1. health and fitness
2. therapy

May & June 2015
3115 Hennepin Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Voice: (612) 822-9061
Fax: (612) 824-3841
www.pathwaysminneapolis.org
Tim Thorpe, Executive Director
Carol Burling, Program Manager
Dan Averitt, Office Manager
Maggie Mau, Development Manager
Erin Harder, Administrative Coordinator
Building Hours
Program Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9:30 am - 7 pm
Fri: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sat: 10 am - 4 pm
Sun: closed
Drop-in Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9 am - 7 pm
Fri: 9 am - 3 pm
Sat: none
Sun: closed
May & June 2015 Building Closures:
Sat, May 2 - Administrative Programming
Thurs, May 7 - Administrative Focus Day
Sat, Sun, Mon, May 23, 24, 25 - Memorial Day Weekend
Sat, May 30 - Administrative Programming
Thurs, June 4 - Administrative Focus Day
Fri, June 19 - Closing at 1 PM due to bike race in Uptown
Sat, June 27 - Administrative Programming
Pathways’ Services are Free. Financial donations and/or
volunteer contributions of your time are greatly
appreciated and considered an essential part of one’s
healing journey.
Statement of Purpose:
Pathways provides programs designed
to support a creative healing response
to illness.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Journeywell:
A Guide to Quality Aging
with Trish Herbert
Tues., May 19, 2015 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Trish Herbert, author of Journeywell: A Guide to Quality Aging
and long time Pathways provider, presents a practical and
uplifting look at growing older. Through stories, questions and
information Trish will help you clarify what may be important
to your life. She will talk about the positives of aging as well as
some tough aging subjects and will suggest techniques that have
worked well for others. Finally, she will set the framework to help
you figure out the best path for yourself - summing it all with the
3 Ups: Wake up, Show up, Lighten up.
Request session via online account or paper registration form.
Grief, Loss, Transition
and Downsizing
with Marcie Spears
Tues., June 9, 2015 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you planning to retire or move
to a smaller home? Do you want less stuff in your life? Come learn how
to downsize your things in the midst of emotional situations. Go from
stuck and overwhelmed to hopeful and confident. Gain the tools you
need to reclaim your space. Topics include: How will I know when I’m
ready?, What feelings might arise?, and How do I do it my way?
Request session via online account or paper registration form.
How to sign up for a session.
GETTING STARTED
Category 1
For persons with life-threatening illness (cancer,
debilitating heart disease, HIV/AIDS, HIV positive,
• New participants are required to attend the Welcome lymphoma, MS, ALS, transplants, etc.). This category is
also for an immediate family member or significant other
to Pathways Orientation. This is the essential first
step before registering for sessions at Pathways. See who is his or her primary caregiver.
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• Determine your category (see descriptions at right).
Category 2
For persons dealing with disability, pain and/or other
symptoms related to chronic, physical illness, or
physical injury (CFS, chronic pain, diabetes, lyme, etc.).
This category is also designed for persons from Category
• All computer registration requests must be submitted 1 who have no advance in illness following one year of
Pathways’ services.
by the specified monthly deadline:
• Visit our web site: www.pathwaysminneapolis.org
and click on the box: “Becoming a Participant” for
detailed information on how to register online.
1) May requests must be made by April 25, 2015
2) June requests must be made by May 25, 2015
• Those without computer access may submit a
registration request form by fax, mail, or in person.
Blank registration request forms are available in
Pathways’ library area or may be mailed to
Participants upon request.
NOTE: The deadline to submit a paper registration
form is different from the computer registration
deadline. It varies month to month and will be
noted on the paper registration form itself.
Category 3
For persons in recovery from stress and emotionally
based concerns and for persons from Category 2
following one year of receiving Pathways’ services.
Category Status is self-identified. However, if you have
been a Category 1 or 2 for one year without any
advance in illness, we ask that you change your category
to the next lower level. This allows the newly diagnosed
or those with advancing illness to have the highest
priority. Caregivers may choose to select the same
category as the person they are caring for.
ACCESSING THE LOWER LEVEL
AND SECOND FLOOR:
SCHEDULING PROCESS
Participants register for sessions every month for the
next month’s sessions.
• Participants who complete their registration by the
specified monthly deadlines will be randomized
within their category and will be offered sessions
based on their rank.
• Participants who complete their registration after
the specified monthly deadlines will be registered
for sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All registered participants will receive notification of
their schedule following the monthly randomization.
• All participants must confirm their attendance for
groups or individual sessions 24 hours or more prior
to the session start time.
Computer Registration Deadlines:
1) May requests must be made by April 25, 2015
2) June requests must be made by May 25, 2015
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Participants unable to access our second floor or
lower level rooms due to stairs are requested to inform
us of their desire for “First Floor Only” rooms on their
registration sheet or their online profile.
ARRIVAL, PARKING, & CLASS START TIMES
Out of respect for our volunteer providers and the
integrity of our programming, all classes will begin at
their scheduled times. No one will be admitted 10 min.
after a session has begun. Parking may be challenging
as our lot fills up fast. Planning to arrive early allows
participants ample time to find alternate neighborhood
parking as well as time to settle in prior to their session
beginning.
PARTICIPANT-FOCUSED CARE
It is our mission to provide healing resources for those
experiencing a health crisis through hospitality, a healing
environment, and administrative & programming
excellence. How are we doing? We invite you to fill out
a blue evaluation form located in any room throughout
the building or you may talk directly with any staff
member.
Pathways
May & June 2015
NEW PARTICIPANT ORIENTATION
New to Pathways?
Welcome! Please give
us a call to sign up for
an orientation.
612-822-9061
Mon., May 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fri., May 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thurs., May 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tues., June 2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fri., June 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wed., June 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Tues., June 23.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
An orientation and welcoming for new participants at Pathways.
We will help you access Pathways’ services as simply as possible.
The Pathways video will be shown. Please be sure to sign up and
confirm your attendance with the Front Desk (612-822-9061). This
class must be taken before attending other sessions at Pathways.
RENEWING LIFE PROGRAM 
 Renewing Life™: 9 Week Series Certified Facilitators
Tuesdays - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
or
Wednesdays - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Must Attend All Sessions.
This is an intensive program for making the most of what life hands you when
living with a life-threatening illness. Renewing Life™ is an adjunct to medical care.
The program focuses on teaching communication skills, coping strategies, and
life-affirming attitudes.
There is a suggested donation of $45.00 for participating in the Renewing Life™
program. Your contribution covers the cost of the book and the ongoing costs of
the Renewing Life™ program.
Session 1 Renewing Life
Session 2 Partnering with Mind/Body/Spirit
Session 3 Nourishing Relationships
Session 4 Restoring Spirit
Session 5 Expressing Feelings
Session 6 Making Meaning
Session 7 Creating Healing Spaces
Session 8 Loving Life
Session 9 Celebrating a Renewed Life
Registration not available online.
Please call Pathways (612-822-9061) to sign up.

Renewing Life™With Horses
Wednesdays, May 6 - July 1, 2015 - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
See back page of this calendar for more details and how to register.
PATHWAYS’
SCENT-FREE
POLICY
The following are banned within the
building and property:
1. The use/scent of perfume, cologne
and/or essential oils
2. The application of any body products
while at Pathways
3. Smoking and tobacco products
Session Symbol
Key & Definitions
• One-to-one session: 
• Group class session: 
• Special events: 
• Drop in:  (no registration
required)
• Series:  (please attend all
sessions)
• Ongoing group:  (may
attend any one or all)
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ART, MUSIC, AND CREATIVITY

The Mirror of Art
Wed., May 6, 13, 20
Lorrie Ogren
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Drawing can be a tremendous relief when done in a safe,
gentle environment with a non judgmental witness. Together
we will gaze into the mirror of our creations and see Ourselves!

Artplay for the Soul
Wed., June 3, 10, 17
Lorrie Ogren
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Come explore, create, play with colors, lines, textures, shapes.
Step into the flow and peace of creativity in a safe and accepting environment. There is no ‘wrong way’ to do this! No previous art experience needed.

Care for the Caregiver
Thurs., May 14, June 11, 25
Wendy Brown-Baez
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Using simple techniques of spontaneous free writing, we
access our inner voice. We gain fresh perspectives, honor the
compassionate work we do, and recognize ways to find
inner strength and hope. The workshop provides an out-let for
creative rejuvenation and helps to prevent burn-out. You don’t
have to be a writer, just have a willingness to find your own
words.

Close Knit Group
Wed., May 6, 13, 20, 27
Beth Ehresman
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wed., June 3, 10, 17, 24
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn to knit/crochet or share your already acquired skills in
a supportive, fun and caring environment. Work on your own
knit/crochet project or focus on making chemotherapy caps
and comfort shawls. We will have a number of quick, one skein
projects. Come see some new patterns and revisit old friends.
Drop-in group. 

Courageous
Writers’ Circle
Various Writers
Mon., May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join this circle to explore writing as a practice. All levels of
experience are welcome to share this sacred time. Group will
begin with a prompt to encourage your writing. Breathe
together. Write Together. 

Expressive Art Collage:
Mind/Body/Spirit Mandala
Gloria Larsen
Tues., June 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
During this group, we will look at the stressors in our lives and
what renews and nourishes us to thrive in the midst of the
challenges we face. All materials will be provided and no art
experience is needed in creating your personal Mandala
Collage.

Finding Your Healing Story
Thurs., June 18
Andre Heuer
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
In this fun and creative session discover the stories within you
and learn to use these stories to increase self-awareness and
foster healing. This unique approach is particularly helpful in
dealing with physical pain, tension and the contradictory forces
faced with illness.
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Moving Words
Tues., May 26, June 23
Peg Keenan
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bring a favorite poem to share. We will use poetry along with
playful writing and movement to explore the territory of life’s
transitions.

