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This is a listing of professional training opportunities and extensive or formal courses of study. Listings are by school or organization with a separate section for Hypnotherapy. See ENERGY TRAINING for classes in Reiki, Healing Touch or Therapeutic Touch.
FREE ON LINE LECTURES - ALL LEVELS ALPHEE LAVOIE is a Certified Astrologer Ncgr Level IV, and internationally respected for over 45 years. He has created a very special online school ... the first of its kind! Now you can study astrology in your jammies at home on your computer! Our classroom is just like being in a "real" classroom! Speak with your classmates before and after class, and listen to your teacher while watching him show charts, write on the whiteboard, and much more! Visit our site now for the new semester at www.alpheeastrologyschool.com. Call Carol at (800) 659-1247. The Center of Light is both a welcoming spiritual community and a school for spiritual training and development. We offer spiritual community, classes, seminars, services and individual spiritual instruction to the greater New Haven area. For those seeking spiritual community, we welcome you to attend our many classes, services and seminars and to enjoy the blessings of spiritual fellowship. For those who desire more intensive spiritual training, we offer the opportunity for individual spiritual instruction rooted in Christian mysticism, which is the inner path of Christianity. We are mystics, and like the mystics of all ages, we aim to help the seeker move far beyond dogma and into a deep and personal knowing of who they are as a Soul and who God is as a loving reality. This takes place within a loving spiritual community that supports bringing growth and balance to all areas of life. All classes, instruction and services are free of charge. All religious traditions welcome. Meditation for the Modern-Day Mystic Monthly Thursday evening class; held on third Thursdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. - Free This class meets once per month and is designed for the spiritual seeker that is looking to deepen their experience of peace and joy and expand their understanding of the spiritual truths taught by all of the religions. Each class will have two components. The first half of the class will focus on the art of meditation. It will include a guided meditation followed by a practical discussion of how one can learn to deepen their meditative practice. The second half of the class will include a reading from the sacred text of one particular religion and a discussion of the teachings put forth there and their practical modern-day application. Pre-registration required. Introduction to Christian Mysticism and Meditation 6-week series - Free Mysticism refers to "the practice of knowing the reality of God through direct experience." Christian mysticism refers to the Christian approach to this goal. Mysticism is certainly nothing new. It has always been at the core of every religion and represents the more inner, heart-felt way of worshiping God. Those who have sought to move beyond dogma and concepts and into the actual experience of God's love and peace have typically been known as the "mystics." If you value transformative experience and love over theology and a theoretical understanding of God, then you can add you name to the list of mystics that includes St. Teresa of Avila, St. Francis of Assisi, Paramahansa Yogananda, Rumi and many others. Welcome to this powerful 6 week series designed for the mystic. Classes will include teachings on: The Inner Spiritual Path, Meditation, Soul, Light, Prayer and Blessing. Time will be spent teaching the principles of meditation that will allow you move deeper than the body, beyond thinking and emotions, and into the reality of God's peace and presence within. Pre-registration required. Prayers for Peace First Wednesdays, 7:30 pm - Free In a world of suffering and war, let us join our hearts and minds together to create peace. The first Wednesday of each month, The Center of Light hosts an evening of interfaith prayer for world peace. Conscious Movie Night Third Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Free We invite you to join us in watching a spiritually relevant movie in consciousness and sharing in meaningful conversation. Popcorn will be served. Pre-registration required. All events held at the Center of Light, located at 406 Orange Street, 2nd Floor Suite, New Haven, CT 06511. Contact us for more information at (203) 785-9085, CenterOfLight@gmail.com, or visit www.CentersOfLight.org. Guided Meditation for personal and planetary peace. Every Tuesday, noon to 12:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Donation are welcome. Earth Prayers is a gathering of people of all faiths and spiritual paths who come together to pray, sing, meditate and share about healing the Earth. All are welcome. Meets the 2nd Monday of each month, Sept. - June. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free. Sacred Sound And Rhythm Circle. We will explore the light within our collective spirits and hearts in a fun, "in the moment" sound/music-making event. No experience necessary. Everyone is rhythmical. Open your heart and drum in unity with others. Instruments provided or bring your own. These sacred gatherings are softly facilitated by John Boiano of Pulse Integration and Lynn Johnson of Center for Serenity, Inc. Meets in chapel of First Baptist Church. Suggested donation $10. Center for Serenity, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing counseling and education with a spiritual base honoring all spiritual paths. Lynn Johnson, MS, LPC, LADC is the director. Classes are held at 90 North Main Street, West Hartford. (860) 561-2343 for more information or centerforserenity@juno.com or www.centerforserenity.org. See Listers. CCI Co-counseling is a peer process involving two people who share time in a session - to heal past and present hurts, to celebrate growth, and make intentional change. It is a simple, direct method for accessing one's deepest feelings and finding the answers within ourselves to help us move on. The process helps to change old