In this engaging weekly class, you'll use the Resistance Stretching method to strengthen while you stretch! You'll cover the 16 primary muscle groups of your body and zoom in on any problem areas you may have. Learn how to use the stretches to release your aches and pains and to take yourself to the next level of fitness.

This class is taught by Kristen Peairs, Certified Resistance Stretching Trainer, and founder of Leap Ah-ha Coaching.

Kristen first experienced Resistance Stretching in the fall of 2008 and immediately knew that this was just what she'd been looking for - a form of exercise that was engaging, relaxing, and immensely effective for the building of flexible, functional, strength. "I was already fit, but the Resistance Stretching took me to the next level. My posture has improved and my low back, knees, and shoulders are all more comfortable." said Kristen.

Instructor: Kristen Peairs, Leapahacoaching.com
614-209-6636

Cost:

$15 drop in (applies to a series)
$50/4 classes

Nia is a comprehensive, holistic exercise approach designed with a combination of nine classic movement forms, including dance, tai chi, and yoga. It simultaneously addresses the body, mind, emotions, and spirit and “puts them on the same page”.

Experience a FUN way to feel better!

Please CALL to confirm class schedule.

Instructor: Kim Kalfas, Naturopath, certified Nia instructor, drkimberlykalfas.com
330-416-6551

Cost:

$15 drop in
$50 for four weeks

Gentle and nurturing Kripalu style yoga. Practice focuses on breathing, stretching and strengthening positions. Special emphasis on self-awareness and self-care, toning, lengthening, aligning, balancing, quieting, appreciating.

Instructor: Ginger Hays-Kochheisser, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, Licensed Massage Therapist
614-337-1744

Cost:

$15 drop in (applies to a series)
$50/4 classes (used during a 6 week period)

Nithya Yoga is the newest system of yoga out of India based on the oldest yogic texts. Nithya Yoga offers direct, rapid transformation of any person: body, mind and spirit, no matter the age or the flexibility of the body. This is because Nithya Yoga is more concerned with How you move the body rather than the movement or asana itself.

Nithya Yoga has provided individuals with greater volume of breath, lowered BP and greater flexibility as by-products of the practice. The real effects are seen in those individuals who are reporting greater clarity about who they are, about increased self-worth, and in maintaing inner peace beyond the class.

Instructor: Bodhanaa, RYT 500 from Center for Wholeness in Clintonville, Oh; Ordained Nithya Yoga Acharya (teacher) from Bidadi Ashram, Bangalore India, Licensed Massage Therapist since 1995
937-768-1493

Cost:

$15 drop in
$50 for four weeks

The Alexander Technique is a way to eliminate the functional causes of posture related body issues. Many muscular, spinal and joint issues are only as permanent as the habits that cause them. As people learn the Technique, they are surprised that they can make lasting changes in the way they walk, in their degree of muscular tension and the shape of their posture.

Using the Alexander Technique, you can learn to strip away harmful habits, heighten your self-awareness, and use your thought process to restore your original poise. Understanding more of how your body works leads you on a path of comfort and pleasure in all of your activities.

Instructor: Ann Austin is a Certified Alexander Technique Teacher. She has been in private practice since 2001.
614-783-3712

Cost:

$150 for the 4 Class Series
Deposit of $50

This is a two day class with lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice time. The class includes explanation of the Anthakrana and why and how to use it, learning all the elements of an attunement and learning how to give them. Learning the Healing Attunement and how to give one. Learning new symbols and how to use them. There is a great deal of hands-on practice time so students become confident and successful Reiki Master/Teachers.

Sixteen continuing education hours available for massage therapists.

Presenter: Candy Rose-Lucas, LMT, Reiki Master/Teacher
614-353-8545

Cost:

$500

A certified La Stone instructor will be in Columbus for four days to provide this in-depth training to Licensed Massage Therapists. Upon completion of the course.

In this Original Body class you will learn how to use heated stones and chilled stones coupled with Swedish massage strokes and Energy balancing techniques to support the full experience of LaStone Therapy. Students learn how to heat and chill the stones and how to control the various temperatures of the stones for use on the client within a therapy session.

We focus on Contraindications and why Geo-thermo-therapy is the answer to aiding your clients in physical and emotional self healing. We explain the philosophy encompassing the power of breath, stone placement balanced with ceremony and the effects that authentic LaStone® Therapy treatment has on the “Body-Mind-Soul”. Finally, you will learn how to properly care for your stones and equipment and how to honor the “Harvest” of gathering your own stones so that you can continue to add stones to your original set of hot and cold stones.

LMT’s will receive 30 Continuing Education hours credit for this class.