Precious You: Healing Archetypes
with Qigong & SoulCollage®
Laura Thorpe
Fri., May 8, June 5
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This sacred time is spent honoring your body, mind and spirit
with easy ancient meditative movements designed to tap into
your spiritual self with the Integral Qigong 7 Precious Gestures.
We’ll move from the qigong into the gentle discovery and
integration work of SoulCollage® where we make collages
guided by our intuition to honor the healing energies already
at work in us.
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Reflecting Pools: Guided Online
Journaling with Project Lulu
New
Lisa McKhann
May 4th - June 14, 2015
Online
Write, read and share in a private online journaling group, your
Reflecting Pool. Use categories like ‘feeling anxious,’ ‘gratitude,’
and ‘self-care’ to explore your experience, plus receive weekly
writing tips. Share writings or keep private. Writing heals from
within; sharing and reading heals through community.
Participants will work independently, so they must have
access to a computer and the internet outside of Pathways.
This is a six week series running from May 4th - June 14th,
2015. Assigned participants will be contacted after April 26th
with instructions on how log into the Pathways Reflecting
Pool. -(6 session series)

Sandplay:
Meaning-Making with Symbols
Patricia Brenneman
Wed., May 13, 20, June 10, 17
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A group experience using sand and sandtray symbols to
explore and express body self, emotion self, and soul self.
Discover how symbols and images give voice to our inner and
outer experiences. Explore creative self, access inner guidance
and wisdom, become more aware of aspects of self and what
you need. Poetry, visualization, meditation, writing exercises
will be used along with lots of time to play with sand and
symbols. -(4 session series)

The Magic of Music
Tues., June 16
Melodye Eisele
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Every sound you hear affects every cell in your body! Learn
how to consciously use music to improve your life. With her
Celtic harp and experiential activities, Melodye will help you
learn to use music to achieve greater relaxation, ease muscle
tension, reduce pain, and protect and revitalize your energy
levels. Music can also help you improve concentration,
productivity, and creative solution thinking. Have fun
discovering what kinds of music work for you!
All session dates and times are subject to change. Online registration system reflects most accurate schedule.
Pathways
BODYWORK

Acupuncture
Mon., May 11, 18, June 1 (3 session series)
1 PM - 2 PM
2 PM - 3 PM
3 PM - 4 PM
Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote
natural healing & to improve functioning by inserting needles
at very precise acupuncture points. Participants typically
remain fully clothed during the treatment and will be
appropriately draped where necessary. Please wear loose,
comfortable clothing. 
In conjunction with The College of Acupuncture & Oriental
Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Mon., June 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 session series)

Community Style
Acupuncture (1)
Crystalin Montgomery
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Community style acupuncture treatments are given in
comfortable reclining chairs. You will remained clothed and be
able to rest among the quiet company of fellow participants.
Method of treatment and selection of acupuncture points are
based upon the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
and the individual participant. Session held on the building’s
second floor. Participants must be able to navigate stairs in
order to access services.
Fri., May 15, June 12

East-West
Therapeutic Bodywork
Audrey Chan
Tues., May 12, 19, June 16, 23
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
East-West Therapeutic Bodywork - a unique integration of
Japanese Shiatsu therapy and Therapeutic Massage. Feel
better, recover from injury, and restore balance and vitality.

Lymph Drainage &
Craniosacral Therapy
Nancy Newman
Thurs., May 14, June 11
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Lymph drainage therapy supports the lymphatic system.
Craniosacral therapy supports the brain, spinal cord, & nervous
system. The positioning of fingers and hands in specific areas
along the spinal column, skull & sacrum can support the body in
releasing restrictions that may impede one’s maximum range of
motion in a particular area of the body.

Reflexology
Tues., May 5, 12, June 2, 16
Sima Shahriar
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
In your session, your therapist will be using specific thumb,
finger, and hand techniques to apply alternating pressure to
your feet. You will be fully clothed on the table with blankets
over you. You will find yourself entering a space where you can
deeply connect with your body and most often fall into a deep
state of relaxation. Regular use of Reflexology has been shown
to help with sleep, reducing chronic pain and stress.
May & June 2015

Rubenfeld Synergy
Wed., May 6, 13, 20, 27, & Mary Petschen
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wed., June 3, 10, 17, 24
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Rubenfeld Synergy combines gentle touch with talk to facilitate
the process of tuning into sensation, movement, and emotions
in the body. Working lying on a massage table or seated, this
session allows the participant to access their body’s wisdom.
New

Shiatsu Massage
Fri., May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Angela Englund
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lay fully clothed on a massage table and experience gentle
finger & thumb pressure to the many energy points of the
body. Touching these points in sequence further encourages
the natural healing wisdom of the body, while calming the
mind and soothing the spirit. Please wear flexible, comfortable
clothing to relax in.

Swedish Massage
Mon., June 1
Jeffrey Goldstein
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with
broad, flowing strokes that will help calm your nervous
system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body
becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax
specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension.

