HEALTH & LIFE-STYLES
Empowering
Yourself: 5 Steps for Gaining Control Over Your Life
HL-01 Class held: Mar 10 2 Hours (1 Session) Tue: 6:30-8:30
This course is ideal for people who feel a need to make a significant change
in their business or personal life and would like some support to address these
issues. Are you grappling with work/life balance, too much stress, or being
stuck in a career? Hiring a business and/or personal coach has become a
significant professional and personal development tool for those looking to gain
control over increasingly hectic lifestyles. Seasoned Business and Personal
Coach Andrea Novakowski will share insights and success stories that you can use
for yourself. This interactive program includes: Andrea's 5 step program for
reaching higher productivity and deeper levels of professional and personal
satisfaction, definition of "Tolerations" and how they can drain your energy,
identifying support systems for accountability, and the success formula to reach
your potential. Learn and experience for yourself how this popular
self-improvement mechanism can change your life.
Room: 208 Instructor: Andrea Novakowski Tuition: $34
Andrea Novakowski, MBA, is a master certified coach who has been helping
clients align their professional goals with their personal values since 1997. By
tapping into Andrea's knowledge, tools and skills, clients are able to meld
career development and personal growth to reach higher productivity and deeper
levels of job and personal satisfaction. Andrea helps individuals navigate the
shifts that occur at the intersection of career and life, including
small-business entrepreneurship, forging and maintaining business partnerships,
deriving full benefit from a recent promotion, and balancing career with
parenthood.
Energy for Life
-CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED
HL-02 Class held: Apr 6 1.5 Hours (1 Session) Mon: 6:30-8:00
Our food choices and life situations often cause our energy levels to rise
and fall in dramatic and unhealthy fashion. Learn how to create a constant
energy stream throughout the day and avoid the energy "dead zones". Get ready to
dramatically impact your productivity and increase the overall satisfaction in
your life!
Room: 208 Instructor: Nicolette Blanco Tuition: $34
Nicolette Blanco, a Natick resident, has spent the past twenty years
working in the health care industry as a counselor and administrator. Previous
employers include The Walker Home and School, Franciscan Children's Hospital,
McLean's Hospital, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and Massachusetts General
Hospital. She is now a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, and graduate of the
Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She teaches adults and children how to lead
healthy and vibrant lives. She offers both classes and individual counseling
sessions.
The First Step of
Your Spiritual Journey
HL-04 Classes begin: May 5 (End date: May 26) 8 Hours (4
Sessions) Tue: 6:30-8:30
People everywhere are searching for well-being: meaning, purpose, peace,
fulfillment, abundance, health and happiness. Have you always wanted to start
your spiritual journey but do not know how? Come to this weekly class to explore
and develop:
uplift your own spirit
eliminate negative energy by grounding and clearing
amplify positive energy
tap into universal wisdom (spirit guides and angels) to guide your choices and
decisions
connect with the wisest part of yourself
understand how to align with your life mission or purpose, even when you
aren't sure what it is
use the power of high intention
the power of proper breathing
use the power of being in the moment
enhance the spirit of groups of which you are part (family, workplace,
community)
Classes consist of discussions, guided meditations, and group exercises to help
you develop your spiritual abilities.
Room: 313 Instructor: Helen Chin Lui Tuition: $69
Flower Essences for
Spring! - NEW CLASS!
HL-05 Class held: May 6 & 13 4 Hours (2 Sessions) Wed:
6:30-8:30
Flower Essences have been used as a Holistic Medicinal for over 75 yrs. They
can revitalize the body and provide a great emotional, mental and physical pick
me up after a long winter. In this two week session, discover the history,
benefits and use of Flower Essences to relieve stress and boost vitality. The
teacher will review diagnostic material provided by students and prepare a
personal customized flower essence tincture for each student. Tuition
includes material.
