Health & Wellness
Awaken The Mantis: Self Defence with Pete Wong
Awaken the Mantis is a series of Self Defense classes taught by
Metropolitan State University alumnus, Pete K. Wong. In this series
practitioners will gain an introduction to applying martial arts in
their everyday lives as they are provided a foundation to acquire
the necessary skills for Self Defense and self-discipline through the
means of martial arts and community building.
Martial arts is a form of expressing yourself honestly with the goal
of safety and protection for yourselves or others. This can only be
achieved through constant monitoring, experimenting, building,
and repetition of the body.
These classes are FREE and OPEN to all staff, faculty, students, and
community members of Metropolitan State University!
Awaken the Mantis Inside you Today!
RESERVE YOUR PLACE BY CONTACTING:
Asian Student Organization President:
Gao Vang | vangga04@metrostate.edu
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Intro to QiGong
This is an introductory level class/lecture on Qi Gong that includes the following:
--Explanation of what Qi Gong is, how it works
--Slides of pictures from classes and clinical settings in China of Qi Gong Masters in famous Beijing traditional hospitals, including stories and explanations of how medical QiGong is scientific.
--A brief relaxing and quieting Qi Gong meditation to experience yourself
--A healing demonstration of Dr. DesMarais emitting Qi
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Street Medic Training
This ~20 hour course is designed to provide the participants with basic first aid skills, as well as specialized skills focused on protest situations.
Skills taught are patient assessment, treatment for wounds, head/neck injuries, illnesses/allergic reactions, heat and cold concerns, chemical burns, "less lethal" weapons injuries, when to seek higher medical care, and general preparedness for changing or unpredictable situations.
Street Medicine is not only for protesters: the course is designed to empower participants to take an active role in keeping themselves and their communities healthy and safe, while reducing their dependence on industrialized medical systems that are often inaccessible or hostile to many people.
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Street Medic First Aid
This ~20 hour course is designed to provide the participants with basic first aid skills, as well as specialized skills focused on protest situations. Skills covered range from getting consent, patient assessment, treatment for wounds, head/neck injuries, broken bones, illnesses/allergic reactions, chemical burns, "less than lethal" weapons injuries, and general preparedness for stressful/dangerous/unstable situations.
Street Medicine is not only for protesters: the course is designed to empower participants to take an active role in keeping themselves and their communities healthy and safe, while reducing their dependence on industrialized medical systems that are often inaccessible or hostile to many people. Historically, Street Medics have provided volunteer first aid in a variety of situations: from the anti-FTAA protests in Miami in 2003, to New Orleans during and after Hurricane Katrina, to the occupation of the Capitol building in Madison, WI in the spring of 2011.
Good Vibes: Energy Healing & Increasing Bliss
We will share healing time, stories, guided meditation, & techniques for relaxation, self-healing, & healing others. Energy healing topics include: working with universal energy, patterns of energy movement in & around the body, sensing & moving blockages, breath, & symbols. Reiki & Qi Gong topics will be covered. Please dress for comfort & bring a pillow if you can (no worries if you can't).
*Please note: Despite the potentially provocative title, this class is NON-SEXUAL, open to all ages, & will have an environment of Super Safe Space. The title is in reference to how GREAT energy healing can feel!
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Planning radical families
This course is for folks who care about reproductive justice and radical politics. We will talk about what makes our radical families work, and how we make decisions that support radical families--not just our own, but all forms and types of radical intentional families around the world.
The reproductive justice movement is a feminist movement to address the social and political forces that constrain family planning choices. Radical family planning is for those who are in the privileged position of being able to plan their families around the values of the reproductive justice movement.
Consider the following:
¨ Society encourages white, non-poor, and able-bodied women to have children. It discourages poor people, people of color, queer people and people with disabilities from doing so.
¨ The state forcibly takes children away from families who disproportionately happen to be poor and non-white, especially Black and Native American families.
¨ White affluent families in the United States consume more resources than any other family demographic in the world.
The purpose of this class is to create intentional community around family planning and reproductive justice, and to support radical families of all kinds. We include child-free folks, parents, and queer and intentional families of all configurations. Our discussions center around how we define family for ourselves and how we plan our families in ways that support radical politics and social justice. We share information about coparenting, doulas, natural family planning methods, single parenting in community, abortion access, adoption issues, involvement of childfree people in the lives of children, easing the burden on parents and any other information that supports fairness for families. Also, the blog is up! radfam.tumblr.com
Dates are:
Fri, 9/16/2011 - 17:00 - 19:00
Sun, 10/16/2011 - 17:00 - 19:00
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 17:00 - 19:00
Fri, 12/16/2011 - 17:00 - 19:00
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Mind-Body Meditation
Being calm in daily life can often be the difference between performing well and performing poorly. Meditation teaches us to calm our mind, even in the face of adversity and challenges. In this class, we will learn and practice a variety of meditations. Practiced regularly, these meditations help us to cultivate oneness of mind and body and true calmness in daily life.
