Courses in February

Peaceful Parenting Part 1 – 6 February 1.00 to 5.30 p.m.  $75

Opening the doors to new workable relationships with your children. “Children need models rather than critics”. Joseph Joubert

Harmony in the Home – 9, 16, 23 February and 2 March. 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. $300

Four sessions to enable you to Feng Shui your own home.

Body Wisdom – 13 February, 1.30 to 5.30 p.m. $75

Insights on how to clue into the messages your body is sending you.

Reiki Level  1 – 20-21 February 9.30 to 4.30 p.m. $300

Understanding how energy healing works, Level 1 is the gateway to a powerful healing modality.

Meditation – 24, 25 February and follow-up session 1 March.  6.30 to 8.00 p.m.  $130

Proven to release stress and achieve good health.

Reiki Level 2 – 27-28 February 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. $600

Further explorations into energy healing through bridging Time and Space.

Courses in March

Advanced Reiki – Reiki Mastery 6-7 March

Taking Reiki to an even deeper level of personal development.

Heal Your Life – 27-28 March $250

Experience this truly remarkable 2-day workshop originally developed by best- selling author Louise L. Hay  (You Can Heal Your Life) and attended by thousands of people worldwide. Free intro movie night 25 March.

Life Scripts – 10 April 1.30 to 5.30 p.m. $75

Discover the personal negative messages which have been sabotaging your happiness and success.

Sekhem Levels 1 & 2– 17-18 April 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. $500

Healing methods which pre-date Reiki back to Egyptian times, on the Mind-Body-Spirit unit and exploring the power of symbology

Peaceful Parenting Part 2 – 24 April 1.30 to 5.30 p.m. $75

Evaluation of changes and what to do next.

You Can Heal Your Life – St. Lucia June 2010

Make a meal of it!  A mini-break, network and insights all wrapped up in one package!

· Breakthrough – one on one, six private sessions

· Reiki treatments:  1 ½ hours  Fee: $85

· Feng Shui Consultations – both home and business

Call Verity:  420-6382 for more details

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Be assured that when you have finished this routine, your abdominal region will feel tighter, and this will help control the muscles throughout the day – even when you are not actively engaging them. But, first we need to identify the muscles involved.

Lie on your back and place your hands resting on the middle of your stomach. Feel the rise and fall of your breath. Slow down your breath and observe the rhythm of your upper abs, just below your chest.

1. Abdominal Pull-in

Contract with small, even pulses (moderate pace). Then, pull in even further, with a pause, creating a strong, throbbing sensation in the navel area. Increase speed.

2. Stomach lift

Similar to above, but with a vertical pull – extremely effective for tightening a sagging belly.

3. Pelvic tuck

Tilt the pelvis forward in a series of pulses, while pulling in the abs (navel to spine), exhaling on the forward movement. Do not hold your breath. To effectively target the lower abdominals, movement should be small and subtle, and not like a thrust.

4. Kalabati breath (a yoga form with rapid nostril breathing)

• Pull in as before, exhaling with a series of short puffs through the nostrils, keeping a moderately fast rhythm, pausing for a second between puffs as you release the muscles outward. You can start with 8 reps, and, gradually work up to 24.
• Then, increase the speed of breath to the fastest possible (about the speed of a pant, but maintaining the nostril breath). Do 4 reps and rest and work up to 12. Make sure you are strongly pulling in the abs.
• Repeat (2), using the stomach lift technique, first at the slower, and then faster speed.
• Repeat (1), but this time, inhaling through the nose (like a sniff).
• Increase speed as in (2), but do not go over 6 reps, as you will get winded. If you experience a momentary light headed feeling, don’t be alarmed. Your heart will also beat faster. Both of these are normal due to the sudden release of fresh oxygen in the blood. This will increase your circulation and invigorate you.
• In time, work up to inhaling WITH the stomach lift technique – at a moderate, and then a rapid rate.

N.B.. These movements, especially the Kalabati breath technique, are very subtle, but quite challenging. When performing them, focus on contracting your abdominals only. Avoid lifting the shoulders or chest, or moving the pelvis backward.

