NYC/Tri-State: Holistic Educational Programs

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Kun-Hat-Raj Yoga

Authentic, rooted in the Vedas, Hatha Yoga Perdepika, Kundalini YogSadhana as taught by Yogi Bhajan and Yoga of Christ. Very unique, one-of-a-kind Teacher’s Training program. A life-changing, dynamic course, whether taken as a teacher or just for yourself, spread over three weeks in a cozy, beautiful place in the Catskills. For more information, discounts or last minute changes, please go to our website.

Begins: July 12, 2011 Length of Program: 21 days Tuition: $2500 plus room & board, financial aid available Upon Completion: Certification to teach yoga Contact: Marilyn Valant at Sat Nam Yoga Spa, 333 Mt. Cliff Road, Hurleyville, NY 12747 Phone: 845-866-3063 Website: www.satnamyogaspa.com

Massage and Bodywork

2 massage and bodywork 500-hour certification programs: a year-long program in our lovely Southern Vermont location. An intensive 3-month program in gorgeous seaside location in Portugal that includes accommodation. Small groups, personal attention, hands-on training with emphasis on quality of touch and practitioner presence. Programs meet National certification requirements and include anatomy, ethics, professionalism and internship. Suitable for personal growth as well as those wanting to work professionally. Join us for an amazing and transformational experience! Short programs for new students and continuing education offered in Vermont.

Begins: Ongoing Length of Program: 3 months in Portugal or 1 year in Vermont Application: Required Pre-requisites: Application and interview (in person or by phone) Tuition: Contact for details. Payment plans and grants for Vermont residents available Upon Completion: Certification Contact: Judith and Michael Jamieson at Green Mountain Institute for Integrative Therapy, 368 Lamb Road, North Bennington, VT 05257 Phone: 802-442-3886 Email: info@internationalbodywork.com Website: www.internationalbodywork.com

Reconnective Healing: Level I/II Seminar

Find out what’s baffling the medical community. Discover why hospitals and universities around the world are investing time and money in an attempt to explain these healings... and how you too can master this extraordinary work!

Begins: Ongoing programs. Next program is July 9 & 10 Pre-requisites: None Tuition: $549 Upon Completion: Reconnective Healing Practitioner Contact: Dr. Eric Pearl, The Reconnection Phone: 323-960-0012 Email: info@TheReconnection.com Website: www.TheReconnection.com

Sound Healing Training

In depth studies of the nature of sound and its healing effect on the human system; cognitive and experiential training for therapeutic application or personal growth; using voice, instruments, intention, cultivating awareness and use of subtle energy realms. Also School of Shamanic/Earth Mysteries: Egyptian Mysteries; Programs for Spiritual Development, Personal Growth; Sacred Journeys. thecenteroflight.net/SoundHealersTraining.html

Begins: Ongoing Length of Program: 8 months, one 3-day weekend each month Pre-requisites: none Tuition: $375-$425 per month, VSAC available for Vermont residents Upon Completion: Certificate of Completion Contact: Zacciah Blackburn, PhD at The Center of Light: Institute of Sound Healing and Shamanic Studies, PO Box 389, Ascutney, VT 05030 Phone: 802-674-9585 Email: info@sunreed.com Website: http://thecenteroflight.net

Therapeutic Music

Class Modules (80 hours total): Patient Assessment for Live Therapeutic Music, Injury Prevention for CMPs, Music as a Language, Paradigms of Healing, Music, Sound and Healing, Etiquette and Internship, Profession of Music Practitioner, Alterations in Health, Care of the Dying, Clinical Practicum. Also: Required reading, internship, mentorship, exam, final recording. Accredited by National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians www.therapeutic musician.com. Classes at 12 sites nationally.

Begins: Ongoing Length of Program: approximately 2 years for most students Application: Required Pre-requisites: intermediate-level musicianship Tuition: $2100 + $175 application fee. Limited financial aid available. Tuition-education for Life-experience Upon Completion: Certified Music Practitioner® Contact: Melinda Gardiner, RN, CMP, at Music for Healing and Transition Program, Inc (MHTP), PO Box 127, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Phone: 518-325-5546 Email: mhtp@mhtp.org Website: www.mhtp.org

Tibetan Kunye Massage

A new 750-hour Tibetan Kunye Massage Therapy Comprehensive Training & Certification Program. This three-semester program is the most advanced training in traditional Kunye Massage Therapy currently offered anywhere in the U.S. or abroad and meets the new curriculum guidelines established by the Massachusetts State Board of Registration of Massage Therapy. All classes will occur on nights and weekends for easy participation.

