Ongoing Classes, Training & Schools

This section includes multiple week and continuous classes that take place in our region. The first day of a new class may also listed in the calendar. Included are:

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Holistic Health

COVENTRY - Professional Hypnotherapist Certification Training - ALINE HOFFMAN, MS, CI

This comprehensive curriculum includes 90 hours of class time plus 90 hours of outside research and reading. The training program offers an in-depth approach to hypnosis techniques and gives students supervised practice and instruction time to develop the ability to use hypnotic skills effectively. With successful completion you will be a Certified Hypnotist through International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT), equipped with all the tools needed for helping individuals resolve problem areas in their lives. Your clients will benefit in mind, body and spirit.

Winter 2012 Schedule
February 10, 11, 12 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
March 3, 4, 5 - Saturday, Sunday, Monday
March 22, 23, 24, 25 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Summer 2012 Schedule
June 30, July 1, 2 - Saturday, Sunday, Monday
July 20, 21, 22 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
August 16, 17, 18, 19 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

For complete course description visit Aline's Hypnotherapy Training page. Class size max is 4 students. Class times are 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost: $1,550 with a non-refundable deposit of $250 required to hold your place and includes a one-year membership in the IACT. Call (860) 916-4232 or solutionalternatives@earthlink.net for questions and/or to register.

Parts Therapy Certified Facilitator Training

Enhance your hypnotherapy practice with this effective approach for those clients having difficulty attaining their goals because of inner conflicts. For complete course description and schedule call or visit Aline's Parts Therapy Training page. Tuition: $325 includes Roy Hunter's book, "Hypnosis for Inner Conflict Resolution."

EAST HARTFORD - VIBRATIONAL HEALING USING TIBETAN SINGING BOWLS - MARIE MENUT, RN

Level 1 - History and how to use one bowl and tingshas to heal yourself and others. Cost: $150 for 4 week series. Tuesday, January 10-31 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Level 2 - Learn healings with three bowls, tingshas, and bells. Cost: $150 for 4 week series. Tuesday, February 7-29 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Level 3 - Weekend Retreat at Vibrational Healing Center Learn the use of 8 to 10 bowls on your clients. Learn to use the gong with bowls. Cost: $150 for series. Held March 9-11: Friday - 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Certificates of Completion.

Classes to be held at Vibrational Healing Center, 966 Tolland Street, East Hartford. To register, call Marie Menut at (860) 289-7667 or email her at mariemenut@gmail.com.

GLASTONBURY - 21-Day Purification & Weight Management Program

Do You Want to Feel Healthier and Have More Energy? 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. Call for session dates. Cost: Basic Program $555 per person prepaid; cost with Rice Protein option is $620 prepaid. 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! Glastonbury Naturopathic Center & Wholistic Spa, 18 School St., Glastonbury. Call (860) 657-4105 or visit website for more information or to register.

GLASTONBURY - Quiet Tide School For Colon Hydrotherapy

The only I-ACT (International Association of Colon Hydrotherapists) certified teaching facility in New England. Offering instruction in colon hydrotherapy for all levels. Class size limited to 5 students per session, or individual training is available. We will work with your schedule. Start your new career in alternative health today. Call for class calendar.

Located at 345 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT. Contact Diana Gopen: (860) 430-9720 or visit website. Visit them on Facebook.

MANCHESTER - EFT Training - CRIS JACOBS

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.

Level 1 Certificate Training - Workshops are highly experiential. We will be applying EFT to real life situations for participants, especially focusing on using EFT to help people “get out of their own way” and be free to move on in their lives. In the 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. The workshop is 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 Founder.

2 Thursdays, April 12 & 19 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Cost: $99. See Calendar.

Classes are taught at Manchester Community College. Contact Cris Jacobs of Life Change Coaching with questions or for registration at (860) 236-6009 X125. See website for additional information on EFT or Core Energetics.

Meditation

MANCHESTER - Meditation as a Life Skill - DORY DZINSKI, MA

Learn how meditation can help relieve your anxiety, distraction and internal clutter, and give you the ability to listen to your innate wisdom. Many different forms of meditation will be discussed and experienced, including silent, guided, breath-focused, body-focused and prayerful. You will learn how to stay focused, opening and closing your sessions, ways to structure your time, and how to create your sacred space. 2 classes at Manchester Community College beginning Tuesday, March 20, 7 to 9 p.m. Second class held on March 27. Cost: $50 for both. See first date in Calendar for more information.

VERNON - Meditation - CLARE VIDICH

Whether you are already meditating or a beginner, this class has something to offer you. Learn how meditation enhances physical, mental and emotional well-being. Using some guided imagery, some mental exercises, and a simple technique of meditation, you can begin your personal transformation, allowing inner peace to permeate your life. Suggested reading before, during, and after this class would be "Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation" by Rajinder Singh. Five weeks beginning Monday, March 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Rockville High School. Cost: $35. Vernon Regional Adult Continuing Education. www.vrabe.org. Call (860) 870-6060 or register online.

