Tracks Of Study
The purpose of this section is to help you find more of what you are looking for. There are a lot of classes, workshops and groups on the pages of Conscious CT and it is easy to miss some of the offerings. We have grouped the events and activities into several categories so you can find related events and tell you where you can find more information on each. Within each category they are listed by date.
It is our hope that this section will evolve into a true course of study with rewards for attending a certain number of activities in a particular section. By bringing attention to what is available, what is missing will also be evident. We'll encourage teachers to develop classes and workshops to fill in the missing pieces and, who knows, one day we may be able to offer you a virtual school.
Activities in this section will teach you more about holistic health and specific modalities. This can be used to choose a modality or practitioner for your own healing, to increase your knowledge or as first steps toward becoming a practitioner yourself.
Emotional Freedom Technique
EFT is a procedure used by thousands of practitioners around the world which has helped people find relief from physical discomfort, panic/anxiety attacks, traumatic memories, guilt, grief and phobias. It is an elegantly simple approach which often achieves substantial relief in just minutes. EFT is based on the theory that “the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system.” Accordingly, EFT is like an emotional form of acupuncture except that needles are not used. Instead, we tap with the fingertips to stimulate certain meridian energy points while “tuned in” to the problem.
This is a technique that is easy to learn and can be used for yourself. A good practice for those exploring complementary techniques. Advanced classes are also available for those wanting to practice on others. See Classes & Schools for a full listing of classes, teachers and locations in our area. Also see first class date in Calendar.
Upcoming EFT Level I classes
Who: STEPHEN MUNN. When: Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Where: Clear Point Center in Stafford Springs. Cost: $79.
Who: CRIS JACOBS. When: 2 Wednesdays, September 17 & 24, 6-9 p.m. Where: Manchester Community College. Cost: $150.
Reiki
Reiki is the universal life force energy. The training teaches you a method of activating and balancing the chi present in all living things. It involves laying hands on the body and channeling energy to organs and chakras. It is useful for health maintenance, disease prevention and for healing self and others.
Reiki I is a good introduction to energy work. Learn what it feels like to both receive and give energy. Whether or not you want to go on to become a healer it is powerful to find that you can feel energy and learn how it works and that you too have the capability to do it. Classes are given throughout the year at a number of locations. Costs for Reiki I range from $125 - $175.
Upcoming Reiki I classes
Who: CATHY EWING-RINKER, LCSW, MDiv. When: Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $125.
Who: DORY DZINSKI. When: Saturday September 20, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Where: Manchester Community College. Cost: $150.
See Energy Training for a full listing of classes, teachers and locations in our area. Also see class date in Calendar.
Reiki Share Support Groups
After completing your first class you can take part in Reiki Share Support Groups. This is a low cost way to practice, meet and learn from others with varied levels of experience and work with a Reiki Master. A very comfortable place to feel part of the community and exchange ideas. Cost about $10. See Groups => Energy Support for a listing of Reiki Share groups.
Sound Healing
Sound used with intention can shift the energy in and around the body to help reestablish physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Experience the purity and passion of voice and quartz crystal bowls, which will stimulate healing at a very deep level. Who: EDIE JEMIOLA, RMT. When: First Fridays, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $15. Details: See each date in Calendar.
Native American Shamanic Healing & Practice
This evening event is open to people who want to explore some shamanic methods of healing themselves and others. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, September 5, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
Taste! Organic Connectict
An annual celebration of local organic agriculture. This event offers the opportunity to purchase fresh vegetables, fruits and other products. Hourly workshops teach you about herbs, organic gardening and crafts. When: Sunday, September 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Topmost Farm in Coventry. Cost: $25. Details: See date in Calendar.
Spoonbending Workshp: Bend A Spoon, Bend Your Mind
Here’s your chance to explore and have tangibly illustrated how we limit ourselves through habit and assumption, and to break through the barriers that prevent change in our lives. By learning to channel the energy into the spoon, through visualization and intention, you will bend not only the metal – you’ll bend your personal worlds. Who: DIANNE AARONSON. When: Friday, September 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Center For Progressive Therapies in Manchester. Cost: $15. Details: See date in Calendar.
The Gift Of Balance - Stress Management With Chinese Qi Gong
Stress and how to manage it are all too common problems in our fast-paced daily lives. Conquer your stress with relaxed breathing techniques, optimized body posture and focused intention that can help you rebalance your body's energy and release stagnant energy, stress and tension. Who: GEORGE HOFFMAN. When: Friday, September 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $25. Details: See date in Calendar.
