Upcoming Events & Workshops

SANTOSHA 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Next Training* begins Sat., May 1, 2010. We are now taking applications!


The 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training includes instruction about the many different styles and forms of yoga along with detailed instruction on the asanas (poses) to assist with healing particular areas of the body. Study ancient Yoga texts and learn Yoga Therapy. Our posture practice is based on a comparative study of the major styles instructed in the U.S. Upon graduation, students will receive a certificate which will enable them to teach yoga at gyms, resorts, colleges, spas and yoga studios.

REGISTER by APRIL 1st and tuition is $2,550 when paid in full.
REGISTER by MAY 1st and tuition is $2,650 when paid in full.

Tuition is $2,750 with payment arrangements made. Register early for a discount!

View Yoga Teacher Training Page
For information, questions, or to register, call 203-364-0851 and leave a message.
*certified through Yoga Alliance

REIKI CLASSES

Reiki 1 Healing Class
Date TBA , 1–5pm. w/ Barbara and Aimee.
Receive Reiki attunements and learn to transfer healing energy to self and others.
Fee: $175.

Reiki 2 Healing Class
Date TBA , 1–5pm. w/ Barbara and Aimee.
Includes manual and crystals, attunement, initiation into Reiki 2, instruction in chakra and crystal healing techniques, plenty of practice time.
Fee: $225.

Reiki 3 Master Training
Date TBA , 1–5pm. w/ Barbara and Aimee.
Includes manual, attunement to master energies, advanced meditation and energy techniques including manifesting.
Fee: $225

Reiki Master Teacher Training
Call to Schedule. w/ Barbara and Aimee.
Learn how to teach and pass attunemets initiating others into the the Usui and Tibetan Reiki 1, 2, 3, and Master Teacher energies. Includes manual and plenty of practice time.
Fee: $225

To register for Reiki Healing classes, please call Barbara at Santosha Center
203-364-0851 or email Barbara@santoshacenter.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Satya Franche and Ma Kirtan ”March Merriment Celebration”
Sunday, March 7, 2pm – 4pm.
Anyone wishing to lead a chant is most welcome!
Suggested Donation of $15

Trinity Health and Metaphysical Expo
Sunday April 18, 11a-4:30p.

Fun Intimate Women's Gathering with Andrea Anderson, INE., of Integrated Eating/Live the Difference
DATE TBA, 7 to 9 pm
Theme: 'Dance like nobody is watching. Typical value $25, Holiday Special value - No charge. For more information and to register, contact Andrea at Andrea@IntegrativeEating.com; or call 203-364-9608. Become the best version of your true self !!

Miracles 101 with Ellen Kratka of Sacred Spiral Services
Date TBA from 1 to 4:30pm
Not very long ago, in a clinic in China, a group of observers watched (via an ultrasound screen) as a team of doctors removed a cancerous tumor from a woman's bladder using only the power of their minds. Those watching actually saw the tumor shrink in size until it was no more. It was an amazing demonstration and many considered the result miraculous.
I have applied the same technology to removing viruses and fungus from my own body, healing lifelong traumas and “stuck” emotions in myself and others (and in only a few seconds) and manifesting countless personal desires. And it still feels miraculous to me.
Yet the truth, as I have demonstrated in my own life, is that this type of power is now available to all of us when we know how to access it, and that's exactly what you will learn in my workshop. You will then be able to apply this amazing, higher-dimensional technology to your own healing process and use it to amplify the flow of love, abundance, creativity and purpose in your life as well as assist others in their healing and growth.
As a bonus, if you resonate with this work you can take satisfaction in knowing that you are also fulfilling an important spiritual purpose that benefits Earth and all her inhabitants.
I hope you can join me for this experience in which you will take one step closer toward becoming the true master of your destiny.
Fee; $55
For more information and to register, contact Ellen at e.kratka@sbcglobal.net or 203-263-2643. Pre-registration required by January 17.

SERVICES

Santosha At Your Workplace - We will send an instructor to your work place to give stress reducing group yoga and/or meditation class instruction. Call for more info.

Creative Wedding Ceremonies by Interfaith Minister, Barbara Colber, MSW. Ceremonies may be performed outside on lovely Santosha grounds or place of your choice. Please see rates at bottom of holistic page.

Workshop and Event Rental Do you need a place for your workshop or event? Santosha has space available for you. Call for more info.

To register for any of the above or to receive more info, please call 203.364.0851 or email us.

PAST EVENTS

Bill Fritz Detox Foot Bath
Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am
$30 for one footbath. Or bring a friend and get 2 for $50.

