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Shinrin Yoku – Forest Bathing
Join us on an immersive , meditative , and awe-inspiring Japanese forest bathing experience ( Shinrin Yoku ). Feel nature ’ s fractals , sounds , and sensations reduce your stress and anxiety , and enhance your focus . Give yourself permission to slow down and connect your senses to the healing beauty of our metro area ’ s green forested spaces . Class will meet at Eastman Nature Center .
◗ Apr 28 | Su | 9-11 am 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Off-Site AL-2W33-S1 | Motzenbecker
◗ May 19 | Su | 9-11 am 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Off-Site AL-2W33-S2 | Motzenbecker
◗ Jun 15 | Sa | 9-11 am 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Off-Site AL-2W33-S3 | Motzenbecker
Tai Chi for Arthritis , Chronic Pain and Balance
This gentle Sun Tai Chi form improves mental and physical capacity as well as relaxation , balance and vitality . Tai Chi helps relieve pain , increase range of motion and improve quality of life . This class is recommended for arthritis and fall prevention . Can be done sitting or standing . Wear flat shoes ( sandals not recommended ) loose , comfortable clothing . Instructor is certified in Tai Chi and has over 17 years of teaching experience .
◗ Jan 22-Mar 4 | M | 6-7 pm 6 Sessions | Fee : $ 69 | Jackson MS AL-2W42-W1 | Balanced Life Tai Chi
◗ Mar 11-Apr 15 | M | 6-7 pm 6 Sessions | Fee : $ 69 | Jackson MS AL-2W42-W2 | Balanced Life Tai Chi
◗ Apr 29-Jun 10 | M | 6-7 pm 6 Sessions | Fee : $ 69 | Jackson MS AL-2W42-S1 | Balanced Life Tai Chi
◗ Jun 17-Jul 29 | M | 6-7 pm 6 Sessions | Fee : $ 69 | Northdale MS AL-2W42-S2 | Balanced Life Tai Chi
NEW | Nutrition for Optimal Immunity
This class will discuss functional nutrition concepts as they relate to supporting immune system function . Participants will understand the importance of building resilience and reducing the risk of an impaired immune system . Food sources containing immune supporting nutrients will be discussed . Menu ideas and recipes will be provided .
◗ Feb 26 | M | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B304-W1 | Ewals
Reiki Level I Certification
Discover traditional hands-on Japanese Usui Reiki - what it is , how it heals , and how you can be a proper and effective channel for healing energy to flow . Level I Reiki connects you to the Reiki energy and combines teachings , discussion , attunements , meditations and experiential practice in an organized and relaxed program . A class manual and certificate of completion is included . Class will break for lunch ; participants are responsible for their own food .
◗ Mar 30 | Sa | 8:30 am-3:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 149 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2W13-W1 | Steffens
Reiki Level II Certification
In Reiki Level II , you receive the Level II attunement where specific sacred symbols are added to your energy field to enhance your sessions . You will also learn how to direct this energy toward physical healing , mental / emotional healing and learn how to perform distance healing sessions . This class incorporates teaching , discussion , attunements and practice in an organized and relaxed environment . A class manual and certificate of completion is included . Class will break for lunch ; participants are responsible for their own food . Reiki Level 1 is a prerequisite .
◗ Apr 20 | Sa | 8:30 am-3:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 199 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2W14-S1 | Steffens
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| Reiki III Certification
In Reiki Level III , you are committing yourself to a higher level of personal responsibility to the Reiki Principles within your daily life . With this commitment , you will allow yourself to open to deeper levels of the mysteries of Reiki . During this two-day training , you will receive the Level III Master attunement where the Usui Master symbol is added to your energy field to enhance Reiki healing energy for yourself and others . We will add the Master Symbol to the three from Reiki 2 , Reiki drumming , and the use of stones and crystals .
◗ Mar 9-10 | Sa / S | 10 am-5 pm 2 Sessions | Fee : $ 399 | Off-site AL-B305-W1 | Steffens
NEW | Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes for Prediabetes
Over 23 % of the 30 million adults with type 2 diabetes are undiagnosed or pre diabetic . Participants will be introduced to nutrition concepts as they relate to pre diabetes while learning about decreasing diabetes risk by eating healthy , being more active , and losing weight . Recipes and cooking ideas will be discussed .
◗ Mar 26 | T | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B309-W1 | Ewals
Stress Management – Where To Start When It All Feels Hard
In this course , we ’ ll explore different strategies for managing stress and build a toolkit you can use daily . We ’ ll cover some in-the-moment options for stress management as well as some strategies that we can use to set ourselves up for success throughout the day .
◗ Mar 18 | M | 6:30-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2W16-W1 | Guerrero
◗ May 6 | M | 6:30-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2W16-S1 | Guerrero
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