patterns that may have stood in one's way for years. The Introduction to CCI Co-Counseling class teaches the skills needed to effectively use this process. Full Fundamentals Training - Two classes - each in two weekends at CoCounseling House in New Haven First class - Weekend 1: Fri. evening Sept. 19 to Sun. Sept. 21 Weekend 2: Fri. evening Oct. 3 to Sun. Oct. 5 Second class Weekend 1: Fri. evening Nov. 21 to Sun. Nov. 23 Weekend 2: Fri. evening Dec. 5 to Sun. Dec. 7 Class is limited to 9 people Free Introduction before the classes - call for date Class fee is based on a sliding scale based on your financial reality $50 deposit for first class by Fri. Sept.12th Breakfast lunch & dinner Sat.; breakfast & lunch Sun. Class participants are welcome to stay for the entire weekend (no extra charge) Contact Fred Wallace at 203-777-6420 or earthfred@aol.com CCI Co-Counseling Classes - New Haven, CT Fred Wallace; 203-777-6420; earthfred@aol.com CCI Co-counseling classes - North Eastern CT Dency Sargent; 860-423-6292; dencysargent@aol.com Marc Kronisch; Storrs; 860-429-8894; marckronisch@hotmail.com Cynthia Woodis West; CT Emotional Wellness Center, Lebanon; (860) 642-7379; cynergetic@hotmail.com CCI Co-counseling classes - Northampton, MA area Cathy Sargent; 413-313-6066; LifeWorksCounseling@juno.com Weekly Classes meeting on Tuesday nights Professional Reflexology Therapist Training A comprehensive 8 week workshop for those who wish to practice Reflexology. Students are awarded an internationally recognized diploma on satisfactory completion of all requirements of the training. Call Christine M. Jensen, DC at (203) 879-2360 or (203) 879-2746, ccur88@snet.net, www.universalreflexology.net. Founded in 1992, the Connecticut Institute of Herbal Studies focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine and offers a Certified Herbology Program with a foundation in both theory and clinical diagnosis as practiced in China today. Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practiced for over 4000 years. It employs a highly developed theoretical system which determines the appropriate application of herbs based on an individual's unique symptoms and not just on a named disease. In this way, TCM treats the causes of disease and not just the disease itself. All natural practitioners, from massage therapists and aromatherapists to doctors and nurses can benefit from incorporating this holistic perspective of the human energetic systems into their modalities. Quarterly catalogs of offerings are available by contacting Laura Mignosa at (860) 666-5064, Laurachina@aol.com. www.ctherbschool.com. Classes are held at 900 Wells Rd. (Rte. 175), Wethersfield. The Word - The Universal Spirit - The Inner Path to the Heart of God. Original Christian Development of Consciousness Course, the Inner Path to the heart of God. Healing of soul and body by gaining insight into ourselves and higher ethics and morals. Visit websites at www.Universal-Life.cc or www.DoNotEatUs.org. For more information, contact us through info@universal-life-inner-religion.org or (800) 846-2691 or (203) 264-2964. Cosmic Society of Paranormal Investigation Meetings Join the Cosmic Society of Paranormal Investigation with Donna Kent every first Wednesday of the month, at Carousel Gardens - CT's most haunted Victorian mansion. Cosmic has been meeting here for the past 13 years and holds classes on paranormal investigation and all things supernatural and other worldly! See www.CosmicSociety.com for full details and over 2000 ghost photos, articles and more! Come join us on September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3 Price is $12/person. Members attend FREE! Food and Beverages available for sale. CT Spy Scientific Paranormal Investigation Classes These classes are hosted by Rich Keegan on the last Wednesday of every month at Carousel Gardens Restaurant. Come join us on September 24, October 29, and November 26 $2.00 donation. Food and Beverages available for sale Host your Event at Carousel Gardens Restaurant in a HAUNTED 19th Century Victorian Mansion. Room available for rent, accommodates 15-55 guests. All meetings and events are held at Carousel Gardens, 153 North Street, Seymour, CT. Visit our Cosmic Society website at www.CosmicSociety.com. Check Carousel Gardens website for information, location, and menus at www.carouselgardens.com. Please call at (203) 888-2700. Energy Healing Clinic - Experience esoteric Healing techniques. Every one in the room receives healings on multiple levels. We use varied techniques from around the world: Chakra and Reiki, indigenous techniques such as egg cleansings, rattles and drums, bowls, bells and crystals and aromatherapy. First Sunday of the month. $20 suggested donation. Reiki Share - Receive, give, discuss Reiki. For practitioners and those who are seeking. Third Sunday of each month. Suggested donation $10. Please call or e-mail to confirm. Experiential Esoteric Group - This group opens up bold adventures for spiritual seekers! We will "experience" Shamanic Journeying, Toltec Dreaming, Recapitulation, Kabbalah Power Dreaming, Meditation, Non-ordinary reality. Experience alternate realities, outside time and space, in these different and unique exercises. We meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call or e-mail to register of discuss further. Fee $20. Classes are led by Sandra Diamond of Dragonfly, LLC. Please call at (860) 885-9034 or e-mail at drgnflyllc@aol.com for more information. See Listers. Enchantments was created by Headmistress and High Priestess Ms. Faith McCann to help those seeking to learn more about the magickal world, by providing a school where one can learn and associate with other like minded magickal people. Enchantments offers a first year program during which classes are held on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, or Monday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Students choose one class weekly. Classes are ongoing and the curriculum is designed for the beginner and intermediate student who wishes to learn more than what is available in books. Students who enroll into the magickal studies first year program share their