Spirit Message Circle

Description: Winter is a time for going deep within and re-emerging with a revitalized spirit. Contemplation can be very useful in this process. In these interesting and uplifting group readings, spiritual intuitive Elizabeth Almann channels messages from spirit guides and angels and explains concepts of intuition and healing that are of interest to the group.

Instructor: Elizabeth Almann, M.Ed.; Intuitive Guidance, Energy Healing, & Personal Development Classes. Website www.elizabethalmann.com.

Date: January 4, Friday (1 Session)

Time: 6:30- 8:30 pm

Fee: $22.00. We recommend early registration by Wednesday Jan 2, 9:00 pm. This class requires a minimum enrollment to be held.

Bring: Pen and paper for notes may be useful.

Let Go of Tobacco © A Workshop

Description: Tired of smoking and chewing? Tried to quit a dozen times? Have you quit and then started again? Would you like to return to ideal health again? Stopping using cigarettes and chew tobacco is a process. This workshop teaches positive thinking and self hypnosis to allow you to remove those obstacles and barriers and move away from tobacco permanently. Unlike cold turkey methods that are usually temporary, Let Go of Tobacco © will allow you to live tobacco free without fighting it by combining the power of the conscious and subconscious. No personal information or self disclosure is required for success with this method.

Instructor: Dan Geiger, M.S., a native of Billings, has practiced psychology for the past 35 years and has studied and taught in 40 countries and 5 continents. He is currently an adjunct professor of psychology and counseling at MSU-B and has a private practice, specializing in hypnotherapy.

Date(s):January 7, Monday (1 Session)

Time: 7:00-8:30 pm

Fee: $25.00 (no preregistration deadline)

Supplies: Notebook, comfortable clothing

Good Depression vs. Bad Depression

Description: All of us get depressed on occasion. Understanding when depression is good and when it is harmful allows us to move forward with our lives in a healthy manner. This workshop will explore the possibilities of depression, how to use it for health and healing and how to let it go when it has served its purpose. During this class, a group hypnotherapy session will be offered to teach how to let depression go at a subconscious level.
Instructor: Dan Geiger, M.S., a native of Billings, has practiced psychology for the past 35 years and has studied and taught in 40 countries and 5 continents. He is currently an adjunct professor of psychology and counseling at MSU-B and has a private practice, specializing in hypnotherapy.

Date(s):January 8, Tuesday (1 Session)

Time: 7:00-8:30 pm

Fee: $25.00 (no preregistration deadline)

Supplies: Notebook, comfortable clothing

Intuitive Tarot

Description: This fun, hands-on class is for practitioners and students who are wanting to develop their psychic or intuitive abilities and connect with divine guidance for personal growth and healing. You will learn the key symbols of the Tarot, as well as how to develop your own personal style for interpreting the cards. Whether you are a beginner or already have experience with the Tarot, this interesting and enlightening class will give you the knowledge and confidence you seek.

Instructor: Elizabeth Almann, M.Ed.; Intuitive Guidance, Energy Healing, & Personal Development Classes. Website: www.elizabethalmann.com.

Date: January 9, 16, 23, and 30, Wednesdays (4 Sessions)

Time: 6:30- 8:30 pm

Fee: $99 ($81 for class and $18 for instructor’s class text, Creative Tarot). We recommend early registration by Saturday January 5, 5:30 pm. This class requires a minimum enrollment to be held.

Bring: A Tarot deck & pencil or pen. If you do not have a deck, or are uncertain of a choice, or would like a new one, Barjon’s has many you may review. Be sure to give yourself time to do so. Recommended Reading: The Psychic Pathway Workbook, by Sonia Choquette $18.95, Divine Guidance, by Doreen Virtue $14.95, and Opening to Channel, by Sanaya Roman $12.95 (10% discount with class registration on one tarot deck and each of the book titles).

Art of Writing For children: A Writing Group

Description: This is an informal opportunity for writers and those who aspire to be writers to bring notes, a few pages or full PB (picture book) manuscripts for assessment and refinement with the help of others seeking the same. The instructor will also lead us in writing exercises to loosen up and expand ideas of potential character, plot, and adventure. You are encouraged to come as often as you can.
Instructor: Carina Camamile is a published poet, a children's writer and avid children's book reader. She has been writing, reading and studying children's literature for over 8 years. Her studies have included workshops with many Newbery and Caldecott winning children's authors, including Mo Willems, Richard Peck, and Paula Danziger.

