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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education



Mind, Body & Soul

The Diabetic Diet

$19

with Sarah Cote, NP-C, CDCES, BCADM

Calendar Oct 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Eating well is key to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels! Find out what a diabetes diet entails and the resources for modifying one's diet. Discover what meals can replace some foods that trigger spikes, as well as which foods are good for you. Discuss healthy blood sugar levels and how to maintain them. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don‚'t want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.

Intro to Somatic Movement & Yoga - Live Online

$29

with Kathryn Gardner, RSMT

Calendar Oct 12, 2024 at 10 am

Somatic yoga is a series of gentle movements grounded in mindfulness of the body, heart & mind. As we slow our movements and link awareness with breath, we land in the peaceful ground of our essential self. In this workshop we'll blend somatic exercises, Qigong, guided meditation & intuitive self-guided movement to deepen connection with our own inner resources and experience less stress, increased energy, greater focus, and an overall boost to our physical & emotional well-being.

Wear comfortable clothing, have a journal/pen, mat, and any props you might want for getting comfortable (a couple blocks, or books, a blanket or two, and a pillow or cushion. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Kathryn Gardner, RSMT, RYT, a somatic movement therapist & yoga teacher, works with individuals and groups in her private practice of SomaSoul® somatic movement therapy. She is a member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).

The Human Design System

$79

with Jennifer Greiner

Calendar Oct 17, 2024 at 6 pm

Discover Your YOU!

Human Design is a system that combines ancient and modern sciences, proven to be a valuable tool in understanding ourselves. Through understanding your energy mechanics, discover what makes you unique and different. When you know your Human Design you can have a better strategy for life and can be helpful in areas of self development, finding your purpose, parenting, career building, and so much more. Discover the energy types, centers, authorities (decision making), self themes, and more! Find your free Human Design chart at myhumandesign.com & bring it with you to class. Contact Jennifer at contact@divinevitalitywithjenn.com if you have questions about the Human Design chart.

Jennifer Greiner of Divine Vitality uses a unique approach of professional counseling and holistic wellness to help individuals transform into the best version of themselves.

Somatic Movement & Yoga - Live Online

$95

with Kathryn Gardner, RSMT

Calendar Oct 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Somatic yoga is a series of gentle movements grounded in mindfulness of the body, heart & mind. In this series, we'll deepen into the practices from the Intro workshop. Somatic exercises, Qigong, guided meditation, and intuitive self-guided movement will help us connect deeper with our inner resources. Experience greater health and well-being while releasing tension & stress.

Wear comfortable clothing, have a mat, and any props you might want for getting comfortable (a couple blocks, or books, a blanket or two, and a pillow or cushion. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Kathryn Gardner, RSMT, RYT, a somatic movement therapist & yoga teacher, works with individuals and groups in her private practice of SomaSoul® somatic movement therapy. She is a member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).

What is EFT?

$15

with Leah Wentworth

Calendar Oct 22, 2024 at 6 pm

Emotional Freedom Technique

Tap your way to better health and joy with an introduction to your body's energy system. Use EFT/tapping (on the body) to improve your health, relieve stress and discomfort, and increase your sense of balance, calm and joy. Discover the power of this straightforward instrument, and go home with the knowledge you need to use it!

Leah Wentworth of Inner Wisdom Health & Wellness is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Reiki and EFT/Tapping Practitioner. She is dedicated to restoring harmony to the body's energy system and offering suggestions for regaining inner understanding.

Walking Sacred Sites in the British Isles

$49

with Margaret Jones, M.Ed

Calendar Nov 3, 2024 at 1 pm

Listening to Their Stories

Discover the ancient past as Margaret guides you on walks through sacred sites in the British Isles. Listen to stories of saints, goddesses, and witches and explore themes that continue to resonate with us today. Kneel before holy wells and step inside old yew trees to discover how the outer world informs our inner world. Whether you are an armchair traveler or just interested in listening to stories, this presentation will transport you to another time and place.

Margaret Jones, M.Ed., tarot reader, educator, and award-winning storyteller, facilitates seminars as a national trainer to assist individuals on their path to self-discovery. She is the author of Walking Sacred Sites: Listening to the Stories, a collection of articles about her journeys to sacred places across the world.

Makeup Techniques for Your Features

$29

with Candace Sanborn

Calendar Nov 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Do you avoid wearing makeup because you don't like looking "made up"? Have your features changed with time and you're not sure what to do? Come learn easy makeup tips that give you an enhanced, natural appearance! Candace will help you identify your face, eye and lip shapes. Then, using the makeup and small mirror you bring, she will teach you makeup application techniques to enhance your features.

Candace Sanborn, owner of Radiant Image, has 30 years of branding and marketing experience. Her mission is to apply her wealth of knowledge to people, particularly women, to increase their self-confidence by helping them feel fantastic about themselves and connect with others in a meaningful way, which will boost their confidence.

Aerial Yoga Section 2

$95

with Ashley Jolly

Calendar Nov 8, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Classes in aerial yoga include flips, tricks and inversions. By keeping the swing at hip height, it transforms into a hammock that supports you during backbends and inversions and offers a unique way to build core, arm, and leg strength. You'll flow and fly in your aerial swing during these 50-minute lessons, fusing the grace of yoga with the freedom of flight. Wear comfortable workout-type clothes but nothing too loose, and be prepared to go barefoot.

 

Ashley Jolly is certified in both barre and aerial yoga. Her main focuses are on strength, stability, and flexibility, as she finds these to be the trifecta of great fitness.

 

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