Tibetan Healing Practices
The fundamentals of traditional Tibetan shamanic healing systems and practices. Exposure to such shamanic healing practices as soul retrieval; ecstatic release work with the dead and dying; and the healing of others, self, the community, and the planet will be experienced in the Tibetan tradition. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, October 3, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
Sound Healing Intensive
Instruments to facilitate the trip into the infinite will include bronze gongs, Himalayan singing bell bowls, sacred conches, Peruvian whistling vessels, shamanic drums and rattles and primal overtone sounds. You can expect to experience a deep sense of relaxation. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, October 10, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
What Is EFT?
Learn about EFT, the Emotional Freedom Technique, sometimes called Tapping. An easy to learn method of healing and change you can try on yourself. Who: JOAN GIUDICE. When: Friday, Octobeer 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Center For Progressive Therapies in Manchester. Cost: $15. Details: See date in Calendar.
Native American Shamanic Healing & Practice
This evening event is open to people who want to explore some shamanic methods of healing themselves and others. We will embrace and employ our inner resources (power animals and teachers), from a traditional Native American framework. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, November 14, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
This section includes topics that might be considered more esoteric.
The Magdalene Circle
If you are fascinated or just curious about Mary Magdalene and why the world is suddenly becoming interested in her story, join us for this dynamic new study group. Who: GLORIA AMENDOLA. When: Monthly Wednesdays, September 4, October 16, November 20, December 18, 7-9 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $25. Details: See each date in Calendar.
Channeling: Articulating Your Life
An ongoing metaphysical group offering channeled insight to those that are healing emotional issues or for those that are looking for a greater depth of meaning to the nature of their lives. Who: STEPHEN STITHAM. When: Twice Monthly on first (Advanced) & third (Basic) Fridays, 7-9 p.m. First Fall date is Friday, September 5. Where: Glastonbury. Cost: $15. Details: See each date in Calendar.
Sacred Chants Intensive
We will surrender to divine Sanskrit chants - words and sounds that vibrate at the highest level of awareness. The sweetness of chanting stills the mind, dissolves worries, and opens the heart. Chanting is also a natural way to tune in to the frequency of pure love. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, September 12, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
The Path To Illumination
Ancient Alchemy for Healing and Transformation sponsored by the A.R.E. This workshop presents the story of the ancient Essenes and Christian Gnostics, and connects their healing practices to key insights in the psychic readings of Edgar Cayce. Powerful guided meditations, deepens understanding and enables you to experience the awakened, evolved mind of alchemical transcendence. Who: JUDITH PENNINGTON. When: Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Where: Unity Church in South Windsor. Details: See date in Calendar.
Connect With Your Angels & Spirit Guides
We will align mentally, emotionally and physically and connect with the highest spiritual realms (departed loved ones/angels/guides/God Essence) to guide us along our spiritual path. Who: TINA ANGELI. When: Friday, September 19, 7-9 p.m. Where: Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center in Manchester. Cost: $15. Details: See date in Calendar.
Meeting Your Spirit Guide
Through the use of shamanic journeying you can directly access your spiritual power (known as your higher or divine self – taking human form). The knowledge gathered during this evening’s meditations provides a means to develop a much deeper sense of self. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, September 19, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
Psychic Development
This 8 week class will help you develop your psychic abilities through experiments and workshops. We will focus on mental telepathy, clairvoyance, psychometry, visualization, remote viewing, numerology, auras, palm reading, tarot cards, and other interesting aspects of this area. Who: MARY CUNNINGHAM. When: First class is Monday, September 22, 7-9 p.m. Where: Rockville High School. Cost: $55. Details: See date in Calendar.
Native American Soul Retrieval
This intensive will explore the fundaments of soul loss and soul retrieval. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, September 26, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
Introduction To Pagans, Witches & Wicca
This 4 week class will introduce you to Wicca, paganism and New Age concepts related to living with and loving magic. Who: FAITH MCCANN. When: First class is Tuesday, September 29, 7-9 p.m. Where: Manchester Community College. Cost: $60. Details: See date in Calendar.
Psychic Development II
This 8 week class will explore such topics as ESP, natural healing, the near-death experience, life-after-death, ghosts, reincarnation, Atlantis/Lemuria, Inner Earth and UFOs. Who: MARY CUNNINGHAM. When: First class is Monday, October 1, 7-9 p.m. Where: Manchester High School. Cost: $55. Details: See date in Calendar.
Properties & Uses of Magickal Tools
This is an opportunity to meet a true magickal scholar who has been teaching so many on the magickal path for decades. Who: RAVEN & STEPHANIE GRIMASSI. When: Wednesday, October 15, 7-9 p.m. Where: Enchantments in Manchester. Cost: $40. Details: See date in Calendar.
