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SUMMARY:Mental Health Matters - 5k for 5k Walk
DESCRIPTION:Where: White Memorial Park\nWhen: June 23\, 2024; 11am-2pm\n—–\nPlease help Challenging Minds LLC. celebrate 5 years in business by getting active and supporting mental health awareness and treatment.\n—–\nDonation to Participate in 5k\n$10 per person\n$20 per family\nParticipant Deadline: June 1\, 2024\n—–\nCorporate Sponsorship\n$50 small image on T-shirt (~1.5”)\n$100 medium image on T-shirt (~3”)\n$250 Large Image on T-shirt (~5”)\n—–\nAll sponsors will also be listed on social media blasts \nthat will be shared prior and after the event.\nCorporate Sponsor Deadline: May 15\, 2024\n—–\nChallenging Minds LLC. will match donations up to \n$2\,500 with a total goal of $5\,000. All proceeds will \nbe donated to Greenwoods Counseling Services.\n—–\n \n\nSign Up Now\n\nIndividual Registration\n\n\nFamily Registration\n \n\n  \nCorporate Sponsorship Payments\n  \nParticipant Payments\n  \nVisit Greenwoods Counseling Referrals’ Website: https://greenwoodsreferrals.org/ \n  \nGold Sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \nWalk ins will be welcomed at the event\, cash only \n  \nSilver Sponsors: \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/mental-health-matters-5k-for-5k-walk/
LOCATION:White Memorial Park\, 80 Whitehall Rd.\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Walk
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SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Fair at Litchfield Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Litchfield Community Center for a Health & Wellness Fair on September 23r from 11AM-2PM. \nCome learn and explore new opportunities in your community to keep you and your family healthy. \nAll ages are welcome to stop by and join us! \nAt 11:15 Janice Connor will be providing a FREE 30 Minute “Try it Out Session” of the Silver Sneakers Circuit! \nLCC partnered with a number of organizations to deliver a one of a kind Health & Wellness Fair! \nFree Covid-19 Vaccines and Booster Shots will be available thanks to Griffin Health! \nRefreshments will be generously donated by United HealthCare! \nPartnering with:\nHartford Health Care- Center for Healthy Aging\nTorrington Area Health District\nComing Home Holistic Services\nChange the Script- Wheeler Clinic\nQuality Senior Benefits\nAmerican Red Cross\nChallenging Minds\nClear View\nLitchfield Parks & Recreation\nCharter Oak Home Care\nLitchfield Health and Wellness Resources\, Inc\nTrue Vine Home Care\nGreenwoods Counseling & Referrals\, Inc.\nLitchfield Prevention Council\nOak Solutions LLC\nGriffin Health\nUnited HealthCare\nand MORE!
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/health-wellness-fair-at-litchfield-community-center/
LOCATION:Litchfield Community Center\, 421 Bantam Road\, litchfield\, 06759\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mellow Yin Yoga Flow with Michelle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/mellow-yin-yoga-flow-with-michelle/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T104500
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SUMMARY:Private Yoga with Michelle
DESCRIPTION:Personalized 1 on 1 instruction for individual clients. \n  \nMichelle is a RYT500 Yoga Teacher registered through Yoga Alliance. Michelle is trained in multiple styles of yoga\, breathwork and meditation. Classes are taught from a trauma-informed lens and are adaptive to meet the needs of everyone. Classes incorporate and put into practice the eight limbs of yoga. Yoga is a beautiful movement therapy\, which connects us to our intuition and builds a greater knowing of our inner and outer worlds. Beyond the physical benefits there is stronger resilience\, increased ability to overcome stress and a focus on whole person wellness.
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/private-yoga-with-michelle-2/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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SUMMARY:Rise and Shine Hatha Yoga with Michelle
DESCRIPTION:Weekly morning Rise and Shine Hatha Yoga Wednesday mornings. Classes will include breathwork\, moderate movement and meditation. \n  \nMichelle is a RYT500 Yoga Teacher registered through Yoga Alliance. Michelle is trained in multiple styles of yoga\, breathwork and meditation. Classes are taught from a trauma-informed lens and are adaptive to meet the needs of everyone. Classes incorporate and put into practice the eight limbs of yoga. Yoga is a beautiful movement therapy\, which connects us to our intuition and builds a greater knowing of our inner and outer worlds. Beyond the physical benefits there is stronger resilience\, increased ability to overcome stress and a focus on whole person wellness.