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Gourmet Vegetarian: The Diet of Sustainability
UPDATE: The Farm of Minnesota, a CSA farm run by Dan and Donna Moe, will be the source for all of the vegetables used in class. I will be exchanging time on the farm for weekly supplies. To make suggestions for produce, visit the blog called "Source Found." Beginning on September 14th, a Wednesday, the Seward Co-Op will provide a full kitchen for our use! Until then, however, a location is yet to be found.
There are a couple of preconceived notions in the world of "Haute Cuisine." One: that good food is reserved for those who can pay for it, and two: that vegetarian meals are a joke. Well, it's my purpose as a chef to turn those preconceived notions inside out, because the reality is that the best cuisine is that which uses vegetables, as flavor ingredients as well as for substance, in the most effective and dynamic manner.
As an avid vegetarian myself,as well as a cook, I am creating this course to show people the true diversity of edible plant life in this world, and how to turn this plethora of delicious ingredients into something creative, dynamic and flavorful as well as satisfying and nutritious. Most of all though, I am creating this class to encourage the adoption of the most sustainable, healthy, and palatable diet known to man: ovo-lacto vegetarianism. We will, however, cover many aspects of the vegan diet as well as raw vegan dishes. Bottom line, this class will teach people how to create food that is as organic as it gets, prepared from scratch, and "good" in two ways. "Good" in the sense of extremely tasty, as well as "Good" in the sense of good for the environment, diversity, and life on this planet.
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Zumba/International Dance Fitness
Zumba is a cardio dance workout class that incorporates the basics of salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba into fun dance routines. No dance experience is necessary-- just the desire to work up a sweat and have a great time! Class will begin with a warmup, progress through several dances, and end with a cooldown.
Note: this is not an official Zumba-trademarked class, but inspired by the Zumba style!
Please contact me to let me know of your interest.
The time/date: Tuesdays, 5.30 to 6.30 at Dayton's Bluff Rec Center. This location is just off of I-94 and perfect for people who work on the East Side or downtown St. Paul, or anywhere in St. Paul close to the highway.
More info: I also teach this class at the Arizona Dance Studio, 2821 Nicollet in Minneapolis. Wednesdays, 8 to 9pm. These classes cost $5, but that's practically free...and all proceeds go towards the Arizona Bridge Project, a youth program for teen girls! Come to one or come to both!
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Yoga and Creativity: A yoga practice followed by an optional creativity exercise
The Benefits of a Yoga Practice:
-Reduces stress
-Relaxing and energizing
-Creates bodymind awareness
-Strength and flexibility
-Conscious breathing and stretching gives a sense of calm and wellbeing
-Creates receptivity to the imagination, insight, and creative ideas
Goals for the Class:
In each class I will be guiding everyone through an hour of yoga postures, breath work, and meditation so that we can all get a workout, stretch, relax, and gently open our minds and bodies to the wisdom and creativity we have within.
Afterwards, I plan on sticking around to work on something creative such as writing poetry, painting, collaging, etc. Anyone else is welcome to stay and work on their art as well, though this is certainly not a requirement. I will have some optional creative prompts to get you started and you are welcome to share your own ideas as well. This will be very informal and sort of an experiment of working on creative projects in a group to see how we can inspire one another or learn about our unique creative processes. I am open to ideas on this.
The time will be on Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm at Powderhorn Park. We’ll meet on the south side of the park. Outdoors near 35th Street in the block between 14th and 15th Ave S. If it's raining we'll meet in the rec center. Email me if you have any questions!
Molli
Pure Yoga
Please click on the below comment and Read!
This class will explore Hatha, Raja and some Karmic Yoga. Suitable for all skill levels, and hey, how often do you find free Yoga these days since the commodification of Yoga and meditation? This class will attempt to explore Yoga in its purest forms, as well as stretch and strengthen your body and mind.
This class will meet every week- except if it is raining
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Postcolonial Yoga
This is a class that will focus on yoga as a practice that has the potential to benefit the body and mind, rather than a practice that transports us out of a capitalist economy and into to an Eastern fantasy of purity and escape. At the same time, this class will try to position the practice of yoga within a historical framework that spans from its inception as a facet of a larger South Asian tradition to its appropriation by the West as a bourgeois pastime. Each class will be composed chiefly of movement, with brief discussion at the end. Optional reading materials will be provided. Open to all levels.
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Fierce Light Yoga
Wednesdays, July 20 - Aug 17
Location: Powderhorn Park Rec Center
Inspired by the documentary film FIERCE LIGHT: When Spirit Meets Action, this class will explore ways to ground, center and power yourself as an activist/revolutionary/artist/member of a burgeoning movement towards global peace and abundance. We'll work with yoga, mind-body centering practices, powerful breath work, energy clearing and guided meditation. Learn ways to release feelings of isolation and smallness and begin to live by creative power. If there's interest, we'll practice using creative expression (writing, art, song) to channel inner light into transformative action in your community, movement, family, ecosystem.
Beginners and experienced yoga students both more than welcome, AND please don't feel that you need to already be an 'activist' to benefit from the class... if you feel drawn towards greater engagement with the present moment, want to root down into your passion and power, to find your cause and your stake in our gorgeous hungry tenuous world, come on down to Fierce Light Yoga!
Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket (if you can...if not let me know and I'll find an extra mat/blanket for you).
"We never thought it could get this bad, but we never imagined it could be this good. That the human could display such incredible creativity and connectivity and ingenuity as is happening now in this movement that has no name, in this great turning." -Joanna Macy
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Community and Herbal Medicine in Disaster Situations
Herbal and Community Approaches to Disasters
When disaster strikes, government response is often slow leaving
victims without help for days. Community preparedness and response is
vital. This workshop will teach you how to prepare. You will practice
some response tactics and learn to seek out recovery resources. This
is an introductory workshop that will provide learning and
preparedness resources and suggestions for further education.
Sometimes herbal medicine is the only medicine immediately available.
Learn about the plant medicines that can be stored or gathered for
these situations. Visit our website to learn about our work in Haiti
after the earthquake:
http://serpentine-project.org.
Pre-register by sending an email to info@serpentine-project.org.
Sliding-scale donation: $20-$60
At the bandshell at Father Hennepin Park, 420 Main St. SE
Saturday May 21, 10am - 6pm.
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Let's have Fun, get Physical, get Creative and get Real!
The intention is to guide you through this weave of artistic mediums for the purpose of opening you up and freeing your creative spirit to swim with confidence in the waters of transformation. There's no ceiling on expression in my classes. My desire is to share this outlandish process with a group of 9 to 12 people who feel the urge to be healthy, pay attention, act silly, be creative, live spontaneously, be heard, seen and create what will be your dreams desire. Yup, it's that easy! It's also a lot of fun!
The objective: Truth, courage, community, confidence, clarity, creativity and calm, for the purpose of being in a more naturally vibrant flow of life. The objective is up to you really. It's my job to facilitate, inspire and guide you with great enthusiasm and skill toward your desires.
no one turned away for lack of funds.
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL TO COMPLETE YOUR ENTRY INTO THE CLASS! eatfear2001@yahoo.com subject LETS
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Street Medic First Aid Training
Street Medics have a long history providing emergency first aid at small protests, mass demonstrations, in the wake of natural disasters, and more. We are dedicated to providing free health care, starting with prevention and following through until patients can access definitive care. This 18 hour training will go over basic first aid skills, (such as personal protection, patient assessment, diagnosing illnesses and injuries, splinting, bandaging, etc.)self-care, ethics of first aid, and operating under special circumstances (natural disaster, chemical weapons, "less-than-lethal" weapons, etc.).
Omulu Capoeira Guanabara
Our student organization is a collection of students from diverse backgrounds that learn and practice the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira. Capoeira is an art that combines martial arts, dance, and culture, and provides an environment for people to develop themselves physically as well as mentally and emotionally.
Omulu Capoeira Guanabara is an international partnership that has two headquarters. One is based in the United States, in directed by world-renowned Mestre Preguiça, a student of the famed Mestre Bimba. The other headquarters is based in Sweden, led by Mestre Di Mola. The two function as one, and provide one of the world's largest networks of affiliated capoeira academies, with branches in Brazil, the U.S., Canada, Sweden, Venezuela, Mexico, and Japan.
Many new students often want to know what to expect during their first class. Our classes our geared towards students of all training and fitness levels, as well as to individuals of all different body types, age, and sex. We strive to create an all-inclusive atmosphere where each student can both contribute to the group and benefit from it. Many capoeira alumni describe how their experience in class betters them physically, emotionally, and mentally.
A typical class will begin with a warm-up, a series of stretches that include important postures in capoeira, practice with capoeira movements, and finally class will generally end with a roda (pronounced ho-da). In the roda, students will use to movements practiced early in class to play the game of capoeira with a partner. We also play instruments and sing songs traditional to capoeira during this part of the class. For capoeira class, it is best to wear loose-fitting clothing such as a t-shirt and sweatpants or yoga pants. Students will go barefoot in class. Uniforms are available for purchase, but new students are encouraged to come in their own work-out clothes during their first few classes.
Pure Yoga
THIS CLASS LOCATION HAS BEEN SET! (regardless of what the exco site is saying!)
It is an outdoor yoga class! We will meet at the location below and often walk to other locations if we so please.
This class will explore Hatha, Raja and some Karmic Yoga. Suitable for all skill levels, and hey, how often do you find free Yoga these days since the commodification of Yoga and meditation? This class will attempt to explore Yoga in its purest forms, as well as stretch and strengthen your body and mind. This class will cater to all levels of experience. We will begin with a discussion, centering, warming up, continue to cool down, and end with meditation.
This class will meet every week- except if it is raining
Please bring a mat or blanket/ towel.
PLEASE NOTE: Just because you are signed up for this class does not mean you need to attend every week- although this will make the class easier for you; you are welcome to come when you can ( I know everyone is busy in the summer)! Feel free to join us at any time throughout the season. There is no limit on membership, so bring friends!
If you have trouble finding us on Sundays at 4 pm in Saint Paul- please call me.
