Continuing Education

HEALTH AND PERSONAL GROWTH

CHANGE YOUR MIND AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE
3 weeks Nancy Auspelmyer

Do you realize that every choice you make determines what appears next in your life? How and what you think affects the choices you make and the actions that follow. Learn how you can effectively change your life and why intention is not enough. Join us for an Introductory Exploration of the Lifescape and just how you are Living By Choice.

Starts 3/26

Wednesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $15 B110

DEVELOP YOUR INTUITION

3 weeks Nancy Auspelmyer

Are you intuitive? Do you sometimes sense things before they happen? Would you like to develop your intuition and have it readily available to you? Reach beyond the five senses you are accustomed to using by learning basic skills and techniques, and awaken your latent intuitive abilities.

Starts 3/3

Monday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $15 B110

DIALOGUING WITH YOUR DREAMS

3 weeks Don Peterson

Would you like to have a deeper understanding of your dreams? There are ways of working with dreams that will lead to greater insight into things going on in your life and yourself. This class will teach skills you can use to understand your dreams. It will also give pointers on how to go about forming a Dream Partnership or getting involved in a Dream Work Group. Learn the advantages of attending a Dream Workshop. While feedback from different points of view is often critical to gaining deeper insight into a dream, the ultimate measure of understanding for the dreamer lies within. As time permits, we will work with dreams presented by class members. For questions about this class, call Don Peterson at 584-6401. If you really want to get a handle on the message your dreams are sending you, this class is for you. Join us!

Starts 3/13

Thursday 7:00-8:30 p.m. $15 Library

EXPLORING EMOTIONS THROUGH WRITING

3 weeks Judy Bannon

Learn how to use writing as a tool to understand the experiences that have shaped your perceptions of happiness, sadness, anger and fear, among other emotions. Discover the roots of what your present emotions are based on and free yourself from those that no longer serve you. Judy Bannon has worked as a writer and editor in the region for more than 11 years and is currently serving an apprenticeship with a shamanic practitioner.

Starts 4/7

Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15 B107

GET YOUR ENERGY FLOWING

3 weeks Nancy Auspelmyer

Reduce Stress and Increase Well Being by getting your energy flowing. Whether you are seeking to connect with your authentic self or wanting to enjoy sustained health and clear thinking, simple energy exercises and techniques can help you achieve your goals. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing.

Starts 4/8

Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $15

JOURNALING

3 weeks Irene Baldwin

Join longtime journaler and teacher, Irene Baldwin, on a journey of exploratory writing. Journaling is a wonderful way to tap into your interior self. Novice and experienced journalers alike will engage in several writing exercises designed to free the writer, thinker, observer and dreamer residing within all of us. Journaling is a no-pressure way to consider all kinds of topics, subjects and feelings. You will be surprised at all that is inside of you waiting to come out in the written word. Each journaler will receive a journal at the first class. Materials fee of $1 payable to instructor the first night of class.

Starts 3/25

Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15 B103

LAUGHTER YOGA for a Happy Healthy Heart

7 weeks Carole Murtha

Breathe, Stretch & Laugh for no reason. It is easy. Anybody can do it. Laughter reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, increases the blood supply and is considered an aerobic exercise. You will laugh with no humor, jokes or comedy. Laughter is initiated by eye contact, child-like spirit and playful attitude. We will clap in rhythm, breathe deeply, simulate life situations and replace words with laughter. Followed by laughter meditation and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat or towel and water.

Starts 3/5

Wednesday 6:45-7:45 p.m. $25**

SPECIALS FOR HEALTH & PERSONAL GROWTH

2012: CROP CIRCLES and EARTH ENERGY

Two Nights Nancy Auspelmyer

The world is changing. Are you aware of the implications of changes believed to be culminating in 2012 and the impact the changes may have on your life? Explore the theories of change, crop circle phenomena (particularly in England), and how the energy of the earth affects you. Bring an inquisitive and open mind.

