Classes & Workshops
Monthly Drumming for a Cause Drum Circle - New for 2018!
Do you love to drum? Are you drum curious or have always wanted to drum but never had an opportunity to participate in a circle? This may be the group for you!
This circle is for novice and veteran drummers alike. Bring your favorite hand drum (or bongo, conga, tamborine, finger cymbals, maracas, triangles, whatever percussion instrument you have) or use one of the variety on hand. Sit in circle, set your intention and let the beat of the drums move and inspire you. You will be amazed at the results.
The fee for this monthly event is donation only and will benefit a local charity each month. If you have a favorite, let us know and we will add your charity to our list.
If your organization is interested in hosting a Drumming for a Cause Drum Circle event, please contact Donna Hickey at [email protected] or call 508-824-2187.
February 2018 Drum Circle information
DATE: Sunday, February 25, 2018
TIME: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
FEE: Donation only - all proceeds collected this month to benefit South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center (SSRAC)
SIGN UP REQUIRED: Space is limited! Please RSVP via email at [email protected] or call 508-824-2187 by Saturday, February 24 to reserve your space. NOTE: pre-donating to hold your spot is NOT required
LOCATION: Venue location provided upon receipt of RSVP
Check our Calendar often for upcoming circle dates as well as for other workshops and classes!
This circle is for novice and veteran drummers alike. Bring your favorite hand drum (or bongo, conga, tamborine, finger cymbals, maracas, triangles, whatever percussion instrument you have) or use one of the variety on hand. Sit in circle, set your intention and let the beat of the drums move and inspire you. You will be amazed at the results.
The fee for this monthly event is donation only and will benefit a local charity each month. If you have a favorite, let us know and we will add your charity to our list.
If your organization is interested in hosting a Drumming for a Cause Drum Circle event, please contact Donna Hickey at [email protected] or call 508-824-2187.
February 2018 Drum Circle information
DATE: Sunday, February 25, 2018
TIME: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
FEE: Donation only - all proceeds collected this month to benefit South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center (SSRAC)
SIGN UP REQUIRED: Space is limited! Please RSVP via email at [email protected] or call 508-824-2187 by Saturday, February 24 to reserve your space. NOTE: pre-donating to hold your spot is NOT required
LOCATION: Venue location provided upon receipt of RSVP
Check our Calendar often for upcoming circle dates as well as for other workshops and classes!
Mindful Listening Work Group - New for 2018!
Let's face it, we live in a world of endless distractions...emails, text messages, phone calls, social media, the list goes on and on. Our conditions and perceptions can be a distraction without us even realizing it and chances are, at some point, we've all had to ask someone to repeat what they've just said to us, or we've had to rework that report for work because it wasn't quite right, or we tuned someone out because we had a thousand other things on our mind.
At some time or another, we could all use a hand with improving our listening skills and the Mindful Listening Work Group could be the answer to your distraction problem!
Nearly all our relationships are effected by how well (or not well) we listen. Imagine how much better our relationships with our partners, children, parents, work peers, customers/clients, acquaintances, even the checkout person or the stranger you meet in line waiting at the coffee shop could be just by listening to understand rather than to respond.
This work group is perfect for both individuals interested in improving their listening skills or perhaps influencing other people in their lives to listen better (after all, it's about listening to ourselves when we speak to others as much as it is listening to others) as well as organizations looking to improve the listening skills of their leadership and employees.
Groups are starting on an ongoing basis and can run for an hour a week for eight weeks, two 4 hour groups for two weeks (or a weekend) or one 8 hour intensive group. For details on work groups open to the public or for setting up a work group for your organization, please contact Donna Hickey at [email protected] or 508-824-2187.
At some time or another, we could all use a hand with improving our listening skills and the Mindful Listening Work Group could be the answer to your distraction problem!
Nearly all our relationships are effected by how well (or not well) we listen. Imagine how much better our relationships with our partners, children, parents, work peers, customers/clients, acquaintances, even the checkout person or the stranger you meet in line waiting at the coffee shop could be just by listening to understand rather than to respond.
This work group is perfect for both individuals interested in improving their listening skills or perhaps influencing other people in their lives to listen better (after all, it's about listening to ourselves when we speak to others as much as it is listening to others) as well as organizations looking to improve the listening skills of their leadership and employees.