experience and learn: - Spell Casting - The science of spell casting - Magickal tools - Incantations - ESP and psychic development - Potions & herbal studies - Candle magick - Crystals, gems & mineral magick - Meditation - Past life regression - Learning to cast circles ...as well as working the Esbats and celebrating the Sabbats The levels of study at Enchantments are as follows: The first year Magickal Studies Program is designed for serious adult students so that after a year of study they may graduate and work effective magick as a solitary. The student will have gained the training and education, and developed the resources with which to continue their studies on their own after graduation. Students receive a certificate of completion after a year and a day of successful magickal studies training. After they graduate, they may elect to enroll in an advanced program at Enchantments or to continue celebrating the esbats & Sabbats as a member of the Alumni Club of Enchantments. Those who wish to continue at Enchantments may enroll in our Mastery Degree Program which offers two areas of study. They may enroll in the Herbal Arts & Sciences Program with emphasis on Druidic & Celtic Magicks, or they may enroll in the Spell Casting Arts & Witchery Program. Each course is an intensive two year program that they work on while continuing magickal studies classes weekly. There is a Certificate of Mastery presented to the student after successfully completing the two year program. After completion of the first year Magickal Studies Program, students may elect to enroll in our Ordained Wiccan Minister Program. The Priestess Path of The Enchanted Circle Coven focuses on teaching those who wish to learn the ways of the High Priest/High Priestess. Learn to conduct Wiccannings, handfastings, Rites for the Dead, and provide spiritual counseling for those in our Wiccan and Pagan communities. Those that successfully complete this four year program will be ordained as a 3rd degree Minister of the Wiccan Tradition of the Enchanted Tradition. They may also at this time choose to start their own coven as an affiliate of the Enchanted Circle Coven. Classes are intended for adults 18 and older, and tuition is $100 monthly. Interested parties may contact Enchantments at (860)791-6033 or stop by at 349 East Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040 to register for classes. We reserve the right to admit only interested, serious, like minded individuals to our magickal studies program. We are now open 7 days a week. Visit us at www.enchantmentsschool.com. Our Very Successful 21-Day Purification & Weight Management Program Group Do You Want to Feel Healthier and Have More Energy this New Year? Are You Over-Tired, Over-Weight and Over-Stressed? Our Powerful 21 Day Purification & Weight Management program provides comprehensive Body Purification, facilitating the elimination of many common pollutants and toxins that we are exposed to every day, safely, naturally and effectively- allowing the body to heal and function optimally. This class series is held over a three-week period with one meeting per week. Cost: Basic Program $525 per person pre-paid. Sign up any time! Includes: Complete Nutritional Program and Supplements, 3 Colon Hydrotherapy sessions, Educational Materials, Guest Speakers, and more! (Rice Protein Option is extra) Bring a Buddy and Each Person Receives a FREE ionSpa(r) Detoxifying Foot Bath! Classes are held at 18 School Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Call for more information or registration (860) 657-4105 or visit us at www.naturopathicwellness.com. Offering Master of Arts degrees in: Conscious Evolution - for those interested in the transformation of individual and collective consciousness. Participants explore contemporary works by leaders in the fields of science, philosophy, spirituality and mathematics. Academic Director: Christian DeQuincy, PhD Irenic (Peace) Studies - examines the relationships between conflict transformation, civic education and peace building across the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences. Irenic Studies participants experience progressive learning with civic education and participation in school and the community, offering a more socially conscious and responsible perspective. Academic Director: Nina Myerhof, EdD Experiential Health and Healing - designed for individuals interested in integrative medicine and optimum health. This program takes an integrative view of wellness through a comprehensive array of traditional and complementary healing methods. Academic Directors: Bernie Siegel, MD and Steve Horowitz, MD Holistic Thinking - integrates study of the arts, humanities, social and natural sciences to understand how beliefs and perceptions shape our experience and identity. A diverse, integrative approach to learning and interacting in the world. Academic Director: Rupert Sheldrake, PhD Oral Traditions - explores the impact of language on the creation and understanding of cultures - personal, communal and global - throughout history and into the present. Participants examine the spoken word through a curriculum which integrates storytelling, mythology, psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, literary studies, folklore, and linguistics. Academic Director: John Miles Foley, PhD The Graduate Institute is an independent, not-for-profit institution, licensed and accredited by the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. The Institute offers Master of Arts degrees in emerging fields of inquiry - transdisciplinary areas of study which are gaining significance in contemporary society. Its programs enrich the spirit, promote philosophic discovery, create opportunities for interpersonal and organizational change, and facilitate intellectual development. It is located at 701 North Street in Milford, CT. For more information: (203) 874-4252, or info@learn.edu. Visit our website at www.learn.edu. Discover the Power of Energy Medicine - Come Alive and Reclaim the Joy and Passion of Living! As the Premier School for Energy Medicine in the Northeast, IHAS offers programs that enhance your ability for self-awareness, self-understanding, and personal growth to live as you were intended to: alive, whole, and intimately connected to yourself and others. These programs are for both medical and non-medical professionals in the healing arts, and teach The W.I.S.E.