Mt. Nittany Institute of Natural Health

Enjoy discussion of the unique aspects of Mt. Nittany's Yoga Teacher Training with other yoga enthusiasts. Learn about the exciting opportunities awaiting you to deepen your yoga and share it with your community. A free yoga class with a faculty member will introduce you to the Mt. Nittany style and you'll finish the morning refreshed and relaxed.

Massage Therapist Training Program:

This Power Point presentation will answer all your questions about massage as a career and the opportunities afforded by Mt. Nittany's programs. Enjoy seated massage before or after you hear about the exciting classes you'll take and have a chance to meet personally with an Admissions representative to get all your questions answered.

Energy Bodywork Program:

Learn about our new 775- hour, State-Approved Energy Bodywork Program, a unique blend of ancient healing theories and modern bodywork techniques. Students learn to treat the life force energy to support the body’s own healing processes. Classes to insure complete preparation for professional success round out this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind program.

Mind Body Fitness Trainer Program:

Join us for a presentation about our NEW 200 hour Mind Body Fitness Trainer program. The Mind Body Fitness Trainer program provides the knowledge and skills to answer the three most common questions heard by wellness professionals: How should I exercise? What should I eat? And How do I reduce my stress? Train to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) certification exam, learn to assist clients with nutritional goals and to teach and use specific tools to help clients reduce the effects of stress. Benefit personally from the experiential course work as you learn.

Holistic Health Practitioner Training:

Meet for a discussion of the themes, perspectives, and opportunities for personal and professional growth available in the Holistic Health Practitioner Training Program. A program graduate will be available, along with the program director, to answer all your questions.

Introduction to Massage Workshop

with Kathe Sodeinde, CMT

No massage table? No oil? No training? No problem! After this class you'll be able to help family and friends with headaches, stiff necks, sore backs, and tired hands anywhere, anytime. No experience necessary. Bring a sheet or large towel, no partner necessary.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Standard Tuition - $20

Advanced Myofascial Techniques Workshop Series

with Rolf Institute Faculty Member Til Luchau or Larry Koliha

Cosponsored by the Rolf Institute® and Advanced-Trainings.com, this series of seminars, taught by Rolf Institute Faculty members Til Luchau or Larry Koliha, provides practicing therapists and qualified students with advanced and little-known myofascial techniques easily incorporated into existing personal styles. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines, the focus is on unusual, interesting, and fresh approaches that both expand technique repertoire and inspire creativity and innovation.

• Specific techniques for common structural and functional complaints

• Relieving pain, restoring lost function, and getting lasting results

• Utilizing both active and passive movement to enhance effectiveness

• Precision in working with specific tissue types and body layers

• Combining indirect or subtle work with deep or direct work

• Tracking subtle psychophysiological and nervous system responses

• Ways to work sensitively, safely, and comfortably at very deep levels.

Completion of the 5 weekend workshops in this series leads to an optional Certification in Advanced Myofascial Techniques.

Enjoy state-of-the-art instructional materials and small class size. Receive demonstrations and individualized hands-on supervision and a detailed course manual/note organizer with photos of techniques covered. Visit www.advancedtrainings.com for info.

Prerequisite: This course is limited to trained practitioners and students of hands-on body therapies (for example, Bodyworkers, Physical Therapists, Rolfers, Chiropractors, Structural Integration Practitioners, Massage Therapists, Neuro-Muscular Therapists, and other somatic practitioners). Students of these disciplines with at least 250 hours of hands-on training and/or instructor approval may also be accepted. Feel free to contact them directly about prerequisites or course content.

Saturdays - 9:30am to 5:00pm

Sundays - 9:30am to 4:00pm

Standard Tuition - $295 per workshop

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full 30 days prior to workshop) - $250 per workshop

14 NCB CEUs per class

2007–08 Workshops at Mt. Nittany

• September 6 & 7, 2008 - Pelvis & Sacrum

Aromatherapy:

Energetics of the Oils

Learn about the vibrational healing properties uniquely inherent to essential oils, useful in complementing all other healing modalities. This is a new course, with material additional to that which is taught in the Massage Program and the 3-day Aromatherapy workshop.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

8:30am – 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $125

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 1/8/09) $105

Ayurveda: Science of Life

Thought to be the oldest medical system on Earth, Ayurveda sees all individuals as uniquely coded with information that enlivens our own inner wisdom. Through studying the natural cycles and understanding one’s individual constitution, students will learn to balance and harmonize themselves with the natural environment for greater health and wellbeing.

