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Complete Listing of Classes & Workshops

Monday Meditations
Relaxation Techniques for Surgery
24 Forms Tai Chi Chuan Classes
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Tranquility
Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Cardiac Health
Hatha Yoga
Introduction to Smoking Cessation Program
Day of Healing
Menla Training
Gift Certificates are always available for holidays and special events. Call CHI 860 409 1501 for more information or to order a gift certificate.
Monday Meditations
Research supports the benefits of meditation to reduce stress and anxiety and lower blood pressure. Join us for a drop-in meditation during lunchtime. Quiet the mind during your
busy day and leave feeling calm, peaceful and refreshed.
Cost: Free
Dates:Second and fourth Mondays Sept. 25- Dec. 11, 2006
Time:11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators: Complementary Healthcare - BiosDenise Wolf, R.N., M.S.N., H.N.C., C.H.
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Tranquility
Designed to take one deeper into the body mind connection, this unique combination of Qi Gong, Yoga and Tai Chi movements, will open the doors to deeper levels of relaxation, rejuvenation and peace of mind.
Dates: Monday nights, class begins September 18th,2006
Time: 6: 15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 8 Week Program
Cost: $80.00
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators: Stan Baker Licensed Acupuncturist, Tai Chi, Certified Master Instructor
24 Forms Tai Chi Chuan Classes
Let Master Instructor Jay Van Schelt share with you over 17 year's experience of sharing the practice of Tai Chi's 24 forms, this yang style form is one of the most popular tai chi forms and is practiced world wide.
Dates: Thursday nights, class begins September 21, 2006
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 8 week program
Cost: $80.00
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators Jay VanSchelt, Tai Chi, Certified Master Instructor and 6th Degree Black Belt
Hatha Yoga
Yoga is a gentle, safe, effective discipline to improve your quality of life, increase flexibility, and reduce the effects of stress while increasing stamina and strength. Join us to enhance your physical and mental well being, improve posture, boost your immune system, and regulate the internal organs, circulation and hormonal systems. Learn to relax, breathe fully and connect to your inner self. Challenge yourself physically to bring strength and vitality to your muscular organs while honoring your body’s natural limitations. Do something just for you, you deserve it!
Cost: $90.00 for 8 week program
Dates: 8 Week Program - Wednesday Mornings beginning September 20,2006
Time9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators:Mary Ellen Mullins
Core Yoga
Combining the best of Yoga and Pilates principles. A relaxing yet invigorating hour of core strengthening exercises with emphasis on proper spinal alignment mixed with mindful breathing and stretching techniques. Benefits include stress reduction, increased strength and flexibility, improved posture and muscular balance. Thick mat recommended
Cost: $90.00 for 8 week program
Dates: 8 Week Program - Friday Mornings beginning September 22,2006
Time9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators:Mary Ellen Mullins
Relaxation Techniques for Surgery
Waiting for your upcoming surgery can become a time of apprehension. You can be more relaxed and enhance your healing through hypnotherapy, visualization, energy therapy and breathy work. You will acquire tools you can utilize relive stress and anxiety, accelerate haling and help control pain. Be prepared for surgery by learning how to experience peace of mind and understanding the profound effect the mind has on the body and spirit. This class is also being offered on an individual basis and tailored to your specific needs.
Cost: $25.00
Dates: Monday, October 9, 2006 or call 860.409.1501 to schedule an individual session
Times: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators: Denise Wolf, RN, MSN, HNC, CH
Introduction to Smoking Cessation Program
Hypnotherapy and Acupuncture are successful means to assist you in quitting smoking. When applied together, your chances of stopping improve dramatically. Hypnotherapy can help you break patterns by enhancing the subconscious mind to overcome the smoking habit. Acupuncture uses specific points to help the body's detoxification process while calming physical and mental cravings to smoke.
Cost: Free
Dates:Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Time: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m.
Location: CHI Avon
Facilitators: Stan Baker, Licensed Acupuncturist and Denise Wolf, RN, MSN, HNC, CH
Day of Healing
In appreciation of the Farmington Valley community, Complementary HealthCare Institute's (CHI) is offering a free day of healing. We invite you to come and experience massage, energy therapy, hypnotherapy, Tai Chi/ Qigong, acupuncture, relaxation techniques or meditation.
Cost: Free
Dates:Thursday, September 28, 2006
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration: Call (860) 409-1501 to pre-register
Location: CHI Avon
Facilitators: CHI Health Professionals
Holistic Nursing Seminar
This seminar will introduce the nurse to experiencing things from a more holistic perspective by developing an understanding of holism through education, self-discovery and research. Mind /body/spirit dynamics can be understood by health professionals, to promote personal development as well as to fully understand their patients on a new advanced level. Learning how the mind is linked to the body and spirit can make a difference in how we care for ourselves and our patients. Discussion will include;
- holism in health care
- mind/body/spirit in health care
- opening up to our innate intuition
- where some complementary therapies fit into our current health care system
- self care techniques for every day use
This will be an experiential, fun, interactive seminar!
Facilitator: Denise Wolf, RN, MSN, HNC, CH
Please call Denise Wolf, Complementary HealthCare Institute, 860.409.1501, ext. 2121 for further information.
Nursing Empowerment Seminar
An experiential seminar - View Testimonials
This seminar is designed specifically to empower nurses through self-care, experience and process. Learning about our innate intuition, patterns and belief systems can empower us to better care for ourselves and our patients/clients. We will learn to handle emotional circumstances while maintaining a calm centered approach. Discussion and experiences will include:
- thoughts, patterns and beliefs
- connecting mind/body/spirit
- mindfulness meditation, breath work and visualization
- progressive relaxation, energy flow and intuition
- presence and mindfulness as a way of living
- and other self care techniques
Facilitator: Denise Wolf, RN, MSN, HNC, CH
Please call Denise Wolf, Complementary HealthCare Institute, 860.409.1501, ext. 2121 for further information.
Stress Reduction Workshop for Health Professionals
There has been growing concern about work stress and its impact on health care professionals. This six week workshop is designed to provide the tools and education needed for individuals to experience a greater sense of well being by enhancing their own natural energy resources. Health care professionals can perform nurturing activities without depleting their own energy by learning to maintain and balance emotional, mental and spiritual reserve. In these one and half hour classes, participants will learn the art of mindful meditation, creative visualization, listening skills, breath work, and the mind/ body/spirit dynamics that will assist them to better utilize their energy from a place of personal experience. Participants will learn how to deal with time and energy management, aggressive behavior and other emotional circumstances while maintaining a calm, focused approach evolving from a centered, heartfelt space.
* We are currently studying participant outcomes based on this workshop.
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