Metaphysics

MANCHESTER - Chakra Studies - DORY DZINSKI, MA

There are seven power centers in your body called chakras. The state of each chakra reflects the health of a particular area of your body. It also reflects your psychological, emotional and spiritual well-being. When chakra energy is blocked or misdirected, emotional and physical illness can arise. This course will introduce you to, and allow an exploration of, your chakras. Beginning with the first, the root chakra, we will build our knowledge and balance upward through the other six energy centers: sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, the third eye, and the crown chakra. Classes will include discussion, guided imagery, and experiential learning activities. 4 classes beginning Tuesday, April 4. 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $95 for the series. See first date in Calendar for more information.

VERNON - Psychic Development I - MARY CUNNINGHAM

This is a fun course that will help you develop your psychic abilities through experiments and workshops. We will focus on mental telepathy, clairvoyance, psychometry, visualization, remote viewing, numerology, auras, palm reading, tarot cards, and other interesting aspects of this area. Come explore the fascinating world of the "sixth sense". Eight weeks beginning Wednesday, March 7, 7-9 p.m. at Rockville High School. Cost: $55. Vernon Regional Adult Continuing Education. www.vrabe.org. Call (860) 870-6060 or register online.

VERNON - Psychic Development II - MARY CUNNINGHAM

This course will explore such topics as ESP, natural healing, the near-death experience, life-after-death, ghosts, reincarnation, Atlantis/Lemuria, Inner Earth and UFOs. Eight weeks beginning Monday, March 5, 7-9 p.m. at Rockville High School. Cost: $55. Vernon Regional Adult Continuing Education. www.vrabe.org. Call (860) 870-6060 or register online.

VERNON - Developing Our Spiritual Nature - CLARE VIDICH

This class will cover topics related to spirituality, the nature of soul, personal transformation through spiritual practice and the body, mind, spirit connection. We will explore the spiritual elements of our being and use meditation to tap our inner resources of energy, wisdom and joy. Discussion will be around readings from two books, Experiencing the Soul by Eliot Rosen and Empowering the Soul Through Meditation by Rajinder Singh. Five weeks beginning Monday, March 19, 7:45-8:45 p.m. at Rockville High School. Cost: $35. Vernon Regional Adult Continuing Education. www.vrabe.org. Call (860) 870-6060 or register online.

This is a four session intensive which brings together the power of the Munay Ki Rites; a series of initiations that have been handed down for generations by the Incan and Q'uero shamans of Peru to help us step into lives of service, compassion, and power and the Medicine Wheel; a sacred map to guide us on a path of rapid transformation. Each session engages you in intuitive healing exercises, guided shamanic journeying, and ceremony. You will acquire tools to help you live each day more consciously. The core of the program will connect you to a spiritual lineage beyond any one culture and center you in your heart.

Session 1 - Way of the Hero: Shed limiting thoughts and beliefs.
Session 2 - Way of the Warrior: Step beyond fear and violence.
Session 3 - Way of the Seer: Embrace our spiritual path.
Session 4 - Way of the Sage: Own our power as co-creators.

Tuition: $330; 10% discount for full payment by January 31, 2011 or for seniors. Each weekend session is on Friday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four weekends February 10-11, March 9-10, April 13-14, and May 18-19. For registration and information call or email Patricia at (860) 871-5467 patricia.shannon1@sbcglobal.net or Marian (860) 918-8703 marianvitali@sbcglobal.net.

Tai Chi & Qi Gong

COVENTRY - Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong, LLC - GEORGE HOFFMAN, Director

Yang Style Tai Chi classes and Qi Gong workshops. 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.

See full Class Schedule.

MANCHESTER - Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong, LLC - GEORGE HOFFMAN, Director - at Spirit Matters @ Ravenwood

Discover the secret of how this ancient Chinese exercise system can help you manage stress, reduce blood pressure, decrease pain associated with arthritis, improve balance and reduce falls. The gentle movements of this soft flowing meditative exercise system direct the life force, “Chi”, to increase flexibility, provide more efficient breathing and enhance circulation. Try out the first class free!

Choose from either of two 8-week sessions:
Daytime Tai Chi: Tuesday, 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. $72.00. New session begins February 7.
Evening Tai Chi: Wednesday, 5 to 6:15 p.m. $72.00. New session begins February 8.

See calendar for listings of one-day QiGong workshops. Call (860)742-5892 or silverdragon@silverbirds.com to register.

