Feronia Wellness Organization

The Mouth - Why Chewing is Important

2012-02-09T16:25:00.002-06:00

The “physical” aspects of digestion begin in the mouth. Please consider what goes in our mouth is generally a volunteer action! For the most part we choose what we eat, how many times we chew our food, and the pace (fast/slow) of the eating experience. Some may argue that digestion begins before we eat as the smells, sounds, and overall environment affect us. To some extent I’d agree with this. It is a biological fact that if we are stressed our digestion is adversely impacted. No reason to digest if you’re running away from a lion or tiger, right? And, if we are in a pleasant environment, calm and relaxed, this will aid our digestion. Nothing like the smell of grandma’s cooking to get the digestive juices flowing. But, at the end of the day if we gulp down crappy food we’re going to have digestive issues.

In our mouth we have our teeth and the salivary glands (of which the parotid is the largest). Our teeth are very important as they are the first stage in breaking up our food so we can process it. The more we chew and break up the food, the more surface area there is to be acted upon. Saliva contains mucus, lysozymes, and amylase. Believe it or not, we make 1-2 quarts of saliva per day! Saliva should be alkaline with a pH of 7.4, although it can vary throughout the day. If you would like to test your saliva you can purchase pH paper. The most accurate reading is in the morning after waking up. If saliva is acidic (pH < 7) it will interrupt digestion of carbohydrates in mouth. The saliva pH is indicative of general health of the liver.

Mucus is important because it lubricates the food to help it pass through the esophagus. Lysozymes poke holes in the walls of bacteria which weaken them so they can be taken care of (eliminated) by the stomach. Amylase is an enzyme and it begins the digestion of carbohydrates. Ever notice how if you have a piece of bread in your mouth for awhile it starts to taste sweet? This is the carbohydrate breaking down into sugars. It appears the body was designed to handle carbohydrates first.

So what we do in the mouth is very important. If we do not chew our food sufficiently more work has to be done in the stomach to break the food down. Remember – this is a “north to south” process. How many times to chew? I’ve heard anywhere from 20-40 chews per mouthful. The 40 seems a bit stretching it, but 20 seem reasonable. And, the more we chew the more saliva is produced and mixed with the food providing the mucus, lysozymes, and amylase required. Not enough mucus and the food has a harder time getting to the stomach. Too few lysozymes and it is more likely for harmful bacteria to survive. Short on amylase and carbohydrates do not get broken down and begin to ferment in the stomach since their next chance for activity is in the small intestine (but I’m getting ahead of myself). I’m sure you can see how each step has an impact on what takes place next. If the initial job is not done correctly the next step needs to catch up or make an adjustment.

Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create individualized nutrition and wellness programs. He has offices in Glendale and Thiensville, WI. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at bernie@brwellness.com, call (262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.

Gift Certificates by DONATION!

2012-02-08T21:33:00.001-06:00

Special Offer for Valentine's Day! By a gift certificate for a loved one at the price that feels comfortable for you! WHAT AN AMAZING DEAL!!!

Better than Groupon, you pay what you can afford for massage, energy healing, Vision Quest or other service.

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Why?
As we enter this final cycle (2012) to end a much greater cycle (of 6,000yrs), I am called to share my work with more people than ever before. This is why I am doing more classes, meditations & workshops.

But I am also called to share my individual healing sessions as well, and not just those who can afford it. I know that many of us struggle just to make the rent, so a massage is often out of the question.

Now is the time to give yourself or your loved one a special gift. My world class massage feels incredible and it is healing on many different levels. I work with releasing stress from the muscles, fascia and central nervous system, so you can finally relax fully and BREATHE! But then I take a step further to awaken and activate your energy body, by clearing and balancing your meridians & Chakras. According to Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra, your light body is at the core of not just your physical body, but your emotional, mental and spiritual bodies as well. So by awakening, activating, clearing and balancing your energy body, you are addressing the root cause of any and all imbalances (problems) in your body and life. After a session, you will feel more alive, grounded and balanced than perhaps ever before in your life. to see more about my specific healing styles, click here.

My rates are already very reasonable ($100 for 90 minute session) but not everyone can afford that.

What?
So now I am offering a Donation Special for just one week. Until Feb 14.

You pay whatever you can afford for whatever treatment you feel a need for. In addition to the on-table massage / healing session, this offer also stands for Remote Healing, Vision Quest, Spiritual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Massage Training.

This offer is good for sessions at my beautiful, ZEN studio in Cedarburg.

How?
There are two ways you can take advantage of this offer:
1) Visit my website to make your donation on-line. Then I can either book your appt on the spot or send you a beautiful Gift Certificate to use anytime over the next year. Click Here.
2) If you don't have a credit card, or don't want to pay on-line, you can send me a check to: Healing Magic W71 N882 Harrison Ct. #101 Cedarburg, WI 53012.

Fine Print
I have a few appointments available before I leave for Puerto Rico on Feb 13, so if you'd like to come in sooner, then it's a possibility, if you book soon. Otherwise, you will have to wait until I return at the beginning of March for your session.

If you would like me to send you a Gift Certificate (for your Valentine perhaps?) I would need to receive your order by this Saturday at the latest to get it in the mail. The certificate itself is beautiful and tasteful, printed on on a fine parchment paper in a matching parchment envelope with a nice brochure outlining all of my services. It makes a lovely gift.

Full Moon Meditation
Wed, March 7, 7-8pm

Each full moon is another in a series of gateways, or portals, in which we are receiving an abundance of divine blessings and healing energy, becoming more and more powerful as we draw closer to the final completion of this great cycle (12/21/12).

This time will include a Medicine Wheel Ceremony (to honor the Earth, the Sun, the Air, the Water, the 7 directions, our ancestors, spirit guides, guardian angels, ascended masters, saints, prophets and the one Creator). Then go into a deep resting meditation (similar to Yoga Nidra) and a group healing session where I will help you to facilitate the release of your stress, tension, fears and any other negative thoughts or feeleings that you have been holding onto, which have been blocking the flow of healing energy in your body and your life.

Feronia Wellness Center

N112W16760 Mequon Road

Germantown, WI 53022

262.377.8885
Just 20 min northwest of downtown Milwaukee

Free will Donation
(suggested $10-$20)

Peter Ross Voigt is a certified massage therapist and energy healer currently living in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

He has been in the healing arts field for over 25 yrs, with a wide array of experience in many fields, including Shamanism, Tantra, Kundalini Yoga, Martial Arts, Rebirthing, acu-pressure, polarity and remote healing.

Peter travels the world teaching classes, workshops and exotic retreats on healing energy, Tantric spirituality, Tantric massage and preparing ones self for 12/21/12. He has taught thousands of people in various classes, workshops and private trainings at Yoga Ashrams and Retreats all over the world. His students include complete beginners to professional healers and everything in between. He has a teaching style that is fun and entertaining, yet extremely effective. You will go beyond the theories and concepts to a direct experience of Tantra, energy and Spirit.

Peter creates a wonderful space for learning, healing & transformation, and he can help you to attain your goals & dreams.

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Full Moon Meditation

2012-02-07T16:39:00.001-06:00

Full Moon Meditation

with Peter Ross Voigt

7pm-8pm, Wed March 7

Feronia Wellness Center

N112W16760 Mequon Road

Germantown, WI 53022

262.377.8885

Suggested Donation: $10-$20

REGISTER HERE or classes@feroniaretreat.com

Peter Ross Voigt is a certified massage therapist and energy healer currently living in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

Peter travels the world teaching classes, workshops and exotic retreats on healing energy, Tantric spirituality, Tantric massage and preparing ones self for 12/21/12. He has taught thousands of people in various classes, workshops and private trainings at Yoga Ashrams and Retreats all over the world. His students include complete beginners to professional healers and everything in between. He has a teaching style that is fun and entertaining, yet extremely effective. You will go beyond the theories and concepts to a direct experience of Tantra, energy and Spirit. Peter creates a wonderful space for learning, healing & transformation, and he can help you to attain your goals & dreams.

There are several workshops coming up soon . CLICK HERE for more details.

