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H.O.P.E. Formula with Omkar
Whitaker
3-Day Workshop, 2007 (Fr-Sun) (30 hours)
Register early, space is limited!
WHAT IS THE HANDS ON
PEACE EXPERIENCE?
The Hands On Peace Experience literally is a skill for sharing
peace. It is a 15 minute formula designed for the chair with
techniques which incorporate the best features of many traditional
systems into one dynamic, easily-learned choreography. The
H.O.P.E. Formula brings practitioners to new levels of awareness
and sensitivity. With H.O.P.E. you learn how to create internal
harmony in a win-win reality: improving yourself while helping
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IS IT DIFFICULT TO LEARN ?
The Hands On Peace Experience can be learned
by anyone having the interest to learn the system. J. Omkar Whitaker
has taught this system for more that 15 years and has developed
a teaching program which makes learning easy and fun-filled while
still being detailed and functional. His program involves 30 hours
of classroom training followed by self-directed practical experience
("First Fifty") to imprint the training so that the details
not be forgotten. Included in the training is Omkar's book, Hands
On Peace Experience.: A Skill for Sharing Peace, as well as a detailed
instructional narrative CD and a certificate of completion for those
who qualify. Following completion, practitioners are members of
the HOPE Club, which meets periodically to bring new and old practitioners
together to share and sharpen their skills.
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WHAT CAN H.O.P.E. DO FOR YOU?
Learn a new job skill through which you can
be of service to yourself, your friends, family and community.
Learn a technique that will build self-confidence,
self-esteem and new ways of communication while you provide a valued
service: the Hands On Peace Experience!
Create your own business: Be an entrepreneur!
Open new markets and gain new clients through your H.O.P.E. skills;
Have a personalized job that is yours: be your own boss, set your
own hours, be a mobile unit: "Have Chair, Will Travel!"
on the cutting edge of a new industry
that can help promote peace and good will and provide a Right Livelihood.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: J. OMKAR WHITAKER
Omkar is the author
of The Hands On Peace Experience: A Skill for Sharing Peace.
Omkar is a 1977 graduate of the University of California San
Francisco School of Medicine, Curriculum in Physical Therapy.
His work has been recognized nationally with published articles
on Complementary and Alternative Medicine and he has taught
internationally. His private practice was nominated for Best
Physical Therapy Practice in the Nation in 2002.
He and his wife Vickie co-teach the H.O.P.E. Formula. |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE H.O.P.E.
FORMULA
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1) WHAT KIND OF BACKGROUND DO I
NEED TO LEARN H.O.P.E.?
Being of sincere intention is the
single most important ingredient to learning the H.O.P.E.
Formula. The desire to learn a skill is what will determine
your success. Omkar Whitaker has taught this Formula to
people of all ages and backgrounds, including international
classes. If you want to acquire skills which can work for
your improvement while you help others shed the effects
of stress, worry and pain, then you will be able to learn
the H.O.P.E. Formula.
1) H.O.P.E LOOKS LIKE CHAIR MASSAGE,
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?
There are many differences between
the Hands On Peace Experience and all forms of massage:
The four major differences are:
- The Hands On Peace Experience does
resembles chair massage, partially because it uses a massage
chair as a platform for the recipient to be comfortable.
Consider the similarity between a glass of fruit juice
and a "smoothie": at first glance they look
the same, but the smoothie has so many more healthy ingredients
that the body can utilize, there is no comparison to how
the body uses them. H.O.P.E. is composed of a choreography
of the best parts of many healing traditions, synthesized
into a Formula, which gives the recipients body the opportunity
for its own innate intelligence to send the energies to
where ever it is needed most.
- The H.O.P.E. Formula produces positive
changes in the practitioner at the same time, much like
doing yoga; in this case, the practice increases the practitioners
ability to focus on being in the "Here and Now"
while being a vessel for all the energies released by
the techniques of the Formula.
- The H.O.P.E. Formula, by design,
produces a meditative state in both the practitioner and
recipient. Herein lies another great power: that of silence.
Unless giving vital guidance, there is no talking during
a H.O.P.E. Session. Many massage practitioners feel that
their treatment time can be also used to "get to
know" their client; in the H.O.P.E. Formula, this
is approached in a different way entirely, giving the
opportunity for the mind to be released from its duty
to think and instead, to let body, mind and spirit receive
attunement simultaneously.
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H.O.P.E. is win-win! Practitioners and recipients
both benefit directly from the process. Using
these techniques reduces the risk of sustaining
repetitive strain or other injuries to the practitioner,
which is the main reason most massage practitioners
leave their profession. |
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3) MANY TIMES AFTER ATTENDING A CLASS,
THE TECHNIQUES I LEARNED SLOWLY GET FORGOTTEN AND LOST.
HOW DOES THE H.O.P.E FORMULA ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM?
The mechanism
of repetition and the principle of "fun" are the
foundations of teaching and learning the H.O.P.E. Formula;
We tend to remember things that are fun. In the H.O.P.E.
Formula, its like learning a song and dance. Each technique
has a name which helps it be recalled, what it is and where
it lies in the entire sequence of the Formula. All of the
techniques are recited out loud while performing them. Each
repetition is taught like learning a schoolyard song. The
movements, the name of the movement and its place in the
sequence are all imprinted in this fashion. This narration
is available as a CD made by Omkar, which guides the practitioner
through each technique from start to finish.