Saturday and Sunday

October 4/5, 2008

8:30am – 4:30pm each day

Standard Tuition: $250

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 9/4/08) $225

Chakra Healing

includes Psychology of the Body

Chakra Healing classes include the theory and practice of opening, aligning and balancing the chakras, or energy systems in the body. Students will study the psychological and developmental associations of the chakras, as well as how to evaluate and treat imbalance in this system through a variety of mind-body integration techniques and selfcare.

Approximately 4 Weekends in 2008

October 18/19, 1:00pm – 4:30pm each day

November 1/2, 11:00am – 4:30pm each day

November 15, 11:15am – 4:30pm

November 16, 8:30am – 4:30pm

December 13, 1:00pm – 4:30pm

December 14, 11:00am – 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $545

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 9/18/08) $480

Chinese 5 Element Theory

The focus of our study will be to understand and balance yin and yang and the five elements, which make up and govern the body’s energy flow. Students will learn to identify patterns of disharmony through the study of the meridians and vital substances, as well as assessment of the hara, tongue, face, and pulses.

5 Sundays in 2008

June 1, June 15, June 29

10:00am – 4:30 pm each day

July 13 from 8:30am – 4:30pm

July 27 from 9:30am – 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $540

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full 30 days prior to workshop) $475

Color Healing

Color adds more than beauty to the world, color is frequency of light. In this class, you will learn the basic principles of color healing and the various ways to use color with your clients and yourself. It will be a very experiential class as all healing starts from within.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

8:30am – 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $125

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 4/4/08) $105

Developing a Holistic Center or Wellness-Related Business on DVD

with Anne Mascelli, Owner of Mt. Nittany Institute

This DVD set of a live workshop is for anyone opening a holistic center or wellness-related business, or for anyone who wants to take their current business to the next level. Through over 12 hours of DVDs and extensive handouts, learn how to develop and grow a sustainable business that is in alignment with your vision:

Create a clear mission and vision statement in alignment with your inner purpose
Develop a viable financial plan
Identify offerings right for your community
Reach your target market
Create an organizational structure

Price: $125 per set, includes handouts

Energetic Boundaries: Staying Grounded & Centered in Your Work

Learn techniques for maintaining a balance anc centered healing presence, which creates a deeper, clearer connection with the client, as well as yourself, your intuitive healing abilities, and your own healing journey.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

1:00pm – 4:30pm

and Sunday, April 5 from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $185

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full 3/4/09) $160

Flower Essences In Healing

A safe and natural method of healing, Flower Essences gently restore the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions which interfere with the equilibrium of the being as a whole, allowing peace and happiness to return so that the body is free to heal itself. This is a new course, with material additional to that which is taught in the Massage Program.

Sunday, January, 25, 2009

8:30am – 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $125

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 12/25/08) $105

Holistic Aromatherapy Level 1

with Liz Fulcher, CMT, RA

Aromatherapy is not just about fragrance, it's also about healing. When used properly, essential oils can address specific physical and emotional conditions with great effectiveness. Hands-on experience will give you the confidence to begin using the oils in your personal life. This class will give you a solid groundwork for safely and effectively utilizing these healing oils in everyday life.

Program Outline:

The Olfactory Sense and Mechanism of Smell
Extraction Process of Essential Oils
Overview of Body Systems and the Essential Oils which support them
Contraindications and Safety Issues
Medicinal Properties of Essential Oils
Basic Chemistry of Essential Oils
Hands-on Sampling of over 30 Essential Oils
Therapeutic Methods of Application and Dosages
Recipes for Hair, Skin and First Aid
Hands-on Blending - Students Create their own Formulas

Friday - Saturday, October 24-26, 2008

9:00am-5:00pm

Standard Tuition - $375

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 9/24/08) - $350

22.5 contact hours

Meditation Techniques for Yoga Teachers

An experiential workshop with Anne Mascelli

Join the current Yoga Teacher Training students for a newly expanded class on introducing meditation techniques to your yoga students. Great to just learn more about meditation for yourself, too. Open to yoga teachers only.

We will discuss and practice:

• preparing for meditation

• finding your seat

• various techniques, including: breath focus, tratak, mantra, and jappa meditations.