Peter Ross Voigt

Healing Magic
414.699.7333

www.healingmagic.net

Full Moon Meditation

2012-02-07T09:14:00.001-06:00

Full Moon Meditation

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Digestion - Introduction - The Body Positive

2012-02-06T10:17:00.000-06:00

Digestion - Introduction

Our tour of the body begins with the digestive system. After all, we are what we eat! What we put into our body provides the fuel our body has to work with in performing all the functions that give us life. Without food there is no life. Without strong digestion there is no useable fuel. What we eat and drink needs to be processed and utilized by the body. Therefore, when I speak of “digestion” remember it is inclusive of breaking down our food, absorbing our food, utilizing our food, and removing the waste products of the food from the body. All of these are critical steps in what we term “digestion.”

Many people suffer from poor digestion (dysbiosis). Do you? How would you know? Well, common signs of poor or compromised digestion include heartburn, belching, burping, gas, bloating, cramping, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. But did you know bad breath, rashes, skin eruptions, acne, allergies, and autoimmune diseases stem from poor digestion as well? When your digestive issues get serious enough for you to see your doctor you may receive an official medical diagnoses such as: Acid reflux, GERD, Crohn’s, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel, Celiac, and others.

When we have “symptoms” this is our body sending us a message. Something is wrong. Something is not working as designed. Our body has over 120 trillion cells, all of which need to be nourished. Everything we put into our mouth will ultimately have a consequence – either it is nourishing or it is stressful. One definition of nutrition is an act or process of being nourished. It is through digestion that we receive our nourishment.

The next big question is: What creates symptoms? Obviously it is not how our body was originally designed! As my friends at the IFNH (International Foundation for Nutrition and Health) like to say, “Digestion is a north to south process.” It has several stages and what happens at each phase is greatly influenced by the preceding phase. The digestive system includes: mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, large intestine, rectum, and anal canal. Now we’ll learn what each part does.

The 'Gratitude List'

2012-02-05T12:11:00.006-06:00

Whenever you take the time to make a list of things that you’re grateful for right now, in the moment, something wonderful happens in your attitude and in how you feel – maybe not right away, but soon to follow. In spite of what else may be going on around you, there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for – even when it seems your life is falling apart around you. And the benefits of being able to take that time to acknowledge those things are immeasurably good for You and how you feel.

There’s 2 truths to consider about situations and life: The first is that what’s happening right now, in the moment, and how you’re thinking about it, is how you’re going to feel about it. The second is that as long as you are breathing and your heart is beating, there’s always something to be grateful for – even at the last breath and the last beat – it’s true.

So if you have this choice to feel good, or just feel better, with faithful peace knowing some things are going right, and you have the power to influence that in your own being…is it not worth it? Are you not worth it? Of course you are! So why not give it a try?!

Let’s look at a few contrasts:

You just received a foreclosure notice…you still have time to redeem the situation and make some moves to change it; you’re comfortable and safe in your house right now – be grateful for that in the moment; it will provide you with the clarity required to act in the situation.

You just lost a friend or loved one…(of course you grieve any loss – good or bad – but as much as you can and as soon as you can) be grateful that you were able to share life for the time you did; be grateful for what that person added to your life and the things you were able to give them; be grateful for love.

Your child was bullied at school today…be grateful that s/he has loving parents to come home to; be grateful that parents have alternatives for their child’s education today; that you have a voice with the administration of the school (they work for you and with you); that you can pick up the phone to contact the other parents; be grateful that your child comes to you because s/he knows you love and want to protect them.

You’re job is unbearable, the bosses don’t know how to treat people or lead, your co-workers are not team-players…be grateful that you have a job to go to and are making a wage to support yourself/family while you dedicate some time and effort to go somewhere else or do something else; be grateful that you are capable to do more than just work there; be grateful for choice.

Your relationship is over, or ending…be grateful that you loved; for what you learned or are learning; be grateful that you still have you and the universe that have love for you; be grateful for new beginnings, time for self-discovery, a journey ahead that will lead you to something better…growth, a better relationship for you – everything is possible.

Looking at the universal law of attraction, the more you are grateful for the more you will attract to be grateful for. How you think of things is how you will feel about things. Just being grateful for the good in your life, as well as the lessons, growth and strength you will gain from its challenges, puts your mind in a different perspective, one that allows you to enjoy the fact that good things are always with you.

I’ve had times where I was grateful for the electricity, because I spent time without it (and then I was grateful for family with extra room who loved me); for my appliances, because when the dishwasher, clothes washer, oven and refrigerator broke down, I had to go without for a while; for my body, because I witnessed someone who was enjoying his life with vigor who didn’t have any limbs; and for my mind because of its capabilities, imagination and alertness to new opportunity. But the most basic fact that I am grateful for, that often goes unnoticed, is that I love and that I am love – and I always have that to share.

SUGGESTION: Once a day, morning or at night, give yourself the time to list 10 things you are grateful for right now.

Please go to the 'The Gratitude List' blog at Wendy Kay Life Coach now to share something with the group that you are grateful for, in this moment. Sharing helps the rest of see things we may not have noticed in our own lives. Thank you in advance. : )

World Book Night - please sign up by midnight Feb. 6! (sorry forthelate notice)

2012-02-03T18:50:00.001-06:00

On Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:22:24 -0600, Kira Henschel wrote:

Dear Friends,

I don't do this very often, but I am writing to you to encourage all of you to sign up for this amazing event. This is a cause dear to my heart and I hope all of you will consider participating. It is an opportunity to change lives through books.

A deadline for signing up is imminent – February 6 – but give me a moment to explain what this is all about.

World Book Night is a campaign to find light or non-readers in the community and hand them each a book.

Person-to-person.

Want to be part of a million-book giveaway? To volunteer to change a life? You can, as part of World Book Night, on April 23, 2012.

It was started in the U.K. last year, and it is coming to our shores on April 23, 2012 – Shakespeare's birthday, not coincidentally – as well!

The World Book Night organization is printing hundreds of thousands of special free paperback editions, and they are looking for thousands of volunteers to go out on April 23 and give books out across America. To get more people reading.

You pick the place: hospital or diner, school or ... well, lots of possibilities. Be creative.

Sign up by February 6 to be a book giver on World Book Night! Please go the website to read up on its mission, the books you can choose from to give away, and some rules and regulations. All you need to become a giver is a little time, a love of books, and the desire to give something to your community.

Think about where you'd like to give away the books before you go online to apply. And thank you! Please feel free to pass this information on.

If we all get together, we can make a difference in our community. Perhaps we can gather as a group at HenschelHAUS in Bay View for a pot luck and/or drumming and come up with a creative way to give books away. If you're one of my outside of Milwaukee friends, perhaps you can gather your own groups.

www.worldbooknight.org

Please let me know if you have any questions. Please forward this e-mail and information to anyone you may feel would like to get involved.

Thank you!!

--
Kira Henschel

Getting your words out to the world!

HenschelHaus Publishing, Inc.

www.HenschelHausBooks.com

Office: 414-486-0653 (office hours: 9 - 4 p.m. M-W-F, by appointment T and Th).
Cell: 608-576-9747

Join me in a Force Like No Other - Providing a Hand Up, Rather than a Handout!
www.bookmaven.IAmAForce4Good.com

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When you wish upon a star....

2012-02-03T08:29:00.000-06:00

My 5yo: Mom, when is a falling star going to come to make my wish come true?

My 7yo: Oh no, Nicky, a falling star is only half of your wish coming true. You have to do the other half yourself.
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This conversation recently took place between my children. I was blown away by my daughter's brilliant understanding of life. At age 7, she knows things that took me 40 years to learn. I am in awe of her!

This post was brought to you by Deborah Lighthart, Intuitive, Energy Healer & Visionary Artist. The name "Deborah" means "Bee seeking the honey of life." Deborah's life mission is to help you find a sweet, satisfying & soulful existence. Her private practice is located at Feronia Wellness Center in Germantown WI, but she also works by phone & online. Her intuitive consultations are uplifting, accurate & insightful. Her healing work is soothing, spiritual & transformational. Her artwork is modern, abstract & spirited. She is also the Founder of Feronia Wellness Organization, a non-profit group promoting holistic health & wellness. Deborah believes that health & happiness are your birthright and she works in every way possible to help you claim it. You can find more information about Deborah at www.deborahlighthart.com

A Note from the Creator

2012-02-03T08:00:00.004-06:00

Dear You,

Why are you so afraid? Why do you hide from the Light? Even when you have made mistakes, even when they were really big ones, even when you thought you failed beyond belief, I have had nothing but love for you. How could I ever have anything but love for you? You are part of me, created in divinity. I will love you to the ends of the earth and until the end of time, for you are my beloved. You are the gift of Life. You are the beautiful expression of Love in action. Go now. Be in action. Dance your own dance. Sing your own song. Speak your own speech. Reach deep inside, deeper than you could have imagined & find the blessings in your soul. Share your greatest gifts with those around you. Let them see you. Let them REALLY see you, as that is the only way they can ever really see Me.