Instructor: Kathleen Willow
Cost: $675, plus the purchase of required hot and cold stone sets (about $450)

Call Carol Oswald to register at 614-975-7594
Alternate contact: Emily Harrison, Hiring and Training Manager, Kenneth’s Hair Salons and Day Spas, 614-324-2452

Using the energy of the group of fellow travelers and professional guidance

Detect – Discern – Decode – Learn – Realize - Connect

DERIVE meaning and value from your Journeying Experience

Prerequisite:

Past Lives Journeying Workshop OR

Previous Past Lives workshops/regressions with Ellen

Presenter: Ellen Seigel, LCSW, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapiist
614-842-4374

Cost:

$40

Do you want to feel energetic, have a healthy appetite, be active…..then detox is for you!

This workshop will reveal secrets of Ancient Indian Ayurvedic Health Practices

• Learn simple, safe, sustainable, detox (cleansing) techniques
• Ayurvedic detox remedies that you can do it at home
• Daily regimen and seasonal regimen
• Identify your body type & modify your diet for a healthy lifestyle

Cost:

$25

Learn to use stones to enhance your treatments and save your hands!

Therapists will learn history, care and use of stones, techniques with hot and cold applications and will be able to perform a one-hour full body treatment.

Registration requires advance payment. Class size will be limited to 6-8 people, so enroll early!

Instructor: Emily Arnold, LMT
614-202-0949

Cost:

$195

Is your infant, toddler or young child presenting challenges that confuse and frustrate you? Is your child suffering from bonding resistance, inappropriate acting out, a sleep disorder, agitated restlessness or digestive or feeding complications? Are you receiving calls of concern from the day care center or school? Consider that the root of your child’s behavioral or developmental challenge may be a result of birth trauma.

Drawing from the fields of infant consciousness, craniosacral therapy and neuroeffective research, this informative evening presents breaking news on how in-utero experiences, standard labor and delivery practices and postpartum bonding or lack of it influences infant and child behaviors. You will learn one self-calming technique that you can use immediately to calm yourself and your child.

Presenter: Aureal Williams, BSN, RN, LMT, VCSW is registered nurse, licensed massage therapist and certified craniosacral therapist. The focus of her practice is with families, particularly prenatal and postpartum women, newborns, infants, toddlers and preteens. The work that she does helps to repair the bond between mother and child and helps resolve the effects birth trauma has on current behaviors. Her practice is in Cincinnati, Ohio and she travels occasionally to Columbus, Ohio to work with families there.
513.706.7332 or aureal@aurealwilliams.com

Cost:

$35

This class for Licensed Massage Therapists, who have not had training in Asian Bodywork principles, to prepare them for more advanced Tui Na training and teach them a few basic Tui Na techniques (Chinese Asian Bodywork medical massage) to enhance their massage practice.

Students will be able to:

• Describe the historical foundation of Tui Na
• List functions of Yin and Yang
• Describe basics of Five Element Theory
• Draw the flow pattern of energy through the body
• Describe the Zang Fu organ system theory
• List twenty essential Empirical Points
• Demonstrate nine Primary Manipulations
• Describe the Theory of Gua Sha and demonstrate its use

Presenter: Mary Dinneen, Registered Acupuncturist, LMT
614-975-6752

Cost:

$190

Relaxation Massage Classes for EveryBody - Improve your health & your relationships, relieve your stress, ease your aches & pains and increase your overall well-being!
-Private or small group classes with personalized attention. No experience necessary, only a willingness to learn.
-Hands-on experience. Learn techniques that relieve stress and tension, without hurting your hands or body.
-Experience receiving massage from your partner and the instructor. Four-handed bliss!
-Leave confident in your skills, and with handouts for your future reference.
-Positive touch can heal wounds, break down barriers, communicate feelings, and support intimacy. Make a date to connect with someone today!

Diane is pleased to offer these non-sexual classes in support of human connections. These basic massage classes are meant for all pairs, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, racial or other status, who come together for connection through touch. This experience is intended for people who want to learn how to give a great massage as a personal skill, to their friends, family and loved ones. It doesn't require any previous knowledge, just that you bring your compassion and willingness to learn.

This Group Class will discuss Back, Neck & Shoulders. Other classes in the series will work on other parts of the body to support your training in doing a basic full body massage with your partner.

Instructor: Diane Fisher, LMT
740-972-8069

Cost:

$75 per person

Experience the joy of Laughter Yoga with Meg Scott a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. Laughter Yoga is a mild aerobic exercise combining clapping, laughing and deep breathing exercises with playful group activity.

Meg will explain the history and benefits of Laughter Yoga using a colorful PowerPoint presentation and lead a Laughter Yoga session and relaxation.

No yoga experience necessary. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes.

Presenter: Meg Scott, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher
614-216-9371

Cost:

$20

Bring more joy into your life and the lives of others! Boost your immune system and your mood with simple breathing and laughing exercises.

Join this 2-day leader training workshop to learn everything you need to lead a Laughter Club or incorporate laughter therapy into yoga or fitness classes, the workplace, or programs with seniors or school age children. You will receive a Laughter Yoga certificate, 50-page manual, and free listing of your events on the Laughter Yoga web site.

Presenter: Meg Scott, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher
614-216-9371

Cost:

$250