Workshops

Moments of Peace Meditation w/ Vibrational Sounds of the Gong - 1^st & 3^rd Tues Mthly- 7 to 8 pm

Meditation quiets our minds, relaxes our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of our being. There is no time like the present to invite this practice into our lives. Join Laurie as she uses a variety of meditation techniques to soothe our souls. There are many benefits to a meditation practice, including but not limited to reducing stress, anxiety, depression, lowering blood pressure, leads to deeper levels of relaxation, helps resolve phobias, helps to reduce fear, etc. Donations ($5 to $15 sugg.) or Use Series.

Pranayama & Mudras by Shazia Gogia, RYT 500 - Thurs, Feb 4^th & 18^th - 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Pranayama (breath work) and Mudras (energy seals), I & II. Breath is Spirit. The act of breathing is Living. Mystery Revealed! Ancient yogis knew how to control their minds; through controlling the breath. Through different types of breath-work, you can attain well-being and harmony in body and mind. We will learn how to use breath as a vehicle to alleviate stress, pain and various common diseases. Mudras are energy seals or systematic hand gestures. In yoga, mudras are used in conjunction with pranayama - generally while seated, to attune to specific energy frequencies within our being, stimulate different parts of the body, and to affect the flow of prana (energy or chi) in the body. Levels are both very gentle

Level I: we will explore most commonly used breaths in yoga practice; and practice some cooling and some relaxing breath-work. We will dive into mudras that balance all 5 elements. $30 Pre-paid, $35 at the door

Level II: We will explore more complex pranayamas; heating breaths, etc. Mudras will be used to balance different vayus (winds) governing different systems of the body. $30 Pre-paid, $35 at the door

Introduction to Yoga Class - Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Come join us for an informative evening on yoga! There is more emphasis on what yoga is, the importance of breath in yoga, its benefits, and proper alignment. Our Introduction to Yoga class is not only for a beginner, it is also for those wanting to educate themselves on multiple aspects of yoga, or simply wants a gentle class with more instruction. There will be time at the end of class for questions or shared experiences.

Healing Touch Support Group for Practitioners and Students - 3^rd Mon of the Month - 7 to 9 pm

Practice, Review & Discussion! Please bring a massage table, if you have one, but check in prior to bringing it upstairs. If we need your table, we will be happy to help you bring it to the room. This support group is aligned with Healing Touch Program & the Healing Touch Professional Association. For more information, contact Diana Cole at 484-888-2163.

Instinctual Movement - The Rhythm of your Soul - Tues - Feb 23, 2010 - 7:00 - 8:30

Rhythm is the language of your soul, allowing the body to move in it's own unique spontaneous way HEALING HAPPENS. Guided movement facilitated by Shivam Kohls and live percussion by Steve Tomae. $15 prepaid, $20 at the door.

Psychic Development Circle - Thursday - Feb 25, 2010 - 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Direct Insight into Understanding Emotional & Physical Pain! Learn to Heal the Past for Clarity in the Present! Free Yourself of Negativity! Open the Mind, Body and Spirit! Find your Hearts Desire and Follow your Dreams! There are no limits in life only the ones that we put upon ourselves. For over 30 years Cindy Marks has been a gifted psychic and intuitive for the past, present and future. She has worked on missing persons cases and does medical and emotional healing. $15 prepaid, $20 at the door.

WALKING STICK WORKSHOP Presented By Lynne Kinghorn - Sat - Feb 27, 2010 - 2:00 to 3:00 pm

"More than just a walk"! Is your walk routine not fun? Are you walking with intention? What are the benefits of walking? Discussion and Movement! Exuberant Animal Warm Ups and Walking Stick Movements! Lynne is a Holistic Lifestyle and Homeopathy Coach. Cost: Donation Only ($10 to $15 suggested).

BELLY DANCE RECITAL - Sunday - February 28, 2010 - 2:00 to 3:00 pm

2^nd Annual Fundraiser for the Cancer Support Program at Inner Strength. Featured Dancers: "Elemental Sisters", Mariah, Madeleine Hoang, & Tania Yager. Mary Griffith aka Mariah began belly dance lessons at the age of 16. She continued on to teach, choreograph and perform professionally for 20 years. Now her focus is on teaching women, not only the physical benefits, but the emotional, mental and spiritual rewards of this ancient art form. Surviving cancer is a journey of healing all aspects of self. For some individuals, Belly Dance has proved to be expediential in this process of healing. Donation Only: $10 to $15 suggested. 100% DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAM!

