Special Summer Event!
An Evening of Healing Stories
Date: Saturday, June 27
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Cost: By donation
Course Description:
Join Crossings Associates in community with Jane Grissmer, Cathy Miller and Lucia Mercer for an
evening of healing stories. Find hope and inspiration as we sit around the "campfire" and share our
personal journey's of healing.
MEDITATION
Morning Meditation
Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Ongoing
Times: 6:30 - 7:30 am
Cost: A donation to the Still Water MPC is appreciated.
Course Description:
We sit, we walk, we sit, we do a short reading, we greet each other, and we go on with our day. Newcomers and experienced practitioners are always welcome. No registration is required.
Mindfulness and Daily Life Practice Evening
Instructor: Stillwater Mindfulness Practice Center
Dates and Times: Dates and Times: Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:15 pm (An orientation to the Still Water MPC and basic mindfulness practices is offered the first Thursday of each month beginning at 6:30 pm).
Cost: There is no set fee, however, a donation to the Still Water MPC of $10 or more is suggested.
Course Description:
Taught by the Still Water Mindfulness community in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn
Each Mindfulness Practice Evening begins with an hour of sitting and walking meditation and continues with a short program, which is different each week, and a discussion about living our lives more mindfully. Newcomers and experienced practitioners are always welcome. No registration is required.
Yoga Nidra
Instructor: Melissa Lindon
Date: Sunday, June 7
Time: 1 pm – 2:15 pm
Cost: $20
Course Description:
Yoga Nidra ("yogic sleep") is the yogic tranquilizer, a rejuvenating practice for reducing the stresses of daily life. In a place between the waking and sleeping states, students relax deeply on the physical, emotional and mental levels, and the practice sows new seeds of positive change in our minds. Yoga nidra guides students through awareness of sensations, emotions, and beliefs using a systematic method developed thousands of years ago. This meditative class is conducted with students lying down and requires no previous yoga experience.
Instructor Bio:
Melissa Lindon, RYT500, fell in love with the practice of yoga nidra in 2004. She teaches at The Yoga Center of Columbia and Riverhill, and at Greenbelt Yoga.
Beyond Me – Opening to the Healing Prsence of Being
Instructor: Donovan and Susan Thesenga
Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $75 (To Register, send a check payable to Donovan Thesenga, 299 Pathwork Way, Madison,
VA 22727. You may send the full amount of $75, or a deposit of $20. If you have questions, email
soulwork@wildblue.net
Course Description:
Eckhart Tolle speaks of the realm of Being. He demonstrates that much of the anxiety and fear that so many
people now experience is largely because they do not ever spend enough time in touch with Being. As he
says, our attention is so filled with all of the rapid changes in our world, we seldom or never are in
contact with the eternal and the changeless.
Let us introduce you to Natural Awareness, a wonderful non-method for experiencing the
Presence of Being that is, in fact, always and already here. We will learn to turn our attention to the background awareness that is behind all action, thought, and feeling. Once in touch with this, we can learn to rest in the realm of Being.
We will also, later in the day, provide some experiences of a new mode of emotional process work that we are now perfecting. We are calling it Questioning Beliefs. This emotional work dovetails beautifully with the practice of Natural Awareness.
Instructor Bio:
Susan and Donovan Thesenga have been psychotherapists and spiritual teachers for forty years. They have
published three books describing their work – The Undefended Self; Fear No Evil; and
Surrender to God Within. They founded Sevenoaks Center in 1972, and they have led workshops
and trainings for therapists in may locations in the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. Spirit is now moving them to
foster experiences of Being and to provide a space in which awakening may occur.
The Song of the Crystal Bowls – Performance Meditation
Instructor: Jay Schwed
Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $25
Course Description:
In the ancient land of Atlantis the healers believed that the way to facilitate healing is by opening the 'high heart' the heart that connects each of us to earth, to each other and to the divine. Today we call the high heart the Thymus Gland or the center of the immunity system. Jay follows this ancient tradition along with incorporating many other old and new traditions as he plays THE SONG OF THE HEALING CRYSTAL BOWLS. He opens the gateways to the heavens and calls forth DOLPHIN SPIRIT, THE ANGELS and many other wise ones during this ceremony. He also includes magical sound infused aromatherapy mists and magical morphing lights. He closes each celebration teaching everybody 3 sacred tonal keys created by the wise women and men in the temples of King Solomon, with King Solomon. These sacred tonal keys were designed for this time that we live. This is surely an incredible sensory healing and awakening not to be missed.
