Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
Summer 2012

NOTE: Room numbers are posted in each building lobby on the day of class.

Conscious Living: Journey to Self-Discovery *NEW!*
Gain useful and sound information on how to create a fulfilling life. Learn how to increase your level of self-awareness so you can clearly identify who you are and what you need to have the life you desire. You will remove blocks that could sabotage your life goals, define your life vision, and develop specific goals and an action plan to move you closer to your life vision. Taught by a Certified Relationship Coach. $99**
►Sat 9am-4:30pm, May 19
#5757   XE 130 6976
Hickory Ridge 102

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Meditation and Yoga
Meditation is the art of being present, moment to moment as life unfolds, with a calm, centered mind and a loving, compassionate heart. Yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the body are a vehicle for meditation, as well as preparation for stillness and sitting meditation. Through yoga and meditation, we discover the inner power and peace of residing in one’s center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or yoga mat. Instructor: Helen Heffer. $139**
►Thu 7pm-9pm, Jun 21-Sep 06 (No class 7/19 & 8/23)
#5960 XE 309 6304
Student Activities 101

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Summer Yoga Posture Clinic
Use your summer energy to move the body and learn a series of 30+ yoga postures that open body, mind, emotions, energy, and spirit. Through breathwork and postures of alignment, balance, strengthening, stretching, and relaxation, we open to our wholeness. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket to class. Instructor: H. Heffer. $135**
►Sat 8:30am-10:30am, Jun 23-Sep 08
#5968 XE 962 6867
Student Activities 101
(No class 7/21, 8/25)

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Yoga in its Many Forms *NEW!*
Most westerners know Yoga only as Hatha Yoga. The Yoga of physical poses and perhaps Raja Yoga which includes meditation. But there is a rich tradition which we will also explore of Bhakti Yoga - the Yoga of devotion, Karma Yoga - the Yoga of action and selfless service, and Jnana Yoga - the Yoga of philosophy, study, and wisdom. Each form helps us deepen our experience and our practice as we move along the path toward wholeness and enlightenment. $139**
►Sat 10:30am-12:30pm, Jun 23-Sep 08
#6773 XE 115 6919
Student Activities 101
(No class 7/21, 8/25)

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T’ai Chi Introduction
Discover T’ai Chi, a form of active meditation that promotes calming, centering, and self-control. Instructor David Foulk introduces you to this practice of meditation and physical exercise, consisting of carefully coordinated, slow, natural movements proven to strengthen your body and mind. When the chi flows in a balanced fashion, you enjoy better physical and emotional health, increased longevity and inner peace. $125**
►Sat 9:30am-10:30am, Jun 16-Aug 04
#5967 XE 843 6321
Horowitz Arts Center 110

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Qigong
The word Qigong literally means skill or cultivation of vital energy (qi). Traditional Chinese medicine believes that good health is the result of a free-flowing, well-balanced qi (bio-energy) system, while sickness, pain or physical disorders are the result of qi blockage, or unbalanced qi in the body. Qigong practice helps to balance the qi system in the body and break the qi blockages to recover health. It helps you develop a more relaxed, harmonious state of mind and body; reduce stress; resist illness; and heighten sensitivity to your body’s internal organs along with developing an energetic ability to regulate your own health and vitality. You will focus on body posture adjustment and gentle movement, mind-focused relaxation, and breath regulation practice. Instructor: D. Foulk. $125**
►Sat 8:30am-9:30am, Jun 16-Aug 04
#5119 XE 435 6558
Horowitz Arts Center 110

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Reiki for Stress Reduction & Wellness
Reiki is a gentle touch, safe and holistic practice for healing and self-improvement that everyone can learn and use. In this talk, you will discover how Reiki is being increasingly accepted by the medical community and has been incorporated into the work of many health care providers, therapists, hospice workers, caregivers, and parents. Learn about published research demonstrating Reiki’s ability to reduce pain and anxiety and increase overall wellness. Join us for an informative evening exploring how Reiki can help you and those you care about, observe a Reiki healing session, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Recommended for health care workers and anyone interested in improving health and well-being for themselves and others. .2 CEUS. FREE, but you must register to reserve space. 
►Fri 6:30pm-8:30pm, Jul 20
#6810 XE 484 7277
Hickory Ridge 108

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Traditional Reiki 1 for Health Care Workers
Reiki is a gentle touch therapy that promotes healing on all levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. It enhances the healing of virtually every known illness and malady and does not interfere with conventional medical treatment or alternative therapies. In fact, Reiki can be used in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to promote recovery, diminish side effects, and relieve stress. Reiki also helps to develop intuition and creativity, which benefits anyone working in a caring profession. While the techniques are simple and can be learned by anyone, the results can be powerful. This course is designed for health care workers to use on themselves to rejuvenate and heal from the demands of their profession, as well as to incorporate into their practices with clients and patients. This traditional Reiki course includes four attunements and, after completing the course, participants are certified as a practitioner in the USUI School of Natural Healing. No refund 5 days before start date. $160 (includes testbooks, $60 lab fee, and $20 materials fee*)
►Sat 9am-6pm, Jun 02
#5582 XH 143 7675
Hickory Ridge 158
►Sat 9am-6pm, Jul 21
#6811 XH 143 7278
Hickory Ridge 158

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The Chakra System and Auras
Use the basics of this system of energy and find out how to balance these energy spirals. You will also be given techniques to see auras and what the colors of the aura mean. Instructor: Gena Wilson, LCSW $20**
►Wed 7pm-9pm, May 02
#5621   XE 345 M1414
Laurel College Center

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**Neither XE course tuitions nor their fees are eligible for waiver.