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Classes and eventsThe Penny George Institute for Health and Healing offers community health classes, professional education and visual arts exhibits. Community classes
Transforming Health Care Practice: This series of classes will inform and transform your health care practice by expanding your patient interventions to include integrative therapies.
February 19
February 26
March 5
March 19 Medical professionals may earn up to 3.25 continuing education credits per class.
Beginning Gentle YogaIn this six-week class, learn basic yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation practices. Gentle yoga invites you to move slowly and with awareness, relaxing mind, body and spirit. Chair YogaIn this six-week class, learn gentle yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation while seated in a chair or using a chair for balance and support. Chair yoga invites you to move slowly and with awareness, relaxing mind, body and spirit. Meditation: Mindfulness, Zen and Yoga NidraModern research shows wide-ranging benefits to a consistent practice of meditation, including but not limited to a reduction of blood pressure, calming anxiety and easing pain. Meditation comes in many forms. In this three-part series of classes, experience an introduction to three methods: Zen, Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra. Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Mind, Body, Spirit ApproachThis class highlights the integral roles of the mind, body and spirit in pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Topics include the use of relaxation techniques, art care, acupressure points, massage, aromatherapy, imagery/visualization and affirmations. Through creative activities this class will also acknowledge the transformations and rites of passage which unfold during the childbearing year. Understanding and Healing the Effects of TraumaTraumatic events can alter an adult's brain, but childhood abuse and neglect can have even more devastating consequences including later drug abuse, early pregnancy, physical pain and psychiatric problems. The growing understanding of brain changes has begun to offer new treatment options. In this seminar, instructor Sue Arnold, RN, will explain how integrative medicine techniques can soothe and reverse responses to trauma. Drum CircleDrumming has been shown to reduce stress and have a positive impact on your health. Experience a sense of relaxation and well-being through self-expression, physical activity, sharing in the group energy and having a lot of fun. No musical experience is necessary. Personal Strategies for Maintaining ChangeHave you recently made a lifestyle change and find it difficult to maintain? Would you like to learn the secret to making that change a permanent part of your life? In this experiential class, you will discover and develop your personal strategy for maintaining the change you desire. Visual arts exhibitsEach month, a new local artist is chosen to display work at the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing's Outpatient Clinic. Artwork portrays themes of health, healing and spirit. The exhibit and opening receptions are free and open to the public. The exhibit may be viewed during clinic hours, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The February-March Exhibits in 2010 feature photographs by Rebecca Pavlenko and paintings by Gary Christenson, MD, and Holly Nelson. The opening reception for these exhibits will be held at the George Institute's Outpatient Clinic on Friday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Related Links |
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