Classes, Schools and Learning Centers
AN ALTERNATIVE WAY
An Alternative Way (analternativeway.info) is about releasing our unlimited creativity (ryuc.info) to create health, wealth, inner satisfaction or whatever we desire to create by understanding how we create the experiences we have.
BLUEBERRY GARDENS
Center for yoga, growth and healing offers classes in Yoga, T'ai Chi, Qi Gong, Biodanza, Dramakids. In addition we offer Acupuncuture, Nutrition Counseling, Physical Therapy, Reiki, private Yoga Therapy, and Therapeutic Massage, space for your workshops, U Pick Blueberries. www.blueberrygardens.org
BRAIDED WAY SCHOOL FOR HEALING ARTS
Braided Way School for Healing Arts offers courses in Chakra Balancing (Level One) with Arlyn Kline, RN has 28 years experience as teacher/practitioner of chakra balancing and has studied extensively with Rosalyn Bruyere, Brugh Joy, and Swami Muktananda. MD massage ceu’s. Baltimore Centre for Wellness. Info: www.braidedwayhealingarts.com, 410 203-2226, Ext. 5.
GEORGE PIERSON CREATIVE MINDFLOW
Would you like to come up with the "big idea" at work? Develop a new business or project? Solve problems in your relationships? Break through your communications Blocks? Write? Paint? Perform? Over the past 30 years, this brainwave training methodology has achieved extraordinary results with its combination of meditation and biofeedback techniques, helping thousands of people achieve better performance in business, sports, relationships, communications, music and artistic expression. www.creative-mindflow.com.
DIAMOND APPROACH INTRODUCTORY WEEKEND
A new ongoing group meeting 5x/year is forming in Washington, DC. Based on the work of A.H. Almaas, our meetings include teachings, meditation practices. Experiential exercises, movement and inquiry. Contact Barbara 202-746-9473, bearwise@verizon.net, www.ridhwan.org.
ANDREA FOSTER, PH.D. A TORAHSEED PLANTER
Wherever I am, I help uplift with Torah to those who reach out. I bring you over ten years experience as a communal leader with individuals, families and students in independent Jewish communities. B’nai Mitzvah, service leader, Jewish educator and more. Please visit: www.yoninatorahseed.com
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELLNESS CLASSES
Howard Community College Wellness classes for body, mind and spirit. Classes in nutrition, fitness, meditation, yoga, yoga sutras and more. Please visit our website at: howardcc.edu and click on ‘Continuing Education’, or call 443-518-1700 for a free brochure.
ANN MCGRATH, HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH
Offering hands-on classes and personal consultations to teach you how to live disease-free for the rest of your life. Learn to restore your health through detoxification, good nutrition and positive affirmations! www.annmcgrath.com, ann@annmcgrath.com
THE MID-ATLANTIC CENTER FOR HEALING
The Mid-Atlantic Center for Healing offers a rich variety of spiritual, psychological and physical practitioners, healers and mentors who provide dynamic and powerful guidance & instruction. We offer events throughout the Mid-Atlantic region in workshops, retreats and o-going long-term training in a wide variety of disciplines. Visit: www.HealingIntuition.com
MINDFULNESS-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY & GROUPS
Improving Quality of Life, Wholeness, and Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing. Contact Nancy Brutsché, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC at 301-793-8715 or mindfulresources@yahoo.com. Specialty methods include Mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), cognitive therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).
NATURE AWARENESS SCHOOL
Nature Awareness School offers courses in primitive living skills, nature observation and awareness, wild edible plants, tracking, and Native philosophies. Discover a deep and fulfilling connection to Mother Earth and all things. Free brochure: P.O. Box 219-IP, Lyndhurst, VA 22952. 540-377-6068.
POTOMAC CRESCENT WALDORF SCHOOL
Our curriculum, based on the nearly century old philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, strives to teach the whole child—head, heart and hands—through a play-based morning for the kindergartens and through experiential, arts-based methods in the grades. Potomac Crescent Waldorf School, 923 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA 22202
703-486-1309 www.PotomacCrescentSchool.org
THE RAW FOOD INSTITUTE
Learn to use RAW FOOD for cleansing and healing with live and online programs! Visit our website to download our FREE E-BOOK!
