November 2008 Newsbriefs
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New Yoga Schedule on Merritt Island
Bikram Yoga on the Island has made some adjustments to the current class schedule in an effort to better align class times with student needs. Effective November 1, daily classes are available, some starting as early as 6am and as late at 6:15pm. A complete schedule is available on the website. Also the Bikram Body Shop is excited to offer Lululemon, Canada’s premium athletic apparel.
For more information call 321-452-YOGA (9642) or visit www.BikramYogaMI.com.
Buena Vida Golf Tournament
The Buena Vida Foundation, whose mission is to help serve the needs of seniors in Brevard County, is registering players for their Second Annual Winter Golf Tournament. Open to beginners or pros, registration is limited to 120 golfers and includes green fees, golf cart, driving range, water/soft drinks, and buffet lunch in the clubhouse. Highlight of the event will be a putting contest sponsored by Keith Williams of GOLF USA.
There will be ongoing contests throughout the day for both men and women such as a hole-in-one contest on all par threes and closest to the pin on designated holes. Every player will receive a free goodie bag which includes a 62" golf umbrella, certificate for a free Magique Golf Bag, and much more. Prizes include cash, trophies, and golf equipment. Hole-in-one prizes include a 2009 Mustang. A silent auction will follow the tournament. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Tournament will be held Saturday, January 17 at the Duran Golf Club in Viera. Tickets are $125 per player. The Buena Vida Foundation is located at 2119 West New Haven Ave., West Melbourne. For more information and registration call 321-591-5394, 321-724-0060, email sluisi@buenavidaestates.org, galter@buenavidaestates.org, or visit www.durangolf.com.
Crystals and Workshops in Vero Beach
Marilyn and Tohmas Twintreess, gifted authors of Stones Alive! and Stones Alive! 2, will be at The Inspired Heart in Vero Beach on November 12-17. Marilyn and Tohmas travel around the world buying amazing crystals. They will be conducting readings and the Elemental Birth Imprint workshop. During this workshop you will uncover your experience from the time you left spirit to when you incarnated. You will gain understanding of how you are related to the 5 elements: earth, wind, fire, water and ether.
The Inspired Heart is located at 2235 14th Avenue in Vero Beach. For more information call 772-569-2877. To learn about the Twintreess visit www.ahhhmuse.com.
New Location for Nature’s Spirit
Doreen DeSerres of Nature’s Spirit is excited to announce the relocation of her business to the Gardeners Cottage in Cocoa. Nature’s Spirit will continue to provide pure botanical essential oils, natural custom pure parfums, and synergistic blends, as well as weekly aromatherapy classes, drumming circles, and special events. "This collaboration works very well," says Doreen, "as Gardeners Cottage offers healthy lunches and Nature’s Spirit offers products for wholistic wellness." The location offers a beautiful garden for lunch and/or visit. There is also a wireless internet connection to facilitate business meetings or to work online while nourishing the body with good food and getting customer’s aromatherapy needs met.
Nature’s Spirit is located at 902 Florida Avenue just south of Cocoa Village. Hours are by appointment, workshop, or chance. For more information call 321-632-1221, email at doreende33@yahoo.com, or visit naturespirit.com.
Holiday Pet Portraits in Rockledge
Pet Pros of Rockledge announces Holiday Pet Portraits by Cheryl Carson on Saturday, November 8th from 10am-4pm and Sunday, November 9th from 1-4pm. Bring in your pets to stock up on their favorite food and treats while getting their holiday photo taken. Portrait packages, cards and mouse pads will be available for order. While you are there, purchase holiday pet toys and treats for your hairy, furry or feathered friends.
The Pet Pros staff will be there as well to answer your questions about the best feeding plan for a variety of conditions including seasonal allergies.
To schedule a portrait appointment, call 321-639-4300. Pet Pros is located at 3695 Murrell Rd.
New Massage Therapist at The Joint
Dr. Daniel Weber, chiropractor and owner of The Joint, is excited to welcome Marlene Laney, Licensed Massage Therapist and proprietor of Touch Matters Inc. to his practice. Marlene has 13 years experience helping patients relieve stress and pain with trigger point therapy, Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, and myofascial release. She is also certified in neuromuscular therapy. "I am very excited about working with Dr. Dan," says Marlene. "Together we will be able to enhance your overall health." Gift certificates and packages are available for both massage therapy and chiropractic care.
For more information call 321-254-7999, email touchmatters@bellsouth.net, or visit www.thejoint.com. The Joint is located at 3016 Lake Washington Rd., Melbourne.
Ashtanga and Yoga Back Bend Workshops
The Yoga Center is pleased to host an Ashtanga Workshop with Lewis Rothlein. In this fun, no pressure setting, poses will be broken down and modifications given to students. The workshop is appropriate and beneficial for new practitioners to Ashtanga as well as students of all levels of fitness. Lewis Rothlein studied under David Swenson, has been teaching for over nine years, and owns Full Circle Yoga in Winter Park.
Bob Glickstein will present a Yoga Back Bends Workshop. This workshop is for the experienced student and is an excellent opener for the front hips, groin, upper back, and chest to increase lung capacity. Bob has been presenting workshops for over 30 years.
Ashtanga Workshop costs $35 and will be held Sunday, November 16 from 1pm to3:30pm. Yoga Back Bend Workshop costs $25 in advance or $30 at the door and will be held Sunday, November 2 from 10am to 12:30pm. The Yoga Center is located at 1540 S. John Rhodes Blvd., Melbourne. Call 321-728-0300 or visit www.YogaCenterMelbourne.com.
Shamanic Rites of Initiation
The Munay-Ki are the nine rites of initiation to become a person of wisdom and power, accepting stewardship for all creation. As in many shamanic traditions, the rites are expressed in different forms and styles in different cultures. These rites, given to ancient teachers by angelic beings, are passed on from teacher to student.
