Workshop

Introduction to Essential Oils

Wednesday November 20th

2pm-4pm

If you have heard the buzz about essential oils and wondered what it’s all about, or if you are already an oil user and want to learn more – this is a great class for you. We’ll be covering what essential oils are, when and how to use them properly and we’ll talk in depth about some of the most popular oils. Everyone will receive a sage and rosemary room spray.

Instructor: Lorrie Robert

Location: Stone Brier

Charge $10: Everyone will receive a sage and rosemary room spray.

for questions: email Lorrie’s Oil <oil4that@aol.com> or call or text 540-550-7291

Aqua Yoga Wave

Yoga in the pool

Saturday September 28th

1pm – 3pm

Stone Brier

$25*

*Already come to class this week? Special price for you

to sign up email fitoverforty@jesed,com

Rock & Roll

Feldenkrais® on Rollers

October 9th

1pm – 3pm

$25*

Learn to use a roller the Feidenkrais way. Rollers are a fun way to increase your flexibility, decrease your back pain, and increase your core strength and just plain have fun!! You will learn techniques that you can use at home.

*Already come to class this week? Special price for you

 

to sign up email fitoverforty@jesed,com

 

 

Breathe Easy

Therapeutic Essentials with Jane and Turi

TBA

1-3pm

BREATH PRACTICES FOR WELLNESS + WELL-BEING

Breath is essential to life. It is the first thing we do when we are born and the last thing we do when we leave. In between that time, we take about half a billion breaths. What we may not realize is that the mind, body, and breath are intimately connected and can influence each other. Our breathing is influenced by our thoughts, and our thoughts and physiology can be influenced by our breath. Learning to breathe consciously and with awareness can be a valuable tool in helping to restore balance in the mind and body…Plus, support overall wellness & immunity!
Researchers have documented the benefits of a regular practice of simple, deep breathing which include:

Reduced anxiety and depression

• Lower/stabilized blood pressure
• Increased energy levels
• Muscle relaxation
• Decreased feelings of stress and overwhelm

In the medical community, there is a growing appreciation for the positive impact that deep breathing can have on the physiology, both in the mind and the body. According to the research, many of these beneficial effects can be attributed to reducing the stress response in the body. {Chopra Center}

Join

Turi Nevin-Turkel & Jane Johnson for this

Integrative Therapeutic Essentials Workshop…

Turi Nevin-Turkel :: Turi brings to yoga the idea of mindfully deepening the connection with our body, mind, and soul, while expanding our vision to the world around us. Finding a deep focus on balance through Yin yoga has become a big part of stability that
she loves to share with her students. Along with a strong dose of intention and attention, breath and movement, stillness and peace, a journey towards well-being is offered — one class at a time. Turi is certified E-RYT 500, C-IAYT offering group and private yoga
based instruction, mindfulness + meditation, yin yoga specialist, integrative wellness workshops and retreats.
Jane “Cutting Smart” Johnston, B.S. Psy :: Jane Johnston has been teaching group fitness classes on land and in the water since 1977 and working one on one with clients
since 1997. Jane has a particular interest in working with aging clients, those that need medical fitness training, pre/post-rehab situations, those with joint replacements, preschoolers and those with special needs. Jane has had extensive training in rehab and is able to draw on many modalities in her work with her clients. Jane uses the Feldenkrais Method®, her medical exercise training, yoga and Tai Chi to help her clients maximize their fitness and fulfill their potential. The Feldenkrais Method® influences all of her work.

To sign up: info@turiyayogawellness.com

Cost: $40

Location:

Turiya Yoga & Wellness

13 East Main Street
Berryville | VA 20135
info@turiyayogawellness.com

 

Reiki I & II

Instructor – Betsy Blades

April 12, 13, 14

To register:  fitoverforty@jesed.com

Cost: Reiki I – $100, Reiki II  $100

Where: Stone Brier, Berryvile, VA

What is Reiki? Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient’s body and restore physical and emotional well-being.

Top 10 Benefits of Practicing Reiki

• Reiki is an effective self-help tool that promotes balance, relaxation, and overall well-being
• Reiki is a community in which its practitioners automatically become members of its energetically connected family.
• Reiki harms no one and serves as a complimentary tool for assisting all other types of healing therapies.
• Reiki helps practitioners develop stronger and healthier relationships with their loved ones.
• Reiki helps practitioners bond spiritually with their environment.
• Reiki extends its healing properties into all past, present, and future experiences that need soothing.
• Reiki brings awareness, allowing practitioners to bring to light any innate intuitive abilities that have been buried or repressed.
• Reiki’s restorative properties are especially helpful in the care that follows medical treatments or surgical procedures.
• Reiki energies benefit our pets – they become healthier and calmer under a practitioner’s care.

