Self Care   

With so much chaos happening in the world today, have you felt like it's been harder or just not possible for you to experience true happiness? Maybe you felt happy for a while, but couldn't sustain it, or you worried that it was selfish to be happy while others around you were suffering. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be happy for no apparent reason? If so, you're not alone. These are challenging times for many.

In this interactive fun class, the instructor will share some exciting findings in happiness research and more importantly, suggested tips to apply right away to be happier. Learn about 4 key things to do everyday to increase and support your happiness.

Join this fun-filled, giant circuit of brain games and activities. Exercise is important for our bodies but it is just as important for our brains.  A key element of optimal brain aging is to engage in novel stimulation.  The Brain Fair will provide a host of challenges including cognitive, sensory, motor skill and lateral thinking.  A cerebral celebration that will get your brain cells fire up! 

Join us in learning 12 simple postures that have the potential to increase bone strength, balance and stability, core strength, flexibility, inner calm and a steady mind. Based on the research of Loren Fishman, MD, Medical Director Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Note: For students who would like to do floor exercises, please bring a yoga mat to class. 

Brain scientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor shared her experience of recovering from a brain hemorrhage/stroke via “My Stroke of Insight” book and viral TED Talk. Her second book “Whole Brain Living: the Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters that Drive Our Life” blends neuroanatomy with psychology to show how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find our way to peace. Let’s investigate, discuss, and experience this exciting strategy for a new level of empowerment and peace. Two YouTube videos will pave the way for discussion and practice.

Note: Students may choose to watch two optional YouTube videos in advance and/or purchase and begin to read the book "Whole Brain Living." The video links may be found on the print receipt after registration.

For centuries humans used the plants to ease pain and help their bodies heal.  As chemical pharmaceuticals became popular, we lost the knowledge of these plants.  They can be a beautiful and easy to grow addition to any garden, both in ground and container.  Come learn about some of these wonderful plants and how they were used.

This presentation includes tips and information about memory loss, including: Memory Meds- medications that may cause memory loss; Memory Terror- 5 warning signs of Alzheimer's vs. Age-related memory loss; and Memory Tips- 10 helpful techniques to improve your memory. 

Planning with Advance Directives is ensuring that you will feel as well as possible as long as possible. Come and learn about National Healthcare Decision Day (NHDD) and the plans at Hospice of Marion County for this community initiative. Every year NHDD is on April 16, and we want you to have the information early.

Have you ever had IBS type symptoms like gas, bloating, burping and intestinal discomfort? Is it IBS, IBD, Food allergies or Leaky Gut (intestinal permeability)? We will discuss natural treatments, elimination diets, eating habits and if a detox is right for you. So many people experience GI disturbances - but we usually keep the symptoms to ourselves. Don't let the symptoms disrupt your activities any longer. This is the opportunity to learn more about various root causes of your symptoms. You will receive tips and ideas to try at home.

Using tools developed by Opus Peace and its Soul Injury program, we'll discuss how we respond to anxiety, hopelessness and trauma can affect us emotionally, professionally and spiritually.

Explore the realms of dream states and learn how your dreams can effect your waking life. How does symbology affect dream interpretations? Is lucid dreaming different than precognitive dreams? What happens in the hypnogogic state just before you fall asleep? Learn how to keep a dream journal and have fun delving into your own subconscious universe.

Explore the realms of dream states and learn how your dreams can effect your waking life. How does symbology affect dream interpretations? Is lucid dreaming different than precognitive dreams? What happens in the hypnogogic state just before you fall asleep? Learn how to keep a dream journal and have fun delving into your own subconscious universe.

Explore the realms of dream states and learn how your dreams can effect your waking life. How does symbology affect dream interpretations? Is lucid dreaming different than precognitive dreams? What happens in the hypnogogic state just before you fall asleep? Learn how to keep a dream journal and have fun delving into your own subconscious universe.

Come share your experiences keeping a dream journal with other students. Did you recall any dreams? Did you remember to write them down? What worked? What didn't? Got tips, ideas, or insights into your process? Let's talk!

Just like you work to stay physically healthy, its important to work to keep your mind sharp. But when it comes to brain work, it doesn't have to be all work and no play. Your brain actually benefits and is stimulated, when you're playing and having fun. Enroll in this class and give your brain a workout by playing fun games that sharpen your mind.

Many people have strange and misguided ideas about hypnosis. Stage shows, media coverage, and a lot of ignorance are responsible for the apprehensions many people have about hypnosis.

During this fun and interactive presentation, you will learn what hypnosis is and isn't, the history of hypnosis, and how hypnosis can be used to solve many common problems.

