Classes, Groups & Workshops Fall 2024
As we settle in to our new location on Pine Hall Road in State College, The Healing Room will be offering a variety of classes and workshops starting in October. From movement and mindfulness, to expressive arts and self-care, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter (scroll to bottom) to stay up to date on all of our offerings!
Gentle/Therapeutic Yoga: 8-Week Fall Series
Every Tuesday!
5:30 PM
October 15 - December 10
Enjoy a weekly one-hour “mini-retreat” for body, mind and heart. This therapeutic yoga class combines mindful movement, somatic release and relaxation techniques and is suitable for all levels.*
Classes will be led by Lori Wieder, LAPC, C-IAYT. This is offered as an eight-week series, Tuesdays at 5:30pm starting October 15, 2024, running through December 10 (no class on 11/5). Cost for the 8-class series is $120, single class drop-in is $20. (Click here to purchase single class.)
*Students will be invited to stand for parts of the practice and also be on the floor; accommodations can be made as desired.
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Yoga Nidra: Rest and Restore
First Thursday of every month!
6:00pm
Thursday Oct. 3 | Thursday Nov. 7 | Thursday Dec. 5
Yoga Nidra is a guided relaxation practice intended to induce deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxation and restoration. Students are invited to lie down and use supportive blankets and props to get as comfortable as possible. (Yoga Nidra may also be practiced sitting up if preferred.) All that’s required is to relax and listen!
Studies have shown that Yoga Nidra can help regulate the nervous system, improve sleep quality, and help support conditions including cardiovascular disease, stress-related illnesses, chronic pain, and anxiety/depression.
Sessions will be led by Lori Wieder, LAPC, C-IAYT. Yoga Nidra will be offered the first Thursday of each month at 6pm starting October 3. Cost for each session is $20.
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Wellness by the Chakras Counseling Group @The Healing Room
Every Wednesday!
6:00-7:30pm
October 2 - November 20
Work toward healing and thriving in community. Learn holistic tools to help you ground, access creativity, self-empower, move toward self-love, access your voice and your truth, tune into your intuition, and deepen your spiritual life with Jacqueline Bilski, MS AP.*
FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
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*Jacqueline is a counselor-in-training
Somatic Release Class
7:00-8:30pm
Friday October 25 | Friday November 15
When was the last time you let yourself feel? That you gave yourself space to think about what you really want? During this class, you’ll be guided through joy, grief, confidence, and more by licensed trauma therapist and women’s empowerment coach, Kathy Gates LCSW CTT and live musician, Jennifer Bitner. Through physical and emotional movement, you are invited to step into your power and release what you no longer need to carry. Learn how to give yourself permission to relax into abundance and receive all the juicy bits of life.
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Sound Shower
7:00-8:00 pm
Sunday, October 20 | Sunday November 17
Sound healing can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, balance the energy field and clear the mind leading to a renewed sense of purpose, well-being, calm, connection and contentment.
Join Carol Lindsay, for an hour of immersive sound healing played live on instruments from around the world created in the moment for/from the energy of the attendees. Our bodies are made up of different frequencies which respond to the healing sounds by returning to wholeness. Carol has been a musician for 66 years and is a graduate of the Institute for Therapeutic Touch and The Barbara Brennan School of Healing. She has studied the shamanic practices of the Native American, Tibetan and Celtic traditions. Questions: otewah@comcast.net
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Drum Circle
Thursday, October 24 | Thursday, November 14
7:00-9:00 pm
Join us for an evening of healing and connection through drumming. Come share the unique rhythm that exists within yourself. Sessions will be led by Josh Crownover, LAPC. Josh is a classically-trained musician & percussionist with a passion for sharing the regenerative energy of music to support healing and growth.
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Thursday, November 21
7:00-9:00 pm
Achieve transformative healing through the combined powers of music and mindfulness. Participating in music-based mindfulness strategies can help to reduce stress, relieve anxiety, improve mood, reduce pain, and improve a greater overall sense of well-being. This class incorporates simple music & drumming exercises, mindfulness meditation, and mindful movement activities. No experience is necessary to participate, and accommodations can be made as needed.
Sessions will be led by Josh Crownover, LAPC. Josh is a classically-trained musician & percussionist with a passion for sharing the regenerative energy of music to support healing and growth.
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All of November 2024!
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Join us for a month-long free meditation class. An audio file will be emailed to you each morning for the month of November. There are so many benefits to having a daily practice of self-care. One that interests me is how meditation supports healing from trauma. It increases our brain health, helps us increase our awareness and our connection to Self. Join Kathy Gates, LCSW, CTT, on this deep dive into the gentle practice of daily meditating.
FREE to participate, registration required.
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Thursday November 28, 7-9pm
Pranayama is an ancient breathing practice that allows one to connect to their whole self. It originates from traditional yogic practices in India. During this pranayama workshop, you will learn and practice eight different breathing exercises and will come to know each of their healing effects on the body and mind. Come experience the bliss and harmony that pranayama helps to unfold. Led by Jacqueline Bilski, MS AP.
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The Emotional Tour Class
The Emotional Tour™️ Class is offered monthly by licensed trauma therapist and women’s empowerment coach, Kathy Gates, LCSW, CTT, and live musician, Jennifer Bitner. Through physical and emotional movement, you are invited to step into your power and release what you no longer need to carry. Learn how to give yourself permission to relax into abundance and receive all the juicy bits of life!