Studio will be available all weekend for practice

Location

Happy Hips

Therapeutic Essentials with Jane and Turi

Saturday March 30th

1-3pm

PRACTICES FOR WELLNESS + WELL-BEING

This workshop will share accessing mobility and stress management through stretching and releasing tension in the muscles surrounding the hip joints. Outside of our physical habits, the muscles around the hips are often tight in response to habitual environmental and mental stresses. Through efficient stretching of the hips, you can release this stored stress and calm the mind. Fortunately the benefits from “hip opening” yoga poses and somatic practices can lead to immediate relief of this muscular tension and with practice lead to increased mobility and better posture.

Therapeutic Essential Workshops offer you guidance to work slowly and mindfully to explore new ways of moving that bring more freedom in your body and promote an understanding of how your body works. Whether you are dealing with pain resulting from an accident, an injury, experiencing chronic pain, or hold stress-related tensions, you will benefit by working at your own level.

$40…Pre-Registration Recommended
Register online at turiyayogawellness.com or email questions info@turiyayogawellnss.com

Join Turi Nevin-Turkel & Jane Johnson for this Integrative Therapeutic Essentials Workshop…

Turi Nevin-Turkel :: Turi brings to yoga the idea of mindfully deepening the connection with our body, mind, and soul, while expanding our vision to the world around us. Finding a deep focus on balance through Yin yoga has become a big part of stability that she loves to share with her students. Along with a strong dose of intention and attention, breath and movement, stillness and peace, a journey towards well-being is offered — one class at a time. Turi is certified E-RYT 500, C-IAYT offering group and private yoga based instruction, mindfulness + meditation, yin yoga specialist, integrative wellness workshops and retreats.

Jane “Cutting Smart” Johnston, B.S. Psy :: Jane Johnston has been teaching group fitness classes on land and in the water since 1977 and working one on one with clients since 1997. Jane has a particular interest in working with aging clients, those that need medical fitness training, pre/post-rehab situation, with joint replacements, preschoolers and those with special needs. Jane has had extensive training in rehab and is able to draw on many modalities in her work with her clients. Jane uses the Feldenkrais Method®, her medical exercise training, yoga and Tai Chi to help her clients maximize their fitness and fulfill their potential.

To sign up: info@turiyayogawellness.com

Cost: $40

Location:

Turiya Yoga & Wellness

13 East Main Street
Berryville | VA 20135
info@turiyayogawellness.com

Back Care Basics

Turiya Yoga

Turiya Yoga and Wellness

13 E Main St, Berryville, VA 22611

Saturday Oct 27th

1-3pm

Turi Nevin-Turkel & Jane Johnson are teaming for this Integrative Therapeutic Essentials Workshop…

Chronic back pain has become something of an epidemic in our modern American culture…Our lives are too busy to stop and deal with each tense situation or problem that may arise during any given day, so we push the tension aside until later when, hopefully, we’ll be better able to deal with it. But more often than not we end up burying it deep within our body’s handy storage bins: the neck, shoulders, middle back, lower back and hips. This stored tension can often result in weakness, exhaustion, or chronic back pain.

Come explore somatic practices that are intentionally slow and exploratory, which invites us to feel

into our body and learn to move more efficiently. These mindful practices can help us correct movement patterns that hold tension in the nervous systems and muscles. Uncover and understand common causes for pain occurring in the lower back and hips joints o Explore gentle, somatic-based practices to increase mobility and learn to relieve pain through mindful movement o Experience mindfulness meditation, which has been shown to help alleviate chronic low back pain and improve function over usual care alone.

$40…Pre-Registration Recommended

Register and create an account here: Register here

or Register online at turiyayogawellness.com, email questions info@turiyayogawellnss.com or call #540.212.9778

Join Turi Nevin-Turkel & Jane Johnson for this Integrative Therapeutic Essentials Workshop…

Turi Nevin-Turkel :: Turi brings to yoga the idea of mindfully deepening the connection with our body, mind, and soul, while expanding our vision to the world around us. Finding a deep focus on balance through Yin yoga has become a big part of stability that she loves to share with her students. Along with a strong dose of intention and attention, breath and movement, stillness and peace, a journey towards well-being is offered — one class at a time. Turi is certified E-RYT 500, C-IAYT offering group and private yoga based instruction, mindfulness + meditation, yin yoga specialist, integrative wellness workshops and retreats.

