January 2008 Newsbriefs

Weight Loss without Willpower Available

"Americans spend over $30 billion annually on weight loss programs and yet two-thirds of American adults are overweight," explains Andrea Earl of USANA Health Sciences. "Americans live fast paced lifestyles and are eating highly processed foods that literally create addictions that are impossible to shake with willpower alone." Andrea contends that diets fail because they are a short-term solution to a long-term problem, and that problem is one of lifestyle.

USANA Health Sciences offers a solution that doesn’t require willpower. You can literally eat as many fruits, vegetables, whole-grain foods as you want. There are low-glycemic products, such as shakes and nutrition bars for the grab-and-go lifestyle. Supplement those foods with high-quality cellular nutrition products, such as a mega-antioxidant and accompanying minerals with the right balances. And finally, they recommend plenty of moderate exercise such as vigorous walking, a callisthenic routine, or jumping rope. Andrea offers, "Your waistline will turn around in no time. USANA’s Reset and Follow-on program helps you break the addiction because these foods give you plenty of energy without spiking your blood sugar."

For more information contact Andrea Earl by email at island_grl@comcast.net or call 772-766-0662.

Health and Nutrition Classes offered at Appleseed Health Foods

Appleseed Health Foods is excited to announce the second-generation health educator, Dr. Jessica Schneider. Jessica has a Ministerial Doctorate Degree of Clinical Nutrition from Shepherd's Care Bible College, a Bachelor's Degree in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health, and is working on her Doctorate of Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health. Starting Thursday, January 17th, Dr. Jessica will begin classes the third Thursday of every month at Appleseed Health Foods at 7pm. These classes will provide new, practical information and tools on various health topics including proper foods to eat, emotional roots of disease, education on nutritional supplements, etc.

Donation appreciated for January classes. Classes thereafter will be $25. Appleseed Health Foods is located at 1007 Pathfinder Way in Rockledge. Call Dr. Jessica Schneider at 321-987-7893 for more information.

 Benefit for Climate Change

Ben & Jerry’s at the Oaks is hosting a fundraiser promoting climate change mitigation. Each customer who buys a cone, sundae, shake, or smoothie will help fight the effects of global warming. Owner Bobbie Richardson says, "20% of all sales (25% if we have "celebrity scoopers") will be donated to the Climate Crisis Coalition." The CCC’s mission is to become an effective, powerful agent for change. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ross Gelbspan, comments, "CCC's emphasis on a just transition to a renewable clean energy future is more timely than ever."

Ben & Jerry’s is located at 1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. Fundraiser is Tuesday, January 15 from 6pm to 8pm. For more information contact Bobbie at lilyfishpond@gmail.com or 321 917-0293.

Earth Shine Retail Store Opens in Titusville

Newly opened Earth Shine offers affordable Pagan, Wiccan, and Goddess spirituality books and goods. Visit this unique shop and you will find herbs, incense, jewelry, candles, oils, and handmade ritual supplies created by local artisans. Also available by appointment are reiki sessions, readings and a pet psychic.

"We believe there are many paths to choose from, we have discovered that tolerance is a cornerstone within all paths," explains owner xx.

Earth Shine is located at 4269 S. Hopkins Ave. in Titusville. Store hours are 10am-5pm Monday – Friday; 2-5pm Saturday. For more information or appointments call 407-267-5704.

New Winter Schedule for Intimacy Retreats

The winter schedule of Intimacy Retreats includes romantic weekends in Florida and a week-long eco-adventure in Mexico. January features a full moon beach retreat on Siesta Key (Sarasota), January 18-20. Valentine’s Day weekends include February 15-17 on Siesta Key and February 29-March 2 in Ft. Lauderdale.

The 5th annual Intimacy Retreat in Mexico will be in Tulum, on the Caribbean Sea, January 26 – February 2. The winter schedule ends with a retreat March 14-16 on Siesta Key.