Saturday, May 31

12:45 - 5:00pm

$35

Nature's Healing Stone Therapy

Full Body Massage with Pat Mayrhofer, CMT

This is a hands-on workshop for massage therapists who want to learn the multiple benefits, history and technique of hot stone therapy. Participants will learn and experience a full body massage with the hot stones and essential oils. The stone therapy can be incorporated into any advanced massage techniques therapists are already using.

With Nature's Healing Stone Therapy, clients receive a deeply relaxing and therapeutic massage while the practitioner receives the thermogenic benefits of the stones.

Students receive:

Complete training manual
Specially selected massage oil for use with the stones

All classroom equipment will be provided. Stone massage supplies will be available for purchase. Participants must have had training in Swedish Massage. Bring two flat sheets, a large bath towel and a hand towel.

About the Instructor

Patricia Mayrhofer is president and founder of Nature's Stones Inc. Pat, a massage therapist and instructor since 1995, incorporates healing stones into multi-disciplinary approaches to massage therapy and client treatments.

Students should bring to seminar:

1 set of sheets

1 king size pillow

2 hand towels

1 large bath towel

1 face cradle cover

June 7-8, 2008

9:00am-6:00pm each day

Standard Tuition - $395

(special refund policy applies)

14 NCB CEUs

To Register: Contact Nature's Stone 866-786-6370 (toll free) or info@naturestonesinc.com

Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training Certification

with Jeanne Kosmides-Degnan

Each day will begin with a pregnancy/postpartum yoga centering, breathing exercise and class. The day will include some lecture, discussion, and time to experience the special offerings for the pregnant/postpartum woman, her partner and baby. There will a chance for the yoga teacher to teach a small portion of a pregnancy yoga class. Students will be required to complete a practicum after the training to attain their certification.

Yoga gives the pregnant woman tools to adjust with flexibility, focus and inner calm to the changes that are occurring now in her life. In working with the pregnant woman special attention is needed with breath, asana contraindications and modifications, special posture flows, relaxations, positive affirmations, community building, education, restorative and couples yoga and special meditations. This training will cover all this as well as the anatomy of the growing baby and the changes in the mother’s body during each trimester. We will also cover the business aspects of setting up and teaching Pregnancy Yoga Classes.

Additional topics covered include: Labor/Birthing Positions and Support, Nursing, Alternative Healing Options for family, Nutrition, Postpartum Yoga – the Fourth Trimester, Mother Moves, Baby Moves, and Mom/Babe Yoga, Baby Massage and support services for the new Mom.

The training is designed for yoga teachers who have had their basic 200hr. yoga teacher training certification or are currently enrolled in Yoga Teacher Training. The program could also benefit midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and anyone interested in learning how to help the pregnant woman in her journey during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.

About the Instructor

Jeanne Deignan-Kosmides holds a BA in Special Education, is a Kripalu 500 hour senior level yoga teacher, ERYT-500, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, Positive Pregnancy Fitness Instructor, Professional Organizer, trained in Homeopathy, Bach Flower Remedies, Childbirth Assistant and doula support, shiatsu massage, macrobiotic cook, mother of two children and administrator at the Waldorf School of Baltimore. Jeanne offers both private and group sessions and workshops. With almost 30 years experience in yoga, meditation and alternative healing Jeanne brings a broad, warm and unique quality of experience, knowledge and nurturing support to her work.

Friday-Sunday, July 18-20, 2008

9:00am - 5:00pm

Standard Tuition: $425

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 6/18/08) $399

Quantum-Touch

Learn the core techniques: focusing and amplifying life-force energy, as well as raising the client’s healing vibration through resonance and entrainment. Also learn breathing and body awareness exercises and how to amplify the power of sessions by working with Chakras, and Toning and Vortexing the life-force energy.

Saturday and Sunday

February 21/22, 2009

Approx. 8:30am – 4:30pm each day

Optional practice class:

Saturday, March 21, 1:00pm – 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $305

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 1/22/09) $275

Reiki

with Rose Bohn, MFA, HHP, Usui Reiki Master

Reiki is a holistic, natural, hands-on healing system, thousands of years old, that touches the Reiki giver and receiver on all levels: body, mind and spirit. The word REIKI (pronounced ray-key) is Japanese for "Universal Life Force Energy," the energy all around us. It is a gentle, non-invasive technique to restore balance to the body's functioning, and treatment can be done by itself or with other bodywork. It accelerates and enhances the normal healing processes of the body and mind. Reiki supports the body's natural ability to heal itself; relieves pain; promotes a state of relaxation; vitalizes the body and soul; cleanses the body of toxins; strengthens the immune system and promotes creativity.