TheRawFoodInstitute.com
REAL PRACTICE FOR REAL PEOPLE
TCCII’s classes are grounded in tradition, but designed for real life. Qigong and Tai Chi integrate movement and breathing into mindful exercises. People who practice regularly report improvement in health, physical strength, and peace of mind. TCCII’s certified instructors have decades of experience helping students acheive their goals. www.tccii.com
RIGPA WASHINGTON DC
Rigpa aims to present the Buddhist tradition of Tibet in a way that is both completely authentic, and as relevant as possible to the lives and needs of modern men and women. Founded and guided by Sogyal Rinpoche, renowned author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, Rigpa offers courses in meditation and Buddhist studies. Please visit washington.usa.rigpa.org for more information.
ROSE ROSETREE - CUT CORDS OF ATTACHMENT
The only book in English on how to cut cords was written by local healer and teacher Rose Rosetree. Learn about her popular phone sessions and how-to workshop, a Mentoring Program for healers, FAQs, and more at www.rose-rosetree.com
SCHOOL OF SPIRITUAL SCIENCE
Renowned 35 year-old school of wisdom teaching offers practical spiritual skills through meditation, lectures, reading and experiential exercises that enhance spiritual awareness and self-understanding. Beginning class: Exploring Intuition and Psychic Phenomena starts first week in September, 202-723-4510, 1325 Fern Street, NW, Washington, DC, http://www.nsscdc.org.
SELF EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION CENTER KAY WALKINSHAW
Program your mind to be incredible…modalities for positive thought processes and states of mind affecting positive performance, which equals, action! Lose weight, achieve your dreams! Visit: www.seec-icmct.com, or, call: 703-658-2014 to see our curriculum and services.
THE STILL POINT MIND AND SPIRIT CENTER
The Still Point offers an eclectic mix of services and classes from Astrology to Psychotherapy, as well as Holistic and Alternative practitioners who understand that there is a place for New Age and Ancient Wisdom alongside modern teachings, modalities and technologies. Visit our website: www.stillpointmindandbody.com/mind-spirit-center. Looking for a modality you don’t see listed on our website or interested in joining our practice? Please email: laura@stillpointmindandbody.com.
TAI SOPHIA
Tai Sophia Institute is an accredited, nonprofit academic institution for wellness-based education featuring graduate programs in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Transformative Leadership and Social Change, Health Coaching, and Wellness Coaching, plus clinical services, community programs, and continuing professional education. Visit: www.tai.edu, or call 301-725-1674.
UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS
Theosophy is the ancient source and synthesis of all scientific and spiritual knowledge. Free classes-subjects include Universal Brotherhood, Karma & Reincarnation, Spiritual Perfectibility, Origin of Man and Cosmos, Myths, and more. 4865 Cordell Ave., Downtown Bethesda http://www.ULTDC.org 301-656-3566.
VERYVEGELICIOUS: CAROLINE CHERRY
Learn how to shop for, plan, & cook delicious vegetarian meals with my 4-week class. Winter discount: take $100 OFF my full program. Commitment shy? Try an introductory session consisting of veggie eating/nutrition basics and a grocery tour for only $75! www.veryvegelicious.com
WASHINGTON WALDORF SCHOOL--PRE-K TO GRADE 12
Our mission is to provide a rich curriculum and integrative instructional method which gives our students a unique education and addresses the needs of the whole child, developing clear thinking, balanced feelings and confidence for initiative. Fully accredited. 4806 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD. 301-229-6107, x154. www.washingtonwaldorf.org
ADDITIONAL CLASSES AND SCHOOLS LINKS
Alexander Technique of Washington www.alexandercenter.com
Behavioral Healthcare Consulting www.behavioralhealthcareconsulting.com
Capital Qi Gong, Arlington, http://www.capitalqigong.com
Core Constellations Center www.totallyalivecore.com
Institute for Advancement of Service www.ias-online.org
Mid Atlantic Center For Healing www.healingintuition.com
National Integrated Health Associates www.nihadc.com
Qi Elements www.qielements.com
Self-Empowerment Education Center www.seec-icmct.com
Storyweaving – Carol Burbank www.storyweaving.com