Intimacy Retreats are vacation/workshops for couples. Participants learn Tantra practices to energize and illuminate the experience of love in their relationships, on all levels - physical, emotional and spiritual. They discover how to deepen sensual awareness, how to honor each other through touch and communication, and how to infuse the routines of daily life with more passion and intimacy. Couples return to the privacy of their rooms for "homeplay" practices to reinforce and personalize the seminar teachings. (There is no nudity or sexual activity during group sessions.)

Workshop leaders Richard & Diana Daffner, M.A., blend vacation fun with conscious loving practices to produce a transformational and magical experience.

For more information, other dates and locations, or to register for an Intimacy Retreat, visit www.IntimacyRetreats.com or call 1-877-282-4244 for a brochure.

Nature’s Provider Opens in Titusville

Kimberly Kuhn proudly announces the opening of Nature’s Provider, a health food store (and more) located at 490 Garden Street, Unit A (just east of the RR tracks) in Titusville. The store is now open with a Grand opening event planned for Saturday, January 12.

A variety of name brand vitamins, supplements, quality herbs and teas are offered at discount prices.  Within the spacious store is a cafe where you can sit down and enjoy snacks, organic teas and coffee, read a book from the book rack or just relax. There is also an area reserved for exercise equipment, diet supplements and protein drinks.

"I wanted to create more than just another vitamin and supplement store," says owner Kimberly Kuhn. "I wanted to create a place where people can come and spend some time and leave feeling healthier than they came in." Kimberly envisions a "one stop shop for health." This philosophy is supported by the store’s motto: Visit Us Today for a Healthier Tomorrow.

For more information call 321-747-0977 or email naturesprovider@yahoo.com. Visit www.naturesprovider.com.

Healing with Wild Horses Clinic Fundraiser

Wild Horse Rescue Center is offering a seminar to help create a deeper bond between horse and human. Presenters are Animal Mystic/Reiki Master Kumari Mullin, Holistic Veterinarian Kimberly Parker DVM, and Equine Massage/Aromatherapist Amy Schuck, ESMT. Topics include Animal Reiki I (certification), massage, aromatherapy, animal communication, and equine osteopathy. This two day event will deepen your understanding of animals’ perspective as well as offer ways to relieve pain naturally. Organic lunch included.

The clinic will be held at Wild Horse Rescue Center, 4970 International Ave, Mims, Florida on Saturday and Sunday, January 19-20, 2008 from 9am – 5:30pm. Cost is $500. For more information contact Kumari Mullin at 772-589-9803 or kumarijaya@bellsouth.net.

Body Wrap Technique Now Available

An instant trimming technique invented by Hollywood figure consultant Victoria Morton is now offered in Brevard County at The Measured Difference.

"Our process trims away 6 to 20 inches – and using a common sense lifestyle the inches stay off," reports Louise Kleba, owner of The Measured Difference in Cape Canaveral. "Using a safe, natural, homeopathic mineral solution, our body wrap works on all your problem areas leaving a smoother, firmer, visually slimmer appearance in just one hour."

Through special techniques the non-dehydrating wrap can improve the overall appearance of the body. Overall inch loss is usually around 15 inches. "We guarantee at least a six inch loss or the second wrap is free – although it will depend on the body and how much there is to lose in the first place," Ms Kleba assures.

Many clients get wrapped on a regular basis specifically for the calming and de-stressing effects that the wrap gives them. There is no one answer to how many wraps you may want to get or how often. One wrap is enough for some people, while others enjoy a series of wraps until they achieve their personal goal. Each client receives a complimentary consultation to assist her or him in determining the right package to achieve their goals.

The Measured Difference is located at 7412 N. Atlantic Ave. in Cape Canaveral. Call for appointments 321-866-0220.

Deepak Chopra Florida SynchroDestiny Workshop

The Chopra Center for Wellbeing will offer its signature program SynchroDestiny in Hollywood, Florida, February 7 through 10 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa on the ocean. The four-day intensive is designed to jumpstart personal transformation as participants "learn how to manifest their deepest desires and take life to the next level of fulfillment and creativity."

