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This program is brought to you by the Massachusetts Chapter of the
American Parkinson Disease Association
Yoga Teacher Training
Strength, Balance and Flexibility
for Students with Parkinson’s Disease
Come enhance your understanding of how to guide
your students with movement disorders through yoga practice.
Discover, too, how to tap into the spirit beyond physical challenges.
This half-day seminar presents yoga teachers with strategies and safety tips they can use to guide their students who have limitations associated with movement disorders.
The afternoon begins with asana practice, followed by interactive whole-group and small-group sessions led by a certified yoga instructor living with Parkinson’s and health care professionals specializing in Parkinson’s Disease.
When: Saturday, March 6, 2010 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Yoga by Donation in Portsmouth, NH
Fee: By Donation
Seminar participants will learn to:
· understand the disease, what it is and what it isn’t
· identify the major muscle groups affected by the disease
· gain insight into the benefits of yoga specific to movement disorders
· plan modifications to asanas and flows to best suit a student with Parkinson's
· ensure safety in their classes including when making adjustments in a pose
· design a class with a balance of asana, pranayama and meditation for students
with Parkinson's disease
· enhance relaxation throughout the class as well as in savasana.
Presented by
Tamara Rork DeAngelis, PT, MSPT, GCS, Senior Physical Therapist, Department of
Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Sargent College: Boston University.
Renee Le Verrier, RYT, LIM (Less is More) Yoga, www.limyoga.com
Author: Yoga for Movement Disorders: Regaining Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Parkinson’s Disease and Dystonia
Cathi A. Thomas MS, RN, Program Director Parkinson's Disease and Movement
Disorders Center, APDA Center Coordinator, Boston University Medical Center.
(Merit International Publishing).
To register, or for more information, please call the APDA at
800-651-8466, or visit the web site at www.apdama.org
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Susan Morgan
of the Mystic Dream Center
Understanding Dreams
as the Gateway of the Soul
When: Every third Saturday of the Month, 1:30 - 3:15
Where: Yoga by Donation, Portsmouth NH
Cost: By Donation
Whether you are an experienced dreamer who vividly remembers your dreams or someone who is challenged in recalling any dreams, come learn the ancient art of Dream Reading and harvest the guidance and healing your dreams bring you nightly. This is powerful and fun! We all dream,k every night, whether we remember or not.
In this three-part series, you will learn how to read your own dreams. Our dreams are gateways and through the use of gentle heartbeat drumming you will be able to enter into a sacred place within your Soul. You can come to one class or all three.
You'll also lwearn a quick technique for accessing dreams and why you will never want to read a dream dctionary again. Bring a notebook or a dream journal if you have one, and your sense of adventure.
Susan Morgan is a certified dream teacher, shamanic practitioner, holistic healer, visual artist, writer and host of the TV show: The Mystic Dream Center. She is also Native American and the founder of the Mystic Dream Center, and teaches dreamwork skills to both individuals and groups. For more information, check our her web site: www.mysticdreamcenter.com.
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Live Foods!
Introduction to Foods that are Healthy, Tasty,
Easy-to-prepare and Emotionally Satisfying
Bob Vaccaro Testimonial (see student testimonials over):
Though I have been mostly vegan for over 30 years, I have depended on an extensive yoga practice for the last 15 of those years to keep body stiffness at bay. In the Fall of November, 2007, I completed Alissa Cohen’s 5-day intensive training for living on live foods and shifted from eating perhaps 50% raw plant-based foods to close to 100%. I can hardly believe how much better I feel! I am offering this introductory class out of my enthusiasm for how good this living on live foods can be for so much of what ails us and our planet.
When we cook plant-based foods, we destroy their digestion-enhancing enzymes and many important vitamins and we dilute their naturally great tastes. We over-eat easily on cooked (and processed) foods because our bodies hunger for the nutrition that is lost in the cooking. It is much harder to over-eat live foods because our bodies know at a deep level when we have taken in sufficient nutrition.
