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34 Years Providing Transformational Spiritual Education
April 2011
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Healing Classes in 2011
Self-Care: Introduction to the TARA Approach
LIVING THE QABALAH
ESOTERIC SECRETS: Eros, Sexuality, and Love Workshop
GRADUATE TRIMESTER II
CLEANSING THE TEMPLE - A Path of Purification
HEALING TECHNIQUES WEEK
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Inner Light
Spiritual Center

Maryland
Rev. Nancy Kelly,
Director

410.841.6609
www.innerlightsc.org
nharpkelly1@gmail.com



Quest
Minnesota
Rev. Janice Skogstrom,
Director
612-822-1937
www.questwisdomschool.org
jan.skogstrom@gmail.com



Sophia's Well of Wisdom
Jackson, CA
Rev. Patsy Walker Fine, Director
209-418-9003
www.sophiaswell.org
sophiaswell@volcano.net


Community Center for Self-Unfoldment
North Carolina
Rev. Margaret Stephens,
Director
sophiawisdomctr@aol.com

Join our Wisdom Circle

Last Tuesday each month

5:30-8:30pm

March 29, 2011 through November 29, 2011

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Sophia Schools of Wisdom offer several classes which are honored for credit at Sancta Sophia Seminary. 
Upcoming Classes
students in class

Here are some of our upcoming classes and events, so that you can start to plan your visit with us.

 

To register for classes, please contact the Registrar at 918-456-1109 or toll free at 800-386-7161.

 

 

April 27 - 29 

Wednesday - Friday Workshop

Self-Care: Introduction to the TARA Approach:Tools for Awakening Resources and Awareness 

Annie Guzman, RN

 

May 1 - 7

LIVING THE QABALAH-- 

A Six Day Experiential Offering 

Carole Stephenson-Snell

 

May 13 - 14

ESOTERIC SECRETS: Eros, Sexuality, and Love Workshop 

Rev. Carol E. Parrish

 

May 16 - 20

GRADUATE PROGRAM TRIMESTER II:

Technologies for Spiritual Emergence

Renewal and Revitalization for Body-Mind-Spirit 

Rev. Margaret Stephens

 

(Included in Grad week fee) 

 

May 19 - 20

Thurs. and Fri. afternoons

Relax and Renew-Yoga Nidra 

Rev. Tom SImota

 

June 3 - 5

Cleansing the Temple - A Path of Purification 

Deb Dise and Scherrill McNutt

 

June 6 - 11

HEALING TECHNIQUES WEEK 

Monday - Friday AM

Healing Touch Program

Level I Class

Linda E. Smith

 

June 6 - 7

Monday night and Tuesday afternoon

Bowl Workshop

Rev. Ken Zeyher

 

June 10 - 11

Friday afternoon and Saturday

Natural Eyesight Improvement

Roseanne Hutchinson

 

June 17 - 18

INNER-gy Touch: 

The energetic approach to Spiritual Psychology 

Linda McCoy Summer

 

June 20 - 25

Counseling Techniques for Personal Transformation 

Revs. Sue Van Dyke, Helen Weiser and Charlotte Hullinger

 

July 6 - 10

The Science of Impression and Its Public Expression 

Revs. Katherine Zakutansky and Tom Simota

 

July 12 - 15

Music and the Evolving Consciousness 

Rev. Roberta Wilkes

 

July 18 - 22

Higher Self Astrology I: Astrology Basics - Nuts and Bolts 

Dennis Acrea

 

July 25 - 29

Higher Self Astrology III: Evolutionary Astrology 

Dennis Acrea


Sancta Sophia Seminary

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Tahlequah, OK 74464

Rev. Dr. Susan C. Hamilton,
Dean


shamilton@sanctasophia.org

800.386.7161
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When spring rolls around, many of us reach for our list of projects compiled during winter hibernation. The garden needs extra attention and there are some rooms in which we'd prefer different paint colors. Those projects would make our external environment more pleasing to us. That's all well and good - to create and surround oneself in a pleasurable environment in which to live and work, but what are we doing to create a more satisfying internal environment? Are we maintaining our spiritual practices, continuing to study, expanding our internal awareness, sharing ourselves more freely with others and eating healthful foods? Are we nourishing our internal life as well as we can?

