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Navigating the Healthcare Landscape NEW!
Healthcare reform is here. What is it, what does it mean, how does it impact you and your family? This class will share the latest news on healthcare reform and provide ideas on how to navigate the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Transparency, financial information and terminology, quality patient care, patient experience and overall satisfaction, and personal engagement will be discussed to help you make informed decisions and show you how your feedback impacts providers. Additionally, this class will share a variety of tools helping you to voice questions, take action and select options for the most appropriate care. This class is suitable for any adult; there are no prerequisites. Handouts outlining key tools and resources will be provided.
$39 per person, $49 per couple/Tina Minnick
Register for this class!
SPE 014P05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Nov 4/6-8 p.m.
SPE 014P06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Nov 18/6-8 p.m.
How to Live a Clean Green Healthy Life NEW!
Want to freshen up your home and lifestyle naturally? Try going green. This is a wonderful course to learn how to keep your lifestyle and home clean and healthy by using “green” products. You will learn what is safe and how to make and use natural products. By avoiding harsh chemicals that are linked to one of the leading causes of health related issues you and your furry friends will be happier and healthier. Students will learn how to make products that will sanitize, deodorize and prevent dust, dirt and other little nasty germs that are throughout the home, car and public areas. You will save money and the environment, and protect life.
$95/Shelly Howley
Register for this class!
SPE 351P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Aromatherapy NEW!
Learn the powerful and therapeutic benefits of essential oils that have been used throughout the centuries. From the kings and queens of Ancient Egypt to modern day folks like you and me, essential oils have stood the test of time, proving to not only be relaxing but useful. This exciting course will teach you the do’s and don’ts of essential oil use, storing, blending, and more, for people and pets. Students will get to take products home that have been made in class.
$40 material fee to cover oils payable to instructor in class
$95/Shelly Howley
Register for this class!
SPE 566P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Life Purpose Workshop NEW!
Want to learn why you always do that thing you do? You’ve been equipped with the ability to fulfill your purpose. This workshop helps put the pieces together to clarify your future, and provides participants with tools and techniques to make better life decisions. You will identify innate abilities, gain insight for future decisions, and identify what is most meaningful. Each participant will leave with a personal purpose statement. A small material fee may apply.
$45/Yvonne Hart
Register for this class!
SPE 194P03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Oct 2/9-noon
Introduction to Using Herbs
This course will provide valuable information about how herbs work and how they may be prepared safely for different body systems. The course will also provide information on combining herbs safely as well as an overview of drug-herb interactions. Call for information on how to purchase required textbook(s)-two options available.
$65/Susan Jane Fidler, Registered Herbalist, American Herbalist Guild
Register for this class!
Blount Count Campus
SPE 458B06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Sept 30-Oct 21/6-9 p.m.
Herbs—Part 2
If you want more knowledge about how herbs work and how they can be used, this course is for you. A continuation of Intro to Herbal Medicine-you will be enlightened even more.
$65/Susan Jane Fidler, Registered Herbalist, American Herbalist Guild
Register for this class!
Blount Count Campus
SPE 459B07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Nov 4-Dec 2/6-9 p.m.
(No class Nov 25)
Lifestyle Fitness
This training program is designed for the inactive person who wants an improved level of fitness, but doesn't know how to start or what to do. You will learn the proper exercises and proven techniques that anyone can use to lose weight and/or improve their level of fitness. At each class you will receive instruction and demonstrations of some simple, doable movements you can do at home. We will prepare for the next week by practicing the movements in the class as a group. In addition, you will discover how to live with nutritional freedoms instead of restrictions and how to identify and modify your eating habits and behaviors. Expect to finish the course feeling better and committed to a life of activity. This class will provide you with the motivation, instruction and information that you need to successfully achieve your fitness goals. You will have a personalized daily fitness plan for much less than you would usually pay a personal trainer. You can do it!
$69/Carol Pederson
Register for this class!
SPE 142P06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/Sept 20-Oct 25/6:45-7:45 p.m.
T’ai Chi I
This Level I Chen Style T'ai Chi class is designed for persons who are interested in learning the basic principles of an ancient martial art while improving their general health and well-being. Students will be introduced to a four-part system of self-cultivation exercises which includes silk reeling, forms, qigong (chee kung) and push hands. While an accomplished practitioner of T'ai Chi is capable of high levels of self-defense, the primary focus of Level I T'ai Chi is the health benefits of learning and practicing the art. These benefits include better balance, increased range of motion, lowered stress levels, better relaxation, and improved breathing techniques which all combine to improve the over-all health of the student who devotes adequate time to practicing. Philosophical principles and cultural background will also be covered. Handouts and source readings will supplement in-class explanation, demonstration, and practice.
$95/Bob Marks
Register for this class!
SPE 605P87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/Sept 14-Nov 30/7-8 p.m.
T’ai Chi II
Through continued study, students will deepen their understanding of T'ai Chi structure and principles. Focus will be on refining previously learned material as well as advanced techniques for cultivating one's energy, practicing meditation and developing nurturing practice habits and skills.
$95/Bob Marks
Register for this class!
SPE 607P87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/Sept 14-Nov 30/6-7 p.m.
Yoga for Health & Stress Relief
This course is for all ages and levels. Yoga releases stress and tension, helps you to relax, and improves your emotions, health and energy. In this program, students will learn simple yoga exercises, stretching and breathing techniques. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a towel, mat or blanket. Optional textbook available from instructor.
$55*/Teresa Lamb
Register for this class!
SPE 571P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Meditation to Manage Stress
Join us to learn how to use meditation for stress reduction and greater clarity in everyday life. Learn how to relax and release negative thoughts from your mind by practicing meditation techniques.
$55*/Teresa Lamb
Register for this class!
SPE 085P85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Breath & Intuition
How we are breathing relates to how we are living. As the mind and body respond to what is happening in and around us, our breathing changes accordingly and vice versa!!! When our breathing changes, our response changes. In this class you will learn how to use breathing techniques to get in touch with your intuition for greater clarity and stress reduction.
$55*/Teresa Lamb
Register for this class!
SPE 274P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Self-Help for Common Pain Patterns
The Yamuna Body Rolling method will be used to teach students how to stretch and compress muscle tissues in order to release pain-producing restrictions. Most common chronic pain (back, neck and shoulder, hips and thighs, etc.) can improve or be eliminated when tension and alignment are corrected. Yamuna Body Rolling is highly recommended for people with fibromyalgia. This easily learned method will demonstrate that people need not rely on anti-inflammatory drugs when simple self-care is consistently practiced. Each class will be taught as an active lab with skills practice, demonstrations, and individualized problem solving. The instructor is a certified instructor in this method and has 30 years experience as an occupational therapist as well as being a massage therapist. Optional body rolling kit ($49.99 + tax) is available for purchase the first night.
$80/Valerie Whiting
Register for this class!
SPE 485P81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Oct 7-28/6-8 p.m.
Breathing Chi: A Workshop for Health & Well-being
A gentle breathwork class done in chairs. Learn exercises to deepen and lengthen your breathing. Learn ways to relax and allow yourself to go with the flow of your breath. Learn stress and pain reduction techniques. Learn foundational tools for meditation. Bring a yoga mat or quilt for deep relaxation. This class is appropriate for all ages.
$108/Babaji Spina
Register for this class!
SPE 207P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Psychology of Aging—Adding Years Gracefully
The human being at birth does not come with an owner’s manual! This course will cover many of the problems we face as we age as well as the means to cope and grow from life experiences. You will learn many things including:
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Sanity Clause!
Do you run yourself ragged during the holidays?
Do you want to streamline but can’t decide how?
Do you want to create a season that matches what matters most to you?
Help keep your balance, your sanity, your health, and your relationships intact by taking this class. This program is designed to keep you sane, healthy, and productive through the turbulent holiday season. Everyone will leave with specific plans for how to make this holiday season more sane, more enjoyable and more meaningful. What better gift can you give yourself and your family this year?
$39/Annie Wills and Marcia Walker
Register for this class!
SPE 039P03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Nov 11/6:30-8 p.m.
SPE 039P04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Nov 13/9-10:30 a.m.
Personal Development—HEALTHY MIND & BODY
Jazzercise NEW!
Discover what jazzercise can do for you! Join us for a total body workout. Jazzercise is a 60-minute group fitness class combining cardio, strength, and stretch moves. The class takes moves from hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, jazz dance, kickboxing, and resistance training and bundles them into one hour. You can burn up to 500 calories in one class. All ages, levels, and sizes are welcome.
Participants can attend as many sessions as they chose.
$150/Carol Pederson
Register for this class!
SPE 196P01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/Aug 30-Dec 13 Ongoing registration!
Choose to attend as many sessions as you'd like.
Classes held: M-F/9-10 a.m.
M & W/5:30-6:30 p.m.
F/4-5 p.m.
Navigating the Healthcare Landscape NEW!
