Insight Acupressure for Self-Care: Spring 2024 Workshops

Acupressure and self-care practices are great tools to learn and experience to reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation, enhance focus and concentration, boost resilience, and create a renewed sense of well-being. Take advantage of these upcoming classes to nourish your whole being as spring opens the doorway to new beginnings and adventures.

OCEAN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION (www.oceancountyparks.org) 

Mail or In Person Registration (see Ocean County Parks brochure)

1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Information: 732-506-9090

441544-5E:  SEVA ACUPRESSURE FOR STRESS RELEASE FOR SELF-CARE, Wednesday, February 28, 6 – 8:30 pm,  Program Room, Parks Administration Office Toms River

Learn how to use the SEVA Stress Release Acupressure program for self-care to release stress and anxiety and promote relaxation. This program is simple to learn, easy to perform, profoundly supportive of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and can be completed on yourself in 20 minutes. Participants will: experience the healing and transformative power of acupressure; learn to use an Awareness Journal; learn a unique method of touch through demonstration and hands-on practice; and learn Chakra Tai Chi movement meditation.  Park Fee: $5.00. Please bring exact cash or check payable to instructor Regina Rosenthal for $20.00. 

441544-5F: CREATING YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY, Three Sessions: Monday, March 11, Wednesday March 20, Monday, March 25, 6-8:30 pm, Conference Room Upstairs, Parks Administration Office Toms River

One of the greatest challenges we face is living a healthy and balanced life while juggling daily living. Through this three session program, participants will learn and formulate a step-by-step personal health action plan using the Circle of Life process. Participants will assess twelve life areas and select one for designing a Blueprint for Change. The Blueprint will provide a clear action plan with specific goals, resources, and body-mind self-care practices. This program will empower and support you in creating enhanced well-being in daily life. Park Fee: $5.00. Please bring exact cash or check payable to instructor Regina Rosenthal for $$40.00. 

OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL (OCVTS)

1299 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ

Phone Registration:  732-473-3100 X 1000

Online Registration: www.ocvts.org

ACUPRESSURE FOR SELF CARE:

3854-S24A: INTRODUCTION TO ACUPRESSURE: SEVA ACUPRESSURE FOR STRESS RELEASE FOR SELF-CARE, Monday, March 18, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, OCVTS at Grunin Performing Arts Academy (PAA), 1 College Drive, Toms River, Adjacent to the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Building #12, Fee $37

Learn about the principles and benefits of Insight Acupressure and how to use a simple acupressure formula for self-care to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance health and well-being. The SEVA Stress Release program was initially used with workers at Ground Zero in New York City after the events of 9/11/01. SEVA in Sanskrit means compassionate service. This program can be done seated or lying down and completed in 20 minutes.

3908-S24A: HEAD RELEASE / HARMONY & BALANCE ACUPRESSURE FOR SELF-CARE, Monday, April 8, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, OCVTS at Grunin Performing Arts Academy (PAA), 1 College Drive, Toms River, Adjacent to the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Building #12, Fee $37

Learn how to use simple acupressure programs for self-care to manage and reduce headaches and sinus congestion, neck and shoulder tension, and stress related tension in the body.

3857-S24A: BACK RELEASE ACUPRESSURE PROGRAM FOR SELF-CARE, Monday, April 15, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, OCVTS at Grunin Performing Arts Academy (PAA), 1 College Drive, Toms River, Adjacent to the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Building #12, Fee $37

Learn how to use an acupressure program for self-care to reduce back pain, tension, and stiffness, and bring greater awareness to postural and other considerations that can impact back pain and discomfort.

3905-S24A: ACUPRESSURE AND QIGONG FOR PULMONARY HEALTH, Monday, April 29, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, OCVTS at Grunin Performing Arts Academy (PAA), 1 College Drive, Toms River, Adjacent to the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Building #12, Fee $37

Insight Acupressure and Qigong, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, for self-care combine acupressure, breathing, meditation, movement, and self-massage to enhance pulmonary health and well-being. Learn and experience how to use the Insight Acupressure Chest Release program with Qigong movement practices to support and strengthen pulmonary health.

Fall 2023 Acupressure Workshops

Clinical Acupressure 1: Basic Applications, Thursday thru Sunday, September 28 – October 1, 9 am – 5 pm, Manchester, NJ. Instructor: Regina Rosenthal, PT, MA

This workshop teaches how to use acupressure to balance and energize the whole body and specific parts. Through demonstration and practice you will learn how to apply acupressure formulas for all parts of the body (head, neck, back, face, chest, abdomen, pelvis, legs and feet, arms and hands) and many symptoms such as blood pressure, constipation, digestive problems, headaches, etc. You will learn to locate and access more than 35 potent acupressure points, and receive a clinical handbook and study guide with more than 70 acupressure formulas for specific body parts and conditions. This course is appropriate for clinical application for health-care professionals. This 4-day program includes 24 hours of live instruction and daily hands-on practice of the material. No pre-requisites for this class. Continuing education: 24 contact hours through AHNA and 24 hours continuing education through National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Tuition $595. Registration: Soul Lightening Acupressure (www.soullightening.com) using Find a Course link on website.

