October Class Feature - Natural Approaches to Vibrant Aging

Natural Approaches to Vibrant Aging

Sunday, October 22

1–4pm

All living matter undergoes arisal and decay, breakdown and renewal. As our bodies age, the breakdown process can become more successful than the renewal of healthy tissue. This tendency results in the visible and experienced process of aging.

The choices we make each day can make all the difference in how we experience the aging mind and body. Respecting the needs of our beings and orienting our perspective and behaviors toward vibrancy sets the foundation for maturing with grace and vitality—as free from pain and emotional distress as possible. In this class, we will review these factors and discuss medicinal plants and other nutritional support to help optimize body dynamics toward vibrant function and harmony.

We will also discuss general considerations for working with herbs, adapting to a contaminated biosphere, as well as discuss natural approaches to address some of the common complaints that often accompany aging. Whatever your current age—if you plan to live a long and vibrant life—this class will help guide your steps to a vital present as well as future.

Instructor: Carol Trasatto has been a professional holistic herbalist for most of her working life—teaching, writing, and consulting privately with clients. She has been the herb/supplement buyer at Radiance for 25 years. Carol is the author of Conscious Caregiving: Plant Medicine, Nutrition, Mindful Practices to Give Ease, available at Radiance and online at www.caroltrasatto.com.

Cost: $45

To register, call Radiance at 360-357-5250 or register online by contacting Carol at info@caroltrasatto.com

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

October Class Feature - So, You Think You're a Witch?

So, You Think You're a Witch?

Wednesdays: October 18 & 25; November 1

6–8pm

Are you seeking a deeper connection to earth-based religions? Would you like to develop a personal spiritual practice? Would you like to meet others who are interested in the same?

This three-part series provides a basic introduction to witchcraft and modern pagan practices. During the first session, we’ll discuss a brief history of witchcraft and the many possible ‘paths’ to practice. In the second session, we’ll discuss altars and their place in your practice. You will leave with the tools and understanding to create a home altar that is unique to you. In the third class, we’ll discuss daily, weekly, and seasonal practices to maintain interest and faith in your chosen path. Please bring a journal to take notes.

Instructor: Karin Olsen, LMP. Karin is the co-owner of Radiance Herbs & Massage. She has been a licensed massage therapist for more than 20 years and she loves to share her knowledge about natural living and magick.

September Class Feature - Intuitive Playground: Spirit Guides and Everyday Intuition

Intuitive Playground: Spirit Guides and Everyday Intuition

Saturday, September 30

1–4pm

You will meet and work with your Spirit Guides in this uplifting and inspiring class! We all have a spiritual team that is loving, guiding, and supporting us in life. Spirit guides are often your loved ones in the non-physical realm, spiritual teachers, Ascended Masters, Angels, and your Higher Self or Soul. Learn how your Spirit Guides communicate with you and can help you access your natural intuitive abilities and get comfortable with your internal guidance—your everyday intuition. Participate in a grounding exercise to open yourself to making a connection with Spirit. Meet your guide or guides in a relaxed guided meditation. Learn to communicate with your spiritual team every day to receive answers and get insights for daily living. No experience is required. Come with a loving heart and an open mind. Please bring a notebook and pen.

Instructor: Lisa Holm. Intuitive guide, medium and teacher, Lisa has been empowering clients across the U.S. and internationally through classes, clairvoyant counseling, intuitive readings, mediumship, animal communication and spiritual healing since 2002. Lisa has studied with medical intuitive Tina Zion, Hay House author and psychic medium John Holland, and the Church of Religious Science. Lisa also teaches Intuitive Development, Animal Communication, and Mediumship Mentoring. www.lisaholm-psychic.com

Cost: $44

To register, call Lisa Holm at 360-786-8617 or email Lisa@lisaholm-psychic.com

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Class Feature

Energy Realignment

Third Tuesday of the month

6:15–7:15pm

We realign our energy by bringing our awareness to the challenge, honoring and loving the challenge, then naming our true heart’s desires. We align ourselves to the new, integrating and blessing the old, by doing specific exercises that shift the chemical balance in our brains and cells to a more peaceful and loving vibration. We end class with a meditation leading us home to our heart while I play singing bowls.

Instructor: Beth Hyer LMP. Beth has been a licensed massage practitioner since 2001, specializing in sound, crystal and energy healing. She is also a certified Resonance Repatterning practitioner. She is always learning and growing with the goal of becoming more peaceful and loving and being a transmission of love and kindness.

Cost: $20 or $15 each if two friends come together.

To register, contact Beth Hyer at beth@blossomingdreams.com

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

September Class Feature - Meditation: Bringing the Mind Home

Meditation: Bringing the Mind Home

Five Fridays: September 22, October 6 & 20, November 3 &17

11:30am–12:30pm

End your work-week with clarity and intention! This is a secular (non-religious) approach to being awake and present. Meditation can help reduce stress while increasing awareness and relaxation. You will be seated comfortably in chairs (or on cushions you bring) while your teacher guides you through this centuries-old method for being here, now. We will also focus on compassion practice, sending healing energy to ourselves and others.

Instructor: Robert Lovitt has been practicing meditation for 37 years and leads meditation practice in many different local venues.

Cost: $35–50, sliding scale, includes all 5 sessions

To register, contact Robert at lovitthere@comcast.net

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

September Class Feature - Witches, Pagans, and Cultural Appropriation: Tools and Discussion for Personal Practices

Witches, Pagans, and Cultural Appropriation: Tools and Discussion for Personal Practices

Wednesday, September 20

6–8pm

Join us for a facilitated discussion on pagan and witchy ethics, specifically related to cultural appropriation. Our class will be grounded in the spirit of inquiry as we focus on considerations and applications for magical practice.

We will examine, evaluate, and engage ourselves in this important conversation. This short class is the perfect opportunity to explore personal practice and gain tools for further self-assessment. Space is limited, so register early!

Instructor: Mandy Paradise. Mandy is a nature loving, writer-witch who is in love with the divine feminine. Mandy believes that dissent, curiosity, and kindness are essential for thriving community. If Mandy were a three-card tarot spread, she would be the 4 of Wands, The Star, and 8 of Cups.

Cost: $30

To register, contact: Mandy Paradise, TheAnchorAndTheStar@gmail.com or register directly at http://bit.ly/2tKd0B3

Class to be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

September Class Feature - Celebrate the Celtic Calendar

Celebrate the Celtic Calendar

Wednesday, September 13

6–8pm

Would you like to mark the turn of the season? In this evening class we will take a look at the eight holidays of many earth-based religions, the Sabbats and their magical properties. We will focus our attention on the four upcoming holidays—Fall Equinox/Mabon, Samhain, Winter Solstice and Imbolc. We will discuss candles, stones, incense, craft projects and recipes for each season. Please bring a journal to begin your recording your journey.

Instructor: Karin Olsen, LMP. Karin is the co-owner of Radiance Herbs & Massage. She has been a licensed massage therapist for more than 20 years and she loves to share her knowledge about natural living and magick.

Cost: $33

To register, call Radiance at 360-357-5250.

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.