Among the Center’s most popular programs for more than a decade, SynchroDestiny is led by Center cofounders Deepak Chopra and David Simon. "SynchroDestiny is an in-depth exploration of the universal patterns and forces that shape our destinies," explains Dr. Chopra, Center chair. "Those who join us will gain a deeper understanding of the infinite field of all possibilities—and learn specific ways to harness the power of coincidence, awareness and intention."

"Here you’ll learn effective tools and techniques for shifting consciousness and creating what you truly want in life," affirms Dr. Simon, Center CEO and medical director. Supporting activities include outdoor yoga and meditation sessions.

For more information and to register call 888-736-6895 or visit Chopra.com/synchro. Special $250 discount for Natural Awakenings readers.

Bikram Yoga on the Island Celebrates 2nd Year

Bikram Yoga on the Island owners Joe and Suzanne Elliott are welcoming new students to practice this therapeutic style of yoga for their second year anniversary. The Yoga College has 10 faculty members that have been certified by a nine week residential course with over 500 hours of intensive training with Bikram Choudhury, creator of the series. During the anniversary month of January special discounts on all class packages are available.

Bikram Yoga is a 90-minute, 26 postures, complete mind and body workout practiced in a heated room. The series is suited for everyone regardless of age, flexibility or current health conditions. Bikram Yoga is scientifically designed to benefit chronic pain, stress, injury, illness, posture, concentration, weight loss, strength, balance, and flexibility. "Students claim to have noticed benefits after two or three classes," explains Suzanne.

For more information on classes at Bikram Yoga on the Island contact the studio at 321-452-YOGA (9642) or log onto www.BikramYogaMI.com.

Therapist Certified in Munay-Ki Rites

"Munay-Ki Rites are energetic transmissions to the human luminous energy field that heal and transform us," explains Sandy Brooks. Munay, meaning "I love you", comes from the Quechua, a group of people in Peru who were only discovered about 50 years ago. Sandy Brooks has been initiated in the nine rites as part of her own healing. She has completed training to both provide the rites to others and to instruct new teachers. "I feel this is an important benefit to those seeking healing on many levels," offers Sandy.

Sandy Brooks, Licensed Massage Therapist, and teaching Reiki Master, of Tranquil Oak Therapies, provides other forms of energetic therapies along with Lymph Drainage Therapy, Deep Tissue, Hot and Cold Stone Therapy, and Lomi Lomi.

Sandy Brooks is located at 700 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite 1, Melbourne. For more information or appointments call 321-258-3526.

Thinking & Physiology Workshop

Learn how self-sabotaging thoughts can ruin your success and how the subconscious mind is really running the show. Then, learn how you can change that so that you get more of what you want in life, instead of what you don’t want.

Terry Gurley of Higher Mind Hypnosis will help you understand the close relationship between thinking and physiology, and how changing your belief affects what you can and can't do. Explore the key behaviors that will help you lose weight. Plus enjoy tips in nutrition, exercise and diet.  The class begins on January 14th and will continue for 4 consecutive Mondays from 6:30–8:30pm. "If you are ready to lose weight finally stick with whatever resolution you’ve made, then this class is for you," offers Terry.

Terry trained at the Banyan Hypnosis Center in California where she earned special certification in 5-PATH hypnotherapy and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis. She also holds additional certification in Pediatric Hypnosis, Weight Loss, and Pain Management. Terry specializes in group sessions and corporate events, and she is a Certified Instructor for Stress Management, Anger Management, Meditation (the silent hypnosis) and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis.

For more information visit www.highermindhypnosis.com. $125 before January 7, $150 after January 7. For reservations or directions call Terry 321-288-2196.

New Life Coaching Now Available

Dr Anne-Marie Derouault is pleased to announce the creation of Emergence Resources LLC, offering an array of flexible and affordable techniques to dissolve our mental and emotional patterns and fulfill our deepest purpose.