Jennie @
207-902-2767
or
207-659-9255
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Uñas Acrilicas
Las uñas son un arte para cada mujer represental que tan eficiente somos. Hay que cuidar las manos ya que estas delatan de edád y hay que cuidar la vanidad de cada una.
El horario VERDADERO (REAL) de clases ES EL SIGUIENTE:
Sat, 03/12/2011 - 11:00 AM - 12:00
Sat, 03/19/2011 - 11:00 AM - 12:00
Sat, 03/26/2011 - 11:00 AM - 12:00
Sat, 04/02/2011 - 11:00 AM - 12:00
Sat, 04/09/2011 - 11:00 AM - 12:00
Sat, 04/16/2011 - 11:00 AM - 12:00
Sat, 04/23/2011 - 11:00 AM - 12:00
Sat, 04/30/2011 - 11:00 AM - 12:00
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Cardio Kick-Boxing
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Comida Mexicana
El horario VERDADERO de clases ES EL SIGUIENTE:
Mar, 03/08/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Mar, 03/15/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Mar, 03/22/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Mar, 03/29/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Mar, 04/05/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Mar, 04/12/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Mar, 04/19/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Mar, 04/26/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Mar, 05/03/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Mar, 05/10/2011 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
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Fun With Food (Family Cooking)
This cooking class is part of Baker Mondays, a weekly community night at Baker Community Center on the West Side, St. Paul. There is a free community dinner at 5:15pm.
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Radical Sex Education
This class aims to examine the aspects of why sex education is important and what it can offer to us in our daily lives. This class will create a forum that looks at what we can gain from learning and teaching sex education in a radical environment outside of the mainstream, public education arena of the "abstinence only" method. This class is geared towards adolescents and young adults that are inundated with messages from mainstream society and in the media about what is expected of them, their bodies and their sexuality. We will have bi-weekly discussions that will be held in a safe, comfortable and open environment to explore ideas, thoughts and questions on different topics. Each discussion topic will have its own set of ground rules on how to keep our class space safe, inviting and inclusive of everyone involved. General topics for discussion will include:
*Sexual anatomy: Knowledge on puberty, menstruation, and masturbation
*Learning to construct our sexual identities: What does it mean to be queer, trans, gay, lesbian, bi, bi-curious, androgynous and/or heterosexual? What does it mean to have a certain gender? How can we be better allies towards one another when we acknowledge that different gender and sexual identities exist?
*Safe sex: Knowledge on contraceptives and sexual health for male, female, trans and queer bodies -- where can we find free clinics in the Twin Cities? Where can we find free contraceptives and free condoms?
*Consent is sexy: How do we talk about consent? How can we have responsible intimate relationships with one another? Are there different kinds of relationships?
*Sex in different cultures: What can we learn about our sexual relationships from other people?
*Sex and kink in the media: What relationships do we normalize? What different kinds of sexual relationships do we find attractive? How can we look at pornographic images and analyze them in terms of healthy and unhealthy sexual relationships?
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Zumba/ International Dance FItness
Zumba is a cardio dance workout class that incorporates the basics of salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba into fun dance routines. No dance experience is necessary-- just the desire to work up a sweat and have a great time! Class will begin with a warmup, progress through several dances, and end with a cooldown.
Note: this is not an official Zumba-trademarked class, but inspired by the Zumba style!
Please contact me to let me know of your interest.
The time/date: Tuesdays, 5.45 to 6.45 at Dayton's Bluff Rec Center.
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Good Vibes: Energy Healing & Increasing Bliss
We will share healing time, stories, guided meditation, & techniques for relaxation, self-healing, & healing others. Energy healing topics include: working with universal energy, patterns of energy movement in & around the body, sensing & moving blockages, breath, & symbols. Please dress for comfort & bring a pillow if you can (no worries if you can't).
*Please note: Despite the potentially provocative title, this class is NON-SEXUAL, open to all ages, & will have an environment of Super Safe Space. The title is in reference to how GREAT energy healing can feel!
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Yoga
This class will be a dynamic vinyasa practice, intended to ground and center through connecting breath and movement. Using the breath as a guide, we will flow through sun saluations and asanas (yoga poses), concentrating on alignment to build strength, flexibility, and mind-body awareness. I plan on tailoring the class to the students individual needs. Themes of self care will be integrated into the class, focusing on healing and taking time to relax and restore the body. Some yoga experience preferred but not totally neccessary.
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Some Herbalism
This class will introduce people to some of the basics about using plants as medicine. We will learn how to make salves, tinctures, and oils. There will be basic plant identification and sustainable harvesting. This is an enormous topic and we will only be dipping our toes into it. Because of that, participants will learn about different resources to continue studying on their own. Most of our classes will be in Minneapolis, but we could self-organize a field trip or two if people are interested and have cars. Participants will need to provide small jars / bottles for making and storing tinctures, salves, and oils.
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Beginning Meditation and Mindfulness for Activists
"We can never obtain peace in the world if we neglect the inner world and don't make peace with ourselves. World peace must develop out of inner peace."
