Past CE Classes offered at Elements of Wellness

If you are interested in finding out when any of these workshops will be offered at Elements of Wellness in the future, please contact us.

Ortho-Bionomy Phase IV: Extremities
This foundation class covers the history, philosophy
 and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy, and provides an
 overview of the basic release techniques for each
 major joint in the body. Movements and positions of
 comfort are demonstrated; these facilitate the release
 of muscular tension and overall stress by stimulating
 the inherent, self-corrective reflexes of the body,
 which help the body create structural alignment and
 balance from within. Areas of the body covered will
 include the shoulder, elbows, wrists, hands, hips,
 knees, ankles and feet. Ortho-Bionomy is an effective
 bodywork with a gentle, non-invasive approach for
 releasing pain and tension without causing pain.  Your
 clients will benefit, and so will you.  Gentler
 releases translate to less wear and tear on your body,
 including your hands.

COST: $275 - $50 Deposit required to reserve space.
CEUs: Class approved for 16 CEUs by the NCBTMB
 (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage
 and Bodywork)

Kundalini Yoga
Cost: $12 per class
Kundalini Yoga, the yoga of awareness, consists of simple yogic techniques that can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter his or her age or physical ability. It is a complete science that includes breath (pranayam), yoga postures (asana), sound, chanting (mantra) and meditation. It is designed to provide you with the experience of your highest consciousness through the raising of your Kundalini. With Kundalini Yoga you can build a healthy body, develop a balanced mind, make contact with your innate inner wisdom as well as open the door so that you can exceed your full potential. It gives you vitality and health that is your birthright. It makes you radiant, peaceful and strong so that you can meet life’s challenges and excel.

A Breathwork Happening
Cost: $65 per class
The circular breath process inspires the release of held energy. Participants will achieve a deeper connection to their core and experience the energy of expansion. Includes meditation, energy work and setting intentions; opportunity for symbolic art and group sharing.

BREATH: THE CORE OF HEALING
Led by Harriet Entin, MSW,LCSW
Cost: $40/person
Several traditions of breathing will be explored with focus on being centered, grounded, and relaxing.

CEREMONY: VESSELS FOR HOPE AND HEALING
Led by Harriet Entin, MSW,LCSW
Cost: $40/person
Ceremonies are common to all cultures and people, and pre-date recorded history. Ceremonies range from Native American Corn Dances to Presidential Inaugurataions. Ceremonies can be used to mark life passages, to give shape and form to hopes and longings, to pray for healing and transformation, or to open the high school homecoming weekend!!

This workshop will give a brief overview of the elements common to all secular as well as spiritual ceremony. We will brainstorm varieties of individual ceremonies, and explore them for universal themes. We will then use these themes to create a group ceremony that reflects our individual hopes and longings.

Each participant is asked to bring 3 items symbolic of his/her hopes, goals, dreams, intentions, or longings. This workshop respects the wide diversity of ceremony and of human belief and experience.

T'ai Chi & Meditation Classes
Led by Harriet Entiin, MSW, LCSW
Cost:  $150 for the series
T'ai Chi and meditation are powerful healing practices that promote relaxation, self-awareness, balance and healing on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. This serise of classes will include an opening guided meditation ("still meditation") followed by instruction in the Five Element Form of T'ai Chi ("moving meditation"). This T'ai Chi form works with the 5 Elements of Tratidional Chinese Medicine (TCM)" Fire, Earth, Wind/Air/Metal, Water, and Wood. Each element is associated with a specific body organ, an emotion, a sound, a season and a color. The class will explore al of these as we learn the Form itself.

The 5 Element Form follows classical T'ai Chi principles of movement, alignment, breath, and balance. It is suitled to both novice and advanced practitioners, and the class is open to all regardless of ability. No prior experience is necessary.

Harriet Entin, MSW, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice who has integrated modern talk therapy with ancient mind/body therapies since 1985. She has studied, practiced, and taught meditation, T'ai Chi, and Qigong for 25 years.

Thoughtful Living Through Forgiveness
Cost: $20 (sliding scale available)
Forgiveness is a choice. Free yourself from past influences, anger and pain. Self forgiveness and forgiving of others is essential. Forgiveness training has proven to reduce depression, increase hopefulness, decrease anger and anxiety and overall improve the quality of life.