Tao Shiatsu
Wed., May 13, 27 &
Gadu
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Thurs., May 14, 28, June 11, 25 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Shiatsu is a healing art form originating in Japan. Shiatsu
restores one’s self-healing ability by balancing one’s vital
energy (Ki). Through applying pressure to various parts of the
body, the practitioner treats one’s meridians. Shiatsu is
practiced lying on the floor with the clothes on. Please wear
loose comfortable clothes.

Therapeutic Massage
Wed., May 6
Mollie Newhouse
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
A massage customized to meet one’s particular health needs.
Techniques used will include Swedish massage, myofascial
release, deep tissue, trigger point work, kinesiotaping,and
stretching. Participants are encouraged to inform the therapist
of any medical conditions, injuries, or medications that may
affect the course or outcome of the massage.

Therapeutic Massage
Wed., May 6, June 17
Sara Wurm
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Wed., May 13, June 3
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A massage customized to meet your health needs and
accomplish your goals for the session. Techniques that may
be used include Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point
therapy, oncology massage, and stretching.

Therapeutic Touch
Mon., May 4
Jennifer Barney
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Individualized use of touch to influence deep relaxation and
tension release. Techniques may include massage and soft
tissue release, fascial unwinding, craniosacral therapy, healing
touch and lymph therapy.
All session dates and times are subject to change. Online registration system reflects most accurate schedule.
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ENERGY HEALING

Bio-Energy Healing
Bio-energy healing promotes the body’s natural state of
wholeness. The chakras and the energy fields are strengthened
and balanced, which can reduce pain, lower stress, speed
recovery time and promote vitality of healthy cells. The work
happens with hands on or off the body.
Bio-Energy Healing
Ann Agrimson
Wed., May 13, 27, June 10, 24
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Bio-Energy Healing
Tues., May 12, 26, June 9, 23
Sarah Miracle
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
BodyTalk
Karen Norum
Tues., May 12, June 9
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
BodyTalk is a comprehensive, effective, non-invasive, safe
energy medicine system. During a BodyTalk session, the body’s
energy systems are re-synchronized and the body’s innate
ability to heal itself is stimulated.

Eden Energy Medicine (EEM) Healing
Assess and correct energy imbalances using a variety of
techniques from EEM. Potential issues in the meridians,
chakras, and aura, among other systems, can be addressed.
Eden Energy Medicine (EEM) Healing
Mon., May 4, June 1, 22
John Woodruff
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Eden Energy Medicine (EEM) Healing
Thurs., June 18
Carol Woodruff
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Energy Balancing
Wed., May 6, 20, June 17
Mary Kingston
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This gentle hand- on session will help create a sense of wellbeing of the mind, body and spirit. This intuitive approach may
include components from Reiki, Qigong, Cranio-Sacral Therapy,
Reflexology, as well as relaxation techniques.

Energy Healing
Tues., May 5, 19, June 9, 23
Carol Swan
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Energy healing and balancing is done respectfully and lovingly,
hands on and/or off, to restore the body to its natural state of
well-being, balance, and health. The session starts with a brief
check-in. An intention is set by the client for the healing work
done.
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Energy Healing
Thurs., May 13, 27, June 10, 24
Jerry Reuter
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This session helps your body to return to an optimal state of
balance by utilizing different healing modalities depending on
your needs. Work is done on a table while you are fully clothed
with either hands on or off energy work depending on the
specific healing modality used.

Healing Touch
Fri., May 8, 22, June 5, 19 Jim Taylor
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Healing Touch is an energy therapy that uses gentle hand
techniques to help re-pattern a person’s energy field and
accelerate healing of the body, mind, and spirit.

Healing Touch
Thurs., May 14, June 25 Mary Johnson
1 PM - 2 PM / 2 PM - 3 PM
Thurs., May 21
2 PM - 3 PM / 3 PM - 4 PM
This session begins with a brief assessment of your healing
journey followed by a combination of guided imagery, foot
massage, gentle touch, and energy balancing to provide deep
relaxation.

Healing Touch
Tues., May 12, June 9 & Mary Staiger
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thurs., May 14, 21, 28, June 18
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy. Gentle
touch assists in balancing your physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual well-being.

Healing Touch
Mon., May 18, June 1 & Susan Martin
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Wed., May 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
11:30 AM - 12: 15 PM
Energy healing session in which practitioner consciously uses
light or near body touch in a heart centered and intentional
way to enhance, support and facilitate physical, emotional,
mental and spiritual health and self-healing.

Healing Touch - Complementing
Your Healing Process Dennis Searle
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
While lying on a bodywork table, gentle hands on or above
your body will work with your energy field. You may choose to
have communication during the session. The use of music will
be your choice. At the end of the session you may choose to
process your experience.
Wed., May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24

Highstream Hands-On
Energy Systems
Bob Hedstrom
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Experience hands-on energy healing from mystery schools
around the world. Energy systems from Omega, Temple
Academies, Magnified Healing and more are available.
Depending on your needs, chakras, meridian lines and/or auric
fields will be balanced.
Mon., May 11, 18, June 1, 22
All session dates and times are subject to change. Online registration system reflects most accurate schedule.
Pathways
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ENERGY HEALING (CONT’D)

Soul & Energy Based Healing
Tues., May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Intuitive Deep
Hands-on Healing
Rhesa Schwartz
Thurs., May 14, 21, 28, June 11, 18, 25 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hands-on healing, also known as energy healing, helps you get
in touch with and experience your own body’s energy.

