a chance to help the state of bodywork TODAY!!!

Sorry for the last min notice on this, I tried to get people through
other channels than Pangaea. However, I don't feel we have enough
people to effect change…

Tonight at 6pm in Springfield, there will be a meeting to enhance
massage therapy training in the state of Mass. The event involves a
free dinner, open floor discussion, and a chance to view the curriculum
of Branford Hall's massage therapy program. Also, you can check out
some really fun books geared towards massage and bodywork. In addition
all participants will receive a gift certificate for a free massage.

Don't call or email: just show up at 5:45

189 Brookdale Dr
Springfield, MA 01104

Do your part to help massage and bodywork!

Howdy Folks!

Just wanted to let you know the dates are now finalized for the fall
semester of the healing arts immersion. They can be viewed at
www.pinh.org click on the calendar icon.

Blessings,

Stephen

Howdy Y'all,

Just wanted to let you know PANGAEA having another open house and tea
party THIS SUNDAY starting at 6:00pm. At open house we have wine,
cheese, snacks and we get together and meet each other. Everyone is
welcome, all are invited! And this is a great time to ask any
questions you may have about the healing arts immersion!

About Pangaea:

We are a small school here in the valley offering workshops and 3
month immersions covering a huge variety of healing modalities
including medical massage, hydrotherapy, herbalism, aromatherapy,
traditional Japanese Reiki, polarity therapy, craniosacral, ayurvedic
& taoist medical theory, acupressure, anatomy for the healer,
shamanism, meditation, and more! Our trainings are ideal for both
beginners just starting-out and also are excellent continuing ed for
the professional looking to deepen their body of knowledge. So come
enjoy some tea or wine and snacks, peruse our sweet lending library,
and check us out! Here's the details...

When: Sunday July 13th, 6 pm
Where: Pangaea Institute of Natural Healing
             Arts & Industry Building Studio #460
             221 Pine St
             Florence, MA 01062
Contact: 413-241-7347
              www.pinh.org
              admissions@...

Hope to see you there!

Peas,

Stephen

Howdy Y'all,

We are having an Open House & Tea Party, this Sunday July 13^th at the new PANGAEA!

Come check out the new space, the library, and hang out! Newbie's, oldies, and wiggle worms welcome. We'll have wine, snacks, and of course, tea. Stephen will be there to answer any questions about the new Healing Arts Immersion – this fall! This is your chance to sign up early and get a super deal!
 

So come, bring your friends and tell people – you know the people I'm talking about the healers, the dreamers, the free thinkers – folks who would find a home at Pangaea.

It sure would be great to see you all (again!) Pssst! It starts at 6pm.

Peace,

Seemore Bones

Howdy,

Stephen here. Just looking for the laptop which was at Pangaea. Has
anyone seen it? Did someone borrow it? Did you tell me? Did I zone
out? Did it sprout wings or legs? Technology is crazy these days, I
might have missed the memo on that. But I could have sworn that was
impossible.

Yeah, our laptop disappeared. Which is a bit of a bummer and setback
to the multimedia portion of the library. So, if you know anything
about it, let me know. But, I doubt you do.

I am really writing to say that if you have a computer, that works,
and would like to donate to the library we are looking for these types
of things. we are also looking for personal cd players, a PowerPoint
projector (AKA video projector), and as always, a helping hand.

Just a reminder that the library is now open on Mondays from 1 – 4pm.
Which is a great resource to students, practitioners, and even
students from other schools like say, massage school, or acupuncture
school, or herb school. So bring your friends, all are welcome at Pangaea.

The library, is kind of an awesome project that hasn't really been
done before. What is it? well, its full of books, not just lame books
vaguely about healing, but really awesome books – some are very hard
to find, some are rather detailed, some are very expensive, most are
very helpful to body workers, healers, and armchair enthusiasts – and
some are just silly little things that have little or no business
being there but I haven't had the heart to toss them… So come, have a
cup of tea on me, and read a book! It might just save your life!

Peas,

Stephen

Howdy Folks,

Just an update to let you know, the phone number to contact Pangaea is
241-7347. So all questions, comments, and other reasons to call
Pangaea should be directed to that number. Jade and I just get too
many calls at home about work, so in an effort to save the sanctity of
our home, please call the Pangaea number for Pangaea business.

