The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal • September - December 2014 • Page 87
Life Force Retreat with Rudolf Steiner Health Center • Sept. 15-27 • The two-week health retreats allow for total immersion in an anthroposophic healing environment that promotes the ideal picture of health through daily rhythm, organic and biodynamic meals, anthroposophic therapies, physicians’ visits, nursing treatments, and carefully chosen anthroposophic medicines. Presentations on various aspects of health bring patients to a new understanding of how to incorporate health-promoting practices into their daily lives. The anthroposophic health retreats are open to anyone, whether or not they have a current illness. For costs and times, call 663-4365; rshc@steinerhealth.org or steinerhealth.org. Home Health Care Workshop with Molly F. McMullen-Laird • Oct. 8, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • In preparation for the upcoming winter cold and flu season, deepen understanding of illness and how to support body, mind, and spirit through the challenges of healing. Learn basic home care skills for self and family, as well as exploring remedies for common ailments. $35 (free for Patient Organization members). Call 665- 4365; rshc@ steinerhealth.org or steinerhealth.org.
Aromatherapy Ceremonial Healing Modality with Karen Greenberg • Sept. 25-27. • Learn to perform a Ceremonial Healing Modality on your clients, which consists of ten consecutive weekly healing sessions to help integrate the Full Light Body. Training includes tree of life healing, unified chakra awakening, and mental body healing with 13 essential oils. $777. Call for times at 417-9511; krngrnbg@gmail.com or clair-ascension.com Be Young Total Health Training with Barb McConnell • Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Whole-body approach to preventing illness, repairing cellular damage, and promoting lifelong wellness. Discuss and experience attack, restore, defend, and protect packs. $45. Call 517-914-4133; mcconb51@bigplanet.com. Essential Oils for the Holidays with Julianna Sutton • Nov. 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Learn how to enjoy essential oils throughout the winter, from cookies to stress relief and holiday cleaning. Expand your knowledge and confidence about which medicinal grade essential oils can be safe for internal use, and their extraordinary value to protect against illness and brighten holiday gatherings. Free. Call 994-8010; info@TheIndigoForest.com or TheIndigoForest.com. Be Young Essential Oils Support Group with Karlta Zarley • Second Tuesday of each month; 7-9 p.m. • For students who are interested in the potent effects of Be Young Essential Oils, but aren’t sure how and when to use them. This is for anyone using Be Young oils who wants to learn more about them for day-to-day use. $15. Call 433-9333; kzarley@att.net or www.karltazarley.com.
Art & Craft The Nature of Beer with Brandon Groff • Sept. 4, 7-8:30 p.m. • People have been brewing beer for centuries, and its brewing was revolutionary for human survival. Local science teacher presents the process of brewing beer, the ecology of the ingredients used, and the history of this innovative drink. Ages 15+. Pre-registration required. $8. Call 9971553; info@lesliesnc.org or lesliesnc.org. The Nature of Chocolate with Laurel Zoet of Nature On the Go • Oct. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. • Even though it doesn’t grow here in the Great Lakes region, we’re connected to the nature of chocolate every time we indulge. This program looks at the history, ecology, and manufacturing of one of our favorite treats. A chocolate tasting is included. $8. Call 997-1553; info@lesliesnc.org or lesliesnc.org. Mixed Media Collage with Kay Gould-Caskey • Mondays, Sept. 29-Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m. • Explore the world of collage for wall art, greeting cards, books, journals, and more. No previous art experience necessary. $148. Call 827-4506; fallingwaterkay@yahoo.com. Learning More about Drawing with Kay Gould-Caskey • Oct. 1-Nov. 22; Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays • Kay will share techniques for graphite and colored pencil that will enhance your drawing skills. Learn about line quality, shading, composition, color value, and much more. Individuals may work on projects of personal choice. $148. Call Kay for times at 827-4506; fallingwaterkay@yahoo.com. Art of Mandala with Elizabeth Wilson • Oct. 23, 6-8:30 p.m. • This class is an introduction to the mandala from India. “Mandala” signifies a sacred circle, which contains many hidden expressions. The process of creating a mandala helps one to appreciate a deeper part of self and meaning in one’s life. Participants will be guided in making two mandalas. Oil pastels and paper are provided. $35. Call 417-6326; info@veoartstudio.com or veoartsstudio.com.
Astrology Drop-In Astrology Readings with Alia Wesala in the Crazy Wisdom Tea Room • Second and Fourth Saturdays of each month, 3-6 p.m. • Alia provides brief astrological consultation sessions to individuals, couples, and families. $1.50 per minute. No appointment necessary. Call 719-0782; astrolibration@gmail.com. Astrology Basics for Self-Healing and Fulfilling Heart’s Desires with Laurel Emrys • Sept. 7, 28, Oct. 5; 1-3 p.m.; Oct. 15, Nov. 23; 7-9 p.m. • This class enables students to learn the basic language of astrology, and is designed to open a world of deep self-knowledge. Students will learn more about personal identity and how to bring desires to manifestation. $40/class. Call 761-7699; info@TrilogyAstrology.com or TrilogyAstrology.com.