Room: 311 Instructor: Loralee Otterheart Dubeau Tuition: $49
Loralee Otterheart Dubeau, of Blackfeet heritage, provides native programs
for children as well as adult classes and workshops on Reiki, chakra balancing,
plant medicine, medicine wheel, journeying and private soul retrieval and energy
work sessions for adults. She facilitates 2 Medicine Wheel Ceremonies in the
local area. She has been a professional intuitive consultant for 20 years and
certified Reiki Master. With over thirteen years of training and teaching
experience for private industry, educational facilities and private
consultation, Ms. Dubeau has developed a variety of workshops which offer
exciting learning experiences.
Gain Confidence Now!
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NEW CLASS!
HL-06 Class held: Apr 7 2 Hours (1 Session) Tue: 6:30-8:30
Become more self confident with the help of hypnosis. Some people seem to
have all the confidence in the world. They behave comfortably in social
situations and express themselves easily. Maybe you've wondered if you could
ever possess that same confidence and self-assurance. When we lack self
confidence, our lives suffer as a result. Hypnosis, a form of creative
relaxation, helps you to replace emotions that hijack your subconscious mind and
result in unhelpful thoughts and feelings. Hypnosis can help you build your
inner strength and self-esteem so you can feel more comfortable at work, at
school, and with friends. Bring a pillow, mat and blanket, if desired.
Room: 217 Instructor: Kathryn McGlynn Tuition: $34
Got a Problem with
Problem Solving? - NEW CLASS!
HL-07 Class held: May 11 2 Hours (1 Session) Mon: 6:30-8:30
Do you get stuck, resigned, or frustrated when confronted with problems?
Do you procrastinate when you have a problem because you don't know what to
do?
Do problems reoccur because you don't know how to solve them?
Maybe you're just lacking an effective problem solving strategy! Come learn a
simple step-by-step process to help you:
Easily generate creative solutions to your challenging problems
Obtain a helpful perspective on difficult or challenging situations
To get out of or beyond "stuck" states
This strategy can be used for both business and personal situations.
Room: 217 Instructor: Ann & Mark Ide Tuition: $34
Hypnosis to Soothe
the Stress of Flying - NEW CLASS!
HL-09 Class held: Mar 24 1.5 Hours (1 Session) Tue: 6:30-8:00
The anticipated stress of flying is causing many people to avoid flying
completely. This program will focus on key strategies to help the air traveler
manage the stress experienced throughout all aspects of flying, from planning
and packing, through airport procedures and flying. Bring a pillow, mat, and
blanket if you wish, so that you can relax comfortably on the floor.
Room: 226 Instructor: Virginia Slep Tuition: $39
Dr. Slep has many years of experience as a teacher and holistic healer.
She has a private practice utilizing hypnosis, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch,
metaphysical healing, trigger point myotherapy, and past life regression
therapy. She has a B.A. from Regis College, an M.A. from the University of Rhode
Island, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Hypnotherapy from American Pacific University.
Hypnosis for Weight
Control
HL-10 Classes begin: Mar 19 (End date: Apr 2) 4.5 Hours (3
Sessions) Thu: 6:30-8:00
Obesity is one of the most serious health problems in America today - but
this is the course than can help you!! A recent study has shown that people who
include hypnosis in their weight loss program lose 60% more weight than those
who do not. This hypnosis program works wonderfully all by itself, or in
conjunction with any weight loss program or any diet. This class has helped
hundreds of people to lose weight, enjoy a healthy diet, and change your
relationship to food. One person lost 75 pounds; another lost over 100 pounds!
Participants will be asked to listen to a self-hypnosis CD every day. (The CD, a
$20 value, is included in the price of tuition.) Bring pillows, a mat, and a
blanket to lie comfortably on the floor.