Mindfulness can simply be defined as being fully in the present moment and fully accepting anything that happens, just simply observing everything as it occurs. Within the larger concept of 'mindfulness' there are methods such as meditation, yoga, qigong, tai chi and others that help focus an individual more fully on the present moment.
My goal in this course is to help you to be happier and more peaceful by facilitating your own learning of these methods and you will be able to practice these methods quite easily on your own after even coming to one of these classes.
Meditation has been getting a lot of press in recent years thanks to recent advancements in brain imaging that has shown scientifically that meditation, yoga, qigong and other ancient practices have concrete, positive results for a person's health. Various benefits include greater calmness, lowered blood pressure, lowered stress levels, increased ability to concentrate and others (If you Google Scholar 'meditation' and 'Jon Kabat-Zinn' or 'Richard Davidson' you can get a whole list of research articles). The best way to learn about these benefits, though, is through first-hand experience.
Meditation and other practices are very effective ways to self-heal and find inner peace. Mindfulness is compatible with any belief or non-belief system, so whatever your belief or non-beliefs are, these practices can help you in relieving stress, having greater calmness, etc...which is pretty cool :)
There is a lot of activist work to be done in the world today with so much happening and taking care of ourselves is something we might be tempted to neglect. Yet the more at peace we are with ourselves and what is going on inside of us, the more effective and greater attention we can give toward improving the world outside ourselves.
Hamline-Midway Wellness Workshops
This Wellness series is sponsored by the Hamline-Midway Library. First Weds. of the month, 6-7:30pm.
Nov. 3 - Nutrition
Dec. 1- Mind-Body Wellness
TBA - Cultural Wellness
Nutrition - This class will discuss the way various food choices are influenced and the impact food choices have on individual health and the environment. The latest scientific findings on food and healing and how to evaluate nutrition information will be presented. Participants will be given the opportunity to expand personal food choices, enhance understanding of eating and health and become aware of community resources.
This class will also cover food issues in the context of local and global sustainable agriculture and the importance of examining the impact of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), herbicides, pesticides and food irradiation as it relates to preserving a healthy food chain. Find out how to make healthier food choices, and where to shop for healthy, affordable food.
NOTE: The Nutrition Workshop was postponed to November. Food will be served! We'd love to see you there Wednesday night!
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Nutricion
Explicar el beneficio que tienen las frutas y verduras que se clasifican en Piramide de colores y porciones que debe uno de comer al dia.
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Cardio Kick Boxing
Cardio Kick Boxing es una clase de ejercicio enfocada en trabajar el abdomen, esta basada en karate, kung-fu (o artes marciales), el Cardio Kick Boxing es uno de los ejercicios mas completos donde puede quemar hasta 1000 calorias por una hora intensa de ejercicio.
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Zumba Fitness
Es una clase que se dedica al bienestar y enfocada a la salud Fisica y Mental, nos ejercitamos, es una mezcla de Baile, Aerobicos y mucha diversion.
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Running for slowpokes
I envision this as a pretty casual workshop/running group that would follow the couch-5k training program together, share struggles and successes, and perhaps run a race, if the participants are interested. I am no expert, but I do have some resources and experience to share about the nuts and bolts of running and will likely have various "new runner" friends come by to share their stories and run with us. I think this workshop would be the best fit for woman-identified people ages 16 and up, but will certainly not turn anyone away. For maximum benefit, sign up with a buddy who lives in your neighborhood! Come to first class dressed in comfortable clothing, and the best athletic shoes you have. Have a light dinner or snack and a glass of water about an hour before. bring a water bottle if you like, but there are fountains in the park. We will likely not have a secure place for our valuables, so plan to only have your car or house key with you during class.
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Meditacion/Meditation (Spanish)
Practica de la meditacion en un ambiente tranquilo y comodo. Aprende de los beneficios mentales y fisicos de la meditacion.
Masaje/Massage (Spanish)
Venga a aprender tecnicas de masaje en un abiente comodo y divertido. El masaje ayuda en eliminar el estres y tension en el cuerpo y la mente.
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Zumba-Minneapolis Norte (Spanish)
Clases gratis! Guardaria disponsible con previa registracion.
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Yoga *Registration Closed*
The Benefits of a Yoga Practice:
-Reduces stress
-Relaxation
-Creates awareness
-Strength and flexibility
-Releases toxins in the body
-Conscious breathing and stretching gives a sense of calm and wellbeing
Goals for the Class:
I would like to guide the class through an invigorating, yet gentle yoga practice, one that strengthens, relaxes, and is restorative. One that touches upon joy and gladness for simply being here. I would also like to show the class how they can develop a personal home practice.
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Yoga & Writing
We all have stories to tell, spun of a lifetime of experience, wisdom, and imagination. The wriiten word is a great tool for self-discovery, finding your voice, and creative expression. I have found writing helps me get to the heart of something on my mind, become aware of important information just below the surface of my awareness, or become conscious of a new layer of truth.