Reiki Mastery – Advanced Level: 24-25 October 2009 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

• Being offered for the first time
• This course is designed for those who do not necessarily desire to teach Reiki, but who wish to avail themselves of deeper insights into its philosophy and symbology
• Levels 1 and 2 must have been completed
• Please call Verity to discuss your candidature and pre-course requirements

Sekhem Levels 1 & 2: 14-15 November 2009 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

• Teaching healing methods on the Mind Body Spirit unit which pre-date Reiki
• For more detailed information email Verity
• Fee:  $300

Body Wisdom: 7 November 1.00 – 5.30 p.m.

• Based on the work of Louise L. Hay who cured herself of cancer
• Get to understand the messages the body is sending you before symptoms develop into full-blown disease
• A powerful mini-workshop with take-home material
• Fee:  $75

Forgiveness: 21 November 1.00 – 5.30 p.m.

• Who do you need to forgive?
• Why isn’t it happening?
• What can you do to get peace of mind?
• Fee:  $75

Meditation: 23, 24 and follow-up session 30 November 6-8.30 p.m.

• Meditation is the cornerstone for all spiritual practice
• A proven stress release system enabling you to maintain better health and energy levels
• Easy 4-step technique with on-going support from your tutor
• Fee: $120

Life Scripts: 28 November 1.00 – 5.30 p.m.

• Discover the personal negative messages which have been holding you back
• Discover why you seem to stay in the same old holding pattern, no matter how hard you try to break it
• A truly remarkable workshop designed to help you create the life you want to live
• Guaranteed to provide insights or your money back!
• Fee: $75

Reiki Level 2: 5-6 December 2009, 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

• Start the new year empowered!

All courses:  Register two weeks early and receive a 10% early bird discount!

A 10% deposit is required for all courses.

All Reiki Initiates:  Please note – our very first inter-regional Reiki Gathering takes place in Barbados from Thursday 29 October through Sunday 1 November.  Come for one or all of the sessions. Be part of history!  E-mail Verity for programme details.  verity@caribsurf.com

Breakthrough – one on one, six private sessions

Reiki treatments: 1 ½ hours  Fee: $85

Feng Shui Consultations

Reiki School of Natural Healing – 420-6382

These gentle exercises serve to unblock stagnant chi (energy) in the body and condition your internal organs and eliminate toxins. They should be executed slowly, with concentration and in cycles of nine. Coordinate the breath with the movements for best results.
The key is to move SLOWLY and fluidly, which in turn, adds grace and poise to your belly dance movements.

Tai Chi Bo Balancing

– Begin with hands softly cupped and spaced about waist width in front the dantian (source of life energy located in the centre of the abdomen), and legs comfortably apart. Moving at a very slow pace, turn to the right and move the energy down your right leg, with arms extended, maintaining the softness in your hands. Reach out, as your left leg bends to accommodate the movement.

Take the energy upward with your hands and then lean back on the left leg, straightening it as you bend your right leg. Follow through, down your body, until you return to the dantian.

After completing nine rotations, repeat to left side.

Swimming Dragon

Maintaining posture, bend left elbow so your palm faces the dantian and, maintaining the position of your feet (grounding yourself), extend the right arm out at shoulder height in front and slowly move it to the right as your torso twists around, and your head follows it As the arm makes its return to centre, the left arm moves out to the left, initiating at the elbow in a slow, fluid motion.

As the left arm comes back, the right arm moves out again, initiating at the elbow. Continue this series for at least one cycle (nine rotations).

Dragon Pearl

Pt 1 This segment can be done with feet together and then shoulder width apart.

With hands cupped at the dantian, this time as if holding a small ball, inhale and extend arms out to the right, left palm over right, maintaining your feet position and feeling a stretch in the waist. Hold for a few seconds and exhale slowly, returning to centre. Repeat to left and continue until you have completed one cycle.

Pt 2

Move right leg in front, in a slight lunge, and cup hands closely with left palm over the right. Inhale, slowly lifting the upper palm up, then exhale, bringing it back down. Continue for two more rotations, increasing the space between your palms each time.

