Owatonna Community Education

Venture over to The Green Shack and learn how to knit! You will learn how to cast-on, and begin basic knitting and purling techniques. Starting with the basics will result in a simple scarf or hat. You will be able to choose from a larger variety of yarn colors. The Green Shack will also have extra hooks and yarn available for use or purchase. This class is offered on May 8 and May 22. Please indicate at registration if you would like to attend May 8 only ($39 per person), May 22 only ($39 per person), or both May 8 and May 22 ($65 per person).

Looking to add self-care tools to your practice? Perhaps you are looking for new ways to relax, restore, and heal? You might find yourself interested in Reiki. Reiki translates to "universal life force energy." By learning Reiki, you will find balance which will stop stress in its tracks. It will also tap into your body's healing power to combat headaches, colds, and other illnesses. In this training workshop, you will learn the history of Reiki, the guiding principles of the practice, the first symbol, and basic energetic anatomy. You will also receive an attunement to Reiki Level I which is a sacred rite to ready your body for tapping into Reiki beyond this class. This series will include an opportunity to both experience and practice Reiki. Your instructor, Shannon, is a Reiki Master, Certified Shamanic Reiki practitioner, and owner of Majestic Tree Healing.

This interactive and energetic workshop is designed for any early childhood educator or professional working with 3-5 year old children. The instructors are all former and current educators and professionals with vast experience and knowledge as to how to implement the S.M.A.R.T. program in any setting! At the workshop you will: Learn how the brain functions and is stimulated through movement, understand how to look at children developmentally, experience a variety of S.M.A.R.T. activities, participate in make & takes all while reserving time to plan.

Sound healing and Shamanic Reiki are time-honored healing modalities that can provide powerfully relaxing and potentially transformative experiences. Join Majestic Tree Energy Healing and Kismet Sound Healing for an evening of deep relaxation to release stress and unlock the healing capabilities of your body. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow and/or blanket to ensure you can relax.