Exploring Chakra Energy Balance
$355.00
Exploring Chakra Energy Balance
This 8-week workshop offers an overview of the primary 7 Chakras from traditional concepts to practical applications using a digital course manual that includes history, theory, discussion, personal application and journaling, visual art, taste, mudras, music, and vibrational sound, with yoga asanas, flows, meditations, and sacred chants as they relate to each week’s focus, followed by an added introduction to the wider Chakra energy system. This course is designed for personal edification and it will provide yoga teachers with a concise platform to share with students. This workshop will take place on 8 consecutive Monday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm - January 8 through February 26 at the beWellnessArts Studio, 618 Washington Street. Light, organic refreshments relating to each chakra will be served, as appropriate, at each session. The class is limited to 10 participants to ensure the fullest experience for all. Week 1 - OVERVIEW: * An introduction of the course, personal introductions, an overview of Chakras 0-8, a mindful exploration of each individual’s current energy balance followed by a full chakra-centered yoga flow session, with chanting, music, and meditation. Week 2 - The Earth: Muladhara - The Root Chakra flowing from Vasundhara - The Earth Star Chakra foundation, courage, self-acceptance Week 3 - The Self: Swadhisthana – The Sacral Chakra – sacred home of the self, sweetness, creation, joy Manipura - The Solar Plexus Chakra - personal power, commitment, strength Week 4 – The Connection to Everything: *Anahata – The Heart Chakra – love and compassion Week 5 – The Bridge between Heart and Mind *Vishuddha – The Throat Chakra – communicating your truth, hearing the truth Week 6 – The Seat of Wisdom: Ajna - The Third Eye Chakra - discernment, intuition, wisdom, inner light Week 7 - Transcendence: Sahasrara - The Crown Chakra - sacredness of being Vyapini – The Soul Star Chakra aura radiance, wholeness - spiritual dualism of life on earth Week 8 - Integration: * This final class incorporates all the Chakras with a full, joyfully balancing yoga/meditation session followed by a celebration of being with light refreshments * With an additional 4 hours of scheduled meditation leadership - designing and leading 2 chakra energy focused meditation sessions - 20 Yoga Alliance CEU's are available for registered Yoga Teachers. Course Designer/Facilitator: Christina Collins-Smith, MLA, LMT, E-RTY 500, YACEP Christina@beWellArts.com "It is with a sense of gratitude that I present the long-proven, life-changing, concepts in this course because I know from personal experience how the understanding of simple practices, such as balancing the many-faceted energy centers of our being, can lead to a deeper understanding of self and our ability to accept and nurture sustainable happiness both within and without. When in sync, as they are made to be, the body, mind, and spirit gracefully uplift us to our higher selves. I welcome the opportunity to introduce you to an opportunity not only to experience this peaceful sense of self but to offer the practices that will allow you to maintain that balance." - Christina Collins-Smith * 8-week workshop on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM. The class size is limited to 10 participants. *Course fee $355 - Payment may be made in 2-parts*: 50% +$178.00 before the start of Week 1 and the final 50% of $177.00 before the start of Week 4. *If you wish to make a 2-part payment contact Christina@beWellArts.com for a Venmo, Square, or PayPal invoice, as preferred. Pinkest Pink Sponsorship
$200.00
Buy two tickets to the Pinkest Pink Interactive Art Adventure - with a little bit more to support the Wellness Arts and you will be listed on the Pinkest Pink Sponsors list - with a little pink surprise added at the event for every sponsor.
