ways of meditation is that of mantra. Mantras are words and seed sounds which act to con- trol and focus the mind in a way which facili- tates calmness and the expansion of spiritual awareness. Howard was formerly the direc- tor of the Jain Meditation International Center in New York City and founded the Evergreen Center for Stress Management in Canton, CT. Selections of original songs from his collec- tion, Diamond Crystal Mountain and poems from Sweet the Time at the Teacher's Feet will be offered during this evening of meditation, mantra, and music. Passiflora Tea Room and Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main Street, New Hart- ford, CT 06057. Www.passiflorateas.com. 860-379-8327.

Wordpress 101: Build Your Own Website:

Jean Egan. 6:30-8:30. 35. Discover the value and benefit of using wordpress to create your website. In this class, you will follow along with an example site as it's being built. Hand- outs will be given as a guide for your future reference. Learn how to create your own web- site: content, images and all, Thousands of free templates available, Basic site-building skills to get you started, No HTML experience nec- essary! Save hundreds of dollars on building a website!! The Spirit of Light, 1161 S Broad St., Wallingford, CT. 203-641-3371.

Friday, June 11th

Focus Your Tai Chi Form Practice (any style).

6:00-8:00pm. This workshop consolidates more than 20 tips gathered from class and workshop notes from more than 18 years of study to guide our bodies to enhance our mar- tial and energetic skills. You may have heard some of them before - but here they all are in one place, at one time, in a form you can use in your daily practice to profoundly improve your Tai Chi. Breathe…more, 68 Hartford Tpke (Rte 30) Tolland, CT – Presented by George Hoff- man, Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong. Fee: $35. Call 860-875-9642 by June 9 to register.

Saturday, June 12th

Whole Running Workshop. 8am – 4:30pm,

$125.

Jill Perry, World class ultra-marathoner

and Jean Skeels, RYT500 will cover breath- ing technique, running form, speed drills and plyometrics for increased performance, and yoga practice targeted to the needs of runners. Whole Running is a practice that serves the whole person, ideal for beginning and expe- rienced runners. Pre-register by contacting Sacred Rivers Yoga, 2934 Main Street, Glas- tonbury, CT. 860.657.9545, www.sacredriv- ersyoga.com.

Psychic Saturday. 10:00am - 4:00pm. $20.00 for a 20-minute reading. Do you need guid- ance on your life, career, or your relation- ships? Stop by for a private reading and re- ceive guidance from your angels, spirit guides and loved ones. Intuitive and Angel Therapy Practitioner® Priscilla Bengtson will connect with her guides and angels to provide you with the information you need. Pre-schedule

or try your luck by walking in. Held at sim- ply fitness for the spirit, mind and body, 122A Naubuc Avenue, Suite 210, Glastonbury. To pre-schedule an appointment, please call Priscilla at 860.301.1468 or visit www.sim- plyfitnessonline.com.

Laughter Playshop. 10-11 am. Free will dona- tion. Mylene Poitras, certified Laughter Yoga Instructor facilitates. Release stress and feel " la Joie de vivre." Laughter produces endor- phins which counteract the production of stress hormones, appears to optimize the im- mune system, boosts self-confidence, relaxes muscles, and helps fight chronic pain asso- ciated with muscle tensions. This playshop includes deep breathing, stretching, laughter- cises and relaxation. Offered at Spirit Matters, 19 Pinney Street/Rt. 286, Ellington, CT, www. spiritmattersct.com. Register with Mylene: 860-538-4724 by Wednesday, May 5.

Sunday, June 13th

A Morning of Oneness. 9:30-11:30am. $20

suggested donation. The Oneness University has provided us with a catalyst for both per- sonal and collective awakening - come and discover how. Join us for a relaxing morning of conversation, meditation and receiving an energy transfer of Oneness. The energy trans- fer removes the endless chatter of the mind and brings you fully into the moment where there is only peace and joy. Location: WHSC – 15 Starkel Road, W. Hartford. To register call Enlightened Professionals at 860-232-3331 or http://onenessjun.eventbrite.com

Weed Walk: Weather Permitting. 10:00am –

Noon. $15.00 Join nationally board certified herbalist, Lisl Meredith Huebner for an infor- mative and entertaining morning of meeting the leafy green neighbors you never knew! Tour forest and field to identify all manner of useful plants for food, healing and crafts. Come away with a new appreciation of Nature, a renewed connection to the Earth and some healthy ideas for delicious, nutritious and free organic meals for your family and friends. The Essence of Being, 184 Johnnycake Mountain Road: Burlington, CT www.theessenceofbein- gat.com To register call: 860-673-6863 Email: essenceofbeing@hotmail.com.