R&R: Rejuvenate & Revitalize Cheryl Gebhart
Wed., May 6, June 3
2 PM - 3 PM / 3 PM - 4 PM
Allow stress to melt away from your mind and body while you
enjoy relaxing with gentle pressure applied to acupressure
points located on the head. Your session will leave you feeling
relaxed and rejuvenated!

Reiki
Reiki is Universal Life Energy. As a conduit, Reiki flows through
me to you and breaks up blocks, which allows your body to
heal itself. Reiki works on all levels - the physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual. Work is done on a table while you are
fully clothed, with gentle touch or hands off your body.
Reiki
Sat., May 9, June 13, 20
Aurea Gerard
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Reiki
Caroline Bucquoy-Brown
Tues., May 5, 12, 19 , 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Thurs., May 14, 21, 28, June 11, 18, 25 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Reiki
Mon., May 4, June 1
Cindy VanDrasek-Pai
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Reiki
Wed., June 24 Reiki
Sat., May 16, June 6
Reiki
Sat., May 16, June 20
Colleen Beggan
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
New
Courtney Whitcraft
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Liz Jacobson
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Reiki Tues., May 12, 26, June 9, 23
Naum Tsypis
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Reiki (Jikiden)
Tues., May 26, June 9, 23
Patricia Ronning
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Reiki Tues., May 5, 19, June 9, 23
(Team Reiki) Mary Moldestad,
Linda Snyder, & Lynn Soley
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Tim Hanson
1:00 - 2:00 PM
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Thurs., May 14, 21, 28, June 11, 18, 25
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Relax on a bodywork table or seated in a chair, fully clothed.
This energy work facilitates movement in the energy body
based on the needs of your soul, your intent or the present
moment. You will gain a measure of insight into, and release
from, anxieties, tensions, grief, fear, pain.
Spring Forest Qigong Energy Balancing
Experience hands-off energy balancing while comfortably
sitting in a chair or lying on a massage table. Detecting and
removing of energy blockages promotes deep relaxation, which
helps you balance yourself physically, mentally, spiritually and
emotionally. Spring Forest Qigong Energy Balancing Barb Palmer
Mon., May 11, June 1, 15, 29
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Spring Forest Qigong Energy Balancing Mon., May 11, June 15
Wed., May 20, June 24
Robin Thiel
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Spring Forest Qigong Energy Balancing
Fri., May 1, June 5
Norma Solstad
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
HEALTH, WELLNESS, & NUTRITION

Life Coaching
Life coaching begins with the recognition that you stand in the
space of being a creative, resourceful and whole person. You
have within you the answers to the issues in your life. Your
coach will be your witness and guide for new awareness,
supporting you in making resonant choices that move you
toward finding balance and fulfillment. -(3 session series)
Life Coaching
Tues., May 5, 12, 19
Tues., June 2, 9, 16
New
Life Coaching
Wed., May 6, 13, 20
Wed., June 3, 10, 17
Carla Beach
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dana Kadue
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ancient Food
Preparations and You
Miranda Ebner
Tues., May 19
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Thousands of years ago food was prepared in a way that
maximized the nutrition absorbed from food. Learn about the
ancient wisdom of eating organ meats, soaking and sprouting
grains, legumes and nuts and also explore the health benefits
of fermented foods.
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HEALTH, WELLNESS, & NUTRITION (CONT’D)
 Coconut Craze
Miranda Ebner
Tues., June 16
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
The coconut is a Jack of all trades. It can be used for cooking,
cleaning and body care. Learn about the many uses of coconut
and it’s derivatives and how you can start using it in your life
today.
 Integrative Wellness Circle
Erin O’Meara
Tues., May 5, 19, June 2
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Tap into the healing power of community and whole foods
nutrition while we explore resources and develop practices for
a healthy lifestyle together. This group is a great fit for you if
you have a strong motivation for lifestyle change, and are
interested in participating in a private online support
community. 
 Natural Foods
Marcy Lundquist
Thurs., May 14 & Fri., June 12
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn natural food selection by understanding principles of
food balance and harmony. Explore ayurvedic, oriental, and
western dietary traditions.
MEDITATION, IMAGERY & INNER PRACTICE
Forgiveness Guided Imagery
James Wittenberg
Wed., May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this session of interactive guided imagery, you will be invited
to experience completion with those in your life with whom
you have issues of forgiveness. Peace, health, abundance,
and love are gifts that can manifest themselves through this
forgiveness process.
 Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath Karen Norum
Tues., May 5, June 2 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Drop in to refresh, relax, renew. Allow the soothing tones of
quartz crystal bowls to wash over you. The tones produce a
vibrational sound field which bathes you with rising and falling
rhythms, tonalities and multi-tonal octaves of harmonic
resonance. Drop-in group. 
 Drum and Journey Circle
Timothy Cope
Sat., May 16, June 20
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
For those with prior shamanic experience to further explore
the shamanic path, address personal concerns,& become more
at home with journeying. There will also be songs, chanting
and movement. Bring your own drums, rattles and sacred
objects, and, if you wish, a treat to share with the circle after
our ritual work. No one will be admitted after the circle
convenes.
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
Embodied Imagination Work
Sheila Asato
Tues., May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Embodied imagination is an innovative tool for working
imagery from dreams and memories through the body.
Sessions include a check-in, deep relaxation exercise to
enhance body awareness followed by a direct encounter with
the healing power of imagery through the body. 