Repeat sequence, with the Dallas double breath (inhaling to a point, holding breath and then continuing before returning palm). This is excellent for releasing toxins from the body.

Turn right palm up by twisting wrist to left, and then bring it towards your body, making a slow anticlockwise circle (moving to the left) over your head, before returning to cupped position. Return leg in front to centre, and your hands to the dantian.
Repeat sequence (Pt 2) with left leg in front.

Bagao Xun Dao Gong

With feet shoulder width apart, inhale, bending knees, with arms out to sides and palms face up as if holding a large ball of chi, and bring cupped palms toward each other overhead. Exhale, bringing ball of chi back down. Repeat twice.

Inhale, bending torso towards the floor, as arms come down in front body in a cupped position. From this position, inhale as arms move up and back, with palms facing up to gather chi. Exhale down. Repeat twice.

Next, move energy, by hovering hands over feet and slowing move up along inside of legs. Hands cross as they come to hips and continue like this as they move over the lungs and then uncross at the chest, moving outward. Hands move over shoulders, then behind, just below the neck and then travel up behind the head as arms extend straight upward (elbows locked). Hands are flexed with palms facing upward and middle fingers touching.

Exhale with arms moving down sides and repeat sequence.

We are excited to tell you about our new programmes for 24 – 29 September. We shall be hosting master teachers from the Modern Mystery School.

Introduction to the Kabbalah
with Lorraine Henrich
Come and discover how a study of the Universal Kabbalah can change your life and empower you
Thursday 24 September 2009
7-9pm
By donation

Universal Kabbalah
with Lorraine Henrich
Offered to Barbados for the first time!

Abundance and Prosperity
with Lynn Armor
Monday 28 September
6.30-10pm
Many of us live from day to day with the fear of not having enough. The essence of Abundance is to have enough always, and in this class we teach you to create a foundation in your life such that you will always have enough, and so you can live without fear. Here you will learn the dynamics of having a sustainable income and a life lived in joy, doing what you love the most – whatever that might be.

Empower Thyself
A step on the path of advanced spiritual learning
with Lynn Armor
Monday & Tuesday 28/29 September
9am – 5pm
This intensive 2-day programme shares true mystery school teachings on how energy flows and works through your life and how to better manage it. It is taught by a certified Guide who follows the oral tradition of handing down ancient teachings and tools that deeply connect you to celestial energies on your path of commitment to service.

Private Healing Sessions
Reserve your appointment now … …
Healings with Lorraine 24 & 25 September

• Enochian Healing
• Kabbalah Healing
• Tree of Life Healing

Healings with Lynn

• Usui Reiki
• Jikiden Reiki
• Spiritual Counselling
• Isis Healing

Please call or email to reserve your appointment and for more information.

Love, Light and Blessings

Kathleen and Fran
(246) 428-4186 or (246) 233-5840

La Bella Rosa School of Dance Arts is pleased to offer a two-hour Beginners Belly Dance Workshop Saturday, September 5 at  3.30 p.m. at the Louise Woodvine Dance Academy.*

This will introduce the basic moves of Oriental Dance and is an ideal opportunity for both new-comers and those seeking a refresher course.

It also serves as a good gauge for anyone wanting to attend the level II Beginners class which starts the following Saturday at 4.30 p. m*.

The cost of the workshop is $45 and registration is now open and closes September 1.

SEPTEMBER TERM

Thereafter, the 12-week September term begins. The Level II Beginners class starts Saturday September 12 at 4.30 p.m.* and also Wednesday, from September 9,at 7.30 p.m.* (see details below)

The Veil Dance class will be conducted Saturdays from September 12 at 3 p.m. my home in Warners Gardens.

(see details following)

• BEGINNERS LEVEL II – Habibi  Alli (Around the World CD)

A fun and upbeat choreography introducing new moves with faster transitions

• LEVEL II & III VEIL DANCE – Zeina (Around the World CD)

Set to a beautiful and well-known Egyptian song, this features a combination of slow, sensual movements and faster belly dance moves, introducing veil technique.

Fees are as follows:

$210** for full payment

$120** for two half-term installments

Registration is now open and term fees should be paid by September 6 to secure your places.

