Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created through a very specific method from an ensemble of simple, structured patterns called tangles on paper tile. Zentangles are not only exquisitely beautiful, they are fun and relaxing to create. The process of creating a Zentangle is a form of “artistic meditation” as[...]

Practice of traditional yoga postures and techniques while seated in a chair or utilizing a chair for support. This is a great alternative for someone who may have trouble getting up and down off of the ground, someone recovering from an injury, or someone who uses a wheel chair. However, this gentle practice is open[...]

Alternatives to Suicide is a peer-run support group for people suffering with suicidal thoughts or actions, as well as for those who are affected by the suicidal thoughts or actions of others. This group is an open forum to talk about topics directly related to suicide or whatever else needs to be expressed. People are[...]

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

In HT we will learn to destress and add tools to our toolbox to assist us with managing the day to day stresses in our lives. Together we will explore ways to relax our nervous system which will calm our minds and relax our bodies allowing us to stay connected to mind, body and spirit.[...]

Don’t just sit and passively listen; be moved by the music for this uplifting “playshop” featuring segments of guided meditation, yoga and ecstatic dance with live music. We begin with a guided meditation with soft music featuring the breath of didgeridoo, the heartbeat of hand pan and Native American frame drum. This prepares us for[...]

Please join us for a meditative coloring for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation, and spiritual connection, centering, healing and coming into your true deep self. We will supply coloring pages & supplies or you may bring your own. Coloring is an activity that we tend to associate with children. As we grow older, we put aside[...]

 

 

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

 

 

Dr. Stephanie Covington created this inspiring curriculum, presented in workshop form, to start the conversation with women about anger and violence. Many women have spent years focusing their anger inward (or outward) and have established patterns in their lives that may have created difficult circumstances and/or resulted in unpleasant consequences. This twenty-session workshop, divided into[...]

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Although as many as 1 in 10 people hear voices, many choose not to talk about them. A Hearing Voices Support Group is a place where people can talk about their experiences of voices, visions and unusual perceptions without fear of judgment. It offers mutual support and friendship, with the opportunity to explore your experience[...]

Zumba exercise classes are “fitness-parties” that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy to follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created through a very specific method from an ensemble of simple, structured patterns called tangles on paper tile. Zentangles are not only exquisitely beautiful, they are fun and relaxing to create. The process of creating a Zentangle is a form of “artistic meditation” as[...]

Practice of traditional yoga postures and techniques while seated in a chair or utilizing a chair for support. This is a great alternative for someone who may have trouble getting up and down off of the ground, someone recovering from an injury, or someone who uses a wheel chair. However, this gentle practice is open[...]

Alternatives to Suicide is a peer-run support group for people suffering with suicidal thoughts or actions, as well as for those who are affected by the suicidal thoughts or actions of others. This group is an open forum to talk about topics directly related to suicide or whatever else needs to be expressed. People are[...]

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Bio: Katy Curtis (Co-Founder of RIPPLE — Recovery Innovations for Pursuing Peer Leadership and Empowerment) has lived with an undiagnosed, untreated anxiety disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) since early childhood. A survivor of cancer and a heart attack (among other health issues), Katy’s underlying mental health condition was not definitively diagnosed until 2014. Despite her own[...]

Laughter is a powerful way to alleviate loneliness, reduce social anxiety, and facilitate connection with others. Laughing lowers stress levels and increases levels of oxytocin, the hormone which facilitates bonding. According to writer Martha Beck, “laughter is like social glue; it binds people together.” Join us to do exercises which have been recommended by Dr.[...]

In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to quickly, gently, and easily release negative emotions. EFT, also called tapping, is an emotional version of acupressure based on the same energy pathways used in traditional acupuncture. Unlike acupuncture, EFT does not involve the use of needles. Instead, you stimulate[...]

Please join us for a meditative coloring for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation, and spiritual connection, centering, healing and coming into your true deep self. We will supply coloring pages & supplies or you may bring your own. Coloring is an activity that we tend to associate with children. As we grow older, we put aside[...]

Topics to be discussed include but are not limited to: the nature of self, spirit, soul the psyche: consciousness-unconscious tension of the opposites weaknesses in strengths strengths in weaknesses the journey of Individuation the wisdom of dreams, active imagination, art, poetry, play and the non linear the spirit of the times and the spirit of[...]

 

Qigong is a Chinese mind-body practice that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Join us for an event that will help improve your health and overall well being. Calendar More Offerings Contact  

To truly enjoy a cup of tea requires your full attention. Preparing, sharing and sipping a cup of tea can be a meditation in itself. Tea blending, tea preparation and the serving and sharing of tea are time honored rituals. Medicinal herbs, teas and edible flowers provide an abundance of health benefits. Everyone will have[...]

Join us for therapeutic healing through movement, including stretching and a choreographed dance routine. Learn how your body and music together can express emotion and change your mood. Come to find the freedom movement can provide from discomfort, pain, and feelings of self-consciousness. Please let me know if you have any questions — we hope[...]