Healthcare reform is here. What is it, what does it mean, how does it impact you and your family? This class will share the latest news on healthcare reform and provide ideas on how to navigate the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Transparency, financial information and terminology, quality patient care, patient experience and overall satisfaction, and personal engagement will be discussed to help you make informed decisions and show you how your feedback impacts providers. Additionally, this class will share a variety of tools helping you to voice questions, take action and select options for the most appropriate care. This class is suitable for any adult; there are no prerequisites. Handouts outlining key tools and resources will be provided.
$39 per person, $49 per couple/Tina Minnick
Register for this class!
SPE 014P05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Nov 4/6-8 p.m.
SPE 014P06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Nov 18/6-8 p.m.
How to Live a Clean Green Healthy Life NEW!
Want to freshen up your home and lifestyle naturally? Try going green. This is a wonderful course to learn how to keep your lifestyle and home clean and healthy by using “green” products. You will learn what is safe and how to make and use natural products. By avoiding harsh chemicals that are linked to one of the leading causes of health related issues you and your furry friends will be happier and healthier. Students will learn how to make products that will sanitize, deodorize and prevent dust, dirt and other little nasty germs that are throughout the home, car and public areas. You will save money and the environment, and protect life.
$95/Shelly Howley
Register for this class!
SPE 351P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Aromatherapy NEW!
Learn the powerful and therapeutic benefits of essential oils that have been used throughout the centuries. From the kings and queens of Ancient Egypt to modern day folks like you and me, essential oils have stood the test of time, proving to not only be relaxing but useful. This exciting course will teach you the do’s and don’ts of essential oil use, storing, blending, and more, for people and pets. Students will get to take products home that have been made in class.
$40 material fee to cover oils payable to instructor in class
$95/Shelly Howley
Register for this class!
SPE 566P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Life Purpose Workshop NEW!
Want to learn why you always do that thing you do? You’ve been equipped with the ability to fulfill your purpose. This workshop helps put the pieces together to clarify your future, and provides participants with tools and techniques to make better life decisions. You will identify innate abilities, gain insight for future decisions, and identify what is most meaningful. Each participant will leave with a personal purpose statement. A small material fee may apply.
$45/Yvonne Hart
Register for this class!
SPE 194P03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Oct 2/9-noon
Introduction to Using Herbs
This course will provide valuable information about how herbs work and how they may be prepared safely for different body systems. The course will also provide information on combining herbs safely as well as an overview of drug-herb interactions. Call for information on how to purchase required textbook(s)-two options available.
$65/Susan Jane Fidler, Registered Herbalist, American Herbalist Guild
Register for this class!
Blount Count Campus
SPE 458B06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Sept 30-Oct 21/6-9 p.m.
Herbs—Part 2
If you want more knowledge about how herbs work and how they can be used, this course is for you. A continuation of Intro to Herbal Medicine-you will be enlightened even more.
$65/Susan Jane Fidler, Registered Herbalist, American Herbalist Guild
Register for this class!
Blount Count Campus
SPE 459B07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Nov 4-Dec 2/6-9 p.m.
(No class Nov 25)
Lifestyle Fitness
This training program is designed for the inactive person who wants an improved level of fitness, but doesn't know how to start or what to do. You will learn the proper exercises and proven techniques that anyone can use to lose weight and/or improve their level of fitness. At each class you will receive instruction and demonstrations of some simple, doable movements you can do at home. We will prepare for the next week by practicing the movements in the class as a group. In addition, you will discover how to live with nutritional freedoms instead of restrictions and how to identify and modify your eating habits and behaviors. Expect to finish the course feeling better and committed to a life of activity. This class will provide you with the motivation, instruction and information that you need to successfully achieve your fitness goals. You will have a personalized daily fitness plan for much less than you would usually pay a personal trainer. You can do it!
$69/Carol Pederson
Register for this class!
SPE 142P06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/Sept 20-Oct 25/6:45-7:45 p.m.
T’ai Chi I
This Level I Chen Style T'ai Chi class is designed for persons who are interested in learning the basic principles of an ancient martial art while improving their general health and well-being. Students will be introduced to a four-part system of self-cultivation exercises which includes silk reeling, forms, qigong (chee kung) and push hands. While an accomplished practitioner of T'ai Chi is capable of high levels of self-defense, the primary focus of Level I T'ai Chi is the health benefits of learning and practicing the art. These benefits include better balance, increased range of motion, lowered stress levels, better relaxation, and improved breathing techniques which all combine to improve the over-all health of the student who devotes adequate time to practicing. Philosophical principles and cultural background will also be covered. Handouts and source readings will supplement in-class explanation, demonstration, and practice.