Happy happy nice weather!

Stephen

Hello beautiful people.  My name is Dianna and I will be creating your
new student ID/library cards for Pangaea.  Heres what I need from you.

Your full name
Your date of birth
and a small jpeg, or gif picture of you

Please email me this info at the following email addy:

saturnreturnsnow@...

If you do not have a picture of yourself..give pangaea a call and
maybe we can meet up and use my camera phone or the digital camera at
pangaea.

Namaste
Dianna

Howdy Folks,

>>>Seemore here for a special bones report. I just wanted to say, the
library is up and running! So come on by this Monday, or any Monday
from now until the end of time, from 1 – 4pm to check out our books!
Actually, book check outs aren't quite ready yet, but you can come,
have tea on me, and read, take notes, and just hang with your friends
at Pangaea!

{ ALSO } SUMMER PROGRAM

The summer program needs one more student in order to make it work! So
please send someone our way! We're talkin' reflexology, reiki,
polarity, acupressure, and shamanism all blended together in a tasty
blueberry smoothie just right for the summer heat! This is a twelve
week course, taught during the day, Tuesday – Thursday and anyone can
join! It starts the first week of June.

See you there!

Seemore Bones, CEO
(413)241-7347

admissions@...

www.pinh.org

Pangaea Institute
Of Natural Healing

New Work-study Position | Starts ASAP | Pay off your tuition | Attend all classes

Pangaea is looking for a reliable work-study student who is enrolled or wishes to enroll in the apprenticeship program, who is able to attend most classes, and has an additional 20 hours per week for work-trade.

Student must have access to a computer. Must be able to operate word processing software such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or a quick leaner.

What will the training include?

The entire Healing Arts Apprenticeship Program:

• Western and Energetic Anatomy
• Medical Massage
• Biodynamic Craniosacral
• 5-element acupressure
• Whole Body Reflexology
• Traditional Japanese Reiki

What will the work include?

20 hours per week, much of which can be done from home and over the internet.

• Designing and distributing flyers
• Phone calls and reminders to students
• Organization
• Preparing presentations (for instructor)
• Class room set-up and clean up
• Miscellaneous related jobs
•  

The Details:

• WSA begins work a couple weeks before class begins
• WSA must be self motivated and meet weekly and project deadlines
• WSA must attend class, be on time, and exemplify a good student
• WSA will turn in a work-trade time sheet each week detailing work completed
• WSA will attend meetings and other gatherings pertaining to the institute
• WSA ends work obligations a couple weeks AFTER class ends

More about the type of work:

Flyering is your number one priority. WSA will utilize an existing flyering root as well as enhance the route by adding more flyer boards as they appear. WSAs post more than 100 flyers per week!

WSA will check the school voice mail ONCE A DAY (Monday - Saturday / or Sunday - Friday if you prefer) and return or forward all messages to the proper person.

When not flyering, emailing, or making phone calls, WSA will transcribe recorded classes, develop class handouts, and assist in developing flyers.

Flyering roots, classes, and meetings will be in Western Mass, mostly in the Northampton area, flyering roots are from the hill towns to Springfield and beyond!

What will it NOT include?

This is NOT a free ride. Work Study Apprentices (WSAs) are required to work or pay for tuition in order to attend class.

Interested?

 

Send an email asap and include in it a letter of introduction (even if we are the best of friends) telling me why you would be the best for the job!

 

Along with this letter send a picture, list of references (at least one prof. one personal), and a resume, CV, or something creative to make up for it.

 

This is a very popular position, so apply quickly, don't drag, or you'll miss out!

oh and one more thing!

REFLEXOLOGY

There is a small reflexology class that has been happening
un-anounced. Those of you who have taken reflexology, but want to
brush up on your foot-technique... you are welcome to join us this
friday to learn, relearn, or brush up on the foot sequence. Q & A
welcome. Bring your charts, hands, and feet! Spike Nard Foot Baths
upon request!
10:30 - 2:30