Wednesday, April 30

and May 7 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5**

B110

ACHIEVING YOUR IDEAL WEIGHT

One Night Pat Butler

In this seminar, we’ll examine recent publications and research regarding obesity and weight loss. These include “Good Carbs, Bad Carbs,” “Ultra-Metabolism” and “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease.” We’ll also explore the concepts of Dr. Atkins, The Zone Diet and others. You’ll learn what foods are “free” and those that are likely to lead to addictive over-eating. After taking a brief test to reveal your specific dietary uniqueness, we’ll then design a food plan to assist you in achieving and maintaining the body you want. Pat Butler, M.S. Home Economics, is a life coach who assists others in achieving their goals.

Wednesday, March 19 6:30-9:00 p.m. $7** B104

AROMATHERAPY FOR BEGINNERS

One Night Lynae Kovatch

Custom blend a unique gift for your special mom, sister, or friend; or simply enhance your essential oil and application knowledge! In this class, Lynae, a certified Aromatherapist and owner of Perfect Scents, will be discussing the difference between carrier oils and essential oils; how essential oils enter and affect the body; what properties all essential oils exhibit; the differences between an "absolute" and "essential" oil; and how essential oils are extracted. A review of some of the most popular oils will also be covered. Come and feel more comfortable using essential oils in your everyday life. Includes a 20-page packet of information for you to take home and a 2 ounce massage oil that you will blend and take home! A materials fee of $12 will be payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 20.

Thursday, April 24 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5**

G133

AROMATHERAPY FOR THE BLUES
One Night Andree Fucci

Sadness, loneliness, despair, hopelessness ~ these negative emotional states are an inevitable part of the human condition. However, when these painful emotions persist over long periods of time, they produce destructive consequences within our lives and the lives of those around us. Depression can feel like an enormous dark hole which swallows us up and prevents us from coping with the normal ups and downs of life. The negative effects of depression are well documented on our health and emotional well-being, leading us to feel doubt, insecurity and lack of confidence. Aromatherapy offers truly natural and effective strategies, with scientifically proven benefits for producing more positive, confident and harmonious emotional well-being. Learn about the wonderfully uplifting citrus essential oils that brighten our moods like liquid sunshine or the joyful floral family renowned for their ability for opening and healing the heart. We’ll make our own Aromatherapy Blues Blends to take home and enjoy. A materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor the night of class. Andree Fucci has International Certification in Aromatic Medicine, Holistic Aromatherapy and Massage Therapy and has lectured internationally on these subjects.

Wednesday, March 5 6:30-8:30 p.m $5** G133

AROMATHERAPY WEIGHT-LOSS SECRETS

Two Nights Andree Fucci

Kick-start your weight-loss program with this dynamic class designed to revolutionize your approach to getting in shape! Learn how to detoxify and enliven your body and mind with natural essential oils and personal care products. Discover fragrances that work as natural appetite suppressants and those that energize and rebalance, creating true health and well-being. Finally, make your own unique Cellulite Salt Scrub and personalized Aromatherapy blend to take home and incorporate into a truly effective weight-loss program. A $20 materials fee will be payable to instructor the first night of class. Andree Fucci has International Certification in Aromatic Medicine, Holistic Aromatherapy and Massage Therapy and has lectured internationally on these subjects. We’ll cover the myths and fallacies about diet and lifestyle. Join us!

Wednesday, March 19

and March 26 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10**

G129

ASTRAL TRAVEL and DREAM YOGA

Two Nights Andree Fucci

Every night we travel in our dreams to unknown destinations in the Higher and Lower Astral realms. We often repeat our daily activities unconsciously, with little or no control over what happens when we sleep. Learn to harness the power of Astral Travel to radically change our lives and enhance our rich and vivid dream world. Explore the significance of Archetypal Symbols and learn to interpret our own astral experiences. Discover techniques in Dream Yoga to enrich dream recall and learn specific keys to alter what happens in our dreams. Please bring a Dream Journal to class. Class presented by Saratoga Association of Gnostic Anthropology, Andree Fucci has taught in Australia and the US for over 15 years. Gnosis synthesizes the wisdom contained with ancient Mystery Schools.