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Chair Yoga: Designing and Leading Gentle Movement Classes. A 2-day workshop for Yoga Teachers, Senior Caregivers, Corporate and Organizational Facilitators. JANUARY 20 + 21, 2024
$240.00
Chair Yoga: Designing and Leading Gentle Movement Classes. A two-day workshop for Yoga Teachers, Senior Caregivers, Corporate and Organizational Facilitators. January 20 + 21, 2024. January 20 and 21, 2024 from 9:30am - 4:30pm with light lunch included at the beWellnessArts Studio, 616 Washington Street, Cumberland, Maryland. 21502. This class is designed to empower yoga teachers, senior caregivers, corporate and organizational facilitators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to teach safe and effective chair yoga classes. Chair Yoga is a good choice for anyone who is in a busy environment and needs a quick reset during the work day, or someone who cannot easily get down on or up from a mat on the floor. This workshop will focus on the benefits of chair yoga, including enhancing focus, improving mobility, balance, flexibility, and even reducing arthritic pain. Additionally, participants will learn how to incorporate breathing techniques that help to enhance mental clarity and reduce anxiety. The workshop will also cover how chair yoga can support a healthy lifestyle by encouraging participants to explore their options for movement and mindful rest while learning to understand and honor their body’s limitations. Recommended by many doctors and health care professionals, the practice of gentle yoga movements, when practiced regularly, can make a difference. The fact is that participants just feel better after a chair yoga session! Course Outline of Content to be Covered: (a digital manual is included for course support and future reference.) I. Introduction: A. Review the Benefits of Chair Yoga - maintaining balance, flexibility, range of motion, increased mental clarity, reduced anxiety, reduced arthritis pain. B. Understanding the unique needs of the target population - emphasizing that chair yoga is a gentle, accessible practice that can be modified to suit nearly any body regardless of health issues or limitations. II. Basic Anatomy and Physiology: A. Age-related changes in musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. B. Common health concerns and contraindications. C. Addressing cognitive decline, hearing, and vision impairments. D. Supporting participants with chronic conditions or disabilities. E. Importance of balance, flexibility, and strength training. III. Foundational Chair Yoga Principles: A. Chair yoga basics - types of chairs, props, and equipment. B. Creating a safe and supportive environment. C. Emphasizing breath awareness, mindfulness, and relaxation. IV. Hands-On Practice: Key Chair Yoga Poses - Modifying traditional yoga poses for chair yoga. A. Warm-up and breathwork. B. Focus on the spine for flexibility. C. Poses for upper body: neck, shoulders, and arms. D. Poses for lower body: hips, legs, and feet. E. Poses for balance, stability, and strength. F. Relaxation and guided meditation. G. Breakdown of poses, modifications, and contraindications. V. Teaching Techniques and Strategies: A. Adapting and sequencing chair yoga classes for different audiences and levels of ability. Exploring options for movement and rest while honoring the body’s limitations. B. Effective cueing and hands-on adjustments. Understanding the importance of safe and accessible modifications for poses and movements. C. Communication and rapport-building with students. D. Cultivating patience, empathy, and compassion in teaching. E. Encouraging inclusivity and a non-competitive atmosphere. F. Integrating chair yoga into existing classes or creating specialized programs. Chair Yoga Workshop: January 20 + 21, 2023 Duration: 12 hours / 2 Days. - 6 hours each day – 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Morning lecture, theory, pose breakdown w/variations, Q+A, discussion. Presenter chair yoga / meditation session before community lunch. Afternoon practice, sequencing, variations, and student-led sessions. Chair Yoga Training Certification - 18 Yoga Alliance CEUs require the design, teaching, and documentation of 3 chair yoga classes to be scheduled in addition to the January 20-21 workshop. The workshop will be held at the beWellnessArts Studio, 616-618 Washington Street, Cumberland, Maryland. 