Alternative Therapies - An Introduction-Mansfield Woodhouse-Adult Learning

Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Mansfield

Key details

Date -
Sessions Mondays: 10am - 12pm
No. sessions 5
Venue Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Mansfield
For ages 19+
Group size 5 - 15
Cost FREE - £30

About this course

This course will look at a range of different holistic therapies, including Meditation, Reiki, colour, crystals, and aromatherapy - all of which can assist in promoting relaxation and well-being.  This course is suitable for beginners to the topic or for those who have previous knowledge of alternative therapies but have not studied or practiced them for a long time. 

Throughout the course, we will look at: 

- What Meditation is, its benefits and how to experience a guided meditation.  

- What Reiki is, its history and benefits.  

- What colour is and crystals; the history, the properties, and philosophies.   

- What aromatherapy is, the history, modes of use, the effects and where essential oils come from.  

- What sound is and how it can be used. 

- How all these therapies can affect us and enhance personal health and well-being. 

Resources required by attendees

  • A drink – water or juice
  • Notebook 
  • Pen

Suggested Reading for the course:

  • Meditation Working with by Madonna Gauding 
  • The Reiki bible by Eleanor McKenzie  
  • Aromatherapy by Jan Balkam 

This course isnt running on the 6/5/24

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/ 


To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

  • Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
  • Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.


To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.


Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

  • Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  • Greater London
  • Greater Manchester
  • Liverpool City Region
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
  • Tees Valley
  • West of England
  • West Midlands
  • West Yorkshire

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