Tai Chi 24 Short Form Workshop
Instructors: Yinong Chong, Ph.D. & Shawn Cartwright, Traditional Chinese Culture Institute
Date:Saturday, June 6
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $55 early registration (2 week prior), $70 after
Course Description:
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese system of health and self-defense. In this series, you will learn a
complete set of Tai Chi 24 short form, one of the most popular routine practiced around world by tens of
millions of people. Based on Yang style Taichi, this routine incorporates continuous and circular movements
with deep abdominal breathing into a graceful moving meditation. Benefits of practicing Tai Chi include
better balance and strength to prevent fall and fracture, reduced stress, blood pressure and arthritis pain,
and improved heart, lungs and digestive functions.
Upon completion of this series, you will have a better understanding of Tai Chi principles and a solid
foundation for Tai Chi practice. You will also be prepared to continue your training with Chen Tai Chi (the
original form of Tai Chi) or Yang Tai Chi (the most popular form of Tai Chi).
The series will provide step-by-step instructions on the entire exercise. The exercise is suitable for all
ages and experience levels.
How We Teach
All workshops are open to students of all levels. At each class, we work on classic Tai Chi and Qigong
exercises designed to build a solid foundation and improve Qi flow. You will learn basic drills and advanced
techniques in a progressive fashion. You will strengthen and deepen your practice with authentic internal
Qigong forms. Experienced students will have the opportunity to fully develop their Qigong practice through
higher level training.
The classes are organized around themes, but students may join at any time. No prior experience is
required.
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Yinong Chong and Mr. Shawn Cartwright are lineage trained, certified Qigong, Tai Chi and Internal Kung
Fu instructors with decades of experience. They specialize in teaching the authentic Chinese internal arts
in a way that is relevant for a western audience. From beginner to instructor level, they can help you reach
your highest potential. Find out more at www.tccii.com
Qigong - Five Animal Frolic
Instructors: Yinong Chong, Ph.D. & Shawn Cartwright, Traditional Chinese Culture Institute
Date:Saturday, August 8
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $55 early registration (2 week prior), $70 after
Course Description:
The Five Animal Frolics, also called the Five Animal Form, or Five Animal Play, are graceful exercises
modeled after the Tiger, Deer, Monkey, Bear, and Crane. It was created by Hua Tuo (110-207 AD), an
extraordinary healer who is often considered "the father of Chinese Medicine". It is the most ancient
Qigong exercises still practiced today by millions of people, and one of oldest continuously practiced
healing exercises in the world.
The Hua Tuo system of Five Animals is practiced through simple forms of movements, meditation and
spontaneous play of the animals. They are a complete and integrated Qigong system that develops strength,
grace, flexibility, balance, and an abundance of healing Qi. The Five Animal Frolics are considered medical
Qigong because they can be used to cultivate and circulate the Qi for healing purpose. Internally the
practice opens the Qi channels and cultivates Jing (sexual essence), Qi (vital energy) and Shen (spirit).
Externally it improves the function of bones, joints, tendons, muscles, circulation, eyes, hair and skin.
They are also considered martial Qigong because various martial forms such as Crane or Tiger palms
originated from them. They become spiritual Qigong as we reach connection and harmony with the nature and
spirits represented by the animals through practice. Practicing the Five Animal Qi Gong brings out childlike
innocence and care-free human nature. In the end, we are not just imitating the animals – we become one with
their wonderful spirits.
You will learn the Five Animal Frolics forms and the inner workings of the medical Qigong principles and the
Taoist alchemy. The essence of the five animals will become alive in you. You will feel the energy and
spirits of these animals soaring through your body, your meridian channels, and your whole being.
The series will provide step-by-step instructions on the entire exercise. The exercise is suitable for all
ages and experience levels.
How We Teach
All workshops are open to students of all levels. At each class, we work on classic Tai Chi and Qigong
exercises designed to build a solid foundation and improve Qi flow. You will learn basic drills and advanced
techniques in a progressive fashion. You will strengthen and deepen your practice with authentic internal
Qigong forms. Experienced students will have the opportunity to fully develop their Qigong practice through
higher level training.
The classes are organized around themes, but students may join at any time. No prior experience is
required.