$95/Bob Marks
Register for this class!
SPE 605P87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/Sept 14-Nov 30/7-8 p.m.
T’ai Chi II
Through continued study, students will deepen their understanding of T'ai Chi structure and principles. Focus will be on refining previously learned material as well as advanced techniques for cultivating one's energy, practicing meditation and developing nurturing practice habits and skills.
$95/Bob Marks
Register for this class!
SPE 607P87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/Sept 14-Nov 30/6-7 p.m.
Yoga for Health & Stress Relief
This course is for all ages and levels. Yoga releases stress and tension, helps you to relax, and improves your emotions, health and energy. In this program, students will learn simple yoga exercises, stretching and breathing techniques. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a towel, mat or blanket. Optional textbook available from instructor.
$55*/Teresa Lamb
Register for this class!
SPE 571P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
*Receive a discount if you register for two yoga, meditation, or breath classes, or any combination.
Meditation to Manage Stress
Join us to learn how to use meditation for stress reduction and greater clarity in everyday life. Learn how to relax and release negative thoughts from your mind by practicing meditation techniques.
$55*/Teresa Lamb
Register for this class!
SPE 085P85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
*Receive a discount if you register for two yoga, meditation, or breath classes, or any combination.
Breath & Intuition
How we are breathing relates to how we are living. As the mind and body respond to what is happening in and around us, our breathing changes accordingly and vice versa!!! When our breathing changes, our response changes. In this class you will learn how to use breathing techniques to get in touch with your intuition for greater clarity and stress reduction.
$55*/Teresa Lamb
Register for this class!
SPE 274P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
*Receive a discount if you register for two yoga, meditation, or breath classes, or any combination.
Self-Help for Common Pain Patterns
The Yamuna Body Rolling method will be used to teach students how to stretch and compress muscle tissues in order to release pain-producing restrictions. Most common chronic pain (back, neck and shoulder, hips and thighs, etc.) can improve or be eliminated when tension and alignment are corrected. Yamuna Body Rolling is highly recommended for people with fibromyalgia. This easily learned method will demonstrate that people need not rely on anti-inflammatory drugs when simple self-care is consistently practiced. Each class will be taught as an active lab with skills practice, demonstrations, and individualized problem solving. The instructor is a certified instructor in this method and has 30 years experience as an occupational therapist as well as being a massage therapist. Optional body rolling kit ($49.99 + tax) is available for purchase the first night.
$80/Valerie Whiting
Register for this class!
SPE 485P81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Oct 7-28/6-8 p.m.
Breathing Chi: A Workshop for Health & Well-being
A gentle breathwork class done in chairs. Learn exercises to deepen and lengthen your breathing. Learn ways to relax and allow yourself to go with the flow of your breath. Learn stress and pain reduction techniques. Learn foundational tools for meditation. Bring a yoga mat or quilt for deep relaxation. This class is appropriate for all ages.
$108/Babaji Spina
Register for this class!
SPE 207P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Psychology of Aging—Adding Years Gracefully
The human being at birth does not come with an owner’s manual! This course will cover many of the problems we face as we age as well as the means to cope and grow from life experiences. You will learn many things including:
- Redesigning and rediscovering yourself.
- How to live and enjoy life instead of “just existing.”
- Changing your perception to enjoy whatever “age” you are living through.
$59/Marcia Walker
Register for this class!
SPE 400P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Sanity Clause!
Do you run yourself ragged during the holidays?
Do you want to streamline but can’t decide how?
Do you want to create a season that matches what matters most to you?
Help keep your balance, your sanity, your health, and your relationships intact by taking this class. This program is designed to keep you sane, healthy, and productive through the turbulent holiday season. Everyone will leave with specific plans for how to make this holiday season more sane, more enjoyable and more meaningful. What better gift can you give yourself and your family this year?
$39/Annie Wills and Marcia Walker
Register for this class!
SPE 039P03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Nov 11/6:30-8 p.m.
SPE 039P04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Nov 13/9-10:30 a.m.
The Sanity Clause is presented by Annie Wills, PhD. of Full Circle Coaching and Marcia Walker of Step by Step Coaching. Both of them work with people to maximize their impact and minimize the toll it takes on them.
*Employers, give your staff the “Sanity” gift this year. Stress takes a huge toll on people in the workplace during the holidays and leads to more illness, less productivity, and lost work time! Call (865) 539-7167 to enroll your group. Dates and times can be customized.
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