Hanmi Buddhist Meditation
Charlotte Steen
Thurs., May 14, 21, 28, June 11, 18, 25 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Learn a simple, yet profound ancient Hanmi Buddhist
meditation that can offer the participant greater clarity, a relief
from pain and suffering, and a tool for spiritual healing. 

Loving-Kindness Meditation Andrew Litchy
Mon., May 11, June 8, 22
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
A practice of cultivating unconditional love and goodwill.
Loving-Kindness meditation emphasizes observing your mind
without judgment while cultivating joy and happiness in both
meditation and daily life. The session includes an introduction
to Loving-Kindness meditation, instructions for practice, group
meditations, and time for questions and discussion. 

Meditations for
Self Love & Compassion
Lisa Venable
Wed., May 27 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Experience Love as the most powerful medicine available
for any challenge. Learn nurturing, self-compassionate heart
healing techniques and find deep peace within. If you have a
healthy self-critic or are attempting to battle your illness or
stress, try a more powerful approach to healing.

Meeting the Emotional
Challenges of Illness
Andre Heuer
Thurs., May 21 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The ups-and-downs experienced in dealing with illness can be
overwhelming and at times feel unmanageable. In this session
you will learn the crucial skills to cope with your emotions and
to use your emotional energy to grow and to heal.

Silent Group Meditation
Thurs., May 14, 21, 28
Brian Roessler
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A combination of silent sitting meditation and discussion of
issues related to having a meditation practice in our daily lives.
Everyone welcome, regardless of experience. For those new to
the group there will be a short orientation to our activity. 