Groups are starting on an ongoing basis and can run for an hour a week for eight weeks, two 4 hour groups for two weeks (or a weekend) or one 8 hour intensive group. For details on work groups open to the public or for setting up a work group for your organization, please contact Donna Hickey at [email protected] or 508-824-2187.
Introduction to Meditation for Beginners
Have you been wanting to try mediation but didn’t know how to get started or perhaps you’ve tried meditation a few times and just didn’t feel like you were “getting” it? You’re not alone and we want to assure you it’s not hopeless!
Join us for this fun and relaxing hour and a half introduction to meditation where we’ll explore some beginner meditation techniques, talk about where you may have had difficulty in the past, and give you some tools to focus your attention using guided meditation and visualization to help you with quieting your mind and staying in the present moment. We’ll also do some meditation to allow you to experience the techniques we talk about.
Wear comfy clothes. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion, your favorite pillow and blanket.
The class will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist and Reiki Master/Teacher.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes. Private meditation sessions are also available.
For more information on scheduling a private session and pricing, please contact Donna via email at [email protected] or call at 508-824-2187.
Join us for this fun and relaxing hour and a half introduction to meditation where we’ll explore some beginner meditation techniques, talk about where you may have had difficulty in the past, and give you some tools to focus your attention using guided meditation and visualization to help you with quieting your mind and staying in the present moment. We’ll also do some meditation to allow you to experience the techniques we talk about.
Wear comfy clothes. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion, your favorite pillow and blanket.
The class will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist and Reiki Master/Teacher.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes. Private meditation sessions are also available.
For more information on scheduling a private session and pricing, please contact Donna via email at [email protected] or call at 508-824-2187.
Introduction to Meditation for Beginners
Have you been wanting to try mediation but didn’t know how to get started or perhaps you’ve tried meditation a few times and just didn’t feel like you were “getting” it? You’re not alone and we want to assure you it’s not hopeless!
Join us for this fun and relaxing hour and a half introduction to meditation where we’ll explore some beginner meditation techniques, talk about where you may have had difficulty in the past, and give you some tools to focus your attention using guided meditation and visualization to help you with quieting your mind and staying in the present moment. We’ll also do some meditation to allow you to experience the techniques we talk about.
Wear comfy clothes. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion, your favorite pillow and blanket.
The class will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist and Reiki Master/Teacher.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes. Private meditation sessions are also available.
For more information on scheduling a private session and pricing, please contact Donna via email at [email protected] or call at 508-824-2187.
Join us for this fun and relaxing hour and a half introduction to meditation where we’ll explore some beginner meditation techniques, talk about where you may have had difficulty in the past, and give you some tools to focus your attention using guided meditation and visualization to help you with quieting your mind and staying in the present moment. We’ll also do some meditation to allow you to experience the techniques we talk about.
Wear comfy clothes. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion, your favorite pillow and blanket.
The class will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist and Reiki Master/Teacher.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes. Private meditation sessions are also available.
For more information on scheduling a private session and pricing, please contact Donna via email at [email protected] or call at 508-824-2187.
Guided Meditation and Visualization for Beginners
Join us for this fun and relaxing hour and a half journey into guided visualization meditation where you'll be learning how guided meditation and visualization can help you with quieting your mind and staying in the present moment. We’ll also do some meditation to allow you to experience the technique.
Wear comfy clothes. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion, or your favor...ite pillow and blanket.
The class will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified ... Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist and Reiki Master/Teacher.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes.
Wear comfy clothes. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion, or your favor...ite pillow and blanket.
The class will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified ... Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist and Reiki Master/Teacher.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes.
Mantras and Mudras for Beginners
Join us for this fun and informative hour long class where we’ll explore incorporating mantras (a repeated word, formula or phrase) and mudras (arm and/or hand positions/gestures) into your meditation practice. You will be shown various hand positions (mudras) and examples of mantras, we’ll talk briefly about mala beads and do a meditation to allow you to practice the techniques we talk about.
Wear comfy clothes. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion, or your favor... ite pillow and blanket.
The class will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist, and Reiki Master/Teacher.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes.
Wear comfy clothes. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion, or your favor... ite pillow and blanket.
The class will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist, and Reiki Master/Teacher.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes.
Reading the Tarot Intuitively
In this series, you will learn the intuitive approach to Tarot Reading. You will practice interpreting the intuitive messages you receive from your guides and trusting the messages given. We will discuss picking the right deck for you, spreads, methods of beginning an intuitive tarot reading session and the ethics of giving a reading to others.