Author Events Book Signing and Talk with Brett Bevell, author of Energy Healing for Everyone: A Path to Wholeness and Awakening • Oct. 7, 7 p.m. in the Crazy Wisdom Tea Room • World-renowned energy healer and author Brett Bevell will demonstrate simple user-friendly Essene-inspired energy healing techniques from his new book. These simple techniques promote calm inner peace, and can assist in deepening the path toward spiritual awakening. Free. Call 665-2757; Rachel@crazywisdom.net. Book Signing and Talk with Samantha Harris, author of Fighting Malevolent Spirits: A Demonologist’s Darkest Encounters • Oct. 28, 7 p.m. in the Crazy Wisdom Tea Room • Enjoy a haunting presentation and discussion with published author, paranormal investigator, and demonologist Samantha E. Harris. Harris will share evidence and stories from her most disturbing cases, including a case she worked on with renowned Lorrain Warren (as featured in the movie The Conjuring). A book signing follows the talk. Due to the nature of the presentation, this event is for mature audiences only. Free. Call 6652757; rachel@crazywisdom.net. Book Signing and Talk with Lisa Viger, author of Affordable, Easy Raw: How to Go Raw on $10 a Day • Nov. 18, 7 p.m. in the Crazy Wisdom Tea Room • Join Lisa as she discusses the benefits of a raw food diet and shares tips on how to transition to a raw food diet affordably. Free. Call 665-2757; rachel@crazywisdom.net.
Bodymind Therapies Easy Walking on Ice: Mind Body Awareness in Action through the Alexander Technique with Kathleen Moore • Sept. 17- Dec., alternate Wednesdays; 12-1 p.m. • If you fell on the ice last winter, here’s the good news: there’s a way to walk and move that will help you remain “up,” now and next winter, too. Alexander Technique relieves pain and prevents its origins. For pricing, call 668-8146; kathy@moore-voice.com or moore-voice. com
Body Work BodyWorks Sampler Open House with Pat and Dave Krajovic, Debra Williams, Erika Champagne, Kimfa Pepper, Jennifer VanDerwal, and Raj Kumar • Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m. • Sample some of the many services BodyWorks has to offer: amethyst mat, ascension breathwork, cranial sacral therapy, hot stone chair massage, Thai massage, BARS (Access Consciousness), and more. $18/1, 15-minute session or $45/3, 15-minute treatments. Contact relax@bodyworkshealingcenter.com or BodyWorksHealingCenter.com. MNRI Dynamic and Postural Reflex Pattern Integration with Dawn Burnell-Powers • Oct. 1-4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • The Masgutova Method focuses on the restoration and maturation of primary movements, reflexes, coordination systems, skills for optimal performance of natural mechanisms, developmental processes, brain functioning, and sensory-motor integration. Stimulating reflex patterns allows fulfillment of all potentials within movement abilities and learning skills. For OT, PT, and SLP therapists or parents or adults with sensory motor or learning challenges. $675. Call 810-231-9042; info@jump-in-products. com or jump-in-products.com. A Touch of Thai Massage Monthly Playshop with Tatianah Thunberg and Kelly Kempter • Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16; 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. • Acquaint yourself with the potent floor-based healing art practice of Thai yoga massage. Learn to relax while using your body weight and gravity to apply pressure. Gain confidence in using a wide variety of stretching techniques, while stretching your own body. Using breath and movement, we will create a safe, playful environment of healing touch for both giver and receiver. $25 ($20 in advance). Call 223-4156; SacredBreathHealingStudies@gmail.com or sacredbreathhealingstudies.blogspot.com.
Book Discussion Groups Crazy Wisdom Monthly Book Discussion • Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19; 7:30-9 p.m. in the Crazy Wisdom Community Room • The monthly book discussion connects participants through selection, reading, and discussion of books from Crazy Wisdom Bookstore’s diverse inventory. All book selections will be available at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore at a 30% discount. Discussion is free. Call 665-2757; rachel@crazywisdom. net or visit the Crazy Wisdom Monthly Book Discussion page on meetup.com for more information. Sept. 12 • Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed To Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown, hosted by Rachel Pastiva. Oct. 17 • Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom by Rick Hanson, hosted by Rachel Pastiva. Nov. 21 • Your Soul’s Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born by Robert Schwartz, hosted by Rachel Pastiva. Dec. 19 • The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things: Fourteen Natural Steps to Health and Happiness by Larry Dossey, MD, hosted by Rachel Pastiva. Jewel Heart Readers • Sept. 8, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9; 7-8:30 p.m. • Enjoy lively discussion on monthly dharma-related book selections with fellow sangha. Free (donations welcome). Call 994-3387; programs@jewelheart.org or jewelheart.org.
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