Combining yoga and a writing practice can enhance one another to activate different kinds of learning and parts of the brain. In each class I will be guiding everyone through some yoga postures, breath work, and meditation so that we can all stretch, relax, and gently open our minds and bodies to the wisdom and creativity we have within. I will be creating each yoga sequence specifically to complement the writing prompts we work on afterwards. Additionally, there will be an online forum where we can tap into our collective wisdom on the writing process, yoga philosophy as it relates to writing, and other related writing topics.
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Zumba - Minneapolis Sur (Spanish)
Combinacion de fitness y baile latino en la cual bailamos salsa, merengue, regueton, cumbia. Lo mas importante es divertirte.
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Aerobicos
Las clases de aerobico es un ejercicio que nos ayuda con la salud total y un ritmo sabroso y fuerte.
se trabajara para cada parte del cuerpo.
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Hatha Flow Yoga
A class designed to explore the various dimensions of the practice of yoga and give you the skills to begin a personal home practice. Through physical poses, meditation techniques, and personal reflection, we will develop strength and flexibility of both body and mind. Come and tap into the flow of energy and grace in your life!
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Clases de Zumba (N. Minneapolis)
Clases gratis! Guarderia disponible con previa registracion
Clases de Zumba
Lugar: Cafeteria de la Escuela de la Ascension, 1723 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis
Fechas: Todos los Sabados de 10:00 A 11:00 AM desde el 30 de Enero
Para inscripcion, mayor informcion oguarderia contactar a Nancy al 612-227-3097
EXCO Academia Comunitaria es una organizacion inspirada por el derecho de libre acceso a la Educacion, el saber a todos nos ayuda por igual, no te lo guardes, compartelo! Tienes ideas o quisieras participar contacta a maria al 612-669-1422.
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Clases de Primeros Auxilios
Clases gratis! Guarderia disponible con previa registracion
Clases de Primeros Auxilios
Lugar: Waite House, 2529 13th Ave S, Minneapolis
Fechas: Todos los Jueves de 6:00 A 7:00 PM desde el 4 de Febrero
Para inscripcion, mayor informcion oguarderia contactar a Jovita al 612-721-1681
EXCO Academia Comunitaria es una organizacion inspirada por el derecho de libre acceso a la Educacion, el saber a todos nos ayuda por igual, no te lo guardes, compartelo! Tienes ideas o quisieras participar contacta a maria al 612-669-1422.
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Clases de Yoga
Clases gratis! Guarderia disponible con previa registracion
Lugar: Corcoran Park, 3334 20th Ave S, Minneapolis
Fechas: Todos los Miercoles de 6:00 A 7:00pm desde el 3 de Marzo.
Para Insripcion, mayor informcion oguarderia contactar a Jessica al 612-812-6282
EXCO Academia Comunitaria es una organizacion inspirada por el derecho de libre acceso a la Educacion, el saber a todos nos ayuda por igual, no te lo guardes, compartelo! Tienes ideas o quisieras participar contacta a maria al 612-669-1422.
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Clases de Zumba
Clases gratis! Guarderia disponible con previa registracion
Lugar: Sabathani Community Center, 310 E 38th Calle, Minneapolis
Fechas: Todos los Martes y Jueves de 11:30 A 12:30 PM desde el 26 de Enero
Para inscription, mayor infomacion o guarderia contactar a Nancy al 612-227-3097
EXCO Academia Comunitaria es una organizacion inspirada por el derecho de libre acceso a la Educacion, el saber a todos nos ayuda por igual, no te lo guardes, compartelo! Tienes ideas o quisieras participar contacta a maria al 612-669-1422.
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Clases de Aerobica
Clases gratis! Guarderia disponible con previa registracion
Lugar:
Fechas: Todas los Jueves de 1:00 A 2:00 PM desde el 4 de Febrero
EXCO Academia Comunitaria es una organizacion inspirada por el derecho de libre acceso a la Educacion, el saber a todos nos ayuda por igual, no te lo guardes, compartelo! Tienes ideas o quisieras participar contacta a maria al 612-669-1422.
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Advancing the Right-to-Die: A World-Wide Electronic Discussion Group
Since this is the Experimental College of the Twin Cities,
as an experiment, we will try an on-line class.
This electronic seminar joins individuals sitting at their computers.
Participants can join the discussion any time or the day or night.
This cyber-seminar has now been adopted
by a Facebook Group called The Right to Die with Dignity.
This group already has over 1,000 members.
Our discussions will take place by means of its Discussion Board.
We will proceed with the ten announced themes listed below,
beginning a new discussion each month:
The One-Month-less Club:
Live Well Now, Omit the Last Month .
Four Differences between Irrational Suicide and Voluntary Death .
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Mindful Eating
Do you eat most meals in under 10 minutes? Do you eat without any awareness
of taste and texture? Are you ready to gain consciousness at the dinner
table?
Our society is hyper-focused on food and yet we barely pay attention to what
we are eating - finding ourselves at the computer, watching television,
driving or talking on the phone - barely concentrating on the pleasures and
of food and the sensations of eating. We leave many meals feeling unsatisfied
because we barely remember eating anything at all.