Love,

God

Blue Spruce

2012-02-02T21:40:00.001-06:00

Blue Spruce
February 2, 2012
By K.E.Voss

Proud and tall as can be,
Six times the size of me.
At least thirty feet high,
Reaching towards the sky.

Providing shade and a home,

To squirrels and birds that roam.
Very interesting to a cat,
Patiently, hoping for a snack.

Rejected as the city holiday tree,

Looking very handsome to thee.
Waiting, waiting, very quietly,
For a place to spend eternity.

Learn Tantra this weekend

2012-02-02T11:52:00.001-06:00

Tantra for most people is mis-understood & even feared.

But many are now discovering Tantra as a rich and beautiful path to fulfillment, spiritual awakening and re-uniting with your Beloved.

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Can't make the entire weekend? That's OK. You can always come to just 1 or 2 sessions.

Friday eve introduction is just $10 when you register in advance. It is family friendly and a lot of fun!

After a brief overview of Tantra and healing energy, I will share with you a meditation from Kundalini Yoga that is one of the most powerful, healing and transformational meditations you will ever experience.

This one session holds the possibility of changing everything and helping you to achieve your life's purpose.

I hope to see you soon!

~ Namaste ~

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Tantric Healing Workshop
Feb 3-5, 2012
Yama Yoga
3rd Ward, Milwaukee

Join us for a fun, relaxing retreat at a sacred Yoga space

A new age has already begun, and we can see the changes already manifesting in the world. Things will get worse before they get better, but for those who are prepared, this is a time of hope and liberation!

A great introduction to the Path of Spirit for those who are new or curious. For those already well traveled on the path, your spirit will love the opportunity to be pampered, nurtured and strengthened by the powerful healing energy we will be tapping into. The location is a very tranquil & healing yoga studio in an old stone building firmly rooted in the earth. As we are learning the basics of Tantra and energy healing, this , this, this , ,,,../. weekend will be a combination of learning , practice and resting meditation as we do several group healing sessions. It is a fun and exciting weekend as we delve into spiritual practices held secret for thousands of years, but it will also be deeply restful, relaxing and healing to our body & soul.

Looking beyond the reputation of Tantra, we find one of the oldest and most powerful spiritual teachings in the world, said to be the original source of Yoga. We are also working with the principals of many other spiritual traditions, including Shamanism.

The format is very flexible and easy to fit into any schedule. We will have 4 sessions during the weekend. You can attend the entire weekend – all 4 sessions – or you can come to just one or two. It is also very affordable.

If you have never attended a class, workshop or a healing session with Peter, then the 1st session on Fri eve is suggested before attending other sessions.

Entire Weekend – $200 per person! (Save $55)

Or

Friday night Introduction for just $10 when you pre-register

Click here to Register now

     Workshop Schedule
   * Friday Feb 3, 7-10pm* Introduction to Tantric Spirituality
   * Sat Feb 4, 10am-4pm * Earth Changes& Spiritual Awakening
   * Sat Feb 4, 7-10pm * Tantric (Sacred) Sexuality
   * Sun Feb 5, 10am-4pm * Spiritual Relationships

Private Healing Sessions

Peter will be available for individual sessions before and after the workshop.

~ Namaste ~

Tantric Retreat
Puerto Rico

Feb 17-24, 2012

Align your body & world with Spirit through Tantra, shamanism & Kundalini Yoga in one of the most beautiful & powerful places on the planet.

The location itself is extremely healing. Right on the beach, the building was designed for healing, with quartz crystals built into foundation and pyramids on the roof!

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Calories – Not Created Equal and Perhaps Not All That Relevant

2012-02-02T11:00:00.000-06:00

Many diet and exercise programs are based on us “counting calories” and assuming all calories are created equal. This goes back to the 1870’s and the scientific finding of the First Law of Thermodynamics. We learn from Wikipedia, “The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can be transformed, i.e. changed from one form to another, but cannot be created or destroyed. It is usually formulated by stating that the change in the internal energy of a system is equal to the amount of heat supplied to the system, minus the amount of work performed by the system on its surroundings.” This theory was applied to the human being. Resulting in the myth that whatever calories we consume through eating we need to burn through activity otherwise these calories will store as fat and we will gain weight.

Also during this period of time scientists were able to assign specific calories to specific foods through the use of a new breakthrough – the bomb calorimeter. Basically, this device measures heat flow in water from the burning of a specific substance. The change in temperature in the water is then converted into calories.

So this leads us to the key question. Does our body really work like a bomb calorimeter? And, are all calories used for energy and therefore the same independent of the food we eat?

As far as a calorimeter goes, I think we can all conclude that our body does not operate that way. But let’s assume that it does. If so, does it treat all calories equally? While you will see many studies supporting the notion that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie let’s take a logical view of this. A hardboiled egg has 75 calories. Approximately one half of a slice of bread or a bagel has 75 calories. Perhaps one bite of a donut or a piece of cake has 75 calories. Could it really be that these 75 calories would have the same impact in your body? I don’t think so and shortly you’ll see why.

Let’s go back to the calorimeter for a minute. Here’s what was discovered. Carbohydrates were 4.2 calories per gram and this was rounded down to the familiar 4.0 that we know of today. Proteins were 5.0 but were rounded down to 4.0 due to some perceived inefficiencies of how they burn. Fats were 9.2 also rounded down to 9.0. So, this gives us the numbers that we are all familiar with: 4 calories per gram of carbohydrate and protein and 9 calories per gram of fat. Simple conclusion – eat too much fat and you get fat.

Well, to start with, the figures are wrong! Let’s look at fats first. Different fats have different amounts of associated calories depending upon saturation levels. Further studies have shown that polyunsaturated fats have 9.1 calories per gram, animal fats range from 6.5 to 8.0 calories per gram, while cocoa butter (the most saturated of fats) has 5.5 calories per gram. This is significant. I’ve written previously on the benefits of saturated fat, and yet it is these fats that have been so vilified that actually have less calories than the unsaturated oils we have been told are so healthy! The true fact is that the more saturated the fat, the fewer calories.

Now let’s look at carbohydrates. I’ve written many times that to your body carbohydrates equals sugar. All carbohydrates (both “simple” and “complex”) are broken down into simple sugars. To do this the body uses a process called hydrolysis. Basically water is added to a reaction. This causes total mass to increase which actually creates more calories! So, simple sugars really do have 4.2 calories per gram, yet starches (the more complex carbohydrates) have 4.44 calories per gram. Also note that soluble fiber has 2.0 calories per gram. What does this mean? We are getting significantly more calories per gram of carbohydrate than we may think.

Now for the grand finale! This whole theory assumes that all calories we consume are used for energy. This simply is not true. Protein is used for a variety of body building functions. In fact very little protein is used for energy. Therefore, these calories really don’t count. Think about the Atkins diet. It includes lots of protein, yet people lose weight. In fact they are told to eat as much as they want and still lose weight. Next, let’s look at fat. Fat too is used for other functions besides energy. So, in reality, only some of these calories truly count. And here’s the important point – it is only carbohydrates where all the calories count! Many studies have shown that the number of calories is insignificant compared to their composition. People can gain or lose weight on calories ranging from 1000 to 4000 calories per day. It is all about how much fat, protein, and carbohydrate were in the diet!

My special thanks to Barry Groves and the Weston Price Foundation for his wonderful presentation sharing these facts.

Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create individualized nutrition and wellness programs. He has offices in Thiensville and Glendale. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at bernie@brwellness.com, call (262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.

