South Washington County Schools Community Education

Inner peace is impossible to maintain while we still hold on to the very feelings and beliefs that keep us from being peaceful to begin with. Trapped negative emotions like fear, anger and sorrow can disrupt the flow of vital energy in our bodies and actually sabotage our inner peace. In this single evening course, you will learn simple yet effective techniques for getting in touch with, understanding, accepting and releasing the emotions that keep us from ourselves. Nobody wants to suffer. Come learn to rest in the peaceful state of loving acceptance that is our true nature.

Do you sometimes feel like you're just "going through the motions" day after day? Do you feel like your life is defined by to-do lists and obligations? Join us to get a jump start on discovering a vision for your life that will inspire you toward creating a life you love each day. We begin with a relaxing vision experience allowing you to reignite excitement about your future. From there, we will develop a plan addressing the 6 areas of your life and establish practical steps to make your vision a reality. Don’t wait til the time is “right” - enjoy your life today!

You can win the game of achieving both inner and outer wellness! How? By developing an action plan to achieve your fitness goals. First, we’ll teach you how to mentally prepare for success, gain clarity on your “why”, and learn how to overcome obstacles. Then you’ll learn how to fuel your body with nutritious foods to reach your fitness goals. This program includes a professionally designed handout to jumpstart your action plans. Learn about healthy meal planning strategies along with options for cardio, strength training and flexibility so you can incorporate exercise and activities to reach your fitness goals.

Ever had a day where you can’t stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, we will discuss a two-week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts. Online Format: This instructor's course has been transitioned into a virtual class using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Information on how you access this class online will be emailed 1 week prior to start date. We are confident that you will enjoy the same quality experience from the comfort of home!

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until any imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We’ll discuss concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain; and how to begin to lose weight again. Online Format: This instructor's course has been transitioned into a virtual class using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Information on how you access this class online will be emailed 1 week prior to start date. We are confident that you will enjoy the same quality experience from the comfort of home!

Do you experience the 3pm slump every day? Suddenly reaching for any kind of snack or caffeine you can find? Do you find yourself always feeling tired and foggy-brained? We tend to think that food is the only way to boost our energy - but in this workshop, we’ll discover techniques that boost your energy in body, mind, and spirit! These proven tricks will help you get through the workday, the kids’ bedtime routine, and allow you to rest easier at night!

Acupressure is an Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. When the points that regulate metabolism, digestion and thyroid function are blocked or out of balance, losing weight will seem like an impossible task. In this workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress eating and strengthen the entire digestive system. Online Format: This instructor's course has been transitioned into a virtual class using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Information on how you access this class online will be emailed 1 week prior to start date. We are confident that you will enjoy the same quality experience from the comfort of home!

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You’ll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. We’ll talk about how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related injuries and how to re-gain bone mass. We’ll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition and talk about the importance of minerals and trace minerals for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises. Online Format: This instructor's course has been transitioned into a virtual class using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Information on how you access this class online will be emailed 1 week prior to start date. We are confident that you will enjoy the same quality experience from the comfort of home!

Abdominal muscles weaken and lose shape due to past pregnancies, surgeries, sitting at a desk all day, being sedentary and poor posture. Learn a series of extremely effective exercises to quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal, WITHOUT stressing back or neck joints and WITHOUT getting on the floor. Common abdominal exercises like crunches can place too much stress on back and neck joints. Information on how you access this class online will be available 1 week prior to the start of class.

Do you find yourself juggling your time more and more each day? Family, work, friends, community, etc, etc… So many balls in the air, that you know one is going to drop. The key is to know which balls will bounce. Your top priorities - those glass balls - need to be protected at all cost. This workshop is about narrowing down your priorities and learning how to honor them above all else - with letting others down or feeling guilty. My clients tell me every day this workshop is a game-changer! Are you ready to manage your time so that you can ditch overwhelm and truly enjoy life now?

This is a perfect class for all non-healthcare providers to receive the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing, cardiac emergencies. In addition, receive first aid instruction to deal with injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This first evening will include CPR and AED and the second evening will cover First Aid. You will become certified by the American Red Cross.

This is a perfect class for all non-healthcare providers to receive the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing, cardiac emergencies. No discounts. You will become certified by the American Red Cross

This is a perfect class for all non-healthcare providers to receive first aid instruction to deal with injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. You will become certified by the American Red Cross.