Satya and Ma Kirtan
Sunday, September 20, 2pm – 4pm.
COME REVEL IN AN AFTERNOON OF NAMASANKIRTANAM AND HEART OPENING CHANTING WITH SATYA FRANCHE AND MA KIRTAN
featuring Swami Ardhanarisvarananda
Anyone wishing to lead a chant is most welcome!
SUGGESTED DONATION OF $15

Learn to Meditate w/ Ken Sprano
Monday, April 6 from 7:30-8:30p
This Meditation Series with Ken Sprano will take place for six consecutive Mondays. This class is for beginners new mediation who want to learn the tools to meditate and for experienced meditators who would like the group meditative experience in an atmosphere of contentmentin lovely Santosha.

The scientific and medical research consistently shows that the regular practice of meditation produces brain wave coherence; stabilizes blood pressure; strengthens the immune system; reduces stress, anxiety, and depression; improves mental functioning; creates a happier, more positive attitude towards life; slows the aging process; dramatically decreses the fear of death; enhances the joy of living; increases self-confidence, creativity, spiritual faith, and awareness; and gives an enhanced sense of the unity of all life. And this is just a short list!

Meditation Group
Open Meditation with Swami Dhanvantaryananda.
Class instruction to include 15 minutes of Yoga Philosophy including the 8 Limbs of Astanga/Raja Yoga- Pantanjali's Yoga Sutras, how to create sacred space, mantra and sanskrit discussion, introduction to chanting and meditation with 45 minutes of chanting and mediation. Come experience the contentment at Santosha and contentment within yourself!
Suggested donation $15. Preregistration required. Please call Santosha Center.

Monthly Kirtan
Here from Hawaii, Eddy Nataraj and Sasha Simone,
will share with us their Yoga Movement Meditation and Kirtan.
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm.
Preregister: $20. At Door: $25.
www.myspace.com/eddynataraj

Reiki 2 Healing Class
Saturday, November 29, 11 noon–3pm. w/ Barbara and Aimee.
$175, includes attunement, history, instruction, and time for practice.
Call to register.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR!
Come one, come all, to Holiday Bazaar for fun, entertainment, food, shopping, and good company!
Saturday, December 6, 12 noon –4:30pm.
Come join us for food, entertainment and shopping!

NEW! Open Knitting Circle with Ginger Hanrahan
Every Saturday at 1:00pm.
Preregistration required. Free!

Sea Source Detox Spa Party with Julie Oakley
Wednesday, July 30, 7:30pm
Come and join us! Arbonne has a line of products to make
you feel great inside and out! Sign up today to reserve your spot.

Belly Dancing with Aimee
Friday, June 27 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Belly dance for joy and health! Learn to love your belly! Belly dancing is a fun workout as it tightens the tummy. Pre-registration.
Fee $10 prepaid. $15 at the door.

Reiki 1 Attunement
Sunday, June 22 from 10am-1pm w/Barbara. Fee: $175.
Reiki 2 Attunement
Sunday, June 22 from 2pm-5pm w/Aimee. Fee: $225.
Barbara and Aimee have been Reiki Master Teachers for over 10 years. Students will learn the history of the Usui Reiki Healing Tradition, receive the Reiki 1 and 2
Attunement and Initiation into the Reiki Healing System. There will be plenty of practice time for healing the self and others. Please join us.
Preregistration required.

Tea With Gwyneth
Saturday, June 14 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
A fun-tea filled afternoon. Astrologer Gwyneth will give a report on upcoming
planetary events and insights on personal astrological issues. Come join us for an animated and delightful Saturday Tea. Refreshments: Tea and cakes will be served. Fee: $20.00 Preregistration required.

Yoga Dance with Yoga Instructor Aimee
Friday, June 13 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Yoga Dancing is a beautiful way to become creative and flow with creative
energy. We are energy beings. Our feelings and emotions are energy; and as energy, they are meant to move, thereby restoring the body to its natural order.
Dance to heal yourself and your community, and to expand your radiance!
Fee $10 prepaid. $15 at the door. $5 students.
Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

Off Road Knitting and Crochet:
This workshop teaches you how to create objects that redesigned through the process of making.
Saturday, May 24 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Leave your frustrating hard to read patterns home and learn to trust your basic instinct. Knowledge of basic knitting and crochet stitches required.
We will be experimenting with beads, alternative fibers, unusual products and your passion. What to bring: basic needles, hooks and some starter scrap yarns and a bag lunch. Fee: $75.00

Altered Couture:
Transform a lovingly used item of clothing into a fabulous personal fashion statement that expresses your inner diva.
Saturday, May 17 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
We will explore simple techniques that need no prior sewing experience. Much of what we do will not necessitate sewing.
What to Bring: Bring an item of clothing that can be deconstructed. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a bag lunch. Tea, cookies, fruit and water will be provided. Fee: $75.00