(tm) Method of Energy Healing, developed by President/Founder Dorothy Martin-Neville, Ph.D. Emphasis is placed on the effects emotions, personality, and spiritual beliefs have on physical health and on working intentionally with the subtle energies of the human energy field. IHAS offers 2- and 4-Year Programs offering Energy Medicine Certificates and Diplomas respectively. 4-Year students complete hands-on internships in almost 50 medical settings, locally and nationwide. We are approved by the Connecticut Commissioner of Higher Education as a private occupational school. Classes are held on weekends in Bloomfield, CT. Fall 2008 Dates: Wednesday evenings, September 17 and October 29 or... Introduction to The W.I.S.E.™ Method Workshops also in Bloomfield! Fall 2008 Dates: Saturday mornings, September 20 and November 8th Call or check website for details at www.instituteofhealing.com. The Institute of Healing Arts & Sciences, LLC., P.O. Box 7273, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Phone: (860) 286-5400 or call toll free at (866) 303-HEAL or info@instituteofhealing.com. EFT is a procedure used by thousands of practitioners around the world which has helped people find relief from physical discomfort, panic/anxiety attacks, traumatic memories, guilt, grief and phobias. It is an elegantly simple approach which often achieves substantial relief in just minutes. EFT is based on the theory that "the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system." Accordingly, EFT is like an emotional form of acupuncture except that needles are not used. Instead, we tap with the fingertips to stimulate certain meridian energy points while "tuned in" to the problem. In Level 1 Training, you will learn: 1) basic principles of EFT, 2) the three part procedure that addresses most situations, and 3) refinements, such as what to do when it seems not to be working. In Level 2 Training you'll take the next step and learn to make deep lasting changes in your life, while sharpening your skills to help others (clients, family, friends). In this workshop, with Level 2 content approved by EFT Founder Gary Craig, you'll address more complex situations that often require persistence and finding "root causes" behind presenting symptoms, discomfort, and problems in life. Major Topics include: a) Recreating Your Life with the Principles from the Palace of Possibilities, b) Identifying and erasing obstacles ("tail-enders") to positive affirmations, c) The relationship between physical and emotional issues, d) Dealing with emotional intensity, and e) working with EFT on the phone/delivering EFT to groups. Both workshops are highly experiential, and we will be applying EFT to real life situations for the participants. Participants will receive an informative handout; and a Certificate of Completion, approved by Gary Craig. EFT LEVEL 1 Training Wednesdays, September 17 and 24 (2 parts - evening classes) Manchester Community College - Cost: $150 EFT LEVEL 2 Training Saturday, October 18 and 25 (full days) Manchester Community College - Cost: $300 Contact Cris Jacobs (860) 236-6009 x125 for registration info, or see website www.LifeChgCoach.com. Personal Space Clearing Workshop Series - Woodbury, CT Clear Clutter and Discove Who You Are with Stephanie Bennett - September 18 Clutter is anything that blocks our connection to our higher purpose in life and prevents us from knowing who we really are. In this workshop we will examine beliefs which breed clutter and see how clearing is not just something we do, but a powerful way to be. Clearing is a pathway which allows us to experience our most spacious selves - one small step, drawer or moment at a time. Identify your particular brand of "holding on" and experience what it feels like to let go. Learn how clearing one little thing every day is more sustainable than binge-clearing a whole lot of things all at once. Learn simple tools to create a daily clearing program that becomes an effortless way of life. Personal Clearing with Stephanie Bennett Vogt - September 19 Learn to clear yourself and people you love. Any experience can be stored as a memory in your energy field and affects how you live your life. Clearing raises your energy level and changes who and what you attract. Identify and clear energetic stress patterns. Work with a pendulum to access the intuitive self and regulate the flow of information. Learn to connect witih the energy field of another person to clear patterns that no longer serve them. Discover how the energy of other people affects you, and how to remain neutral in their presence. These workshops may be taken independently or as a prerequisite for the September 20-21 Space Clearing Weekend. Space Clearing: Key Principles, Tools and Techniques with Stephanie Bennett Vogt - September 20-21 *Prerequisite: Clear Clutter and Discover Who You Are and Personal Clearing workshops Space Clearing is a conscious practice of tuning into and releasing the build-up of environmental stress patterns and harmonizing these energies with intention, non-attachment, and compassion. In this program, you will experience a variety of metaphysical, geophysical, and electromagnetic energy signatures and apply simple dowsing practices to locate, identify, clear, and/or shield imbalances as they arise. By the end of the program, you'll discover that the best space clearing practices rely less on form and more on your ability to be a "witnessing presence" for your clients and friends. You'll learn that "doing" less and "being" more is the essence of this powerful work. This program is designed to "shed layers by shedding light." You will learn to observe and process information with spacious detachment; discover the wonder of the body to deliver feedback that is pure and reliable; review principles and mechanics of dowsing; ease into clearing by regulating amounts of energetic charge you allow and work with; follow the flow of chi through the building