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.
Collective Calm: Group Reiki
Prepare for a gentle, restorative group healing experience designed to help you release stress, rebalance your energy, and reconnect with a sense of ease. In a peaceful, supportive setting, participants receive Reiki simultaneously, allowing the collective energy of the group to deepen relaxation and promote emotional and physical well-being. No prior Reiki experience is necessary. Dress comfortably. Yoga mats will be available, but you may bring your own mat and/or a blanket if you wish.
Facilitated by Sydney & Frank Amicucci of Innerventions
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Spring & Summer: Member and Non-member | 3/9/26 | 8/23/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 20.00 |
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 & Non-Memers | 3/9/26 | 9/18/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
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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| Spring & Summer: Members & Non-Members | 3/9/26 | 6/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
Available Sessions
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05/21/26
Free Your Imagination: A Journey of Healing and Creative Renewal - Th - 2:00 pm - 1 hr
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18 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 05/22/2026 |
Salute the Sun: A Summer Solstice Experience
Start the summer off with calm emotions and clear intentions. Join us at the Glenwood Y, as bring in Summer with a Solstice celebration. You can expect purposeful readings, affirmations, Reiki, and other reflective elements interspersed throughout the experience. As this celebration will coincide with the International Day of Yoga, we will also have instructors lead and guide participants, of all levels, through up to 108 Sun Salutations. To commemorate to each participant a battery-operated tea light to light together and take home as a memento.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Spring & Summer: Members & Non-Members | 3/9/26 | 6/17/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 50.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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06/21/26
Su - 9:30 am - 2 hrs
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25 / 25 Available |
Register Closes 06/17/2026 |
Talk: Finding Relief Within: Meditation and Self-Hypnosis for Chronic Pain
Join Sydney and Frank Amicucci for this supportive, educational session that explores how gentle mind-body practices can help reduce the impact of fibromyalgia and chronic pain on daily life. Participants will learn how meditation and self-hypnosis can calm the nervous system, ease tension, and change the way pain is experienced, fostering greater comfort and resilience.
Free and open to the public.
Followed by Pain Relief Through Guided Meditation and Self-Hypnosis (Registration and fee required)
Available Sessions
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05/06/26
GE Multipurpose Room - We - 11:00 am - 45 mins
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Registration Closed |
Workshop: Pain Management Through Guided Meditation and Self-Hypnosis
Participants will experience guided meditation and self-hypnosis, supporting greater comfort and control. Participants may audio record the session for individual personal use only.
Bring a camp chair (with arms, if possible) and blanket. Please do not consume any caffeine up to one hour before the session.
Registration is required, space is limited.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Spring & Summer: Member & Non-member | 3/9/26 | 5/6/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 20.00 |
Available Sessions
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05/06/26
GE Multipurpose Room - We - 12:00 pm - 45 mins
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Register |