Alliance for Holistic Living Workshops and Events
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Solstice Potluck & Ceremony June 23, 2019 11am-2pm Join us for our annual holiday potluck. We'll celebrate the Winter Solstice, the darkest point of the year, as we enter winter and ever increasing light. A short ceremony will be included. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for our potluck and merriment. Good food and good company, a great way to greet the season! Share on Facebook Join us! As a way to connect with the holistic community! - Hosted at the office of Norton Berkowitz, PhD, 2 Cider Mill Rd., Tolland, CT. You're invited! |
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Third Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm For these workshops: No advance registration, just walk in. Food donations REQUESTED for local food pantry. Financial donations are also accepted to support the mission of the Alliance. _________________________________________________ Thursday, September 19, 2019 UPPING YOUR PERCEPTION QUOTIENT This program is about your Perception Quotient (PQ) - an indicator for how we view the world, people, challenges, and situations. Check in with your own PQ - learn how it could be more expansive and hence beneficial for your happiness and overall well-being. Presenter: Patricia Shannon, Shamanic Energy Practitioner, Andean Bliss, Vernon. Hosted at Ravenwood Holistic Center 199 W Center St, Manchester, Connecticut 06040 Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE _________________________________________________ Thursday, October 17, 2019 SOUND FOR WELLNESS Discover where this power originated. Where did these Tibetan Singing Bowls really come from? How did we learn to use them? Are gongs really that old? What about drums and rattles? Tuning forks are among the newer instruments. And let's not forget everyone's natural instrument, the human voice. Come, listen to two sound healers as they tell you their experiences while demonstrating and teaching some simple self-healing techniques for home use. Presenters: Marie Menut, RN of The Vibrational Healing Center, East Hartford and Lisa Burch, LCSW, of Spirit Matters, Manchester. Vibrational Healing Center 966 Tolland St, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE _________________________________________________ Thursday, November 21, 2019 KNOW IT IN YOUR GUT Dr. Carissa Fioritto, naturopathic physician, will talk on naturopathic healing through diet and natural medicine. Dr. Fioritto will discuss the modern approaches to gut healing and the various ways medicine approaches this important aspect of our health. She will describe what makes the naturopathic approach to gut health unique, various common digestive ailments, and some truly effective solutions to these problems many face on a daily basis! Presenter: Dr. Carissa Fioritto, ND, RN, naturopathic physician of Collaborative Natural Health Partners, Manchester, CT. She also holds a registered nursing license. Dr. Fioritto believes all healing begins with the gut and takes a special interest in digestive health, hormone balance, and IV nutrient therapy. Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Friends Room 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE ___________________________________________________________________________ PAST WORKSHOPS Thursday, July 18, 2019 BORN TO DO YOGA This class is designed to open the practitioner's heart to life's possibilities, create vibrancy of body, mind and spirit. This will prove to be a healthy, challenging and radically fun way to connect with who you are, discover your essence and create a rich, and meaningful moment together. Please dress for a yoga class and bring a mat if you have one. Presenter: Dawn Greenfield, Owner, YogaBorn. Yoga Born 1735 Ellington Rd Unit 18, South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 Thursday, June 20, 2019 SIT, WALK, SLEEP HAPPY Unlike buying a new car, we are born without an owner's manual. We go through life uncomfortable with sitting, standing, sleeping and even walking. Learn how to do those everyday activities with more balance and ease. The basics of Rolfing (R) will also be introduced to the group. Presenter: Sharon Sklar, Certified Advanced Rolfer. Vibrational Healing Center 966 Tolland St, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 Thursday, April 18, 2019 COMMUNICATION IN ONENESS Effective communication is as important to our well-being as the food we eat. It can be either nourishing or toxic to our relationships and to our self. Learn fundamental and valuable skills of communication to best represent our true selves for creating a state of oneness. Presenter: Dori Garcia, MS, Vibrant Health Advocate. Vibrational Healing Center 966 Tolland Street, East Hartford, CT _________________________________________________ Thursday, March 21, 2019 COMMON THREADS OF SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS Learn about different classic spiritual traditions that share many of the same basic tenets and what that means in today’s world. Hear from a fierce seeker of truth and justice about how we weave these spiritual traditions into our own independent perspective. Presenter: Maria Decsy, College Instructor of Spirituality of World Religions, Ethics, and Human Biology. South Windsor Public Library - Friends Room 1550 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor, CT _________________________________________________ Thursday, February 21, 2019 UPPING YOUR PERCEPTION QUOTIENT This program is about your Perception Quotient (PQ) - an indicator for how we view the world, people, challenges, and situations. Check in with your own PQ - learn how it could be more expansive and hence beneficial for your happiness and overall well-being. Presenter: Patricia Shannon, Shamanic Energy Practitioner, Andean Bliss, Vernon.. Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Friends Room 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT _________________________________________________ Thursday, January 17, 2019 MOVIE “I AM” BY TOM SHADYAK Please come and watch the inspiring film: “I AM”. The film asks 2 central questions: What’s Wrong With the World? and What Can We Do About it? It relates to "human connectedness, happiness, and the human spirit", and explores themes including Darwinism, Western mores, loneliness, the economy, and the drive to war. Film discussion follows. Hosted at Ravenwood Holistic Center 199 W Center St, Manchester, Connecticut 06040 Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE _________________________________________________ Thursday, November 15, 2018 ANGEL THERAPY Learn how working with the angels can awaken your intuition & help you receive divine guidance. Engage in exercises to clear and balance your energy field and facilitate healing. Presented by: Dr. Renee Mammone, Angel Therapy Practitioner, Theta Healer & Naturopathic Physician, Naturopathic and Acupuncture Health Center, Wethersfield. Hosted at Ravenwood Holistic Center 199 W Center St, Manchester, Connecticut 06040 Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE _________________________________________________ Thursday, October 20, 2018 HEALTHY FOODS FOR OPTIMAL WELLNESS You may have heard that processed foods can harm your health, but why? Learn which ones to avoid as well as some easy ways to introduce more whole foods into your daily meals and snacks. Presenter: Erika Dworkin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®, Manchester Parkade Health Shoppe, Manchester. Hosted at Vibrational Healing Center. 966 Tolland Street, East Hartford, CT. Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE _________________________________________________ Thursday, September 20, 2018 ELEVEN ESSENTIAL OILS Come in and listen to Patty Wade LMT, as she tells you about eleven essential oils and how they are used. This is a class you will not want to miss. These essential oils can be incorporated into your daily life to help improve your well being. Presenter: Patty Wade, LMT, A Touch of Health Massage. Hosted at Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Friends Room, 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT. Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE _________________________________________________ Thursday, August 16, 2018 TAI CHI & QI GONG SAMPLER An introduction and sampling of the principles of the Ancient Chinese arts of Tai Chi and Qigong. We’ll work with breathing, stance, intention and movement to seek a better understanding of how these arts can be used to increase mindfulness, relieve stress and improve health. Come work with us and experience a taste of these wonderful arts. Presenter: George Hoffman, Director, Silver Dragon Tai Chi & QiGong. Hosted at: South Windsor Public Library, Friend’s Room Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE _________________________________________________ Thursday, July 19, 2018 PRACTICING THE SACRED Mary will share her skill of discovering sacred truths and lessons while walking the Earth plane, relating to mindfulness, psychometry, medium-ship, and Earth's flora and fauna. Presenter: Mary Bach, healer, medium, spiritual impressionist, owner of MJJRosebuds. Hosted at Ravenwood Holistic Center, 199 W Center St, Manchester, CT. Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE _________________________________________________ Thursday, June 21, 2018 CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY & THE POWER OF HEALING CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch treatment that supports the body at the deepest level. Pain, stress and anxiety are common complaints that are relieved with CST. Using light touch and directed energy the body begins to relax and naturally comes into alignment. This gentle therapy restores the natural balance of the nervous system along with the realignment of the soft tissue and skeletal system, supporting health and well-being. Connect with your inner physician during a session and allow your body to heal naturally. Individuals come away relaxed and more comfortable, with a sense of well-being and improved coping mechanisms to better navigate their world. Come explore this therapy, and the many ways it supports feeling better in your body. Presenter: Rachel Donovan, CNM, MSN, Owner, Balanced Health Center, Glastonbury. Hosted at Welles-Turner Memorial Library, 2407 Main St, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033. Discover the Event on Facebook! - CLICK HERE Thursday, April 19, 2018 DE-STRESS WITH FLOWER ESSENCES The Bach Flower Remedy system is an approach to healing that concentrates exclusively on one’s emotional and spiritual health —rather than on their physical symptoms. By balancing the underlying emotion—healing of illness is enhanced, feelings of fear or stress are relieved. Flower essences are for people interested in choosing a holistic healing support system that is drug-free and does not interact with any existing medicinal therapy you may be using. It is safe for people of all ages from childhood through the golden years, and our animal friends respond very well to the remedies. Experience the benefits of using this unique system of medicine that harnesses the healing properties of nature revealed within the vibrational essence of flowers. Presenter: Deborah Ravenwood, Registered Bach Flower Practitioner and Energy Medicine Practitioner. With her husband, Kurt, they operate Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center. Hosted at Ravenwood Holistic Center, 199 W Center St, Manchester, CT. Discover the Event on Facebook! Thursday, March 15, 2018 CRAFTING HEALTHY TEAS Learn to craft and dry your own tea blends using garden and wild herbs for their health benefits. Herbs are valued for their medicinal, aromatic, or savory qualities. Experience a sampling of delicious teas. Presenter: Gayle Nogas, Master Herbalist, owner of Gayle’s Thyme Herbal Apothecary, Enfield, CT. Hosted at South Windsor Public Library (Friends Room), 1550 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT Discover the Event on Facebook! Thursday, January 18, 2018 CREATE POSITIVE ENERGY & SWEEP AWAY NEGATIVE ENERGY Learn what energy is and how to feel and discern energies, how to clear or remove unwanted energies, and how to surround yourself with positive, uplifting energy to support you in your life. Presenters: Rev. Stacy Goforth and Valinda Salva are energy healers and the co-creators of Crystal Vibrations Jewelry, energy charged crystals for healing and transformation. . Thursday, Oct 19, 2017 DO IT YOURSELF MASSAGE TIPS Come listen to Patty Wade who will offer some tips that you can try at home to relax your mind and body. Learn ways to let go of stress and sleep better. Presenter Patty Wade, Owner of A Touch of Health Massage Therapy. Hosted at the Vibrational Healing Center, 966 Tolland Street, East Hartford, CT. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 FENG SHUI FUNDAMENTALS Our environment is a reflection of our life; our life is a mirror of our surroundings. Learn Feng Shui principles to help create space that supports you and your becoming. Included will be discussion of ch'i flow, command position and the art of placement. Presenter: Carolyn Race is a certified Feng Shui Practitioner and Red Ribbon Professional with the International Feng Shui Guild (IFSG). Hosted at The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1 East Hartford, CT. Thursday, August 18, 2017 NATURE INCREASES OUR WELLNESS Nature is a reliable boost for our mental, emotional and physical wellness. Learn about the many health benefits of experiencing and putting more "Nature" in your life. Re-discover the magnificence of nature through an interactive guided program and experience nature's ability to magnify the joys in your present life. Presenter: Dori Garcia, MS, Wellness Advocate and Vitality Coach. Hosted at Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center, 199 West Center St., Manchester, CT. Thursday, July 20, 2017 LINE DANCE YOUR WAY INTO WELLNESS Experience and learn how Line Dancing is a great way to heal your body and mind. It releases endorphins which affect emotions and can also reduce the sensation of pain in the body. Lose yourself in the music and movement whole getting exercise and having fun. No experience or partner necessary. Presenter Laura Dunfield, Ordained Minister at Madonna International and Line Dance Specialist. Hosted at YogaBorn, 1735 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT. Thursday, June 15, 2017 INTRODUCTION TO ZENTANGLE The Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity while providing artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being and mindfulness. Experience a Zentangle exercise with Presenters: Cheryl Cianci, certified Zentangle instructor and Pat Yagmin, Wethersfield Art League President. Hosted at the Vibrational Healing Center, 966 Tolland Street, East Hartford, CT. Thursday, May 18, 2017 NUTRITION AS MEDICINE Nutrition is a power tool of true disease prevention. Learn the differences between processed and unprocessed foods and their impact on the body. Discover the beneficial effects of unprocessed food including increased energy and mental ability. Expand your knowledge through nutritional labels, understanding ingredients and distinguishing calorie and nutrient density. Presenter: Iwona Leger, RN, MSN, Certified Health Coach, Love and Peas, Tolland. Hosted at the The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1 East Hartford, CT. Thursday, April 20, 2017, 7pm-8:30pm DOWSING – LEARN PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS The ancient practice of Dowsing for clean water has become more popular in the new millennium. Experience how this practice of searching for underground water while using a map has many other practical applications in your daily life. Learn how Dowsing also helps you tune into your intuition. Presenter: Joyce and Dennis Custer. Hosted at Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center, 199 West Center St., Manchester, CT. Thursday, March 16, 2017, 7pm-8:30pm QIGONG – FOR WELLNESS & PEACE Qigong is a meditative exercise that has been practiced in China by millions for more than 5,000 years. These calm and relaxing exercises strengthen the flow of the body’s life force, improving one’s health in body and mind while deepening one’s spiritual awareness. Presenter: John Mammone, MacOM, L.Ac,, Naturopathic & Acupuncture Health Center in Wethersfield. Hosted at YogaBorn, 1735 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT. Thursday, February 16, 2017, 7pm-8:30pm THE HERO’S JOURNEY TO AWARENESS Our lives are full of learnings as we walk through its many adventures, joys and surprises. The Shaman sees that though our paths are unique and diverse, the passages we step through are similar. Hear from Patricia, a certified Shamanic Practitioner, about the Shaman’s ancient perspective of moving through Fear to a place of Awareness and Wisdom and how this process is helpful and relevant in our life today. Presenter: Pat Shannon, a certified Shamanic Practitioner. Hosted at Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave., Suite 1, East Hartford, CT. Thursday, January 17, 2017, 7pm-8:30pm INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS Mindfulness works in ordinary ways, every day of your life. Being mindful in today’s busy world enhances our state of being and brings us back to the present moment. Through breath and mindfulness, open yourself up to explore what it means to be mindful. Experience the holistic effects on your body, mind and spirit. Like music or art, mindfulness is difficult to describe and best experienced directly. This workshop is the perfect way to share moments of mindfulness. Presenter: Cheri Marks-Cavanna, LCSW, school social worker. Hosted at the Vibrational Healing Center, 966 Tolland Street, East Hartford, CT. Vibrational Healing Center 966 Tolland St, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 |
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