--- In PINH@yahoogroups.com, "Pangaea Institute" <stephen@...> wrote:
>
> Howdy Folks!
>
> Seemore Bones here, for another bones report!
>
> AFH 101 pm
>
> Yeppers, its Summer. Well, it aint summer, its still spring, but it
> might as well be summer, the weathers nice, heck its hot! I waited all
> winter for the chill in my bones (that's all I got) to go away, and
> now… its gone! Heehaw!
>
> Its warm! I want to dance! And sing! And play in the sun! I want to
> travel the globe and join a coalition! I want to wear a bikini and put
> on sun lotion… oh wait… um… I mean…
>
> I mean, I want to go to class! This Tuesday!
>
> Tuesday Evening we will reconvene the "Anatomy for the Healer: A4H
> 101" pm class. We took a little break in there, due to scheduling
> mishaps and Jade's departure for Californ-i-a. But its time to get our
> ASIS(es) back to class! So to rock things of we will be having our
> "Simi-Annual (first time ever) don't blast off to never never land
> Pizza Party! (SADBOTNNLPP)"
>
> So we'll see you in class Tuesday Evening for Pop, Pizza, and the
> muscular system.
>
> Not enrolled in the Tuesday evening class, yet? There is no time like
> the present to join. Come on in this Tuesday, no RSVP necessary, and
> we'll take care of the enrolement over pizza. A4H 101 is a part of a
> year long training in eastern, western, and energetic anatomy. More
> info at www.pinh.org
>
>
> NEW LOCATION
>
> As you probably know, we got the space! We have a new space in
> Florence, MA. It is big, bright, and totally swank! Or it will be once
> it's painted, fixed up, and we are moved in! You can help! We have the
> plans, the supplies are being researched and purchased ASAP, and we
> need hands to help. So if you would like to volunteer, this is your
> opportunity to help Pangaea take this necessary step forward.
>
> Rescheduled classes:
>
> Yep, we rescheduled some classes. Not a move we like to make, but its
> better than canceling. So next month there will be one more workshop,
> and we will be meeting TOMORROW (Sunday) and NEXT SUNDAY as well.
>
> All other workshops and classes are As Scheduled. There is a nasty
> rumor going around that workshops are every-other-weekend. While this
> is often the case, it is not always so. There are at least one
> workshop per month, two most months, and if and when a workshop is
> moved, it will be placed in the following month (when ever possible)
> this doe not change the rest of the schedule. Please download your own
> copy of the schedule. It has not changed since it was published. It is
> the most accurate and reliable way of knowing when class is. Teachers
> and fellow students can make misstatements about the next class date,
> but the schedule does not lye.
>
> Speaking of that: My apologies for the Muscle Workshop
>
> As you know, the muscle workshop had to be moved. It will be moved to
> MAY. Next month, if there is a weekend you would prefer the muscle
> class NOT to fall on, let us know ASAP. Otherwise it will be scheduled
> at Stephen's convenience.
>
>
> Apprentices Needed
>
> Diggin' the program? Want it to be even more fun and exciting? We'll
> lets get the word out! Students can start the Healing Arts
> Apprenticeship at any time! The best time for them to start, is now!
> We are looking for 3 – 5 new students who wish to develop their skills
> as a bodyworker, who are looking to expand their horizons with the
> theory and advanced technique that is only available here, if you know
> someone who wants to learn reflexology, medical massage, hydrotherapy,
> aromatherapy, or integrative Taoist and Ayurvedic theory, bring them
> to class. Their first Tuesday evening is free, or they can drop in for
> a short segment of a workshop. Consider yourself and your friends
invited!
>
> Summer Immersion
>
> We are doing a summer immersion version, (say that nine times fast
> "immersion version, immersion version…" of the program this summer. It
> is a 12 week program, which meets 3 days a week, 5 hours a day. If you
> know someone interested in the program but can't make the year
> commitment, this might be for them!
>
> The Immersion also includes, get this, guest lecturers, Biodynamic
> Cranio-Sacral and 5-element acupressure! Apprentices can sign up for
> these extras at no additional charge!
>
> Bodywork BODYWORK BODYWORK!
>
> Apprentices get 2 free sessions a month with Stephen. Schedule yours
> today!
>
> Well, I do reckon that about RAPs it up!
>

Howdy Folks!

Seemore Bones here, for another bones report!

AFH 101 pm

Yeppers, its Summer. Well, it aint summer, its still spring, but it
might as well be summer, the weathers nice, heck its hot! I waited all
winter for the chill in my bones (that's all I got) to go away, and
now… its gone! Heehaw!

