with Carol Belanger, BA, RM, BHS
10am to 11:15am, at KIHC
$65 for the 6 week series
6 Mondays: May 13th to June 24th (no class Victoria Day), and/or
6 Fridays: May 24th to June 28th
“I will be teaching a series of seemingly gentle flowing exercises, that in fact through Qigong provide many health benefits for our bodies and also for our mental, emotional, and spirit health. Classes provide an active and dynamic forum for strengthening your physical healing capacity. You will learn about the body, breath, energy and meditative mind. You are welcome to sign up for Mondays, Fridays or both days.”
with Carol Belanger, BA, RM, BHS
10am to 11:15am, at KIHC
$65 for the 6 week series
From Hibernation to Rejuvenation:
6 Mondays: March 25th to May 6th (no class Easter Monday), and/or
6 Fridays: April 5th to May 10th
The liver is a wedge shaped organ found in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity. It is essential for the digestion and metabolism of food, breakdown of toxins, drugs, production of blood clotting factors and storage of blood.
The health of our organs influences our emotional health and vice versa. When our bodies are functioning with good health, we feel more in balance, and a relaxed internal environment is created. When organs are in disharmony, our energy and circulation becomes sluggish, the balance of our health is tipped, body systems become compromised and emotional disturbances can also result. Depression and anger are two emotions specifically associated with the liver.
The liver’s functioning also influences the health of the other organs. For example, if the liver is not performing optimally, our digestive system is compromised, our kidneys must perform a greater detoxification role, and the work of the spleen is not smooth. Uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, belching, diarrhea, and others may be present, at which point a visit with a naturopath may be indicated to support regaining liver health.
To strengthen the health of your liver and other organs,
By Megan Edgelow, BSc(OT), MSc(RHBS), OT Reg.(Ont.), Occupational Therapist
Memory and aging can be a source of worry for many people. Common questions include: What memory changes should I expect as I grow older? What is normal and when should I seek health expertise? If I sometimes forget, is something wrong with my brain? Can I improve my memory?
These are excellent questions to ask, and an interest in your memory shows that you are invested in your health and well-being as you age. The good news is, there are many things you can do to improve your memory and daily function. Difficulties with memory are not an inevitable outcome of aging.
When someone’s memory or daily function is obviously impaired, seeking medical assistance is a natural step; the healthcare system is equipped to manage conditions such as dementia. However, for people who notice their memory is changing with age, but don’t have a serious memory impairment, a gap is left. They are often too well to need typical medical treatment, but can be left concerned about their memory, and frustrated by changes they notice.
Introduction to increasing & applying conscious presence when relating with clients.
Hosted by KIHC
Created and facilitated by Lise Gillis
Self-awareness is the starting point for emotional and social intelligence. The Mindful Therapist, Daniel J. Seigel
Comfort and awareness of one’s own inner landscape are powerful attributes that contribute to compassion and effectiveness as a helping professional. This introductory workshop will immerse you in a powerful relating process designed to support each other as colleagues, and significantly improve your ability to:
• Listen more deeply and be more present with others/clients
• Decrease mental chatter while listening
• Gain clarity and broader understanding of underlying life/client issues
• Be more alert, focused, accepting, non- judgemental and non-reactionary
10am to 11:15am, at KIHC
$50 for the 4 week series
4 Mondays: November 19th to December 10th
4 Fridays: November 16th to December 7th
The Lungs and Large Intestine program, as part of the 5 Element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Qigong teachings. Focus will be on movements that strengthen and tone the lungs and large intestine organs and related systems of the body, and work with the Metal element and its associations.
September Qigong will be a short 4-week program focusing on the heart, which is the organ of the 5-element teachings for our September focus. Classes include theoretical 5-element teachings as well as energy work and functional biology, breath work and
meditation in addition to the series movements.
Monday classes include Sept 10th, 17th, 24th and Oct 1st. Friday classes include Sept 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Classes at KIHC run from 10:00am to 11:15am. You can sign up for Mondays, Fridays or both. The cost of the program is $50. Class size is restricted to 6 participants per class. Registration is required by Friday August 31st.
You don’t need to be particularly fit or flexible to begin Qigong, though you may find yourself benefiting in both of these ways and others if you enroll in the next series of Qigong.
Tuesdays, August 7th to 28th, 7pm to 8:45pm
$80 for the 4 week course ~ Maximum 10 participants
Facilitated by Jocelyne Leyton, DOMP
This four-week course is an introduction to Vipassana (Insight) Meditation and a support to those who wish to deepen their practice. Jocelyne is an experienced Mindfulness Meditation instructor, and maintains an Osteopathy practice here at KIHC.
For more information about Mindfulness Meditation, please read Jocelyne’s article, here. Please call or email early to register, as Jocelyne’s classes fill quickly.
Monday, June 25, 2012
6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Kingston Integrated Healthcare
$40 includes all materials and refreshments
Facilitated by Kathleen Pratt, MSW, RSW Facilitator of “Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends”
Are you single and looking for a long-term relationship? Attend this workshop and improve your chances of finding lasting love. Build confidence with tools and knowledge to avoid common mistakes in relationships. Learn how to recognize signs of potential problems and evaluate whether a new relationship is worth investing in. Enter into new relationships with your eyes wide open!
Please contact KIHC by telephone (613.547.5442) or email (kihc@kihc.ca) to register. Last day to register is Friday June 22nd before close, at 3pm. A refund of $20 (50% of the fee) will be given with less than 24 hours notice of cancellation. Please complete and submit your Participant Registration form, which is available at reception or by download here: singles-workshop-participant-registration.pdf.
For more information about the workshop, please contact Kathleen Pratt, at rebuildinginkingston@yahoo.ca.
Too Much Energy (hyper, jittery)? Too Little Energy (tired, stressed, depressed)?
Find out what is involved in balancing your body’s energy system and overall health. Learn simple but effective movements you can do anywhere without any equipment, even in small spaces (like the office!) Gain a physiological
understanding of the body and how it works to regulate our energy balance and how we undermine/ignore/or don’t know how to listen to it – and how to get that back!
Take advantage of the upcoming season to put some new habits into place towards a more healthy you! Now is the time with the season change to gain some new ideas to incorporate. Spring brings better weather, more sunshine and a different work environment – there’s more spring in our step. You will work towards a healthier, happier, more energetic and more relaxed lifestyle.
A healthy weight and a healthy energy level are related. If we use this to our advantage, we can begin to make changes that will last all summer into fall. We’ll feel more energized and enjoy our summer more. Here is some information, movements and techniques to get you on your way.
Discover the healing power of stillness. This course is designed to help you become aware of the difference between your inner chatter and internal stillness Through some guided reflective exercises and photography instruction we will begin to see the differences between these two states of mind. Moving ourselves to an inner state of stillness we will use our cameras to “see” what this looks like. We will learn how to choose between these different states of mind and how this can have a positive impact on our over all well being.
For more information on the workshop please visit Kaye-Lee’s website, here, or email Kaye-Lee at kpantony@cogeco.ca.
We respectfully acknowledge that Kingston Integrated Healthcare is situated on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. Since time immemorial they have cared for these lands and waters, and we are grateful. We recognize that a healthy environment is essential to the wellbeing of all people and all life.
