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Holistic Workshops
The YMCA of Greater Erie has led community-based health and well-being programs for more than 150 years. The triangle in our logo is a symbol of a person’s essential unity-spirit, mind and body. And it is with a steadfast commitment to our holistic approach that we offer a variety of mind/body workshops to give participants the opportunity for self discovery and growth.
Crystal Healing Workshop
Embrace your Crystals, & Explore Crystal Healing!
In this system of Reiki, the practitioner communicates with and directs the energy of Reiki telepathically through the use of a Reiki crystal placed energetically in the practitioners heart chakra. Working with Mikao Usui’s Reiki Crystal of Awakening, the practitioner can bring Reiki healing into the field and systems within the body, bring healing into specific organs, mental and emotional issues, cord cutting, and a variety of other ways.
During this group healing experience, Crystal Reiki healing energy will be brought into the energy centers and major systems within the body. Each participant will have their own unique healing experience.
Dress comfortably and be open to receiving this gentle, but powerful healing energy.
Bring your favorite crystals to this fun, interactive class and learn about their sacred geometry, metaphysical properties, and how to use them for energetic healing. Using a combination of lecture and guided practice, participants will be able to identify various types of crystals, the influence of shape, and color as well as how to communicate with their crystal.
Location: Holistic Center
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Fall Open | 10/23/23 | 12/21/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
| Winter Early (Members Only) | 12/22/25 | 12/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | - |
| Winter Open (Members & Non Members) | 12/29/25 | 2/10/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
| Winter Late | 2/11/26 | 2/12/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 25.00 |
Available Sessions
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02/12/26
Crystal Reiki Healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls - Th - 2:00 pm - 1 hr
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25 / 25 Available |
Registration will open on 12/22/2025 |
Dream Interpretation Course
Have you ever been interested in learning more about your dreams? In this 4-week course, you will learn techniques that assist in dream interpretation and practice dream sharing in a group setting. Dream interpretation offers a deeper connection to self, provides clarity and support, and can even guide meaningful decision making in your waking life!
You may begin to prepare for this course by recording dreams for group interpretation.
Location: Holistic Center
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Winter Early (Members Only) | 12/22/25 | 12/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 70.00 | - |
| Winter Open (Members & Non Members) | 12/29/25 | 2/1/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 70.00 | $ 70.00 |
| Winter Late | 2/2/26 | 2/3/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 80.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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02/03/26 - 02/24/26
Tu - 1:00 pm - 1 hr
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
Experience The Alchemy
Unwind, restore, and reconnect in this 60-minute holistic workshop designed to help you release tension and reset your nervous system. Experience the Alchemy blends 45 minutes of gentle yin yoga—focused on deep stretching and mindful stillness—with a 15-minute Reiki experience featuring a guided meditation using Holy Fire® Reiki energy.
This calming Friday evening offering creates space to slow down at the end of the week, ease physical and mental stress, and cultivate a sense of balance and presence. The practice is accessible to all levels and encourages participants to move at their own pace while embracing rest and relaxation.
Led by Katie Schopp, 500-hour yoga teacher, Reiki Master, and clinical hypnotherapist, this workshop offers a supportive environment for mind-body connection and renewal—leaving you grounded, refreshed, and ready for the weekend.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Members Only | 12/22/25 | 12/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | - |
| Members & Non-Memers | 12/29/25 | 1/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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01/16/26
Aerobic Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 1 hr
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20 / 20 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
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02/20/26
Aerobic Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 1 hr
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20 / 20 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
Holy Fire© Reiki
Holy Fire III Peace® Reiki, a system of Reiki developed by William Rand and the International Center for Reiki Training, is a soft, but powerful, system of Reiki that heals, empowers, purifies, and guides. This Reiki healing energy can be combined with both Usui and Karuna Reiki and healing can be done in person, at a distance, or in group-guided meditations.
During this group guided meditation, the Holy Fire ®Reiki energy will work directly with each participant, providing a unique healing experience for each person, based upon their intention. Dress comfortably and bring your intentions or vision for change that you would like to experience.
Location: Holistic Center
Facilitator: Marg Mechlenburg, Usui/Holy Fire III © Karuna © Reiki Master Teacher
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Fall Open | 1/11/23 | 12/21/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
| Winter Early (Members Only) | 12/22/25 | 12/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | - |
| Winter Open (Members & Non Members)) | 12/29/25 | 2/1/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
| Winter Late | 2/2/26 | 2/3/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 25.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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01/15/26
New Year Intentions - Th - 2:00 pm - 1 hr
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25 / 25 Available |
Registration will open on 12/22/2025 |
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01/29/26
Embracing World Peace With Tibetan Bowls - Th - 2:00 pm - 1 hr
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25 / 25 Available |
Registration will open on 12/22/2025 |
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02/26/26
Connecting with Authentic Self - Th - 2:00 pm - 1 hr
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25 / 25 Available |
Registration will open on 12/22/2025 |
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03/12/26
Releasing Stress with Tibetan Bowls - Th - 2:00 pm - 1 hr
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25 / 25 Available |
Registration will open on 12/22/2025 |
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03/26/26
Renewing Energies and Emerge Into Spring - Th - 2:00 pm - 1 hr
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25 / 25 Available |
Registration will open on 12/22/2025 |