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Upcoming Events
Winter Wellness Workshop at Blackbird Bistro
Winter Wellness Workshop at Blackbird Bistro
Winter Wellness Workshop at Blackbird Bistro
Tuesday 11/12, 6-9pm
$60
Join Herbalist Maryalyce Merritt for a special "make and take" class at the Blackbird Bistro. You will learn about the immune system and how to boost our immune system using all natural herbal remedies. Students will have an opportunity to make 3 remedies: Fire Cider for immune boosting, Breathe Easy inhaler for nasal congestion, and elderberry syrup. (Elderberry syrup instructions and DIY kits will go home with everyone). All instructions and materials will be provided.
Book online to reserve your space.
Reiki 1 Certification
Winter Wellness Workshop at Blackbird Bistro
Winter Wellness Workshop at Blackbird Bistro
Tuesday evenings 1/7-1/28
6:30-8:30pm
$275
Reiki is an amazing and extremely effective healing modality that taps into Universal Life Source (Chi...Mana...Holy Spirit) to restore body, mind, & spirit to wholeness and wellness. We teach Reiki Level 1 as a 4 week class. Reiki will open you to infinite possibilities and help to clarify your life path. Learning Reiki is opening yourself to miracles in beautiful and profound ways so that healing may take place. Reiki is life-changing!
We will meet on 4 Tuesday evenings
Deposits are due no later than
Call or register online to reserve your space
(845) 244-0844 (voice or text)
Crystal Healing Certification
Winter Wellness Workshop at Blackbird Bistro
The Science & Art of Herbalism
Wednesday evenings
Choose in-person or online
1/8-4/16
$650 in-person
$750 online
12 Weeks + 3 week internship
for a total of 15 weeks
This class is available in person or online.
Learn in depth how to to use crystals in multiple aspects of healing. You will be taught how crystals work, what applications to use them in, and contra-indications. You will learn about each stone we use, and also delve very deeply into the Chakra system.
Students will learn how to handle and use healing crystals safely, how to make gem elixirs, how to perform client intake, and how to use science and intuition in this modality. Homework assignments are given every week to reinforce class materials.
During the internship, students will gain confidence by offering healing sessions to the community in our Healing By Donation program.
Upon completion of class requirements, assignments, and internship, students will be awarded their Practitioner Certification.
Deposits are due no later than 12/31
Call or register online to reserve your space
(845) 244-0844 (voice or text).
The Science & Art of Herbalism
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 1 Certification
The Science & Art of Herbalism
Monthly on Sundays
beginning 2/23/25
11am-4pm
$1500
This is a year-long class meeting one Sunday per month from 11am-5pm
You are your own healer!
This certification class meets on the last Sunday of each month for approximately 6 hours per class
Akasha's Journey is thrilled to teach "The Science & Art of Herbalism Course" featuring time honored curriculum by Rosemary Gladstar. Considered by many to be one of the finest study courses on herbalism available in this country, The Science & Art of Herbalism offers a comprehensive overview of herbalism and prepares the student to competently and effectively use herbs for home health care. It’s an excellent introduction for the beginner/intermediate herbalism student and for people interested in using herbs for personal health care for their families and friends. If you are planning to become an herbalist and an herbal practitioner, this course provides the foundation and the basic knowledge needed. For the more advanced student, it provides an excellent review and a solid foundation upon which to build their own studies. In this 10-lesson course plus you will learn all of the basics of herbalism from hands on preparation and medicine making to plant identification and hundreds of herbal recipes for health and healing. Herbalism is for everyone interested in self-health, well being and healing and is easy for everyone to learn The Lessons are designed to provide practical, hands-on experience with each assignment designed to enrich your personal experience with the plant world.
REGISTRATION ENDS December 31, 2024 Your Cost $1150 + $350 non refundable deposit for a total of $1500.
The cost includes: all instruction, materials (Rosemary's core curriculum, herbs, jars, bottles, more), correspondence course ($425 value), class time, hands-on herbal labs, correction of all homework, a certificate from Sage Mountain signed by Rosemary Gladstar upon completion. A non-refundable $350
Deposit due by 12/31/24 to hold your seat. Balance Due 1/31/25. Installment plans available for the balance. All homework and the final exam must be submitted to receive your certificate. There are no refunds or make-up days for missed classes. Attendance is the responsibility of the student. We will be following COVID protocols for each class. If we are not able to meet in person for any classes, we may modify that class format to meet via Zoom and we will modify lab work if necessary.
We are offering $250 off if the course is paid in full by 11/1/24
Deposits are due no later than 12/31/24
Call or register online to reserve your space
(845) 244-0844 (voice or text)
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 1 Certification
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 1 Certification
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 1 Certification
Monday evenings
COMING
7-9pm
$350
This is a 5 week class meeting Monday evenings from 7-9pm
The wait is over! Tuning Fork Healing is back! Level 1 is the first in a series of Sound Healing classes where we will learn the effects of sound waves on the body, mind, & spirit.
Tuning Forks can be used alone or in combined with other healing modalities. They combine well with Western Medicine, and amplify and/or enhance all forms of healing energy work.