Tuesday, March 18

and March 25 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10**

B116

AURA DRAWING & INTERPRETATION

One Night Brenda Jenks

This workshop will teach you how to "see" auras, how to draw them, and how to interpret what you have drawn. This is an excellent boost for your intuitive skills and creativity. You will need to bring pastels, colored pencils or crayons. No artistic talent required!

Thursday, March 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5** D101

BASIC ASTROLOGY: HOW THE STARS INFLUENCE YOUR LIFE

Two Nights M.E. Harding

The roots of Astrology stem back to the dawn of man. Since that time, eons ago, the movement of the celestial bodies that surround our world and encompass our every existence has enamored us. Theologians, scientists, physicians, world leaders and men and women of many professions have long adhered to the tenets of astrology and have incorporated that knowledge into their own body of work. Join us in this two-part class and obtain an understanding of how a Natal Horoscope (your “Sky Map”) works. By using date, time and place of birth, you can calculate the exact positions of the sun, moon and planets at that one brief discernible moment when you share the center of the universe. Each celestial body is like a facet in a finely polished diamond, giving radiance to your personality while adding depth and dimension. The planetary positions at the time of your birth provide a wealth of information concerning your life and being. By learning to understand your Natal Horoscope Chart, you can better understand yourself. It is essential that each student contact the instructor with your birth data. This should include your Birth Name, Date of Birth (include the year), time (include am/pm) and location (city, town, village and state or country other than the US). Please provide this information when registering for this class.

Thursday, April 3

and April 10 6:30-9:30 p.m. $14**

G118

BODY KINESIOLOGY

One Night Maureen McNamara Rice

A big name for a simple technique! This technique was developed by a chiropractor, and many chiropractors use this in their every day work assisting clients. So simple a child can do it, this technique can be used by anyone to determine organ imbalances, allergens, vitamin/herb/homeopathic needs, even buried emotional distress. Despite its simplicity, it is absolutely accurate. How would you like to know if you're allergic to your coffee creamer? Whether you need vitamins? Whether your backache is due to stress or a kidney infection that you should see a doctor about? Don't guess - Test! Handouts provided. Instructor, Maureen McNamara Rice is a Doctor of Naturopathy.

Monday, February 25 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5** B108

BRAIN ALLERGIES: Could They Be Affecting You?

One Night Seth Richard, RNC

Did you ever wonder why you may feel the way you do? The brain is an organ that gets sick just like any other. Treating the brain as if it’s a computer or outside the body often won’t make us feel any better. Seth is an RN and former psychiatric nurse who has spent much of his adult life learning about brain allergies and how to alleviate them. Join us for this enlightening evening as we explore some simple answers to some very complex problems.

Thursday, April 3 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5**

B101

DOWSING BEYOND WATER

Two Nights Nancy Auspelmyer

Dowsing is an ancient art that is being revitalized throughout the world as we learn more about energy and our ability to interact with it. Learn basic dowsing techniques using pendulums and dowsing rods and hone your innate abilities, regardless of what you are looking for. Rods and pendulums will be available for use.

Tuesday, March 18

and March 25 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5**

B110

EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE FOR A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE: Part One

One Night Carol Lovelee, MA

If you haven’t been feeling well, or are overwhelmed by life, this class is for you. Carol will teach you how your every day environment produces stressful energies that overload the physical, emotional and mental bodies. The result of this stress, over time, can be overwhelming and affects not only our performance at work, but also our ability to enjoy life. Carol will teach simple and useful hands-on energy techniques so you can learn first-hand the potentials of energy work. These techniques can help anyone to de-stress your life both at work and at home. Come with questions and your curiosity. Carol Lovelee, MA, brings 19 years in the Mental Health Field and 13 years in the field of Energy Medicine to her presentations. She has taught Eden Energy Medicine, Reiki, Manifesting classes and Positive Parenting classes in both her private practice and at conferences in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools and colleges throughout the Capital District.