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Yinong Chong and Mr. Shawn Cartwright are lineage trained, certified Qigong, Tai Chi and Internal Kung
Fu instructors with decades of experience. They specialize in teaching the authentic Chinese internal arts
in a way that is relevant for a western audience. From beginner to instructor level, they can help you reach
your highest potential. Find out more at www.tccii.com
Meditation and Qigong Healing
Instructors: Yinong Chong, Ph.D. & Shawn Cartwright, Traditional Chinese Culture Institute
Date:Saturday June 6 & August 8
Time: Noon to 1 PM
Cost: $20 per session ($15 if you attend the seminar on the same day)
Course Description:
Qigong is not only an effective form of exercise for maintaining health, it can also be used to help heal
yourself and others. Join us as we explore the depths and mystery of Qigong healing through a variety of
ancient Taoist external Qi healing methods.
We will learn to use Qigong techniques to enhance the body’s own natural healing mechanism. You will learn
mediation, visualization, and breathing techniques. You will see how simple movements can help open the body
and remove blockages. You will participate in a healing circle and discover how to use Tong Ren techniques
to direct healing energy to others.
While we don’t diagnose disease or guarantee results, we do teach authentic self-healing Qigong techniques
from the Taoist tradition.
How We Teach
All workshops are open to students of all levels. At each class, we work on classic Tai Chi and Qigong
exercises designed to build a solid foundation and improve Qi flow. You will learn basic drills and advanced
techniques in a progressive fashion. You will strengthen and deepen your practice with authentic internal
Qigong forms. Experienced students will have the opportunity to fully develop their Qigong practice through
higher level training.
The classes are organized around themes, but students may join at any time. No prior experience is
required.
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Yinong Chong and Mr. Shawn Cartwright are lineage trained, certified Qigong, Tai Chi and Internal Kung
Fu instructors with decades of experience. They specialize in teaching the authentic Chinese internal arts
in a way that is relevant for a western audience. From beginner to instructor level, they can help you reach
your highest potential. Find out more at www.tccii.com
Alexander Technique
Instructors: Antoinette Kranenburg
Date:Tuesdays, May 26 – June 30
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $150 (To register, please call 301-946-8170
Course Description:
The Alexander Technique helps you tap into the balance and ease of movement for which you are designed. You will learn to intercept the habits that interfere with your natural poise and comfort. The Alexander Technique applies to everyday activity – sitting, reaching, bending, walking, - and skills ranging from playing an instrument, to dance, singing and sports.
Instructor Bio:
Antoinette Kranenburg is a certified Alexander Technique teacher with over twenty years experience in
performing arts, injury prevention and recovery, and physical challenges. www.KensingtonAlexander.com
Dance Like No One is Watching
Instructor: Tiffiny Wolins Gilreath
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $10 suggested donation, pres-registration strongly recommended
Course Description:
Join us for an evening of fun, self-expression and DANCE! Do you like to dance? Do you wish you had a fun,
safe place to dance to music you like? Then join us on June 13th at Crossings. To ensure that you will
enjoy the evening even more, when you pre-register, you will be invited to add a song to the evenings play
list. So get your dancing shoes on and be ready to dance like no one is watching!
The evening will begin with a gentle warm up and then we will DANCE BIG, dance small, DANCE WILDLY, dance
quietly and everything in between! Come by yourself or bring a friend!
Yamuna® Body Rolling Workshop - Spinal, Shoulder and Neck Release
Instructor: Michele Masset, PT, L.Ac.
Date: Sunday, May 31
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Cost: $100 (To register, please contact Michele Masset at 202-429-0007)
Course Description:
Yamuna® Body rolling (YBR) is one of the most revolutionary techniques in the world of
wellness now days. YBR is a profound, yet simple approach that includes fitness, self massage, weight bearing exercise, core strengthening and neuro-muscular re-education rolled into one. YBR consists of a series of routines using 6 to 10 inch inflatable balls to increase blood flow, improve bone quality, develop core strength, reduce stress, increase body awareness, promote healing and stretch muscles and free restrictions in all parts of the body.
To register, contact Michele Masset (202) 429-0007
Instructor Bio:
Michele Masset is a Physical therapist, Acupuncturist, Shiatsu Therapist, Gyrotonic® instructor as well as Teacher of the Yamuna Body Rolling technique.
