Self Care   

Numerology is the art and science of the vibration of numbers. All letters have a numerical value. A person's name on a birth certificate shows the way they appear to others, what they desire and what this person is destined to create in this life. This course is very easy to learn!  When you understand the energy of  your name, you are empowered to improve your life. This course will help participants understand the relationships they have with others, whether it is friction or fun! Once the code is cracked, participants can work to the higher vibration of the numbers to change life emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Learn the vibration of a business name, pet, or how vibration changes with a marriage name. Crack your code and change your life!

For class, participants will need: Your Full Name on your birth certificate and a calculator. 

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.

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.

Note: Students must be able to lean forward towards their feet or sit upright and bring their ankle to their thigh.

Discover the keys to resilience and vitality in our comprehensive course tailored for older adults. Gain invaluable insights into understanding frailty, its underlying causes, and its potential impact on overall well-being. This course offers actionable strategies to delay, reverse, or even prevent frailty altogether. Learn evidence-based approaches to enhance physical strength, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. Uncover practical tips for maintaining independence, improving mobility, and fostering meaningful social connections. Whether you're seeking to fortify your resilience or navigate the challenges of aging with grace, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to thrive in your later years. Join us on this empowering journey towards a life of resilience and vitality.

Meditation is a mystery to many in the western world. It's common for people to have a wide range of ideas, opinions, and misconceptions related to meditation that can make it seem difficult and unapproachable.

Meditation is a simple mental focus exercise that can have powerful effects in your daily life. Enroll in this class and learn practical tools, tips, and techniques to start and/or maintain a meditation practice that works for you.

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.

Become acquainted with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, India's 5,000 year old system of self-knowledge and physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Learn what the doshas are, and discover your personal dosha and how it influences your life. Discover self-care, dietary, sensory, environmental, and other lifestyle insights from these time-tested practices.

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. 

Note: Please bring (1) bed-sized pillow per couple to class. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing that is soft to the touch since you will be using your hands to massage over clothing.

Music is food to the soul. But, what is music? Why is it so important for humans? How do we hear it and analyze it? And how does it affect our mood and well-being? These topics will be covered in this lecture. Inspiration and data for this talk was drawn by Dr. A. Patel's Great Courses on Music and the Brain, Oliver Sacks' Musicophilia and the work of Zartorre's laboratory at the Montreal McGill Institute. The lectures cover areas including, music perception and the brain, the interaction between music and neuropsychiatric disorders, as well as the on the effect of music therapy on a number of medical conditions.

Numerology is the art and science of the vibration of numbers. All letters have a numerical value. A person's name on a birth certificate shows the way they appear to others, what they desire and what this person is destined to create in this life. This course is very easy to learn!  When you understand the energy of  your name, you are empowered to improve your life. This course will help participants understand the relationships they have with others, whether it is friction or fun! Once the code is cracked, participants can work to the higher vibration of the numbers to change life emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Learn the vibration of a business name, pet, or how vibration changes with a marriage name. Crack your code and change your life!

For class, participants will need: Your Full Name on your birth certificate and a calculator. 

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.

Note: Students must be able to lean forward towards their feet or sit upright and bring their ankle to their thigh.

Your brain is the control center for every aspect of your life, and it is always changing. A healthy brain allows you to remember, learn, plan and focus with clear and active pursuit! Discover how you can influence healthy brain aging. This workshop will highlight lifestyle factors that play a significant role in brain health and lead you through some fun 'cognitive motor' brain training exercises. Cognitive motor training is when the body is moving and the brain is thinking. This class will incorporate the 'SwitchedOn' brain training app with exercises designed especially for active agers.

A presentation explaining the history of Forest Bathing, the benefits of, and practical advice to get started. Wear comfortable shoes, as we will take them off.

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.

 

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.

Meditation is a mystery to many in the western world. It's common for people to have a wide range of ideas, opinions, and misconceptions related to meditation that can make it seem difficult and unapproachable.

Meditation is a simple mental focus exercise that can have powerful effects in your daily life. Enroll in this class and learn practical tools, tips, and techniques to start and/or maintain a meditation practice that works for you.

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. 

Note: Please bring (1) bed-sized pillow per couple to class. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing that is soft to the touch since you will be using your hands to massage over clothing.

Discover the keys to resilience and vitality in our comprehensive course tailored for older adults. Gain invaluable insights into understanding frailty, its underlying causes, and its potential impact on overall well-being. This course offers actionable strategies to delay, reverse, or even prevent frailty altogether. Learn evidence-based approaches to enhance physical strength, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. Uncover practical tips for maintaining independence, improving mobility, and fostering meaningful social connections. Whether you're seeking to fortify your resilience or navigate the challenges of aging with grace, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to thrive in your later years. Join us on this empowering journey towards a life of resilience and vitality.

The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program provides free and unbiased health insurance counseling to elders and individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. SHINE wants to remind you about the importance of planning for long-term care. Researching your options, choosing the type of care desired, preparing financially and informing/involving your loved ones will make your transition much more smoothly. Long-term care services involves skilled nursing, custodial and hospice or palliative care. Did you know that long-term care activities of daily living in a home, community, or facility will not be covered by Medicare?

Having a great checklist is helpful; and understanding all of the resources available will be key to the planning process. Did you know there are Federal or State programs such as: VA, Federal & Uniformed Services; the CARES, Ombudsman, and partnership programs; along with other resources that can guide a beneficiary and loved ones through the process. There is a self-assessment guide, a consumer guide; steps on choosing a nursing home or other long-term care providers, a shoppers guide for choosing long term care insurance and ideas on how to use your home to stay at home. It is also important to share your wishes with family members about future medical care, therefore, having advance directives, living wills, health care proxies, Five Wishes, and POA's in place are key to preparing for future health care needs.

Resources are available at your fingertips, all you need to know is where to find it. Let us be your resource connection!

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.

Thousands of years ago, Indian sages began to understand the life force, or prana, that animates all life and is associated with the cerebrospinal column. They identified the seven energetic centers, or chakras, along the spine and detailed the function and importance of each. This introduction to the chakras will help you become familiar with their names, locations, and functions.

Your brain is the control center for every aspect of your life, and it is always changing. A healthy brain allows you to remember, learn, plan and focus with clear and active pursuit! Discover how you can influence healthy brain aging. This workshop will highlight lifestyle factors that play a significant role in brain health and lead you through some fun 'cognitive motor' brain training exercises. Cognitive motor training is when the body is moving and the brain is thinking. This class will incorporate the 'SwitchedOn' brain training app with exercises designed especially for active agers.