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Our Facilitators & Practitioners |
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Dawn Danis “Noor El Sahar” |
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Dawn has been studying Middle Eastern dance for over five years. She has worked with teachers locally and in the Washington metropolitan area as well as those with a presence on the national and international scene (such as Delilah of Seattle, Washington). Dawn’s stage name, Noor el Sahar, is Arabic and means The Light of Dawn. This name signifies her intent to share her own inner light through dance. For Dawn, dance is both a spiritual and a fitness pursuit. It is a means of sharing and nurturing feminine energy in a supportive environment. Her goal as a teacher is to guide students to a place of confidence and good technique so that belly dance can become an avenue of self-expression. Dawn also has many years of experience in professional massage and bodywork, and is currently a recruiter for a university graduate program. Performance Schedule: TBA Class Offering: Beginning Belly Dance: Wed 5:00 pm This class will focus on basic isolations, belly dance movements and combinations that can be used as building blocks for choreography and improvisation. No previous dance experience required. Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in; such as exercise pants, broom stick skirts, tank tops, sports bras, etc. Dance shoes helpful but not required. Students may wish to bring a mat or towel for floor stretches. Walk-ins welcome at beginners class only. Sorry, no space is available for children or spectators. Class Offering: Intermediate Belly Dance Wed 6:30 pm Open to previous students and those with belly dance experience. Sorry, no space is available for children or spectators. For questions or to register in advance, contact Dawn Danis at mail@dancewithdawn.com, or call 304/258-1471. Classes will be on Wednesday evenings, and will cost $10 each |
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Robin Johnson |
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Robin has been studying yoga for 30 years. It helps her keep on top of her Rheumatoid Arthritis. She completed her certification in Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) this June. IYT integrates the body, mind and spirit which is the true definition of yoga. She is a member of the Yoga Alliance. Her classes will not be yogarobics or contortions 101. Robin prides herself in modifying poses so that even the most mobility restricted can participate in her classes. Classes incorporate therapeutic yoga, somatics, pranayama, meditation, mudra, and guided imagery. If you would like to take one of her classes, please register with her at bija.yoga@gmail.com, or call Robin at 304-262-0143. YOGA CLASSES: Yoga Ease: This class is designed to help one reconnect with the body. Learn stress reduction techniques as well as proper alignments for yoga practice. No previous yoga experience required. Walk ins welcome! Yoga for Everybody: Mixed levels class with all the components of the Yoga Ease class with the presentation of more advanced asanas (poses). No previous yoga experience required. Walk ins welcome! Renew U (restorative yoga): Designed to de-stress the body, mind & spirit. Rediscover a lighter side of yourself through supported poses, guided imagery, pranayama, & yoga nidra. All levels, walk ins welcome. Props: mat, 2 blankets, yoga blocks, strap. Discover your Chakras Workshop: The 7 major Chakra locations correspond to 7 major nerve ganglia along the spine. The Chakras are energy centers that influence basic instincts and relationships with self and others. Learning about the Chakras gives one access to programmed responses so that they can minimize negative effects and maximize positive effects. Through study of the Chakras, one can make changes in thinking by examining programming and in the body through yoga, exercise, diet and healing of illnesses. Working the body and mind together helps life flow more smoothly and harmoniously. This workshop will include Chakra mapping, guided imagery, asana, pranayama, meditation, mudra, mantra and yoga nidra. Learn how to tap into your natural energies. Pre-register with Robin Johnson at bija.yoga@gmail.com or 304-262-0143. Class size limited to 15 participants. Class cost $20. |
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Jeanne Morton, M. Ed |
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Jeanne has life experiences as varied as school guidance counselor to businesswoman. Her spiritual quest began in earnest more than 20 years ago. She has studied and continues to study the Truth found in all great religions, and aspires to lead what Emerson describes as "a useful life." Class: Prosperity and Abundance-Using a spiritual approach to achieving and maintaining prosperity and abundance in health, wealth and relationships, students learn how to awaken to and receive what is theirs by Divine right. If you seem to consistently experience lack in any of these areas, come for a different perspective. Please bring a journal to use throughout the course. Pre-registration is appreciated via email: jeanne@centreforpositiveliving.com Workshop: Mind-Mapping: Spend a fun afternoon creating visually your heart's desires. A very intuitive activity. By creating visually and meditating regularly on the creation, we see materialization of these desires in our daily life. Bring lots of magazines, catalogs, calendars that can be cut-up, scissors. Other items provided. Pre-registration appreciated, but not required. email: jeanne@centreforpositiveliving.com |
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Mary B. Reed |
