ACU-LUNCH BREAK
NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE A SESSION ON AUGUST 12 and AUGUST 19
When: 11:30am – 1:00pm Tuesday mornings
Cost: $12 per session, prepay 6 for $60
Want an alternative to a fast-food lunch? Find it difficult to schedule an hour
treatment for yourself? Then try this mid-day stress reliever.
Drop in between 11:30 and 12:15 on Tuesday mornings and receive a simple
acupuncture treatment to relieve stress. We will alternate between two
protocols, one involving five needles in each ear, and a second using a total of
four points on the tops of the hands and feet. Enjoy relaxing music and a view
of nature as you sit with others who are also seeking some mid-day peace and
quiet. Needles will remain in place for 20-30 minutes.
When your treatment is done, feel free to fill your travel mug with some calming
herbal tea as you return to your day.
Please call 703-623-8340 for more information. If you are new to acupuncture, it
is best if we can have a short discussion prior to your first treatment as we
want the treatment space to remain as quiet as possible.
Yoga Classes with Julia Kalish – NEW SESSIONS BEGIN JULY 18 and JULY 30
Julia Kalish is offering classes on Monday nights (5:30-6:30 pm for Advanced
Beginners; 6:45-7:45 for Beginners) and Thursday nights (5:30-6:30 for Advanced
Beginners). Five week sessions begin July 28 and July 31 and are $80. Please
call Julia for more information or to register: 703-283-7810 or visit her
website at www.doubledogyoga.com
Cost:
Drop-in rate is $18/class. Eight week sessions begin Sept. 8 and Sept. 11. Please call before dropping in.
TWELVE STEPS TO HEALTHY BREAST CARE
When: Tuesday evening July 29, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Cost: $30; Bring a friend and you each pay only $25.
International yoga instructor and author Shakta Khalsa and Certified Massage
Therapist Tracey Baroody will provide you with information on the relationship
between the endocrine system, lymphatic system, and healthy breasts. You will
learn yoga asanas to promote endocrine function and a simple lymphatic
self-massage routine that you can practice everyday to maintain and enhance your
breast health.
Shakta teaches and writes about women’s health and yoga – learn more by visiting
www.shaktakhalsa.com. Tracey Baroody has been certified in massage therapy for
nine years, and has been practicing lymphatic drainage therapy for the past two
years. Call Tracey to register for this class, 703-568-9224.
T’AI CHI WITH ED BALANCHINE
When: Tuesday evenings August 5 – September 23
Cost: $160 ($144 if registered by July 22nd)
Register: Call Tracey at 703-568-9224
T’ai Chi is a series of movements first developed as a martial art and now
widely practiced
as a health exercise. This calming series of movements boosts enery and eases
tension. Ed has been a student of T'ai Chi for 20 years.
HeaLing from the Core - Grounding and Healthy Boundaries
When: August 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $20
Have you ever felt drained after interacting with some people, and energized
after being with others? Have you wondered what people mean when they talk about
being “grounded,” or how to sense your own energy? Instructor Angela Stevens
will guide you to answers to these questions and others through a variety of
body and energy awareness exercises. Sensing your own energy is easier than you
think, and is a powerful tool for your professional and personal life. Call
Tracey Baroody at 703-568-9224 for more information
FALL CLASSES
It’s not too early to think about staying healthy this fall with our classes and
workshops! Register with payment before August 1st and take $10 off the cost of
a class series, and $5 off the cost of a single workshop or event (does not
include the Tea Tasting). For more information on any of these events, please
call Sharon at 703-623-8340 or contact Sharon via email.
Free Friday Nights Continue! 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Sept 5 – Introduction to Qigong
Qigong is the practice of simple and subtle
movements which help to balance the body's energy, or "qi." It has been used
for centuries in the East as preventative medicine and to address specific
health concerns. Join us as Pauline Reid teaches some simple qigong exercises
that you can easily integrate into your daily life to enjoy better health and
a sense of equanimity.
- Sept 12 – Introduction to T’ai Chi
An ancient art for today's world, T'ai Ch has been described as a moving
meditation. Learn graceful, flowing movements to keep you centered in today's
busy world.
- Sept 19 – Introduction to Brain Gym
Brain Gym uses movement as a method to facilitate learning. Linda Glick
will lead you through some very simple exercises that will help you learn
faster, stay more focused and organized, and bring projects to completion
successfully.