Karuna Reiki 1 and 2
(Prerequisite: Usui Reiki Mastery)
Cost: $350 CEUs: Massage therapists receive 14 CEUs from the NCBTMB
Karuna Reiki, the Reiki of Compassionate Action, works on the emotional and spiritual levels. Get in touch with your guides, angels, and higher self and feel the healing presence of other enlightened beings through this work. Two attunements, 8 healing symbols, and the International Center for Reiki Training Karuna Reiki Manual are included.

Qi Gong Self Care
Cost: $72
In this class we will explore the self healing and longevity exercises of Taoist Yoga and Qi Gong. Students will have the opportunity to practice standing, sitting and lying down QI Gong exercises. Students will learn pressure point therapy, self abdominal massage, and breathing techniques to correct energetic imbalances, improve lymph flow, enhance the immune system, improve digestion and elimination, and postural difficulties.. Learn key acupressure points and point combination energetics to maintain radiant health and prevent imbalances that cause illness.

“Get Up On Your Feet”
Cost: $240
The focus of this reflexology introduction is working with the feet, the most overlooked and overworked part of the body. Understand the feet and their connection with the rest of the body. A basic understanding of Chinese meridians will be presented. “Non-professionals” are welcome! What to bring: Some feet and lotion or cream .

Introduction to Authentic Movement
Cost: $50
Are you longing for a few hours just for you? Are you ready for some fresh insight or awareness? When was the last time you "really" listened to your body? Come, listen, move and discover the Wisdom of your Body! The authentic movement process provides a safe, nurturing framework in which to listen to and explore the relationship with oneself, another, the collective and the Divine. In this introductory workshop we will focus on the practice of moving and the development of the inner witness.

Massage For Sharing Workshop
Cost: $75 per person or $130 for two
Do you long for a nice shoulder or foot rub? Have you been told you have “great hands”? Here is an introduction to basic massage techniques and practices for the non-professional! Bring your spouse, partner or friend along and share the joy of massage. It’s okay if you wish to come alone-- we’ll pair up singles for in-class sharing.

Healthy Breast Self-Care Workshop
Cost: $30 per person (sliding scale available)
Have you phluffed your girls today? This evening we will become familiar with our own breasts and learn how to soften breasts, relieve breast pain, decrease lumps and cysts from fibro-cystic breasts, and move lymp and bring t-cells to protect the breasts. Young or old, big or small, it’s always time to phluff your girls. Participants will be fully clothed.

Ergonomics: Healthy Movement in the New Millenium
An interactive class that will demonstrate various daily movements and the potential result of stress and injury at home, work or play. Learn self-care techniques with an emphasis on the debilitating triad of stress headaches, neck pain, and low back pain.
Cost: $30 per module

Usui Reiki 1 and 2
Cost: $350
Reiki is an energy healing method involving using the hands to a bring healing energy to areas of need. The practitioner is trained to access and serve as a channel for life energy, using a passive touch that clients experience as soothing warmth or tingling. Treatment strengthens the harmonic flow of energy within the body, returning the body to a state of balance. Reiki can be used to heal both yourself and others. Includes the International Center for Reiki Training Reiki 1 and 2 Manual.

Dancing with the Mystery
Cost: $120
An invitation to creatively explore and move to the rhythms of your True Self. Imagine a day designed just for you.... A safe, nurturing space which allows your heart to open to Self....... A guided meditation to quiet your mind and let go.... A time to express your own personal rhythm through dance and movement.....A creative period to wonder, explore and discover..... Quiet moments to reflect and journal..... And a time to create a collective dance ~ expressing your rhythms together in the Mystery.

Karuna Reiki Mastery
Cost: $700 CEUs: Massage therapists receive 21 CEUs from the NCBTMB.
Karuna Reiki, the Reiki of Compassionate Action, works on the emotional and spiritual levels. This effective and powerful tool has a grounding affect and high vibrational feel. Get in touch with guides and angels; feel the healing presence of other enlightened beings through this work. Both levels of Karuna Reiki® and both attunements will be given as well as instruction and practice on the use of all twelve symbols. You will be able to teach all four levels of Karuna Reiki® after taking this class. Includes the 45 page International Center for Reiki Training Karuna Reiki Manual.

If you are interested in finding out when any of these workshops will be offered at Elements of Wellness in the future, please contact us.