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Iowa Holistic Resources Newsletter for July 2008

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CLASS
LOCATION
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October 1-2, 2008

Usui Reiki Level IIIB Class

Instructor Mary Ellen Dunford. Participants must attend both evening classes. Oct. 1 and 2, 5-9 p.m. each night. Fee: $275. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 

October 4, 2008

2nd Annual Cedar Rapids Environmental Film Festival

"Kilowatt Ours" kicks off the 2nd Annual Cedar Rapids Environmental Film Festival. This film asks the question, "Where does your electricity comes from?" Viewers will follow writer and filmmaker Jeff Barrie as he travels through the southeast U.S. and explore the many ways in which we power our nation. Bring the whole family and learn practical ways to save energy, money and the planet.  No fee. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 

October 4, 2008

Blessing of the Animals

Join us for one of Prairiewoods oldest celebrations - the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 3-4:30 p.m. Bring your children and pets to celebrate the life of St. Francis, the patron saint of creation and animals. The schedule for the afternoon is: 3 p.m. Music by Bob Ballantyne. 3:30 p.m. Procession and Blessings of the Animals. 4 p.m. Ice Cream Social. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 
October 4, 2008

Reiki Level I

Taught by Dr. Mary Nicol. Reiki Master/Teacher and Karuna Reiki Instructor/Practitioner and Emergency Medicine Physician. Class is from:  9-5 and fee is: $ 175.00.   7 hours of CEU’s are available. Ph: 319-231-3210 and email: m.nicol@cfu.net

Cedar Falls, IA
 

October 4-5, 2008

Combined Usui Reiki Level I and II Class

Instructor Mary Ellen Dunford. Participants must attend both classes. Oct. 4, 5-9 p.m. and Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fee: $300. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 

October 4-5, 2008

Healing Touch Level 1 Certificate Program

Instructor is Gail Hardinger-McCarthy. The participant will: Describe the human energy system relationship to physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. Discuss energy principles basic to Healing Touch.. Assess the energy field and energy centers. Identify a basic Healing Touch sequence. Demonstrate specific intervention techniques used in Healing Touch. Discuss applications of Healing Touch in personal and professional practice. Discuss expected ethical conduct and standards of practice within Healing Touch. Tuition: $300. Location:  Mercy Medical Center. 19.8 contact hours will be awarded by Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #17, Mercy Medical Center. Contact: Gail Hardinger-McCarthy at 515-964-9842.

Des Moines, IA

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October 5, 2008
Reiki Level II

Taught by Dr. Mary Nicol. Reiki Master/Teacher and Karuna Reiki Instructor/Practitioner and Emergency Medicine Physician. Class is from:  9-5 and fee is: $ 175.00.   7 hours of CEU’s are available. Ph: 319-231-3210 and email: m.nicol@cfu.net

Cedar Falls, IA
 

October 6, 2008

Spiritual Spa and Renewal Day

Fee: $45 includes lunch. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 

October 10-12, 2008

Eco-Mission Retreat

Interested in organizing and participating in eco-friendly practices? Come gather ideas to take back to your faith community or civic organization! This retreat is designed to be a spiritual, informational and consciousness-raising experience that may serve as a springboard to action. Input, individual reflection, group process and prayer will assist participants in examining personal and societal addiction to consumerism, to comfort and to convenience. Participants will brainstorm ideas and receive a folder of resources outlining ideas to preserve a healthy quality of life for future generations. Facilitator: Darrell Rupiper, OMI, a missionary oblate described as a protester, prisoner and priest. Passionate to overturn injustices in the world, Darrell has walked with the homeless, protested the nuclear arms race and traveled to Tehran twice during the Iran hostage crisis. Most challenged by reading and meeting Thomas Berry and studying the works of Pope John Paul II, who spoke out against ecological abuse, Darrell is convicted to helping people surface creative ideas to preserve Mother Earth. Fee: $225 includes presentations, lodging and meals. Commuter fee: $175 includes presentations, Saturday lunch and dinner. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 

October 18, 2008

Teaching and Creating Outdoor Rituals.

Come and experience how to ritualize important events in your life in a personal way by allowing nature to be your teacher. Discover how to find space for ritual making in the most ordinary places. Be introduced to helpful resources. Share ideas of how ritualizing has been celebratory, healing or growthful in your life. $35 includes a meal. Rain date: Oct. 19. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 

October 20, 2008

A Day of Self Renewal: A Day of Rest and Relaxation

Come for a day of rest and relaxation. Experience two of our services and one group activity. You will have a room of your own, lunch and the opportunity to be pampered with two individual services: massage, reflexology, healing touch, Reiki, spiritual direction, paraffin treatment with hand massage, foot soak with exfoliation scrub and massage or Indian head massage. You may choose one of two group activities of either guided meditation or body movement. Renew your mind, body and spirit. Limited to 10 participants.  Fee: $85 includes room, lunch and services. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 

October 21-November 6, 2008

The Children of the Sun Return to Peru/Bolivia:

Long ago the ancient wisdom of the indigenous people was hidden in the hearts of a few who carried the codes of light. Now this wisdom has awakened in the hearts of many who are being called to return to the Andes at this time to participate in The Expansion of the Heart! Join Channel, Author and Teacher Nancy Joy Hefron from Iowa, Peruvian Shaman Mallku and his partner Alanna Aisha on this transformational journey to awaken and expand your own heart as we interact with the Sacred Apu (Mountains) on an incredible two week journey. For complete itinerary, costs and registration information go to: www.heartlights.net or call Nancy Joy at 319-365-3398.

