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HEALTH & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
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Health and Wellness Workshops
Relaxation you can take home with you!
June 7 - September 7, 2009.
Indulge your senses and pamper yourself with any one of these refreshing workshops. Not only will you feel rejuvenated, you'll also learn techniques to take home with you - so whenever you need it, you can give yourself a little relaxation at home and reminisce about your Smugglers' Summer Vacation.
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Yoga for Every Body
Sunday, 10:00 am - 11:15 am;
Monday 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm;
Tuesday, 7:30 am - 8:45 am;
Wednesday, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm;
Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:15 am;
Friday, 7:30 am - 8:45 am;
$15 per person.
Accomplished yoga instructors lead you through the postures, focusing on flexibility, alignment, strength and concentration. Appropriate for all levels. Please bring a towel or blanket.
CLOSE Exploring Meditation
Monday 10:00 am - 11:30 am $20 per person
Meditation is like a vacation for the mind. This introductory class will focus on the practice of meditation with a brief discussion, gentle, preparatory yogic stretches, and a sampling of four meditation techniques: seated breath awareness, walking meditation, Tibetan singing bowls and meditative Sanskrit chanting, and vipassana (insight) meditation. Come experience for yourself the benefits meditation has to offer!
CLOSE Aromatherapy and Energy Balancing
Monday, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, $20 per person.
Combine the complementary healing arts of Aromatherapy and Energy Balancing in this workshop that focuses on learning simple, yet profound self-treatment techniques for destressing, calming and balancing the body and mind. Achieve awareness of energy in your body through hands-on positions, conscious breathing and aromatherapy. Single-note essential oils will be experienced for your various mind, body and spirit needs.
CLOSE Restorative Yoga
Tuesday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, $15 per person
Slow down and tune in to peace, in this deeply nurturing and calming class. Restorative Yoga is a very gentle and healing yoga practice for everyone. Postures are done on floor mats, completely supported by cushions, blankets, props and eye pillows, focusing on restoring balance to the nervous and immune systems. No effort necessary. Great for everything, including recovering from injury. Relax and be supported into bliss!
CLOSE Treat Your Feet
Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, $20 per person
You start this afternoon class by enjoying an herbal foot soak and a beverage. Then you learn to give and receive reflexology foot massage. You will learn how pressing on points on your feet can help increase circulation, detoxification, and immunity for the whole body. Plus, it feels great! Bring a friend or come alone.
CLOSE Massage Class
Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, $20 per person
A great way to learn the basics of massage and enjoy yourself at the same time. Come alone or being a friend. Women please wear a bathing suit. Taught by Smugglers' staff of massage therapists.
CLOSE Chocolate Whimsy
Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, $33 per person.
Okay, who doesn’t like chocolate? We’ve always known in our hearts that it was good for us & now the proof is finally here! Join Laura, of Purple Shutter Herbs, in a quick look at the history & health benefits of chocolate. And then we’ll play! In the culinary realm, we’ll discover the secrets of dipped fruits, as well creating an edible morsel using the Mayan’s exotic mix of chocolate & chili peppers. For our skin we’ll create cocoa butter push-ups. And finish with your own customized soap. Recipes will abound & we’ll indulge in some tasty chocolate snacks.
CLOSE Green Tea for Fun & Health
Wednesday, 5:30 pm — 7:30 pm, $33 per person.
You’ve read about it the newspaper, seen it on TV & product labels, now find out what all the buzz is about. While drinking green tea, Laura, of Purple Shutter Herbs, will be your tea tour guide as we discuss its history & lore, where it comes from, processing, varieties & brewing. We’ll look beyond it just being a cup of tea while exploring its multi-faceted uses. Doesn’t green tea soap sound interesting? How about using it as a body moisturizer? Or maybe an anti-fungal powder? And together we’ll create a tasty green tea edible. "If a man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty." Japanese proverb
CLOSE Scents of Vermont
Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, $33 per person.
Welcome to amazing changing beauty & scents, from our vivid five seasons to the mountains, valley, lakes, colors & smells, Vermont is vibrant & alive! We’ll use herbs, essential oils & other natural ingredients to keep Vermont in your heart. Join, Kelley Robie, of Purple Shutter & Horsetail Herbs, as you re-create the memory of a walk through blooming fields with a Vermont Wildflower Solid Perfume. Your invigorating Summer mountain hike will instantly be recreated with an Evergreen Forest Aroma Mist Spray. Fall foliage will appear before your eyes as you breathe in the intoxicating scent from your Maple Handmade Votive Candle. In the cold Winter months you can pamper yourself with Moo Milk Bath Soak. Since only we, in Vermont, have a fifth season, we’re throwing in a mud mask so you too can celebrate Mud Season!
CLOSE Beautiful You - Summer Face, Skin & Hair Care
Friday 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm, $33 per person.
Would you like to pamper your face, skin & hair using only the finest natural ingredients? Do your sun-kissed skin, hair & lips need a bit of TLC? Join Kelley Robie, of Purple Shutter & Horsetail Herbs, as together we create formulas that will nourish, support & hydrate, making you look & feel your very best! We’ll start with an Aloe After Sun Conditioner to revitalize your skin after a day in the sun. To keep your skin supple we’ll create a Light Hydrating Vitamin Lotion. Don’t forget your luscious lips with our unique Lava Lip Gloss Roll-on & finally you’ll blend your very own Amazing Herbal Shampoo for your specific hair type. Discover the beauty within as we pamper & care for your outer beauty!
CLOSE All Health and Wellness Workshops require advanced registration, and have limited space availability. Don't forget to visit the Mountain Massage Center. |
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