Process Acupressure 1B: Progressing Process, Thursday thru Sunday, October 12-15, 9 am – 5 pm, Manchester, NJ  Instructor: Regina Rosenthal, PT, MA 

                                                                                                                                                    OCEAN  COUNTY  VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL  

1299 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ, Phone Registration:  732-473-3100 X 1000

Online Registration: www.ocvts.org, to link — Fall Adult Education Evening Classes

                                                                                                                                              GOOD POINTS ACUPRESSURE SERIES FOR SELF-CARE

3854-F23A: Introduction to Acupressure: SEVA Acupressure for Stress Release, Monday, September 11, 6-9 pm, Fee: $37

Learn about the principles and benefits of Soul Lightening Acupressure and how to use a simple acupressure formula for self-care to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance health and well-being. The SEVA Stress Release acupressure protocol was initially used with workers at Ground Zero in New York City after the events of 9/11. SEVA in Sanskrit means compassionate service. This program for self-care can be done seated or lying down, and can be completed in 20 minutes.

3908-F23A: Head Release and Harmony Acupressure Release for Self Care, Monday, September 18, 6-9 pm, Fee: $37

Learn how to use two simple acupressure formulas for self care to manage and reduce headaches and sinus congestion, neck and shoulder tension, and stress related tension in the body.

3905-F23A: Acupressure and Qigong: Self-Care for Pulmonary Health, Monday, October 23, 6-9 pm, Fee $37

Soul Lightening Acupressure and Qigong, traditional Chinese medicine practices, combine acupressure, breathing, meditation, movement, and self-massage for health and wellbeing. Learn how to combine the Soul Lightening Acupressure Chest Release with Qigong movement practices to support and strengthen pulmonary health.

3906-F23A: Acupressure for Self-Care: Reducing Holiday Stress, Monday, October 30, 6-9 pm, Fee $37

When the going gets rough around the holidays you can learn, in advance, how to steer through these times and remain healthy, strong, and resilient. Give yourself a holiday basket filled with acupressure (Deep Relaxation and Emotional Stress Release acupressure formulas) and three additional self-care tools to support, strengthen, and enhance your wellbeing before the holidays approach.

OCEAN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION (www.oceancountyparks.org) 

Mail or In Person Registration (see Ocean County Parks brochure)

1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Information: 732-506-9090

331544-4D: Walking the Mystical Path with Practical Feet, Thursday October 19 and Friday October 20, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Conference Room Upstairs, Parks Administration Office, Toms River

Cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien has been a mentor, teacher, and wise woman who blessed many through her books and workshops. Angeles shared sacred wisdom and ancient teachings from indigenous visionaries, teachers, warriors, and healers. She showed how to practice, integrate, and restore balance in ourselves and our environment. Come together to increase self-awareness, learn body-mind self-care practices, and reconnect with what has heart and meaning in your life using practices Angeles Arrien shared. Park Fee: $5.00.  Instructor Fee: Bring exact cash or check payable to Instructor, Regina Rosenthal for $40.00

331544-4F: Take Control of Your Health, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Mondays, October 2 – November 6, 10 am – 12 noon, Program Room, Parks Administration Office, Toms River

This FREE, six-week self-management program and workbook, designed by Stanford University, will help you to: manage chronic disease symptoms including fatigue and depression; use relaxation techniques; increase awareness for balanced nutrition; improve communication skills; use medication effectively; increase self-confidence; solve problems and set weekly action plans. Participants need to attend all sessions. Park Fee: $5.00. 

331544-4E: Introduction to Soul Lightening Acupressure, Saturdays, October 21 and October 28, 9:00 am – 4 pm, Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River

This introductory workshop is ideal for massage therapists who are interested in learning gentle and powerful acupressure techniques and formulas for balancing and harmonizing the whole being. Day 1 acupressure formulas focus on self-care. Day 2 acupressure formulas focus on using acupressure formulas with others. During this workshop participants will learn about the healing and transforming power of Soul Lightening Acupressure, have many opportunities to learn and practice techniques, exchange acupressure bodywork sessions, and take home skills they can use immediately for self-care and with others.  Registration for both sessions required. Please contact Brianna at 732-506-9090, Ext 5956 regarding ability to bring a massage table for both sessions. 12 Hours Continuing Education through National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Park Fee: $5.00. Fee: Bring exact cash or check payable to Instructor, Regina Rosenthal for $250.