Room: 226 Instructor: Virginia Slep Tuition: $99
Hypnosis to Stop
Smoking
HL-11 Class held: Apr 16 2 Hours (1 Session) Thu: 6:30-8:30
This program has allowed hundreds of people to become non-smokers in just
one night! Give yourself the gift of a healthy body and a smoke-free life. A
free hypnosis support CD (a $20 value) is provided to each new non-smoker. Bring
a mat, pillow, and a blanket if you wish, and bring all of your cigarettes,
matches, lighters, and ashtrays to get rid of them. Regardless of how many times
you've tried to stop smoking, this is the one that can change your life. In
addition, many insurance companies are now reimbursing clients for stop-smoking
programs! Check with your life insurance and health insurance companies to see
if you qualify for a lower premium as a non-smoker!!
Room: 226 Instructor: Virginia Slep Tuition: $79
Hypnosis to Improve
Your Game of Golf
HL-12 Class held: Apr 30 1.5 Hours (1 Session) Thu:
6:30-8:00
Golfers know that the game of golf is 80% mental - and most people use only
three to five percent of their mind. Professional golfers have been using
hypnosis before every match for decades, and they know how well it works!
Discover how hypnosis can help you to improve your swing, lower your score, and
enhance every aspect of your game. Bring a pillow, blanket, and mat if you wish,
so you can lie comfortably on the floor.
Room: 226 Instructor: Virginia Slep Tuition: $79
The Magic Formula for
Manifesting Your Desires - NEW CLASS!
HL-13 Class held: May 4 2 Hours (1 Session) Mon: 6:30-8:30
Ever hear yourself saying, "Why can't I get what I want?" Come learn about
the belief system called the Law of Attraction, as talked about in the now
famous movie, "The Secret".
You'll learn:
The three simple steps to manifesting your desires
How what you focus on, you attract
Easy processes for shifting from what you don't want to what you do want, and
allowing
your desires to manifest
How you prevent your desires from coming true and what you can do differently
Room: 217 Instructor: Ann & Mark Ide Tuition: $34
Class will be led by Mark and Ann Ide, partners in New Possibilities
Coaching. Mark is a certified master in professional leadership and management
coaching from The Institute of Generative Leadership; and Ann is a certified NLP
Life Coach. Together, they coach and teach classes to help people and businesses
create new possibilities for harmony, happiness and success.
MASSAGE FOR PARTNERS
HL-14 Classes begin: Mar 18 (End date: Apr 1) 7.5 Hours (3 Sessions) Wed:
6:30-9:00
HL-15 Classes begin: Apr 29 (End date: May 13) 7.5 Hours (3 Sessions) Wed:
6:30-9:00
Massage for partners is designed to help participants learn the art of
non-verbal communication through touch. Touch is the cornerstone of an intimate
relationship. Parents/partners/friends and caregivers can all benefit from
learning the therapeutic techniques offered in this class.
We start with massage of the head, neck and shoulders during the first class.
The second class concentrates on the arms, legs and stretches for the hips. The
final class is devoted to the back and shoulders. By the end of the three
sessions you will be able to give a full body massage to your partner in 60
minutes. Please join us for a class filled with therapeutic touch, stress
reduction and FUN.
Wear loose clothing that you can move and stretch in. Gym shorts are suggested
for the 2nd and 3rd class. Please bring to class an unscented lotion or cream
(no oil) or massage lotion (available at Whole Foods Market or Bath and Body
Works). Also bring pillows, a pillowcase, 2 blankets, and 2 sheets.
Room: 303 Instructor: Paul Whittier Tuition: $79 per couple/(partner)
Paul is a 2005 graduate of the DoveStar School of Holistic Technologies.
Paul studied Kriya Massage at DoveStar, along with Yoga Bodywork, Colon
Hydrotherapy, Spa Therapies and Teacher Training. He is teaching Yoga Bodywork,
Spa Therapies and Professional Ethics at DoveStar. Paul is a Nationally
Certified massage therapist, Reiki Master and a member of the A.B.M.P.
(Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals). His massage therapy business,
Elements of Bodywork, and yoga studio, Earthsong Yoga are located in
Marlborough. You may contact Paul at pewjr@elementsofbodywork.com
Meditation as
Medicine
HL-16 Classes begin: May 12 (End date: Jun 2) 6 Hours (4
Sessions) Tue: 7:15-8:45
Meditation as Medicine is based on the book by Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. and
Cameron Stauth. Did you know that meditation changes your brain and body
chemistry? Did you also know that what you long for most in life can be achieved
though meditation and through the breath? Meditation is deeply healing, calming
and energizing all at the same time. Meditation can help you overcome pain both
mentally and physically and can be done by anyone. Meditation can help you
overcome addiction, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, headaches, body aches,
illness, self-esteem and the list goes on.
Many people believe that they cannot meditate because their minds are too busy
but everyone's mind thinks thousands of thoughts every day. With practice anyone
can cut though the mind chatter and connect with their higher self and realize a
life they may not have thought possible. Join us and find out why meditation has
been practiced for thousands of years bringing peace, joy and better health to
its practitioners. Please wear loose fitting, layered clothing. You will need a
mat, pillow and something to throw over yourself during a relaxing guided
meditation. When the class has ended, Ann will gladly help anyone establish a
meditative practice that will be most beneficial.
Room: 301 Instructor: Ann Finn Tuition: $59
Ann Finn is an experienced, certified Kundalini yoga teacher, Reiki
practitioner, certified hypnotherapist and Pilates teacher. You may contact Ann
at longtimesun@comcast.net.
Meet Your
Guardian Angels - CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
HL-17 Class held: Mar 25 2.5 Hours (1 Session) Wed:
6:30-9:00
Each of us has a number of Guardian Angels who watch over us, heal & protect
us, and give us inspiration. In this experiential workshop you won't just talk
about angels, you'll actually identify your angels by name, feel their loving
presence, receive guidance and healing from them, and learn how to work with
them on a daily basis. The only requirement for this course is an open mind.
Bring a notepad and a pen.
Room: 226 Instructor: Ross Miller Tuition: $39
Ross Miller is a professional psychic healer, medium, and past-life
regression therapist. He has been advising and healing people worldwide for over
25 years. Ross is available for individual or couples regression therapy
sessions, psychic and past-life readings and/or healing sessions by telephone or
in person. His practice is in Newton, MA. His website is: www.TheMysticWay.com
Never Forget a Name
or Face Again! NEW CLASS!
HL-18 Class held: Mar 31 2 Hours (1 Session) Tue:
6:30-8:30
Have you had the experience of meeting someone for the first time and
immediately forgetting their name? Maybe you've seen a neighbor at the grocery
store and quickly changed direction because you just can't remember their name,
or you arrive home from doing errands and find you've forgotten to pick up the
dry cleaning. Participants will have fun while learning to use simple strategies
to overcome these common memory problems. Workshop Outline:
Recognize brain structure and function
Learn how memories are stored in the brain
Understand normal brain aging
Practice breathing techniques to reduce stress
Use visualization to improve memory recall
Learn two powerful memory strategies for:
1. Remembering names and faces
2. Remembering lists
Room: 217 Instructor: Mary Driscoll Tuition: $34
Mary Driscoll has been a teacher and learning specialist at the college
level for 15 years. She is currently teaching through Framingham State College.
Mary's credentials include a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree
in Education. She is also a certified Developmental Educator with a focus on
adult learning theory. Mary has presented at regional and national conferences
on learning and motivation.
Parent as Coach: 5
Tips to Building Independence & Responsibility in Your Mentally Ill Teen or
Adult
HL-19 Class held: Mar 23 2.5 Hours (1 Session) Mon:
6:30-9:00
After the diagnosis of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder begins the
challenging role of helping your teen or adult child live with their mental
illness while meeting your own personal and professional needs. Parents may feel
frustrated when traditional parenting approaches don't work, disappointed when
such major milestones as college and full-time employment aren't achieved, and
isolated. In this interactive workshop, our career/life coach will provide
caregiving parents with practical tips for creating new expectations, managing
emotions, setting limits, and keeping open communication to encourage their
children to build independence and responsibility.