Wednesday, March 5 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5** B116

EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE FOR A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE: Part Two

One Night Carol Lovelee, MA

Past participants have requested more of an opportunity to actually learn and practice the energy techniques. Carol is now offering a second night devoted just to learning and practicing a variety of techniques. Anyone who has attended Session I or who already has a beginning background in energy techniques is welcome. Don't miss the fun!

Wednesday, March 12 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5** B116

FACING THE EMPTY NEST

One Night Donna Speckert

Certified Coach

The kids are gone ~ now what? If you are facing the “empty nest”, how can you be sure that you will be one of those parents who actually enjoy the experience and turn it into something positive? Come explore ways to reorganize your life and identity, and get back in touch with who you are without your children. Turn this potentially lonely phase of life into a time that you can enhance and enjoy!

Monday, March 10 6:30-9:00 p.m. $7**

B101

HAVE YOU LIVED BEFORE?

One Night M. E. Harding

Are there missing links in your life? Any unexplained fears or anxieties, deja vu' experiences, talents, or awareness' beyond your current environment or education? We will explore these issues and the theory and historical data, levels of mind, entry of soul, soul development, group experience that include several Regressions. M.E. Harding's work has been recognized by universities, individuals, Chicago Sun-Times and Branches Magazine. Bring a notebook, dress comfortably and come with an adventurous attitude.

Tuesday, March 25 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7** G118

HAWAIIAN SHAMANISM

Two Nights M.E. Harding

Join us for this two-night class and learn about the ancient wisdom that comes from the Hawaiian Islands. It is a gentle, loving and balanced energy. The vibration of Aloha is spirit manifesting through love. Learn the seven principles that will enhance your life. Learn ancient breathing exercises, telepathic techniques, casting stones, dream interpretation, creative imagination, journeying, meeting and guiding your helper spirits. Free yourself of limitations! Learn how to create a more joyful, healthy and prosperous life. Develop the skills of a shaman. Wear comfortable clothes.

Tuesday, April 1

and April 8 6:30-9:30 p.m. $14** G118

HEALING IN YOUR KITCHEN

One Night Maureen McNamara Rice

Did you know that virtually all “spices” began their history in our kitchens as medicinal herbs? This class covers basic “spices” and their health effects. Recipes for teas, etc. included. Instructor, Maureen McNamara Rice, is a Doctor of Naturopathy.

Tuesday, February 26 7:00-8:30 p.m. $5** B108

HEALING WITH CRYSTALS, COLOR AND CHAKRA POINT ENERGIES

Two Nights M. E. Harding

Crystal healing is aimed at attaining a level of wellbeing that is not simply freedom from illness, it also includes listening to our feelings, emotions, and thoughts, and nurturing our spiritual lives. Color healing reveals the energetic reality of the world around us; every frequency of visible light, each color, creates changes in us at many different levels: physically, emotionally and mentally. Learning to recognize and use color with awareness can bring positive and powerful changes into our lives. Chakra healing maintains the natural balance of the body and the flow of energy. Down the spinal column are seven great vortices – called sacred wheels, or chakras – recognized for thousands of years as essential to our wellbeing. These two nights will offer experiential work using dowsing, intuitional skills and interrelated philosophies. Everyone can benefit from the gentle power of these natural healing therapies.

Thursday, April 24

and May 1 6:30-9:30 p.m. $14**

G118

HONING YOUR INTUITION TO GROW YOURSELF A LIFE YOU’LL LOVE

One Night Barbara Garro

Discuss emotional bad habits – yours and others! Learn why some people push your buttons and others don’t! Find out why we behave the way we do and take away actions for improving your relationships at home and everywhere else! Learn the three systems people are born with that they use to communicate. When you understand yourself and others better, you have less conflict and you are kinder and more understanding. This is a participative workshop. We will be talking and learning together. Come join us! This workshop is based on Barbara Garro’s book “Grow Yourself A Life You’ll Love.”