ACUPRESSURE FOR SELF-CARE SPRING 2023 PROGRAMS

 OCEAN  COUNTY  VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL 

1299 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ, Phone Registration:  732-473-3100 X 1000

Online Registration: www.ocvts.org, to link — Spring Adult Education Evening Classes

GOOD POINTS ACUPRESSURE SERIES FOR SELF-CARE

3907-S23A: Acupressure for Self-Care:  Deep Relaxation and Emotional Stress Release Formulas, Monday, March 27, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Fee: $35

Learn about the principles and benefits of Soul Lightening Acupressure and how to use the
Deep Relaxation and Emotional Stress Release acupressure formulas, and Qigong movement practices, for self-care to: calm and balance the nervous system, reduce neck stiffness and headaches, boost resilience, and promote enhanced well-being.

3908—S23A: Acupressure for Self-Care: Special Headache and Harmony Release Formulas , Monday, April 3, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fee: $35

Learn self-care tools and how to use Soul Lightening Acupressure simple acupressure formulas for self-care to manage and reduce headaches, neck and shoulder tension, and stress related tension in the body.

33857-S23C: Acupressure for Self-Care: Back Release Formula, Monday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fee: $35

Learn self-care tools and the Soul Lightening Acupressure Back Release Formula to reduce back pain, tension, and stiffness and bring greater awareness to postural and other considerations that can impact back pain and discomfort.

OCEAN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION (www.oceancountyparks.org) 

Mail or In Person Registration (see Ocean County Parks brochure)

1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Information: 732-506-9090

131544-2A – CREATING YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY – Thursdays, April 20 & 27, 6:30-8:30 pm, Program Room, Parks Administration Office, Toms River

One of the greatest challenges we face is living a healthy, peaceful, and balanced life while juggling daily living. Through this two-part program participants will learn and formulate a step by step personal health action plan using the Circle of Life process. Participants will assess twelve life areas and select one for designing a Blueprint for Change. This will be a clear action plan with specific goals, resources, and body-mind self-care practices. This program will support you in creating an empowered, enhanced sense of well-being in all areas of your life. PARK FEE: $5.00.     Bring exact cash or check payable to Instructor Regina Rosenthal for $30.00

131544-2B – SEVA ACUPRESSURE STRESS RELEASE FOR SELF-CARE – Monday, May 22, 6:30-8:30 PM, Program Room, Parks Administration Office, Toms River

This program teaches how to use the SEVA Acupressure Stress Release program to release shock and stress and promote relaxation. SEVA means selfless, compassionate service. This program is simple to learn and easy to perform, and profoundly supportive for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Participants will: experience the healing power of acupressure, learn to use an Awareness Journal, and have hands-on practice. PARK FEE: $5.00.   Bring exact cash or check payable to instructor, Regina Rosenthal for $15.00

Fall 2022 Community Education Programs for Self-Care

FALL 2022 COMMUNITY EDUCATION — PROGRAMS FOR SELF-CARE

OCEAN  COUNTY  VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL:  1299 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ, Phone Registration:  732-473-3100 X 1000 Online Registration: www.ocvts.org, to link –Fall Adult Education Evening Classes

Acupressure for Anyone Series for Self-Care:

(1) 3854-F22A: Introduction to Acupressure for Self-Care:  Seva Acupressure for Stress Release:  Monday, October 3, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Fee: $35

Learn about the principles and benefits of Soul Lightening Acupressure and how to use a simple acupressure formula for self-care to reduce stress, promote relaxation and enhance health and well-being. Seva in Sanskrit means compassionate service. The Seva program, performed seated or lying down, can be completed on yourself in 20 minutes.

 (2) 3905-F22A: Acupressure and Qigong for Pulmonary Health:  Monday, October 31, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fee: $35

 Acupressure and Qigong, both traditional Chinese medicine practices, combine acupressure, movement, breath, meditation, and self-massage to enhance health and well-being. Learn how to combine the Soul Lightening Acupressure Chest Release for Self-Care with Qigong movement practices, to support and enhance pulmonary health in preparation for the winter season.

 (3) 3906-F22A: Acupressure for Self-Care to Release Holiday Stress–When The Going Gets Tough Learn How to Sail:  Monday, November 14, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fee: $35

Learn self-care tools and two Soul Lightening Acupressure programs to help you manage holiday stress – Deep Relaxation and Emotional Stress Release Acupressure programs. Give yourself the gift of self-care to help you enjoy the holiday season!