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/rise-and-shine-hatha-yoga-with-michelle/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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SUMMARY:Open Yoga with Becca
DESCRIPTION:Becca Cadoff is a an RYT-200 yoga teacher with a focus on healing through movement and functional yoga. Her classes are designed for people and their bodies\, and allow for exploration. \nShe has been practicing yoga for over 20 years– primarily vinyasa but with dabblings in “athletic\,” ashtanga\, bikram\, hatha\, restorative\, and yin practices. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training online through the Seattle-based Awakening Yoga Academy with Carling Harps and Patrick Beach\, and a 20-hour trauma-informed Yoga Teacher Training with Exhale to Inhale. She has also practiced extensively with NYC-based Orly Mallin. She is also a Reiki 1 Practitioner (Chantal Guillou-Brennan lineage). Outside of yoga\, Becca enjoys meditating\, reading\, hiking\, running\, rowing\, and generally being outdoors.
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/open-yoga-with-becca/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rest and Recharge Yoga with Michelle
DESCRIPTION:Weekly evening Rest and Recharge Yin Yoga classes offering relaxation and a reset to prepare for the new week ahead. \n  \nMichelle is a RYT500 Yoga Teacher registered through Yoga Alliance. Michelle is trained in multiple styles of yoga\, breathwork and meditation. Classes are taught from a trauma-informed lens and are adaptive to meet the needs of everyone. Classes incorporate and put into practice the eight limbs of yoga. Yoga is a beautiful movement therapy\, which connects us to our intuition and builds a greater knowing of our inner and outer worlds. Beyond the physical benefits there is stronger resilience\, increased ability to overcome stress and a focus on whole person wellness.
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/rest-and-recharge-yoga-with-michelle/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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SUMMARY:Private Yoga with Michelle
DESCRIPTION:Personalized 1 on 1 instruction for individual clients. \n  \nMichelle is a RYT500 Yoga Teacher registered through Yoga Alliance. Michelle is trained in multiple styles of yoga\, breathwork and meditation. Classes are taught from a trauma-informed lens and are adaptive to meet the needs of everyone. Classes incorporate and put into practice the eight limbs of yoga. Yoga is a beautiful movement therapy\, which connects us to our intuition and builds a greater knowing of our inner and outer worlds. Beyond the physical benefits there is stronger resilience\, increased ability to overcome stress and a focus on whole person wellness.
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/private-yoga-with-michelle/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation with Andew
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows for a person to train themselves to train their senses to be more present to the moment\, rather than being focused on the past or the future. \nThe beginners Mindfulness Meditation class at Challenging Minds Wellness Center teaches students how to learn different basic styles of meditation and how to implement them in your daily life. The class offers both educational resources\, as well as opportunities to meditate with others who are new to the practice. The Mindfulness Meditation groups are led by Andrew Matusiak\, LCSW\, a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor. \nBenefits of Meditation and Mindfulness: \n\nLess reactivity to stress\nIncreased awareness to sources of mood or anxiety changes\nIncreasing of grey matter and neurons involving executive function in the brain (focus potential)\nDecrease of the fear center\, or amygdala\nGreater sense of well-being and compassion for one’s self and others\nIncreased mood\n\nMindfulness Meditation – Challenging Minds LLC
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/mindfulness-meditation-with-andew/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
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SUMMARY:Healthy Minds & Good Vibes Wellness Event and Fundraiser
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URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/healthy-minds-good-vibes-wellness-event-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:CT
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows for a person to train themselves to train their senses to be more present to the moment\, rather than being focused on the past or the future. \nThe beginners Mindfulness Meditation class at Challenging Minds Wellness Center teaches students how to learn different basic styles of meditation and how to implement them in your daily life. The class offers both educational resources\, as well as opportunities to meditate with others who are new to the practice. The Mindfulness Meditation groups are led by Andrew Matusiak\, LCSW\, a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor. \nBenefits of Meditation and Mindfulness: \n\nLess reactivity to stress\nIncreased awareness to sources of mood or anxiety changes\nIncreasing of grey matter and neurons involving executive function in the brain (focus potential)\nDecrease of the fear center\, or amygdala\nGreater sense of well-being and compassion for one’s self and others\nIncreased mood\n\nMindfulness Meditation – Challenging Minds LLC