The Healing Power
of Labyrinths
Katherine Pohlman
Fri., May 22 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Participants will be introduced to labyrinths as a healing and
meditative tool. We will use finger labyrinths, short
meditations, and journaling to find our way to center and back
to self. Everyone will have the opportunity, if they desire, to
share their experience.
All session dates and times are subject to change. Online registration system reflects most accurate schedule.
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT HEALING
Change Your Energy,
Change Your Life Natalie Becklund
Mon., May 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
By accessing, activating and balancing subtle energy systems of
the body (including chakras, the aura, meridians) and clearing
emotions that can block energy, the bodies natural ability to
heal can be activated. Relax clothed on a massage table and
learn techniques from Eden Energy Medicine and HK that can
gently help you chart your own course toward health.
Compassionate Listening
Sue Salmela
Wed., May 6, 13, 20, 27, & 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Wed., June 3, 10, 17, 24 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
An opportunity to be heard deeply in a safe and sacred space.
Heal the Hurt Valerie Lis
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Memories can continue to hurt years after an event as the
healing process becomes blocked. Emotional Freedom
Techniques (EFT), self-treatment with fingertip tapping, seeks
to detach stressful feelings and- in a complete, respectful, and
peaceful manner - to heal the hurt.
Mon., May 18 Voice Healing
Myo-O Marilyn Habermas-Scher
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Rest on a massage table, fully clothed, and receive a dynamic
vibrational massage through vocal sound and singing.
Wed., May 13, June 24
Wisdom Tools
Trish Herbert
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Offers stabilizing tools for those dealing with the emotional
and spiritual impact of illness and its effect on relationships.
Focus will be on the three wisdom tools -- listening, tonglen
practice and reflection. Develop a plan for yourself.
Wed., May 6, 20, June 3, 24
 Anger: Get User Friendly
Spruce Krause
Thurs., May 28
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Explore what is beneath your anger: why you fear or suppress
anger. Receive tools to get more comfortable with all of your
emotions and how to feel and release anger in life supporting
and productive ways.
May & June 2015
 Eden Energy Medicine Carol Woodruff
John Woodruff
Thurs., June 11
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A class designed for caregivers. Learn easy ways that may help
reduce stress - frustration, anger, fear, worry. Tips for insomnia.
Relaxation techniques. This class is held in Pathways lower
level. Participants must be able to navigate stairs in order to
access services.
for Caregivers
 Eden Energy Medicine Carol Woodruff
John Woodruff
Thurs., June 25
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Practice Eden Energy Medicine with a partner, frequently using
massage tables. This class is held in Pathways lower level.
Participants must be able to navigate stairs in order to access
services.
Practice Class
Nancy Dahlbom &
Christine Sanchez
Tues., May 5, 12, 19, 26
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
It’s the most powerful connection to Spirit if practiced every
second. Be supported as you develop a new gratitude
journaling practice and share your insights. Embrace each new
step of your journey. It is your right to see and expect beauty.
Learn how with gratitude. -(4 session series)
 Gratitude In The Moment
 Healing Support
for the Emotions
Valerie Lis
Mon., May 18
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a simple method to
dissolve stress. It also helps eliminate or reduce chronic pain
and discomfort. Participants learn to self-treat by tapping
acupressure points with the fingertips, while working on personal stressors.
 The Daring Way™
Carol Burling
Tues., May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Daring Way™ is a highly experiential curriculum based
on the research of Dr. Brene Brown. This class is designed to
help people show up, be seen and live braver lives. The Daring
Way™ model examines the culture of scarcity, comparison and
shame that is so prevalent in today’s society and teaches ways
to move forward into empathy, self-compassion and
wholehearted living. -(6 session series)
 The WarmFeet Intervention
Birgitta Rice
Wed., May 13, June 10
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
You will learn the skill of relaxation, which is specifically
designed to improve blood flow to your feet, hands and skin.
The learning is assisted with temperature biofeedback as a
guide to help you learn the skill. Folks with limited circulation
to the extremities, cold, non-healing sores and pain will have
the greatest benefit.
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 Word Horse
Coaching Card Circle
Beth Peterson
Wed., May 13, 27, June 10, 24
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
This group coaching circle is guided by a 36 card deck, each
card with a different word. Working with a card, you will learn
a body centering practice, answer powerful questions on the
card and experience the felt sense of the word to help you
with a situation in which you want to receive guidance. 
MOVEMENT & GUIDED PRACTICE
 Adaptive Yoga
Joyce Gudding
Mon., May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8, 22, 29
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Experience a gentle yoga that meets you right where you are
at for that day. Postures will be modified to find the best way
to make space in your body. Participants will be encouraged
to practice mindfulness and acceptance. Breath, movement,
stretching, and meditation will be included. 
 Creative Focus Yoga
Nicole Hagstrom
Thurs., May 14, June 11
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Poses are intended to create a deep calm in your body and
leave you feeling grounded and clear. The postures gently
open and release tension from the body. Your body will relax
completely, and you will feel restored, renewed and energized,
through movement and guided meditation. No experience
needed.
 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Joe Wild
Mon., May 4, 18, June 1, 15, 29
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Yoga challenges us to explore the relationship between the
human and the infinite. Each class will utilize movement,
sound, breath, and meditation techniques to create a space
where we can expand our awareness, tap into our infinite
potential, & become reacquainted with who we really are. 
 Laughter Yoga
Pete and Jan Girard
Mon., May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thurs., May 14, 21, 28, June 11, 18, 25
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Laugh for no reason. No poses and no mats necessary. Simple
movements can be done standing or sitting. An opportunity
to be present and recapture your childlike nature to be joyful.
Drop-in Group. 
 Meditative Movements
Ellie Peterson
Wed., May 6, 20, June 3, 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Integrating Meditative Movements into your daily life can
release resistance and support your life journey with love,
confidence & joy. This practice uses spoken positive core value
affirmations with structured seated, standing & floor
movements adaptable to your physical ability. 
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 Nurturing Yoga -- Seated
Marcy Lundquist
Thurs., May 14 & Fri., June 12
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
While seated, enjoy gentle postures and movement to build
strength, flexibility, and well-being in a compassionate manner.
 Restorative Yoga
Amanda Brink-Tusen
Sat., June 6, 13, 20
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