Appreciating

2012-02-01T17:40:00.002-06:00

The easiest way to feel good is to be grateful and appreciate. You may not always be in the “mood” to acknowledge these feelings. But since your feelings are a direct result of the thoughts you think, giving time to think of what you are grateful for and who/what you appreciate in your life, the feelings will eventually follow. READ MORE

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2012-01-30T19:44:00.000-06:00

Winter Newsletter

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Services offered at the following locations:

525 E Chicago Street, Unit 404, Milwaukee WI (Consultations)

Art Factory Building
925 Elm Grove Road, Suite 102, Elm Grove WI (Treatments and consultations)

And coming in February!

HaleyBird Studios
9207 W Center Street, Wauwatosa WI
(Treatments, consultations and workshops)

Gift Certificates make great Valentines day gifts and are available for any service or treatment. Call today and give your loved one a gift of Ayurveda!

Carol Nace, Certified Ayurvedic Health Educator (CAE)

How to contact me:

Phone: 262-893-1757
E-mail:
carolnace@bodhi-ayurveda.com
Website:
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(Coming in February!)

Teaching Schedule
As soon as I learned about Ayurveda and began to adopt an ayurvedic lifestyle, I realized that I would want to share this amazing practice with others. I hope you will find one of the workshops below beneficial to you and will attend.
Managing Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia with Ayurveda
Thursday, February 9th ~ 7-8:30 PM
&
Sunday, March 25th ~ 1-2:30 PM

Feeling stressed out? Struggle with anxiety or insomnia? Unfortunately these are common issues in our modern world. For some of us, we have mild and infrequent symptoms, for others it can become overwhelming and debilitating.    Ayurveda provides natural methods to manage each of these symptoms using nutrition, lifestyle, body work treatments and herbal supplements.
In this workshop, I will lead us on a journey learning how to manage stress, anxiety and insomnia naturally from the perspective of Ayurveda. What is Ayurveda? It is an ancient wellness and healing system dating back to 5,000 years and comes from the land now called India.

Pre-registration price    $10 (by Feb 4th)

Late or same day registration    $15

Mother's Day Ayurveda and Aromatherapy Workshop
Saturday, May 12th ~ 3-5 PM

On this special day we will celebrate the mother goddess (Shakti) in all of us, learn about the basics of Ayurveda and how aromatherapy is used as a healing therapy to the mind, body and soul. In this workshop, you learn about the basics of aromatherapy, the top 6 essential oils that should be in every home and how to
use them. As a special gift for Mother's day, each participant will make one of two divine products. Choose between a uniquely formulated bath salt or salt scrub. Additional products will be available for purchase.
Pre-registration price (by May 4th)

     Mom and one guest    $40

     Single guest or extra  $20
Late or same day registration

     Mom and one guest     $50

     Single guest or extra   $25

All workshops will be held at
HaleyBird Studios
9207 W Center Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53202

Call or email to pre-register today!
262-893-1757
carolnace@bodhi-ayurveda.com

Special Offer to New Clients
Abhyanga

A full body warm oil treatment, Abhyanga is at the foundation of all other ayurvedic body work. This loving, gentle treatment of moving oil into the skin provides a rejuvenating and purifying affect to the skin and deeper tissues. Beyond balancing VATA, PITTA and KAPHA, benefits from regular abhyangas can include revitalized skin, decreased aging effects, deep tissue nourishment, reduced stress, and improved immunity and sleep.
Price: Reg $60 for $30

Shirodhara
Warm herbalized oil is poured on the forehead in a continuous stream and pressure ever so subtly to instill a deep sense of relaxation. Shirodhara can have a dramatic impact on reducing issues with insomnia, stress, anxiety and headaches. The effect on the Ajna (third eye) and Sahasrara (crown) chakras provides rest to the entire nervous system.
Price: Reg $65 for $30

Pricing valid at my Elm Grove location only.

About me…...

I was introduced to Ayurveda seven years ago when my own health was compromised. Seeing loved ones be affected by negative side effects of medications and treatments of their health issues through modern western medical methods, I wanted to try a more natural approach. Ayurveda resonated immediately with amazing results.
After years of self study and incorporating an Ayurvedic lifestyle, I decided to become formally educated and certified in Ayurvedic consultation and body work techniques. With a compassionate desire to enlighten others with the knowledge and benefits that Ayurveda can provide to the community I formed Bodhi Ayurveda, LLC in 2011.
Currently, I am certified as an Ayurvedic Health Educator and will be certified as a Clinical Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and PanchaKarma technician by the end of 2012. I will receive these certifications through Bhavana Institute for Yoga and Ayurveda in La Grange, IL, studying under the tutelage of nationally renowned Ayurvedic educator Patricia Layton. My future plans are to study Ayurveda and Ayurvedic body work techniques domestically and abroad in Ayurveda's motherland of India.
I have been a Milwaukeean my entire life and currently live in the Third Ward with my husband Mukul and cat, Billi.

~Namaste~
Carol

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The Body Positive

2012-01-30T14:09:00.000-06:00

Announcing The Body Positive

I have several favorite “nutritional sayings” (as I like to call them) that I use with my clients. One of these stems from the fact that most of us have no idea how our body works. How do I know this? I ask people all the time and I get the same answer. “I didn’t know that.” So here’s my saying “Unfortunately our body did not come with an Owner’s Manual.” One of my main objectives in working with any client is education on how the body works and how this relates to our lifestyle. Over the next year this will be the focus of my writings and postings. I’m calling this undertaking “The Body Positive” and I hope you’ll join me. Each post or update will be brief and to the point exploring one particular aspect.

As I experience every day with my clients, when they know and understand how their body works they make different choices – positive ones leading to improved health and happiness.

I have five simple rules: You are what you eat; you are what you eat eats; you are what you digest; you eat what you are; and balance and moderation. We’ll be exploring these concepts in conjunction with learning some basic anatomy and physiology of the body. Think of anatomy as the parts and physiology as what they do.

We will begin with digestion in the next post.

We Are the Light Weavers

2012-01-30T12:19:00.000-06:00

We Are the Light Weavers

We are the Light Workers, the Weavers of Light,

weaving Light to all Humanity.

Each of our prayers is a Strand of Light, a Thread of Light.

that is sent out into the Universe

These Strands of Light come together from all directions,

from all the hearts of the Light Workers.

Remember there is a destination that we have determined by our intention.

These prayers or strands of Light search for that intention

The Strands of Light weave together, creating a web.

The WEB of LIFE, or the WEB of LIGHT.

It's up to each of us to maintain the Web of Light.

We will catch you in this woven Web of Light.

You are the intention, the purpose, at this very moment in time.

All prayer and healing energy is the same:

whether it is a quiet intention of the heart

a loving touch

energy work (Reiki, etc.)

sound healing

a song

all is a prayer

OM Peace Amen

HelenaJoy Sleger Kaiser

(Feb-2-2005)

Bodhi Ayurveda Winter Newsletter

2012-01-30T07:12:00.001-06:00

Winter Newsletter

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Services offered at the following locations:

525 E Chicago Street, Unit 404, Milwaukee WI (Consultations)

Art Factory Building
925 Elm Grove Road, Suite 102, Elm Grove WI (Treatments and consultations)

And coming in February!

HaleyBird Studios
9207 W Center Street, Wauwatosa WI
(Treatments, consultations and workshops)

Gift Certificates make great Valentines day gifts and are available for any service or treatment. Call today and give your loved one a gift of Ayurveda!

Carol Nace, Certified Ayurvedic Health Educator (CAE)

How to contact me:

Phone: 262-893-1757
E-mail:
carolnace@bodhi-ayurveda.com
Website:
www.bodhi-ayurveda.com
(Coming in February!)

Teaching Schedule
As soon as I learned about Ayurveda and began to adopt an ayurvedic lifestyle, I realized that I would want to share this amazing practice with others. I hope you will find one of the workshops below beneficial to you and will attend.
Managing Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia with Ayurveda
Thursday, February 9th ~ 7-8:30 PM
&
Sunday, March 25th ~ 1-2:30 PM

Feeling stressed out? Struggle with anxiety or insomnia? Unfortunately these are common issues in our modern world. For some of us, we have mild and infrequent symptoms, for others it can become overwhelming and debilitating. Ayurveda provides natural methods to manage each of these symptoms using nutrition, lifestyle, body work treatments and herbal supplements.
In this workshop, I will lead us on a journey learning how to manage stress, anxiety and insomnia naturally from the perspective of Ayurveda. What is Ayurveda? It is an ancient wellness and healing system dating back to 5,000 years and comes from the land now called India.

