Healing Arts Program
1300 Ninth Street NW, Washington DC 20001 (202) 745-1881
Wellness and Fitness
Essential Oils Consultation
$45 for 1/2 hour
Learn about the holistic healing qualities of essential oils. We only work with 100% pure plant essences to stimulate the olfactories, and soothe the body while calming the soul. The natural healing qualities of essential oils can elicit calm, reduce stress, revitalize, and re-invigorate. Learn to distinguish the various properties and application techniques to enhance your daily regimen.
Christian Meditation Sessions
(Offered on the 3rd Friday of the month) (Donations accepted)
Come find solace from the frenetic pace of life with a western adaption of an age-old eastern tradition. This guided meditation tour twines spiritual themes for a calming and relaxing journey. Sessions are lead by Esther Holimon.
Vipassana - Insight Meditation - (Mindfulness)
(Offered on Thursdays, 7 - 8 pm) (Donations accepted)
The Buddha spoke often of the value of meditation as the primary tool to enlighten the mind and he identified Vipassana [“Mindfulness” or “Insight”] as the form of meditation he relied on in his practice. Our class follows the detailed accounts he gave in several talks which have come to form the core of traditional Buddhist meditation. Sessions are led by Patrick Hamilton. For more information, please see the full description.
Non-Violent Communication Workshops
$35 advance registration, $45 for same day
Breathe life into your conversations! Hear the message behind the words. Dont struggle to stay connected with those you love. Non-Violent Communication is a process of balancing compassion and honesty to our verbal connection with the world. Sessions are led by Benjamin Gaylord. Contact Maruka for schedule and details.
T'ai Chi Ch'uan
$35 for 1 hour class, $90 for 1 hour private session
T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a chinese martial art and meditative exercise, characterized by methodically slow circular and stretching movements and body balance. Instruction is provided by a certified master in the ancient art of T'ai Chi Chuan.