To restore means to bring back into existence or reestablish; to
bring back to an original condition, or health. Restorative yoga
poses use props and blankets for support to create the
feeling of being held, so we are able to let go, feel nourished
and refreshed. This all level practice will include setting a
positive intention, breath exercises, and guided meditation.
 Spring Forest
Qigong Overview
Palmer or O’Neill
Mon., May 4
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SFQ is a simple meditative practice which helps balance and
heal yourself physically, emotionally & spiritually. It combines
simple body movements, breathing, visualization and sound
and may be done sitting, standing, or lying down.
 Spring Forest Barb Palmer,
Christy Lovlie, or Robin Thiel
Mon., May 11, June 1, 15, 29
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wed., May 6, 20, June 10, 24
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thurs., May 14, 28, June 11, 25
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Please join us as we practice the SFQ active exercises and
sitting meditation. These movements will help you balance
your Qi and enhance your physical, emotional and spiritual
well being. Drop-in Group. 
Qigong Practice Group
 Advanced Tai Chi
Eddy Wilbers
Mon., May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tai Chi is a centuries-old martial art form that teaches us to
harmonize our body, mind, and spirit. Students will expand
their previous experience with Tai Chi and begin to explore
the Cheng Man ching style short form. Students attending
this class should be experienced in Tai Chi and able to practice
warm-up movements without assistance. 
 Intro to Tai Chi
Eddy Wilbers
Tues., May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tai Chi is a centuries-old martial art form that teaches us to
harmonize our body, mind, and spirit. Returning and beginning
students will benefit from an exploration of basic movements,
stretches, and exercises that represent the roots from which our
Tai Chi practice will grow. Participants are encouraged to wear
loose-fitting clothing.  
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MOVEMENT & GUIDED PRACTICE (CON’TD)
 Tai Chi Chih -
Movement Meditation
Marlena Vernon
Fri., May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Experience this gentle, moving meditation practice of
non-strenuous, circular and repetitive movements
emphasizing self- awareness, well-being and energy flow. It can
easily be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical
condition and can lead to heightened mind-body awareness. 
 Taoist Exercise for Health
and Internal Power
Rand Adams
Sat., May 16, June 13
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The focus of this class is classical Taoist exercises, primarily
Qigong and Neigong. These exercises consist of physical
movements and standing meditations, along with an internal
focus on energy and breathing, and mindfulness.
 Yoga Nidra
Deborah Whitcomb
Fri., May 1, 8, 15, 22 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fri., June 5, 12, 19, 26
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Yoga Nidra is a guided imagery practice which creates deep
relaxation in the body and plants the seeds for positive life
changes. The first half of the class will be gentle movement
and/or breath work and the second half will be guided yoga
nidra. 
TRANSFORMATION THROUGH
CHANGE, GRIEF, OR LOSS
Advance Care Planning
for Individual or Pairs
Lin Butler
Tues., May 19, June 16
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
For more individual attention, or as a follow up to the group
session, participants may schedule a session to explore and
discuss their questions, concerns and choices regarding late life
care. You will be guided to think about your current condition,
how you envision your own care, and who will speak for you
when you may be unable to speak for yourself. Your care giving
partner is welcome to attend.
Connecting to Resources
Alyce Gambrell
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
This session allows an individual to explore and identify
available community resources including: food, housing,
education, employment, medical, economic, legal, mental and
spiritual assistance. You will meet one-on-with an experienced
social work intern to receive support and contact information.
Wed., May 13, Thurs., May 14, 21, 28 May & June 2015
Writing Your Health
Care Directive
Gay Moldow
Tues., May 12, 19, June 9
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Participant will review and discuss writing a health care
directive. He/she will identify what his/her wishes are for
health care at the end of life. This directive is used only when
a person can no longer understand medical discussions and
speak to direct his/her own care.
 Connecting to
Resources Workshop
Alyce Gambrell
Tues., May 12
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This session is designed to help participants learn new ways to
search for and identify local resources for food, housing, legal
education, military, spiritual assistance, etc. Learn additional
resources for which you may be eligible. Hear from a provider,
how to increase your ability to be successful in getting what
you need.
Deborah
Javinsky-Wenzek
Wed., May 13, 27, June 3, 17
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Share your thoughts and feelings about the illness that has
changed your life. Create ways to manage the challenges.
Begin the road to self management and to a healing heart.
Each group will focus on a different topic such as pain
management and self care, etc. 
 Sharing the Journey
 Your Health Care Directive
Group Session
Lin Butler
Tues., May 19, June 16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Reflect on your hopes, fears, values and choices related to
medical procedures, pain management and your emotional/
spiritual well being at end of life. Capture your thoughts and
feelings on paper in a way your loved ones and medical personnel will understand your wishes.
Pathways’ mission is to provide
resources and services for people
with life-threatening or chronic
illness to explore and experience
complementary healing approaches.
Pathways does not advocate, support, or practice
unlawful discrimination based on age, ethnicity,
gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion,
sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
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Calendar of events, programs, and services
SPECIAL RENEWING LIFE™ OFFERING

Renewing Life™ With Horses
Wednesdays, May 6 - July 1, 2015
Lynn Baskfield
& Beth Peterson
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rediscover the wisdom of your body, mind and spirit in a beautiful, natural setting. Learn how to approach
challenging circumstances in life-affirming ways in the presence of horses.
This special Renewing Life with Horses will help:
•
Recharge your spirit
•
Remind you of your strengths
•
Hold your challenges compassionately
•
Redefine purpose and meaning in life
•
Create positive change in the midst of crisis
•
Trigger personal development
•
Use the circumstances of your life as a springboard for living well
Work with horses on the ground doing experiential activities such as observing, approaching, touching
and leading (no riding is involved; no previous horse experience is needed; all abilities welcome). Horses
attune to what your body, emotions, energy and thoughts are telling them. Their non-judgmental honesty
makes them especially effective messengers. In addition, the horse’s natural responsiveness to clear
intention empowers you live from the place of strength, no matter what your physical condition.
Location: A private farm in Inver Grove Heights. Participant responsible for travel. Directions will be sent
upon registration confirmation.
Registration not available online. Please call Pathways (612-822-9061) to sign up.