Cost of the class series is $350 & requires pre-registration & a non-refundable deposit of $150 per person no later than 6/15 so that materials can be ordered.
Each student will receive a workbook, hand outs, a tuning fork set, striker, & test materials. There will be written homework exercises as well as practical hands-on requirement for certification.
This modality involves the use of a variety of different tuning forks in a typical healing session.
Sound waves are used to affect many systems of the physical body as well as brain waves and even our electromagnetic fields. Studies have shown that wound and vibration can even cause nerves to regenerate. Tuning Forks can be used on people, animals, plants, and minerals, and there is no age limit to who can benefit from them.
Register for this unique and amazing class and come learn with us!
Deposits are due no later than
Call or register online to reserve your space
(845) 244-0844 (voice or text)
Reiki 2 Certification
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 1 Certification
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 1 Certification
Tuesday evenings
COMING
$350
We teach Level 2 Reiki as a 3 week class with a required internship of giving approximately 12 Reiki healing sessions.
We will meet weekly for 7 classes.
Level 2 - 3 Classes, 1 attunement plus internship
Reiki Level II is all about learning how to give Reiki to others when they are present and also from a distance. At this level, students learn about proper hand placement, energy field scanning, how to properly perform client intake, the importance of obtaining permission from a client, and practitioner ethics. Students will be required to participate in a 4 week internship offering Reiki by donation to the local community, and will be directly supervised by their Reiki Master.
The cost for this class includes all written materials.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space.
Deposits are due no later than
Call or register online to reserve your space
(845) 244-0844 (voice or text)
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 2 Certification
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 2 Certification
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 2 Certification
Monday evenings COMING
7-9pm
$350
The wait is over! Tuning Fork Healing is back!
Level 2 is the in a series of Sound Healing classes where we will learn the effects of sound waves on the body, mind, & spirit.
This is a 4 week class meeting Monday evenings from 7-9pm
Cost of the class series is $350 & requires pre-registration & a non-refundable deposit of $150 per person no later than 7/1 so that materials can be ordered.
Each student will receive a workbook, hand outs, and an Om tuning fork. There will be homework exercises as well as practical hands-on requirement for certification.
Students in this class will be taught:
kinesiology, muscle testing techniques, intro to reflexology & how to use tuning forks on the reflex points, referral points of the body,
Zone Therapy, using tuning forks on the zones of the body, and working with the OM tuning fork.
Register for this unique and amazing class and come learn with us!
Deposits are due no later than
Call or register online to reserve your space
(845) 244-0844 (voice or text)
Reiki Master Certification
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 2 Certification
Tuning Fork Vibrational Healing Level 2 Certification
Tuesday evenings COMING
7-9pm
$495
Reiki Level 3 in our lineage is the Reiki Master Practitioner & Instructor level.
.We will meet on 4 Tuesday evenings
Level 3 - 4 Classes, 1 attunement
At this level, students are attuned with the Master Symbol, learn how to send Reiki to groups of people, and most importantly, they learn how to attune others and teach according to our lineage.
The cost for this class includes all written materials as well as a set of Reiki Grid Crystals.
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required to hold your space, and the balance can be paid weekly.
Former Reiki students may arrange to audit this class, as there are updates to the materials and manual. There will be a small fee for auditing students that is for updated material.
Deposits are due no later than
Call or register online to reserve your space
(845) 244-0844 (voice or text)
About Akasha's Journey
Metaphysical Online Shop
Our shop which is stocked with products for your journey. We have 1200+ products which include crystals, books for all ages, games, Tarot and oracle decks, hand crafted rune sets, hand crafted scrying mirrors, music, teas by Harney & Sons and Simpson & Vail, hand crafted jewelry, essential oils, flower essences, herbal remedies, herbs, bath/body products, natural home goods, and so very much more. Many of our products are made in-house or by local artisans whenever possible.
We ship and deliver! Visit the link to our online store!
In-Person & Online Classes
Maryalyce is a teaching Reiki Master, Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Master Instructor, Crystal Healing Master Practitioner Instructor, Herbalist, Level 3 Tuning Fork Practitioner and Instructor, RunValdr Practitioner who is constantly taking classes to expand her offerings.
Classes
We offer TONS of classes and opportunities for personal growth. Certifications offered in Reiki, IET, Crystal Healing, Tuning Fork Therapy, RunValdr. Plus healing circles, gatherings, and more. We also book guest presenters and instructors to teach what we can't. We recognize that there are many paths that our friends are on, and we want to support you on your journeys. Visit our class pages for our schedule of current classes. Don't see it? Feel free to ask us if/when we will be offering what you're looking for.
Healing Sessions
We offer holistic healing sessions in the above listed modalities, and we often have guest readers and practitioners on site in addition to our well-qualified staff. Visit our "Book an Appointment" page to book a session with us.
Psychic Readings & Intuitive Counseling
Make an appointment with one of our gifted readers. Whether you are seeking communication from a loved one who has passed, or you are needing intuitive guidance from your Spirit Guides or ancestors, we are lovingly able to assist you with your needs. Maryalyce reads by appointment, and we have other staff readers, psychics, and mediums who offer regular appointment times. You can read all about them on "Our Readers" Page.