Certification program includes 24 hours of lecture, dance classes, discussion and practical exercises.
Registration Fee: $1260* ~ includes materials fee
*For more information regarding private training fees
and/or booking training program in your community,
please call 610-776-7045
Tahya Technique(tm) 'Healing Dance' Certification Training Program leads to certification in offering the Tahya Technique(tm) 'Healing Dance' program as a therapeutic, alternative, complementary, holistic and natural pathway to recovery from surgery (or many of life's other "bumps in the road"), restoring wellness and elevating self-esteem.
Recognized as the Lehigh Valley's "leading authority" on dances from throughout the Middle and Far East, Tahya is well-known for her classes at Northampton Community College and Lehigh Valley Hospital's Healthy You Programs as well as for her appearances at venues such as Musikfest, Mayfair, Bethlehem's Sculpture Garden Performing Arts Series, Red Hat chapter meetings, Girl Scout meetings, guest lectures at Muhlenberg college, and more.
This program is open to interested parties including but not limited to professionals employed in nursing, counseling, physical therapy, art therapy, etc. particularly those who do a significant amount of work with women in recovery (for example, women recovering from breast surgery), and/or support group administrators or facilitators. The 'Tahya Healing Dance'(tm) program introduces the healing potential within dance traditions from the Tahya Technique(tm) repertoire, i.e., drumming & dance movements "grounded"/rooted in the sacred and secular traditions of North Africa, and the Middle & Far East. The intent is to introduce these arts as accessible tools for relaxation, reconnecting with our deeper selves (and each other), increasing individual creativity and reviving one's health & well being.
This is a 24-hour training program, offered over the course of four 6-hour classes. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Training includes lecture, participatory movement classes, discussion, "homework" assignments and demonstration of knowledge gained via modeling a sample program developed. DVD, glossary of terms, suggested music list, bibliography and lesson plans are among handouts included. Trainees will be critiqued throughout training and must demonstrate complete comrehension of program prior to award of certificate.
In order to facilitate everyone's full lifestyle and schedule,
training is compartmentalized into four segments as follows:
1st weekend:
INTRO ~ Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
PART I ~ Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
Followed by next weekend:
PART II ~ Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
PART IV ~ Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
*one-hour lunch break at 1 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Friday night intro is a prerequisite for participation in Part I. Similarly, Part I must be completed before registering for Part II. If any one of these dates is incompatible with your schedule, contact Tahya for future dates/programming. You will be eligible for future programming within 12 months of initial training, provided you maintain your receipt(s) PLUS your Intro and/or Part 1 completion award(s).
2. Upon successful completion of Part I, participants will be "armed" with new ideas and will become eligible for Part II of the training leading to certificate award for Tahya Technique "Healing Dance" (tm) program. This training will equip you to offer programming in your community!
The Tahya Technique "Healing Dance" (tm) program uses ancient dance traditions as a pathway to relaxation and healing. YOU can give others the opportunity to expand their imagination, creativity, individual growth and fulfillment ~ important components to recovering a personal, spiritual connection to health, which complements one's recovery process.
There are several ways the program may be offered. For example:
A one-time 'Healing Dance' introductory program for support groups (with follow-up when invited to return) and/or a four-class series of one-hour 'Healing Dance' programs held on a weekly or monthly basis.
The idea is that 'Healing Dance' participants are introduced to exploring Danse Orientale for healing, joy and vitality via gentle guidance through soft and fluid movements affording greater range of movement and flexibility as well as heightened sense of body image and self esteem.
After participating in the 'Healing Dance' program (one or more times), if further interest is sparked in pursuit of learning more about these ancient arts ~ May the blessings be! Extensive links and resources are listed at the TAHYA website. Specifically, the Tahya Class Schedule page and/or the Tahya Resources page where one might find an instructor in one's community to facilitate an expanded vocabulary of movement ~ e.g., Shira's website, for example; Zaghareet! Magazine website for another, have expansive teachers lists categorized by U.S. states and other countries throughout the world.
Tahya is also willing to travel to bring this program to health care professionals in your community.
Contact Tahya: 610-776-7045 / tahya@tahya.com
This program is targeted for health care professionals *and* is also open to any/ALL individuals interested in:
- CREATIVE ways to CONNECT with your clients
- IMPROVING the MIND/BODY CONNECTION in your patients
- INNOVATIVE methods of healing through MOVEMENT and DANCE
NOTE: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the
Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
For more information, contact Tahya: 610-776-7045 / tahya@tahya.com
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- David Amram
internationally-acclaimed composer,
conductor, and multi-instrumentalist.
"After observing the profound 'healing' taking place with Tahya's students who are Cancer survivors, I was instantly moved and realized the urgency to spread the word to therapeutic communities at large. Without reservation I endorse Tahya's work as a beautiful, effective complement to any traditional therapy model."
- Lori Cotler, MA, CMT,
Professor of Music Therapy,
New School University, NYC
"Tahya's 'Healing Dance' is a prime example of a mind/body program that functions as both physical and mental therapy. As an instructor, Tahya demonstrates compassion and enthusiasm as she motivates and encourages her participants to connect with their physical, emotional and spiritual self."
- Connie Fehr, MS, CHES
Exercise Specialist
Healthy You Programs
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Lehigh Valley, PA
"Tahya made us all feel special. We danced with veils, tapped the rhythm on frame drums,
and connected to movements rich in women's history and healing rituals."
- Monica McAghon
Easton, PA
NOTE: Read Monica's complete testimony ~ click here
"I think it's wonderful... It doesn't hurt what I've done [as a surgeon] - it complements it.
I helped treat the cancer, this has helped (my patient's) mind and spirit."
- Dr. Marian McDonald
Lehigh Valley, PA
"Tahya is a talented artist and an engaging facilitator.
Her program is an interactive experience which is both memorable and impactful."
- Paulo Mattioli
world-renowned percussionist,
educator and instrument designer
Founder, FitRhythms
Los Angeles, CA
"As a lyme disease victim, I have found this dance to be very beneficial in aiding my recovery.
It has helped me to put aside all other things, just for a moment . . .
and focus on myself ~ mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
Tahya has a special gift that she graciously shares with others."
- Joan Orchard
Lehigh Valley, PA
"Tahya creates a template that we can translate to any challenge. By encouraging us to explore the wisdom of the goddess archetypes via the ancient arts of dancing and drumming, we are able to mindfully connect with our own inner wisdom and shed light on our everyday issues revealing a healing pathway."
- Therese Swift-Hahn
Bella Scrittura Design
Mount Laurel, NJ
"Thank you very much for presenting a workhop at our Survivors Conference.
Participants enjoyed your workshop very much.
We had a successful conference because of your participation."
- Karen Schiavone, Cancer Control Specialist
Lehigh Valley Unit American Cancer Society
To schedule a
date to bring this training program to your community:
E-mail: Tahya@tahya.com
610-776-7045
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