Workshops

Menopause Series

17 Nov 2009 00:15:00 GMT

Monday, November 16, 2009, 7:15 – 8:30pm

Monday's 7:15 - 8:30 pm

Series Dates: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 & 11/16

$75 For the Series Pre-Registration Required

Navigating the Waves of Change. An exploration into information and options for peri menopause, menopause and post menopause. Classes will include yoga and mini lectures.

Led by Wendy Kolanze and Paula Scopino. Guest Speakers include Rachel Donovan, Drs. Tom & Jill Moorcroft, & Dr. Lauren Grouin

Call 860-657-9545 to register.

Yoga Lifestyle Series - Start Date 10/28

19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7 – 8:15pm

4 week series for $75 Pre Registration is Required

Meets Wednesday's 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 & 11/18

Co-taught by Paula Scopino, Temple Symonds & Rita Anderson

Description: Yoga Lifestyle Series

Establish a new relationship with your body with more than just a yoga practice but a whole yoga lifestyle. Whether you are trying yoga for the first time or enhancing your practice, this class is designed to deepen self awareness through yoga, meditation, nutrition and education about the body. Paula, Rita & Temple will offer lifestyle changes, nutrition and other natural solutions to promote better health with everyday living in the context of yoga. Classes will involve developing and supporting a yoga practice as well as learning about different aspects of the body and how to support it with natural medicine and healthy lifestyle choices. Classes will offer: body composition analysis, nutritious recipes, healthy homework assignments, yoga, meditations and more.

Rita Anderson's bio: is a nutritionist and co-owner of Diminishing Dimensions. Rita specializes in a long-term, healthy approach to weight loss as well as comprehensive nutritional education and therapeutic counseling. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut's Nutritional Science program and is certified in eating disorders, kids nutrition and diabetic counseling.

Paula Scopino's bio:

Paula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age by her parents' spiritual explorations and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 1976 and has been teaching continuously since 1978 after receiving her first certification with Ruth Bender (pre Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied with Selvarjan Yesudian, who had a medical therapeutic approach to yoga.
Paula has taught in many different settings, including corporations, hospitals, and fitness and rehabilitation centers. She has studied many different yoga styles all over the country and has been inspired and influenced by numerous wonderful teachers. Her love and interest of yoga, movement, and energy led her to study massage therapy, Reiki, Feldenkrais, and Pilates.

Temple's bio:

"Yoga has made me realize that I am alive, that my beautiful heart beats and that I am never without a map to navigate. I have learned to honor my emotions and always know that this body and this spirit are sacred. When I am lost, I return to my mat and am always found." T.S.

Certifications: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Samadhi Yoga Studio, Manchester, CT in October, 2005
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Sacred Rivers Yoga Studio, Glastonbury, CT in June, 2008
DanceAwakenings Teacher Training, Jai Yoga, South Glastonbury, CT in March, 2008.

Breema

22 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Sunday, November 22, 2009, 8 – 9am

with Patrick Connors

Breema is a way to experience the support of life that is given in each moment. It is a simple way of connecting to life manifesting . Body has weight and body has breath. We give the active mind the job of registering the manifestations of the body. Working with the nine principles of harmony we open doorways to self understanding. Each of us comes to our own experience. It is simple and something each of us can do. It is timeless and connects us to the source of our Being.

Cost: $10 cash and checks only

Patrick Connors is a licensed massage therapist and Breema bodywork practitioner and instructor. He has been studying and practicing Breema for the past 12 years.

Balanced Essence Reiki Trainings

28 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Saturday, November 28, 2009, 10am – 6pm

Saturday, October 31 10am-6pm

Reiki Level 1: Teaches the basics of healing. You will learn how to do a Reiki treatment on yourself and others. Emphasis is placed on self-care and incorporating Reiki into your life. Includes manual and certificate of completion
Cost: $125

Sunday November 1, 10am-6pm

Reiki Level 2: Expands upon information presented in Level 1 and furthers the study of Reiki. Concepts of working with various types of energy related to empowerment, balance, and connection are thoroughly discussed and practiced. Includes manual and certificate of completion.

Cost: $175 Note: discount of $25 will be given if Reiki Level 1 on October 31 is completed.

Saturday November 28, 10am-6pm

Reiki Level 3, Advanced Practitioner
Furthers the study of Reiki and teaches advanced techniques. This course will further empower you as an Advanced Practitioner and enable you to further understand some additional practices and processes involved in Reiki. Includes manual and certificate of completion.
Cost $200

BARBARA FASULO
Reiki Master/Teacher - Certified Energy Healer – Yoga Teacher

My goal is to offer others the opportunity to learn about and/or experience relaxation and healing through Reiki. I believe that each of us has a natural healing ability within us that is supported by Reiki. I have had a private practice since 2004. I also provide services as a consultant to the Integrative Medicine Department at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. Teaching and providing holistic support to others is something I am deeply committed to.

Breema - cancelled 11/29

29 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Sunday, November 29, 2009, 8 – 9am

with Patrick Connors

Breema is a way to experience the support of life that is given in each moment. It is a simple way of connecting to life manifesting . Body has weight and body has breath. We give the active mind the job of registering the manifestations of the body. Working with the nine principles of harmony we open doorways to self understanding. Each of us comes to our own experience. It is simple and something each of us can do. It is timeless and connects us to the source of our Being.

