Alliance for Holistic Living Workshops and Events
Building community through eventsSpecial Events ----RISE & SHINE Wellness Fair
at The Coventry Farmers Market June 25th 11am-2pm Nathan Hale Homestead, Coventry The Alliance for Holistic Living is once again partnering with the Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market to bring you a holistically-oriented wellness fair. Last year’s event was 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 3000 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 for the SIXTH consecutive year. INTERESTED IN BEING AN EXHIBITOR? Complete the application on the following page - CLICK HERE Read More about the event 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, 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, 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, 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. ___________________________________________________________________________ PAST WORKSHOPS 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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