In Level I, students will be attuned to Reiki and learn a complete treatment. In Level II, students will be attuned to send distance Reiki, enhance their Reiki flow, deepen their awareness of the healer self and develop community round that.

Level 1

Saturday & Sunday, February 16-17, 2008

10:00am - 5:00pm

Standard Tuition: $165

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 1/16/08) $140

12 contact hours

Level 2

Saturday & Sunday, March 8-9, 2008

10:00am - 5:00pm

Standard Tuition: $295

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 2/8/08) $275

12 contact hours

Level 3

Saturday & Sunday, May 10-11, 2008

10:00am-5:00pm each day

Standard Tuition: $695

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 3/12/08) $675

12 contact hours

Short Courses

These classes are offered several times each year, as part of the Massage therapist Training Program. Call for the current schedule. Mt. Nittany Grads may repeat for half price.

Hours and fees are approximate.

Flower Essences for Bodywork - $56.25 / 3.75 contact hours
Creative Self Promotion - approx. $170 / 12 contact hours
Aromatherapy Basics for Massage Therapists - $56.25 / 3.75 contact hours
Elder Massage - $108.75 / 7.25 contact hours
Working with People with Cancer - approx. $108.75 / 7.25 contact hours
Pregnancy Massage Basics - $108.75 / 7.25 contact hours
Seated Chair Massage - $45 / 3 contact hours
Insurance Billing - $105 / 7 contact hours
Working with Clients with Fibromyalgia - $30 / 2 contact hours
Basic Ethics - $26.25 / 1.75 contact hours

Chakras, Life Issues, and Ethics - $52.5 / 3.5 contact hours
The Ethics of Connecting - $30 / 2 contact hours

Sound Healing

Everything has a vibrational frequency so everything is inter-connected. In this class, you will learn the basic principles of sound healing and learn techniques to use with your clients and yourself. It will be a very experiential class as all healing starts from within.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

8:30am - 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $125

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 4/3/08) $105

7.25 Contact Hours

Touch For Health

This practical guide to natural health uses acupressure, touch and massage to improve postural balance and reduce physical and mental pain and tension. Students will learn the complete 14-step Touch For Health balancing protocol, including the five techniques for balancing in each step, plus applied kinesiology muscle testing.

Saturday and Sunday

September 20/21, 2008

8:30am – 4:30pm each day

Standard Tuition: 295

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 8/20/08) $270

Tuina (with Tai Chi)

The term “Tuina” translates into “push-grasp” in Chinese. Physically, it is a series of pressing, tapping, and kneading techniques that remove blockages of the body and stimulate the flow of Qi and blood to promote healing.

5 Saturdays in 2008

June 14 and June 28

10:00am – 4:30pm each day

July 12 from 10:45am – 4:30pm

July 26 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm

August 9 from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $465

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 5/14/08) $410

Using Imagery in Healing

Our minds are powerful tools in the healing process. Learn to engage your imagination to help relieve pain, speed healing and assist the body in maintaining health. Students will learn to use imagery for themselves and to guide others in the process.

2 Saturdays in 2009

March 22 from 8:30am – 12:15pm

And April 18 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm

Standard Tuition: $125

Early Registration Discount (if paid in full by 2/22/09) $105

How to Register for Workshops

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
Call us (814) 238-1121 or toll free at 1-877-687-0748
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm & Saturday 10am-4pm
Print and Fax the Registration form with credit card information to (814) 238-8145
Print and Mail the Registration form with check or credit card information to:

        Mt. Nittany Institute

        301 Shiloh Rd.

        State College PA, 16801

We will confirm your enrollment upon receipt.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds for Workshops are given as refund check or credit to credit card.

· 7 days or more notice: 80% credit/refund

· 1 - 6 days notice: 50% credit/refund

· No credit/refund for cancellation with less than 24 hours notice, or for no-show or early departure.

Please Note:

· The following programs have a non-refundable cancellation fee of $100: Day Spa,

Holistic Health Practitioner and Aromatherapy .

· PA Department of Education refund policies apply for State-approved programs.

· Special refund policies apply for Upledger Institute programs.

Mt. Nittany Institute of Natural Health | 301 Shiloh Road, State College, PA 16801 | 814-238-1121 or toll free 1-877-687-0748