There’s no need to go broke when you go vegan! Whether you’re a new vegan or just want to learn how to save some time and money in the kitchen, this class will give you 13+ thrifty tips, including where to shop, what to buy, how to batch cook, where to find those “secret sales,”[...]

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

 

Dr. Stephanie Covington created this inspiring curriculum, presented in workshop form, to start the conversation with women about anger and violence. Many women have spent years focusing their anger inward (or outward) and have established patterns in their lives that may have created difficult circumstances and/or resulted in unpleasant consequences. This twenty-session workshop, divided into[...]

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Although as many as 1 in 10 people hear voices, many choose not to talk about them. A Hearing Voices Support Group is a place where people can talk about their experiences of voices, visions and unusual perceptions without fear of judgment. It offers mutual support and friendship, with the opportunity to explore your experience[...]

Zumba exercise classes are “fitness-parties” that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy to follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created through a very specific method from an ensemble of simple, structured patterns called tangles on paper tile. Zentangles are not only exquisitely beautiful, they are fun and relaxing to create. The process of creating a Zentangle is a form of “artistic meditation” as[...]

Practice of traditional yoga postures and techniques while seated in a chair or utilizing a chair for support. This is a great alternative for someone who may have trouble getting up and down off of the ground, someone recovering from an injury, or someone who uses a wheel chair. However, this gentle practice is open[...]

Alternatives to Suicide is a peer-run support group for people suffering with suicidal thoughts or actions, as well as for those who are affected by the suicidal thoughts or actions of others. This group is an open forum to talk about topics directly related to suicide or whatever else needs to be expressed. People are[...]

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

In HT we will learn to destress and add tools to our toolbox to assist us with managing the day to day stresses in our lives. Together we will explore ways to relax our nervous system which will calm our minds and relax our bodies allowing us to stay connected to mind, body and spirit.[...]

The Journeys begins with a sound of blackness The Journeys continues with sounds of culture The Journeys remains with Afrofa AFROFA means, in an atmosphere of Healing Dedicated for healing of all people. Afrofa is facilitated by people of color, through sound and movement. Afrofa thrives on culture rhythms and using other folk instruments to[...]

Please join us for a meditative coloring for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation, and spiritual connection, centering, healing and coming into your true deep self. We will supply coloring pages & supplies or you may bring your own. Coloring is an activity that we tend to associate with children. As we grow older, we put aside[...]

 

Last year, 2000 people turned out for this joyous community event. Come be a part of the fun this year! Get a free Toivo t-shirt! On July 22, Barbara Ruzansky, owner and director of West Hartford Yoga, will be leading a 75-minute all-levels yoga class on LaSalle Road in West Hartford center. To join other[...]

 

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

We will offer our third installment of our Essential Oil series as we introduce Mexican Lime. Mexican Lime is known for many medicinal properties such as its antiseptic, antiviral, and astringent qualities. Mexican Lime is also known as a great antidepressant and an essential oil that can reduce muscle and joint pain. Instructor Biographies Linda[...]

 

 

Dr. Stephanie Covington created this inspiring curriculum, presented in workshop form, to start the conversation with women about anger and violence. Many women have spent years focusing their anger inward (or outward) and have established patterns in their lives that may have created difficult circumstances and/or resulted in unpleasant consequences. This twenty-session workshop, divided into[...]

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Although as many as 1 in 10 people hear voices, many choose not to talk about them. A Hearing Voices Support Group is a place where people can talk about their experiences of voices, visions and unusual perceptions without fear of judgment. It offers mutual support and friendship, with the opportunity to explore your experience[...]

Zumba exercise classes are “fitness-parties” that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy to follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

Louise Hay wrote the book “You Can Heal Your Life”® in 1985 and talked about loving ourselves being the key ingredient to healing our lives. This third introduction to the two day workshop will explore some exercises to introduce affirmations as treatments to blossom our self-acceptance. Biography Linda Lentini is the Director of Toivo’s Healing[...]

Please join us for a meditative coloring for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation, and spiritual connection, centering, healing and coming into your true deep self. We will supply coloring pages & supplies or you may bring your own. Coloring is an activity that we tend to associate with children. As we grow older, we put aside[...]

Toivo’s Education Division is proud to present an intimate evening with Orange Is The New Black star, Jessica Pimentel. In her talk, Jessica will share her story of growing up in NYC, finding punk rock/hardcore music and the affect that had on her formative years, as well as finding Buddhism/Dharma and how that continues to[...]

Heartfelt and explorative classes. Students will experience fluid vinyasas combined with longer holdings to build strength, flexibility and improve balance. These Hatha style classes also incorporate meditation, centering and breath work. Every student is encouraged to find their own expression of each pose. Calendar More Offerings Contact

 

Dr. Stephanie Covington created this inspiring curriculum, presented in workshop form, to start the conversation with women about anger and violence. Many women have spent years focusing their anger inward (or outward) and have established patterns in their lives that may have created difficult circumstances and/or resulted in unpleasant consequences. This twenty-session workshop, divided into[...]