Here is your opportunity to slow down and become mindful of eating. This is
your chance to release all the negative thoughts, emotions and beliefs you've
had about food.
October 19&26 - We will experience mindful eating in the classroom with
foods the instructor brings in. Please also bring your dinner to class.
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Body Wisdom & Vital Energy Workshops
Introduction to reconnecting with the body's innate inner wisdom and its ability to heal itself at all levels, mind-body-spirit. This course is experiential in nature - you will actively explore exercises that support self-awareness, body-awareness, grounded- and centeredness, and an overall sense of well-being. Among other things, we will explore guided visualization/meditation, the energy healing modalities of Reiki and Qigong, and conscious connection with the Earth. Workload determined by participant's desire to apply new learning to their lives, and journaling about what they observe. No prerequisites. Dress comfortably, bring a journal, a mat/blanket for the floor, and an open and curious mind!
We're excited that we'll be presenting new material, and that we'll be joined by two different talented presenters who will generously be sharing their valuable healing work:
Sept. 20th: Dave & Pam, Intro to Body/Vital Energy, and Transitions
Oct. 4th: Dave & Pam, Loving ***this is a deeper dive, please be advised!***
Oct. 18th: Jesse Sia, grounding and Spring Forest Qigong
Nov. 1st: Ron Moor, Hands on Healing (held in 4th Flr Lounge/Old Main)
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David Nelson & Pamela Nelson
This will be our sixth term offering this course, and it continues to morph and grow as we go along! We are committed to offering the space to introduce participants to available alternatives in reconnecting to inner wisdom and improving/maintaining their vital energy, both our own work as well as that of other complimentary wellness practitioners.
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Hatha Yoga
A class designed to explore the various dimensions of the practice of yoga and give you the skills to begin a personal home practice. Through physical poses, meditation techniques, and personal reflection, we will develop strength and flexibility of both body and mind. Come and tap into the flow of energy and grace in your life!
Contact: lizwentworth@gmail.com
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Zumba Aereobicas
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Yoga para Mujeres
Una clases de yoga para soltar estres, relajarse, estirar y abrir el cuerpo en un ambiente comodo. La clases esta presentada en espanol y es para mujeres principiantes hasta avanzadas en la practica de yoga. Vistense en ropa comoda y no coman por dos horas antes de la clase.
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Living Will Workshop: Creating Your Own Advance Directive for Medical Care
LIVING WILL WORKSHOP:
CREATING YOUR OWN ADVANCE DIRECTIVE FOR MEDICAL CARE
Facilitator:
James Park, existential philosopher
E-mail:
PARKx032@TC.UMN.EDU
Phone:
612-871-7275
Course description:
In preparing for our own deaths, we should to ask 24 basic Questions,
discuss them with our loved ones, put our decisions into writing, and appoint proxies.
This workshop will be an opportunity to meet with others who are asking the same Questions,
deciding their own medical ethics, and how they want to be treated at the end life.
"http:www.tc.umn.edu/~parkx032/Q-L-WILL.html"
Here are the 24 basic Questions on the Internet.
Each week we will discuss about 4 Questions.
The printed resource for this workshop is:"http://www.tc.umn.edu/~parkx032/AD-OUT-NET.html"
Your Last Year: Creating Your Own Advance Directive for Medical Care
About 100 pages of this 250-page book are offered free of charge on the Internet.
This book will be available in class for $35.
But you can return it for $30 at the end of class." http://www.tc.umn.edu/~parkx032/LWW-EXCO.html">
See your options for owning or re-selling the book.
See a" http://www.tc.umn.edu/~parkx032/D-LWW.html"
comprehensive course description.
At the end of this workshop, participants will have written, signed, and witnessed
Advance Directives for Medical Care.
You are encouraged to attend with your proxy
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Eliminate Sabotage, Embrace Your Ideal Reality
Title of Course: Eliminate Sabotage, Embrace Your Real Identity
Facilitator: DEANNA REITER, MA
Email: deanna@dayawati.com Phone: 651-238-7248
Class Time: 6-8:30pm
Class Date: Monday, June 29, 2009
Place: Macalester College, Old Main 4th Floor Lounge
Course description: Recognize the hidden patterns of sabotage (the nine scoundrels) that keep us from a life of joy. Discover how to recognize when these "scoundrels" are present in your life and how you can release them.
Deanna Reiter is the author of Dancing with Divinity: Positive Affirmations for any Situation and The Nine Scoundrels: How to Recognize and Release Subtle Patterns of Sabotage. Deanna is a Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, Rebirthing Breathworker and Reiki Practioner. For more information, please contact Deanna through her website: www. dayawati.com.
Harmony, Yoga Systems and Mind Control from “Bhagavad Gita
Title of Course: Harmony, Yoga Systems and Mind Control from “Bhagavad Gita”
Facilitator: Sai
Email: tvd108@gmail.com Phone:
Class Time: 11.00 – 12.30 PM
Class Dates: June27, July 11, July 18, July 25
Place: Ford Hall 155 (U of M Campus, East Bank)
Course description:
Lack of Harmony in the nature causes disturbance in the natural cycle. Lack of harmony in the human mind and heart creates disturbance and fear. This internal confusion can cause us to lose track of mental, physical, social stability and ultimately lose faith in the things we belived in as truth. Is it imperative that we have to go through these periods or is it just the propaganda we are forced to accept because we never questioned ourselves deep enough?