Creating a Magical Life Map:
Using collage, personal pictures, journal writing and painting
Saturday, April 26 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
We will explore growth provoking issues of Where have you been?, Where are you Going and What Do you want to Create Next? Join us for a fulfilled, illuminating and some time surprising afternoon that has the potential to change your life.
What to bring: family pictures, mementos and a bag lunch wear comfortable play clothes. Fee: $75.00

Community Reiki Healing Circle
Monday, March 3, 7:00pm
This is an invitation for Reiki practitioners and all those
interested in receiving energy healing to attend a
group healing session. Group will meet monthly first
Monday of the month. Donation $15.00.

Santosha Holiday Party
Friday, December 14 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
Santosha Center's Open House Holiday Party
Enjoy good food and good company. Bring your famiy and friends!

Introduction to Hypnosis with Peter McLaughlin
Saturday December 8 from 2-4 pm.
Clinical Hypnotherapist,CCCt. Come to this free workshop. Hear how hypnosis can help improve your health, your performance and your life's vision. Experience and feel a Trance.

Organic Lunch & Lecture Invite!
Thursday, November 15 from 11:00- 12:30p.
Organic Luncheon and Lecture with Andrea Anderson from
Anderson Health Counseling
We are excited to invite each of you to an "Organic Lunch & Lecture".
The lecture will cover: Why you experience sugar cravings and how to reduce your cravings NATURALLY. Please join us for a fun and informative lunch! Feel free to tell friends, brings friends, etc, it's always nice to meet new people!
Fee $9.00 - Current clients of Andrea may attend and bring a guest for FREE!

Kirtan with Harnam Singh!
Follow your bliss with Santosha's own Harnam Singh (Tony) and Friends will lead us in an Ecstatic Kirtan. Kirtan is a chant which helps us to open our hearts and balance our emotions. A good singing voice is not necessary. We repeat a mantra (sacred syllabals) in a call and response fashion which brings us to a place of bliss and contentment. This is something you need to experience for yourself. The goal is to burn samscaras, or karmic impressions as we sing love songs to God. Come explore the exhilarating effects of Kirtan!
Date: Sunday evening, October 7th,
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm. All are welcome.
Cost: Prepaid $15. $17 at the door.

Yoga Nidra Workshop with Barbara
Sunday, September 22, 3 - 5p
Learn how to deeply relax and mediate to restore and heal the body, mind and spirit. $20 prepaid. $25 at the door.

Raw Chocolate Recipe Workshop with Nina Stout
Thursday, September 6, 5:15-6:30p
Nina will show us how to make delicious and healthy raw chocolate treats. Learn how to use whole food ingredients such as raw cacao and natural sweeteners to enhance your recipes. No refined sugar needed!
Fee $15. Free to members of Jade Whole Health. RSVP by August 31.

Parenting Children with Disruptive Behavior
presented by Dr. Simon Ovanesion, Board Certified Child Psychiatrist and CT Counselors.
When:Friday July 13, 6:30-8:00 pm.
Cost: $35. per person, $50. per couple
RSVP: 203-270-9888

Healing Meditation with Barbara
Join in with others around the world to meditate and send prayers into the universe for peace, love, and light. Lets especially send the healing energies to Mother Earth.
When:Tuesday, July 17, 12:30-1:30 pm
Cost: Free


Arbonne Skincare Live Demonstration
with Tammy Kroll and Kathy Rusenschein . Check out the anti-aging benefits of this pure, safe, botanical Swiss skincare line including Before Sun products, Aromatherapy products: Awaken, Reactivate, and Unwind.
When: Tuesday, July 25, 7:15- 9:00 pm
Cost: Free

Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) Workshop with Barbara
Learn to relax deeply in the relaxation response technique of Yoga Nidra. This is a deeply healing alpha state where the body, mind, and emotions are relaxed and rejuvenated. This technique helps with stress reduction, anxiety and depression, insomnia, negative habits we want to rid, creativity, well being, and reaching your true potential. Space limited to 12 so sign up early!
When: Saturday, July 28, 10:30a-4:30p.
Cost: $50. prepaid. $60. at the door

Tea Time with Shondra Johnston,
Creator of Take Back Your Life Workshops
An introduction to a life changing event called defusion with this well known Behavioral Kinesiologist from Washington State. She will tell us how to clear issues with this gentle process to permanently change old unconscious self-sabotage behavior. Create what you want! Raise your vibration!
When: Friday, August 3, 7-9p
Cost: $25. per person