Another aspect
which helps students to not only learn but to use the Formula
is the "First Fifty" requirement for certification.
By successfully completing Fifty repetitions, the choreography
becomes imprinted on the mind and body…just like riding
a bike!
After learning
the H.O.P.E. Formula, most practitioners become very popular
and sought after for their skill. Friends, family and others
will usually ask for sessions. This will stimulate retention
of the skills and keep you on the top at the "Most
Wanted " list.
OMKAR hands out his book about
the method at every workshop. Students also receive a CD
with a 15 min guided formula. This additional material makes
the practice after the workshop extremely convenient and
easy.
4) WHAT KIND OF DEGREE WILL I
RECEIVE WHEN I COMPLETE THE COURSE?
Following successful completion
of the course work and the "First Fifty" repetitions
with documentation, students receive a Level One Certification
as a H.O.P.E. practitioner.
5) CAN I USE MY H.O.P.E. CERTIFICATION
TO DO MASSAGE?
No. Technically ,Your HOPE certification
authorizes you to only perform the HOPE Formula. To become
a massage therapist requires going to massage school.
We never refer to performing the H.O.P.E. Formula as doing
"massage" because it is not.
6) DOES THE H.O.P.E. FORMULA
"PROTECT YOUR BODY" FROM INJURY?
Yes! In fact all of the techniques
are designed so that your bodies most likely to be injured
areas are protected. The prevalence of repetitive strain
injuries during massage has led Omkar to be especially
concerned about the health of the practitioner. Following
the Formula usually increases one/s strength, endurance
and available energy. Attention to details which can prevent
injuries is another strength of the Hands On Peace Experience
formula.
7) HOW DOES THE HOPE FORMULA
COMPARE TO TABLE MASSAGE?
The H.O.P.E. Formula compares to table
massage in the following ways:
Time: Table massages usually range from
a minimum of 30 minutes up to 2 hours; the HOPE formula
only takes 15 minutes to complete
Health: H.O.P.E. Sessions have been
proven to decrease blood pressure and heart rate as well
as producing a state of rejuvenation and higher consciousness.
Disrobing: Usually one must completely
or partially disrobe to receive a full body table massage.
The HOPE formula requires no disrobing. (for some this is
a less threatening aspect. Personal comfort levels often
dictate what people will or will not try.)
Planning: Because HOPE can be done on
a very spontaneous basis,
Effectiveness: One of the most common
comments following a session has been
"That was better than a full body massage!" The
Formula is a sequence of techniques in which there is no
wasted time or movement. Every second of the H.O.P.E Formula
is designed to produce an overall change in the body, mind
and spirit of the recipient ( and the practitioner!) |
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WHERE AND WHEN ARE CLASSES HELD?
H.O.P.E. Trainings will be held at the
Inner Metamorphosis University (I.M.U.), 1418 W. Howard St, Chicago,
IL. 2007 Trainings
will be offered quarterly for basic Level One course.
HOW INTENSE IS THE INTENSIVE PROGRAM?
Friday evening
6:00 pm -10:00 pm: Orientation and meet
the class members. [4 hrs]
[4 hrs]
Saturday
6:00 am- 7:30 am: Stretching, Sitting
Meditation, Free Dance [1.5 hrs]:
7:30 am- 9:00 am: Breakfast Break
9:00 am-12 noon: Background to the HOPE Formula/ The First 5 minutes
[3 hr]
12 noon-12:45 pm: Lunch Break
1:00 PM 4:00 PM: First Five Minutes [3 hr]
4:00 PM 4:30 PM: break time
4:30 PM 6:30 PM: Review and Practice First Five Minutes [ 2 hr]
6:30 PM 8: 00 PM: Dinner Break
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Day Review: Questions and Answer period [2 hr]
[11.5 hrs]
Sunday
6:00 am- 7:30 am: Stretching, Sitting Meditation,
Free Dance [1.5 hrs]:
7:30 am- 9:00 am: Breakfast Break
9:00 am-12 noon: Background to the HOPE Formula/ The Second 5
minutes [3 hr]
12 noon-12:45 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM 4:00 PM: First and Second Five Minutes [3 hr]
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: break time
4:30 PM 6:30 PM: Review and Practice HOPE formula [2 hr]
6:30 PM -7:30 PM: Dinner Break
8:00 PM-11:00 PM: Final Five Minutes and Full Formula: First Fifty
[3 hr]
[12.5 hrs]
Graduation Ceremony and Party [1/2.5 hr]
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CLASS COST:
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3 Day Intensive Training:
Includes:
- Workshop Intensive
(30 hours)
- Free learning material: Book and CD
- Master Massage Chair for the workshop
provided
$780
OR:
3 Day Intensive Training:
Includes:
- Workshop Intensive
(30 hours)
- Dorm style lodging in same premises
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at the only
high quality all vegetarian, organic restaurant in Chicago
at the same premises www.Lake-Side-Cafe.com
- Free learning material: Book and CD
- Master Massage
Chair for the workshop provided
$1,200
AND:
Special Offer:
Participants of this workshop qualify for a $50 discount
for the purchase of a professional Master Massage Chair
Participant's price:$199
Regular price: $249
Please visit: www.bestmassagetable.com
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Learning Material, Book and CD
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CONTACT US:
You can reach us at: innerwoven@msn.com
Phone messages can be delivered to the Inner Metamorphosis University
Chicago IL : (773) 262-1468 attention Jeffrey or Amona.
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