Ancestral Spirits
This is an opportunity to meet a true magickal scholar who has been teaching so many on the magickal path for decades. Who: RAVEN & STEPHANIE GRIMASSI. When: Thursday, October 16, 7-9 p.m. Where: Enchantments in Manchester. Cost: $40. Details: See date in Calendar.
Celtic Soul Retrieval Intensive
This evening we will work with nature spirits - from a traditional Celtic Shamanic framework of soul retrieval. Shape shifting - embracing and merging with the divine qualities of our environment, is a fundamental and primal way to expand our vision of reality. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, October 17, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
Metaphysics And The Emerging Consciousness of 2012
This 4 week class is on Sacred Geometry, which is geometry, mathematical ratios, harmonics and proportion that are used in architecture art, music, light, crop circles and cosmology. We will look into the Platonic Solids, the Archimedean Solids, create some Sacred Geometry ourselves and look into crop circles and how they may affect us. And finally, what does Sacred Geometry have to do with the emerging consciousness of 2012 Who: JOHN MAMMONE. When: First class is Wednesday, October 22, 7-9 p.m. Where: Manchester Community College. Cost: $50. Details: See date in Calendar.
Chakra Meditation Intensive
With the aide of guided imagery and focused intent, Keshav will assist you as you experience the divine grace of Kundalini rising through the chakras. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, October 24, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
The Way of the Shaman
While engaging in a shamanic journey, we move between ordinary conditioned states of consciousness and unconditioned shamanic states of consciousness. To assist in the unveiling of our true and divine nature, we will seek out the help of a guardian spirit - referred to by Native American s as a power animal. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, October 31, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
Teotihuacan Journeying Intensive
Teotihuacán is the place where men become Gods. A walk down the Avenue of the Dead at this sacred site sets our intent to be liberated from the beliefs that have prevented us from truly experiencing our divine nature. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, November 7, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
Chakra Studies
This 4 week class will teach you about the seven power centers in your body; what they are and the influence of each one. Who: DORY DZINSKI. When: First class is Tuesday, November 18, 7-9 p.m. Where: Manchester Community College. Cost: $70. Details: See date in Calendar.
The activities in this section can be empowering and/or healing. They will guide you to more fulfillment and a better life.
Book Groups
Book Study Groups are a great way to meet and talk with people who share your interests. Formats vary as some work with one author or title for a long period and others go through books more quickly. Includes Course In Miracles, Abraham-Hicks and Eckhart Tolle. See Groups => Book Groups for a full listing.
Vistar Magic Circle
We will access The Field of Collective Consciousness and become an awake, powerful, radiating Force contributing to the Conscious evolution of humanity. Who: VICTORIA & RON FRIEDMAN. When: Thursday, September 11, 6:30 p.m. Where: Enlightened Professional Center in Bloomfield. Cost: $25. Details: See date in Calendar.
EARTH, MOON, and SUN: Awakening Your Life’s Journey
This 8 class series supports each of our dreams and journeys. In this class you have the opportunity to step into your wholeness by releasing old wounds, rekindling your passion for life, and reconnecting to your potential and destiny. Who: MARIAN VITALI, D.C. When: Mondays, Sept 15, 29, Oct 6, 20, Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $165 for the series. Details: See first date in Calendar.
The Passion Test
A simple yet powerful tool for discovering your passions and living your destiny. It will help you uncover layer by layer the things that are most important to you in your life so that they will begin to become alive inside of you. Who: CATHY EWING-RINKER, LCSW, MDiv. When: Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $35. Details: See date in Calendar.
Don't Believe Everything You Think!
Many of the thoughts we have during the course of our day are negative, affecting us in ways that we don't realize. Through a mix of lecture, exercises and sharing you will develop awareness of your own negative thinking, the impact it has on your life and some easy ways to say "No" to negative thinking. Who: CATHY EWING-RINKER, LCSW, MDiv. When: Monday, September 22, 7-9 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
Creating Your Heart's Desire
This 4 week class will show you how to create the life you've been looking for. Who: DORY DZINSKI. When: First class is Tuesday, September 23, 7-9 p.m. Where: Manchester Community College. Cost: $70. Details: See date in Calendar.
Your Unique Self Healing with Guided Meditative Practices, Yoga, and Intuition
You may be surprised to find that the source of what ails you - can also be a healing gift. This workshop will guide you through several meditative exercises, inner dialogue while in a relaxed state, a few modified yoga postures, and a home-coming celebration. Who: MARIAN VITALI, D.C. When: Saturday, October 4, 1-5:30 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $60. Details: See date in Calendar.
Listen & Consider - Anatomy of the Spirit
We gather to listen to the recordings of some pivotal thinkers and speakers of our time. Tonight we will listen to "Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing" by Caroline Myss, PhD; a medical intuitive and pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness. She speaks of the body’s energy system and its connections to the world’s spiritual traditions with attention to 7 levels of spiritual development. Who: LISA BURCH, LCSW. When: Friday, October 17, 7-9 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $10. Details: See date in Calendar.