Mount Vernon, IA

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October 24, 2008
Reiki Level III

Taught by Dr. Mary Nicol. Reiki Master/Teacher, Karuna Reiki Instructor/Practitioner and Emergency Medicine Physician. Class is from:  9 - 5 and fee is: $ 375.00.   7 hours of CEU’s are available. Ph: 319-231-3210 and email: m.nicol@cfu.net

Cedar Falls, IA
 

October 24-26, 2008

Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry: Essential Oils for Physical Health & Well-Being, Course 302

This 24-hour course builds on the information presented in the course Sent To Heal and Anoint (Part 5). It looks deeper into the healing qualities of certain essential oils known to be helpful for the physical body. The basic chemistry of these oils is discussed along with the oil's vibrational frequencies, toxicity and essential oil safety. The students are then led in a series of heart-centered healing techniques utilizing energetic healing and aromatherapy. Fee: $501 includes lunches Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Repeater's Fee: $261 includes lunches Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Full-time Student Fee: $381 includes lunches Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Discounts of $25 will apply for early bird registration and one additional discount: if you register 3-plus weeks in advance with a $50 deposit, seniors 65 and older or HTSM practitioner. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 

October 24-26, 2008

Adamus Saint-Germain’s DreamWalker Death Transition School
Presented by Certified Teacher Greg Nooney. The tradition of Transition-Death DreamWalkers returns to our New Energy times with training from Saint-Germain as channeled by Geoffrey Hoppe on DVDs.  The new DreamWalkers will help the client gently release the physical body, then safely and joyfully hold their energy in the non-physical Earth realms throughout the transition period and funeral process.  Finally, the DreamWalkers will guide the client to the Bridge of Flowers, where angels escort them on the final portion of their transition journey. This three-day class includes an actual DreamWalking experience as well as guidance and certification for DreamWalking as a professional DreamWalker Death Facilitator. Class limited to 10 participants. Cost: $495 (Lodging and transportation not included.) Contact: Greg Nooney - 712-490-0421 - greg@nooney.net - www.dreamwalkerguide.com

Sioux City, IA

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October 25, 2008

Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry: Introduction to Healing Ministry, Course 101

This one-day eight-hour course details the history of healing in Christianity with the opportunity to experience the laying on of hands. The roles of prayer and belief and developing a healing presence are presented along with guided meditations that make this an inspiring day. This course can be taken at any time in the curriculum. Fee: $157 includes lunch. Repeater's Fee: $82 includes lunch. Full-time Student Fee: $119.50 includes lunch. A discount of $25 will apply if you register for both 101 and 102 courses. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA

 
October 25-26, 2008
Advanced Reiki Training (Reiki IV)

Taught by Dr. Mary Nicol. Reiki Master/Teacher, Karuna Reiki Instructor/Practitioner and Emergency Medicine Physician. Class is from:  9 - 5 and fee is: $ 800.00.   14 hours of CEU’s are available. Ph: 319-231-3210 and email: m.nicol@cfu.net

Cedar Falls, IA
 
October 25-26, 2008

The Healer Method

The Healer Method is an Energy/Spiritual modality which works on a multi-dimensional level incorporating a loving non-invasive healing technique which brings deep healing to the physical, emotional, and light bodies as well as the spirit.  The Healer Method is compatible with all other forms of natural and spiritual healing. The tapping on 27 energy points is one of the points that makes The Healer unique. Iowa massage therapist can receive 12 CEH’s, but you do not need to be a massage therapist to take this class. For a novice it is a perfect way to enter into the field of Energy/Spiritual healing.  Time 10:00 AM to 5 PM. Contact Ejay at: 563-423-5112 or ejay@acegroup.cc Or Kathy at: 507-498-4325 or okcorral@springgrove.coop

Clermont, IA

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October 26, 2008

Introduction to Judeo-Christian Anointing

This one-day eight-hour course explores anointing in our Judeo-Christian story and how we lost it in history. Nine essential oils are introduced which have traditionally been used for spiritual and physical healing (anointing) in the Bible. Anointing is then combined with the laying-on of hands and other simple healing techniques making this an enriching experience. This course can be taken any time in the curriculum.  Fee: $157 includes lunch. Repeater's Fee: $82 includes lunch. Full-time Student Fee: $119.50 includes lunch. A discount of $25 will apply if you register for both 101 and 102 courses. Contact Prairiewoods office at 319-395-6700. http://www.prairiewoods.org/.

Hiawatha, IA