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Alexander Technique for MusiciansHealth & WellnessWould you like to perform with more self assurance? To find more ease and joy in your music making? To have longevity in your playing or singing? The Alexander Technique can help you get closer to those goals. Experiment with new ways of approaching your practice sessions. For professional and amateur musicians, singers and instrumentalists.Summer 2023 - Adult
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American Red Cross First AidHealth & WellnessFirst Aid covers any emergency that does not require the use of CPR. Topics covered in this American Red Cross course include recognition and treatment of heart attacks, strokes, diabetic emergencies and allergic reactions, as well as first aid treatments for wounds, fractures, burns and other common injuries. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.Summer 2023 - Adult
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American Red Cross Lay Responder CPR/AEDHealth & WellnessGain the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies until advanced medical personnel arrive. This nationally recognized American Red Cross course certifies individuals in CPR/AED for adults, children and infants, and is valid for two years. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.Summer 2023 - Adult
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Declutter Your MindHealth & WellnessThere are other types of decluttering such as financial, relationships, mental, and emotional. We will review various areas of life and learn how to declutter all these areas so we can live a life of ease and simplicity.Summer 2023 - Adult
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Forest Bathing Break- Online CourseHealth & WellnessTake a one-hour break from your workday to connect to nature and community. Experience a refreshing, remotely-guided session based on the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or "forest bathing.” Zoom or call-in access is needed; earphones are suggested. You do not need to turn on your camera.Spring 2023 - Adult
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Forest Bathing Break- Online CourseHealth & WellnessTake a one-hour break from your workday to connect to nature and community. Experience a refreshing, remotely-guided session based on the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or "forest bathing.” Zoom or call-in access is needed; earphones are suggested. You do not need to turn on your camera.Summer 2023 - Adult
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Intro to Meditation - Online CourseHealth & WellnessIn this completely free Intro to Meditation class, discover two easy techniques to help you manage stress: Mindfulness and Walking. In these difficult times, most of us are being faced with challenges that we never expected. We cannot control outside forces. What we can do, is do our best to not let the stress overwhelm us. Please arrive 10 minutes early. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.Summer 2023 - Adult
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Just Breathe: Techniques to Calm, Center, and Balance - Online CourseHealth & WellnessBreath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health, and wellbeing. Explore ancient breathing exercises to neutralize stress, increase energy and vitality, increase brain function, improve immune response, decrease depression and anxiety, and strengthen your back and abs from the inside out.Spring 2023 - Adult
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Meditation In Daily LifeHealth & WellnessCurious about meditation? You'll experience a sampling of meditation with the senses, and learn about formal and informal meditation. Walk away with a clear understanding of how to begin a meditation practice, and examples and cues for you to develop and bring this sense of awareness to activities of daily life.Summer 2023 - Adult
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Revitalize Your EnergyHealth & WellnessLearn how to get off the hamster wheel, create a life of ease and simplicity, so you can finally spend time doing more of what brings you true happiness. Develop routines allowing you to cope with stress, build and maintain boundaries, increase productivity, and to be present.Summer 2023 - Adult
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Understanding Spirituality- Online CourseHealth & WellnessExplore the definition of spirituality, the compatibility of religion and spirituality, and how to cultivate your relationship with Spirit. The instructor has been a medium since birth, sharing information from those on the other side with those on this side. Consider questions like: What is the definition of spirituality? Are spirituality and religion compatible? How do I cultivate my own relationship with Spirit? The instructor's friends on the other side will be available to respond to questions. Whether participating in organized religion, studying spirituality on your own, or on the fence about the existence of an afterlife; each person is on their own individual path. Bring your questions to class.Summer 2023 - Adult
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Walking With The Woods: Guided Forest BathingHealth & WellnessAwaken your senses and connect deeply to nature around and within you. Experience a guided, meditative walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing" in one of St. Paul's lovely urban parks. Walks occur rain or shine; dress for the weather. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.Spring 2023 - Adult
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Walking With The Woods: Guided Forest BathingHealth & WellnessAwaken your senses and connect deeply to nature around and within you. Experience a guided, meditative walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing" in one of St. Paul's lovely urban parks. Walks will occur rain or shine; dress for the weather. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.Summer 2023 - Adult