Beyond the Classroom

Lewis Mehl MadronaThe wellness and alternative medicine (WAM) program can include internships, research on faculty projects and other experiences. The following are some of the many stimulating "beyond the classroom" experiences that distinguish this program.

Awakening the Spirit Day at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa gives students the opportunity to personally experience various healing arts treatments.

The Professional Wellness Series, held each Tuesday evening during the fall semester, enables students to meet practicing, credentialed alternative health professionals who present lectures on a variety of topics.

The Wellness & Alternative Medicine Students Club provides a gathering place for WAM students, organizes trips to national health care conferences, and keeps students abreast of health care news.

The National Student Exchange Program allows students to attend one of over 175 colleges and universities in North America.

Spring Weekend Intensive courses explore selected topics in health and wellness with noted experts in the field. During one intensive weekend, Lewis Mehl Madrona, M.D., Ph.D., taught "Native American Medicine and Miracles." The author of Coyote Medicine and Coyote Healing, Dr. Madrona teaches integrative medicine to medical residents with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona.

Wellness and Alternative medicine students may earn college credits toward certification as instructors of yoga or meditation or train as Ayurvedic consultants with Kripalu Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. Kripalu is a leading center for professional training in alternative medicine and wellness in the United States. Students age 18-22 may also earn 12 credits to attend Kripalu's Fall Semester Intensive for an experiential journey into a 24/7 wellness lifestyle while exploring options for meaningful work, financial health and healthy living. Visit www.kripalu.org or leadership@kripalu.org