Wednesday, April 9 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5**

B106

IMPROVE YOUR MOOD WITH FOOD

Two Nights Maureen McNamara Rice

Your brain operates with the fuel you give it. Unfortunately, it works poorly when fed our favorite potato chips, brownies and power bars. Fatigue, malaise, irritability, headache, even depression, can improve – or even disappear – when your brain gets the fuel it needs. No matter how hard you try to meditate, rest, or otherwise improve yourself, if your brain isn’t getting what it needs, you won’t reap the benefits you desire. Learn what foods, and combination of foods, will improve your mood. Instructor, Maureen McNamara Rice, is a Doctor of Naturopathy.

Tuesday, March 11

and March 18 7:00-8:30 p.m. $10**

B108

INFANT MASSAGE

One Night Jessica Ravenstar, LMT

Infant massage is a simple way to foster the connection between parent and child. Join with other parents to learn specific massage techniques for babies and young children. Massage has many benefits for everyone, but especially helps infants to sleep more soundly, reduces colic, promotes parent-infant bonding, and advances the development of the nervous system. Bring your child, ages newborn to 3 years, or a doll if you are a care-provider or an expectant parent, and 2 blankets.

Tuesday, March 25 6:30-8:00 p.m. $5** Library

INVITING PROSPERITY INTO YOUR LIFE

One Night Brenda Jenks

You will learn how intention, attitude, and perception all have an influence on our income. Included are affirmations, Feng Shui cures, and instruction on the Law of Attraction, goal-setting, and the value of expressing gratitude. Many useful handouts will be provided.

Thursday, February 28 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5** B104

LEARN THE ART OF MASSAGE

One Night Jessica Ravenstar, LMT

Give the gift of healing touch to your relationship. In our fast paced world, we often don't take the time we need to nurture or honor our bodies. Now is the time! Bring your partner and learn simple therapeutic massage techniques to reduce stress, ease muscle tension, relieve pain and increase flexibility. Your body and relationship will benefit! Bring two or more pillows and a blanket for comfort.

Tuesday, March 11 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5** Library

MANIFEST YOUR DESTINY

Two Nights M. E. Harding

Your thoughts create an energetic force field that defines your reality; learn how to download exact technologies that can alter your present experience; laws of energy work within all of us. Learn how you may be sabotaging what you hold most sacred. You will be shown how to reactivate former states of success and equanimity.

Tuesday, April 22

and April 29 6:30-9:30 p.m. $14**

G118

MASSAGE FOR THE MOTHER TO BE

One Night Jessica Ravenstar, LMT

Nurture the mother to be! Massage can be of great benefit to everyone, but especially to the ever-changing pregnant body. By improving circulation, regulating blood pressure, reducing excess fluid retention, relieving muscle tension and promoting relaxation, regular massage can lead to a smoother pregnancy. And your baby will benefit by receiving more oxygen and nutrients (due to increased circulation). Bring your birth partner, or come yourself to learn natural ways to relax prior to and during labor...and ease those aches and pains! Bring two pillows and a blanket for comfort.

Class size limited to 26.

Tuesday, March 18 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5** Library

MIDLIFE CAREER TRANSITIONS

One Night Donna Speckert

Certified Coach

As we reach middle age, the realization that life is finite hits, and doing what makes us happy becomes more important. Desiring a more meaningful and fulfilling job or career is often a part of midlife adjustment. Join us in this small class environment where you will learn to clarify what it is you want and need to do; identify the roadblocks that hold you back; empower yourself to take the first step; and develop an action plan to achieve your goals.

Monday, April 7 6:30-9:00 p.m. $7** B101

NATURAL AROMATIC SKIN CARE

One Night Andree Fucci

Discover the pleasure of using pure, fragrant essential oils and natural beauty products for personal skin care. Learn the therapeutic properties of essential oils which dramatically improve skin tone, purifies and revitalizes, naturally and effectively. We’ll cover specific blends and treatments for acne, cellulite, dermatitis, wrinkles and more. Topics include cleansers, exfoliation, masques, moisturizers and toners. Lastly, we’ll create a personalized aromatherapy for use in our own skin care program. A $20 materials fee, which also includes class notes, is payable to the instructor the night of class. Andree Fucci has International Certification in Aromatic Medicine, Holistic Aromatherapy and Massage Therapy and has lectured internationally on these subjects. Join us!