Most of the situations in our lives we accept change through external factors or by some hypnotic experiences, but often we end up where we start, if not worse. The solution to all that causes disturbance, fear, anxiety, uneasy stress cannot be one of external change but one of internal change which will keep us at equilibrium at all times and accept things in a natural way. This change is achieved through change in consciousness.
From the pages of Bhagavad-Gita we will learn how this ancient but ever fresh scientific knowledge reveals things seemingly sophisticated but yet applicable in every sense. We will also learn different yoga systems and art of mind control.
Some words of Praise on the wisdom of Bhagavad Gita:
"The Bhagavad-Gita is the most systematic statement of spiritual evolution of endowing value to mankind. It is one of the most clear and comprehensive summaries of perennial philosophy ever revealed; hence its enduring value is subject not only to India but to all of humanity." ~ Aldous Huxley
Body Wisdom & Vital Energy
Title of Course: Body Wisdom & Vital Energy
Instructors: David & Pamela Nelson
dave@icoachlife.com office: 651-204-9096 www.ICoachLife.com
Course description to be printed in the EXCO Course Catalogue:
Introduction to reconnecting with the body's innate inner wisdom and its ability to heal itself at all levels, mind-body-spirit. This course is experiential in nature - you will actively explore practical Grounding techniques which you can easily incorporate into your life, giving you more energy & vitality, supporting your well-being, and bringing greater awareness and consciousness into your daily life. Dress comfortably (dress for the weather, we will go outside if possible); bring a mat or blanket and an open and curious mind! Bring a lunch – we will break for 1 hour.
Time and Place Info:
Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Macalester College, Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
Your Experience:
1. What is your experience in this skill/body of knowledge? How did you acquire the interest and skill in this subject area? How long have you been involved?
Dave is certified Level 3 (Master-level) Usui Reiki through the Sophia Center at Ursuline College (Cleveland, OH); completed Level 4 training in healing Qigong through Spring Forest Qigong (Mpls., MN); and went through a 2+-year mentorship in Earth-based grounding work with healer Warren Grossman, Ph.D., author of To Be Healed By The Earth. He has been involved with this work for 6+ years.
Introduction to Biopsychology: Brain, Mind, Self
Title of Course: Introduction to Biopsychology: Brain, Mind, Self
Facilitators: Seth Viebrock and Jonathan Popko
Email: seth2@viebrock.us and popk0012@umn.edu Phone: 612.387.4302
Class Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm
Class Dates: Every other Monday (starting June 15th)
Place: 3144 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN (Uptown) Please use the side door, the class will be held downstairs.
Course description: This is a course in what makes us human, an exploration of the self from a biological and psychological perspective. In academia, a disconnect often emerges between the poetic “higher-level” aspects of humanity (notions of “self”,“emotion”, and concepts like “love”) and the underlying “lower-level” aspects of humanity that comprise our biology. The course will feature a lower-level scientific discussion of the nervous system as well as a higher level narrative of what makes us human in relation to our neurobiology. The objective is to approach the subject of human behavior comprehensively and integratively. For lower-level content we’ll use resources from the internet mixed with short topical lectures and group discussion. For higher-level content we’ll use the book “A General Theory of Love” by Lewis, Amini, and Lannon, as our textbook. Each student will need a copy to read outside of class -- we will have several copies to loan out, but students are highly encouraged to check out or purchase their own copies. Check out the outline of our first class: http://biopsychclass.com/node/13
Class size: Minimum ____3_____ Maximum ____15_____
What experience do you bring to this class?
ELIMINATE SABOTAGE, EMBRACE YOUR IDEAL REALITY
Title of Course: ELIMINATE SABOTAGE, EMBRACE YOUR IDEAL REALITY
Facilitator: DEANNA REITER, MA
Email: deanna@dayawati.com Phone: 651-238-7248
Class Time: 6-8:30pm
Class Dates: Monday, June 29, 2009
Place:REQUEST TO TEACH AT MACALESTER COLLEGE
Course description: Eliminate Sabotage, Embrace Your Ideal Reality – Recognize the hidden patterns of sabotage (the nine scoundrels) that keep us from a life of joy. Discover how to recognize when these "scoundrels" are present in your life and how you can release them.
Class size: Minimum ___10______ Maximum ____60_____
What experience do you bring to this class? I HAVE TAUGHT 2 EXCO CLASSES LAST YEAR BIO: Deanna Reiter is the author of Dancing with Divinity: Positive Affirmations for any Situation and The Nine Scoundrels: How to Recognize and Release Subtle Patterns of Sabotage. Deanna is a Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, Rebirthing Breathworker and Reiki Practioner. For more information, please contact Deanna through her website: www. dayawati.com.