The purpose of this 4-hour workshop is to introduce you to how easy it can be to prepare several live dishes that are also delicious and emotionally satisfying. You will leave feeling the health benefits and wanting to expand your live foods intake.
Betsy Anderson and I offer this workshop on most second Saturdays of the month, from noon - 4 pm, at my home at 411 Middle Street in Portsmouth (carriage house door at top of the driveway). The fee for this workshop including food is BY DONATION. Please pre-register by emailing me at bob@yogabydonation.org or by calling my home at 603-430-4013. Arrive hungry – prepared to sample the foods we prepare!
Live Foods Student Testimonials:
“Bob’s presentation of raw foods was an inspirational beginning for me. The food is delicious and simple to make. I know this is a change in my diet that my body will love.” Karin Anderson
“The best four fours I’ve spent. Bob’s demonstration was inspiring, motivating and showed how easy it is to transform your eating habits.” Olive McRae
“The foods Bob offered were absolutely delicious, nourishing, and surprisingly easy to prepare. I am very motivated to prepare my food this way! Thank you for a great afternoon and for sharing this wonderful information!” Gail Wingate
“Bob’s class on raw foods is a culinary experience as well as the nourishment our bodies need! It was so good we hope he will open a raw foods restaurant in Portsmouth. We leave with good tastes and vitality.” Elizabeth Coleman
“I learned how easy it is to prepare raw foods, and was pleasantly astounded by the delicious taste of each dish.” Joe Barrett
“Great variety of foods that all tasted delicious! Thanks, Bob, for motivating me to delve more into this enzyme-rich healthy food! Can’t wait to start preparing some of this on my own. Thanks to Alissa, too!” Diane Crosser
“It was a very interesting, fun and delicious tasting, cooking presentation. The variety of dips to desserts was amazing. A great culinary experience to be recommended.” Hanna Eldredge
“The class is awesome! I love the raw foods. The health benefits have already been beneficial to me. I will be back to take the next class. Good job Bob!” Joe Dobek
“I loved the natural colors of the foods, nothing is destroyed and everything was gourmet delicious.” Diane Knight-Mohr
“I came into the class thinking that this was about salads. I am leaving with a better understanding of how delicious and interesting raw foods can be. I will be able to incorporate this into my life!” Clarke Beaudry
“This introduction to raw foods was a wonderful and tasty exploration of food combinations and flavors. Thank you.” Lisa Schwarz
“I highly recommend Bob’s raw food course. He prepared a wide variety of very delicious and highly nutritious meals and introduced me to the basic concepts of “going raw” – it was really eye opening! Anyone interested in being healthier should take this course!” Amy Pollard
“I was amazed by the variety of types and tastes of food I experienced in the class. I can’t wait to start incorporating them into my life.” Sandy Beaudry
“Wow, I came to the class not sure what to expect and now I’m going to dramatically change my diet! The dishes Bob prepared were easy and fast to prepare, and delicious. I’ll recommend this class to all my friends who are interested in eating healthier.” Tim Stone
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Didgeridoo Journeying
with Joseph Carringer on the 2d Tuesdays of the month,
7:00 - 8:00 pm (by Donation):
Relax, Connect and Enjoy the Healing, Ancient Sounds of the Aboriginal Didgeridoo
Journeying also known as Shamanic Journeying is a form of meditation, but is done with the intent of connecting with inner/outer guides and your subconscious. Many cultures have used journeying typically facilitated with a drumming or chanting, but it can also be facilitated with other instruments such as the didgeridoo. In these Journey/Meditations it is important to set intentions to connect with your highest positive guides and inner wisdom's. These Journey/Meditations can also be used to help people release negative energies and emotions that no longer serve a persons life.
Joseph Carringer
Joseph has been playing an Australian Aboriginal didgeridoo for over a decade and a half, using it as a deep meditative tool in his personal shamanic journey as well as a therapeutic instrument for his clients. Joseph also incorporates a unique combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, Ayurvedic Chakra philosophy and traditional Shamanic healing techniques into his sound therapy practice. Since the fall of 2005, Joseph has offered yearly classes for the Maine Medical CAM programs and the University of Southern Maine CAM programs and he continues to present at the University of New Hampshire and New England College.
