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About Minnesota Holistic Nurses Association

Minnesota Holistic Nurses Association (MinnHNA) is a non-profit, community-based, professional organization that exists as a networking and leadership chapter of the American Holistic Nurses Association. MinnHNA primarily serves the greater metropolitan area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul and welcomes all interested persons regardless of profession and location.

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  • Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System
    Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System
    Membership Offer
    Wed, Oct 23
    Zoom
    Oct 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Join us for this wonderful virtual presentation on cannabis and how it affects the endocannabinoid system. The basics of this important system will be highlighted. You will also learn a brief history of cannabis prohibition. Everyone is welcome. $10 to register. $5 for members. 2 contact hours
  • MinnHNA Gathering Brunch Potluck & Sound Bath Experience
    MinnHNA Gathering Brunch Potluck & Sound Bath Experience
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Aug 17
    Minnesota Nurses Association Office
    Aug 17, 2024, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Minnesota Nurses Association Office , 345 Randolph Ave #200, St Paul, MN 55102
    Join us for this wonderful in-person gathering of a potluck brunch and unique sound bathing immersive experience. You will experience the sounds of the gong, Tibetan singing bowls, tongue drum, sansula, chimes, buffalo drum, shakers, and handpan surrounding. Please bring a dish to share.
  • Holistic Perspectives on the Use of Cannabis:  Farming, Medicinal, and Recreational
    Holistic Perspectives on the Use of Cannabis:  Farming, Medicinal, and Recreational
    Membership Offer
    Sat, May 18
    Northwestern Health Sciences University
    May 18, 2024, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
    Join us to explore a variety of perspectives on the medical and recreational use of cannabis, a very timely issue in our society today. You will hear from several speakers deeply involved with the use of cannabis in different settings and the insights and outcomes they have experienced.
  • Connect the Dots: Ayurveda's Perspective on Gut and Mental Health for Stressed Individuals
    Connect the Dots: Ayurveda's Perspective on Gut and Mental Health for Stressed Individuals
    Membership Offer
    Wed, Mar 20
    Zoom
    Mar 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Presenter: Vanashree Belgamwar Do you know we all have 2 brains and they are deeply connected? Learn the deep gut brain connection from an Ayurvedic perspective, and how to break the vicious cycle of 'Stress-Gut issues-Stress'. Everyone is welcome. $10 to register. $5 for members. 2 contact hours
  • Holistic Approaches to End-of-Life.
    Holistic Approaches to End-of-Life.
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Jan 27
    Virtual Event
    Jan 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
    Virtual Event
    Come gather and learn how to bring Death into your conversations, to learn what a Death Doula is and what they do, and to experience Death Café. This event will be held virtually via Zoom.
  • Coordi: A Path to Integration of Mind, Body & Spirit
    Coordi: A Path to Integration of Mind, Body & Spirit
    Membership Offer
    Wed, Nov 29
    Zoom
    Nov 29, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Presenter: James Sewell Engage in Coordi, a fun, movement-based, physical brain teaser class to hone your balance, coordination, and brain health. Everyone is welcome. $10 to register. $5 for members. 2 contact hours
  • Health Care Reform: Move to Action
    Health Care Reform: Move to Action
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Oct 21
    Northwestern Health Sciences University
    Oct 21, 2023, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
    This hybrid event provides an opportunity to engage in conversation with experts in the field on how you can take action to make make health care for all a reality.
  • Annual Gathering Brunch Potluck & Event: Energizing with Connection, Food, and Face Yoga
    Annual Gathering Brunch Potluck & Event: Energizing with Connection, Food, and Face Yoga
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Aug 12
    Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA)
    Aug 12, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA), 345 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Annual Gathering: Brunch Potluck & Event: Energizing with Connection, Food, and Face Yoga. This event is in person only.
