History of Holistic Therapies - Sutton in Ashfield Library - Community Learning

Sutton-in-Ashfield Library, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Key details

Date
Time 10am - 3pm
Venue Sutton-in-Ashfield Library, Sutton-in-Ashfield
For ages 19+
Group size 5 - 15
Cost FREE - £15

About this course

Exploring where Modern Day Holistic Therapies originated and how they have changed in the modern world.

Researching and practicing Meditation, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic Medicine and Indian Head Massage to gain a deeper understanding of each therapy.

This course is for any age and any level of experience.

Great if you are thinking of learning any of the above therapies in more detail.


What will be covered on the course?

  • Meditation - Where it started and how it has changed in the modern world.
  • Reiki - Starting with Mikao Usui and his Reiki system , we then explore how the system has become so vast today.
  • Aromatherapy - Where it started and How this system can bring balance and serenity to your life.
  • Ayurvedic Medicine - What is it? Where did it originate? How can you work it into daily life?
  • Indian Head Massage - Learn the basics of this Ancient Therapy for Health and Wellbeing


What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

  • Recall where Meditation originated and Apply Meditation techniques.
  • Describe How the System of Reiki has changed and Use the Precepts in your daily Life.
  • Locate where Aromatherapy started and Practice working with different Oils / Fragrances.
  • Review Ayurvedic Medicine as a Holistic Therapy and Plan this into your Lifestyle.
  • Select Basic Indian Head Massage Techniques and Build them into your energy routine daily


What skills or knowledge do learners already need to have to attend the course?

  • None - This course is designed for anyone at any level of experience
  • Taking a deeper look into where the Holistic Therapies started,
  • How they have changed and how they can help with your Lifestyle

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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