Jane Cutting Smart Johnston, B.S. Psy :: Jane Johnston has been teaching group fitness classes on land and in the water since 1977 and working one on one with clients since 1997. Jane has a particular interest in working with aging clients, those that need medical fitness training, pre/post-rehab situation, with joint replacements, preschoolers and those with special needs. Jane has had extensive training in rehab and is able to draw on many modalities in her work with her clients. Jane uses the Feldenkrais Method®, her medical exercise training, yoga and Taiji to help her clients maximize their fitness and fulfill their potential.

Back in Action

July 15th

At Helping Hands Massage Therapy

698 East Northington Street

South Hill, VA, United States

 

To Register: Beth Callis at 434-447-8619 or emailing her at helping_hands_mt@yahoo.com.

Join us on July 14th from 2:00-4:30pm

Get your back “Back in Action” An afternoon of easy exercises for your back.

These will be exercises you can do at home to keep your back healthy and relaxed. These Feldenkrais Method® lessons will help you stand up straighter and be more at ease in your walking, standing and sitting.

Join us on June 15th from 10:00 – 12:30 at

What is the Feldenkrais Method: http://www.feldenkrais.com/whatis

We expect this workshop to sell out so sign up today by calling Beth Callis at 434-447-8619 or emailing her at helping_hands_mt@yahoo.com.

For additional information and directions go to:Feldenkrais Method in South Hill

Helping Hands on Facebook

Back in Action

August 11th

2pm-4pm

Stone Brier, Berryville, VA 22611

Get your back “Back in Action” using easy Feldenkrais Method® exercises. Jane Johnston will teach you how to move & function better & have less back pain. Learn movements you can do at home that will help you stand up straighter & be more at ease walking, standing & sitting.

The cost is $35/person. Pre-payment is required with registration.

This is a floor-based workshop so bring a yoga mat or beach towel & wear loose clothing that will allow you to move freely.

To register – email fitoverforty@jesed.com

Reiki I

Instructor – Betsy Blades.

To Register: buy a ticket here

What is Reiki? Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient’s body and restore physical and emotional well-being.

Top 10 Benefits of Practicing Reiki
1. Reiki is an effective self-help tool that promotes balance, relaxation, and overall well-being.

2. Reiki serves as an immediate first-aid response during times of trauma and injury.
3. Reiki is a community in which its practitioners automatically become members of its energetically connected family.
4. Reiki harms no one and serves as a complimentary tool for assisting all other types of healing therapies.
5. Reiki helps practitioners develop stronger and healthier relationships with their loved ones.
6. Reiki helps practitioners bond spiritually with their environment.
7. Reiki extends its healing properties into all past, present, and future experiences that need soothing.
8. Reiki brings awareness, allowing practitioners to bring to light any innate intuitive abilities that have been buried or repressed.
9. Reiki’s restorative properties are especially helpful in the care that follows medical treatments or surgical procedures.
10. Our pets benefit from Reiki energies by becoming healthier and calmer under a practitioner’s care.

Location

Feldenkrais® Workshop

Fluid Motion

At Helping Hands Massage Therapy

698 East Northington Street

South Hill, VA, United States

Start the New Year off Right

Do you have back pain? Does your neck feel stiff? Are your knees sore? Do you feel you could move better? Do you spend hours in front of the computer and wish you could just be more comfortable? Do you want to look and feel younger, and have more vitality?

The Feldenkrais Method® may be the answer for you!

Feldenkrais is a unique form of sensory motor learning with many therapeutic benefits that can help people of all ages and abilities to improve and function optimally. Feldenkrais lessons can teach you

• How to move more comfortably and with less pain

• How you unconsciously limit yourself

• How to improve your posture and coordination

• How you can feel at ease and engage yourself more positively in the world

What is the Feldenkrais Method: http://www.feldenkrais.com/whatis

Registration fee is $35. We expect this workshop to sell out so sign up today by calling Beth Callis at 434-447-8619 or emailing her at helping_hands_mt@yahoo.com.

For additional information and directions go to:Feldenkrais Method in South Hill

Helping Hands on Facebook

Reiki Level I & Level II

August

Zora

Stone Brier

Lord Fairfax Highway

Sat 9am – 6pm, Sun 9am – 4pm

 What is Reiki

Reiki is a Sanskrit word which means cosmic energy (Rei – cosmos and Ki – energy). Usui/Tibetan Reiki is a simple technique to learn.  It is passed from a Reiki Master, called Teacher to a Student with a series of attunements. Reiki person is using the Universal Life Force Energy to promote the body internal healing system and to develop spiritually. Once a person is initiated in Reiki it is for lifetime.

