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Ananda Holistic Healing Training

"The Institute has provided a safe and supportive environment, not only to learn, but to discover and live the truth within. I'm learning a whole new way of life, the ability to live the life I've dreamed of living." -T.G. Palm Beach, FL"

Course Curriculum Includes:

• History and Evolution of Healing in Cultures East & West
• Spiritual, Psychological/Mental and Physical diseases: causes and cures
• Anatomy & Physiology (physical and metaphysical)
• Chakras and Healing
• Energy Fields in the Body and Beyond
• Yogic Guidelines for Dynamic Health
• Yoga Philosophy as it applies to Healing, Living & dying
• Energy & Magnetism
• Energy Awareness for Health & Healing
• Energy Exercises for Vitality & Expanded Consciousness
• Developing Dynamic Will
• Divine Will Healing
• The Healer as a Channel for Divine Energy
• Awareness & Attunement as Tools for Healing
• Magnetic & Heliotropic Healing Techniques
• Pranayama to Vitalize & Heal the Bodymind
• Yoga Postures for Healing Body, Mind, Spirit
• How to Pray Effectively
• Healing Power of Affirmations
• Art & Music for Self-Expression & Healing
• Music for Healing Harmful Emotions
• Chanting Intensive Workship
• Healing Power of Mantra
• Vibrational Healing
• Meditation as the Foundation for Living & Healing
• Understanding Meditation & the Brain
• Exploring the Mind-Body Connection
• Developing the Divine Powers of the Mind
• Spiritual Psychology
• Yogic Approach to Healing Psychological Imbalances
• Overcoming Harmful Emotions
• Mental Attitudes for Successful Living
• Understanding & Changing Habits
• Superconscious Living & Healing Practices
• The Gunas in Health & Disease, Diet, Attitudes & Behavior
• Principles of the Yogic Diet
• Vegetarian Cooking for Health & Vitality
• Physical and Spiritual Rewards of Fasting
• The Path of the Heart (Healing Power of Love & Forgiveness)
• Karma-its Role in Health & Disease
• How to Spiritually Transcend Karma
• Breaking the Cycle of Stress
• Holistic Approaches to Dealing with Chronic Pain
• Hospice, Dying, Spirituality & Counseling
• Understanding Alternative & Complementary Healing Practices
• Practical Ayurveda for Everyday Living & Health
• Principles of Polarity for Healing
• Healing with Flower Essences
• Therapeutic Touch & other Energy Healing Techniques
• Practical Reflexology
• Aromatherapy for Health & Healing
• Principles of Healing Massage
• Understanding Chiropractic Healing
• Introduction to Herbology
• Understanding Homeopathy
• Use of Gems, Colors in Healing
• The Art of Listening
• Understanding People & Their Realities
• Establishing a Therapeutic Relationship with Clients
• Ethics for Healers
• Designing Your Healing Practice
• Marketing & Developing Your Healing Practice
• Practical Aspects for the Successful Healing Practitioner
5-6 Weeks Study & Travel Abroad Program


Applicants must complete this application and an interview (by phone or in person) with the Director, Sue (Mangala) Loper-Powers, RN, MN, NP, a longtime member of Ananda who has taught healing arts in America, Canada, Europe & India.
Costs include: $8,550 for 9-month course of study (includes tuition &room & board. Does not include study abroad segment (5-6 weeks), books & supplies.
Study Abroad: This 5-6 week study abroad program for students is part of our annual curriculum. This may include travel and study in India or Italy and other countries. Total cost varies each trip, approximately $5,000.
Contact: (530) 292-3024 or email: sue@anandauniversity.org

Ananda Institute of Alternative Living
Location: Ananda Meditation Retreat 14618 Tyler Foote Rd., #114
Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 292-3024, M-F, 9-5 PST
contact: registrar@anandauniversity.org











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