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/mindfulness-meditation-4/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220820T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220820T090000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows for a person to train themselves to train their senses to be more present to the moment\, rather than being focused on the past or the future. \nThe beginners Mindfulness Meditation class at Challenging Minds Wellness Center teaches students how to learn different basic styles of meditation and how to implement them in your daily life. The class offers both educational resources\, as well as opportunities to meditate with others who are new to the practice. The Mindfulness Meditation groups are led by Andrew Matusiak\, LCSW\, a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor. \nBenefits of Meditation and Mindfulness: \n\nLess reactivity to stress\nIncreased awareness to sources of mood or anxiety changes\nIncreasing of grey matter and neurons involving executive function in the brain (focus potential)\nDecrease of the fear center\, or amygdala\nGreater sense of well-being and compassion for one’s self and others\nIncreased mood\n\nMindfulness Meditation – Challenging Minds LLC
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/mindfulness-meditation-3/
LOCATION:CT
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220813T090000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows for a person to train themselves to train their senses to be more present to the moment\, rather than being focused on the past or the future. \nThe beginners Mindfulness Meditation class at Challenging Minds Wellness Center teaches students how to learn different basic styles of meditation and how to implement them in your daily life. The class offers both educational resources\, as well as opportunities to meditate with others who are new to the practice. The Mindfulness Meditation groups are led by Andrew Matusiak\, LCSW\, a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor. \nBenefits of Meditation and Mindfulness: \n\nLess reactivity to stress\nIncreased awareness to sources of mood or anxiety changes\nIncreasing of grey matter and neurons involving executive function in the brain (focus potential)\nDecrease of the fear center\, or amygdala\nGreater sense of well-being and compassion for one’s self and others\nIncreased mood\n\nMindfulness Meditation – Challenging Minds LLC
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/mindfulness-meditation-2/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows for a person to train themselves to train their senses to be more present to the moment\, rather than being focused on the past or the future. \nThe beginners Mindfulness Meditation class at Challenging Minds Wellness Center teaches students how to learn different basic styles of meditation and how to implement them in your daily life. The class offers both educational resources\, as well as opportunities to meditate with others who are new to the practice. The Mindfulness Meditation groups are led by Andrew Matusiak\, LCSW\, a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor. \nBenefits of Meditation and Mindfulness: \n\nLess reactivity to stress\nIncreased awareness to sources of mood or anxiety changes\nIncreasing of grey matter and neurons involving executive function in the brain (focus potential)\nDecrease of the fear center\, or amygdala\nGreater sense of well-being and compassion for one’s self and others\nIncreased mood\n\nMindfulness Meditation – Challenging Minds LLC
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/mindfulness-meditation/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Matusiak":MAILTO:AndrewM@challengingminds.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T190000
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SUMMARY:Reiki Presentation with Ann Moureau
DESCRIPTION:Learn about and experience this ancient\, gentle\, non-invasive\nenergy healing method. Reiki is holistic and supports physical\nhealth\, emotional balance\, mental clarity\, spiritual and personal\ngrowth.\nFeelings of deep relaxation and comfort accompany Reiki.\nPain and stress management are supported with Reiki. \nTuesday\, June7\,2022-6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. \nMaximum seating 15 people \nPlease call 860-361-6204 to reserve your seat \nFREE- Walk ins Welcome but it is recommended that you register in advance.
URL:https://challengingminds.net/event/reiki-presentation-with-ann-moureau/
LOCATION:The Studio at Challenging Minds Wellness Center\, 896 Bantam Road\, Bantam\, CT\, 06750\, United States
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