The first degree opens the energy channel and permits the student to channel Reiki mainly at the physical level, both for himself and for others. It consists of one initiation in the Usui Tibetan system. After the initiation, the student may note a subtle energy flowing through his hands. This can be perceived in various ways, including heat, coolness, tickling, buzzing, or just a strange feeling in the hands. Sometimes it takes a period of time after the initiation before the student feels the energy. This level is open to anyone. No previous experience or preparation is required. It is usually taught in one weekend. The initiation connects the student’s energy system to the Universal Energy. Energy blockages are released, balancing and harmonising the major energy centres known as chakras. The initiation opens the central energy channel leading from the crown of the head to the bottom of the spine. It connects the student to the Universal Energy permanently, allowing him to channel the energy whenever he wishes. At first, the amount of energy channelled after the initiation can vary considerably, but the more the student uses Reiki, the more constant the energy becomes. In this level, the energy is 80-90% on the physical level. The remainder being on the mental/emotional and spiritual levels.The second level opens the energy channel and permits the student to channel Reiki mainly at the physical level, both for himself and for others. It consists of one initiation in the Usui Tibetan system. After the initiation, the student may note a subtle energy flowing through his hands. This can be perceived in various ways, including heat, coolness, tickling, buzzing, or just a strange feeling in the hands. Sometimes it takes a period of time after the initiation before the student feels the energy. With Level 1 & 2 you will be able to heal yourself and others. 

$350 per person

Minimum 4 people

International Feldenkrais Week Events

Jane in Leesburg and Winchester and Moti Native in Crystal City with a IFW workshops

Leesburg Friday April 29th – 1:30pm-3:00pm

Loundoun Physical Therapy
44125 Woodridge Parkway , suite 280 ,
Lansdowne , Va 20176
http://www.loudounpt.com/library_directions_374

Berryville Saturday April 30th – 1:00-3:00pm

Stone Brier
Lord Fairfax Highway
Berryville, VA 22611

Winchester Saturday May 14th – 1:00pm – 3:00pm

706 S. Loudoun St.
Winchester, VA 22601

For more information and to sign up:

 

 

Moti Nativ

To sign up: Stability, Balance and Oientation in Motion

Moti Nativ, a retired Colonel from the Israeli Defense Force, is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner and a Shihan in the Bujinkan school of Budo Taijutsu. He holds a black belt in Judo and is a certified Krav Maga instructor. He served four years as the president of the Israeli Feldenkrais Guild.

Come and Experience Easy, Effortless and Flowing Movement – The Paradox of Flowing and Weight

As Dr. Feldenkrais wrote in Higher Judo, “We aim to further adult individual independence from gravitation”. In this weekend workshop we will look towards improving this independence from the pull of gravity.

Moti has developed new ATM lessons and concepts, going through the stages of development, from the baby’s basic position lying on the floor, to adult erect posture and movement in daily activity in a changing environment.

Testimonials from last year’s workshop:

“Improved stability, turning more easily – seeing the world in a new way.”

“I’m a Feldenkrais practitioner and this was such a treat to attend a workshop where all I had to do was pay attention to my own movements – I felt so fluid and alive afterwards.”

“I feel like I could dance for hours after this!”

“It was all I had hoped for and more – Moti is a wonderful teacher. I am walking more easily, and I enjoyed the exciting lessons. I would absolutely come again!”

” I have been taken aback by Moti’s ability to teach ATM lessons that are “beginner lessons” In such a profound way that I am having a completely novel experience.”

“I was very touched by Moti speaking about how he works with seniors, and he makes it clear that there is an entire range of usefulness to everyone in all of these movements.”

“Moti’s teaching style is how I imagine Moshe Feldenkrais’ teaching style was like!”

“It’s been really great – I love how he brought in the martial arts and explained it so clearly. I love Moti!”

We will explore more of Moshe’s genius work, discovering and using our real potential and power to move effortlessly and without strain.

Although it will be a challenging weekend, everyone, no matter his/her age or body condition, will safely experience and learn new movements and situations, and gradually improve their Stability, Balance and Orientation. Learn more efficient and effortless action in everyday situations.

You will come away feeling more stable, balanced and powerful, without engaging unnecessary muscular activity.

This is part of the Synergy Project  – the Synergy of Martial Arts and the Feldenkrais Method®.

Moti Nativ, a martial artist and Feldenkrais practitioner, has taught at a center for the Elderly in Tel Aviv, working with students whose age averages 80. He also teaches at the Wingate Academy of Sport in Tel Aviv, educating movement instructors to work with clients in the “Golden Age”. His work is based on his Warrior’s Awareness approach, developed through 25 years of teaching Awareness Through Movement®.

