Healthy Alternatives Thru Healing Arts
Holistic health is an approach to life, rather than focusing on illness, these ancient arts consider the whole person and how he/she interacts with his or her environment. Holistic heath emphasizes the connection of mind, body and spirit.
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Mon, Sep 30Orchard ParkSep 30, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USASep 30, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USAA sound bath is an immersion in the sounds and vibrational frequencies of quartz singing bowls tuned to the frequency of nature. The Session begins with a short guided meditation followed by the tones of the singing bowls. Your only job is to sit back and relax, and enjoy. Often in a relaxed state..
Fri, Sep 06Orchard ParkSep 06, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USASep 06, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USAJoin Kelly Wahl as she leads you through the different breathing techniques to not only calm but to invigorate, circulate and cleanse. In this class we will learn: The different styles of breathing including: resting, somatic, meditative, cathartic and diaphragmatic. Discover essential oils to pr...
Fri, Jul 26Clarence Senior CenterJul 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAJul 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAJanet will guide you on a Meditative Journey that will result in deep relaxation. This process helps you to go within and begin a healing whether it be a mental, emotional or physical issue you would like to let go of. Each participant will also receive a mini energy clearing from Janet. Our ener...
Fri, Jul 26Clarence Senior CenterJul 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAJul 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAw/ Susan Krystaf A sound bath is an immersion in the sounds and vibrational frequenciesof quartz singing bowls tuned to the frequency of nature. The session begins with a short guided meditation followed by the tones of the singing bowls. Your only job is to sit back and relax, and enjoy. Often...
Tue, Jul 16Clarence Senior CenterJul 16, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAJul 16, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAwith Carolyn Zimmermann Heart Rhythms Drum Circle Introduction to magic, fun and healing power of recreational music making. No skill required, and appropriate for all fitness levels. The program offers a unique activities with proven health promoting strategies including self expression...
Mon, Jul 15Orchard Park Senior CenterJul 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park Senior Center, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USAJul 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park Senior Center, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USAFeeling stressed or overwhelmed? Need a break? Caregivers are so busy nuturing others that they rarely have the time to stop and listen to their bodies. This is a shame because the body isa beautiful resource of untapped wisdom and gifts. Nuture yourself and enjoy the support of other caregivers...
Fri, Jul 12Clarence Senior CenterJul 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAJul 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAQigong, while not well known locally, is quickly becoming popular for its ability to help people deal with stress and anxiety,while being gentle and nurturing! The slow rhythmic movements,along with guided imagery or visualizations, helps the body, mind and emotions! It’s easy to do, and not..
Wed, Jul 10Cheektowaga Senior CenterJul 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMCheektowaga Senior Center, 3349 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY 14227, USAJul 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMCheektowaga Senior Center, 3349 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY 14227, USAQigong, while not well known locally, is quickly becoming popular for its ability to help people deal with stress and anxiety,while being gentle and nurturing! The slow rhythmic movements,along with guided imagery or visualizations, helps the body, mind and emotions! It’s easy to do, and not..
Tue, Jul 09Akron Senior CenterJul 09, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMAkron Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd, Akron, NY 14001, USAJul 09, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMAkron Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd, Akron, NY 14001, USAwith Carolyn Zimmermann Heart Rhythms Drum Circle Introduction to magic, fun and healing power of recreational music making. No skill required, and appropriate for all fitness levels. The program offers a unique activities with proven health promoting strategies including self expression, group sup
Tue, Jul 02Amherst Senior CenterJul 02, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMAmherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14228, USAJul 02, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMAmherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14228, USAQigong, while not well known locally, is quickly becoming popular for its ability to help people deal with stress and anxiety,while being gentle and nurturing! The slow rhythmic movements,along with guided imagery or visualizations, helps the body, mind and emotions! It’s easy to do, and not..
Tue, Jul 02Clarence Senior CenterJul 02, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAJul 02, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAFamily Caregivers Invited @ No Charge Join Caren Kolerski, a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher for 10 years, to experience the fun, interactive world-wide practice of Laughter Yoga Wellness. Mind, body and spirit are engaged as participants combine laugher exercises with yoga breath, gentle stretch
Wed, Jun 26BuffaloJun 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMBuffalo, 276 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209, USAJun 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMBuffalo, 276 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209, USAwith Carolyn Zimmermann Heart Rhythms Drum Circle Introduction to magic, fun and healing power of recreational music making. No skill required, and appropriate for all fitness levels. The program offers a unique activities with proven health promoting strategies including self expression...