Room: 217 Instructor: Debra Taylor Tuition: $29
Debra Taylor, MHA is a career/life coach who specializes in helping parents
and families with mentally-ill children and relatives. Based on her own personal
family experience, she is passionate about guiding parents and families dealing
with mental health issues to use coaching skills to be more effective caregivers
without compromising the quality of their own life and work. Visit her website,
www.debrabtaylor.com, to learn more about her experience and services.
Qi Gong for Cancer
Healing & Prevention-CLASS HAS BEEN
CANCELED
HL-20 Class held: Apr 7 2 Hours (1 Session) Tue: 7:00-9:00
People have wondered about preventing and healing cancer for many years.
There are many therapies available such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy,
but many people die from the side effects of these therapies. A weak immune
system is the major cause of death and a strong immune system is the key to
healing. Enhancing and strengthening the immune system is the focus of Chinese
natural medicine. With these natural methods you may avoid cancer, even if you
have a family history of the disease. Even someone with end stage cancer may be
surprised at how well they can feel after applying these natural healing
practices. In this workshop you will learn tips on how to prevent cancer, as
well as natural way of healing cancer. Appropriate diet for cancer patient,
anti-cancer Chinese herbs, and Daoist healing methods will be also discussed.
Room: 216 Instructor: Dr. Aihan Kuhn Tuition: $34
Dr. Kuhn is a well-known Chinese Medical Doctor who has been practicing
and teaching natural healing for over 25 years (previously she was an OB/GYN
doctor in China). She is the Director and owner of Chinese Medicine for Health,
in Holliston, MA, the Founder and President of the Tai Chi & Qi Gong Healing
Institute, a non-profit organization promoting natural healing, and an author of
"Natural Healing with Qi Gong", "Simple Chinese Medicine". For more information
visit:
http://www.ChineseMedicineforHealth.com
Past Life Regression
HL-21 Class held: May 6 2 Hours (1 Session) Wed: 6:30-8:30
Have you ever wondered if you've lived before? Have you ever met someone and
felt an instant affinity? Do you possess a particular skill or interest in
something that seems to "just come naturally"? Using self-hypnosis, explore
experiences and relationships from other lives while learning about strengths
and weaknesses that you have brought forward with you. Accessing these deeply
held memories leads to an adventure of endless exploration into your innermost
self. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pillow and mat, if desired.
Room: 217 Instructor: Kathryn McGlynn Tuition: $34
Kathryn's therapeutic emphasis combines hypnotism, metaphysical
counseling, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and motivational coaching to
help people bring more peace and joy into their lives. She offers a wide
spectrum of wellness and healing benefits including habit control (weight,
smoking, nail biting, etc), HypnoBirthing childbirth education, cluttering
issues, transforming life challenges, stress relief, pre- and post-surgical
hypnosis, self-esteem and empowerment, pain management... and more. Kathryn
specializes in Metaphysical Hypnosis - Past Life Regression and Life Before Life
Regression. With her soothing voice, she has produced a series of hypnosis CDs
that comfort and support anyone who may be suffering with life challenges and is
interested in self-healing and self-transformation. She has a private practice
in the Uxbridge area.
REFLEXOLOGY
HL-22 Class held: Apr 7 3 Hours (1 Session) Tue 6:30-9:30
Welcome to the Introduction to Reflexology Workshop. This introductory class
will give you the knowledge to perform a relaxation mini-session on friends and
family. In this hands-on workshop, you will gain an understanding of the history
and principles of Reflexology, and learn how to apply Reflexology techniques to
the feet to relieve stress. By the end of the workshop you will be able to give
a relaxation mini-session to your friends, family, or yourself. Please wear
comfortable clothing, have short nails, and bring a pillow and sheet. Expect to
practice hands-on techniques on a partner.
Room: 303 Instructor: Helen Chin Lui Tuition: $34
Helen Chin Lui is a Reflexology and Reiki practitioner with more than
five years of reflexology and energy work experience. She is the founder of the
Healing Place in Millis, MA. Come join with her and share her passion for
reflexology.
