The following educational and training opportunities are available for professionals working with the special needs population.
Qi For Fun & Fitness
This two hour seminar teaches basic breathing and meditation techniques. Simple range of motion and strength training exercises will be taught as well. The remainder of the seminar will focus on how to use visualization to maximize the fun and effectiveness of the exercises. Upon completion each person attending will be able to return to their perspective work environment and start a basic Qi Gong class that can be tailored to the needs of their individual participants. Continuing training courses are also offered.
Price: $50.00 per person
Practical Awareness & Defense
This four hour seminar will include; a detailed discussion concerning environmental awareness. This will be followed by a discussion about the “panic reflex” and how to control it. We will learn techniques for staying calm in a crisis. Each participant will be shown practical self defense applications for the most common self defense situations, based on their body type, and ability level. Drills for the various techniques will be demonstrated. Strength and conditioning exercises will be taught in order to heighten the effectiveness of the techniques taught. Upon completion each person attending will have a working knowledge and confidence in their own ability level, a greater sense of their surroundings, a personalized set of practical self defense techniques, the strength and conditioning exercises needed to continually improve the techniques. Continuing training courses are also offered.
Price: $125.00 per person
Adapted Strength & Conditioning
This two hour seminar will include; basic body alignment and movement principles as they relate to strength training, stretching and warm up exercises, weight training, and body weight exercises. Effective breathing methods and cardiovascular exercises will be taught. Upon completion each person attending will have set clear fitness goals, established a time line for accomplishing those goals, and a customized exercise routine based on their individual goals and ability. Continuing training courses are also offered.
Price: $50.00 per person
Communication & Motivation
This two hour seminar will offer unique and effective methods to improve communication skills as they relate to caring for those with special needs. Topics covered will include; establishing the appropriate communication level, positive attitude and tone, body language and other emotional content, motivating by example, and maintaining a receptive mindset.
Price: $50.00 per person