- Sept 26 - TEA TASTING with Brian Wright. $30 for this event. Registration
required.
Creating Wellness Within – the Healing Power of Qigong
QIGOng afternoon workshop
Learn how to cultivate your internal qi to reach your greatest potential for
health and happiness. Based on the teachings and writings of Roger Jahnke,
Pauline will explore a variety of movements applicable to anyone desiring better
health, less stress, and greater inner peace.
When: Saturday September 13, 2:30 – 5:00pm
Cost: $35, Register by September 8 by calling Sharon at 703-623-8340.
Creating Wellness Within – the Healing Power of Qigong Six Week Course
This course will allow an in-depth study of the various ways in which to work
with your qi, including Circulating, Qi, Purifying Qi, and Transforming Qi,
following the Ten Phases of Qi Cultivation as outlined in Jahnke’s latest book,
The Healing Promise of Qi. Pauline will draw on her vast knowledge and
experience of many different forms of Qigong as she helps you adjust movements
to meet your physical capabilities and offers practical advice about creating
and maintaining a regular Qigong practice.
When: Saturday afternoons 2:30 – 4pm (Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Nov. 15, Nov.
22).
Cost: $130, Register by Sept. 15 by calling Sharon at 703-623-8340.
Pauline Reid has studied and taught Qigong and Tai Chi Chuan for many years. Her
studies have included intensive retreats around the world and with various
Qigong Masters. She is a member of the Peaceable Dragon consortium.
T’AI CHI – An Ancient Art for Today’s World
When:
Session 1 Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 – 7:30 beginning Sept 17. There is no
class Nov 26th. Optional Review class is December 3.
Session 2 Saturday Mornings, 9:00-10:15am, Oct 4, 18, 25; Nov 1, 15, 22:
Dec 6, 13 with Optional Review class Dec 22
Cost: $160 for ten sessions plus review class
Register: Please register with payment by September 5th.
T’ai Chi imparts the experience of stability, a deep connection to both to
oneself and others, and a wonderful lightness born of the awakened spirit. T’ai
Chi lets us relax into our true being and enjoy life fully. The practice helps
us to both slow down and to wake up; to relax profoundly while remaining
completely alert, to quiet the mind and to center oneself. A full “round” takes
seven to ten minutes to practice and requires only a small, flat space.
This class will teach the first third of the Yang Style Short Form as taught by
Professor Cheng Man-Ching in a series of weekly classes. In addition to the
weekly classs, there is a free (optional) introductory class on September 12th,
and a final (optional) review class at the end of the series. Each class will
last for one hour and will include specific verbal instructions, clear
demonstrations, and hands-on corrections.
The instructor, Anne Smyers, has been studying with and teaching T’ai Chi for
thirty years with the T’ai Chi Foundation, founded by Patrick Watson, senior
student of Grandmaster Cheng. She credits T’ai Chi with helping her to remain
centered in a world of ceaseless movement and distraction.
BRAIN GYM – PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Brain Gym Professional Training will be held October 18 and 19 and November 8
and 9th. Details will be available soon.
SOUNDER SLEEP WORKSHOP
When: Saturday, October 4. 1:00-6:00pm
Details coming soon!
CREATIVITY & COLLAGE
When: Sunday, October 5th. 2:00 – 5:00pm.
Cost: $75 includes instruction and materials
Our creative life connects us to a deeper sense of self. With guidance from
Artist Anita Champ, explore design and assembling using hand-made papers
(provided). Reconnect to your creativity and make some beautiful gifts – for
friends, family, or yourself! View Anita’s work at alchamp.com, and at our
studio and offices. Call Tracey to register for this class: 703-568-9224.
ORGANIC SKINCARE & SPA PRODUCTS
When: Saturday, October 25th. 2:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: $4 - $10 per item
Create scented bath salts, body oils, herbal bath teas, and more using pure
essential oils, sea salt, and dried organic herbs (some from our own gardens!).
You will package each item, making it ready for gift-giving. Pay only for what
you make. Call Tracey to register for this class: 703-568-9224.
FLEXAWARE™ – OUTGROWING PAIN
When: Sunday, October 26th. 3:00 – 5:00pm
These simple exercises promote recovery from back pain, injuries, even asthma
because they relax tight muscles, strengthen weak ones, and improve the
mobility of the spine and the ribs. Call Tracey to register, 703-568-9224.
Call 703-623-8340 for more information
Schedule subject to change.
