Wellness
Natural Solutions for Healthy Living Classes
Health is not merely an absence of disease; health is a positive state of creative self-expression and a feeling of joy, vitality, and happiness. Our body holds the potential of being one of our greatest teachers. We all have an innate wisdom that prevention is more precious and wise than cure. By tuning into your body you are able to learn about yourself and benefit physically and psychologically.
Both active movement and quiet reflective time are essential for optimal health. Rediscover ancient techniques for transforming yourself and create inner peace, renewed energy, and a healthy supple body. Join Jennifer as she guides you back to your inner voice and shares some easy-to-learn techniques that nurture your body, mind, and spirit.
Please wear comfortable clothes (layers in case you get too warm or cold), bring water to drink, and a journal to record your inspirations and new skills and self-care tools.
All classes are available either as one time workshops or a series of weekly classes. Perfect for office wellness programs; adult education classes; yoga, gym and training studios; doctors’ offices; personal wellness parties; and more.
Enhance Your Health with Reflexology
Reflexology is a wonderful and effective massage technique used to enhance the body’s own healing process. Results are accomplished by stimulating specific reflex points on the feet and hands that correspond to organs, glands, joints, limbs, and body parts.
This workshop will provide you with the opportunity to learn the basic reflex points of the feet and hands and how to apply them to yourself and others to relieve stress and tension and maintain good health.
Please wear comfortable clothes and bring two pillows, a blanket and two towels. All other equipment, oils, creams, and handouts will be provided.
Renew Yourself with Meditation
True stillness comes naturally from moments of solitude when we allow our minds to settle. Meditation is the purest and most natural expression we can have. Discover the richness and texture of being in the present moment.
Learn simple meditation skills to enhance your life. Breathing, sitting, lying down, and walking techniques from various Eastern practices will be covered. You will experience profound relaxation, calmness, and clarity.
Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel or small blanket and two pillows or meditation cushion.
Awaken the Spirit – A Day for Women
“Listen to the delicate vibrations of your soul and allow your spirit to blossom. . .”
Experience the mystery and power of women gathering together. Share moments of clarity and purpose to discover and cultivate your inner power. Gain strength, confidence, and energy through specialized breathing techniques; learn exercises to stimulate and balance your body; meditations to quiet your mind; and a simple ceremony to nourish your spirit.
Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a journal to record your inspirations, a towel or small blanket and two pillows or meditation cushion. Handouts and refreshments will be provided.
Express Yourself
Take part in this wonderful and exciting journey of motion and emotion. Enhance your creativity, promote feelings of well-being, and discover your true self through dance and breath. Dance is a physical experience that stimulates the senses and encourages personal expression. Breathing is our link between our bodies and the world outside us. Explore your unique rhythms and energies utilizing these powerful tools. Get yourself moving and have some fun!
Wear comfortable, layered clothes, bring a towel, and water to drink.
The Art of Self-Massage
Did you know that besides feeling good, massage therapy helps diminish or eliminate some of the effects of aging? Massage can increase blood circulation, combat depression, improve balance and flexibility, reduce the pain of arthritis, increase joint mobility, promote better sleep, improve posture and encourage overall well-being.
This series of classes or stand-alone workshop will teach you simple and easy-to-learn massage techniques that you can perform on yourself. You will learn acupressure points and massage techniques that will bring you comfort, improve your health and enhance your quality of life. We will discuss and learn how massage therapy can help relieve the symptoms of common ailments such as sinus congestion, headaches, general aches and pains, digestion and elimination problems, low energy and stress.
Please bring a hand towel, 2 pillows or meditation cushion, and your favorite lotion or cream. Handouts will be provided.
Massage for Couples
Offering massage is truly a gift of the heart. Both you and your partner will learn how to share massage with each other in your own private three hour massage clinic. Experience and learn basic massage techniques for relaxation and healing, the use and application of oils and creams and the do’s and don’ts of massage to ensure safety and comfort. Your instructor will provide all supplies and handouts. Please wear bathing suits or similar for your privacy and ours.
Tai Chi Fusion – Meditation through Movement
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of exercise, which dates back over 3,000 years. This health system focuses on integrating the body, mind, and spirit through movement. By learning to control your own body’s movement, you can quiet your mind, and nourish your spirit.
This ongoing weekly class or stand-alone workshop will provide you with a dynamic, progressive skill building program outlining the foundational skills and basic principles unique to the art of Tai Chi.. Experience enhanced body awareness, improved balance, strength and flexibility, and increased energy, mental clarity and calmness.
Please wear comfortable clothes (layers in case you get too warm or cold), bring water to drink, an open mind, and a journal to record your inspirations. Handouts will be provided. All levels and abilities welcome.
Dao-Yin Self-Care
Join this wonderful workshop in the ancient art of mindful self-care massage that can help heal, tone, and prevent illness. This class will teach you simple and easy-to-learn massage techniques that you can perform on yourself to help relieve the symptoms of common ailments such as sinus congestion, headaches, general aches and pains, digestion and elimination problems, low energy, and stress. Discover additional ways you can improve your overall health and well-being through qi gong and meditation practices.
Please wear comfortable clothes (layers in case you get too warm or cold), bring water to drink, an open mind, and a journal to record your inspirations. Handouts will be provided. All levels and abilities welcome