Wellness Classes & Events at Irene’s

Prerequisite: none
Requirements: Bring a notebook, washcloth and hand towel.

Each day we use scents to communicate, elevate, and recreate moods and sensations. Scents are unique in their ability to access the central nervous system without being filtered by the blood-brain barrier. Scents alone can directly stimulate the limbic center of the brain, the seat of emotion and memory. Aromatherapy uses essential oils derived from plants, roots, flowers, trees, and fruits to bring about physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual balance within people and environments.

This class will explore the different aromas and therapeutic properties of essential oils. We will additionally discuss how oils are processed and how to ensure the oil quality. You will learn a variety of methods to use essential oils in your practice including mixing essential oils with massage lubricant, diffusers, steam showers, bath salts and space clearing. Students will create an aromatherapy blend to use in class and take home.

Prerequisite: none

Guided Imagery is a useful technique in the healing process. Numerous medically-based studies have proven its effectiveness. A myomassologist who can offer guided imagery along with massage possesses a skill that enhances their ability to help their clients. This class will provide students with a variety of dialogues they can use during a massage to assist a client’s relaxation and healing process.

Imagery is a tool that utilizes the power of one’s mind to achieve desired physical and emotional results. It can stimulate all of our senses – sight, sound, smell, taste, and feeling. When we remember or anticipate an event, we do so with our whole body. These thoughts can cause our face to flush, our pulse to quicken, and our hormones to energize. What the mind/body believes to be true creates physiological responses which help to encourage healing.

Prerequisite: none
Requirements: Bring notebook/paper and pen/pencil.

Reiki is a gentle touch, hands-on energy healing technique. The focus of Level I is to Heal the Healer as your first step in this transformative journey into the art of Reiki. As an energetic healing modality, Reiki provides the ability to connect to Universal Life Force Energy.

This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles and techniques of Reiki and empower you to tap into your innate healing abilities. Once attuned, you will be able to connect to the source of healing energy which you can then begin to utilize for yourself and, eventually, others.

During this Reiki Level I course, you will briefly explore the history of Reiki and dive into basic philosophy and principles. You will gain an understanding of energy healing, chakras, energetic anatomy, and how to channel healing energy through your hands.

Multiple guided meditations will be offered, during which students will sit in silence to quiet the mind and prepare for an attunement while the instructor gives Reiki energy to the class. The class also combines simple physiology lessons, a complete whole-body treatment demonstration, a detailed description of hand positions, and several practical exercises.

While typical Reiki I courses only provide for healing the self, this course will briefly introduce hands-on techniques and practice time to allow students to work on each other to integrate the Reiki energy.

Prerequisite: none

This course has been a life-changing and transformational experience for many. The terms “spirituality,” “religion,” “metaphysics,” and “mysticism,” are defined, clarified and discussed for the purpose of helping you make knowledgeable decisions in your life while understanding others.

Of great significance is this course’s ability to supply you with valuable spiritual and mental tools for releasing negative blocks through mindfulness and meditation. Opening yourself to compassion, empathy, and love for all of your massage clients, no matter what cultural, ethnic, or religious background they possess.

The Golden Rule, the basic tenet at the core of every major religion, teaches us that we reap what we sow. It has been expressed as practicing compassion, karma, paying it forward, do unto others, etc. This class celebrates this Universal Truth that lies at the heart of every individual’s success.

By correcting misperceptions in order to heal the mind of guilt, fear, pain, and loss we can experience healing. Releasing a belief system that no longer serves us can have a profound impact on our life and work.

Based on the timeless insights of the Buddha and other great spiritual teachings, this class teaches keys to inner peace and happiness. This course of study will instill a greater sense of mastery and empowerment over challenging life situations as you learn to release attachment.

As you grow spiritually, you will be more effective as a massage practitioner because your sense of compassion will expand. While many of your massage clients will be seeking a greater understanding of themselves and their spiritual nature, you will often find yourself on the same path.