June 2009 Newsbriefs

Raw Food Workshop

For those who love pizza, Mexican chili, Indian pudding, or Thai pie, Anne-Marie Derouault has created a raw food workshop to make healthy, light and alive raw recipes that are fun, varied, and balanced. Knowing how to combine foods and herbs to obtain balanced and delicious raw dishes brings a greater variety to the living food lifestyle. This workshop will help participants discover vegetables, seeds, and herbs that work together to deliver a satisfying meal. Variety supports an easy and balanced transition to more live foods and tasty recipes will include entrees and desserts.

Anne-Marie Derouault, PhD, owner of Emergence Resources, offers raw food education, yoga, Reiki, stress management, and communication training. She also provides personal assessment and support to help people get started in a progressive transition to raw foods. Emergence Resources is an official branch of the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center directed by Dr Gabriel Cousens. Anne-Marie would like everyone to "Celebrate the balance of feeding the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of ourselves."

The workshop is Thursday, June 18th in Central Merritt Island, from 6:30-8:30pm. For registration and details, call 321-406-0575, email annmaryd@earthlink.net, or visit www.coachyoga.com.

Holistic Summer Programs for Kids

Children’s Drumming Playshop offers fun while learning basic hand drumming techniques and rhythms. Using rhythm-based activities, there will be opportunities for creation and self-expression. The class supports confidence building, nurturing a cooperative spirit, while enhancing communication and listening skills. Drums and percussion instruments will be available but children should bring a drum if possible. Facilitator and musician Janine Chimera works with special needs children.

Family Tai Chi & Qigong is a team/bonding experience for parent and child that explores the basics of energy work and Tai Chi. The class includes Tai Chi warm-up, how to open the energetic core, Qigong energy exercises, grounding exercises to establish a focus, rooted awareness, and a simple Tai Chi form to promote flow and grace. Instructor Ted Doras is a certified teacher for Master Mantak Chia.

Children’s Mandala Meditation Class students will design and create their own mandala and learn the meanings of the different colors. The class includes simple meditation techniques for relaxation, healing, and balance. Instructor Dee Garramone is an artist and retired schoolteacher.

Classes will be held at Aquarian Dreams, 414 Miramar Ave., Indialantic. Drumming Playshop is Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24. Tai Chi & Qigong is Friday, June 5 and 19. Mandala Meditation is Friday, June 26. All programs start at 4pm and cost $10 per class. Pre-register by calling 321-729-9495.

Free Curves Membership

Curves, an organization dedicated to women’s fitness, is excited to provide a special offer to members of the award-winning Healthways Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. The program is designed for older adults and is one of the nation’s leading exercise programs. Silver Sneakers members are now eligible to join Curves at no cost. "As you age, your risks for debilitating disease increase, and being overweight or obese significantly adds to that risk," shares a Curves representative. "At Curves we have programs that help women of all ages do the three most significant things they can do to decrease their risks: manage their weight, exercise regularly, and eat healthfully."

For more information, call 1-800-Curves30 to locate a local Curves facility and see about qualifying for free membership through insurance providers.

Yoga Teacher Training

Downtown Yoga is offering a comprehensive 200-hour certification Teacher Training Program for aspiring teachers and serious students of yoga. Downtown Yoga believes the path to becoming a certified yoga instructor is a unique, satisfying and life-affirming journey. Their mission is to provide each yoga instructor with the foundation to teach skillfully with knowledge, safety, and integrity while honoring his or her individual style. A free one-hour yoga class will be held to give participants an opportunity to ask questions and obtain Teacher Training literature.

The free yoga class is Saturday, June 20 from 10:15-12 noon. Downtown Yoga is located at 532 E. New Haven Ave, Melbourne. For more information, call 321-676-4600 or contact Annette Armstrong at info@yogadowntownmelbourne.com.

Healthy Cooking Classes

Chef Jim, owner of the Healthy Garden restaurant, is now offering cooking classes. "For my customers who can’t always get here to eat healthy, I want them to know how to cook healthy at home," says Jim. His classes include basic information about transitioning to a plant-based diet without sacrificing taste. Each class will focus on the preparation of an appetizer, main dish, or dessert.