Begins: January 26, 2012 Length of Program: 1.5 years Application Deadline: December 26, 2011 Tuition: $6850 Upon Completion: Tibetan Kunye Massage Therapist Contact: Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo at Shang Shung Institute, 140 Pine Street, Room 10, Florence, MA 01062 (Mailing: PO Box 278, Conway, MA 01341) Phone: 413-369-4928 Email: info@shangshung.or g Website: www.shangshung.org

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Empowerment, Enlightenment, Healing, Life Coach

Training Programs: Chant-Om, Wow Energy Empowerment and Healing Core Empowerment, and Healing Beyonder Techniques, Success Training, PowerBeyond Training, Living an Empowered and Joyful Life Core Empowerment Training, Fountan of Youth Training, Finding Your Path Training, PowerBeyond Levels 1-12, Beyonder Levels 1-12, 12 Levels of En Sof Advanced Teacher 1-12 Finding Your True Path, White Buffalo Self Mastery, Joyful Life Training, Quant-Om Life Coaching, Genius Training, Spiritual Business Success, True Indigo Training, Core Empowerment True Path, Kabbalah Art and Creation Therapy.

Begins: Ongoing programs Length of Program: depends on program Tuition: depends on program Upon Completion: Certificate available for most programs Contact: Todd Stockwell at Quant-Om Center of Light Phone: 734-740-9110 Email: admin@beyond1111.com Website: www.beyond1111.com, www.genesispowersystems.com

Healing Food, Weight, and Body Image Issues

Learn the missing link to finding balance and freedom as it pertains to food, weight and body image. This 6-week, interactive, online, empowering program of self-discovery and true transformation bridges the gap between mind/body nutritional science and soul. The way out is by going within. Info and sign up: www.alekasky.com 845-870-7455

Begins: Ongoing Length of Program: 6 weeks Tuition: $200 Email: alekasky@gmail.Com

Living in the Moment

You can have a stress-free, utterly successful and satisfying life. These fun, lively and interactive seminars will show you how. “Ariel and Shya Kane teach tools for living in the moment and undoing the knee-jerk behaviors that get in the way of living life with ease.” - Time Out New York. Come to any one evening... Come as often as you like! Online pre-registration available.

Begins: Ongoing. Upcoming dates include: July 11 & 25, August 1, 8, 15 & 22 Tuition: $20 per session Contact: Monday Night Alive with Ariel & Shya Kane, 481 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 908-479-6034 Email: staff@ask-inc.com Website: www.transformationmadeeasy.com/Mondays/

Medical Intuition

As your “Intuition Physician”, my passion is reconnecting you to Well Being. I offer online Health eCourses in Holistic Healing, Female Health, Detox, Organic Skin Care, Parenting, and Creativity. I am also available online for private Medical Intuition Counseling and look forward to connecting with you. A classically trained MD, I understand the medical aspects of disease and combine that with open-hearted intuitive information to create a healing plan just for you.

Begins: Ongoing Length of Program: programs range from 1 week to 4 weeks in length Tuition: prices range from $20 to $75 Contact: Laura Koniver, MD Email: heartsong@primary-plus.com Website: www.HeartsongFineArt.com

Mind Development & Motivational Training

The Silva Life System and the Silva Intuition Training Seminars will transform your mind, body and relationships. Improve communication skills, business skills, healing skills, and energy work. See significant and meaningful changes in your life and/or business. Programs held in Paramus and Mahwah, NJ. Programs offered throughout the year. Visit www.AliceKonyves.com for more information. Also, read the article on page 23 of this issue!

Begins: Ongoing Length of Program: Each seminar is two days Application: Required Tuition: Contact for rates. Installment plans available Company: Mind Your Spirit / Silva Method of New Jersey Contact: Alice Konyves Phone: 201-666-8569 Email: silvamethodnj@verizon.net Website: www.AliceKonyves.com

Spiritual Development

Gifts of the Spirit 11:11:11, Kauai, November 7-13, 2011. Join us in Kauai for this once-in-a-lifetime journey to psychic integration. Discover the invisible realm. Activate your cellular memory. Receive the Great Mystery Teachings. Step into a Greater Reality and lead the path for others into new ways of living. Special Ceremony 11-11-11. Other upcoming events: Lomi Temple Style Training - July 27-31 in PA; Lomi Lomi Retreat - September 27 - October 7 in Kauai.

Begins: November 7, 2011 Length of Program: 7 days, 6 nights Application Deadline: September 1, 2011 Tuition: $1888, inquire about financial aid Pre-requisites: none Upon Completion: Certificate Contact: Karen Reifinger, Huna Mua Wellness, PO Box 3322, Allentown, PA 18106 Phone: 610-360-2427 Email: karen@hunamua.com Website: www.hunamua.com