Date(s): January 10, Thursday (1 Session)

Time: 7:00-9:00 pm

Fee: $10.00 (no preregistration deadline)

Bring: Participants may bring five or six manuscript pages, or an entire picture book manuscript for critique. Bring paper and pen for notes and writing exercises.

Natural Weight Loss© and Maintenance, A Workshop

Description: Have you been trying to loose weight for a long time? Are you tired of diets that don’t work in the long run? Would you like to be your ideal size, weight and shape over the long term of your life?

This workshop teaches tools of positive thinking and self hypnosis to remove those obstacles and barriers to good health. Natural Weight Loss© combines the power of the conscious and subconscious mind to create increased metabolism, correct eating habits and untie emotional attachment to food. You can enjoy food, get to and maintain your ideal weight, and feel renewed confidence without struggling everyday. No personal information or self disclosure is required for success with this method.

Instructor: Dan Geiger, M.S., a native of Billings, has practiced psychology for the past 35 years and has studied and taught in 40 countries and 5 continents. He is currently an adjunct professor of psychology and counseling at MSU-B and has a private practice, specializing in hypnotherapy.

Date(s): January 11, Friday (1 Session)

Time: 7:00-8:30 pm

Fee: $25.00 (no preregistration deadline)

Bring: a notebook and wear comfortable clothing.

Beginning Belly Dance

Description: This class is for the fresh beginner, and those needing to re-fresh the basics before moving to the next level. Suggested age is 12 years or older. And you can never be too old! We will learn the basics of Belly Dance, gain a more positive body image, increased self-confidence, and develop poise and grace. Plus, it is ever so much fun! All elements of Belly Dance are introduced in the eight (8) weeks of classes.

Instructor: Julia Murphy and Laura Harper both have several years’ experience in all areas of Belly Dance: steps, veils, sword and elements, including costume design , jewelry and makeup.

Date(s): January 12, Saturday, through March 8, Saturday, (8 Sessions) Note: No class on
February 9, Saturday.

Time: 9:30-11:00 am

Fee: $60.00. We recommend early registration by January 9, Wednesday, 9:00 pm. This class requires a minimum enrollment to be held.

Wear: relaxed loose clothing. Barjon’s sells beautiful jingly hip scarves priced from $16.00 up.

Intermediate Belly Dance

Description: Pre-requisite: Basic Belly Dance, from any instructor. Elements of dance introduced in Basic Belly Dance are taken to the next level. Students will learn more about performance.

Instructor: Julia Murphy and Laura Harper both have several years’ experience in all areas of Belly Dance: steps, veils, sword and elements, including costume design , jewelry and makeup.

Date(s): January 12, Saturday, through March 8, Saturday, (8 Sessions) Note: No class on February 9, Saturday.

Time: 11:15 to 12:45 pm

Fee: $60.00. We recommend early registration by January 9, Wednesday, 9:00 pm. This class requires a minimum enrollment to be held.

Wear: relaxed loose clothing. Barjon’s sells beautiful jingly hip scarves priced from $16.00 up.

The Essence of Reiki

Description: In this introductory class, you will learn what Reiki is and if you are drawn to this sort of healing and energy work. We will explore the roots of Reiki, and its healing powers to align the chakra or energy systems and transmute karma. We will also discuss the attunement process of the sacred healing symbols. As we are in a time on earth when many are re-remembering their gifts and talents to assist in the ascension of earth consciousness many are being drawn to lift the veil of the illusions of illness and the death experience, and to greatly assist in the rapid transmutation of karma. Reiki, as a force of universal love energy, is a profound tool for this transformation.

Instructor: Sharon Winnett is a Reiki Master/Teacher and massage practitioner. She offers attunement workshops at all levels. She also has 20 years experience in the healing arts and works with many forms of vibrational healing. She is an intuitive healer and offers spiritual life coaching through her private healing practice in Billings.

Date: January 17, Thursday (1 Session)

Time: 6:30-7:30 PM

Fee: $16.00 We recommend early registration by January 14 Wednesday, 9:00 pm. This class requires a minimum enrollment to be held.