Throughout the year, we have scheduled classes that offer healing and transformation for body, mind and spirit. We invite you to take advantage of the opportunity to nourish your internal life by joining us and other like-minded individuals for one or more classes. Here are just a few of our upcoming classes:

Self-Care: Introduction to the TARA Approach: Tools for Awakening Resources and Awareness

LIVING THE QABALAH--A Six Day Experiential Offering

ESOTERIC SECRETS: Eros, Sexuality, and Love Workshop

GRADUATE  TRIMESTER II: Renewal and Revitalization for Body-Mind-Spirit + Relax and Renew-Yoga Nidra

Cleansing the Temple - A Path of Purification

HEALING TECHNIQUES WEEK: Healing Touch Program Level I Class + Bowl Workshop + Natural Eyesight Improvement


See you on campus,
Amy Upperman
Editor, SSS News

 

 

Healing Classes offered in 2011
2011 SSS class schedule
Click on image to view 2011 Class Schedule

As we look ahead to late April, May and June, Sancta Sophia's course schedule features an array of Healing Classes, some of which grant CEU credits which are required in a number of professional fields.

Click link below to view the many and varied Healing Classes offered in 2011. CEUs are listed where appropriate. The page numbers on the right column refer to the Class Schedule booklet available in print or online. 

April 27 - 29

Self-Care: Introduction to the TARA Approach:
Tools for Awakening Resources and Awareness

Annie Guzman, RN

Annie Guzman, RNWe are energetic beings! Our overdependence on rational thought and language has obscured our natural ability to sense the flow of energy. We can regain a full awareness of the energetic bridge which links the body and the mind. Take advantage of this opportunity to begin the journey of understanding our body's wisdom by intimately getting to know the very temple which contains our every truth.

Participants will learn to:
  • Locate and vitalize twenty-six bioelectric sites along the meridian lines
  • Differentiate shock from trauma
  • Distinguish sympathetic activation from parasympathetic activation, and
  • Treat self and others with energy medicine for a broad spectrum of needs. 
15 hours CEU: LCSW, LADC, CADC
$250
Learn more
May 1 - 7
LIVING THE QABALAH-
A Six Day Experiential Offering

Carole Stephenson-Snell

Qabalah tree of life"Qabalah" means "to receive," and actually Living the Qabalah means "receiving" 24-7. Master Jesus mysteriously promised, "All these things ye shall do, and greater still." Does His promise baffle us? Not if we understand that we ARE the Mystery and journey within to unveil the promise. The Tree of Life assists us to plumb our depths and, together, expand the portal of group consciousness. Through social-silence for focused reception, Qabalistic transmissions, and by altering states of consciousness at will, this experience takes Ageless Wisdom all the way to the bone. Transformation begins with like-minded people intending that "all may be lifted" by their group work. We will study and eat and grow together as we Live the Qabalah. Only Good-Will Required.

Materials to bring: new journal.
$300 enrolled seminarians / $325 others
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Register for this class
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
May 13 - 14
ESOTERIC SECRETS: Eros, Sexuality, and Love

Rev. Carol E. Parrish

kissGain an enriched understanding of this powerful part of human life that few grasp. Esoteric ideas challenge us to look at our personal relationships as we expand our awareness to our more intimate nature. Words such as Eros, Passion, Sex, Attraction and Love have very different meanings as they are used esoterically. What are their functions? Each of us faces change and adjustment as we discover Love to hold new meaning and greater value.

Awakening to the higher work, we will explore the masculine-feminine balance, the power of mating, sexual disciplines, and why they have value. In addition, we will find new keys to healthy relationships.
$125
Learn more
Register for this class
May 16 - 20
GRADUATE PROGRAM TRIMESTER II:
Technologies for Spiritual Emergence
Renewal and Revitalization for Body-Mind-Spirit

Rev. Margaret Stephens

Hindu symbol - heart chakraHumanity has evolved its identity from that of an unconscious member of the collective attuned to the tribal consciousness of the Root Chakra to that of a separate entity, a personality attuned to the consciousness of the Solar Plexus. As we take our next evolutionary step and begin to make the shift, individually and collectively, from attunement to the consciousness of the Solar Plexus to resonant attunement to the Heart Center, we become increasingly aware that we are no longer comforted, no longer relaxed, no longer rejuvenated by many of the familiar tools and techniques. We ask ourselves: Why? This used to work. What am I doing wrong?