Relax, Feel Great &
Sleep Soundly NEW CLASS!
HL-23 Class held: Mar 18 2 Hours (1 Session) Wed: 6:30-8:30
Learn the benefits of self-hypnosis to help yourself feel good naturally.
Used in conjunction with visualization and imaging, self-hypnosis can be your
source for positive new responses to old habits and patterns. Imagine sleeping
peacefully and deeply, feeling wonderful every day, able to meet life's
challenges in a constructive way. Wear warm comfortable clothing and bring a
pillow and mat, if desired.
Room: 218 Instructor: Kathryn McGlynn Tuition: $34
Spices of the World
NEW CLASS!
HL-24 Class held: Mar 11 3 Hours (1 Session) Wed: 6:30-9:30
Come learn how to incorporate fresh spices into your lifestyle, and blend
them into tantalizing combinations! We will incorporate some old-time favorites,
along with lesser known spices such as cardamom, nigella, kaffir lime leaves,
and sumac. We'll create vibrant, sweet, spicy, and savory blends including
Za'atar, the most essential Middle-Eastern seasoning. Emphasis will be on the
benefits of using whole spices, hand-crafting, grinding, and storing. Cooking
with your own spice blends not only ensures the freshness and quality of your
spices, it's also rewarding and cost-effective. In addition, they make
thoughtful, practical, one-of-a-kind gifts! Please join us for a cozy evening of
spice blending over mugs of our very own homemade masala chai tea!
Room: Kitchen Instructor: Neely Cohen Tuition: $34
Transformational
Breathing
HL-26 Class held: Apr 7 & 14 5 Hours (2 Sessions) Tue:
6:30-9:00
Experience Transformational Breathing.... and give yourself the gift of
Breath! Learn how Transformational Breathing is a self-empowering healing
process that creates great transformation in our lives. Come gain a greater
peace of mind, feel happier, breathe easier, resolve problems faster, experience
more joy and receiving, improve relationship with Self and others, release
emotional and physical pain, resolve health problems, gain more emotional and
physical energy, enhance endurance, experience vibrational shifts in romantic
life, enhance intimacy, and gain a clearer connection with Spirit/Source. In
this class you will:
Learn a breath technique to improve and increase your energy level and sense
of well being. Learn how to correct restrictive breathing patterns.
Experience your own Breath session and learn how to do it at home.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a floor pad and pillows.
Room: 300 Instructor: Bethany Howard Tuition: $49
Bethany Howard, Nationally Certified Licensed Massage Therapist and
Breathwork Facilitator, also supports people on their healing path with Deep
Tissue Therapy and Energy work. Practicing eighteen years, the past seven in
Holliston, she has come to know that the healer of everything that ails us lies
directly within our reach, in our very hearts and minds, and that everything is
possible - if we believe
.and Breathe
.
TWELVE MINUTE QI GONG FOR COMPUTER USERS
HL-27 Class held: Apr 29 2 Hours (1 Session) Wed: 7:00-9:00
This sequence of Qi Gong exercise is designed specifically for computer
users and other office workers to prevent certain ailments caused by this kind
of work. It helps to prevent neck problems, shoulder problems, carpel tunnel
syndrome, back problems, body stiffness, joint pain, headache, and tiredness. It
also helps to improve daily energy level, relieve physical and mental stress,
promote circulation, balance the mood and enhance productivity. It includes 10
steps of Qi Gong exercise incorporated with Yoga movements and meditation. It is
easy to learn and easy to practice, and there is no need for any special
equipment. In our fast paced society time is limited. 12 minutes a day can help
prevent many problems and provide lifelong benefits.
Room: 218 Instructor: Joseph Foley Tuition: $34
Joe began his Qi Gong/Tai Chi journey in 1991. For the past three years
he has been training under Dr. Aihan Kuhn at the New England School of Tai Chi.
He is a Certified Qi Gong Instructor and an Assistant Tai Chi Instructor at the
New England School of Tai Chi.