Cloud Hands T’ai Chi
Instructor: Michael Ward, LCSW
Dates: Tuesdays, April 14 – July 14 (No class on May 26 & July 7)
Times: Beginners: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Intermediate: 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Corrections/Advanced: 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $205
Course Description:
T’ai Chi is a series of 37 gentle, flowing
movements that have been practiced as a health exercise for centuries.
As a "moving meditation" T’ai Chi teaches relaxation in the midst of
activity. Rather than sitting motionless, students learn to stay
centered and relaxed while flowing, uninterrupted through the movements.
People are frequently confronted verbally and emotionally by the
pressures of daily living. Learning to stay centered and calm in the
normal activities of life reduces tension, increases energy and allows
us to develop the skills needed in more acute circumstances. "Sensing
Hands" or "Tui Shou", allows further development of these skills, as well as a deeper understanding of the functional applications of T’ai Chi form. New students are welcome to join, but must first talk with the instructor.
Instructor Bio:
Cloud Hands T’ai Chi instructor, Michael Ward, LCSW, is a senior student of Robert Smith, the first western student of Professor Cheng Man-ch’ing, a renowned master of T’ai Chi Chuan. Mr. Ward has been studying and practicing Professor Cheng’s Yang style of T’ai Chi for more than 25 years. Mr. Ward’s background as a licensed clinical social worker, who has worked with children, youth and families in wellness programs, provides unique insight into both the challenges and the value of “slowing down" in our fast paced society.
To Register:
Please call Michael at Cloud Hands T’ai Chi at 301/562-0992 for registration and information.
Gentle and Meditative Dances
Instructor: Evelyn Torton Beck and Judith Walton
Dates: Fridays, May 8, 15, June 5, 19, 26
Times: 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Cost: $60 for series, $15 per class
Course Description:
These gentle dances have special meditative qualities and ancient roots. Powerful in their effect, they evoke a spiritual dimension leading to harmony and balance. Dancing together, we create community, connect to ourselves and each other. Dances for each session are organized around a special theme.
No dance experience is needed: ALL DANCES will be taught each time. Our philosophy of dance, "there are no
mistakes, only variations."
Instructor Bio:
Evelyn Torton Beck, Ph.D, is Women's Studies Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland as well as an experienced dancer in the tradition
of circle dancing as a healing practice. She lectures on the healing power of art and teaches dancing at area institutes of life-long learning
including the University of Maryland's community outreach programs.
Judith Walton, Ph.D, has been teaching Sacred Circle dance for more than 15 years and is interested in using the power of the dance as a means to achieve integration and wholeness. She learned many of the dances at the Findhorn Community, a spiritual/educational community in Scotland. She is a trainer and organization development consultant.
Mother Voyage
Instructors: Lisa Makstein, LCSW & Marla Zipin, Ph.D.
Dates: Tuesdays, Ongoing
Times: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Cost: $65 per session / Insurance reimbursable
Course Description:
Do you want to trust yourself and find more joy as you raise your family? With all its complexity and intensity, motherhood is a time of accelerated growth and personal transformation. In keeping with acupuncture principles, when mom is nourished her family flourishes. This group offers you a nurturing, safe place to grow, honor your authenticity and practice self-compassion. Come join us to pause, rejuvenate, listen deeply, and find delight in motherhood with a circle of kindred women.
To Register:
To register call Lisa Makstein, LCSW, 301/963-5696 or Marla Zipin, Ph.D., 301/899-4733, psychotherapists of over 20 years with much heart, and seasoned moms.
Clinical Acupressure I - Soul Lightening Acupressure
Instructor: Cathy Miller, LMT, ABT
Date: Thursday, May 14 – Sunday, May 17
Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
Cost: $695
CEU's for Acupuncturists and Massage Therapists: 24
Course Description:
Utilizing the same energy pathways (meridians) that the Chinese mapped for acupuncture 4000 years ago, Clinical Acupressure brings the profound
healing potential of these ancient teachings into the contemporary treatment room. Often described as
"acupuncture without needles," Clinical
Acupressure (formerly known as Basic Acupressure) promotes balance, rejuvenation, and wellness by addressing the vital energies of the
body.
Participants at this workshop will access and experience more than 40 powerful, multi-functional acupoints and receive a handbook with nearly 70
acupressure formulas to address common conditions. This is the same effective acupressure method used in Process Acupressure, but is designed for
clinical settings, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, or other traditional healthcare settings and does not incorporate psychological or
spiritual processing skills.