Zero Point thought releasing process helps dissolve the past stories that encumber our minds to bring more freedom into our life. Integrative Relaxation creates a deep brain state where we can plant a personalized intention to resolve specific stressors in our life. It can also help you to gain increased energy and well-being. Time Management techniques teach us to optimize our "time budget" to enjoy our life to its fullest while achieving our goals.

Dr Anne-Marie Derouault worked as a corporate executive and has a PhD in Linguistics and a Master in Psychology from Paris University, France. She has been practicing Yoga and Meditation for 25 years. She is certified in Amrit Yoga Nidra and Kripalu Yoga. She also obtained her Raw Live Food Intensive diploma from the School of Living Arts (AZ) with Dr. Gabriel Cousens.

Anne-Marie is in Merritt Island. 30 or 60 minute sessions are available, in person or by phone. For more information and appointments, call 321-431-5054 or email: annmaryd@earthlink.net

Raindrop Therapy Available in Melbourne

Arlene J. Norris, LMT announces continued use of Aromatherapy for the spinal column called Raindrop Therapy. This treatment was originally created for Scoliosis combining massage techniques, reflexology, and 100% pure essential oils applied like raindrops along the spinal column and feet helping the body come into structural electrical alignment. "This treatment is used to help straighten curvatures and to pull out disease causing viruses along the spinal column," explains Arlene. "After applying 7 essential oils to the spine, hot packs are applied to the back. The oils, when heated, penetrate deeply, working and matching the vibratory frequencies of the nervous system, circulatory system, immune system, bone and muscular systems."

Arlene is offering $10 off the regular price of $70 for the first treatment. This and other discounts will apply through January 31st.

Arlene Norris’s office is located at 1622 S. Apollo Blvd in Melbourne. Call 321-729-6778 for an appointment.

Melbourne Office for Medical Hypnotherapist

In order to be closer to her Brevard County patients, Dr. Kathy Doner is excited to be opening a Melbourne office. She has been providing Hypnotherapy in Sebastian for over 5 years and has 25 years of experience. "With the price of gas and people’s medical problems, I decided to make the visits even easier," Dr. Doner comments.

At her additional location at Lotus Heart Holistic Center in historic downtown Melbourne, she will be fulfilling a local need for Medical Hypnotherapy. Scientific research proves that hypnosis is indicated for a myriad of physical, mental and emotional symptoms. "I’ve used hypnosis very effectively for insomnia, headaches, diabetes, irritable bowel, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, lower back pain, anxiety, panic, pain, child-birth, pre-surgery, skin conditions, angina and more. Of course, I also work with weight loss, smoking, fears and phobias and habits."

Kathy Doner, MD is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP trainer, teacher of EFT and has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition.

Look for the up-coming "Weight Loss with Hypnosis" workshop series in the calendar, starting Feb. 6.

The new office is located at 529 East New Haven Ave., Melbourne. Call 321-258-9698 or 772-581-0221. Check out the scientific research and newsletter at wwwKathyDonerMD.com.

New Chiropractic Office for Dr. Haig John

 Your Family Chiropractor practitioner Dr. Haig John is opening his new office in early 2008. "We are so excited about this move," says Dr. John, "and can't wait to serve you and your family."

Dr. John uses a natural, hands-on approach and his emphasis is spinal hygiene for pre-natal, pediatrics, cranial, and family wellness care. Diagnostic tools include a Surface EMG Scan-which measures neurological impulses from the brain to the body and any possible interference.

Dr. Haig John's office is located at 1010-A East New Haven Ave. in historic downtown Melbourne. For more information call 321-722-5846 or visit www.yourchiropractor.org or www.haigjohn.com.