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Ayurveda and Yoga
with Beverly Gobbi AyC, RYT, RN
on the Second Saturday of the Month from 1:30 - 4:30
Ayurveda is the ancient holistic health system of India, yoga's "sister science". Ayurveda teaches us to live in harmony with the seasons of the year and the seasons of our lives; and to honor our unique individual constitution or Dosha. Each month, Beverly will lead a yoga sequence appropriate for the season and help you determine your constitution and and the healing foods and teas that will help you maintain your optimal energy in the season. Cost is by donation.
Beverly is a Kripalu-certified Ayurvedic Health Consultant and Yoga Teacher as well as a nurse. She is devoted to empowering her clients and community to reach an optimal level of health and self awareness. She teaches with warmth, acceptance and great love. For more information you can contact her diectly at hestianah@comcast.net or 603-817-3025.
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JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHAKRAS
with Deb Levine
Eight-Week Series on Sunday Afternoons
1:30 - 3:30 (no holidays)
Next Series begins Sunday, March 21
Format includes movement, drawing, collage,
affirmations, chant, journaling and self-exploration.
All are welcome.
For more information or to regisgter,
call Deb @ 603.205.4073
or email dlevine12@yahoo.com
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Solid as a Rock: Living with Authenticity
Introduction to A Program for Men
with Dave Estes
May 1, 2010, 1:30 - 4:30 at Yoga By Donation in Portsmouth
What is it that defines masculine identity in the world today? There is a core energetic biology of being male that is fundamental around the world. And the feminine energy is dying for the authentic man to show up. What IS going on on the Earth right now? Every one talks about “the Shift”. Being part of it means living the purposeful masculine energy you are. And that means being solid as a ROCK.
The Living with Authenticity program is creating the ROCK. Topics to be covered:
Defining Authenticity, unlock your purpose, physical world works, mental games to play, feeding both of them, living your own rhythm, taking time to breathe and what that all really means. Bring your whole self. We will be physically moving in this class so wear the appropriate clothes.
What does your partner want more than anything in the world? An authentic MAN. And you want an authentic woman, be honest. Let her work her part. You commit to really do yours. Societal experience hinders expression of all you can be. Honor yourself by exploring the “what if” in a safe container. And then make it a reality that will stagger even you. Bring pieces of you back together to make the whole man you really are.
Creating wholeness requires commitment, strength and perseverance. Sometimes it requires doing things that are terrifying. Sound too feminine? Being a “man” today is not about becoming less masculine. It is about becoming whole and embracing masculinity in ALL its meaning. Learning to love yourself for who you are right here, right now is a bold step for any one to take. Gaining a sense of true self allows one to ultimately give up the self and thus, give your specific gift to the Universe.
Being a Rock. A beacon in the night. The one to lean on. Water to a wilting plant. Food to the hungry, A hand to hold. Integrity personified. Living a life on purpose. Love. Solid as a Rock, love never ceases. It shows in every thing you do. How do you define authentic? Being a rock means that you are true to your purpose. And that purpose is to be the man you were created to be. Your gift.
Dave Estes, of the OneVibe Shamanic Healing Center in Exeter, NH, will walk with you to help you discover your own path, that you may lead others. How big a ROCK can you be? Step up.
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Kripalu Weekend Retreat
with Deb Levine
Two or three times a year, Deb Levine organizes a weekend retreat to The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, located in Lenox MA, at the center of the beutiful Berkshires. A three and a half hour drive from Portsmouth, this center is about the largest yoga ashram in the United States and their wonderful programs are supported by 3 star accomodations and 5 star vegetarian cuisine. By going as a group with Deb, you have the opportunity to carpool with other Yoga by Donation students and receive a 20% discount on accomodations. Typically, you would be part of Kripalu's Rest and Relaxation program but there are other speciifc weekend programs that you could take if interested. These options can be viewed at www.kripalu.org.
Contacgt Deb for more info 603.205.4073 or dlevine12@yahoo.com
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