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Healing arts activities, which will take place from 8am to 5pm, will include Partner Yoga, Traditional Yoga, Quantum Touch, Medical Qigong, Intuitive Healing, Healing Meditation, Breathing Works, Seated Massage, Feldenkrais and Reflexology. And, periodically throughout the day from 1pm to 5pm, music will be provided by strolling musicians Nancy Lynn, dulcimer player, autoharpist and singer, and Colin Dunbar, guitarist and banjo player of Colin Dunbar and Sleepy Creek fame. Lynn and her daughter, Teresa, met Lise Sade three years ago when Sade became their homeschooling consultant. "Lise has been unfailingly helpful and supportive," says Lynn, who is happy to be playing her music in support of Sade.
Also throughout the day, tickets for a raffle will be available for purchase
The Healing Arts schedule is as follows:
Partner Yoga: 8:15am-9:30am:
Come alone or bring a friend. All will partner up for a gentle, yet spirited and fun approach to the ancient science of yoga that fosters teamwork and a sense of caring and sharing. Our ability to trust others is honed as we alternately give and receive the benefits from a series of postures and movements that energize the body, warm the heart, and nourish the soul. Taught by Judy Jenner, RYT, partner in Shanti Saagar Yoga, Shepherdstown. Bring a mat or blanket, an open mind, and wear nonconstricting clothing. Show up or reserve a space by calling 304-876-6918. Suggested donation $10.
Traditional Yoga: 10am-11:30am
Experience a traditional yoga class suitable for beginners and those with experience. Lucy Jenkins, a long-time yoga teacher and practitioner, bases this class on the teachings of Swami Sivananda, one of the revered fathers of a yoga system that evolved in the early 1900s and is practiced throughout the world today. The essential elements include a sequence of 12 basic postures, warm-ups, breathing exercises, optional chanting, deep relaxation, and meditation. Bring a mat or blanket and wear nonconstricting clothing. Show up or reserve a space by calling 304-876-6918. Suggested donation $10.
Quantum Touch: 10am-noon and 1pm-2:30pm
Balance your body’s energy for specific healing needs or for an over all feeling of well-being with a 15-minute Quantum Touch session with two experienced practitioners, Michelle DeStefano and Cam Millar. Similar to Reiki, QT taps into the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Clients remain fully clothed and comfortably seated. Just show up during times listed above and sign in for your 15-minute session. Suggested donation $10. See www.QuantumTouch.com for more info.
Medical Qigong: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Lian Gong is a type of Qigong that was developed specifically for those with medical issues. Beneficial for all body types, the 18 exercises are simple to learn and remember. Cassie Bosley, a martial arts, Tai Chi, and Qigong practitioner, will teach this gentle class. Wear comfortable, nonconstricting clothing. No props necessary. Show up or reserve a space by calling 876.6918. Suggested donation $10.
Intuitive Healing: 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm
Bill Marshall is a practitioner of Teleios Therapy, HBLU (Healing from the Body Level Up) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). He does intuitive healing involving chakra reading, chakra-balancing, EFT, and tapping. Suggested donation is $20 for 30 minutes (may have a longer session). Please sign up at the door, or call Bill at 876.9161 to reserve a slot in advance.
Healing Meditation: 3pm-3:30pm
A self-healing, guided meditation by Michelle DeStefano and Cam Millar. Chairs provided, or bring a blanket, pillow, or other meditation prop. All are welcome. No reservation needed. $10 suggested donation.
Breathing Works: 1pm-5pm
Linda O’Brien, licensed massage therapist and Breath Works practitioner, will work one-on-one, helping individuals to identify dysfunctional habits of breathing that contribute to neck and shoulder pain. Breath Works also focuses on methods of dismantling those habits, and how to use the breath to reduce stress. $20 suggested donation for 30-minute session. Sign up at door.
Seated massage: 1pm-5pm
Meg Hughes, licensed massage therapist, offers a choice of cranial sacral, myofascial release, or relaxing Swedish massage. Suggested donation $10 for 15 minutes. Please sign up at the door or call Meg at 304.262.6699 to reserve a slot in advance.
Feldenkrais: 1pm-5pm
The Feldenkrais method is a system of learning new ways to move comfortably, efficiently, and without pain. Two practitioners will be offering 30-minute samples of the hands-on sessions (called functional integration). Bob Hunter, a Feldenkrais practitioner since 1994, offers individual functional integration lessons at
Reflexology: 3pm-5pm
Gena Rockwell is a nationally certified, licensed massage therapist who practices at the Harmony Healing Arts Center and elsewhere in Jefferson and Berkeley counties, where she offers Swedish, deep-tissue and hot-stone massage. Suggested donation for reflexology session is $20 for 30 minutes. Please sign up at the door, or call Gena at 304.582.4830 to reserve a slot in advance.
The day will close with a concert featuring Genevieve O'Loughlin, Pete Lorenzen, Jamie Gregory, Doug Alan Wilcox and Singin' the Bones. The concert starts at 7pm. Suggested donation is $15/person. Raffle winners will be announced and c
For more information, please contact Cheryl Mansley at 304-702-0554 or riverhousemusic@..., or Deborah Fredricks at 304-283-2861 or deborahfredricks@....
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