Tai Chi with Sue Keady

Slow down and ease the stress in your life by learning the beautiful art of Tai Chi and Qi Kung. The weekly class is suitable for all ages and abilities and includes gentle warm up exercises, strengthening Qi Kung breathing exercises and the flowing movements of the Tai Chi form. Tai Chi helps us to get back in touch with the inner feelings of calmness and relaxation. This natural way of being seems to have been forgotten in our busy lives. Some meditation techniques are also taught to further calm the mind and soothe the emotions.

Sue is an experienced facilitator available to run talks/workshops. If your group would like a day of Tai Chi/relaxation/meditation please contact her at the clinic.

Weekly Tai Chi class
Penwortham Methodist Church Hall
Leyland Road
Lower Penwortham
Preston

Monday 7.30 – 9.00
Cost £5 per evening.
All welcome
Please note there will be no classes in August. We will resume on Monday 4th September 2006. For further details please ring Sue at the clinic.

Moving in to the Light facilitators course

“Transform your outer reality by transforming your inner nature”

This 2 year course is to facilitate and assist people to live lighter and brighter lives and learn how to pass on this knowledge and wisdom to enable others to do the same. Using the tools of Tai Chi, Qi Kung, meditation and personal development exercises students learn how to heal and strengthen the physical existence, balance and calm the emotions, still and focus the mind. It is run in Preston by Julie Wise (principle tutor) with assistant tutors Sue Keady, Barbara Rose and Chris Anders. This is an accredited facilitator’s course.

For further information or a prospectus please access our website: www.juliewise.co.uk or ring Julie Wise directly on 01524 418663

Holistic Acupressure

A Postgraduate Course for Practitioners
Accredited by the NWOC

Tutor: Susan Keady DipAc, MBAcC, Cert Ed

Galloways Centre
Penwortham
Preston

Starting January 2007

This new accredited course is designed for therapists who want to further their knowledge and skills to incorporate bodywork with Qi energy work. This gives another dimension to healing the body/mind. It will cover Chinese medicine theory, Qi energy, Channel pathways, acupressure techniques and their use to treat specific conditions. It will also include some personal development work, self reflection; self help measures for maintaining our own health as practitioners including Qi Kung exercises, relaxation and meditation techniques.

This is a very practical course with students learning in a supportive and safe environment. This enables you to have the confidence to integrate the techniques learned within your own practice. Reiki attunments will also be available for those wishing to bring this healing quality into their work.

Sue Keady has over 27 years experience as a therapist. She has been teaching students for 20 years and her courses are inspiring, fun and often life changing. She has been inspired to teach this course as she feels there is a need for students to move into deeper more reflective work. The combination of techniques taught on this course is unique – be prepared for growth for you and for your patients.

For a prospectus or further information please contact Sue at the clinic or email.

Meditation classes

‘Learn how to still the mind and calm the emotions’

Towngate Clinic
Including refreshments

Does life seem too hectic? Is your mind always busy? Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions? In this informal and relaxed class you will learn techniques to calm the mind and regain a balance in your life.

This weekly class includes teachings from the wisdom of the Buddhist tradition with Buddhist monk Sanden. The teachings are relevant for everyone, regardless of faith. Beginners especially welcome.

Medical herbalist, Angela Grunwald

Courses in 2006:

Medicinal Plants - Alston Hall College, Longridge, Preston
These day courses offer an introduction to herbal medicine by exploring the use of plants for self-help in common acute conditions. You will have the opportunity to get to know some important medicinal plants, including tasting, in a safe environment, guided by a qualified medical herbalist.

• Herbs for Hay fever and allergies Sunday 14 May 06, 10am - 4pm
  This course will concentrate on the herbal treatment of hay fever and refer to other common allergies.
• Herbal First Aid Sunday 4 June 06, 10am - 4pm
  This course includes a herb walk in the grounds of Alston Hall. We will put together a herbal first aid box for minor ailments.

For further information or to book, call Alston Hall College on 01772 784661.

Herb walks in 2006:
An opportunity to find out more about the medicinal value of plants that grow right on your doorstep, and an enjoyable walk guided by local medical herbalist Angela Grunwald.

• Saturday 17 June 1pm - 2:30pm Green Fair, Cuerden Valley Park, Bamber Bridge.
  The Green Fair is a whole day event which includes other themed walks and activities for the whole family. For information and booking, call 01772 324436
• Sunday 16 July 1pm - 2:30pm Hurst Grange Park, Penwortham
  For information and booking, call 01772 422316
• Saturday 22 July 1pm - 2:30pm Wyre Estuary Park, Thornton Cleveleys
  For information and booking, call 01995 602125

For all walks: please wear sensible footwear as paths may be slippery.
There is a small charge for each walk.
Booking is essential – please ring the relevant number to book your place