The heavenly sounds and vibrations of one of the world’s oldest instruments, the Harp, has a very healing effect on our mind, body and spirit. Harp music had been used for centuries to promote healing and relaxation. Harp music can be a powerful tool for meditation and self-care and is a beautiful way to unwind. Come experience the magic of Harp and Meditation yourself. We will start this workshop with some gentle Qi Gong exercises and then settle either into a seated position or lying on a yoga mat, whichever is preferred. You will then be guided into a soothing Harp Meditation practice.
Donation: $40, all proceeds benefit Project Share.
Learn more about Bonnie Berk!
Bonnie Berk, RN, MS, CCM is a Board-Certified Holistic Registered Nurse and Certified Clinical Musician.
Bonnie attended Albert Einstein Medical Center School of Nursing in Philadelphia and then completed the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education from Temple University as well as the Master of Science Degree is in Health Sciences from the California College for Health Sciences.
After learning how to play the harp, Bonnie took the Clinical Musician Certification Program through Harps for Healing based in Havre, Montana.
Over thirty years ago, Bonnie developed a pre- and postnatal maternity health and fitness program called Motherwell. In 1994, the Motherwell Program received a National Health Information Award sponsored by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association National Wellness Institute and in 2005, she wrote the book: Motherwell Maternity Fitness Plan which was published by Human Kinetics, Inc. as well as produced Videos and CD’s for expectant and new mothers.
Bonnie is also certified as a Yoga and Meditation Teacher. While teaching yoga classes at the Carlisle YMCA, Carlisle YWCA, Dickinson College, and other businesses and facilities throughout Central Pennsylvania, she established the Yoga for Health Program as well as the Yoga for Health Teacher Training. She produced a Yoga for Health video and meditation CD as well.
In 2002, Bonnie received Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business Award, a program sponsored by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development in association with the Business Journals of PA. And in 2012, She received the Service to Mankind Award presented by the Carlisle Hearts-N-Hands Sertoma Club.
Prior to Covid, Bonnie collaborated with a Religion Professor at Dickinson College and co-taught the course Spiritual Dimensions of Healing. She also worked for Hospice of Central Pennsylvania as a Therapeutic Harpist playing for patients and their families. During the pandemic, she gained a certificate in leading Guided Imagery Meditations with her harp. She has a passion for sharing the healing power of music and is currently offering Harp Meditation sessions to individuals and groups.