The Chopra Center Meditation Course offered in Cocoa Beach

Meditation is a vital cornerstone of Chopra Center teachings. Meditation has been proven to reduce stress, lessen anxiety, bring balance into work, life, and restore wellness. Recent research also shows meditation can greatly improve overall physical health by increasing immune function and generating brain activity that results in positive emotions. Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon, founders of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing and world renowned authors, have developed a life changing yet very comfortable four session meditation course called Primordial Sound Meditation. Primordial Sound Meditation is a very specific time-tested meditation technique dating back thousands of years to the ancient Vedic traditions of India. Drs. Chopra and Simon have revived this ancient process and made it available in a format that can be easily learned by everyone.

Not only do they teach this method of meditation at their seminars throughout the world, but they have trained other instructors to teach it as well through an intensive certification course. A Chopra Center Certified Instructor will lead the meditation course at the DoubleTree Hotel in Cocoa Beach on Saturday, January 12th and Saturday January 19th.

For reservations call 321-383-4005 or 877-650-3796 or email ospreysilence@cfl.rr.com.

Kashi School of Yoga Celebrates Yoga Day USA

Kashi School of Yoga will again be opening its doors on Yoga Day USA on Saturday, January 26, from 12-4pm. This is the 3rd annual Open House event. Festivities are without charge and include tours of the facility and the sacred grounds of Kashi, continuous l5 minute yoga classes, massage, a gift basket raffle, food and refreshments, and a chance to browse the gift store.  Local alternative and health-related sponsors will be on hand to offer advice and free gifts. The first l00 attendees will receive a gift packet, and all will be given free class vouchers. 

This year’s special offer is a discount price for Yoga Teacher Training for those who sign up on that day only. The 2008 Kashi School of Yoga Teacher Training program will be offered as a weekend program and as a residential program, the third consecutive year of its programming. The weekend program begins in February; the residential program begins in September. Guests can also meet the school’s yoga instructors and discuss individual questions, such as incorporating the practice of yoga in one’s life. 

Kashi School of Yoga is located at 11155 Roseland Rd. in Sebastian. For more information, call 772-589-1403 or visit www.kashi.org.

Local Author Gives Profits to Charities

Adam Byrn Tritt, award-winning poet, essayist, and author of numerous anthologies and books, is proud to be donating his online profits to Micro-loans. Adam is the author of Tellstones: Runic Divination in the Welsh Tradition and The Phoenix and the Dragon: Poetry of the Alchemical Transformation.

Micro-loans assist women to be independent with small businesses of their own. These small loans from $25 to $100 are enough, in rural, third-world communities, to purchase breeding pairs of animals, sewing machines, fruit trees and other capital. Micro-loans break the cycle of poverty. They have low to no interest and an exceptionally high rate of payback which is used to create more micro-loans. Some even require the loan be paid forward instead.

Micro-loans mean women do not need to depend on charity, get married or suffer abuse to live. Communities with Micro-loan programs show dramatic increases in health and staggering decreases in HIV/AIDS. With his Publisher, Smithcraft Press, Tritt has chosen Heifer International and NamasteDirect to manage these loans.

For more information contact Adam at adam@adamtritt.com or web sites www.adamtritt.com or www.amazon.com.

Yoga Teacher Training Certification

The Yoga Center, a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance, will be offering a 200 hour certified Yoga Teacher Training program beginning February 1, 2008. This program, under the direction of Linda Morse, E-RYT, 500, will run every other weekend for nine weekends, ending in May 2008. The curriculum, under the guidelines of Yoga Alliance, covers techniques, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, ethics, lifestyle, practicum, and independent assignments.

Specific areas of attention will be asanas (postures), pranayamas (breath techniques), and meditation. Students will learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting, correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student’s process of learning, how to provide a safe environment, and being a guide for their student’s personal journey. Although based within the Kripalu tradition, this program is centered as BEAM Yoga™, which is based on the Principles of Breath, Energy, Alignment, and Movement. A six week Introduction to Yoga series will also be offered for $55.

Program will be held at the Yoga Center, 1540 S. John Rhodes Blvd., W. Melbourne, FL 32904. Cost is $1,950. To secure a place in the class a $200 deposit is due mid January. For more information call 321-728-0300 or visit web at www.YogaCenterMelbourne.com.