Wednesday, April 2 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5**

G129

NUMEROLOGY

One Night Brenda Jenks

A new take on an ancient art! Based on Dan Millman’s book, in this course you will learn your six personal numbers and what they mean to you. Each number explains your personality traits, talents and possible goals. Bring a calendar for figuring your personal year, month and day.

Tuesday, March 4 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5**

B104

OVERCOMING PANIC AND ANXIETY

One Night Elaine S. Simione

Research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health has shown that anxiety disorders are the number one mental health problem among American women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Twenty-to thirty million people have suffered from panic attacks, phobias or other anxiety disorders in the past year. If you find yourself among this population, this class is for you! Come and learn how to rte of apprehension and worry. Topics to be addressed will be: Breathing/relaxation, cognitive restructuring, anxiety/worry management skills and imagery desensitization, as well as others. This class will aid you in breaking out of the pattern of fear and anxiety that may have imprisoned you for years. Instructor, Elaine Simione, is a heart-centered transformational psychotherapist/hypnotherapist, both in Saratoga and Glens Falls where she uses a holistic approach to healing. She specializes in weight release, eating disorders, panic and anxiety, depression, addictions, childbirth and family therapy. For more information, log onto www.holisticcounselingcenter.com

Monday, February 25 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5** B117

PERSONALITY STYLES ACCORDING TO THE BIRDS

One Night Pat Butler

Ever wonder what motivates people and why they do things that make no sense to you? In this interactive seminar, you’ll determine if you are a Peacock, Owl, Dove or Eagle. You’ll learn about your strengths and challenges and how to better relate to “birds of a different feather.” Pat Butler, M.S. is a life-coach who helps individuals better understand themselves and others.

Wednesday, March 26 6:30-9:00 p.m. $7** B104

PROMOTE HEALTH & HEALING BY INFLUENCING YOUR BODY’S ENERGY SYSTEM

One Night J. Joseph Treiber

Energy is the vital life force that activates every function and drives every process in the human body. Learn about your energy system and why it is so important to your physical, emotional and spiritual health. The instructor will teach you a powerful and practical acupressure tapping technique that you can use to help you feel better by boosting your energy level and releasing the energy disruptions blocking good physical and emotional health. The instructor will also perform an energy assessment on an individual’s energy system, indicating weaknesses and imbalances that may be contributing to physical or emotional health concerns. He will also demonstrate how energy testing can be used to assess the compatibility of foods and substances with a person’s body. Jack Treiber is a Certified Energy Practitioner and Personal Energy Advisor in practice as “Energy for Health & Healing, LLC” in downtown Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park.

Tuesday, April 8 6:30-9:00 p.m. $7**

B115

READING TAROT CARDS

Two Nights M.E. Harding

The Tarot is a pack of cards of unknown origin, which have been in circulation throughout Europe for many centuries. The value in its study lies in the fact that it is a book, written in the language of numerical and pictorial code. This doctrine was taught in the temple schools of India, Persia and Egypt. It is veiled by innumerable sacred allegories and parables, concealed in creeds and obscured by the dogmas of the theologians. Often working with the Tarot can be seen as a fantastic tool for transformation. Participants will learn basic meanings of the cards (using the Rider Waite or Universal deck...bring to the class) A workbook will be available for purchase for those interested. Students will begin doing readings in the first session.

Tuesday, March 11

and March 18 6:30-9:30 p.m. $14**

G118

RE-ENTRY: DEFINING YOURSELF AS SINGLE AGAIN AFTER A DIVORCE OR LOSS OF A SPOUSE

One Night Donna Speckert

Certified Coach

Divorce and deaths change the context in which we define ourselves. Instead of a “couple” we are now single. Although it is difficult to imagine this alternative identity, with disengagement from our old roles and ways of defining ourselves, a process of change begins. Let us help you clarify, channel, and support that change to lead toward your growth and renewal.