As we strive to anchor our consciousness in the true Heart Center, we begin to realize that renewal and revitalization is no longer an individual process. It is only through our inner group connection that personality is truly revitalized. Join us this week and learn how renewed purpose - and courage - and some of our familiar tools can help us become the technology that will lead us, as individuals and as a collective, to our next evolutionary step: I AM THAT I AM.

$300 non-graduate student / $500 Graduate students

This course is open to non-graduate students for $300. Optional afternoon/evening healing or intuitive appointments can be scheduled separately.

Plus...(Included in Grad week fee)

May 19 - 20

Thurs. and Fri. afternoons

Relax and Renew-Yoga Nidra

Rev. Tom Simota

Be guided into a very deep state of yogic sleep named Yoga Nidra. This ancient, restorative practice is known for allowing your mind to enter an alpha wave state which is more rest-producing than regular sleep. One hour of this practice is equivalent to four hours of regular sleep. We will discuss the basics/styles of Yoga Nidra, continue with some gentle yoga (please wear loose-fitting clothes) and then actually experience Yoga Nidra. Join us and get replenished!
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Register for this class
June 3 - 5
Cleansing the Temple - A Path of Purification

Deb Dise and Scherrill McNutt

water dropJoin us as we explore and learn how to best cleanse and purify our physical body, our Temple of Expression. Learn about the benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy and how this sophisticated technology can be a kick start in achieving optimal health.

Find out what specific natural herbs and supplements support our digestion and elimination process. Learn how to work with and stimulate our body's own natural ability to create balance and a heightened sense of well-being. Participate in creating easy raw food snacks and learn about the top 20 foods that support and transform our health with the power of living nutrients. (Lots and lots of recipes!)
$150
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Register for this class

June 6 - 11

HEALING TECHNIQUES WEEK
Monday - Friday AM

Healing Touch Program Level I Class

Linda E. Smith

light on handHealing Touch is an energy therapy in which practitioners consciously use their hands in a heart-centered and intentional way to support and facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and healing. Healing Touch is used extensively in the nursing profession and is also open to all health care and allied professionals. Non-health care related individuals are welcome to attend the class.

18 hours CEU: Nurses and Massage Therapists

June 6 - 7

Monday night and Tuesday afternoon

Bowl Workshop

Rev. Ken Zeyher

Ken Zeyher with singing bowlsThis class will give a historical background of how bowls were made and used by the Tibetans. It will be experiential as well. Students will learn to play and use the bowls for stress relief and relaxation. This will include practice giving energy balancing sessions.

June 10 - 11

Friday afternoon and Saturday

Natural Eyesight Improvement

Roseanne Hutchinson

seeing clearlyWhen we learn to easily incorporate good vision habits into a daily routine, depth and color perception is enhanced and the healthy vision that we once knew can return with resplendent vibrancy. Such is the belief and practice of Thomas R. Quakenbush, one of the world's leading experts in the field of natural eyesight improvement. Roseanne shares her expertise of Quakenbush's methods for natural eyesight improvement. Included will be scientific and anatomical information, vision habits that keep eyesight clear, eye relaxation, visualization, and movement activities along with how to read and work on the computer without eye strain. Be prepared to enjoy clearer vision.

$275 enrolled seminarians / $300 others
(Price includes all three classes, June 6-11, and Healing Touch workbook)
Learn more
Register for this week of classes
Rev. Dr. Susan C. HamiltonWe hope to see you on campus for one or more of our inspiring classes or events. We think you will not only enjoy the valuable enrichment that they provide, but also the wonderful fellowship that is created by like-minded individuals.

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And as always, thank you for your generous support of our programs.
Blessings,
Rev. Dr. Susan C. Hamilton 
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