Convenient Whole Food Meals Available

Pat Perry’s Wellness Wagon is excited to share Wholefood Farmacy (WFF) with our community. The WFF mission is to supply healthy, convenient, whole food-based meals, snacks and non-toxic personal care items, and to educate the public regarding a preventative based lifestyle. The human body is innately able to recognize and utilize proper food (whole food, uncooked, unadulterated, non-genetically modified fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts and grains), and enzymes (life force) in tact.

"All of our foods are vegetarian, most are raw and vegan. Many are gluten-free and nut-free choices for those with food sensitivities," explains Pat. "All our products come with an unconditional, 30-day money-back guarantee. The Wholefood Farmacy makes it easy, convenient and affordable to get the 5 to 9 recommended servings of fruits and veggies every day."

Pat believes that knowledge is power and it is free at her website. Offered online is well-documented research as well as the Wellness Wagon’s 30 Days to Wellness which features daily, quick-read (1-1½ minutes), conscious-raising articles.

For products and information visit www.wellnesswagon.wfmcteam.com or call toll free 1-877-456-3084. Free "30 Days to Wellness" is available at www.wellnesswagon.com.

Bikram Yoga Hosts Special Posture Workshop

In celebration of Bikram Yoga on the Island’s second year anniversary they are hosting Michael Harris on January 12 from 12–5pm. Michael will inspire you to go beyond your boundaries in your yoga practice and life.  You will learn how to let go of stresses of the mind and be more fully in the body.  He will explain healing by delving into the understanding of the psychosomatic process, including medical and scientific evidence and how it relates to your individual yoga practice

In 1987, Michael began practicing yoga as a result of numerous life threatening injuries. After having studied several different forms of yoga, in 1995, he stumbled into his first Bikram Yoga class.  Just 3 short, sweaty years later and inspired beyond his imagination, Michael sought out Bikram, the man himself, who then certified him to be an instructor.  Michael is a Senior Faculty Member at Bikram's International Headquarters, conducting posture clinics and teaching the new Teacher Trainees.  He is certified to judge local, national and international Hatha Yoga Championships. 

Michael will be teaching the 10am class directly before the Workshop. There is limited space for the class so RSVP on-line at: www.BikramYogaMI.com or call 321-452-YOGA (9642). Bikram Yoga on the Island is located in the Home Depot Shopping Center on Merritt Island.

Community for a Lifetime Seminars

The City of Satellite Beach is pleased to announce the 2008 Communities for a Lifetime educational series schedule sponsored by Wuesthoff Hospital. The Caring Connections series will be lead by Satellite Beach resident and local senior care expert, Charlie Antoni. Three-part sessions will address important issues and decisions related to caring for senior relatives or a spouse at home:

Jan 9 Care Giving: Preparing for New Roles and Responsibilities

Jan 16 Your Life - Your Choices

Jan 23 Dealing with Advance Illness - Hopes, Expectations and Choices

All seminars begin at 7pm and will be held at the Schechter Community Center, 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, FL 32937. For more information call 773-6458 or visit www.satellitebeach.org.

Quantum Touch Workshop at The Herb Corner

Quantum Touch has been compared to the scientific exploration and development of the ancient technique of the "Laying on of Hands." This program shows you how to raise your own chi, a vital healing life force found in all living things. At this workshop you will learn the principles of Quantum Touch and harness your own life force to help others overcome their illnesses and establish a lasting process for summoning this mystical energy.

Four successive 1-hour video programs featuring Richard Gordon, the originator of Quantum Touch will be preceded by "hands-on" class practice sessions. Classes will begin Friday, January 25 and will run for three more Fridays from 6:30-9:30pm at The Herb Corner in Melbourne.

The Herb Corner is located at 277 N. Babcock St. in Melbourne. The cost for each session is $15 ($50 if all are paid up-front) plus a $15 material fee due at the first class. Space offered to the first 15 applicants. For reservations and information call 321-757-7522 to save your place.