Introduction to Yoga - Will be Back in February

Come join us for an informative evening on yoga! We will discuss what yoga is, the importance of breath in yoga, its benefits, and proper alignment. Our Introduction to Yoga class is not only for a beginner, it is also for those wanting to educate themselves on multiple aspects of yoga, or simply wants a gentle class with more instruction. There will be time at the end of class for questions or shared experiences.

Yoga for Healthy Back by Shazia Gogia, RYT 500 - Thurs, Jan 7, 2010 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Does your upper or lower back hurt most of the time? Is your back really bad in the morning? Wish you could stand taller and have a better sitting posture? Do you work non-stop on a desk or stare at a PC for long durations? If so, this workshop is for you. Our backs and shoulders usually take most of the stress and abuse of our stressful and busy lifestyles. Over time, our backs start to give way and we just learn to live with back pain or so called "bad backs". Yoga helps alleviate lower back pain by strengthening and stretching the muscles of the lower back, reducing inflammation and increasing circulation of blood and prana (chi, vital energy, or life-force).

"Yoga for Back" will help you to open the entire back; and stretching and strengthening back muscles. We will also take the spine in opposite direction (very gently) through a series of bends to relieve pain that you could have accumulating for a long time. You will learn a practice that will improve posture and body mechanics, relieving pain and preventing injury by keeping the natural curvature of the spine, that is crucial in avoiding lower back pain and keeping spine in proper alignment. $30 Pre-paid, $35 at the Door. Level: Some yoga exposure is helpful. This is a gentle to moderate workshop.

Reiki II Certification - Tuesday & Thursday - January 12 & 14, 2010 - 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Includes instruction on distant healing, releasing emotional issues and healing karma. Learn non-healing uses of Reiki. Reiki I Certification required. $175

Healthy Steps with Lisa Rigg - Friday - January 15, 2010 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm

What is Healthy Steps? Healthy-Steps, Moving you to better health with the Lebed Method, is a unique system of exercise and movement that is structured on accepted therapeutic basics. Healthy-Steps is a long term lifestyle process aimed at helping those recovering from cancer, surgery, or dealing with chronic disorders (MS, Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue) to heal and thrive not only physically, but emotionally. The program combines sound physical therapy practices with the freeing aspects of gentle movement, the inspriation and spirit elevation of eclectic music, empowerment from information and education, and positive reinforcement from a group format or just one on one. $15 or Use a Class Series

The Drum Circle with Greg Snaer - Sunday - January 17, 2010 - 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Experience the drum, your heart, your beat, twenty ten. Start the new year with a bang! "Rythm. The drum in your hands as an instrument of expression of love, of outrage, of compassion, of community." Greg came under the tutelage Senegalese Djembe Master and Griot, Adama Diop. Greg oversees the Art & Music Department at Teri's Center for the Arts & Adult Education in Oceanside, CA. He hosts frequent drum circles in North County San Diego and has made appearances with David Vidal and Cafe' Moliendo. Donations ($10 to $15 Suggested)

Psychic Development Circle - Thursday - Jan 21, 2009- 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Kirtan with Kalidas - Sunday - January 24, 2010 - 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Join Kalidas for an afternoon of Sacred Chant. Kalidas is a yogi who has been practicing Bhakti and Karma Yoga for twelve years in ashrams in the Southwest and India. "Kali, your CD is awesome." Wah! RSVP: Laurie Mort - 760-822-1348. www.kalidasmusic.com. Donations ($10 to $20 suggested)

Instinctual Movement-The Rhythm of your Soul - Tues-Jan 26th 7-8:30 pm

Rhythm is the language of your soul, allowing the body to move in it’s own unique spontaneous way HEALING HAPPENS. Guided movement facilitated by Shivam Kohls and live percussion by Steve Tomae. $15 prepaid, $20 at the door.