Its warm! I want to dance! And sing! And play in the sun! I want to
travel the globe and join a coalition! I want to wear a bikini and put
on sun lotion… oh wait… um… I mean…

I mean, I want to go to class! This Tuesday!

Tuesday Evening we will reconvene the "Anatomy for the Healer: A4H
101" pm class. We took a little break in there, due to scheduling
mishaps and Jade's departure for Californ-i-a. But its time to get our
ASIS(es) back to class! So to rock things of we will be having our
"Simi-Annual (first time ever) don't blast off to never never land
Pizza Party! (SADBOTNNLPP)"

So we'll see you in class Tuesday Evening for Pop, Pizza, and the
muscular system.

Not enrolled in the Tuesday evening class, yet? There is no time like
the present to join. Come on in this Tuesday, no RSVP necessary, and
we'll take care of the enrolement over pizza. A4H 101 is a part of a
year long training in eastern, western, and energetic anatomy. More
info at www.pinh.org


NEW LOCATION

As you probably know, we got the space! We have a new space in
Florence, MA. It is big, bright, and totally swank! Or it will be once
it's painted, fixed up, and we are moved in! You can help! We have the
plans, the supplies are being researched and purchased ASAP, and we
need hands to help. So if you would like to volunteer, this is your
opportunity to help Pangaea take this necessary step forward.

Rescheduled classes:

Yep, we rescheduled some classes. Not a move we like to make, but its
better than canceling. So next month there will be one more workshop,
and we will be meeting TOMORROW (Sunday) and NEXT SUNDAY as well.

All other workshops and classes are As Scheduled. There is a nasty
rumor going around that workshops are every-other-weekend. While this
is often the case, it is not always so. There are at least one
workshop per month, two most months, and if and when a workshop is
moved, it will be placed in the following month (when ever possible)
this doe not change the rest of the schedule. Please download your own
copy of the schedule. It has not changed since it was published. It is
the most accurate and reliable way of knowing when class is. Teachers
and fellow students can make misstatements about the next class date,
but the schedule does not lye.

Speaking of that: My apologies for the Muscle Workshop

As you know, the muscle workshop had to be moved. It will be moved to
MAY. Next month, if there is a weekend you would prefer the muscle
class NOT to fall on, let us know ASAP. Otherwise it will be scheduled
at Stephen's convenience.


Apprentices Needed

Diggin' the program? Want it to be even more fun and exciting? We'll
lets get the word out! Students can start the Healing Arts
Apprenticeship at any time! The best time for them to start, is now!
We are looking for 3 – 5 new students who wish to develop their skills
as a bodyworker, who are looking to expand their horizons with the
theory and advanced technique that is only available here, if you know
someone who wants to learn reflexology, medical massage, hydrotherapy,
aromatherapy, or integrative Taoist and Ayurvedic theory, bring them
to class. Their first Tuesday evening is free, or they can drop in for
a short segment of a workshop. Consider yourself and your friends invited!

Summer Immersion

We are doing a summer immersion version, (say that nine times fast
"immersion version, immersion version…" of the program this summer. It
is a 12 week program, which meets 3 days a week, 5 hours a day. If you
know someone interested in the program but can't make the year
commitment, this might be for them!

The Immersion also includes, get this, guest lecturers, Biodynamic
Cranio-Sacral and 5-element acupressure! Apprentices can sign up for
these extras at no additional charge!

Bodywork BODYWORK BODYWORK!

Apprentices get 2 free sessions a month with Stephen. Schedule yours
today!

Well, I do reckon that about RAPs it up!

Hey everybody!
So just wanted to give a reminder about the upcoming class I'll be
teaching: "Herbs for the Spirit, Heart, and Mind"
Wednesday Feb 6, 7- 8:30 at my home in Northampton. Class is open to
all, with a suggested donation of $5-$15 (free to pangaea apprentices)
for those who feel compelled!

The "spirit" or "shen" has long been regarded as the connection
between the heart and mind...and we can work with spiritual and
heart-strengthening herbs in our lives to strengthen this connection.

We'll play with roses and cardamom, discuss the use of certain
essential oils and herbs, and cover some categories of herbs that
relate to this broad and important subject!

Call 413-585-0692 for directions and to register

Hope to see you there!