Bring: Notebook and pen. Recommended Reading: Self Healing with Reiki, by Penelope Quest, $22.95, Reiki Fire by Frank Arjava Petter,$12.95, and, The Healing Power of Reiki $20.00, by Tanamaya Honervoght. (All titles available with a 10% discount with class registration.)

Yoga for Energizing the Body and Calming the Mind

Description: The teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, including his Autobiography of a Yogi, have inspired millions. Yogananda's works will be a basis of reference in this class. We will perform physical exercises to increase energy and improve flexibility, learn breathing techniques for stress reduction, apply the use of affirmations for mental strengthening, and practice a relaxation meditation.

Instructor: Elizabeth Klarich began her life-time commitment to yoga teaching in 1974. She has taught a broad range of people in many venues, including businesses, schools, hospital, prisons, addiction treatment centers, senior centers, yoga and dance centers, fitness centers, and television studios. Her eclectic style integrates her broad based training with her personal intuitive style. Her personalized heart-centered approach makes yoga user-friendly for all. Please phone Elizabeth with any questions concerning her instruction (245-6256).

Date(s): January 21, Monday. (1 Session)

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Fee: $8.00. To attend, Please register by January 17, Thursday, with Community Education (406) 247-3700. This class requires a minimum enrollment to be held.

Bring: Wear loose comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or blanket, plus any other yoga tools you wish to use. Suggested Reading: Autobigraphy of a Yogi, by Paramahansa Yogananda., $7.00, 10% discount with class registration.

Full Moon Drumming Circle

Description: Our monthly Drumming Circles are becoming an event not to be missed. Drumming, dancing, good company. It’s a real workout! Join in with your dig, your fiddle, bongos, congas, or tambourine. All you need is something to keep a beat. What a fun way to start off the new year.

Instructor: This is a shared leadership event. Everyone needs to gain strength and confidence, right? It happens only through practice. By just doing it we get better and have more fun. So we pass the lead around and learn from each other.

Date(s):January 21, Monday (1 Session)

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Fee: Free Admission (no preregistration deadline)

Bring: An extra drum to share for the evening, if you can.

2008 Astrology, plus The Year of the Earth Rat

Description: Join in an evening discussion about the top astrological events that will be impacting all of us - individually and collectively - in the year 2008. Omi Preheim, Billings astrologer, will present her perspectives through Western astrology, Chinese astrology, and numerology.

Instructor: Since 2002, Omi Preheim has taught basic astrology classes in Billings. Actively studying and practicing astrology since 1995, Omi has been a frequent guest on the “Woo Woo Girls” on Community 7 Television. Omi has also taught advanced “Western Locality Astrology and Feng Shui” for astrologers.
Date(s): January 22, Tuesday (1 Session)
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $12.00, or $15.00 at the door. (no preregistration deadline)

Omi’s Recommended Calendars: Jim Maynard's Week-at-a-Glance engagement calendar and The Llewellyn Daily Planetary Guide datebook.

Both 2008 Calendars for will be available for 10% discount with class enrollment.

Art of Writing for Children: Book Critique Group

Description: Polish your writing abilities by discovering what works and why in children’s literature. One of the most significant ways in which to improve writing ability is to read, read , read. Explore picture books, middle grade and young adult novels through a lively discussion of what makes a book great, focusing on elements such as character, voice, plot, setting and dialogue. In a group setting we analyze and critique pre-selected award-winning children’s books. Titles to be read before class are listed below.

Instructor: Carina Camamile is a published poet, a children's writer and avid children's book reader. She has been writing, reading and studying children's literature for over 8 years. Her studies have included workshops with many Newbery and Caldecott winning children's authors, including Mo Willems, Richard Peck, and Paula Danziger.

Date(s): January 24, Thursday (1 Session)

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Fee: $10.00 (no preregistration deadline)

Reading for Class: Please contact Barjon’s Books by phone or email after December15 for titles. Receive a 10% on books when purchased with class registration.

