We concluded the year with the run and the wellness weekend - from high energy to relaxation.... although there was some high energy during Zumba!
Our wellness retreat, held at a new venue, the Hyatt Windwatch, had a new class "Zumba" and new guest speakers/presenters. Of course, Dr. Roxanne Carfora began the day with laughs and excitement because that is how she is - Dr. Carfora has the ability to educate and entertain, her genuineness and enthusiasm is contagious and a great way to start the day!
Say NO to sugar, sweeteners, diet soda, white foods... enjoy the flavors of natural foods - high in antioxidants. (Read the 'the Makers Diet' by Jordan S. Rubin, N.M.D., Ph.D. for references). Dr. Carfora gave each participant a card for a FREE anti-oxidant screening. Find out where you are - 50,000 is optimal many people are well below - but you need to be informed. Dr. Carfora is adamant about knowing your levels ...vitamin D, testosterone, B12 etc etc. You must be an enlightened patient to advocate for your best quality of care.
Lida Olson, "a cancer survivor herself, is a certified TriYoga teacher who brings warmth, compassion and understanding to her students. Her mission is to guide students towards finding their inner strength and increasing their self-awareness and their capacity for self-care. A renewed sense of health is experienced through her relaxing classes.
Lida has been working with cancer patients for half a decade and has studied yoga for more than ten years. Going through a grueling chemo/radiation treatment balanced with a variety of complementary healing methods, she knows the value of an integrated approach to healing the whole person. Lida has the background of an RN, is a Reiki master and has an in depth training in acupressure. Currently, she is working with the Center for Mind/Body Medicine to be certified as a CancerGuide."She is actively involved with various healing centers, hospitals and health and fitness studios offering class participants the opportunity to participate actively in their own treatment. “I try to replace worry and fear with a sense of well-being and comfort." This is the second Wellness Weekends that Lida participated in - she is a gift for us to share!
Zumba by Amy Faiccoa was our newest welcome addition. Dance is a wonderful form of self expression and self discovery - and just so much fun. This was new for everyone so there was no pressure for the newbies - we were all newbies. Amy offers a variety of classes from Zumbatomic for kids, to Zumba Gold for seniors and individuals with limitations. There is also Aqua Zumba and Zumba toning - if you are considering a Zumba class there is one for you.
Meditation was led by Rosemary Magginnis followed by a Reiki circle with Masters - Rosemary, Teresa, Patti and Carol. "Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive holistic healing method that balances your body, mind, emotions and spirit as a whole in a relaxing manner that may promote self healing." You must allow yourself the quiet and believe in the healing power, enjoy the warmth and let it happen.
We had a pre-dinner art therapy project presented by Meghan Gasior on totem animals, a gift box was designed by each participant after a guided meditation. Each animal represents specific traits and leads to self discovery. This is a very interesting project - just google totem animals to find what attributes you are focusing your attention on.
At our dinner we had Dawn Brauer give a very interesting presentation on the Law of Attraction, what better way to end the night but on a positive note. Very empowering when you realize that you are in command of what you bring into your life. "The universe does not hear good or bad; want or don't want. It delivers unfailingly and indiscriminately what you focus on." Simply by tweaking the messages you send to be positive and deserving you will allow those benefits to be received.
Strength for Life is grateful for all the talented individuals that have come to help us share their powerful tools with you. If you want to reach any of the speakers/presenters we do attempt to keep the website updated with everyone's information under 'support', and feel free to email or call us with any questions and ideas you may have.
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"We are not here to merely make a living. We are here to enrich the world, and we impoverish ourselves if we forget this errand."
~ Woodrow Wilson
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