HealingArtsMN includes these classes and more:

These classes are gentle, joyful approaches to Relaxation and Stress Management  The emphasis is on the subtle aspects of the inner journey and personal transformation. They are accessible to all ages and levels of ability. No experience necessary.  Each class is individually designed to meet the needs of the students. 

In addition,  classes  and workshops can be designed to fulfill the CEU requirements for various professions including Education, Health Care, and Yoga Alliance:

1. Qigong for Health and Healing 

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2. Taji Chi to Promote Health and lLngevity

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3. Kung Fu Basics for Women

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4. Meditation in the Himalayan style ​
A systematic, step-by-step approach to enhance and develop the sitting meditation process. It includes breath awareness, use of mantra, and point of focus.  The Himalayan Meditation style is an ancient tradition which does not require adherence to a particular religion or belief system.  It relies on the experience of the practitioner to verify if the practices are beneficial.  It is based on the time-tested practices of Raja Yoga as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The principal tenets and practices of all known systems of meditation are included in this Himalayan system.  For the most part, they have arisen out of it.  For example, it integrates the breath awareness from Buddhist Vipassana, the mantra from Transcendental Meditation, and the postures from Hatha Yoga.  Sitting on a chair or cushion is fine, depending on one's comfort level.

  
5.  Breathing exercises ​
Slow, smooth, even, deep, effortless, diaphragmatic breathing is the key to learning self-regulation and stress management. Detailed instruction is given in diaphragmatic breathing, rate and type of breathing,  posture, and cultivating positive emotions such as gratitude. The effects of the various breathing practices on the autonomic nervous system can be verified through Biofeedback assessment and training.

6. Guided relaxation ​
Systematic and subtle point-to-point Guided Relaxations will serve preparation for all the practices.  Techniques include the 31 and 61 point practice, Nine step Tension and Release exercise, Shitali Karana- systematic breathing up and down the body, and  Yoga Nidra preparation

7. Simple and gentle stretches​
The physical exercises are based on the Joints and Glands exercises of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition and can be adapted to meet any level of ability. The gentle stretching exercises can be done while sitting in a chair, standing, or standing next to a chair and using it for support. They emphasize slow, smooth movements with continual breath awareness.

8.  Using Biofeedback to learn self-regulation and deepen your relaxation and Meditation practice. 

9.   Applying Yoga and Meditation to Everyday Living including these topics:

a. Learning to Forgive  

b. With Gratitude  

c. Cultivating a Positive Emotional State  

d. Peaceful Conflict Resolution  

​e. Yoga, Meditation, and the Art of Juggling  

f. Jewish Meditation
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PLEASE CONTACT DANIEL HERTZ (Daniel@HealingArtsMN.com ) or NIKKI STRONG  (Nikki@HealingArtsMN.com) TO ARRANGE A CLASS OR FOR ANY QUESTIONS: