Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit
Upper St. Clair Twp. Library and South Park Township Library have been awarded a $15,000 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) collection development grant to establish complementary collections of print and non-print materials around the theme of Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit. The Friends of the Library organizations at both Upper St. Clair and South Park have committed additional funds for this collaborative project.
The foundation of this joint project is to reach out to the community with an integrated holistic approach to information related to life style choices. Included in the collections are books, audios, videos and special kits of related materials around specific themes.
A parallel joint series of programs related to this theme is being presented monthly at each library.
Yoga ~ January
Restorative Yoga
Presented by Janet Tant
Yoga Instructor
Learn about restorative yoga, a practice that reduces stress and improves health. All postures are done in a passive manner with the support of props. Please bring one or two sturdy blankets as we will practice a few simple postures. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Monday, January 17 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
USC Library Multipurpose Room
Yoga
Presented by Dana Baron,
Yoga Studio Owner/Instructor Yoga Innovations, LLC
Learn about the benefits of Yoga and decide if this ancient practice of relaxation, exercise, and healing is for you.
Wedneday, January 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
South Park Library Meeting Room
Healing Hands ~ February
Holistic Reflexology
Presented by Dorit Brauer,
Certified Reflexologist & Guided Imagery Teacher
Learn how this calm, soothing form of pressure point therapy can enhance the self-healing power of the body, strengthen the immune system and reduce pain.
Thursday, February 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
South Park Library Meeting Room
Acupuncture
Presented by Dr. Cheng Yang,
Licensed
Acupuncturist, Chinese Acupuncture and Herbs Center, LLC
Learn about this ancient art of Chinese healing and how it stimulates the body's immune and healing systems.
Tuesday, February 22 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
USC Library Multipurpose Room
Positive Energy ~ March
Crystal Healing
Presented by Lynn Jones,
Certificate in Melodies Crystal Healing & Reiki Master.
Owner, Indian Summer Spiritual Gift Shop
Learn about crystal healing and how this alternative form of medicine uses stones and crystals as healing tools.
Thursday, March 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
South Park Library Meeting Room
Reiki
Presented by Dr. Tod Foster,
Certified Master Reiki Teacher
Learn about this ancient Japanese technique that reduces the effects of stress, helps the body to relax and promotes healing of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies.
Thursday, March 24 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
USC Library Multipurpose Room
Inner Self ~ April
Dream Interpretation
Presented by Dottie West
Spiritual Counselor and Dream Interpreter
Learn about dream interpretation and how this method of exploration into the unconscious is used for mental awareness and healing.
Monday, April 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
South Park Library Meeting Room
Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT)
Presented by Nora Schofield,
SRT Consultant
Learn about SRT, a healing system that identifies and releases the negative programming of the subconscious thus making it possible for you to live a full and abundant life.
Monday, April 11 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
USC Library Multipurpose Room
Mindfullness ~ May
Stress Management
Presented by Debbie Conway, PhD
Psychotherapist, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
Stress can cause changes in a body's chemistry thus lowering one's resistance to disease. Join us as Dr. Conway shares with us proven strategies to counteract stress.
Thursday, May 19 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
USC Library Multipurpose Room
Meditation
Presented by Dorit Brauer
Certified Reflexologist & Guided Imagery Teacher
Learn about this proven form of alternative medicine and the positive effects it has on one's physical, emotional, and mental state.
Tuesday, May 24 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
South Park Community Center
Exploration ~ June
Introduction to Tarot
Presented by Diana Paar
Intuitive Reader & Tarot Teacher, MoonStones (Dormont)
Learn about Tarot, a metaphysical tool that enables you to look into your life.
Thursday, June 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
South Park Library Meeting Room
Numerology
Presented by Francesca Szarnicki,
Master Numerologist
Learn about Numerology, the branch of mathematics that enables one to logically understand the spiritual structure of life.
Thursday, June 16 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
USC Library Multipurpose Room
Harmony Programs Grand Finale
Join us for a
Healing Sound Meditation
performance by
~Life in Balance~
Steve and Ami Sciulli, pioneers in Sound Healing and music for deep meditation, are committed to using sacred musical instruments merged with leading edge technology to create a transformative, integrated, powerfully meditative and deeply tranquil soundspace. They are a national touring and recording duo who have performed with author Deepak Chopra as well as with a variety of well-known musicians. A reception will follow the concert.
Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Registration for library programs is requested. Walk-ins welcome except as noted.
This project has been (partially) funded with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.