Pre-registration price $10 (by Feb 4th)
Late or same day registration $15

Mother's Day Ayurveda and Aromatherapy Workshop
Saturday, May 12th ~ 3-5 PM

On this special day we will celebrate the mother goddess (Shakti) in all of us, learn about the basics of Ayurveda and how aromatherapy is used as a healing therapy to the mind, body and soul. In this workshop, you learn about the basics of aromatherapy, the top 6 essential oils that should be in every home and how to
use them. As a special gift for Mother's day, each participant will make one of two divine products. Choose between a uniquely formulated bath salt or salt scrub. Additional products will be available for purchase.
Pre-registration price (by May 4th)

Mom and one guest $40
Single guest or extra $20

Late or same day registration

Mom and one guest $50
Single guest or extra $25

All workshops will be held at
HaleyBird Studios
9207 W Center Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53202

Call or email to pre-register today!
262-893-1757
carolnace@bodhi-ayurveda.com

Special Offer to New Clients

Abhyanga

A full body warm oil treatment, Abhyanga is at the foundation of all other ayurvedic body work. This loving, gentle treatment of moving oil into the skin provides a rejuvenating and purifying affect to the skin and deeper tissues. Beyond balancing VATA, PITTA and KAPHA, benefits from regular abhyangas can include revitalized skin, decreased aging effects, deep tissue nourishment, reduced stress, and improved immunity and sleep.
Price: Reg $60 for $30

Shirodhara
Warm herbalized oil is poured on the forehead in a continuous stream and pressure ever so subtly to instill a deep sense of relaxation. Shirodhara can have a dramatic impact on reducing issues with insomnia, stress, anxiety and headaches. The effect on the Ajna (third eye) and Sahasrara (crown) chakras provides rest to the entire nervous system.
Price: Reg $65 for $30

Pricing valid at my Elm Grove location only.

About me…...

I was introduced to Ayurveda seven years ago when my own health was compromised. Seeing loved ones be affected by negative side effects of medications and treatments of their health issues through modern western medical methods, I wanted to try a more natural approach. Ayurveda resonated immediately with amazing results.
After years of self study and incorporating an Ayurvedic lifestyle, I decided to become formally educated and certified in Ayurvedic consultation and body work techniques. With a compassionate desire to enlighten others with the knowledge and benefits that Ayurveda can provide to the community I formed Bodhi Ayurveda, LLC in 2011.
Currently, I am certified as an Ayurvedic Health Educator and will be certified as a Clinical Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and PanchaKarma technician by the end of 2012. I will receive these certifications through Bhavana Institute for Yoga and Ayurveda in La Grange, IL, studying under the tutelage of nationally renowned Ayurvedic educator Patricia Layton. My future plans are to study Ayurveda and Ayurvedic body work techniques domestically and abroad in Ayurveda's motherland of India.
I have been a Milwaukeean my entire life and currently live in the Third Ward with my husband Mukul and cat, Billi.

~Namaste~
Carol

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Once upon a time....

2012-01-29T13:10:00.018-06:00

"Once upon a time, I fell in love with a most amazing man. My heart broke because he could not give me himself. When I stopped crying, I realized he had given me something better: Myself." - Deborah Lighthart

In my line of work, I get to speak with a lot of people (mostly women) who are riding the roller coaster of romantic love. They call me for an intuitive consultation/psychic reading because love has brought them to a confusing space & they need clarity. I help them to reveal the truth within themselves, accept the truth about their partner & find balance in their lives again. It is such a blessing to share in each & every journey, knowing that at the core, each one is the same. We are all looking for the same thing, to love and to be loved.

Romantic love is beautiful when it can last a lifetime, but oftentimes it does not. In these moments, I invite people to look at the lessons they have learned, to revel in the beautiful experiences they have shared and to glean the good from the situation. Sometimes, when your heart is broken, that is not an easy task. Seeing the silver lining through a torrential downpour of tears can seem next to impossible. So, I would like to share my recent experiences as an example, in the hopes that they will help people to more clearly process their own experiences.

A year & a half ago, I developed a crush on a guy. This was totally out of the blue & was much against my own will. My rational brain knew from the beginning that this was not going to end up in a committed relationship. None-the-less, I did it. Love was calling my name again. The thing about Love is that she is enchanting & bewitching, but she never offers any promises. She is like a carnival game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you don't. I decided to play anyway. Why? you may ask... all I can say is....

"Le cœur a ses raisons, que la raison ne connaît point." - Blaise Pascal (translation: "The heart has it's reasons, that reason does not know.")

Having made a career from helping people to listen to & follow their hearts, I most certainly could not walk away from this beautiful opportunity to follow my own. So, I took a deep breath & I let my heart take the lead. This was so much scarier for me than it sounds, since I had been so devastated by my marriage just 3 short years ago, but I will share that whole story another time. For now, it will suffice to say that my heart was rent, my will was bent and my soul was spent. I didn't know if I had it in me to listen to Love's call this time, but what other choice did I have? Being an intuitive & a healer is a heart-centered line of work. My income is tied to my spiritual growth & awakening process. I simply cannot avoid my own lessons or my work will suffer. So, my heart began it's journey with a man I will refer to as "my muse."

I call him "muse" because we never actually had a relationship, at least nothing beyond friendship I should say. I fell in love with him, but he did not fall for me. I kept hoping he would (or at the very least that I could find a graceful & elegant way to trip him!) but, it was not to be. Very early in our connection, I realized that I did not match his "grocery list" of qualities that he is seeking in a woman. I was pretty well aware of where this relationship was going. Many people would stop here. The walls to the heart would start closing right now, knowing that the love was not going to "pan out" the way they wanted it to. My heart still pulled toward him. I know that the heart guides us to experience that which we need to evolve, so I kept falling. Making my heart stop in it's tracks, would only keep me from learning what I needed to learn. So I continued loving him anyway, besides there could come a day when he may throw his list away, right?

I adored him (as much as he allowed me to). I let love run through my veins. I painted lovely paintings inspired by him. I wrote beautiful poems inspirited by him. I let my creative soul express all that I was feeling inside. This process reconnected me to myself. By loving him, I was accessing a piece of myself that I had lost among the thorns in the garden of heartbreak. By loving him, I was beginning to shine again, to glow with the light of hope. Just as my heart began to sing, just as I began to dance in the beauty of love and jump with joy every time he looked my way, he fell in love with someone else.

Ouch, baby. Very ouch.

Clearly, I had mistaken his kindness for romantic interest, which it obviously was not. It would appear that this would have been a great place to stop listening to my crazy, misguided heart, right? My therapist would most certainly agree, as would my rational mind. Yet, I looked at all the beautiful parts of my soul that I had been setting free since I met him & I saw that my spirit was soaring again. I loved him for that. After several years of feeling like I was buried under the earth, I felt like I was flying. In my heart, I still had so much love for him & I wanted to keep flying. I let our friendship rest quietly in the background of his new romance & I did my best to continue the process of excavating the treasures within me.

My wings didn't work as well when he was not around, but they did work a little, so I kept stretching them. Every day I tried to apply the love that I felt with him to my whole life. I tried to see the world as my muse and to embrace the beauty in every living being. If I could not have the concentrated Love that I felt in his presence, I could at least have little morsels of it elsewhere. Maybe somehow they'd all add up inside of me & it would feel the same. Maybe if I focused myself, I could somehow kindle the fire within me that he ignited & I would shine the same way on my own. And, it did. I did.

Our friendship has come into the foreground again recently. The old feelings of inspiration, enthusiasm & excitement are all still very much present for me. I honor that he does not feel this way about me, but when I hear his voice, it still feels like home. My work right now is in allowing my heart to still take it's course, no matter how (or if) he chooses to respond to me. I strive to embrace the "me" that comes out when I am near him. My heart has brought me here for a reason, even if my reason does not know why. I know I will benefit from the growth I experience in knowing him. He awakens me. He inspires me. He enlightens me. That is such a gift.