Deb Wadsworth: Emotional Freedom, Intui-

tive Collage. Fine Artist, Instructor, Lecturer, Bon Vivant, 12:30 - 3:30pm. $65. Join well- known artist Deb Wadsworth and mix your imagination and intuition with a group of pow- erful cut out images to create intuitive collage cards. Using your creativity and some disci- pline your "Story" will be revealed. Everyone, including you, can create fascinating Intuitive Collage cards. Pre-registration required by June 7th, Merriman Woods, Burlington CT, 860- 614-0917 www.merrimanwoodsyoga.com.

Essence Meditation. 1-3pm. $15.00 Join John and Lisl for a wonderful guided meditation/ journey aided by pure plant and tree essences that help you access profound Inner Wisdom

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and integrate that knowledge in order to cre- ate a more fulfilling life. Reclaiming your rela- tionship with Nature through the Wisdom of the Plants and Trees is the most direct route back to yourself and the manifestation of your Personal Destiny John Odlum, LMT, CMA; Lisl Meredith Huebner, Dipl.CH (NCCAOM), AHG; The Essence of Being; 184 Johnnycake Mountain Road; Burlington, CT www.thees- senceofbeingat.com To register call: 860-673- 6863 Email: essenceofbeing@hotmail.com.

Monday, June 14th

Belly Dancing Course. You don’t want to miss this!! 7-8:30 (8 Mondays). $95.00. In this class Trainer Chantal Haracsy will teach the funda- mentals of Belly Dancing along with how to clear and balance the 1st and 2nd chakras. Release fears and blocks around money, rela- tionships, sexuality, survival, grounding, etc. Learn the art of Belly Dancing, have fun and meet new people. This class builds confidence and sensuality. Beginners are expected. Bring a silk scarf if you have one. Only 10 attend- ees so register now! The Spirit of Light, 1161 S Broad St., Wallingford, CT. 203-641-3371.

Simplify the Law of Attraction. 7-9 pm. $25.

Cathy Ewing-Rinker, LCSW, mdiv facilitates. Many people are confused about the Law of Attraction and how to apply it effectively. This class will explain the LOA in simple terms and give participants clear tools for us- ing the LOA and beginning to create more of what they want and less of what they don't want in their lives. Offered at Spirit Matters, 19 Pinney Street/Rt. 286, Ellington, CT, www. spiritmattersct.com. Register by June 10: 860- 871-9295 x1.

Tuesday, June 15th

Yamuna Body Rolling Workshop with Sharon

Sklar. 7:00 – 9:00pm, $40. Yamuna Body Rolling is a dynamic self-massage sequence using 4 to 10 inch balls. This workout com- bines the strengthening and toning of exercise with the release of massage. It improves mus- cular efficiency and reduces athletic injury by releasing and elongating muscles. For more information visit www.sacredriversyoga.com. To Register for this workshop contact Sacred Rivers Yoga, 2934 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033, 860.657.9545.

Wednesday, June 16th

Janet Hulme – Bladder Class. Instructor:

Marilyn Gross, PT, IMTC. 1:15pm-1:45pm. Based on the work of Janet Hulme – focus on bladder strength and stability. This class is structured to provide individuals suffering from bladder/pelvic pain with an easy set of functional exercises. No Cost. Centerimt, 800 Cottage Grove Road, Building 2, Blomfield, CT 06002. To obtain additional information or to sign up for this class, please contact Matt Connell-Giammatteo at mattconnell@center- imt.com or by calling (860) 243-5220 x 128.

June 2010

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