Handouts will be provided. Bring an open mind, a tarot deck of your choice (select one that speaks to you!) as well as a journal/notebook and a pen/pencil for jou... rnaling and note taking.
I will have a few different Tarot decks available for purchase during class for your convenience.
This class will be facilitated in Taunton, MA by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist, Reiki Master/Teacher and Intuitive Tarot Reader.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes.
Handouts will be provided. Bring an open mind, a tarot deck of your choice (select one that speaks to you!) as well as a journal/notebook and a pen/pencil for jou... rnaling and note taking.
I will have a few different Tarot decks available for purchase during class for your convenience.
This class will be facilitated in Taunton, MA by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist, Reiki Master/Teacher and Intuitive Tarot Reader.
This class is offered at various times and venues throughout the year. Please visit our Calendar page to check the dates of upcoming classes.
Meditation for Pain Relief
his program consists of several one-hour sessions, where we'll go over meditation tips and practice a variety of meditation techniques all with the intent of reducing your pain symptoms, stress and anxiety and promoting relaxation and a general sense of well-being.
I encourage everyone to participate at their own level. No pressure to sit a certain way or hold a particular pose. Your comfort during meditation is our main concern, and we encourage all our participants to find what works for them. Sitting on the floor, a meditation cushion, or on a chair, standing, kneeling, laying down, covered or uncovered with a pillow or without whatever is most comfortable and conducive to getting the most you possibly can from your session is what’s important. I suggest dressing comfortably in loose-fitting clothing and shoes and socks are always optional.
During our meditation sessions you’ll learn about and experience:
This program is held both at private rehab, convalescent and nursing home facilities as well as public venues throughout the year.
I encourage everyone to participate at their own level. No pressure to sit a certain way or hold a particular pose. Your comfort during meditation is our main concern, and we encourage all our participants to find what works for them. Sitting on the floor, a meditation cushion, or on a chair, standing, kneeling, laying down, covered or uncovered with a pillow or without whatever is most comfortable and conducive to getting the most you possibly can from your session is what’s important. I suggest dressing comfortably in loose-fitting clothing and shoes and socks are always optional.
During our meditation sessions you’ll learn about and experience:
- guided meditations using imagery and visualization;
- the use of silently repeated, calming words, thoughts or phrases to prevent distracting thoughts in mantra meditation; and
- increased awareness and acceptance of living in the present by focusing on your experience during meditation such as following your breathing or heart beat through mindfulness meditation.
This program is held both at private rehab, convalescent and nursing home facilities as well as public venues throughout the year.
Meditation 101 Workplace Instruction
Anyone working in a healthcare or wellness profession knows that self-care is key to your well-being. You can't take care of anyone else unless you, yourself, are rested, well and at the top of your game and meditation is a perfect way to relax, recharge and release stress!
We at Inner Understanding are pleased to offer a six-week, one hour a week workshop entitled Meditation 101. The class covers overviews of various types of meditations, along with instruction and tips/techniques, informative handouts and, of course, a meditation session.
WE COME TO YOU -- That's right, we will bring the workshop onsite to your facility or office at a time that works for you and your staff.
Ongoing weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly guided meditation facilitation onsite at your location is also available.
Whether you are in the healthcare business or not, everyone can benefit from the stress reduction and relaxation benefits of meditation!
This workshop will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist and Reiki Master/Teacher.
We at Inner Understanding are pleased to offer a six-week, one hour a week workshop entitled Meditation 101. The class covers overviews of various types of meditations, along with instruction and tips/techniques, informative handouts and, of course, a meditation session.
WE COME TO YOU -- That's right, we will bring the workshop onsite to your facility or office at a time that works for you and your staff.
Ongoing weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly guided meditation facilitation onsite at your location is also available.
Whether you are in the healthcare business or not, everyone can benefit from the stress reduction and relaxation benefits of meditation!
This workshop will be facilitated by Donna Hickey, who is a certified Mastery of Meditation Teacher, Minister, Grief Recovery Specialist and Reiki Master/Teacher.
Please check out our Calendar page for a schedule of public venues for the above classes or workshops.
For more information or to schedule any of the above classes or workshops for your private group or business, please contact Donna via phone email at [email protected] or call 508-824-2187.
For more information or to schedule any of the above classes or workshops for your private group or business, please contact Donna via phone email at [email protected] or call 508-824-2187.