Debra Kruljac took four years in preparation for the Munay-Ki (part of her classroom environment was in the Amazon jungle and Andes Mountains) and she studied intensely with Don Isidro and other Peruvian Shamans. After learning many traditional ceremonies that have been passed down through generations, Debra is bringing these ancient healing techniques and teachings back to the community.
Munay-Ki Rites of initiation begin November 3 and 10 at the Center for Healing Arts, 916 Columbus Ave. Melbourne. For more information, call 321-733-7633.
Turkey-free Thanksgiving
Healthy Planet of Brevard (HPoB) is honoring blessings and the earth’s bounty with a turkey-free Thanksgiving Festival. HPoB will provide the Tofurkey, stuffing, water, and iced herbal tea. Members are asked to bring a covered vegetarian dish to share that does not include meat, poultry, fish, diary, eggs, Jell-O, marshmallows or honey. The festival is open to members, their friends, and people who join at the event.
Healthy Planet of Brevard is a not-for-profit organization in Brevard County actively promoting the multifaceted benefits of a planet-based diet. Their mindset is to improve health, encourage compassion for animals, and to achieve a sustainable environment through education and networking. HPoB does this through monthly vegan dining outs at local restaurants, monthly vegan potlucks, as well as speakers, medical doctor presentations, and animal advocates for inspiring health related talks. Their goal is to not only strengthen the existing community but to educate the public by setting an example.
Festival will be held from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, November 22 at Kiwanis Island Park, Main Pavilion, Merritt Island. $5 per person donation requested. For more information, visit www.healthyplanetofbrevard.org.
Acupuncturist relocates to Indian Harbour Beach
Jennifer Lyn Nafe, Acupuncture Physician at Jade Palms Health & Healing Center, is excited to announce her relocation from Indialantic to her new office in Indian Harbour Beach. Jennifer incorporates all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, herbology, and nutritional and lifestyle counseling. She will continue to treat all aspects of fertility support, pregnancy and postpartum issues.
Office is located at 1413 S. Patrick Drive, Suite 4, Indian Harbour Beach. For more information or a free 30-minute consultation, please call 321-960-6959.
Power Yoga Workshop in Sebastian
Kashi School of Yoga is pleased to welcome back Bryan Kest and his Power Yoga Workshop. The class includes a lecture about basic philosophy of Power Yoga as well as an invigorating and inspiring asana practice. "My primary objective," says Brian, "besides turning more people on to a healthier, more peaceful lifestyle that continually challenges them to grow, is to teach a system of exercise that fully integrates the body, mind, and spirit." Bryan’s approachable manner lends to an ease in his teaching style, which draws many students from different disciplines. Bryan has been teaching yoga for more than 21 years and shares his commitment and passion for his own practice by using humor and a down-to-earth approach. All levels of practitioners will enjoy the benefits of this workshop.
Workshop held Tuesday, November 25 from 6-9pm. Cost is $55 and participants must register in advance. Kashi School of Yoga is located at 11155 Roseland Rd., Sebastian. For more information, call 772-589-1403 ext. 112 or visit www.kashi.org. For more information on Bryan Kest visit www.poweryoga.com.
Remembering Paul Newman (1925-2008): Actor, Philanthropist and Role Model
Legendary Hollywood movie star Paul Newman died of lung cancer on September 26, 2008 at his home in Westport, CT. An actor and philanthropist, Newman was a co-founder of Newman’s Own, a food company and for-profit corporation that sold items such as popcorn, salad dressing, fruit, snacks and more under the "Newman’s Own" label. Health food stores and Whole Foods carried the Newman’s Own line. Newman donated all post-tax profits and royalties from Newman’s Own to charity, his favorite one being The Hole in the Wall Gang, national camps Newman founded for children affected by life-threatening illnesses. "The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is part of his living legacy, and for that we remain forever grateful. His leadership and spirit can never be replaced, but he has left us with a clear course for the future," says the camp’s official Web site. As of May 2007, donations from Newman’s Own had exceeded $220 million, surprising Newman himself, who never believed he’d raise so much money and support for charity.
Newman’s Own started out small, but always had a big heart. In the early 80’s, Newman created his own salad dressing and gave it as gifts to friends, who wanted more. Founding Newman’s Own in 1982 with writer A.E. Hotchner, the company expanded, bringing all-natural food products to a wide audience long before it was fashionable. Newman was a great recycler, giving back to charity all the money he earned from the sale of Newman's Own products. Since his passing, one of his five daughters, Nell Newman, is expected to take over Newman’s Own and give back to the community the way her father did. Growing up in rural Connecticut, Nell’s famous parents introduced her to natural foods. Nell credits her father and mother—actress Joanne Woodward—with teaching her by to be socially responsible, politically involved, and philanthropic. The Oscar-winning star retired from acting in 2006 after a 50-year career that included films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1971), The Hustler (1961), Hud (1963) and Cool Hand Luke (1967). He will be greatly missed, and forever remembered for his talent and true devotion to charitable causes.
Women Find Walking Partners
WomenWalking is an online service that connects women who walk with walking partners.
"Women's lives are busy -- we work, run errands, take care of our families. Too often, we put aside the importance of our own health and well-being because we don’t want to walk alone," explains Joy Regan.
The WomenWalking website brings together women who may otherwise never meet- even while living in the same town. WomenWalking is a national website, available anywhere in the United States, offering women the possibility to expand their network of friends, and explore footpaths together.
The website offers multiple venues for communicating. You can join the "Community Voices" bulletin board for a national discussion, post a blog, list your profile and email using the inter-site email.
For more information, visit www.womenwalking.net.