21502 The Workshop Course Fee of $240 includes two days of onsite training, a digital Chair Yoga manual, and a complimentary community lunch included both days. A frame-able certificate will be awarded when course is successfully completed, certifying that the recipient is qualified to lead individual and group chair yoga classes. Instructor: Christina Collins-Smith, MLA, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT, CMMP With a focus on aging gracefully, Christina has spent the last two decades offering community art programs, including yoga – functional yoga flow, and chair yoga, working in her own studio and with the regional hospital, college, art museum, libraries, corporations, organizations, senior centers and retirement communities to create partnerships and opportunities for achieving maximum wellness and enjoyment of life through mindful movement that is synced with breath and intention. Christina has taught art and art history at the undergraduate level for over 18 years at Carroll Community College, and has practiced yoga for over 20 years, earning her E-RYT 500 in early 2023. She is a licensed massage therapist and certified medical massage practitioner, a certified mind-body medicine coach, health and wellness coach, and YogaMedCo yoga coach. She is the Director at beWellnessArts, LLC, The Wellness Arts Director at the Gilchrist Museum of the Arts, a health and wellness coach with UPMC Western Maryland’s Community Health and Wellness Department, designer and facilitator of the “Yoga 4 Wellness” accredited college course and manual, currently taught at Allegany College of Maryland, contributor to the UPMC Real Well quarterly newsletter, and author of “let me be a blessing” to be published in Fall 2024. In this course, Christina welcomes this opportunity to work with leaders who seek to offer the most vibrant experience possible to those who will benefit greatly from regular chair yoga classes. Christina Collins-Smith is proud to be a Yoga Alliance Member and Education Provider. She can be contacted at Christina@beWellArts.com / website: beWellnessArts.net Reaching for the Stars: Cosmic Visionary Partner: Gilchrist Museum beWell Wellness Arts Festival
$1,500.00
The Gilchrist Museum along with beWellnessArts and other wellness sponsors, presenters and facilitators will be presenting an interactive Wellness Arts Festival this October. Plans are for this to be the first of an annual event, so we hope that YOU will join us! As a "Reaching for the Stars: Cosmic Visionary Partner" of the Gilchrist Museum beWell Wellness Arts Festival, you will receive top recognition as a partner in the success of the event: Top listing in print and online. Prominent listing on the event flyer and banner designs, inclusion in every press release. A prime table and presentation space will be available, if desired, along with opportunity to add to swag, as appropriate to your business/organization. If you wish to offer a presentation-demo or workshop, that is also available as needed-wanted-appropriate. Once your donation is received, you will be contacted to discuss the details of your sponsorship so that you can be as involved as you wish. This sponsorship includes unlimited tickets and helps to fund the festival costs and helps to support expenses the event. Please be sure to submit a good phone number and email address with your payment. We look forward to sharing this Wellness Arts Event with you! Questions? Please contact Christina Collins-Smith: Christina@beWellArts.com 410-967-9112 Exploring Chakra Energy Balance
$355.00
Exploring Chakra Energy Balance
This 8-week workshop offers an overview of the primary 7 Chakras from traditional concepts to practical applications using a digital course manual that includes history, theory, discussion, personal application and journaling, visual art, taste, mudras, music, and vibrational sound, with yoga asanas, flows, meditations, and sacred chants as they relate to each week’s focus, followed by an added introduction to the wider Chakra energy system. This course is designed for personal edification and it will provide yoga teachers with a concise platform to share with students. This workshop will take place on 8 consecutive Monday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm - January 8 through February 26 at the beWellnessArts Studio, 618 Washington Street. Light, organic refreshments relating to each chakra will be served, as appropriate, at each session. The class is limited to 10 participants to ensure the fullest experience for all. Week 1 - OVERVIEW: * An introduction of the course, personal introductions, an overview of Chakras 0-8, a mindful exploration of each individual’s current energy balance followed by a full chakra-centered yoga flow session, with chanting, music, and meditation. Week 2 - The Earth: Muladhara - The Root Chakra flowing from Vasundhara - The Earth Star Chakra