The accredited master’s degree offered at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine requires students to take 460 hours of herbs, and more than 800 hours of diagnosis. Herbal study includes individual herbs and herbal formulas, formula preparation, and herb-drug interactions. Graduates are well prepared to responsibly prescribe individualized Chinese herbs and formulas. For more information, call 352-3712833 or visit www.DragonRises.edu. Photos: Page 6: Sheila Miller and Linda Barbour prepare a formula in the student clinic. Below: Chinese Herbs are tracked with batch number and date.
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Events at Amrit
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he Mayapuris Kirtan Yoga Weekend, “Expressions of Love,” will be held Aug. 5-7 at the Amrit Yoga Institute. Workshops will include vocal training, basic melody and rhythm training (harmonium and mridanga), classical temple dance, mantra meditation and kirtan. The $300 tuition includes program, lodging, and meals. Reiki I and Reiki II will be held Aug. 26-28. This workshop includes traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho I and II Attunements (Shoden and Okuden) hands-on curriculum, and the Amrit Integrative Methodology. Participants will receive three traditional Japanese Reiki sacred symbols and learn to use Reiki to heal and transform yourself and be empowered to offer Gendai Reiki to others. Teachers: Devdasi and Mohan. The $350 tuition includes manual, certification, meals, and lodging. Contact Amrit Yoga Institute 352685-3001 or visit www.amrityoga.org.
Yoga
Gentle Yoga Studio Gentle Yoga Chair Yoga
Claudia Saldarriaga Certified Yoga Instructor
www.gentleyogabyclaudia.com
352-362-2791
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