I invite everyone to take an open approach to love without focusing on the outcome. Maybe when you love someone, it is not meant to last a lifetime. Maybe it is not meant to be forever. Maybe (as in my case) it is not ever even going to be romantic love at all. But does that mean, we should not love? Does that mean that path of the heart was wrong? I don't believe it does. I believe it just means we need to re-frame our focus. We've been taught the story since we were children, "Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love with girl. Boy wins girl's heart. They live happily ever after." Clearly that story only fits a tiny percentage of relationships, so why would we want to try to make it happen every time? Why can't we just let our hearts tell their own story? Even if it's a sad story. Even if it's a tragedy. It is still a story. YOUR story. Your story that was written by your own heart, as told by your own soul, perceived through your very own eyes, and it is beautiful.

Listen to your heart. Follow it's lead & let the story in your heart unfold. Love brings out your best & your worst. It let's you soar to new heights and it highlights the spaces within you that need healing. When you fall in love, your awareness of your own strengths & weakness will grow, allowing you to learn so much about yourself. Maybe it doesn't even have to be about the other person at all. Maybe it is just about what they represent in you. Whatever it is, trust your heart to walk you through it. Enjoy the rollercoaster ride that love takes you on, instead of thinking about where the ride is going to end. Take all the good you can from it, knowing that without love, life is just not as lovely.

Please enjoy this writing "On Love" by Kahlil Gibran

This post was brought to you by Deborah Lighthart, Intuitive, Energy Healer & Visionary Artist. The name "Deborah" means "Bee seeking the honey of life." Deborah's life mission is to help you find a sweet, satisfying & soulful existence. Her private practice is located at Feronia Wellness Center in Germantown WI, but she also works by phone & online. Her intuitive consultations are uplifting, accurate & insightful. Her healing work is soothing, spiritual & transformational. Her artwork is modern, abstract & spirited. She is also the Founder of Feronia Wellness Organization, a non-profit group promoting holistic health & wellness. Deborah believes that health & happiness are your birthright and she works in every way possible to help you claim it. You can find more information about Deborah at www.deborahlighthart.com

Jamie Durner February Ezine

2012-01-28T12:22:00.001-06:00

Creating Connections

To give, to love, to share you must first start with yourself.

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For better or worse, the month of February has become synonymous with love. The focus is generally around love with another person as highlighted by Valentine's Day.

However, I believe that before you can share with, give to or love another person, you first have to be able to give all of that to yourself. And to love yourself means you have to accept yourself. This can sometimes feel challenging when there are pieces of you that are healing or still growing. Meaning, you feel that you are not in that ideal space you'd like to be. But that is part of the message of love - you not only do not have to be perfect to be loved, in fact it's the opposite and love means accepting all of who you or someone is exactly right NOW.

I invite you to play with the love using the items below - or in any other ways that feel right for you.

I am here to serve you and welcome any comments, questions or feedback!
Jamie

Powerful Ways To Love Yourself

Celebrate the positive.

Each day spend a moment or more to simply acknowledge your beauty inside and out, your gifts, your talents, your wonderful aspects.

Use affirmations to quiet the negative self talk.

Affirmations are ways of reprogramming old thought patterns. There are lots of sources for affirmations - Louise Hay offers some of my favorites - but you can also create your own. Simply write down the negative self talk on one side of a piece of paper and on the other side write what you might say to your friend, your son/daughter/parent/spouse if they were saying that about themselves. I say to do it for another person because you might treat yourself with less judgment than you would treat someone you love. Flip the negative to the positive in a form of a new statement. And each time that old tape starts playing, in your mind substitute your new one.

Use a mantra to create balance and heal.

Mantras are special sounds that create specific energetic effects in the body and the mind. They not only help re-pattern old thought waves, they also change the vibration of your being. The seed mantra for the heart chakra is YAM (pronounced yum). Doing this as a daily practice can heal old wounds and open you up to love on all levels - self, universal, others. Start by chanting it silently in your mind 108 times or 3 minutes. Pay attention and see how it feels. Sometimes you need to also work with the first and second chakra before you are ready to move to the heart chakra.

Listen to the heart.

In Vedic philosophy, the heart is the seat of your soul. Paying attention to the messages you receive in this area helps you live in alignment with your highest self which is always anchored in love. It may take a little practice, but you can develop your inner ear to hear the heart/soul voice. To do this, though, you need to slow down, go inside, and be with what's there.

Trust what comes from the heart.

Tied in to the piece above, you need to not only hear what you're heart is saying but trust it. So many times you hear the answer but then your mind or ego discounts it. Trust what you feel, what comes up without effort when you are in that space of connection.

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Drop-In Kundalini Yoga
Series focused on opening your heart and connecting with your Infinite Self.
Mondays 9-10 am
Brookfield location

Boost Your Digestive Health
Learn what cues signal a healthy vs. unhealthy digestion and how to boost yours with simple kitchen healing..
Jan. 31^st, 6:30-7:45 pm
Ayurveda Wellness

Soothing The Winter Blues
Learn what cues to watch for that point to a building cold imbalance and simple tools to gently soothe the winter blues.
Feb. 7^th, 6:30-7:45 pm
Ayurveda Wellness

Evening Kundalini Yoga Workshop
Enjoy a night of heart opening to receive and give fully with yourself and others.
Tuesday, February 14th 7-8:15 pm
Ayurveda Wellness

Ayurvedic Foundational Foods
Learn how to make ghee, paneer, kitcharee and yogurt and how these foods are used for healing and balance.
Feb. 16^th, 6:15-7:45 pm
Good Harvest Market, Pewaukee

Insomnia SOS Support
Learn how to make sense of your insomnia and what natural home measures to take.
Feb. 21^st, 6:30-7:45 pm
Ayurveda Wellness

Brain Health & Longevity
Learn techniques to boost your brain longevity and prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
March 6^th, 6:30-7:45 pm
Ayurveda Wellness

Give without strings. This applies to yourself as well as others. Make sure that whatever you are giving is unconditional otherwise it creates a sticky energy around the process which can create resentment, anger, and disappointment. If you can't give fully in this way yet, start by simply acknowledging the strings and recognize that they are yours to hold and may not be fulfilled by the other person. Giving from the heart and being detached from the results is a pure action that will create no karma or reaction and is a powerful spiritual practice unto itself. Practice heart meditations. There are many meditations that work with the heart chakra. You can work with me or another yoga or spiritual teacher to find one that meets your needs, come to the Evening Yoga Workshop which is all about heart opening this month, or you can use the following simple entry point. Sit in a comfortable position with a straight spine and the eyes closed. Place your hands over the center of the chest between the breasts, right hand on top of the left hand. Slow your breath down and allow it to guide you into the space below your hands. Send love in whatever way feels right to you to this area. Start with 3 minutes and work up from there. Program Highlight to Celebrate Partner Connection Couple's Massage Class Saturday, February 18^th from 10 am-12 pm Ayurveda Wellness within THRIVE! 2331 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee Investment: $60/couple Registration: via Jamie 262-389-5835. Payment is due at the time of registration. This year give a special gift that will keep on giving – learning how to provide chair massage for your partner right in the comfort of your own home on the primary areas of tension. Stress, especially in the neck, shoulders, and back, sometimes overloads creating pain, spasms, and unhappiness at home. You can stop this cycle by offering regular support to your partner before the overload points occur – without causing problems in your own body! This unique couple’s massage class gives you the secret to success… Basic yet effective massage skills anyone can do Body positions that won’t create more stress on the person giving the massage A format designed to use at home without any special equipment Fun & connection that makes you want to regularly exchange massages Class includes instruction and technique demonstration, practice time with feedback, and handouts. Massages are done fully clothed in a seated position. Simply bring a pillow and each other and get ready to decompress and relax. “My husband and I took Jamie’s class and it was wonderful. We learned not only how to massage each other but also the reasoning behind the various pressures and movements. She helped my husband learn how to posture himself while giving a massage so he wouldn’t fatigue too quickly. I can now get a massage from him that is more than a couple of squeezes of my shoulders. Thanks Jamie!!” – D. Johnson, past participant Ayurveda Wellness Jamie Durner, Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, helps you achieve your wellness goals on all levels of body, mind and spirit in a supportive, non-judgmental, and empowering way. Feel better through natural, holistic, and non-invasive techniques with a focus on Ayurveda medicine as you learn to balance your inner biochemistry with the external world. Jamie helps you find natural solutions to chronic health and pain conditions and their life-disruptive symptoms - whether those symptoms are physical like fibromyalgia, headaches, or regular shoulder tension; emotional like stress and anxiety, or life oriented such as dissatisfaction and unhappiness with job, self or relationships. Her areas of expertise include: Health and wellness on all levels of body, mind, spirit, and life The art & mastery of self-care Living in alignment with nature and your highest self Life balance Personal and spiritual development Developing and expanding a yoga and meditation practice Lifestyle modification and habit change Through individualized wellness consultations, group workshops, and home self-care products, Jamie's mission is to help you be your best: health body, sharp mind, balanced energy, and fulfilled life. friend on Facebook \| forward to a friend
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On Love by Kahlil Gibran

2012-01-28T07:08:00.000-06:00

My dear friend, Shirley, emailed this to me today. It touched me so deeply that I wanted to share it too. - Deborah Lighthart
On Love- Kahlil Gibran

When love beckons to you, follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep,
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him,
Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.