Wed, Jun 26Elma CenterJun 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMElma Center, 1860 Bowen Rd, Elma, NY 14059, USAJun 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMElma Center, 1860 Bowen Rd, Elma, NY 14059, USAQigong, while not well known locally, is quickly becoming popular for its ability to help people deal with stress and anxiety,while being gentle and nurturing! The slow rhythmic movements,along with guided imagery or visualizations, helps the body, mind and emotions! It's easy to do, and not comp...
Mon, Jun 24Orchard ParkJun 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USAJun 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USAJoin Caren Kolerski, a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher for 10 years, to experience the fun, interactive world-wide practice of Laughter Yoga Wellness. Mind, body and spirit are engaged as participants combine laugher exercises with yoga breath, gentl estretching, child like playfulness and...
Fri, Jun 21Orchard ParkJun 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USAJun 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMOrchard Park, 4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USAwith Janet Deese Janet will guide you on a Meditative Journey that will result in deep relaxation. This process helps you to go within and begin a healing whether it be a mental, emotional or physical issue you would like to let go of. Each participant will also receive a mini energy clearing...
Fri, Jun 21Clarence Senior CenterJun 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAJun 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMClarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd, Clarence, NY 14031, USAwith Wendy Lane A healing circle is a brave,inclusive space where all members learn from and listen deeply to each other. The circle is a deeper way of being together which is protected by the group agreements. We will engage in deep listening, benefit from the collective wisdom of the circle and ho
Tue, Jun 18Shiller Park Senior CenterJun 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMShiller Park Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14211, USAJun 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMShiller Park Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14211, USAQigong, while not well known locally, is quickly becoming popular for its ability to help people deal with stress and anxiety,while being gentle and nurturing! The slow rhythmic movements,along with guided imagery or visualizations, helps the body, mind and emotions! It's easy to do, and not comp...
Fri, Jun 14BuffaloJun 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMBuffalo, 1974 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210, USAJun 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMBuffalo, 1974 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210, USAThe annual Conference offers those with a mental health diagnosis the opportunity to experience holistic alternatives to assist with wellness and recovery. This is for peers and their professional caregivers. Peers $15, Professionals $25 Includes two morning and two afternoon sessions...
Mission
HAHA is dedicated to promoting awareness of holistic alternatives to mental health consumers and their professional care coordinators, economically disadvantaged and disabled individuals through seminars, annual conferences and workshops, in order to empower and promote choice to help these individuals maintain wellness and assist in their recovery.
Vision
Provide holistic focused services that promote emotional wellness to individuals, families and communities
Promoting Wellness Through Holistic Arts Mind, Body and SpiritWhat is Holistic Health
Holistic Health emphasizes the connection of the mind, body and spirit. Individuals are made up of interdependent parts, comprised of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components. When one part is not working at it’s best, it impacts all of the other parts. The goal of holistic care is to achieve maximum functioning at all levels.
Using holistic care incorporates people taking responsibility for their own level of well-being. It also includes taking charge of your own health care, and making choices daily to achieve the best outcome.
Holistic Arts
Holistic Arts include programs such as Reiki, Tia Chi, QiGong, Aromatherapy, Herbology, Chiropractic Care, Massages, Drumming, Laugher Wellness, Art Therapy and many more. HAHA incorporates the opportunities to experience these things in our conferences and programs.
Who Benefits from Holistic Care
Everyone can benefit from utilizing Holistic Care. Often times holistic care is integrated in traditional medicine as a means to reach the best outcome. Over the past 15 years or so Holistic Care has been recognized as more acceptable to the general public, as well as to Health Care Providers and Insurance Companies.
Why HAHA?
HAHA is dedicated to assisting those with a mental health diagnosis, including those financially disadvantaged to receive tools that will promote the health and well-being of the “ Whole” person. This has been our goal since 2001.
We are a 501C3 non-profit agency. HAHA functions solely on the donations of our generous donors.
In the Fall of 2022 HAHA also received a wonderful grant to assist Family Caregivers by offering them the opportunity to experience holistic modalities to be utilized to reduce stress, improve overall health and resiliency. More can be found on the Exhale Page.
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