Peace,
Jade

Howdy Y'all

Classes will be held at our home until further notice. All classes are
as scheduled, times and dates have not changed. Call for directions.

Be Well,

Stephen

Hey! It's Andrew! I want to start doing some trades SOON! I need to
practice some massage stuff!

Anatomy for the Healer:

Tonight begins the Tuesday night portion of the A4H series. 6:30 –
9:30 pm at Indigo.
Hope to see you there!

This weekend is the first medical massage workshop of the year! The
Extremities! Class will be from 10:30 – 4:30 Saturday and Sunday!
We'll see you there!

Admin report:

I went through and changed people's settings. A lot of people where on
`individual emails' which in my experience is quite annoying to
receive all those emails. So, if I made this correction in error,
please feel free to change your settings back or email me to change
them back. Otherwise, if you where receiving tons of annoying emails
form the group… they should calm down now.

peace

Hey Guys,

This is just a reminder that January classes are almost here. So get
out your spiffy new day planners and make sure you have these dates
written in.

If you aren't signed up yet, email or call ASAP! If you're an
apprentice or already registered, we'll see you there!

Peace
January '08
• January 8th - Open House
January 8th at 6:30pm we will be holding an open house and tea party
at Indigo Massage. This will include a free lecture on Emotional
Anatomy and a raffle for a free workshop "The Human Microcosm."
• January 12th & 13th - Anatomy for the Healer: The Human Microcosm
Start our dynamic exploration of the human body with this workshop.
Whether you have studied anatomy before or this is your first time,
this program is out of this world!
• January 19th & 20th - Medical Massage Therapy: The Extremities
Join us for an exploration of trigger point, myofascial, and lymphatic
drainage of the extremities.
With special attention to rotator cuff injuries, hamstring pulls,
Achilles Heal, Charlie Horses, shin splints, menstrual pain relief,
NintendoThumb, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Howdy Folks,

Seemore Bones here with another BONES REPORT.

I'll keep it short and sweet today…
 

PANGAEA RADIO!!!

Well, sort of. Stephen is going to be on the radio TODAYNovember 30^th at 3pm! Andwouldn't you know it, but he'll be talkin' about this here institute!

Michelle McCarthy is the host of the show "It's all abouthealing." Some of you may have met Michelle in the foot reflexology class thisyear. Well, guess she liked class so much she wanted to interview Stephen forher show.

So please check it out at 1250 AM on your dial or if youcan't get it try www.realoldies1250.comand click "listen live".

So please listen and send your energy… and if you have afriend who is thinking about bodywork training listen with them, ok?

2008 Schedule has arrived!

Yep, its true. Just go to www.pinh.organd check it out! There are also some exciting changes to the apprenticeshipand some amazing new classes as well. You can download the new class catalogand check out all the new classes in there.

… and now a message from Stephen…

Ok, I made some significant changes to the schedule and someof the programs. I have added some really important classes that I hope youwill all take advantage of.

Quarters

The school year is now divided into quarters. Within thesequarters can be seen an obvious and predictable pattern. For instance Anatomyworkshops always acure on the same weekend of each month within each quarter.This will help you to plan and prepair for classes more easily.

The Anatomy for the Healer

I have re-evaluated this program and have decided to add aweekly component. I have re-organized the series with this weekly component inmind. Unlike the Exploring Reiki series which people sort of drop in from timeto time… Attendance is expected for all classes within the series forapprentices and others taking the series. Of course if your sick, dying, orabducted by aliens for the evening… well just call and let me know you'll beabsent and get the notes from a fellow student.

Clinical Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is the use of water in its three forms solid,liquid, and vapor to elicit healing. I have taught hydrotherapy in massageschools for a number of years and have added it to the curriculum at Pangaeabecause it is highly effective as a form of treatment and is complimentary tomost other forms of therapy.

Clinical Aromatherapy

Many people have been asking me to teach some workshops onaromatherapy. So, I have put together quite the program. Aromatherapy studentsare expected to take the hydrotherapy and anatomy for the healer's series asthose components are necessary for the student to fully comprehendaromatherapy.

I have divided the apprenticeship into several differentpaths for those who may be interested in some subjects but not others. Allapprentices are expected to choose a path. Those interested in all comingclasses may choose "Somatic & Energetic Medicine Path" as that is the fullapprenticeship.

