with Miss Rosie

Hooliehoop Series I
Date: Wednesdays April 2-23
Time: 7:45-9:00 pm
Cost: $99 No drop-ins

No experience necessary! Join Miss Rosie for a fantastic introduction to hoopdance. Over the course of 4 classes, learn hooping basics, plus essential variations, for creating dynamic, energizing, and amazing hoop experiences. Hoops will be available at each class for use or purchase.

Hooliehoop Series II (Prerequisite Hoolie Hoops I)
Date: Mondays, April 7-28
Time: 7:45-9:00 pm
Cost: $99

Get fit and go further with your hoop practice in the Hooliehoop Series II. In addition to modifying the basics, learn transition moves that will infuse your practice with grace and continuity, with the result of a better workout. This series introduces participants to more moves that increase coordination and provide each hooper with a diverse "hoop vocabulary" for greater and more dynamic expression. The Hooliehoop Series II teachings empower each participant to experience the grace, inner-stillness, and absolute enjoyment fitness hooping truly is.

Hoops will be available for use or purchase. Wear comfortable clothing to move in, and please remember to bring water.

Sign up at www.hooliehoop.com

For all hoop classes:
The classes must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Missed classes can be made up in future series. This must be discussed with Rosie prior to the class being missed. Students can reach Rosie @ Hooliehoop: 415.829.7799, or visit hooliehoop.com

The first class is important to attend, and as such, students should not miss the first class. Hoops are provided. Students should wear comfortable clothing to move in, and bring water to drink. Students will hoop barefoot, and can wear socks if they like. Students should not eat a big meal prior to coming to class. All Series classes are limited to 15 people.

TransDance

Date: Sundays May 11th, May 25th
Time: 10:30-11:45am
Cost:

For moreinfo, see http://templeartsinstitute.com/calendar.html

Introduction to Aromatherapy:
Essential Oils for Natural Health and Healing

with Nicole Becker

Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 1:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $25

Come learn about the healing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils. From shampoo to dryer sheets, these days more and more products claim aromatherapy on their labels, but what is aromatherapy exactly? It’s more than just a pretty smell, and there’s a big difference between medicinal essential oils and perfume oils. Discover how you can use therapeutic-grade essential oils to promote health and healing. From chronic stress and injuries, to household cleaning, there is an essential oil to assist you!

Discussion will include:

1. origins and properties of essential oils
2. safe use of essential oils – cautions and contraindications
3. physiological and pharmacological actions of essential oils
4. essential oils for home and personal care
5. plenty of time for questions

There will be time for you to sample single essential oils and Nicole’s proprietary blends. Nicole’s handmade aromatherapy products will also be available for purchase. Some of the products that will be available include bath salts, room sprays, and blends for sleeplessness, injuries, meditation, and more!

Instructor Nicole Becker has been studying anatomy, physiology, natural medicine, and yoga for over ten years. She is an established yoga teacher, certified massage therapist, and trained aromatherapist. Nicole offers private yoga sessions, personalized aromatherapy massage treatments, and customized essential oil remedies. For a schedule of classes, and private yoga or aromatherapy massage rates, please visit:  www.anamiyoga.com or email: nicole@anamiyoga.com

Holistic Skin Care

with Erika Bunnin

Date: Sunday, June 29th
Time: 3:30-5:00 pm
Cost: $15

•  Skin care demystified
•  Benefits of touch and gentle movement
•  Deep relaxation for stress reduction

20% off coupon for Aveda skin care at Elixir Berkeley for each     participant~

You are warmly invited to a participatory workshop with information on skin care basics; and guided self-massage for the face, gentle movement and relaxation exercises.

Erika Bunnin, licensed esthetician, is also a certified massage therapist since 1989.  She is committed to providing enjoyable, high quality Aveda skin care services at Elixir Berkeley, including facials and skin health consultations; waxing; and lash and brow coloring.  A Bay Area native, her education includes holistic health, and her past work includes nine years in child education.  For information please visit:
www.ErikaSkinCare.blogspot.com