Valade Healing Arts Center Newsletter

February 2009 
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In This Issue
Lunch and Learn - Feb 10
MindBodySpirit gift shop
River Rock massage on special
Intro to Reiki Evening
It's not too late to register!
Two unique yoga classes
To love another person
 
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Greetings!

As Valentine's Day approaches I invite you to explore the practice of a "loving-kindness" meditation.  A simple process of sending daily loving-kindness to another, whether it is a family member, friend, coworker, or a hostile person, cultivates within us compassion, kindness and appreciative joy.  What better month than February to spread some loving-kindness around?  Here are a few examples, but feel free to make up your own-repeat them several times on your drive to and from work, then see how you feel.  Start with sharing loving-kindness first with yourself:
May I be at peace, may I be happy, may I have a compassionate heart. 
May  (name)   be at peace, may  (name)   be happy, may  (name)   have a compassionate heart.
May all beings be at peace, may all beings be happy, may all beings have a compassionate heart.
 
Mary Natschke, RN, BAS, HN-BC
Manager, Valade Healing Arts Center
St. John Hospital and Medical Center 
Lunch and Learn ~ February 10
"Helpful Hints for Healthy Living
Presented by Dr. John Meulendyk, DS, DO, DMIN, FAAIM
Simplicity is the key for healthful living.  This lecture will explore simple ways for you to experiment with feeling better.  Topics will cover holistic approaches to eating healthy foods, sleeping, exercise, and stress reduction.  Time will be given for questions and answers.  Tuesday, February 10, 12noon to 1pm.  Bring your own lunch.  Admission: FREE   To register, please contact the Valade Healing Arts Center at 313-647-3320.
MindBodySpirit gift shop
30% off coupon available Feb 9 through Feb 14
Coupons available in the gift shop, valid February 9 through February 14 - just in time for Valentine's Day!  One coupon per person, good for one gift shop item, excluding cards, CDs, books, Young Living Oils, fundraiser merchandise and Metagencis.  No other discounts apply.
River Rock Massage ~ February  special
Enjoy a warm 'mini vacation' 
Experience the nurturing warmth of hand picked, heated Michigan river stones, combined with traditional, therapeutic massage techniques.  Smooth stones gently glide along areas of tension, penetrating deeply into tired sore muscles.  Regulary $75, for the month of February, $65.  No other discounts apply.  Appointment times are limited.  To schedule your River Rock massage, please call the Valade Healing Arts Center at 313-647-3320.
Introduction to Reiki
Community Evening 
Reiki is an ancient, Japanese, hands-on healing method.  Exerience a mini session and receive an explanation about Reiki energy healing.  Thursday, February 19, from 7:00pm - 8:30 pm.  No preregistration required.  $5 donation appreciated. 
It's not too late to register!
Openings still available for:
Reiki Level I 
Reiki is an ancient, Japanese, hands-on healing method.  Students learn the history of Reiki, basic hand positions and ways to use this energy in their own lives and in service to others.  Nurses: 6 contact hours will be awarded.  Saturday, February 14, 9:30am to 4:30pm. $125 
Aura Photography
Discover your aura - the energy field that radiates through and around all living things.  You will be provided with a color photo of your aura and chakras with state of the art equipment.  Information is for entertaining purposes only.  Saturday, February 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm (20 minute appointments) $25 
Tuesday night Tai Chi
Experience the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi.  Learn to relax, improve balance and flexibility, respiratory and cardiac status through gentle movements and breathing techniques.  Students will study the International 24 Form.  Instructor Melissa Zwicker has studied martial arts for over 15 years.  Melissa is also an RN of 31 years and is able to blend Tai Chi and the medical field for a well rounded holistic program that will benefit and inspire students from 18 to 100 years.  Tuesdays, February 10 - April 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
To register for Reiki Level I, Aura Photography, or Tai Chi, please call the Valade Healing Arts Center at 313-647-3320.
 
Two unique afternoon yoga classes 
Restorative yoga and "Got Stress?" yoga
Restorative yoga is a gentle, relaxing yoga designed to help manage the effects of chronic illness such as cancer, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and stress related conditions. Students also receive Reiki energy while in yoga poses.  Wednesdays, February 25 - April 1,  2pm -3pm.  6 weeks $60. "Got Stress?" yoga is a great class for caregivers and multi-taskers.  Refresh and renew yourself with a combination of gentle yoga stretches, guided deep relaxation, and Reiki energy for peace of mind and emotional healing.  Wednesdays, February 25 - April 1, 3:15pm - 4:15pm.  6 weeks $60.  
Both classes may be done sitting in a chair. 
To register for Restorative yoga or "Got Stress?" yoga, call the Healing Arts Center at 313-647-3320.  
"To love another person is to see the face of God"
Les Miserables
 
Happy Valentine's Day from the Healing Arts Center staff
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