Sessions

Some people aren't cashing in on their sessions… soundfamiliar? Well, this is just a friendly reminder that in order to receive thebenefit of the 2 free sessions (apprentices only) you must schedule themthrough indigo.

Jade will be offering one free herbal consult per season toall apprentices. Jade will sit down with you; discuss your health and wellnessconcerns and then design a formula specific for you. From there, you can haveyour formula filled at Goldthread Herbal Apothecary. The consultation is freeand the herbs are affordable. So, don't miss out on this opportunity.

…back to you Seemore…

Ok, well thanks y'all, check out the updated information onthe webpage for sure! Download the new class catalog as it has fulldescriptions of everything Stephen is talking about.

LAST CLASS OF THE YEAR!!!

MEDICAL MASSAGE for the internal organs
DECEMBER 8th & 9th
Discount if payment in full by December 5th

Be Well,

Seemore Bones

Hey Dan,

Thanks for the research. I don't know this guy's work at all. I
watched the lymph technique, can't say fore sure but it is different
from what I learned. I'll keep watching. Nice video though. Anyone got
a cam? Wanna help me make videos for correspondence and study guides?



--- In PINH@yahoogroups.com, sunshine supernaut <walk_among_lions@...>
wrote:
>
> dearest pinheads:
>
> While recovering from the flu I immediately succumbed
> to following our workshop last weekend, I came across
> an interesting website on medical massage.  Go to
> www.medicalmassage-edu.com and check out clips from a
> 12 volume "DVD encyclopedia" on the subject (with many
> lengthier clips available for free viewing on
> youtube.com).  Of particular interest to me was the
> material on lymphatic drainage.  If you check out DVD
> #5 there is a quick clip covering the "pumping"
> technique for opening lynphatic ducts that I know some
> of us were curious about from the previous workshop.
>
> Stephen, are you familiar with this guy?  I like his
> philosophies and teaching style but personally, I
> wouldn't know good technique from bad technique. If
> this guy's info and methods are solid and these DVDs
> were a good reference, I could see maybe investing in
> one or more of them some day.  Any thoughts or
> opinions on this guy, or any other video massage
> reference materials, would be welcome (on or off the
> Pinh list).
>
> pieceout,
>
> -D
>
>
>
>
>
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> Be a better sports nut!  Let your teams follow you
> with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now.
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>

Workshop postponed:

The Electric Body: Organ Systems East & West

I am postponing this workshop. I apologize for the inconvenience. A
lot of people who realy wanted to take this workshop couldn't make it
due to my mistake of scheduling it on thanksgiving weekend.

I don't know the date I will reschedule it for at this exact moment.
So sorry for the mishap! The good news is that out of an entire year
of classes (the first year Pangaea has been in New England) this is
only the second workshop to be postponed.

Be Well, happy holy days, eat your veggies, etc.

Stephen

dearest pinheads:

While recovering from the flu I immediately succumbed
to following our workshop last weekend, I came across
an interesting website on medical massage.  Go to
www.medicalmassage-edu.com and check out clips from a
12 volume "DVD encyclopedia" on the subject (with many
lengthier clips available for free viewing on
youtube.com).  Of particular interest to me was the
material on lymphatic drainage.  If you check out DVD
#5 there is a quick clip covering the "pumping"
technique for opening lynphatic ducts that I know some
of us were curious about from the previous workshop.

Stephen, are you familiar with this guy?  I like his
philosophies and teaching style but personally, I
wouldn't know good technique from bad technique. If
this guy's info and methods are solid and these DVDs
were a good reference, I could see maybe investing in
one or more of them some day.  Any thoughts or
opinions on this guy, or any other video massage
reference materials, would be welcome (on or off the
Pinh list).

pieceout,

-D




      
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check the front page at www.pinh.org

be well

Ok, its finally here. This moonday at 1pm, my place. Call for
directions and to confirm your presence.

585-0692

Letter to work-trade-work-study-apprentices

Howdy Folks,

First off, I want to say, you are doing a kickass job! And that I honestly, and completely appreciate your efforts in making Pangaea possible for yet another month of workshops.