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is a CPA and National Certified Massage Therapist. In 1984, Mary earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from what is now Shepherd University. She has worked at two companies as their controller and at a CPA firm as a senior accountant. She graduated from the Virginia School of Massage in Winchester, Virginia on March 10, 2000. The modalities Mary uses in her massage practice include, Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascia release, foot reflexology, Reiki energy, chakra balancing, Emotional Freedom Technique, emotional release using Young Living essential oils and raindrop therapy using essential oils. Mary is also a Master in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki method of natural healing. Feng Shui is the study of the flow of energy. Mary has attended several classes on Feng Shui and read over 12 books on it effect on you and your environment. Manifesting a Center of Gratitude is Mary’s dream. The mission is to unify mankind by offering a variety of modalities by which a person may chose to become self-empowered with an open heart full of gratitude. FENG SHUI: Feng Shui is the study of movement of energy and the placement of furniture and objects to bring about balance, harmony, and enhancement of your environment. Pre-registration is required, class size is limited. Cost is $30, with a $5 discount given for early registration. Call Mary at 304-433-2112 or 304-263-6438. REIKI: The Reiki practitioner uses Universal light energy to raise the vibration of a person to aid the person in healing him or herself. Pre-registration is required, class size is limited. Cost is $60, with a $10 discount given for early registration. Call Mary at 304-433-2112 or 304-263-6438. ENERGY CIRCLE:All are invited to experience receiving or giving Reiki. Sick or injured persons are welcomed as well as energy workers with or without massage table. Please call if you want to help or if you would like to experience energy work. Event is FREE. Call Mary at 304-433-2112 or 304-263-6438. |
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E-mail: gratitudectr@earthlink.net |
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The teacher, if indeed wise, does not bid you to enter their house of wisdom, but leads you to the threshold of your own mind. -Kahlil Gibran |
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The antidote of fear is gratitude -Ted Williams, Tuscarora Medicine Man |
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The Divine Design of my life now comes to pass. I now fill the place that I can fill and no one else can fill. I now do the things that I can do and no one else can do. -Florence Scovall Shinn |
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Christine Miller Ford |
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CLASS OFFERING: The Path to Better Writing Christine Miller Ford learned the business at Marshall University’s journalism school and in 22 years as a reporter and editor at The plain dealer in Cleveland and other newspapers. Now a freelance writer for Highlights for Children and the Washington post, and a regular contributor to the Smithsonian’s employee newsletter, Ford knows how to get ahead in this field.“This is a chance to learn in a single afternoon the secrets I’ve developed over two decades.” Ford says. “We’ll cover everything from how to come up with interesting story ideas to tips on writing concisely to ways to boost your per-hour earnings and entice editors to seek you out.” Register with Christine at 304-229-1127 (home) or 301-233-4149 (cell) $45.00 fee |
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Dr Marilyn Kinyon, MscD |
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CLASS OFFERING: Power of Positive Living Dr. Marilyn Kinyon, Msc.D. Is a graduate of “The University of Metaphysics” who has been studying and practicing metaphysics for over 30 years. She is a 2nd level Reiki practitioner. Her studies encompass energy healing, color and sound therapy, creative visualization, and many other areas of metaphysics and spiritual endeavor. |
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Kupua Claudette Knox |
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CLASS OFFERING: Introductory Lecture, Huna Wisdom & Hawaiian Shamanism Rev. Claudette Knox is a gifted intuitive who has been practicing and teaching metaphysical studies and holistic healing for over 35 years. In 1967, she joined a psychic club in Ashton, Maryland and discovered she had a lot of psychic ability. She studied and fine tuned her psychic skills for several years and then began giving palmistry readings, Tarot readings, and Astrology readings. In 1972, she began teaching Horary Astrology. She has explored and perfected many other divination tools over the years. Claudette has been hired by many large companies to give psychic readings. She has appeared on several TV shows including “Unsolved Mysteries” and has appeared several times on the talk radio show “Baltimore Health Quest”. In 1990, she graduated from the Edgar Cayce School of Massage and Holistic Healing, Virginia Beach, VA. She was a massage therapist for six years. In Jan 1999, she successfully completed the “Fundamentals of Huna Psychology. and became a Huna Ohana member that same year. She was an instructor of Advanced Metaphysics, Reiki, and Spiritual Healing at the Takoma Park Metaphysical Chapel (T.P.M.C.), Silver Spring, MD from 1997 to 2002 Claudette is a Reiki Master Teacher, having taught and practiced Reiki for ten years. She currently teaches all levels of Reiki out of her home at 9131 Walden Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. In August 2002, Claudette successfully completed her Hawaiian shamanic studies and became a Haumana (student) Shaman, Huna Instructor, and eventually a Kupua (a shaman of Hawaiian tradition). Her instructor was the famous Hawaiian Kahu, Serge Kahili King, author of “Urban Shaman” and “Kahuna Healing” and Founder of Aloha International in Princeton, Hawaii. Currently, Claudette is a practicing Huna Kupua (shaman of Hawaiian tradition) who is devoted to helping others find the same inner bliss and harmony she has found in her own life. Let her assist you in developing self recognition and healing on a deep level. “A’oho pau ka ‘eki i ka halau ho’okahi” (All knowledge is not taught in one school.) Call Claudette today! 301-495-0323 or e-mail: alohablessings@verizon.net |