Finding Your Runic Power

Description: Have you ever wanted to create your own divination tool? In this class you will have the opportunity to create your own set of divinatory Runes based on ancient design and practice. We will use primitive tools and a beautiful dark clay, which will remain unglazed, to create a set of Runes in this two hour session. The instructor will fire the Runes and they will be available for pick up within two weeks, February 9th. Barjon’s has a beautiful selection of bags for your runes.

Instructor: Lori Blaylock

Date(s): January 26, Saturday (1 Session)

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Fee: $22.00. Includes all materials and tools. We recommend early registration by January 23, Tuesday, 9:00 pm. This class requires a minimum enrollment to be held.

Bring: a small towel or washcloth for wiping hands, a quart size plastic container for water, ex: small bucket, and an apron or smock to keep un-muddy.

Recommended Reading: Nordic Runes, by Paul Rhys Mountfort, $16.95 and, Runes: Talk to the Woman Within, by Cassandra Eason, $14.95. 10% discount with class enrollment.

Enlightened by the Animals: Animal Communication 101

Description: Talk to your pets? Really! Animals see the pictures in our heads and feel our feelings and see the truth of the matter. We have already acknowledged that they are wonderful companions, family members, cheerleaders, and the best of listeners, hence... Master Teachers. In this seminar you are encouraged to bring a photo of your favorite pet, we will then out-line the foundation for the beginner to start a communication with all animals large and small, enhance intuition, faith and feel regarding the spirituality of your pets and what they want to say and teach you.

Instructor: Jacque spent ten years as an instructor of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, which teaches humans how to interact with horses by understanding the psychology of the animal. She has worked as a teacher and consultant for the last ten years, helping people understand and work with their animal friends better. Initially, Jacque began with horses. Her work has grown to include dogs, cats, birds,
and even frogs. She lives in Bozeman with her husband, two children and her animal friends.

Date(s): January 29, Tuesday (1 Session)

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Fee: $20.00 We recommend early registration by January 24,Wednesday, 9:00 pm. This class requires a minimum enrollment to be held.

Bring: A photo of your animal or animals that you would like to communicate with and paper and pen. Suggested Reading: Divine Guidance, $14,95 (or CD, $19.95) by Doreen Virtue, and, Animal Speak, $19.95, by Ted Andrews, 10% discount with Class registration. Go to instructor’s website www.enlightenedbytheanimals.com/ to read more about the how animal communication works.

Dances of Universal Peace

Description: Beginning January, 2008, and going through May, The Dances of Universal Peace will be the first Saturday of the month. The Dances of Universal Peace are inspired by the wisdom and sacred phrases of the many spiritual traditions of humankind. The Dances use simple music, lyrics, and movements to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. “Peace Through the Arts,” was the vision of founder Samuel Lewis. This celebration and meditation in sound and movement is practiced in Dances around the world. We hope that you will take an hour to enjoy the dances with us. Young and old alike are invited; no experience is required.

Instructor: Constance Heidenreich is a certified Dance leader. She has been teaching and leading Dances in Montana for twelve years.

Date(s): Beginning January 5, continuing on the first Saturday of each month, through May 3
(5 Sessions) You may attend any or all sessions.

Time: 2:00-3:00 pm

Fee: Free Admission, Everyone welcome! No Enrollment deadline.

Yoga for Energizing the Body and Calming the Mind

Date(s): January 28,Monday, February 4, 11,18 and 25, Mondays. (5 Sessions)

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Fee: $40.00. We recommend early registration by 9:00 pm, Thursday, January 24. This class requires a minimum enrollment to be held.

Recommended Reading: Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramahansa Yogananda, $7.00 (10% discount with class registration.)

Bring: Wear loose comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or blanket, plus any other yoga tools you wish to use.

PLEASE NOTE:

To register for classes please call (800)788-4318 or (406)252-4398

To reserve your space in class, registration fee must be paid in full at the time of registration. Thank you.

A few things to keep in mind...

1. Classes can fill quickly, so early registration is recommended.

2. Courses with low enrollment may be cancelled. In such cases your fee will be refunded.

3. If you change you mind about a class, please call to cancel to someone else may attend.

4. In order to receive a refund, cancellation notice MUST be received at least 3 business days IN ADVANCE to the start of the class.

5. Barjon's does not send confirmation cards.

There may be scheduling changes from time to time.

We do our best to keep these pages as up-to-date as possible.

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