Classes are scheduled when requested with a minimum of five adults. $16.50 includes food. Children under 12 for $5. "Come to class with an appetite, so you can enjoy what you make," suggests Jim.

The Healthy Garden is located at 4100 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, Ste #106, in the Post Commons Shopping Center. For a full menu, visit www.usa-HealthyGarden.com. Call 321-2342-2122 for information and scheduling.

National Learn to Row Day

USRowing and Concept2 are proud to announce the ninth annual National Learn to Row Day hosted locally by the Indian River Rowing Club. USRowing is the non-profit membership organization recognized by the US Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing. Concept2 is an oar and ergometer (indoor rowing machine) manufacturer. Both organizations have asked rowing and health clubs across the country to open their doors to give people a taste of rowing on the water and ergometer. It is never too early or late to take up the sport as competitive and recreational rowers range in age from 12 to over 90.

The Indian River Rowing Club offers summer programs with new and experienced rowing sessions. It is an excellent program for anyone looking for a low to non-impact sport to stay fit, work out with a group, and have fun while training. The beginners/novice program is for those who want to row without training for races. The intermediate/competition rowing program will be more intensified as they train for races and/or scrimmages with other clubs

The event will be held Saturday, June 6 at Sebastian River High School Rowing Sharks boat house, 2250 TM Goodwin Rd (C-54 Canal), Fellsmere. For more information, call Trina Smith 772-473-9514, 800-314-4769, or visit www.indianriverrowingclub.com.

Qi-Gong Instructors Certification Training

The Vero Beach Qi-gong Society is offering a bi-annual Qi-gong instructor certification training course in The Cloudwalker Mind/Body Healing System©. Level I certification includes 10 classroom hours and 16 home study hours following the mandatory reading/video list. An additional 4 weekends of free training will be available for those who want extra time or have scheduling conflicts. The Level 1 Teacher Training is designed to certify instructors to teach self applied healing techniques to a general population.

Class size will be limited to 12 participants and requires pre-registration. The course will cover diverse and basic styles of the Qi-gong arts and contraindications. Body/mind exercises from other parts of the world for self-healing, stress management, fat burning, and peak performance will also be introduced. For those interested, the NQA 2009 Annual Conference will be held at Asilomar Conference center in Pacific Grove, CA June 26-28.

The course starts July 18 and includes 8-Saturdays from 12pm-3pm at Vero Beach Hematology, 981 37th Place, Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-569-4090, email johnwalcott@bellsouth.net, or visit www.thecloudwalker.com or www.nqa.org.

Cranial Release Technique

Lotus Heart Holistic Center in Historic Downtown Melbourne proudly announces it has added Cranial Release Technique (CRT) to its menu of services. Research shows when people are under constant, chronic low-level stress, brain hemisphere activity lateralizes and the body twists out of balance. This Cranial-Dural Stress Syndrome has far-reaching effects on health and vitality. The CRT procedure creates a deep release in the cranial dura as well as within all body structures and the functions associated with it. CRT opens, aligns, and unlocks the 22 bones of the cranium, takes tension out of the dura matter, aligns the spine and pelvis, releases any fascial restrictions within the body, and rebalances brain hemisphere activity. Denise Boehm, LMT and Kirsten Bonnucci Saltvedt, LMT, both certified CRT practitioners, are in agreement that, "The effects are far-reaching and many times quite profound."

A free informational seminar will be held Thursday, May 28 at 7:30pm at Lotus Heart Holistic Center, 529 East New Haven Ave., Melbourne. For more information or to reserve a seat, please call 321-768-7575. Need MM ##S.