This course is the cornerstone of our certification program. It introduces the foundations for the method used in all Process Acupressure and
Clinical Acupressure work. After this course students are equipped with the basic tools they need to begin using acupressure in their professional
practice right away.
Instructor Bio:
Cathy Miller is a Certified Massage Therapist and a Diplomate of Asian Bodywork Therapy of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine. She is also a certified Process Acupressure Therapist and a certified instructor of Basic Acupressure. She draws upon
aspects of Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zen Shiatsu, Swedish Massage, and Process Acupressure in the spirit of creative
partnership with her clients, to assist them in moving toward health and balance.
After working for twenty years as a professional musician, music librarian, and graphic artist, Cathy is thrilled to have the opportunity to be of
service in a different way, through the practice and teaching of acupressure. She presently practices acupressure and massage at Crossings, and at
the Center for Integrative Medicine in Easton, Maryland. Cathy enjoys teaching acupressure workshops nationwide.
Acupressure for Stress Relief: Self Care
Instructor: Cathy Miller, LMT, ABT
Date: Sunday, June 21, July 26, August 23
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
Cost: $50
Course Description:
This simple acupressure formula was prepared by the teachers of Process Acupressure following the events of
September 11, 2001. Anyone can give or receive this work. It is designed for body workers and laypersons
alike, and is an excellent tool for the widest range of needs, including general relaxation or extreme shock
and stress.
This three-hour workshop includes grounding meditation, instruction for special "interface" touch, how to
locate and access acupoints, SEVA/Stress Release demonstration, opportunities to learn the Seva/Stress
release for self-care, Chakra Tai Chi and printed materials to take home. For more information please visit
www.SoulLighteningAcupressure.com. No previous experience required.
Instructor Bio:
Cathy Miller is a Certified Massage Therapist and a Diplomate of Asian Bodywork Therapy of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine. She is also a certified Process Acupressure Therapist and a certified instructor of Basic Acupressure. She draws upon
aspects of Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zen Shiatsu, Swedish Massage, and Process Acupressure in the spirit of creative
partnership with her clients, to assist them in moving toward health and balance.
After working for twenty years as a professional musician, music librarian, and graphic artist, Cathy is thrilled to have the opportunity to be of
service in a different way, through the practice and teaching of acupressure. She presently practices acupressure and massage at Crossings, and at
the Center for Integrative Medicine in Easton, Maryland. Cathy enjoys teaching acupressure workshops nationwide.
Acupressure for Stress Relief: Self Care
Instructor: Cathy Miller, LMT, ABT
Date: Sunday, June 21, July 26, August 23
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
Cost: $50
Course Description:
This simple acupressure formula was prepared by the teachers of Process Acupressure following the events of
September 11, 2001. Anyone can give or receive this work. It is designed for body workers and laypersons
alike, and is an excellent tool for the widest range of needs, including general relaxation or extreme shock
and stress.
This eight-hour workshop includes grounding meditation, instruction for special "interface" touch, how to
locate and access acupoints, SEVA/Stress Release demonstration, opportunities to learn the Seva/Stress
release for self-care, Chakra Tai Chi and printed materials to take home. For more information please visit
www.SoulLighteningAcupressure.com. No previous experience required.
Instructor Bio:
Cathy Miller is a Certified Massage Therapist and a Diplomate of Asian Bodywork Therapy of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine. She is also a certified Process Acupressure Therapist and a certified instructor of Basic Acupressure. She draws upon
aspects of Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zen Shiatsu, Swedish Massage, and Process Acupressure in the spirit of creative
partnership with her clients, to assist them in moving toward health and balance.
After working for twenty years as a professional musician, music librarian, and graphic artist, Cathy is thrilled to have the opportunity to be of
service in a different way, through the practice and teaching of acupressure. She presently practices acupressure and massage at Crossings, and at
the Center for Integrative Medicine in Easton, Maryland. Cathy enjoys teaching acupressure workshops nationwide.
Somatic Experiencing Study Group
Dates: Fridays, May 15, June 12, July 10, August 14
Times: 12:30 PM – 2 PM
Cost: By donation
Acupressure Study Group
Dates: Sundays, June 28, July 26, August 14
Times: 1 PM - 4 PM
Cost: $15 suggested donation
