Health & Wellness   

This seminar will challenge the participant to look at Chemical Dependency in the family system from an innovative point of view. It will include practical therapeutic encounters for education, therapy and intervention. It will also challenge beliefs and concepts that participants may assume to be true. This seminar is an interactive workshop facilitated by a licensed Chemical Dependency counselor and published author. Plan a half-hour lunch break. Optional book, “Healing the Wound: The Family's Journey through Chemical Dependency” may be purchased from instructor for $10.

A self-discovery and artistic journey course guided by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen’s book, "Goddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women’s Lives." In this course, we will explore archetypes found in seven of the Greek goddesses. We will synthesize our understanding of these archetypes through artistic endeavors, journal reflections, group consciousness activities, and more!

Your body is teaming with millions of microorganisms! …. known as your microbiome and found primary in your gut. We’ll examine the impact these microorganisms have on our health, both in our gut and from consuming probiotic fermented foods. Be amazed by how fermenting organisms in our bodies modulate our immune systems and overall wellbeing, and the importance of probiotics in our diet. Fermentation permeates every aspect of our lives, and from this class you’ll get a tour of fermentation within us and around us, plus we’ll make some tasty treats. 

Your body is teaming with millions of microorganisms! …. known as your microbiome and found primary in your gut. We’ll examine the impact these microorganisms have on our health, both in our gut and from consuming probiotic fermented foods. Be amazed by how fermenting organisms in our bodies modulate our immune systems and overall wellbeing, and the importance of probiotics in our diet. Fermentation permeates every aspect of our lives, and from this class you’ll get a tour of fermentation within us and around us, plus we’ll make some tasty treats. 

This interactive class is intended for everyone who is taking care of a loved one at home. Maybe you have been doing this for a while, or maybe you are just starting. Either way, it is important for you to know that you are the best possible caregiver for your loved one, and the best possible place is home. This class will also help with strategies for you to take care of yourself, so you do not feel isolated or overwhelmed. As we explore every aspect of caregiving, physical, emotional, and spiritual, we will share ideas and support.

Relax, revitalize & heal your mind and body in this series of guided meditations using breath, intention, visualization, and sound healing. Learn how & why we are naturally wired to create more calm in our lives. Promote better memory, digestion, sleep, motivation, happiness, and overall quality of being. Incorporate a centering peace through simple everyday meditative techniques to improve your wellness. Taught by a Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist & Wellness Coach. Bring a yoga mat or towel.

 

This exciting class captures all the information and benefits of the Simplified 24 Form class (see description below), as you learn Part 1 (the first 18-plus postures) and more of the famous Yang Style Long Form. The emphasis/focus of this class will be on health and wellness and “cultivating your inner chi.” We will closely follow our “virtual mentor,” Grand Master Kai Ying Tung’s (Tung Family Tai Chi) approach as you assimilate the major Tai Chi principles common to all styles of Tai Chi.  No experience is needed: beginners and continuing students are all welcome.

For both beginning and continuing students, this fun class teaches the 24 movements of the most popular Chinese Government-approved Yang style "Simplified Form”, You will learn how to maximize the flow of Chi (energy), Tai Chi philosophy, history, and mindfulness through the series of movements that are slow, continuous, relaxed, and focused. Like all Tai Chi Forms, it combines “moving meditation” with gentle revitalizing exercise as the students benefit from improved strength, conditioning, coordination, flexibility, and balance. Students also report experiencing increased energy, reduced stress, reduced pain, enhanced sleep, and/or feelings of well-being.