Aromatherapy for Men

Nature's Spirit honors men during this month by offering free aromatherapy consultations. "Aromatherapy is pure essential oils and is particularly good for men," explains owner Doreen DeSerres. "Aromatherapy is based on the idea that our sense of smell enhances the body, mind, and spirit." The blends at Nature's Spirit are derived from pure botanicals rather than synthetics like most commercial products for men. Doreen’s specialty is creating personal, custom blends to compliment the unique individual. After consulting with a customer who was looking for a blend for the man in her life, Doreen and the customer co-created a new popular spray called Intrigue. "This month, I'm emphasizing special blends I make just for men." Other specials include 10% discount on citronella, eucalyptus, and lavender. Summer workshops will cover skin care, insect repellants, travel remedies, and first aid. Doreen handcrafts each blend at Nature's Spirit and has been sharing her knowledge of pure botanical essential oils through her own product line for over 21 years.

Nature's Spirit is located at 902 Florida Ave. within Gardener's Cottage in Cocoa Village. Aromatherapy workshops are held Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm. Call for a seat and refrain from wearing fragrance. For a free consultation or information, call 321-632-1221 or visit www.naturespirit.com.

Healthy Dining Made Easy

Dr Mark Pinsky, developer of the Pinsky Sports Performance and Weight Management Center and co-owner of Heart and Sol Organic Wellness Center, has joined together with Salvatore Iuculano to create healthy menu additions for Mr. Iucuano’s Suntree restaurant, Primavera.

Dr Pinsky and his staff worked with the Pinsky staff to develop healthy menu selections using the Pinsky Weight Loss program guidelines for Primavera menu items. These selections are endorsed by Dr. Pinsky and are featured on the menu as Pinsky Perfect Portions. They are designed for busy people to dine out without the hassle of guessing fat, salt and calories of restaurant dishes. Menu items include a 3 oz portion of grilled chicken basted in fresh lemon juice and quick fired with just a touch of olive oil with brown rice and sautéed spinach with garlic on the side and pan sautéed sea scallops with whole wheat pasta and zucchini with fresh tomato sauce.

Pinskey Weight Loss participants are now able to continue their successful participation in the Pinsky Program and dine out guiltlessly at the same time. These new menu ideas are designed for anyone who wants a healthy meal, plus they help Pinsky Program participants to maintain food and lifestyle management success using real food, no shots, and no hunger.

Primavera Restaurant is located at 6300 North Wickham Road in Suntree. For dining reservations call 321-242-8507. For weight management information call 321-255-4003.

Start Your Day with Planet Smoothie

Planet Smoothie has extended their weekday hours to include breakfast and will now open at 7am. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it gets the metabolism going and enables the body to burn fat, build energy, burn calories, and digest food better throughout the day. Smoothies are a fast and healthy way to start the day and the new extended menu will include a selection of muffins and PRO BAR whole food meal bars made with organic ingredients. Planet Smoothie’s made-to-order fruit smoothies fit a healthy and active lifestyle. Smoothie categories include energy, weight loss, wellness, protein, cool blended, as well as coffee smoothies and kid’s smoothies.

Planet Smoothie is located in The Avenue Viera mall in Viera. For more information, call 321-872-0226 or visit www.planetsmoothie.com.

Qivana Pre-Launch Set for Success

Qivana with its focus on a systematic approach to physical improvement, core balance and core strength, is preparing for the biggest, most successful pre-launch in direct sales history. The pre-launch, which began in April, continues through September with the corporate launch set for September 18-19, 2009 in Orlando, Florida.

"At the heart of Qivana’s approach to health is the Qore System, a practical health regimen created with all natural products that follows a three-step philosophy, Stabilize, Vitalize, and Optimize," explains Pam Muse, Qivana Independent Business Owner.

Qivana’s products are designed to build immune defenses and enhance nutrient absorption, replenish the body with natural energy and protection and optimize well being with natural body cleansing. Qivana promotes a long-term sustainable business opportunity for Independent Business Owners.

"When I joined Qivana I was looking for an opportunity to start a business with a small investment, great products, and excellent leadership and support. Qivana has all this, plus the best compensation plan in the direct sales industry," said Pam.

For more information on Qivana and Independent Business Opportunities contact Pam Muse at 772-321-7534 or take a free tour and order free product at www.myqivana.com/pammuse.