ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Have you ever found that in the A.M. your waistband fits fine but by mid-afternoon, it's squeezing you like a tourniquet? Or that no matter how many crunches you do, your stomach still hangs out? Getting rid of a potbelly is much more than just doing abdominal exercises. In this workshop, you will learn the main causes and 6 strategies for getting rid of belly bloat. Do exercises designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle - the layer that is responsible for flattening your stomach, shaping your waistline, and supporting your lower back. And we will do this without getting on the floor.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health, and well-being. In this workshop, you will learn ancient breathing exercises that will: neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system; increase energy and vitality; increase brain function; improve immune response; and decrease depression and anxiety. Breathing exercises are powerful, free, and literally right under your nose.

This is an online course held via Zoom. Please have a current email address on file with us. You will be sent login information a few days before class begins. Learn to communicate in a positive way, even in difficult situations. In this two-session workshop you will learn four key insights that will provide you a roadmap to an improved communication style. The insights help you foster a positive attitude by embracing grace and gratefulness. Ultimately you will learn to develop a communication style that leads to more positive interactions with people on a day-to-day basis. I call this approach, “Choosing to make lemonade.”

This is an online course held via Zoom. Please have a current email address on file with us. You will be sent login information a few days before class begins. Mind Mapping is a process of using your mind’s natural way of using imagery to brainstorm and learn information. Discover how to use Mind Mapping to help with things like preparing for a presentation, memorize a speech, develop a business plan for that business you’ve been thinking about starting, or outline a book you’ve been wanting to write. Once you learn the process, you'll think of all kinds of ways to use it. Join in for a fun, creative evening of learning something new that will change your life!

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Mudras, or ‘yoga of the hands’ has been recognized for centuries as a simple yet effective healing tool. In ancient India, mudras were believed to be the key to spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing and that regular practice of the hand positions can rejuvenate body and mind. The hand positions are easy to do, take minutes to perform and can be done almost anywhere at any time. Mudras can also be used to help relieve numerous conditions such as anxiety, stress, digestive issues, weight loss, bloating, insomnia and more.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Ever had a day where you can’t stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, you will discuss a two week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward, or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? You will learn how to correct common posture problems and learn an ‘Instant Alignment Technique’ that will have you standing straighter immediately. You’ll discuss easy to implement tips when at a computer, in a car or working out. There are many benefits to improving posture. And, the good news is no matter how long you may have had poor posture, it is NEVER TOO LATE to make improvements. Your clothes will fit better, too! You’ll need a resistance band for some exercises.

This is an online Zoom class. You will receive a link to the class and all information prior to the start via email. Please make sure your email is on file with us. Each of us is seeking the goodness we need for our lives in the best way we know how. The fact that none of us does this perfectly, and that nobody truly wants to suffer, can help us to have greater understanding and compassion through the sometimes painful lessons of life. Learn to apply the universal principals of compassion to bring more acceptance, forgiveness and wisdom to your relationships with yourself, others and the world. Discover practical tools you need to create sustainable personal boundaries to help you live and love more open-heartedly in your life. Learn how to expand beyond the barriers that separate us and become the healing change you wish to see in the world.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Learn the many things you can do to tap into your brain’s creativity center. You’ll discuss and do ancient breathing patterns to activate the right side of your brain where creativity lives. You’ll do acupressure points that offer instant clarity and calm. Learn the Energy Medicine technique called ‘Thumping’ to activate creative centers, as well as, how colors play a role in brain function. Leave class with a bunch of new tools to help you be your best before endeavoring on any creative activity.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, you’ll discuss the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements. Do you need them? Which ones are best? How do you choose? In this workshop, you will learn the 7 guidelines that determine if a supplement is well balanced or a waste of money. (The instructor DOES NOT sell any supplements). Also, you’ll discuss what current research says about: antioxidants, phytochemicals, anti-aging nutrients, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals, sustained release formulas, as well as collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, melatonin, and echinacea.

This is an online class. You will receive email instructions for logging in a few days before the class start date. Please have a current email address on file with us. Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until any imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. You’ll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; and what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.

Take charge of your birth experience with confidence and knowledge! This class is designed to empower expectant parents with the information they need to make informed decisions about childbirth. You'll explore how to choose the perfect birth setting, understand your options, and learn strategies to minimize unnecessary medical interventions. Whether you're a first-time parent or looking for a different experience this time, this class provides practical guidance for creating a birth plan that aligns with your values and desires.

Tired of doing the same old exercises to reduce your chronic pain and/or improve your balance? Join us and learn a gentle way of moving that will improve your balance, range of motion, mental and physical capacity, and relaxation. You will also learn techniques to reduce your pain, decrease your risk of falling, and improve your immunity. “Play Tai Chi” with us and improve your quality of life.