Moti Nativ, a retired Colonel from the Israeli Defense Force, is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner and a Shihan in the Bujinkan school of Budo Taijutsu. He holds a black belt in Judo and is a certified Krav Maga instructor. He served four years as the president of the Israeli Feldenkrais Guild.

Do not miss this opportunity to work with Moti – it will delight and surprise you in many ways!

Moti Nativ kicks off International Feldenkrais Week 2016!

May 7-8, 2016

Arlington, VA

10:00 – 5:00pm Saturday

10:00 – 4:00pm Sunday

Register here by credit card:

Register here

or mail a check to:

Eastern Region, Feldenkrais Guild of North America

Jane Johnston

3927 Lord Fairfax Highway

Berryville, VA 22611 or

Sharing Reflexology

Workshop

April 16th

1:00pm – 3:30pm

Stone Brier

Berryville, VA

Let’s get together and learn about Reflexology! What could be better than having someone work on your feet!! We will get a partner and practice the different Reflexology strokes and practice on some points.

Do you like to have your feet rubbed? Come and about feet and how to  use Reflexology to enhance your foot rub. This will be a day of sharing – we will all learn together.

Bring a massage table if you have one, or table, and your foot bath. I will have a chart of Reflexology Points and a list of techniques.

Reflexology does 3 amazing things!

•  is Relaxing
•  Promotes harmony & balance in your body & its systems
•  Slightly increases blood circulation 
• For more information

Past Workshops

 Feldenkrais®  Workshop

Improve your movement, improve your life!

March 12th

 10am to 1pm with a short break 

Yoga & Health Studies Center

7918 Bolling Drive

Alexandria, VA 22308

NEWS !

Jane Johnson will be back by popular demand to join

 us in celebrating our 47th Spring of teaching yoga

FEE $35.00 Paid at time of registration! 

make checks out to Nancy Ford-Kohne

We need to have students  make a commitment. Space limitation.  We think class will fill.

No need to be yoga practitioner this method can help anyone.

there are 2,000 different lesson so if you have already attend a session with Jane this is NEW Material  and no experience necessary

                    Continuing education units can apply ask Nancy for certificate.

Please share with your friends and colleagues who could be interested

What is the Feldenkrais Method? http://www.feldenkrais.com/whatis

N&G have had experience with this method and actually we have done a teeny tiny bit in class.

It works and goes well with our YOGA practice. Call Nancy or email Nancy or Jane fitoverforty@jesed.com or go to: https://fitoverforty.com/  for more information

REGISTER WITH A CALL  TO YHSC or EMAIL AND THEN  PLEASE SEND FEE

email: nandg@cox.net

703-765-7707

April

Reiki Level I & Level II

This workshop is canceled – hope to have it in the summer

Zora

BrierStone

3927 Lord Fairfax Highway

Sat 9am – 6pm

Sun 9am – 4pm

 

What is Reiki

Reiki is a Sanskrit word which means cosmic energy (Rei – cosmos and Ki – energy). Usui/Tibetan Reiki is a simple technique to learn.  It is passed from a Reiki Master, called Teacher to a Student with a series of attunements. Reiki person is using the Universal Life Force Energy to promote the body internal healing system and to develop spiritually. Once a person is initiated in Reiki it is for lifetime.

The first degree opens the energy channel and permits the student to channel Reiki mainly at the physical level, both for himself and for others. It consists of one initiation in the Usui Tibetan system. After the initiation, the student may note a subtle energy flowing through his hands. This can be perceived in various ways, including heat, coolness, tickling, buzzing, or just a strange feeling in the hands. Sometimes it takes a period of time after the initiation before the student feels the energy. This level is open to anyone. No previous experience or preparation is required. It is usually taught in one weekend. The initiation connects the student’s energy system to the Universal Energy. Energy blockages are released, balancing and harmonising the major energy centres known as chakras. The initiation opens the central energy channel leading from the crown of the head to the bottom of the spine. It connects the student to the Universal Energy permanently, allowing him to channel the energy whenever he wishes. At first, the amount of energy channelled after the initiation can vary considerably, but the more the student uses Reiki, the more constant the energy becomes. In this level, the energy is 80-90% on the physical level. The remainder being on the mental/emotional and spiritual levels.The second level opens the energy channel and permits the student to channel Reiki mainly at the physical level, both for himself and for others. It consists of one initiation in the Usui Tibetan system. After the initiation, the student may note a subtle energy flowing through his hands. This can be perceived in various ways, including heat, coolness, tickling, buzzing, or just a strange feeling in the hands. Sometimes it takes a period of time after the initiation before the student feels the energy. With Level 1 & 2 you will be able to heal yourself and others. 

 

$350 per person

Minimum 4 people