chee-gung), an ancient Chinese healing exercise practice, is an effective method to reduce stress, breathe deeply, relax, and feel better by allowing your body, mind, and spirit to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. Practicing Qigong on a routine basis can effectively provide stress relief, reduce pain, enhance immune function, improve balance, increase flexibility, and will aid in your recovery. Each Qigong class will consist of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, Qigong flows, meditation, and self-massage. All movements are clearly cued and taught for maximum effectiveness. Movements are done either standing or sitting in a chair. Dress is comfortable clothes. No experience necessary.

 

USUI Reiki is a Japanese Energy healing technique where a Master Teacher attunes the student to the symbols of Reiki. In this course the education, hands on learning and Attunements for Level 1, 2 and Master Teacher are covered. These certifications provide the credentials to begin a healing practice, teach reiki or just simply expand your own awareness and intuition. This is a spiritual journey where the Master Teacher offers long term support and mentorship beyond the class.

Plan for retirement, organize finances, & develop a personalized plan that empowers you to reach your long-term goals. Topics: how to best calculate savings needed, employer retirement plans & how to maximize their potential, understanding taxes & how to utilize them to save money, managing investment risks, and more - in this 2-day class. $55 single/$20 for 2nd family member.

Plan for retirement, organize finances, & develop a personalized plan that empowers you to reach your long-term goals. Topics: how to best calculate savings needed, employer retirement plans & how to maximize their potential, understanding taxes & how to utilize them to save money, managing investment risks, and more - in this 2-day class. $55 single/$20 for 2nd family member.

Roots & Rhythms is a movement-based course that cultivates access points to deeper attunement with ourselves and the world around us. Through dance, music, visual art, writing, and nature experiences, participants will engage with intertwining modes of expression. Guided by the rhythms of movement, we will experiment with the arts as a bridge between self and world. Each session will encourage playfulness, improvisation, and deep listening. By embracing multiple ways of knowing, participants will collaborate with their creative voices, and learn how to express their unique perspectives in new and unexpected ways. No prior experience in any art form is necessary—just a willingness to explore, move, and create!

In this course, you will learn how to use oracle cards for self-discovery and deeper inner reflection. You will learn how divination and intuition work in relation to using oracle cards to gain greater insight into yourself or a situation. You will learn various ways to set up sacred space. You will learn about symbolism and the deeper messages you can receive through developing your own meanings and relationship to symbols. You will learn how to connect with your intuition through a series of exercises and practice. You will have an opportunity to journal, reflect, share, and grow.

Put down your phones! Give social media a break and rediscover the importance of connecting with others face to face. In a recent Gallup poll, half of all people spend about four hours each day on social media, affecting sleep, attention, work performance, physical fitness, and contributing to social isolation. In this course students will have opportunities to be seen and heard, accepted and accepting of others. Activities and exploration of how our senses are a part of communication will create practice for people to communicate and connect with themselves to enhance their relationships with their families, communities, and world.

Karma is often thought of in negative ways but karma is neither good or bad. It shows up as emotionally charged unresolved situations in our present life. These situations are opportunities to undo fixed perceptions that make you psychologically stuck and gives you feelings/emotions that block your peace of mind. Symptoms of being stuck will show itself as anger, guilt, grieving, anxiety and depression. We will talk about the ways we all get stuck and what part “real forgiveness” plays in getting unstuck so that you can continue your journey to peace of mind.

Dao Yin is a remarkably simple set of exercises, stretches, and breathing techniques that help you conserve your own vital life-force energy (Qi), recycle it through your body, and transform toxic or unbalanced energy and emotions into pure positive energy and emotions. Dao Yin has more “flow” than yoga, but more “stretch” than Qigong. There will be floor exercises as well as standing or chair exercises. Get all the benefits of meditation, Qigong, and yoga, in one simple practice. Bring a yoga mat to class.

You can transform your garden into a haven for birds, bees, and butterflies, while conserving water, ending dependence on fertilizers, and reducing your gardening workload. There are hundreds of gorgeous native plants that also provide food, nesting material and shelter for many species of wildlife. Students will assess and map their garden space, learn the basics of planting, and maintaining a native plant garden, and learn to replicate nature's gardening strategies. Recommended to take this course first before Creating a Backyard Habitat.

Tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration and prior to the start date of course. Students may enroll in 1, 2 or all of the classes. Only the Basic Engraving and Case Color Firearms classes are open to the public. The Gunsmithing Open Lab class registrant must be currently enrolled in Yavapai College's Gunsmithing Program.

Qigong (chee-gung), an ancient Chinese healing exercise practice, is an effective method to reduce stress, breathe deeply, relax, and feel better by allowing your body, mind, and spirit to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. Practicing Qigong on a routine basis can effectively provide stress relief, reduce pain, enhance immune function, improve balance, increase flexibility, and will aid in your recovery. Each Qigong class will consist of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, Qigong flows, meditation, and self-massage. All movements are clearly cued and taught for maximum effectiveness. Movements are done either standing or sitting in a chair. Dress is comfortable clothes. No experience necessary.

 

Qigong (chee-gung), an ancient Chinese healing exercise practice, is an effective method to reduce stress, breathe deeply, relax, and feel better by allowing your body, mind, and spirit to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. Practicing Qigong on a routine basis can effectively provide stress relief, reduce pain, enhance immune function, improve balance, increase flexibility, and will aid in your recovery. Each Qigong class will consist of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, Qigong flows, meditation, and self-massage. All movements are clearly cued and taught for maximum effectiveness. Movements are done either standing or sitting in a chair. Dress is comfortable clothes. No experience necessary.