OCEAN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION (www.oceancountyparks.org) Mail or In Person Registration (see Ocean County Parks brochure), 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753, Information: 732-506-9090

(1) 231544-8E, PARK FEE: $5.00 – Acupressure for Stress Release*:  Monday, September 19, 6:00-8:00 pm, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River

SEVA in Sanskrit means compassionate service. The ancient practice of applying finger pressure to points on the body has long been used to balance and recharge. Learn to use an Awareness Journal and practice SEVA Acupressure for Self-Care on yourself through demonstration and hands-on practice. This simple program can reduce stress, anxiety, and pain, and enhance health and well-being. SEVA can be done seated or lying down and be completed within 20 minutes. *Bring exact cash or a check payable to Instructor Regina Rosenthal for $15.00*

 (2) 301544 – 3E, PARK FEE: $5.00 – Discovering the Secrets of Self-Care*:  Thursday, October 13, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River

Healing asks us to deepen our self-awareness and presence during physical, mental, and emotional challenges faced. Learn seven universal themes encountered during healing and simple self-care practices (breath, acupressure, movement, self-massage, joy) that strengthen your ability to respond and boost your resilience. *Bring exact cash or check payable to instructor, Regina Rosenthal for $15.00

(3) 301544-3F, PARK FEE $5.00 – Diabetes Self-Management Program:  Mondays, 10 am-12 noon, October 17, 24, 31 & November 7, 14, 21, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River

This FREE six-week self-management program and workbook, designed by Stanford University, will help you to: learn how to manage symptoms including fatigue and depression; use relaxation techniques; eat healthy and monitor blood sugars; improve communication skills; use medication effectively; increase your self-confidence; solve problems and set action plans. Class size is limited. Register early to reserve your spot.

(4) 301544-3H, PARK FEE $5.00 – Self-Care for Pulmonary Health*:  Thursday, November 3, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River

Self-care practices have been used to strengthen and enhance lung functioning for individuals living with pulmonary health problems, anxiety, and stress. During this workshop you will learn and experience simple breathing, acupressure, Qigong movement meditation, and self-massage practices to boost well-being and your ability to respond and bounce back. *Bring exact cash or check payable to instructor, Regina Rosenthal for $15.00

Acupressure for Self-Care NJ Fall Programs

FALL  2021 COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

OCEAN  COUNTY  VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL:

1299 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ, Phone Registration:  732-473-3100 X 1000

Online Registration: www.ocvts.org, to link –Fall Adult Education Evening Classes

Acupressure for Anyone Series for Self-Care:  3854-F21A: Introduction to Acupressure for Self-Care:  Seva Acupressure for Stress Release, Monday, September 27, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Fee: $35

Learn about the principles and benefits of Soul Lightening Acupressure and how to use a simple acupressure formula for self-care to reduce stress, promote relaxation and enhance health and well-being. Seva in Sanskrit means compassionate service. The Seva program, performed seated or lying down, can be completed on yourself in 20 minutes.

3871-F21A: Acupressure for Self-Care: Chest Release & Balance and Harmony Release, Monday, October 11, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fee: $35

With the onset of fall and winter the Chest Release program can be helpful for relieving respiratory issues. The Balance and Harmony program is helpful for abdominal discomfort, emotional stress, migraine headaches, and neck and shoulder tension. Combine these acupressure formulas with the Seva Stress Release to help integrate and balance the whole being.

3872-F21A: Acupressure for Self-Care — Deep Relaxation and Emotional Stress Release, Monday, October 18, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fee: $35

In this program you will learn self-care practices to promote relaxation and reduce muscle tension and anxiety using an Awareness Journal, yoga pranayama breath practices, and two acupressure protocols.

OCEAN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION (www.oceancountyparks.org)

Mail In Registration ONLY through brochure

1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753.  Administration: 732-506-9090,  Registration Information: 877-627-2757

321544 – 1D, PARK FEE: $5.00 — QIGONG FOR PULMONARY HEALTH, Thursday, October 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Cattus Island Park, Toms River, NJ

Qigong is a 5,000 year old Chinese traditional practice that uses movement, breathing, meditation, and massage to enhance health and well-being. Recent research has shown that this practice may enhance lung function and physical activity for individuals living with pulmonary health problems, anxiety, and stress. During this workshop you will learn and practice the simple Qigong for Pulmonary Health program. Bring exact cash or check payable to instructor, Regina Rosenthal, for $15.00

321544 – 1H, PARK FEE $5.00 — ACUPRESSURE FOR SELF-CARE: Central Channel Release. Monday, November 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Cattus Island Park, Toms River, NJ

How can we strengthen our health and sense of well-being using acupressure for self-care? During this workshop you will learn about Chinese medicine, two Extraordinary Vessels directly connected with the spine, and the chakra system. Bring exact cash or check payable to instructor, Regina Rosenthal, for $15.00