Moorhead Community Education

We are exposed to more pollutants and toxic chemicals in our world today — Most of which, we have no control over. However, we can control what is used in our homes. Cleaning, pest control, yard care, body and laundry products are some of the most harmful and toxic products we have in our homes. By taking this class from Dr. Threasa Andrys, you will learn new recipes and ideas so you can get rid of the chemicals that could be impacting the health of you and your family.

This class aims to empower parents and give them the confidence to make the best, most-informed decisions whether giving birth at home, at a birth center, or in a hospital. Dr. Threasa Andrys will discuss ways to improve health during pregnancy, delivery and post-partum. From home to hospital birth this class emphasizes a mother-friendly approach that recognizes, respects and encourages a natural healthy birth. 

This is an introduction to Ayurvedic medicine and supporting your body with the changes of the seasons through diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda, meaning knowledge of life, is a system of medicine that has been in use for over 5,000 years and is focused on bringing balance back to the body and mind. In this class from Dr. Brianna Vick, you will learn about the basic history of Ayurveda, what your mind-body type is based on Ayurvedic principles, and how to adapt your diet and lifestyle to support digestion, sleep and overall health with the change of seasons.

Rest: Learn how your brain needs time to process new information through comparing and contrasting. Breathe: Learn how your breathing habits contribute to effort and ease or tension and stress. Play: Learn how to create and integrate movement patterns that promote sensory motor awareness and remove sensory motor amnesia. Create more neuropathways by imagining yourself strong, powerful, and healthy, and turn your thoughts into reality. Practice a collection of movements that are designed to help you achieve optimal strength, better alignment, dynamic support, and more efficient movement patterns for daily living. Immerse yourself in the teachings of gentle somatic yoga, pilates, Feldenkrais, visualization and meditation. This class will incorporate balls, therapy bands, and soft body rollers. Dress for movement. 

We often hear of the negative consequences that stress plays on our physical health, yet many Americans struggle with ways to reduce that stress, especially in this high-technology period. Dr. Brianna Vick will focus on education around health implications from stress, including its effects on the nervous system, adrenal glands and digestion. You will learn about diet and lifestyle techniques to balance stress and other tools, tips and tricks to utilize at home to maintain that balance. Seasonal Affective Disorder is common in the winter months as well, so come and learn about ways to support your stress and mood as winter approaches.

Dr. Joan Waters, a local naturopathic doctor, will offer suggestions to help you navigate the healthcare system when you have a condition that defies diagnosis. Our bodies heal themselves once we remove the obstacles to cure. Learn what you can do at home to remove some of the obstacles to cure.

Dr. Joan Waters, a local naturopathic doctor, will explore acid reflux and its causes. She will discuss strategies that you can apply at home to lessen the symptoms of acid reflux, provide an approach to determining the cause(s) of acid reflux, and how to resolve it. Time is allotted for questions about acid reflux.

Exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. The gentle activities in warm water, with guidance from a trained instructor, will help you gain strength and flexibility, while decreasing pain and stiffness. Anyone who has been diagnosed with arthritis or who routinely experiences joint pain, stiffness, and/or limited range of motion is invited to attend. The soothing warmth and buoyancy of warm water makes this program an ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain and stiffness and is beneficial for those with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and osteoporosis. The water provides gentle resistance to build muscle strength and supports joints to encourage free movement. This program is a fun and safe way to stay fit; the ability to swim is not required. Lockers are available in dressing rooms; participants are responsible for their own padlocks.

Join Dr. Brianna Vick to learn how to cleanse for better health and more energy. We are exposed to more than 80,000 chemicals in our environment contributing to health problems such as weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, Fibromyalgia and headaches. Learn about the foods, herbs and therapies to support cleansing to solve your health problems for a healthier you. Join us for this fun and life changing event. Fee includes food.

This is a fun-filled class, full of experiential exercises to get to know your own intuitive gifts and learn to listen to them. We are focused on not taking ourselves so seriously, having tons of fun and laughter!

How will you look and feel if you don’t stop your obsession with food today? Hypnosis can help you control your eating habits. Learn to desire the right foods, push your plate away when full, and motivate yourself to exercise.

What will your future be like if you do not stop smoking or chewing tobacco today? Don’t let tobacco control your life. If you’re ready to quit smoking or chewing, hypnosis can help you stop immediately, without withdrawal, cravings or gaining weight.

All long-lasting behavior changes occur at an unconscious level. With hypnosis, you can make that change. The experience also is relaxing and allows you to be in control at all times. The fee includes a CD and lifetime membership card for free reinforcement. For more information go to www.hypnosisclinic.net. Dr. Mary Fischer is a certified clinical hypnotherapist.5:45-6 p.m. Check-in (first 15 minutes)6-7 p.m. Introduction (Required for both weight loss and stop smoking/chewing tobacco clients.)7-8 p.m. Weight loss hypnosis (Smokers will take a break, off school grounds, to have a last cigarette.)8-9 p.m. Stop smoking and chewing tobacco hypnosisHypnosis is relaxing, and you will be fully aware and conscious at all times. Bring a pillow, blanket or beanbag chair for added comfort.

During this two-hour class, we will have an exercise that will teach you more about yourself, and you will become more aware of the random thoughts flowing through your mind. You will learn how to see the part you play in your life experiences and how you can shift into better experiences and thoughts.

Looking for better health? Happiness? Peace of mind? Learn how to circulate and balance the intrinsic energy, the vital force of the body, known as Chi in Chinese. This set of 19 movements and one pose is a soft, flowing, moving meditation practiced by tens of thousands of people around the world. It's easy to learn and brings benefits to many -- including peace of mind, improved health and, simply, joy.

You’ve heard so much about yoga; you know it’s supposed to be great for you by making you fit, flexible, focused and stress free. You want to go, but don’t know where to begin, if you’re doing it right, or what yoga even is. Attend an Intro to Yoga workshop to help ensure your journey starts from the most enjoyable and empowered place possible. Intro to Yoga workshops focus on step-by-step poses, alignment adjustments, and focus practice for your body. These intimate group experiences offer a safe, nurturing and inspiring setting to begin your yoga journey or refresh your skills if you are already practicing. You will leave the workshop understanding basic yoga techniques and foundation poses to help you feel confident in a scheduled group class. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle; mats available in studio.