You may hear me speak in terms of month to month, and that may bring up questions in your mind. Let me clarify. I have been soul(y) running Pangaea in one form or another for several years now. It started way back when when I only taught and practiced reiki. As I have grown and studied other modalities, I have added them in. When I was in Austin, Pangaea was a part time gig, I only taught once – twice a week, and the hours where much more like the ongoing classes we have now. That was then…

Now that I am here in the valley, I am taking this opportunity to truly manifest what I believe in. As all regions have an energetic archetype, I believe the valley is all about manifesting what we truly believe in. so, that is what I am doing. This is the full moon vibration of bringing things into fullness and fruition. As we do this (yeah, I said we) we must work together to smother out the knots in the muscle tissues of Pangaea.

I speak in terms of month to month, because each month Pangaea evolves a little bit more. No two months are the same (thank god) and as problems arise they are quickly dealt with. This is an evolutionary process. How Pangaea is today is not how it will be in 6 months. So let us create what we wish to see in 6 months today!

One of the biggest challenges in any organization is communication. Clear delivery! Clear reception! In the past month, having a small army of us together has been really helping me understand where I can improve on this.

So I have put together some RAP Sheets. Not familiar with the term Rap sheet? Well, basically it is usually a one page description of a project, job title, etc. Raps are for self motivated, creative individuals (like yourselves) to provide a skeleton of a framework so that you can spend your creative juices on more important pieces of the projects you are working on. You will find them in the documents section of the yahoo group. I would like them to be read ASAP. Preferably within the next 24-48 hours.

Rap sheets are living documents. That means they are always evolving and feedback is appreciated. I want you to be happy with your job and with your training. I want you to feel both that you have given enough and received enough.

If I may digress for a moment… Usui Sensei, founder of reiki believed not only that there must be compensation for training, but that it must be equal. That both the teacher and the student must feel they have given an adequate amount for their training. By giving an adequate amount, we value our training. By working for something we are more likely to utilize it to its fullest extent. That being said… I want you to believe in your contribution to Pangaea and honor your work here.

So, I have uploaded some RAP SHEETS which should help clarify any place where I may have been aloof, vague, unclear, or you just forgot what was said. These duties as described are to be followed until they are changed. That means that I am totally open to feedback and input. But until the rap sheet is changed, you will want to go ahead and do at least what is described and any additional work is always appreciated. I just want to be very clear on this… I want your feedback. I need your feedback. But as time is always ticking away, go ahead and do it as described or better and then we can adjust things later.

Now I would like to take a moment to thank you individually…

In alphabetical order as to not play favorites.

Dan – thank you for firing away at the flyers. I have heard rumor of there presence at various places around town. I haven't seen them myself, but I haven't been out much. So thank you. Keep up the good work! I hear Amherst needs a smack down.

Jade – thank you so much! Your flyering job has been most impressive. I aint seen flyring like that since the 60s.

Jenn – thank you for calling everyone. I hope they have all gotten back to you by now, and are all going to be in every class every day. but… that's their work. Yours is being that friendly receptive voice on the other end. Calling people, being a human voice, informing them without selling anything – that is awesome! Thank you.

Maddie – what can I say? That flyer is kick ass! I really enjoy the down home style, sort of radical-rebellious meets training… just what I like to see :) On those regards, I have a few more projects for you. So call me and I'll call you, one of us will get the other.

Selena – I am really excited you are taking over exploring reiki. Your talents as a teacher will be best used teaching people their highest state, meditation. I look forward to working with you on the sacred secrete super hero project. Shh…

One last thing | then I will leave you be

Absolutely need from everybody a list of flyering routes both what you have done and what you plan on doing, ideas for places, etc. I need this list so I can share it with everyone else. No secrete lists or what ever. We need a team effort, ok? We can divide up cities if you like, territories within cities, etc. but I need to know where these puppies are going. In the mean time though, be patient, keep flyering, if there is a flyer already there how is it? Does it need updating, are tabs pulled? Is it buried under a stupid cell phone flyer or is it up front and personal? Adjust, rethink, enjoy.

Rowdy Blessings,

Stephen

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THE BONES REPORT: The Official Newsletter for the Pangaea Institute of Natural Healing
SEEMORE BONES, Chief Editor for the bones report

Howdy folks!

