September 24th, 2009 Wellness Classes
Ear Candling
Instructor: Morgan Jenkins, C.M.T., Certified Natural Health Professional
Class Fee: $146. 12 hours continuing education for massage therapists
This in-depth course will instruct you on how to perform an Ear Candling, an ancient method that has been used to clean the ears of excess wax. It?s also a great remedy for relieving: allergies, colds, ear itching, ear infections, and even some types of hearing loss. All supplies will be provided at the first class, and you get to experience Ear Candling for yourself, a $55.-$70. value.
Food as Medicine: Mind as Healer
Instructor: Cheri Jaques, Certified Natural Health Professional
Class Fee: $195.00 (four week course)
This four-week course introduces the concepts of using food as medicine, and that the mind is truly the master-healer of our bodies. From ancient herbal remedies to the quantum physics of energy medicine, students will explore the correlation between dimensions in healing. Learn to detect the subtle nuances of the body’s choices for wellness instead of indulgence.
Introduction to Bach Flowers and Massage
Instructor: Morgan Jenkins, C.M.T., Certified Natural Health Professional
Class Fee: $125.00
This three week introductory course will instruct you on how to use Bach flowers topically. Bach Flowers are traditionally made from the sun’s infusion of flowers from wild plants, trees or bushes. The purpose of these remedies, or essences, is to support a person’s health, or fight illness, by addressing the emotional factors. A strong emotional event can have a significant effect on a person’s physical well being. Adding Bach flowers topically during a massage can have profound results! Fee includes a book on Bach flowers and their uses. You do not need to be a massage therapist to benefit from this class!
Your Body Knows the Truth
Instructor: Cheri Jaques, Certified Natural Health Professional
Class Fee: $110.00
The most valuable possession we have is our health, and yet few people realize it until it is lost. Good health is not simply the absence of disease, but is a state of genuine well being. Good nutrition plays a key role in good health maintenance.
You can determine what your nutritional needs are through a simple testing procedure known as the Muscle Response Test, also known as Kinesiology. To understand this test, think of your body as a computer. It contains information to determine your needs, and what you don’t need! Come find out how to determine: the body strengths and weaknesses, your particular food allergies, healthy vs. low energy body meridians, and unhealthy thinking. Lots of hands-on training and practice
Natural Realm Classes
Gardening the Soul Series: Part I: Spirit of the Garden
Instructor: David Mudge
Location: Mudge Manor Garden, Martinez, CA (Avalon University of Metaphysical Knowledge Satellite location)
Explore the sacredness of the plant kingdom and the organic unfolding of the garden. Take a fresh look at plant energies. Examine sacred spaces, altars, places to meditate and reflect. Learn to build a simple meaningful place of connection to Spirit. Practice care, appreciation, and co-creation with a hands-on experience. Observe a planting ritual.
Healing with Crystals & Gemstones
Wednesday, August 19th,
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Class Fee: $44
Instructor: Bradford ?Awyn? Tilden
Discover where crystals and gemstone get their healing powers and how we can benefit from them. Combining different crystals and gemstones in layouts on the body allows us to tap into an infinite number of possibilities for healing and conscious expansion. Learn the scientific and intuitive methods for utilizing these healing vibrations. Learn how to activate the healing codes in Lemurian Seed Crystals to tap into your greatest potential and ancient wisdom. Discover simple and practical ways to cleanse and care for crystals, as well as how to use wands for basic aura and body cleansing. Whether to deepen your healing practice, or to enrich your personal life, crystal healing is accessible to everyone! No previous experience with crystals is required.
The Sacred Garden: An Inner Journey of Self-Discovery
Instructor: David Mudge, Landscape Architect and Reiki Master
This four-week course uses the allegory of the garden to inspire an inner journey of self-discovery. There will be an introduction to the Sacredness of the plant kingdom and the uniqueness of each garden, as well as guidance on how to nurture your Spirit in creating your own garden experience. Learn about Energies in the garden and Acceptance.