Cost: $10 cash and checks only

Patrick Connors is a licensed massage therapist and Breema bodywork practitioner and instructor. He has been studying and practicing Breema for the past 12 years.

Yoga for Holiday Stress Relief

01 Dec 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Monday, November 30, 2009, 7:30 – 8:45pm

With Dana Foster

It is that time of year again for decorating, shopping, eating, entertaining and enjoying time with family!
Please join us for a class to help offset some of the tensions that arise during this season by focusing on you and your well being. The class will be a blend of meditation, breath work and postures to reduce anxiety and depression and encourage release of stress and promote a feeling of peace.
Appropriate for all levels, but students must be able to lie flat and move up and down from the floor.

Two Mondays - November 30 and December 7, 7:30pm-8:45pm

$25 for the 2 session Series
Pre-registration and pre-payment required

What if you can only make 1 date? $15 for one; pre-registration and pre-payment required

Sorry Class cards will not be accepted

Call 860-657-9545 to register

Full Moon Flow Yoga

03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 7 – 8:45pm

with Erika Halford

Lunar flow yoga combines ancient reverence for the moon with the ancient practice of yoga as a way to balance oneself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. You will experience a candle-lit, rejuvenating practice that includes gentle backbends and hip-opening, forward bends and twists, inversions and a special full moon meditation with ritual offering.

Sunday, November 1 6:00 - 7:45 pm
Wednesday, December 2 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Wednesday, December 30 7:00 - 8:45 pm

The cost is $25.00. Pre-register and receive $5.00 off!

Chakras Workshop with Georgie Ayala

05 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday, December 5, 2009, 5 – 8pm

All you need to know about these energy centers!

Chakra Workshop Description:
If you do Yoga, Reiki, Massage or Meditation, you cannot ignore this class. Even if you are a yoga teacher, practice any healing system or an advanced meditation technique, with this class you will learn the sacred secrets from ancient India and Tibet about chakras. The consciousness has shifted and now it is time for this class. This workshop will explain and will demonstrate more than you can ever imagine. This knowledge is not available in any books, it is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student by a Master.

December 5 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Facilitated by Georgie Ayala

Contact Jill 860-836-2413 or cole.jill@sbcglobal.net
Energy exchange $60.00 USD

Breema

06 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Sunday, December 6, 2009, 8 – 9am

with Patrick Connors

Breema is a way to experience the support of life that is given in each moment. It is a simple way of connecting to life manifesting . Body has weight and body has breath. We give the active mind the job of registering the manifestations of the body. Working with the nine principles of harmony we open doorways to self understanding. Each of us comes to our own experience. It is simple and something each of us can do. It is timeless and connects us to the source of our Being.

Cost: $10 cash and checks only

Patrick Connors is a licensed massage therapist and Breema bodywork practitioner and instructor. He has been studying and practicing Breema for the past 12 years.

Yoga for Holiday Stress Relief

08 Dec 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Monday, December 7, 2009, 7:30 – 8:45pm

With Dana Foster

It is that time of year again for decorating, shopping, eating, entertaining and enjoying time with family!
Please join us for a class to help offset some of the tensions that arise during this season by focusing on you and your well being. The class will be a blend of meditation, breath work and postures to reduce anxiety and depression and encourage release of stress and promote a feeling of peace.
Appropriate for all levels, but students must be able to lie flat and move up and down from the floor.

Two Mondays - November 30 and December 7, 7:30pm-8:45pm

$25 for the 2 session Series
Pre-registration and pre-payment required

What if you can only make 1 date? $15 for one; pre-registration and pre-payment required

Sorry Class cards will not be accepted

Call 860-657-9545 to register

Breema

13 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Sunday, December 13, 2009, 8 – 9am

with Patrick Connors

Breema is a way to experience the support of life that is given in each moment. It is a simple way of connecting to life manifesting . Body has weight and body has breath. We give the active mind the job of registering the manifestations of the body. Working with the nine principles of harmony we open doorways to self understanding. Each of us comes to our own experience. It is simple and something each of us can do. It is timeless and connects us to the source of our Being.

Cost: $10 cash and checks only

Patrick Connors is a licensed massage therapist and Breema bodywork practitioner and instructor. He has been studying and practicing Breema for the past 12 years.

Free Breema Introductory Class

17 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6 – 7pm

with Patrick Connors

Come experience Breema Thursday, December 17, 6:00 pm for Free!

Breema is a way to experience the support of life that is given in each moment. It is a simple way of connecting to life manifesting . Body has weight and body has breath. We give the active mind the job of registering the manifestations of the body. Working with the nine principles of harmony we open doorways to self understanding. Each of us comes to our own experience. It is simple and something each of us can do. It is timeless and connects us to the source of our Being.

Patrick Connors is a licensed massage therapist and Breema bodywork practitioner and instructor. He has been studying and practicing Breema for the past 12 years.

Breema

20 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Sunday, December 20, 2009, 8 – 9am

with Patrick Connors

Breema is a way to experience the support of life that is given in each moment. It is a simple way of connecting to life manifesting . Body has weight and body has breath. We give the active mind the job of registering the manifestations of the body. Working with the nine principles of harmony we open doorways to self understanding. Each of us comes to our own experience. It is simple and something each of us can do. It is timeless and connects us to the source of our Being.

Cost: $10 cash and checks only

Patrick Connors is a licensed massage therapist and Breema bodywork practitioner and instructor. He has been studying and practicing Breema for the past 12 years.