For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you.
Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun,
So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth.

Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked.
He sifts you to free you from your husks.
He grinds you to whiteness.
He kneads you until you are pliant;
And then he assigns you to his sacred fire,
that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast.

All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart,
and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.

But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure,
Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing floor,
Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.

Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love.

When you love you should not say,
'God is in my heart,' but rather,
'I am in the heart of God.'
And think not you can direct the course of love,
for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.

Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night,
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.

Do You Think With Your Heart?

2012-01-25T12:18:00.001-06:00

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There are passages we encounter in life which inspire us all to take our capabilities to new levels. For me 2012 Think With Your Heart! is such a passage and the following excerpt embodies the meaning of INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

"From this moment forward, and into the next millennium, LOVE will restructure everything as the predominant force on the planet. Each of you will come to know your true purpose for being here, the soul origin of your genetic lineage, your contribution to the ascension, and the full scope and capability of your own personal direction and focus of LOVE. You are aligning with the cosmic heartbeat which pulses in rhythm with the earth and in this harmonization comes the true

meaning of human incarnation."

This moving commentary evoked a time of true personal reflection and has made the focus for 2012 the "Power of Continual Personal Transformation." The goal is to positively effect the lives of those I encounter via Heart Centered Thoughts & Actions that can be reached via simple steps covering topics such as:

Writing from the "gut" in a journal for Reflection: "HONESTY is the BEST POLICY"
Start a Gratitude Journal. It trains the brain to begin focusing on things you like about your life. Watch what happens to your life when you do!
Smiles and laughter - a combination that makes one realize worries in life will dissolve over time
Telling loved ones "I love you." Three words that bring a Major Positive Reminder
Helping those in need: There are folks who would love to be in your shoes!
Inspirational regular reading: "I have a Dream" by MLK defines our Internal Needs
Take the time to rest. A burned out mind is a mind that will not think clearly
Learning to trust - It goes a long way toward building confidence in others
Saying thank you - A true "Win/Win" commentary for all involved

The list for "Personal Awareness of Transformation to Loving Light" is indeed a lengthy list but it provides a number of options that fit into every unique character makeup and desired effects for change. The first step toward change starts within and if that is where you are right now I say "CONGRATULATIONS!" As the first step is indeed the biggest, the rest are simply a matter of formulating the pieces, which is my specialization. 2012 will be a year that has my clients implementing the ability to THINK FROM THEIR HEARTS!!

If you are having trouble connecting to your heart, which I experienced when I was healing from my long illness, then listen to this powerful meditation from Christie Marie Sheldon: Heart Center Awakening Meditation. It's not necessary to know how to meditate. I recommend just listening to it in a quiet space and focus on your heart. Christie says "Once you listen to the audio track, you'll become more conscious of your heart, break the shackles of shame, grief, fear, and anger, and release your energy for pure manifestation."

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TheTiger in Me

ByK.E.Voss

January20, 2012

Ilook up and see

A pairof golden eyes

Lookingback at me.

Wepeer into each others

Searchingdeep.
Isee strength, love, and kindness,
WhatI see in me.
Butin your soul.

Isee your face,

Socalm and bright.
Isee your soul,
Sowarm and free.

Yourspirit awakens,

Standsup and walks
Towardsmine.
Webecome one!

Making Sense of Your Symptoms

2012-01-24T08:35:00.006-06:00

Symptoms in the body are reflections that something is out of balance.

The key is to be able to interpret the messages given from the body. One of my main roles as an Ayurvedic Natural Health Practitioner is to help clients not only get back to balance and find optimal health instead of chronic health conditions, but to also learn to really understand what their bodymind is telling them.

I'm offering a series of classes this year to help you breakdown your symptoms in various parts of the bodymind, get clarity on those messages, and learn tools to create balance.

Join me for the first class in the Vibrant Life Series on the digestive system which is your cornerstone to health. Improper digestion deprives the body of vital nutrients, creates toxins in the system, creates digestive symptoms and disorders, and affects a healthy weight. As such, keeping your digestion healthy and balanced is fundamental to enjoying overall good health.

Are INDIGESTION, GAS, BLOATING, ACID REFLUX, POST-MEAL LETHARGY AND HEAVINESS regular visitors to your body?

Beware that these are signs not only is a digestive system out of balance but can also be the precursor to other dis-ease conditions. Give your digestion a healthy boost with simple kitchen healing with a class to "Boost Your Digestion for Weight Loss, Symptom Relief & Total Health" on January 31st from 6:30-7:45 pm.

Class location: Ayurveda Wellness within THRIVE! 2331 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee
Self-Investment: $20
Registration: via Jamie 262-389-5835.

Staying Motivated

2012-01-22T21:21:00.007-06:00

Staying motivated is as individual a task as you are a person. Once you go through the question exercise in the post Why Stay Motivated? (Do that now if you haven’t yet.), and you can apply that to anything you want, you realize that the key to staying motivated is your own personal desire for an outcome. Your desired outcome on or about a thing could range from a hefty, extravagant goal to simply finding a reason to go to work today – or not to go.

When you discover your precise reasons, your why, for wanting a specific outcome, you’re then equipped with your actual motivation. Once you are clear on that, it’s much easier to surge forward to do what it takes to get where you want to go or do the thing that you want to do.

Others cannot motivate you. They can inspire you to stay or become motivated, by helping you recognizing your own motivation. Motivation in and of itself is the reason you want to accomplish a thing. People are motivated to stay physically fit because they want to be healthy, or they want to look good, or they want to be able to do things physically that they wouldn’t be able to do if they were not physically fit. Those are the reasons, their why, the motivation to do what they need to do to accomplish what they want to accomplish.
So how do you stay motivated? READ MORE...

New Kundalini Series focuses on Self connection

2012-01-21T08:33:00.001-06:00

Weekly event update - staying connected to YOU!

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New 6 Week Kundalini
Yoga Series
Self connection = self love

When: Mondays, Jan. 23- Feb. 27, 9-10 am
Where: 1320 Poplar Ridge Ct, Brookfield
Investment: $15 drop in or $72 for 6 week series

In honor of the upcoming month of LOVE (think Valentine's Day and all the early promo) I'm offering a series of classes to help you connect deeper to your Infinite Self, the highest part of you, your connection with all.

The foundation of love begins with you.

So often what you look for in others or look to give others is actually what your soul is seeking from you. When you fill your heart with Self love it then flows other to everything and everyone.

Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness and the science and technology of energy. The Kundalini energy is the energy of the soul and your creative potential. It is something that already exists within you but is simply waiting to be awakened and utilized. To release this energy from its dormant state and live in alignment with your fullest potential, your Infinite Self, you can utilize this time-tested and effective technology.

At times it can be aerobic, at times it can be quiet and reflective but it is always an unique and uplifting experience.

Simply come where you are at and start from there.

Jamie Durner
Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Wellness Educator

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Booksigning Bonanza

2012-01-21T05:41:00.006-06:00

The written word is a powerful force of healing. Books can broaden your mind to new perspectives, expand your emotions to new experiences and open your spirit to a new way of life. Simply said, a few words can change your world. We have so many incredibly talented, local authors who have written books on a wide variety of subjects and this event is a great time to meet them in person! Come explore various writings related to Holistic Health, Wellness, Personal Growth, Spiritual Awareness & more.