foundation, courage, self-acceptance Week 3 - The Self: Swadhisthana – The Sacral Chakra – sacred home of the self, sweetness, creation, joy Manipura - The Solar Plexus Chakra - personal power, commitment, strength Week 4 – The Connection to Everything: *Anahata – The Heart Chakra – love and compassion Week 5 – The Bridge between Heart and Mind *Vishuddha – The Throat Chakra – communicating your truth, hearing the truth Week 6 – The Seat of Wisdom: Ajna - The Third Eye Chakra - discernment, intuition, wisdom, inner light Week 7 - Transcendence: Sahasrara - The Crown Chakra - sacredness of being Vyapini – The Soul Star Chakra aura radiance, wholeness - spiritual dualism of life on earth Week 8 - Integration: * This final class incorporates all the Chakras with a full, joyfully balancing yoga/meditation session followed by a celebration of being with light refreshments * With an additional 4 hours of scheduled meditation leadership - designing and leading 2 chakra energy focused meditation sessions - 20 Yoga Alliance CEU's are available for registered Yoga Teachers. Course Designer/Facilitator: Christina Collins-Smith, MLA, LMT, E-RTY 500, YACEP Christina@beWellArts.com "It is with a sense of gratitude that I present the long-proven, life-changing, concepts in this course because I know from personal experience how the understanding of simple practices, such as balancing the many-faceted energy centers of our being, can lead to a deeper understanding of self and our ability to accept and nurture sustainable happiness both within and without. When in sync, as they are made to be, the body, mind, and spirit gracefully uplift us to our higher selves. I welcome the opportunity to introduce you to an opportunity not only to experience this peaceful sense of self but to offer the practices that will allow you to maintain that balance." - Christina Collins-Smith * 8-week workshop on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM. The class size is limited to 10 participants. *Course fee $355 - Payment may be made in 2-parts*: 50% +$178.00 before the start of Week 1 and the final 50% of $177.00 before the start of Week 4. *If you wish to make a 2-part payment contact Christina@beWellArts.com for a Venmo, Square, or PayPal invoice, as preferred. SAT-10/17/20- MORNING SESSION only: Breath-centered practices for vitality, success and transformation with Joseph R. Roberson
$0.00
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS DELAYS -centered practices for vitality, success and transformation with Joseph R. Roberson, author of “One Half Breath At A Time.”
Saturday, OCT17 at The Gilchrist Museum of the Arts 104 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
- Focus on morning stimulating Courage practices such as: BREATH: Kapalabhati, Diaphragmatic Breath, BODY: Sun Salutes & Warrior Power Postures MIND: courage, affirmation, positive thinking, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
“My mission is to bring transformation into the mainstream via Transformative Learning Theory - to dissolve the barrier between spiritual transformation and the kind of transformation that happens when life goes pear-shaped.” - Joseph R. Roberson Website: http://josephroberson.com/one-half-breath-at-a-time-introduction/ On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/yogajoe?epa=SEARCH_BOX *Joseph will also be leading Community Yoga at the Gilchrist on Friday evening, OCT 16th, from 5:30-6:30 PM . See https://www.balanceessentialwellness.com/wellness-arts.html#/ for more details on the Friday Community Yoga sessions. Payments can be transferred to another person but are non-refundable in cash. The PINKEST PINK InterActive Art Adventure 7-10 PM NOV 4, '23
$75.00
The PINKEST PINK InterActive Art Adventure 7-10 PM NOV 4, '23 @ The Gilchrist Museum of the Arts, 104 Washington Street, Cumberland 21502 A Fabulous Pink Evening celebrating the brilliant Stuart Semple color "The Pinkest Pink" with a unique opportunity to be Outlandishly Creative as you explore color contrasts and tones in designing your own painting or sculpture. Paint & Substrates Provided along with complimentary Sweet & Savory Appetizers complimentary Pinkest Pink Cocktail / Mocktail (delish either way), and a cash bar for other treats. Fun will be had and Prizes will be awarded for: the * Pinkest Pink Wardrobe Choice, the * Pinkest Pink Attitude, the * Pinkest Pink Painting, and The * Pinkest Pink Sculpture What to Wear: Pink When: NOV 4, 2023 7:00 - 10:00 PM Who to go with: All Your Fun Friends Where to go: Gilchrist Museum of the Arts 104 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 $75 per ticket supports Wellness Arts Program |