MANCHESTER - Manchester Community College - JOHN MAMMONE, LAC, MACOM

QiGong: Meditative Movements for Health and Wellness: QiGong has been practiced in China by millions of people for more than 5000 years for strengthening the flow of the life force and improving health. Magnetic energy fields are formed and created in a slow, graceful manner. The Qi (life force) literally pulsates in your hands. These exercises move Qi and blood through blockages that normally cannot be crossed. Dr. Oz, Oprah’s favorite M.D., says that QiGong helps to reverse the aging process. You will learn exercises that can be practiced at home and incorporated into your life. The history and theory of Qigong will also be discussed. Four Thursday evening classes beginning Thursday, March 8. Time: 7 to 8:15 p.m. Cost: $50 for the series.

John Mammone has a master’s in acupuncture and oriental medicine from The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He is nationally certified in acupuncture and licensed in CT, and has his own practice, Naturopathic Health Center, in Wethersfield.

Classes are held at MCC in Manchester. To register contact: (860) 512-3232 or www.mcc.commnet.edu/ce.

SOUTH WINDSOR - Unity Church of Hartford - BETH HUGH

QiGong comes from China and has been practiced by millions of people for over 3000 years. Regular practice builds the life force or CHI in the body. When Chi is flowing freely, the result is health and inner peace. Beth teaches you how to relax by gently moving the body which helps the mind and body to let go of harmful stress, and thus balance mind, body and spirit.

Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - Class fee: $5. Unity is located at 919 Ellington Road, Route 30 in South Windsor. Call Beth at (860) 242-5522 or the church at (860) 289-8963.

TOLLAND - Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong, LLC- GEORGE HOFFMAN, Director - at Breathe...more, llc

This Qi-Gong class, instructed by George Hoffman of Silver Dragon, is perfect for all ages. The movements of Qi-Gong are gentle, fluid and graceful and designed to enhance the flow of “Chi”, or life force/energy, through the body. No previous experience in yoga, Tai Chi or Qi-Gong is required.

Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Ongoing Qi-Gong class. An 8 week session is $72. Breathe...more, llc is located at Colonial Square, 68 Hartford Turnpike, Route 30, in Tolland. For information or to register call (860) 875-9642.

Wicca

MANCHESTER - Enchantments School For The Magickal Arts 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. Go to Wicca for details.

Yoga & Pilates

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.

Pilates (PI-LA-TEES) is an exercise system developed more than 80 years ago by Joseph H. Pilates. His purpose for developing an exercise system was for individuals to develop their physique to high levels of strength, flexibility and beauty by practice of one’s own mental control. The method represents a simple way of combining static stretching and aerobic breathing in a series of controlled, non-impact movements. He believed that his method which was called “contrology” resulted in uniform development, alignment of the skeletal system, and control of the movement, core strength, balanced use of all the muscles, coordination, flexibility, joint mobility and more.

GLASTONBURY - Saint Francis Care

The word Yoga means to unite. In these classes, we will use the physical movement of Yoga and the breath to strengthen, support, and unite all aspects of how we feel: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Yoga for Chronic Health Issues - Yoga is an amazing practice that can help to reduce muscle discomfort, tenderness and other discomforts often associated with recovering from an injury or chronic illness. It can also help improve muscle strength. Classes will include yoga postures, breath awareness, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Please check with physician before taking class. Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m.

Yoga All Levels - Please join us in this Yoga classes which includes postures and breathe awareness. See how yoga builds strength, flexibility, focus, and stamina. Mondays, 7:15pm to 8:30 p.m.

Balanced Essence - BARBARA FASULO, RMT, RYT200 . Classes are held at Saint Francis Care in Glastonbury. Visit website for details or (860) 416-5288 or balancedessence@yahoo.com. Please bring sticky mat and blanket to class. Monday evenings. Cost $48 for 4-class package or $15 drop-in cost.

SOUTH WINDSOR - Yoga For Life-Ongoing

Yoga for Life I - Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Beginner through intermediate.

Yoga for Life II - Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Intermediate.

Experience the benefits of yoga. Exercise, stretch, strengthen, relax, and feel great! These motivating classes are open to all ages, beginner through intermediate. Modifications are offered. Wear nonrestrictive clothing and bring a yoga mat.
Fee: $8 drop in class, $30 for 4 classes; $55 for 8 classes

Held at Unity Church of Hartford, 919 Ellington Road (Rte 30), South Windsor. Register and more information (860) 289-8963. RENŽE ULBINSKY is registered and licensed through Yoga Alliance.

TOLLAND - Breathe... more, llc

Breathe..more 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!

See Class Schedule.

Breathe...more, llc is located at Colonial Square, 68 Hartford Turnpike, Route 30, in Tolland. See our website for other upcoming events. For information or to register call (860) 875-9642.

WINDHAM - Healing Island Wellness Center

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 are held at Windham Hospital, Mondays 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Call (860) 377-1472.