Booksigning Bonanza

10am-4pm Sun Feb 26
@ Feronia Wellness Center

N112W16760 Mequon Road

Germantown, WI 53022
262.377.8885 - info@feroniaretreat.com
EVENT DETAILS: http://tinyurl.com/booksigning2012

FREE ADMISSION - GIFT BAGS - CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

LUNCH AVAILABLE or BRING YOUR OWN
REGISTER HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPACE

authors.
Join us to meet these AMAZING Local Authors & get your books signed!
Nancy Retzlaff - Author of "Cinderella Doesn't Live Here Anymore"

Lynne Carol Austin - Author of "Edith Ann Marie The Sun is in My Heart"
Sunni Boehme - Author of "Mirror, Mirror - True Stories of Manifestation to Inspire the Magic Within You" & an co-author in "Overcoming the Super Woman Syndrome", "Emotional Wellness for Women Volume III"

Dr. Rick Schaefer - Creator of Guilt-Free Coaching, and Author of "Extreme Thought Makeover™... 37 Days to Maximum Life!"

Rev. Kristina Bloom - Author of "The Contemplative Truth - Channeled Messages of the Divine Collective Bartholomew"

Jeoffrey R. Hutcherson - Author of "Transformative New Thoughts"

activities.

10:00am-11:00am - "Introduction to Local Authors"   FREE
There will be an Introduction & Informational Gathering to offer us a brief description about their work, their background, their intent as a writer and whatever else they decide to share with us. Authors will be available to sell & sign books afterwards, as well as answer any other questions you may have.

10am-1pm "Legacy Letters" with Leah Dobkin $35/guest
This workshop provides the tools, tips and support you need to discover and reclaim the legacies of your ancestors, clarify your values, give purpose to your life, communicate your stories, and translate your experiences into wisdom and blessings for those you love. Reflecting, clarifying and documenting a legacy is an important part of a life well lived – a gift to ourselves today, and to those who come after us. Come join us and begin harvesting your legacy. No writing experience necessary!

11am-12pm - "Channeled Messages from Bartholomew" with Kristina Bloom   $10/guest
Rev. Kristina Bloom often leads our AngelSpeaK sessions on Sunday mornings, and this Sunday will be a special treat, as she will be featuring a psychic session of channeled messages by the Spirit Guide that divined her book. Enjoy this delightful adventure into the world of psychic awareness & spiritual enlightenment.

12:30-1:30 - "Bring Out the Book in You"  with Kira Henschel  FREE
A workshops for aspiring writers
Book Coach, Kira Henschel, can help you take your book ideas & turn them into book sales!

2pm-4pm "Writing From the Inside Out" with Regina Golding $15/guest

Using Meditation and Creative Writing as Tools for Self-Exploration

This class is for people who want the support and structure to begin writing and for those who are already writing and wanting inspiration. It offers you an opportunity to explore your interior landscape creatively - the personal experiences, the longings, the questions, the wisdom you hold, the stories in your bones. I invite you to let the first word roll from your pen - the rest of them will follow with fluidity, taking you to the heart of where you want to go, giving yourself the freedom to write, to be clear and authentic with your words, to get to your own truth and voice as a writer. The structure of the class includes writing prompts, tips for becoming a better writer, and time for sharing.

This event raises awareness & funds for Feronia Wellness Center, a non-profit holistic health facility. Please help us spread the word with the links below.

A Healthy Digestion is the Foundation of Good Health

2012-01-19T11:07:00.002-06:00

On the physical level, digestion is the single most important determinant of good health because the quality of a person’s digestion is directly related to the ability of the body to build quality, healthy tissues, support the function of the organs and systems, and supply energy for needed activities.

In fact, most diseases arise from poor or wrong functioning of the digestive system. The digestive fire, what is called Agni in Ayurveda, is central to enjoying good health. It is not only responsible for absorbing nutrients to help run your body but also for destroying any pathogens and preventing undigested food from becoming a toxic breeding ground for illness and disease.

Unfortunately, few people today know what a healthy digestion is supposed to look and feel like. Instead symptoms of gas, indigestion, bloating, heartburn, post-eating lethargy are so common that they are considered normal.

Those symptoms are actually clues from your body-mind that something is out of balance. Ayurveda, a natural health system that guides you to a long and healthy life, not only can help translate what those symptoms mean but also teach you how to prevent them through simple cooking and eating adjustments.

On Tuesday, January 31^st from 6:30-7:45 pm you can:

learn the importance of your digestion system in relation to health and disease
learn what throws your digestive system out of balance
learn how to support a healthy digestion with the power of spices, teas, pro-biotic drinks, and managing your liquids in general
taste some yummy digestive options and take home the recipes

Join Jamie Durner, Ayurvedic Natural Health Practitioner, for an interactive class that will change the way you look and feel.

Class located at Ayurveda Wellness within THRIVE! 2331 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI
Self-Investment: $20
Registration: via Jamie 262-389-5835. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Conscious Care Healing Experience

2012-01-18T21:20:00.001-06:00

Conscious Care Healing Experience

Presented By: Conscious Transition Fellowship

Join Rev. Ryan J. Peterson and Betty Vollbrecht to shed energy blocks from the past and embrace a new vibration for the future. The group healing is a way for you to clear the energetic chords, consciousness, and karmic imprints that are no longer welcome in your life. By opening the gateways of your subconscious mind you will be able to “choose” to live in a higher vibration.

Bring a friend and join us in this powerful and uniting experience! The experience lasts about 2 hours. We are living in a time of great change, and it is our honor to facilitate a positive change in your vibration and consciousness!

Date: Sunday February 5, 2012

Energy Exchange: $20

Time: 1-3pm @ Feronia Wellness Center

N112W16760 Mequon Road

Germantown, WI 53022

RSVP to 262.377.8885 or classes@feroniaretreat.com

About Us:

We are Energy Healers who have developed an innovative, elegant and scientific healing approach that engages all levels of the human system: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. This System is called Conscious Careä

We offer individual healing sessions, group sessions, experiential programs, practitioner training and meditation gatherings. Our healing space is located @ 5050 N Port Washington Rd Glendale, WI

More info. @ www.CTFellowship.org

Feronia Wellness Organization

The Mouth - Why Chewing is Important

Gift Certificates by DONATION!

Full Moon Meditation

Full Moon Meditation

Digestion - Introduction - The Body Positive

The 'Gratitude List'

World Book Night - please sign up by midnight Feb. 6! (sorry forthelate notice)

When you wish upon a star....

A Note from the Creator

Blue Spruce

Learn Tantra this weekend

~ Namaste ~ ========================================= Tantric Healing Workshop Feb 3-5, 2012 Yama Yoga 3rd Ward, Milwaukee

Join us for a fun, relaxing retreat at a sacred Yoga space

Click here to Register now

Private Healing Sessions

Feb 17-24, 2012

Calories – Not Created Equal and Perhaps Not All That Relevant

Appreciating

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Winter Newsletter

Special Offer to New Clients

About me…...

The Body Positive

We Are the Light Weavers

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About me…...

Once upon a time....

Jamie Durner February Ezine

Creating Connections

To give, to love, to share you must first start with yourself.

Powerful Ways To Love Yourself

Celebrate the positive.

Use affirmations to quiet the negative self talk.

Use a mantra to create balance and heal.

Listen to the heart.

Trust what comes from the heart.

Upcoming Events

Give without strings.

Practice heart meditations.

Program Highlight to Celebrate Partner Connection

Ayurveda Wellness

Her areas of expertise include:

On Love by Kahlil Gibran

Do You Think With Your Heart?

Personal Trainers

Blogs

Detoxification Products

Lifestyle Consultations

Wellness Consultations

Making Sense of Your Symptoms

Staying Motivated

New Kundalini Series focuses on Self connection

Booksigning Bonanza

A Healthy Digestion is the Foundation of Good Health

Conscious Care Healing Experience

~ Namaste ~

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Tantric Healing Workshop
Feb 3-5, 2012
Yama Yoga
3rd Ward, Milwaukee