Monday, April 28 6:30-9:00 p.m. $7**

B101

RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS ARE SOLVABLE

One Night Jenny Olin

Do you wish your relationship with your partner felt better? Conflict, even in the best relationships, is inevitable. For some couples it creates underlying unease in the relationship. For others it causes major problems. How we deal with conflict leads to either a painful or pleasurable conclusion. Our natural desire is to find a pleasurable solution, but most couples don’t know how to recover when they experience relationship problems. They keep doing over and over what they know to do and it doesn’t work. They can’t figure out what to do differently. In this class individuals and/or couples will be introduced to PAIRS (Practical Application for Intimate Relationship Skills), a proven, effective education program that teaches couples how to communicate and confide effectively, resolve misunderstanding and conflict productively, and increase intimacy successfully. Jenny Olin, LCSW, a license PAIRS Instructor, is a Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Saratoga Springs specializing in relationship issues.

Wednesday, February 27 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5** B115

RETURN, RECURRENCE AND REINCARNATION

One Night Andree Fucci

Destiny, fate, chance, coincidence, karmic connection…have we lived before? Unravel the thread of successive existences and comprehend the bond that connects us to lovers, family and friends. How can meeting one person alter the course of our life forever, while hundreds of others barely touch us? Explore those lives that we meet again and again and again…repeating endless cycles of behavior and learn keys to free ourselves from these negative patterns. Class presented by Saratoga Association of Gnostic Anthropology, Andree Fucci has taught in Australia and the US for over 15 years. Gnosis synthesizes the wisdom contained within all the ancient Mystery Schools.

Tuesday, March 11 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5** B116

SHAMANIC JOURNEYING

One Night Maureen McNamara Rice

Enter the world of the unseen. Anyone can “journey” like a Shaman, gaining insights into themselves and the “real” world around them. Techniques for first-time journeyers discussed, along with that all important questions “how do I know if it’s real?” A fun evening, even if you never attempt a “journey.”

Monday, March 10 7:00-8:30 p.m. $5**

B108

STONES AND CRYSTALS TO BALANCE AND ENHANCE YOUR ENERGY

Two Nights Nancy Auspelmyer

Energy runs through us and around us. As a result, we are affected by the energy present in our fields, regardless of its source. Explore and experience the energy of crystals and stones and how they impact your energy field. If you have stones and crystals of your own, bring them to class as well as a mat or blanket. Nancy Auspelmyer is a group facilitator and instructor who has been studying Energy Medicine and is currently pursuing certification as an Energy Medicine Practitioner and Teacher.

Wednesday, March 5

and March 19 7:00-9:00 p.m. $10**

B110

THE ART OF INTUITION

One Night Andree Fucci

How many times have we simply “known” something? Whether we listened or not, is another question. The point is, we knew…. The more we tune into our own Intuitive Senses, the more completely we experience and expand this precious natural gift. Learn how to develop our own unique Intuitive Sense through specific keys, exercises and practical tips. Explore the language of intuition – color, feeling, images, words and sound… Comprehend the differences between clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairsentience and discover which sense resonates most deeply within us. Class presented by Saratoga Association of Gnostic Anthropology, Andree Fucci has taught in Australia and the US for over 15 years. Gnosis synthesizes the wisdom contained within all the ancient Mystery Schools.

Tuesday, March 4 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5**

B116

THE ENNEAGRAM

One Night Maureen McNamara Rice

What’s your personality type? Knowing why you “are the way you are” can lead to self-awareness and personal growth. The Enneagram personality profile is used by psychologists, etc., the world around. Come for a fun “personality test” and find out who “you really are!” Instructor, Maureen McNamara Rice, is a Doctor of Naturopathy.

Wednesday, March 19 7:00-8:30 p.m. $5** &