Seemore Bones here kickin' it to you live from the Hay Market! Oh wait, I'm a skeleton… so I can't be live… nor could I be at the Hey Market. So, I am meditating and was visualizing this cup of dark roast coffee with soymilk and raw sugar… yumm om. but you know… it sounded good… anyways! Got some details for ya and here goes:

THE ELECTIC BODY

Class was freagin awesome! Oh wait, Stephen didn't bring me.Can you imagion? An anatomy class without the skeleton? What was he thinking?But I hear it went well. There is a good quality audio recording from it. Whichshould be available soon. Anyone know how to put a powerpoint presentationtogether with an audio recording online? I'd like to get that together for asample class on the webpage.

THE RADIO!!!

Stephen is gunna be on the Radio on Friday October 5^th from3 – 4 pm. Michelle McCarthy whom you may remember from Reflexology class hostsan awesome show called "It's all about healing" each Friday. She interviews adifferent healer each week! So check out her show and totally check out herinterview with Stephen!

Real Oldies 1250 AM Friday October 5^th 3pm

If you don't get AM Radio or are out of the area, you can hear it same timesame channel at http://www.realoldies1250.com/

CLASS TIMES / DATES /ETC

So, we had to change some class dates and times in the newFALL – WINTER schedule. So make sure you check on your class dates if you wantto not show up on the wrong day, or to the wrong class. "Um,sternocleadomastoid? Is that a new knitting stitch?"

Basically, the weekend workshops have realigned themselvesin a more logical fashion. There will now be less confusion (hopefully) overwhat class is when. There WILL BE A CLASS on the second and last weekend ofeach month, holidays excluded. This will be consistent throughout the fall andspring (for the most part).

The ongoing classes (meditation, reiki, and biz) are goingto consolidate. They are now going to be in one month series format. So youwill sign up for a month of Exploring Reiki, a Month of Business of Healing, ora month of oinaeotonaEOihth, etc. These dates have not been posted as of yet soyou will have to check back with the schedule on that one.

ANATOMY STUDY GROUPS

These are going to be held outside the walls of Indigo. Wewill be going over the meat and potatoes stuff, but feel free to bring your esotericquestions as well. These study groups are open to anyone regardless ofbackground. They will require homework on your part, a text book, andcommitment. It is looking like we will cover a system a month, meeting once aweek, over tea. The text book will be The Anatomy Coloring Book and studentsneed to find there own means of acquiring this. I can't speak for Indigo but Iwould guess they would be delighted to order some books for us as long as weknow how many to order in advance. If not we can make a bulk order online.Studygroups will be held at my house (on a trial bases) and will be aconsistent weekday and time.

So… now is the time to register for the studygroups!

THAT's IT! That's all Igot, all she wrote, signing off, over and out!

Be Well,

Seemore

s'up y'all?

I'm going to go on another flyer run in the next
couple days.  If there are any new flyers for upcoming
classes, please get me the designs as soon as possible
so I can get 'em out there.  At the moment, the only
flyers I have for PINH is for the ongoing business
class.

I need to know of good flyering spots in greenfield
and amherst areas.  Northampton, florence and
easthampton I think I have covered but if people had
suggestions for those towns please send them along
anyway.  If you know of a good bulletin board spot
that I may have missed I will be sure to hit next time
around.

thanks a bunch.

pieceout,

-Daniel


      
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Sorry for the confusion. Class is at 4:30 on Tusday.

--- In PINH@yahoogroups.com, selena goldberg <selenagoldberg@...> wrote:
>
> Hey stephen,
>   hope you are well and looking forward to seeing you adn catching up.
>   What is your #. I need to know what time business class is
tomorrow  asap. If it's in the afternoon 12-2 then I will change my
appt with  nina(sound worker) if not I will see you in the evening.
>   Talk to you soon.
>   smiles selena
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Building a website is a piece of cake.
> Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
>

I am moving this wednesday. Lets get togather next week same time.

Be Well,

Stephen

--- In PINH@yahoogroups.com, "Pangaea Institute" <stephen@...> wrote:
>
> Howdy y'all,
>
> This is just a little note to let you know, democracy has spoken.
> There was a vote, and the vote has closed. There will be a work study
> meeting this coming Wednesday the 29th at Indigo Massage Healing
> Center in Easthampton. The meeting will be at 2pm. All work-traders
> are expected to be there.
>
> Be Well,
>
> Stephen
>