  • Integrative & Cultural Approaches to Mental Health
    Integrative & Cultural Approaches to Mental Health
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Jun 17
    Northwestern Health Sciences University
    Jun 17, 2023, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
    This hybrid event brings together a diverse group of four speakers who will offer different cultural perspectives and integrative strategies to emotional and mental well-being. As holistic practitioners we need to understand how to build bridges and improve mental health. 4 contact hrs
  • Beyond Menopause: Self-care and Self-advocacy
    Beyond Menopause: Self-care and Self-advocacy
    Membership Offer
    Wed, Mar 29
    Zoom
    Mar 29, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Presenter: Carolyn Torkelson, MD Learn from a holistic view about the unique healthcare needs of women as they age. Everyone is welcome. $10 to register. $5 for members. 2 contact hours
  • Climate Change and Environmental Health
    Climate Change and Environmental Health
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Jan 21
    Virtually on Zoom
    Jan 21, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
    Virtually on Zoom
    Perspectives on the comprehensive effects of climate change and environmental toxins on health will be presented. Environmental justice/injustice will also be a focus. Organizations and research projects supporting policies and actions needed will be identified. 3 contact hrs
  • Breath is Life: Change Your Breath to Change Your Life
    Breath is Life: Change Your Breath to Change Your Life
    Membership Offer
    Wed, Nov 30
    On Zoom
    Nov 30, 2022, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST
    On Zoom
    In this experiential presentation you will learn Breath Literacy to understand, integrate, and embody knowledge and practices that support care for Self as a way of caring more powerfully for others.
  • Integrative Perspectives for Managing Long Covid
    Integrative Perspectives for Managing Long Covid
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Oct 08
    Northwestern Health Sciences University
    Oct 08, 2022, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
    A hybrid event offering a diverse collection of healers/practitioners who will share their knowledge about complex issues and perspectives on Long Covid as well as suggestions for how the post-Covid condition can be managed and treated with integrative & holistic healing approaches. 4 contact hrs
  • Annual Gathering Brunch Potluck & Event: Qigong and Forest Therapy
    Annual Gathering Brunch Potluck & Event: Qigong and Forest Therapy
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Aug 13
    Woodlake Nature Center, Outdoors
    Aug 13, 2022, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Woodlake Nature Center, Outdoors, 6710 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 55423, USA
    What happens when you combine Qigong and Forest Therapy? A gateway to wellbeing is opened! Join us for an outdoor immersive experience & potluck to support your wellbeing in the beauty of Woodlake Nature Center. People of all abilities & ages can participate in this gentle, slow-flowing experience!
  • LGBTQIA2S+ Health Care and Health Challenges
    LGBTQIA2S+ Health Care and Health Challenges
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Jun 04
    Google Meet
    Jun 04, 2022, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Google Meet
    UPDATE: Event will be completely online via Google Meet. Learn from a diverse group of presenters about health care and health challenges in our LGBTQIA2S+ communities and engage in Q&A sessions. Everyone is welcome. 4 continuing education contact hours for nurses.
  • Our Hmong Community: Healthcare, Power, Privilege, and Inequity
    Our Hmong Community: Healthcare, Power, Privilege, and Inequity
    Membership Offer
    Thu, Mar 10
    Google Meet
    Mar 10, 2022, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Google Meet
    Presenter: Pa Der Vang, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW Learn about healthcare, power, privilege, and the Hmong community and actions you can take to promote equity. Everyone is welcome. $10 to register. $5 for members. 1.5 contact hours
  • Using Your Most Powerful Tool: Your Mind
    Using Your Most Powerful Tool: Your Mind
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Jan 08
    Zoom
    Jan 08, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
    Zoom
    Presenter: Roberta Fernandez, BCH, CI, IEIS Discover how your complex mind processes information, forms habits, and creates change. Everyone is welcome. $10 to register. $5 for members. 2 contact hours
  • We Are Family
    We Are Family
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Oct 02
    Google Meet
    Oct 02, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Google Meet
    Presenter: Ihotu Jennifer Ali, MPH, LMT What BIPOC healers saw through the Uprising and what we see as a path for rebuilding trust in health care systems. Everyone is welcome. $10 to register. $5 for members. 2 contact hours
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