Farmington Continuing Education

This awesome workshop will explore my favorite 12 plants that have the potential to greatly improve your life in the coming year. From herbs that promote relaxation and reduce stress to flowers that boost mood and purify the air, these plants are a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their physical and mental well-being. Participants will learn about the specific benefits of each plant and how to properly care for them in order to ensure optimal growth and well-being. They will also learn about different ways to incorporate these plants into their daily lives, such as using them in cooking, as a natural remedy, and for decorating their home. In addition, the workshop will cover tips for embracing these plants, such as, finding the right spot in your home or garden for each plant and how to keep them healthy. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to the world of plants, this workshop is sure to provide valuable insights and inspiration for incorporating these life-changing plants into your daily routine.

This class will focus on the following: Learn about the basics of chakras. Locate the 7 chakras in the body. Understand the purpose of each chakras. Learn about blocked chakras and ways to unblock them. Learn about the potential health issues associated with each of the 7 chakras. Affirmation/breath meditation.

Explore the best mountain parks and forests with expert guides on the most spectacular hiking trails year-round. Enjoy the Year-Round Hiking Club's Top 10 Best Hikes. Enjoy 5 mile, 3 hour, weekly intermediate level hikes on Thursdays at 8:45am. Hiking shoes with vibrant soles, water bottle, and hiking poles are recommended. Monthly hike details and schedule, GPS addresses, and trail maps are emailed. Custom hikes for all ability levels are available upon request. Purchase a Hiking Club Punch Card (good for 10 hikes) to pay as you go! Once purchased, Punch Cards will be mailed to registrants. Top Ten Best Hikes: Bear Mountain/Sages Ravine - Appalachian Trail, Salisbury Ragged Mountain - Blue Red Trail, Berlin Talcott Mountain State Park - Metacomet Trail to Heublein Tower, Simsbury Penwood State Park - Yellow/Metacomet/Orange Trails, Simsbury West Mountain Trails - Red/Blue Trails, West Simsbury Peoples State Forest - Agnes Bowen/Robert Ross/Jessie Gerald Trails, Barkhamsted Tunix Indian Council Caves Trail - Barkhamsted Rattlesnake Mountain Metacomet Trail - Farmington Tariffville Gorge Metacomet Trail - Tariffville Peak/Copper Mountain Metacomet Trail - East Granby Hikes are offered weekly throughout the year on Thursdays. Once registered, hikers will be contacted directly by Grant Summers. For more detailed information, you can reach out to Grant at gemersonsummers@gmail.com.All registrants MUST complete a Hiking Waiver BEFORE the start of the course. A link to the Hiking Waiver is here... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oss5S6Z_dah_qrBXsDmrasodi0Kbkp94/view?usp=sharing. Please download, complete, and either email (continuinged@fpsct.org) or mail (Farmington Continuing Education, 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085). Participation in the hikes will not be allowed unless a waiver is on file.

Yoga draws the mind inward awakening energy through coordination of breath and movement. A combination of Hatha yoga postures will teach you how to be fully present in your body increasing strength, flexibility, range of motion, and skeletal alignment. Yoga focuses on both the mind and body and is a proponent of physical healing while reducing stress. "All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today!" Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from the instructor or Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.