and clear as you go; locate, identify, and clear enegetic residue of previous occupants; identify energetic overlays in the earth, release stressful build-up and restore balance; create a safe space for your clients/friends to experience release (and real ease); enjoy simple daily practices in self-care that will support and nurture you; experience mystery as a legitimate state of being. Stephanie Bennett Vogt is a gifted teacher with over 35 years' of training in metaphysics and various healing modalities. She was one of the first North American practitioners to certify with Karen Kingston from Bali and completed a four-year, advanced level certification with Eric Dowsett, master dowser from Australia. Eric's teachings allowed Stephanie to take her space clearing work to new heights of elegant simplicity. Her passion for creating beautiful spaces that support, nourish and inspire provides the backdrop for her award-winning book Your Spacious Self: Clear Your Clutter and Discover Who You Are. Certificate in Space Clearing requirements: Attend Clear Clutter, Personal Clearing, and Space Clearing Workshops. Complete recommended reading and practice techniques in preparation for each of three Sunday practicum sessions: November 16, January 25, and May 3. Tuition: $396 per weekend. Divide in half for per day cost. Location is in Woodbury, CT (Exit 15 off I-84). Specific venue to be announced. Time: Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m.; Sunday from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Recommended hotel is the Crowne Plaza in Southbury at (203) 577-4877. Mention that you are attending the New England School of Feng Shui for discounted rate. Healing Yourself the Cosmic Way with Carol Anthony and Hunna Moog - October 18-19 A cutting edge approach to truly getting to the bottom of healthy issues. Discover simple techniques for identifying and deprogramming false ideas and beliefs, the underlying causes of ill health and low vitality. This seminar is based on years of experience in healing ailments and longstanding illnesses. Carol and Hanna's methods, derived from their work with the I Ching, can be easily applied to a large number of health conditions. Health is the result of letting go of thoughts that are not in harmony with the body's inner truth, which scientists have called our DNA. Deleting such thoughts is like taking a heavy rock off our true nature, causing it to spring back to its buoyant state. Whether you are experienced at working with the I Ching or not, this profound seminar will change your life! Feng Shui Fundamental Series with Amy Mims - November 8-9 First in a 5-weekend series. A strong foundation of knowledge for those wishing to become well versed in the connection between people and the spaces they occupy. Thoroughly explore the feng shui process, incorporating underlying theoretical concepts with actual hands-on experience for true integration and understanding. Learn to diagnose and improve energy flow, identify and remedy imbalances and select adjustments to enhance the feel and function of a space. Create surroundings that support individual goals and gain insight into working with clients to facilitate positive change. Apply feng shui to a variety of settings and receive feedback on a project focusing on your own home space. For information call (203) 266-4211 or email at info@newenglandfengshui.com. Visit our website at www.newenglandengshui.com. To register: include name, address, phone and email along with tuition. Checks made payable to NESFS. We do not accept credit cards. Mail to: New England School of Feng Shui, P.O.Box 1024, Woodbury, CT 06798. Typical methods of discipline usually do not work with intense & challenging children. Despite the best of intentions, these methods often fail because they inadvertently reward negative behavior. Through training of The Nurtured Heart Approach, we learn positive ways to channel the intense life force that these children own. The method does not single out the child in the home or in the classroom, creating an environment that helps all children to flourish by shining the light of greatness & success on our children, using present moment, clear, specific, and meaningful ways to nurture inner wealth. SERVICES PROVIDED: Introduction to The Nurtured Heart Approach Parent Workshops Private Coaching for Families Professional & Educational Training Workshops for Community Organizations Susan Chiaravallo's lifelong gift of clairsentience has led her to a B.S. in Holistic Childcare; Cert. NHA Adv. Trainer, trained grief facilitator, yoga teacher for children with special needs, substitute teacher, and is currently enrolled in the advanced pastoral counseling program at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT. Committed to your success, she offers families who have gone through her trainings, follow-ups, free of charge, for 3 months following its completion. For more information call CT (860) 346-4280, email susan@nurturingtransformation.com, or visit the website www.nurturingtransformation.com. Passiflora is a community gathering spot that focuses on holistic living. Passiflora offers a variety of weekly and monthly educational and experiential events focused on healthy living and eating, aging, homeopathy, feng shui, reflexology, massage, and much more. Additionally, it offers over 140 loose teas and tea blends, and serves delicious organic and wholesome food. Thursday nights - "Gather With Friends" series This begins with a fixed-price light dinner ($5), followed by a guest speaker and conversation time. Weekly lunchtime events Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Chair Massage with Cory Tucker, LMT. of Massage4You Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Reflexology with Tara Cornish, Certified Reflexologist, Holistic Hands Thursdays, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Chair Massage with Jenna Bashore, LMT, of Bodhiworks Thursdays & Sundays, 1 to 3 p.m. Teatime Knitting with Phillip Allen, Knitter, Weaver & Spinner Passiflora Tea Room and Herbal Apothecary is located at 526 Main Street, New Hartford, CT. For more information, please feel free to contact Karen Tyson, Proprietor, at (860) 379-TEAS or passifloratea@earthlink.net. Also visit www.passifloratea.com. Psychic/Spiritual Development These are an on-going classes for those who have taken the introductory psychic development class with Joyce. We will focus on the connection between spiritual growth and psychic development. This training will include studies in the paranormal as we learn how spiritual and psychic intervention can bring healing to people and places affected by paranormal activity. Psychic/Spiritual Development: Tuesday Monthly Workshop September 9, October 14, November 11 Psychic/Spiritual Development: Thursday Monthly Workshop September 4, October 2, November 6 There are a limited number of spaces; please register early; imperative to call first. Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Shamanic Studies Training These are an on-going experiential classes open to those who have a basic understanding of shamanism and who have had success in journeying. We will work together to create and utilize community energy as we learn group and individual healing techniques. Emphasis will be on strengthening our connection to spirit and our relationship to our teachers and helpers. Dedicated and compassionate people who wish to initiate loving, positive change in the world are invited. Please bring a drum or rattle, notebook, eye covering, blanket, a personal sacred object, a medium to large feather, and a medium-sized rock. Shamanic Studies - Tuesday Monthly Workshop September 23, October 28, November 25 Shamanic Studies - Thursday Monthly Workshop September 18, October 16, November 20 There are a limited number of spaces; please register early; imperative to call first. Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Classes taught by Joyce St. Germaine and held at The Sacred Journey, 29 Davis Road, Burlington, CT. Call (860) 675-9706 for registration and information. Announcing the New Silva Life System & Silva UltraMind ESP System in Boston and Connecticut Long before the mind/body connection became main stream for the new age, Jose Silva was already teaching it to those searching for hope and meaning. Many of the "names" in this field, in fact have either directly or indirectly been inspired by Jose Silva's work since 1944. He will indeed go down in history as one of the pioneers who started it all. He began teaching in 1966 from living rooms and churches to talk shows and study groups throughout Texas. The simple, yet eloquent message of his coursework and books have touched tens of millions of lives in the most intimate, yet profound way imaginable - by giving back the peace that comes from rediscovering our own connection to life. If you've ever suspected that you're waiting for just the right time and just the right reason to awaken your own power to transform your life and heal, now is the time and Jose Silva's coursework are the reason! We now have two new stand alone updated, expanded and streamlined for today's shift in consciousness core programs to replace the Basic Course - The Silva Life System Seminar (Newton, MA Aug. 23 and 24 or Southington, CT Sep. 27 and 28) & The Silva UltraMind ESP Seminar (Southington, CT Oct. 11 and 12 or Newton, MA Nov. 22 and 23) . The Life System will focus on self improvement, mastering tha Law Of Attraction, and practical life enhancement techniques to accelerate your success in getting what you want. The Ultra Mind will focus on the development of ESP/Intuition, influencing healing in others,connection to purpose and spiritual development. Both programs will be conducted by Ken Coscia who is the Silva International Training Director who has maintained a continual commitment to the Silva Method and the work of Jose Silva since 1971. Ken Coscia, Director of The Silva Method of CT and MA, Silva International Training Director, 335 Meadow Rd., Farmington, CT 06032. Call at (860) 674-1009; fax (860) 676-9009; email: info@silvamethodct.com. Visit our websites at www.silvamethodct.com or or www.kencoscia.com. Articulate Your Life An ongoing metaphysical group offering channeled insight to those that are healing emotional issues or for those that are looking for a greater depth of meaning to the nature of their lives. Held on third Friday of the Month Articulate Your Life Advanced An ongoing metaphysical group offering channeled insight to those that are healing emotional issues or for those that are looking for a greater depth of meaning to the nature of their lives. Prior experience with channeling is recommended. Held on first Friday of the Month Classes are held at 25 Concord Street, 2nd Floor, in Glastonbury, CT. Classes run from 7 to 9 p.m. for a cost of $15 each. To register or for more information, contact Stephen at (860) 729-1631 or stephens860@yahoo.com. Anchoring Heaven on Earth This workshop will be held under the auspices of St. Germaine and the Council of Elders of Andromeda. St Germaine tells us that the Violet Flame is more powerful than ever. He also states "that it is now time to anchor and use the gifts of the other flames here on Mother Earth." There are 15 colors in this flame, including St Germaine's Violet Flame, each with their own individual properties. Friday - Sunday, September 12, 13, 14, 2008 See website for more information at www.soul2soulangelichealing.com. Classes held in Soul 2 Soul Angelic Healing, LLC, Fairfield, CT. For information and registration, call (203) 372-6551 or email at eilis@soul2soulangelichealing.com. Dr Eilis Philpott. Have fun learning in this flexible course of herbal study made up of 20 Core Classes, Electives and Apprenticeship. Classes may be taken over time as desired by students, allowing for flexibility of schedule, commitment and financial considerations. Visit http://walkinthewoods.byregion.net or contact ROSEMARI ROAST at (860) 738-1608 for more information, FAQs, or to schedule your intro classes so you may start tending your green wisdom today. Be well by Nature! THE SACRED JOURNEY - JOYCE ST. GERMAINE Hypnotherapy Certification Seminar Saturday/Sunday, September 13, 14, 27 and 28 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $595 Spirit Detachment: Advanced Hypnotherapy For certified hypnotherapists only. Spirit detachment or spirit releasement therapy is highly effective technique to help your clients, under hypnosis, to scan their own energy bodies to find attached entities or spirits, energy blockages from past trauma, and energy threads left over from previous unhealthy relationships. You will learn how to safely guide your client using St. Michael the Archangel's assistance to release these spirits, blockages, and threads. Please bring a bag lunch. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $150 Call for dates. Advanced Hypnotherapy - Regression Training Regression, whether age regression or past life regression, may be the most powerful tool you can offer your clients. It can help them to release fears, phobias, and illnesses, retrieve lost information, or understand themselves more completely. Know when it's appropriate to use and for which clients. For certified hypnotherapists only. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $150 Call for dates. All classes taught by Joyce St. Germaine and held at The Sacred Journey, 29 Davis Road, Burlington, CT. Call 860-675-9706 for registration and information. Holistic Health & Spirituality ELLINGTON- SPIRIT MATTERS - THE MAGDALENE CIRCLE. A monthly study and discussion group - Gloria Amendola. Who was Magdalene? What traditions did she study that contributed to her extraordinary consciousness? What was her relationship to the Rex Deus families, the Knights Templar, the Cathars and ancient Egypt? If you are fascinated or just curious about Mary Magdalene and why the world is suddenly becoming interested in her story, join us for this dynamic new study group. Gloria is an intuitive who brings years of research and hands-on experience of sacred sites, has written a play on Mary Magdalene, has just completed her first novel and was recently invested into the French Order of Knights Templar at Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland. Come prepared to learn in an atmosphere of fun utilizing both didactic and experiential learning, including shamanic journeying, sacred ritual and discussion. Please call for our Fall dates. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Investment: $25.00/meeting. Please call Cathy or Lisa to register at (860) 871-9295. BRISTOL - WITCH CRAFTS - Be Craft-y! Learn a new craft, discover new friends and make something for yourself, your altar or your home. There may be a small fee charged for supplies. Please check with the Church of Eternal Light (see Worship section for contact info) Most of the sessons will be 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Sundays, September 14, October 19, November 16 and December 7. DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE - Chanting the praises of the Divine while joining in joyous dance, participants in the circle hold hands, doing simple steps with powerful, ancient meaning. Each Dance is taught anew so no experience is necessary. Many of the World's traditions are represented, so there is a cross- cultural appreciation. The result of doing the Dances is balance, within and without, one of the conditions necessary for personal and planetary peace. The dancer feels lifted above the heaviness of the Earth, then gently allowed to ground in joy, love and peace. Led by Michael R. Young. First Sunday of the Month, 6:30-8 pm. Held at Someday Farm, 272 Roast Meat Hill Rd., Killingworth, CT. Suggested donation $5. For further information: 860-663-4279 or idealife@juno.com. See www.somedayfarm.net. SACRED CIRCLE DANCE - New Haven. http://www.henryfarkas.com/circledance/. Find community, balance and healing through sacred circle dances, traditional and new, from around the world. We dance within the context of the Wheel of the Year or where our whim takes us. All dances taught - no experience or partners necessary. First Thursday each month Sept. through June (January 2009 excluded), 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friends Meetinghouse (the Quakers), 225 East Grand Ave., New Haven. $8.00 suggested donation. Easy, safe parking in the meetinghouse parking lot. Call (203) 467-169 and leave a message requesting info and/or directions or e-mail: nhcdance@hotmail.com. HARTFORD SHAMBALA MEDITATION GROUP - Free instruction in mindfulness-awareness meditation. Please contact us for more information. Held at 144 Quaker Lane, Hartford. For more information, contact (860) 571-3766. NEWINGTON - We will focus on Breath and Chanting, sometimes separately and sometimes together. The Breath work is designed to release dis-ease from the body as well as providing deep relaxation. Contact Sandra Diamond at Dragonfly at (860) 665-9034 or drgnflyyllc@aol.com. Held at 49 Ivy Lane. Call to confirm dates. See also www.members.aol.com/asdiamond/drgnfly/html. 7:00-8:30 Suggested donation: $10. See Listers. THE PREMA CENTER FOR MEDITATION - Meditation and stress reduction training for beginners and experienced meditators. Proven Western approach to the Eastern art of meditation. Learn and practice techniques to quiet the mind, induce spiritual awareness and tune into the divinity within. Introductory and intermediate/advanced courses. Call Norm Green for info and dates: (860) 875-6303 in Vernon. SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY - Meditation on the inner Light and Sound of God. For information on classes, workshops, retreats, study groups for meditation, and spirituality, call (860) 487-3597. Programs are held under the guidance of sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj and are always free. For complete list of upcoming programs, check www.newengsos.org or call. ELLINGTON - SPIRIT MATTERS: TaiChi led by George Hoffman of Silver Dragon Tai Chi. Choose from either of two sessions: Daytime Tai Chi: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. 8 week sessions. $55.00 for 1 day; $85.00 for 2 days/week. Evening Tai Chi: Wednesday, 5 to 6:15 p.m. 8 week sessions. $65.00. Also see calendar for listings of one-day QiGong workshops. Call 860-742-5892 to register. Classes held at Spirit Matters. See Listers GLASTONBURY - INNER WHISPERINGS - Join John Mammone, L.Ac., M.Ac.O.M. for Qigong - beginning on September 23. Ongoing class meets every Tuesday. This qigong class will stress simple moves, breathing and meditation. You will also learn Earths Light Qigong as well as Du Mai Qigong and others. To register contact: (860) 529-1200 or email johnmammone@aol.com. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost $85 for 8 weeks or $20 per class. HARTFORD - TAI CHI, CHI KUNG (QIGONG) with RICHARD GOULD - During the first hour of class, participants will learn the powerful exercises and energy movements of Chi Kung and Nei Kung. The second hour focuses on learning a graceful and fluid form of yang style Tai Chi. For time and details. Contact Richard Gould at (860) 613-2289. or rgouldart@hotmail.com Cost: $10/15. NEWINGTON - DRAGONFLY. Classes led by Sandra Diamond. Sandra returned to our old home at 182 Kelsey Street, Newington. The studio is spacious and has mirrors! I know this new move will help sustain our recent growth and create an even more rewarding T'ai Chi and QiGong experience. T'ai chi & Qigong produce physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits. This martial art form is extremely beneficial for all musculo-skeletal issues, including fibromyalgia. In addition, it re-establishes balance, calms and soothes chronic headaches, and is said to be an anti-aging exercise. Sandra leads seated meditation at the end of each class to contrast and enhance moving meditations. Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 pm. Please call Sandra at (860) 665-9034 or e-mail at Drgnflyllc@aol.com. See Listers. SOUTH WINDSOR - QIGONG. Saturdays, 8 a.m. Led by Beth Hugh. Unity Church of Hartford, 919 Ellington Road. Call Beth at (860) 242-5522 or the church at (860) 289-8963. SILVER DRAGON TAI CHI & QI GONG - Yang Style Tai Chi classes and Qi Gong workshops offered in Wethersfield, Ellington, Rocky Hill, Coventry and Mansfield. Come see how these ancient Chinese health and exercise systems can help you manage stress, reduce blood pressure, decrease pain associated with arthritis, improve balance and reduce falls. Day and nighttime classes offered in numerous locations. Contact George Hoffman (860) 742-5892 or visit www.silverdragontaichi.com for details. TOLLAND - Tai Chi/Chi Kung with Richard Gould. Held on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m. Call for dates. Discover the amazing benefits of this powerful system for enhancing and controlling your life force. Clear explanations and demonstrations are presented of both the movements and philosophy behind the practice. Held at Breathe...more, LLC, 68 Hartford Turnpike (Route 30). For more information and to register call 860-875-YOGA (9642) or visit www.breathemorellc.com. BREATHE .... MORE, LLC Breathe..more in Tolland offers a wide variety of yoga, pilates and meditation classes, as well as workshops, retreats and events. We offer a strong sense of community and encouragement in a nurturing and peaceful environment. Come explore and breathe with us! Breathe...more, LLC is located on Route 30 in Colonial Square, Tolland, CT. For more information, call us at (860) 875-YOGA. See our website at breathemorellc.com for a detailed class schedule and upcoming events. Beginner - Mon. 4:00 & 7:15 p.m., Weds. 5:30 p.m.; Thurs. 7:15 p.m. All-Level Yoga - Mon. 7:15 p.m., Weds. 9:00 a.m., Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. Vinyasa Flow Yoga - Mon. 5:30 p.m. Pre-Natal Yoga - Weds. 5:30 p.m. Mommy & Me - Weds. 4:00 p.m. Fees: $15 single class, $48 four week series, $96 eight week series, 10 class card $120, 20 class card $200; Plus 6% state sales tax. These classes are a wonderful way to get in shape and reduce stress. Work through blocked energy and release stored tension in a gentle, nurturing way. Classes held at Facilitated Healing Center, 199 Shunpike Rd., Cromwell, CT. Call Laurie Sabourin for info and registration at (860) 635-0509; info@cromwellyogastudio.com; www.CromwellYogaStudio.com. Kripalu Yoga. Relieve stress and regain a sense of balance and well-being as you learn classical Hatha Yoga postures, breathing and deep relaxation and meditation techniques, increasing flexibility, concentration, strength and inner peace. Beginner/intermediate with Anne Buchalski. Classes at Windham Hospital, Mondays 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Call (860) 377-1472. Therapeutic Yoga for Stress Reduction, Relaxation, and Healing Therapeutic Yoga is a system of self-care that focuses on awareness and well being in the physical body through Yoga postures, effective breathing for increased energy, and relaxation and meditation for understanding the mind and emotions. Beginners are welcome! All classes below will resume in the Fall: THURSDAYS: Bloomfield Leisure Services - Therapeutic Yoga for Stress Reduction Class: Gentle to Moderate. No prior Yoga experience necessary Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Held at Bloomfield Leisure Services, 330 Park Avenue. SATURDAYS: Superior Fitness Gym - Yoga for Strength & Flexibility Class: Mixed Levels (moderate intensity). Time: 8 - 9 a.m. Held at 31 Tobey Road, Bloomfield Beth Gibbs, R. Y. T., Master of Arts, Yoga Therapy and Mind/Body Health. Email Beth at bethagibbs@comcast.net. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket. For information on Yoga training, certification and Yoga vacations, please Visit www.iytyogatherapy.com. Therapeutic Yoga - Davender Khokhar, PhD Twice weekly - 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. These yoga classes are for everyone who wants to improve their health and well-being. Therapeutic Yoga is a carefully designed and extensive program using gentle and restorative yoga, modified postures, breath work and meditation with the intent of giving relief from physical pain and improving joint and organ functions. Fee: $40 for a four class series. Spirit Matters is a Holistic Healing Center in Ellington offering a wide variety of therapies, workshops and events dedicated to personal, community and global peace and healing. For information or to register for classes call (860) 871-9295. See our website at www.spiritmattersct.com for a full listing and description of classes and events. |