Alliance for Holistic Living Workshops and Events
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2018 Rise & Shine Wellness Fair at the Coventry Farmer's Market Sunday, June 24th -11am-2pm Nathan Hale Homestead, Vernon The Alliance for Holistic Living is once again partnering with the Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market to bring you a holistically-oriented wellness fair. Previous years' events were a great success with Alliance members and local practitioners providing information and hands-on experience emphasizing the benefits of holistic living. The Coventry Farmer's market is held each Sunday from June through October at the Nathan Hale Homestead. It is the largest market in Connecticut and one of the premier markets in New England. The average attendance is approximately 1500 people each week! The event is more than a market as each week they have themed events taking place. In keeping with its mission of building community through service and education, the Alliance is pleased to be invited to produce the wellness fair. The homestead site is spacious and beautiful…surrounded by nature and offers a wonderful backdrop for the market which offers people the opportunity to purchase local and organic food and other goods. The Rise n’ Shine Wellness Fair will have its own area of the grounds to set-up exhibits offering an array of holistic modalities. Exhibitors will include many members of the Alliance; however, exhibit space is open to the general holistic community and businesses as well. We encourage practitioners offering holistic goods and services to participate. If you are interested in being an exhibitor contact the event chairperson, Lisa Burch at spiritmattersct@outlook.com, or message the Alliance Facebook page. Join us! And Share the event on Facebook with your friends - CLICK HERE download the vendor application HERE |
~~ FREE Community Workshop Series ~~
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, 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, 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 ___________________________________________________________________________ PAST WORKSHOPS 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. |
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