Working With The Four Agreements
You can embrace absolute freedom from suffering and fear and create heaven on earth by changing some basic beliefs that no longer serve your best interest. By learning to master the awareness of our own actions and reactions, we can transform our life into one of unconditional love and joy. Who: KESHAV HOWE. When: Friday, November 14, 7-9 p.m. Where: Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury. Cost: $20. Details: See date in Calendar.
This section includes instruction in ongoing practices such as Meditation, Yoga, and Tai Chi/Qigong.
Drum Circles
Typically, people gather to drum in drum "circles" with others from the surrounding community. The drum circle offers equality because there is no head or tail. It includes people of all ages. The main objective is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves. To form a group consciousness. To entrain and resonate. No experience necessary and the facilitator usually supplies enough drums and instruments for everyone. See Groups => Drum Circles for a full listing.
Ongoing Qi Gong/Tai Chi Classes
Qi Gong is translated from the Chinese to mean "energy cultivation" or "working with the life energy." Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of postures, exercises, breathing techniques, and meditations. Its techniques are designed to improve and enhance the body's qi. According to traditional Chinese philosophy, qi is the fundamental life energy responsible for health and vitality. T'ai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. See Classes => Tai Chi & Qi Gong for a full listing.
Ongoing Yoga Classes
The term yoga comes from a Sanskrit word which means yoke or union. Traditionally, yoga is a method joining the individual self with the Divine, Universal Spirit, or Cosmic Consciousness. Physical and mental exercises are designed to help achieve this goal. On the physical level, yoga postures, called asanas, are designed to tone, strengthen, and align the body. These postures are performed to make the spine supple and healthy and to promote blood flow to all the organs, glands, and tissues, keeping all the bodily systems healthy. On the mental level, yoga uses breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation (dyana) to quiet, clarify, and discipline the mind. Yoga is not a religion, but a way of living with health and peace of mind as its aims. See Classes => Yoga for a full listing.
Total Healing Meditation
Take a few hours out of your busy life to learn the practice of Jyoti (Inner Light) meditation which awakens the still small voice within and connects us to our higher self. Learn how this connection brings transformation and healing on all levels. Who: MATTHEW RAIDER, MD. When: Saturday, September 6, 4 p.m. Where: Muse Le Belle Artiste in Coventry. Cost: Free. Details: See date in Calendar.
Introduction To Prema Meditation
In this 3 week class you will learn and practice meditation techniques to reduce stress, quiet the mind, gain spiritual awareness and tune into the divinity within. Who: KATHERINE MASHIAK. When: First class is Tuesday, September 9, 7-9 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $75. Details: See date in Calendar.
Breathe...more Yoga Studio Open House
An opportunity to learn about yoga and sample some classes including kids yoga, all-level yoga, and meditation. Stop in to explore their sanctuary and celebrate their first anniversary. Who: BREATHE...MORE STAFF (See Business Profile). When: Saturday, September 20, 1-4 p.m. Where: Breathe...more in Tolland. Cost: Free. Details: See date in Calendar or visit Open House Information.
Prema Meditation - Exploring Human Consciousness
In this 7 week class for intermediate and advanced meditators subjects will include levels of meditation, spirituality, relaxation, stress reduction and connecting to one's inner self. Who: KATHERINE MASHIAK. When: First class is Tuesday, September 30, 7-9 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $130. Details: See date in Calendar.
Mindful Knitting
Learn to knit as we come together for meditation, fellowship & community service. We meet in circle for our inner peace as well as the peace and comfort of others. Concepts of mindfulness meditation will be woven into each session, with a portion of each meeting devoted to silent knitting. Who: LISA BURCH, LCSW & DEBBY BAILEY, LMT. When: Monthly Saturdays, October 18 & November 15, 10-12 a.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $10. Details: See each date in Calendar.
Meditation
In this 5 week class learn how meditation enhances physical, mental and emotional well-being. Using some guided imagery, some mental exercises, and a simple technique of meditation, you can begin your personal transformation, allowing inner peach to permeate your life. Who: CLARE VIDACH. When: Begins Monday, October 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Rockville High School. Cost: $35. Details: See first date in Calendar.
Qi Gong Fundamentals & Balancing The Body's Energy
Get an overview of your energy body and learn simple stance, movement and breathing techniques to help balance your body's energy for improved health and emotional balance. Who: GEORGE HOFFMAN. When: Friday, October 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Spirit Matters in Ellington. Cost: $45. Details: See date in Calendar.
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