Meridian Tapping is a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern energy psychology that has been successfully used to provide relief from chronic pain, fears, phobias, insomnia, addictions, cravings, grief, anxiety, limiting beliefs and PTSD.

Meridian Tapping is easy to learn and can be self applied anytime and anywhere. Enroll in this class and tap into the amazing power of self-healing that is literally at your fingertips. We will learn this powerful healing technique and apply Meridian Tapping to a variety of issues.

Essential oils can enhance so many areas of daily life. They're often used for immune support, relaxation and sleep, stress relief, emotional balance, skin care, respiratory health, green cleaning, and even muscle tension and pain.

 

In this class, participants will learn about the history of essential oils, how essential oils are produced, how to use essential oils safely, and common methods of use. Participants will also learn how to create a more natural, healthy lifestyle with essential oils.

Note: There is a $3 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of class.

Are you curious about the True Radiance Beauty and Personality Profiling System? Perhaps you're wondering how you could benefit from participating in a two-day workshop? Attend this "sneak peek" to learn about this event, and determine if it is correct for you.

Beauty isn’t something you put on; it's something you bring out. To bring out your true beauty, you don't need a TV makeover show, a panel of fashion experts or a large budget. A few simple changes can make a huge difference. True Radiance can help you to make changes that will create harmony between your inner truth and your outer appearance. Enroll in this 3 day exploratory and experiential workshop and learn how you can use colors, design lines, textures, shapes and fabrication to express your true self and your inner beauty.

Our hands and feet are home to literally thousands of nerve endings and almost 70 acupuncture points, which is why Reflexology is so effective. By massaging and stimulating specific areas on the soles of our feet and palms of our hands we can provide general support for our entire body, improve sleep patterns, and increase physical and mental well being.

In this class and you will learn the basics of Reflexology including the zones in the hands and feet, what regions in the body they represent, and techniques to work on your own hands and feet.

There is a $5 supply fee for the couple payable to the instructor the day of class.

Our hands and feet are home to literally thousands of nerve endings and almost 70 acupuncture points, which is why Reflexology is so effective. By massaging and stimulating specific areas on the soles of our feet and palms of our hands we can provide general support for our entire body, improve sleep patterns, and increase physical and mental well being.

In this class and you will learn the basics of Reflexology including the zones in the hands and feet, what regions in the body they represent, and techniques to work on your own hands and feet.

There is a $5 supply fee for the couple payable to the instructor the day of class.

This course is an introduction to couple's massage. You will learn technique-by-technique how to massage, starting with applying oil or lotion and warming up muscles, to working out knots and deep tissue massage.

In this interactive class, the massage routine is broken into various steps to make it easy to grasp. A partner is required for this class (both participants must register and pay for the course).

This is great class for couples and even friends who could benefit from a good back and neck rub.

Please bring (1) bed-sized pillow per couple to class.

This course is an introduction to couple's massage. You will learn technique-by-technique how to massage, starting with applying oil or lotion and warming up muscles, to working out knots and deep tissue massage.

In this interactive class, the massage routine is broken into various steps to make it easy to grasp. A partner is required for this class (both participants must register and pay for the course).

This is great class for couples and even friends who could benefit from a good back and neck rub.

Please bring (1) bed-sized pillow per couple to class.

Have you lost your energy, has your "get up and go" gotten up and gone? Have you lost the wind in your sails? There are many reasons why our energy levels may drop and most of them are correctable in relatively short time, if addressed appropriately. Come listen to Dr. Pedro A. Orta, a holistic Chiropractic Physician, lecture on this most important topic.

One great way to give one's body the benefits of essential oils is to add them to cooking. Essential oils can provide amazing flavor to any dish!

From drinks, all the way to dessert and everything in between (breakfast, salad dressings, main dishes, and snacks), one is sure to find a recipe or two that will inspire trying cooking with essential oils!

In this hand's-on class, we will prepare several dishes made with essential oils and the instructor will share some essential oil cooking tips, as well as answer questions one may have about using essential oils for cooking. All recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free.

Note:There is a $13 ingredients fee payable to the instructor the day of class.

Many people have a thyroid that is not working properly. We will review symptoms of overactive as well as underactive thyroid & review the different types of Thyroid dysfunctions. We will also review what thyroid tests should be done & the various treatment options that are available.

Most of us are aware of the power and value of an "attitude of gratitude." Yet, many of us get so consumed in the busy-ness of everyday life and sometimes forget to cultivate an attitude of gratitude and sincere appreciation.

Cultivating gratitude is a technique that requires very little effort and can improve the quality of your relationships, contribute to your happiness, improve your health, help you be more optimistic and increase your productivity.

Come to this class and experience a "gratitude adjustment" as you learn several techniques to harness the power of gratitude and appreciation.