Live laugh & learn

Enjoy yourself and learn something new at these special events coming to our area! If you know of a special event that needs to appear in New Life Journal, email events @newlifejoumal.com or call 877-290-8768 x905.

July 7

Energy Medicine Practitioner Training Orientation

Are you a practitioner wanting to expand your healing art or are you interested in becoming an Energy Medicine Practitioner? Attend White Winds Institute of Energy Medicine's 7:30pm orientation to learn about our upcoming professional certification training program in Energy Medicine.

Reserve your space: call 770-998-8909 or email drpoulin@whitewinds.com 2201 Macy Dr. Roswell, Ga 30076 visit whitewinds.com

Aug. 19-24 Learn Shamanic Qigong with Master Zhongxian Wu

Big Dipper Ceremony, August 19, 7:30-9:30pm. $35 5 day Intensive Training, August 20-24, 10:00am-6:00pm. $225/weekend; $500/all 5 days. Suitable for beginning to advanced students. Part I of a complete qigong training with Master Wu. Cosmic Chi Center (in Swannanoa, NC, near Asheville). Call 828-299-7865 or visit artsofliving.com.

Aug. 27-28 Improvisation for the Woman's Spirit at Namaste With Katie Goodman. Using the tools of improv comedy to create a courageous, spontaneous and creative life. 406-587-0737, ext. 4, www.namasteasheville.com, www.improvforthespirit.com

"An inspiring retreat shows how to tap into hidden confidence and creativity. This is women at their best--laughing, empathizing and noticing and applauding every tiny milestone that anyone reaches. Goodman, a bundle of positive energy, cultivates this atmosphere of trust and openess.... [She] somehow manages to be charming and challenging at the same time."--New Age Journal

July 8-10

Lazure Decorative Painting Workshop for Beginners Learn to fill your home with color! One Center Yoga at 120 Coxe Avenue in Asheville, NC. Call 828-225-1904 or visit www.onecenteryoga.com. See more at www.lazure.com.

July 8-10

Shamanic Retreat at Linville Gorge Explore sacred cliffs and old-growth forests in this magical area 90 minutes northeast of Asheville. $180. Led by Moaene shaman Naomi Archer. Additional walks and classes throughout July. Call 828-230-1404 or www.intuitivepath.org

July 16-17

Zen Meditation and the Mental Health Professional Windhorse Zen Community is offering this one or two-day, experientially based workshop. Accredited for CEU's by UNCA. Visit www.windhorsezen.org., or call 828-645-8001.

One weekend / month Starting Sept. 24th in N. GA Become a Certified Hypnotherapist Bring joy, health, and happiness to people's lives. In-depth, hands-on, unique approach. Start practicing immediately. Early registration discounts. Money back guarantee. 1-800-929-CALM, www.calmness.com/learn