* If numbers are small (six or under), classes will be held at my residence in Warners Gardens where private classes are also conducted.

** A drop-in fee of $25 per session can also be paid for infrequent attendance.

Looking forward to having you with us,

Rosemarie Layne

Principal/Instructor

La Bella Rosa School of Dance Arts

Tel: (246) 435-7201

labellarosa@sunbeach.net

http://www.personaltouchbarbados.com/bellydance/

Bringing out your feminine allure!

Both Eastern and Western cultures have recognized the importance of energy for centuries. Without it, we couldn’t dance or do anything else that we enjoy. Whether you call it chi, prana, the life force, or whatever, it’s what gives you the spark of life. It flows all through the energy centers in your body, which in Indian teachings are called chakras.

Everyone has the same seven chakras, but how they work together and express your unique genetic heritage is totally yours. They’re the links between your physical and emotional energetic selves, and they have a powerful influence on your nerves and the hormones that affect your feelings and actions.

Chakra means ‘wheel’ or ‘disk’; in Indian dance, chakra means ’spins’ or ‘turns’. The image of the power or energy is that of a coiled snake at the base of your spine. Chakra energy spins and spirals around, creating youth and vitality, like the whirling dervish dancers from the Middle East. Chakras are both programs and memories – think of them as files that store information about your life.

The three lowest ones – those located around the belly area – are those most intensely related to your feminine physical self, so they’re the ones we’ll be concentrating on. These centers govern deep, fundamental issues. Here’s a breakdown of each one:

• The root or first chakra is located at the base of your spine and hips. It’s affected by how safe, secure, and content you feel in the world and is associated with passion, love, sexuality, creativity, appetite and inspiration. The body parts and systems that are associated with this chakra are your adrenal glands, lymph system, and elimination. Its element is earth.
• The sacral or second chakra is located in the belly, sexual organs, and lower back and represents emotions and memories with respect to how you relate to other people, as well as your relationship to food and sex. It governs your will, concentration, self-responsibility, and level of self-control. Its element is water.
• The solar plexus or third chakra is located just above the navel and has to do with your self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-respect. It’s related to your sense of freedom and power and being comfortable with who you are. Its element is fire.
• The fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chakras relate to your other systems (such as your heart and circulation and your immune system) and correspond to other emotions, senses and areas of consciousness (such as perceptions of love; and receiving acceptance, direction, and intuition).

Thinking about the chakras helps you get to know the relationship between your body, emotions, and consciousness. The centers and your physical being become a kind of map of your emotional self, giving you clues as to what’s right for you. Your personality traits and even a weight problem could be related to your chakras. For example, when your first chakra isn’t balanced, you may feel restless and irritable; and when your second chakra is unbalanced, you may feel burned-out, dominating, and have poor digestion.

Life Scripts:  22 August 1.30 – 5.30 p.m.

• Discover the personal negative messages which have been holding you back
• Discover why you seem to stay in the same old holding pattern, no matter how hard you try to break it
• A truly remarkable workshop designed to help you create the life you want to live
• Guaranteed to provide insights or your money back!
• Fee: $75       Register by 15 August and receive a 10% early bird discount!

Meditation:  24/8, 25/8 and 1/9   6-8 p.m.

• Meditation is the cornerstone to good health
• Proven to de-stress and thus to boost the immune system
• Powerful, easily-absorbed 4-step technique for calming the mind and relaxing the body
• Fee:  $150

Reiki Level 1:  12-13 September 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

• Level 1 is the gateway to the whole system of Reiki
• Allows you a true experience of Universal energy through contact healing – both yourself and others
• Reiki works on the body, mind and spiritual levels
• Promotes relaxation and reduces stress, helps release toxins
• Reiki is cross-cultural and is not a religion
• Fee:  $300. A certification of completion is provided

You CAN Heal Your Life!  :  19 and 20 September 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

You’ve heard of The Secret?  Now learn the nuts and bolts of making it happen

This perspective is a great way to get to know and accept your belly and body, and to realize that each type is beautiful. Every belly has its own appeal, and each dosha type dances through life in her own style. For example, a pitta type might want to show off her muscular belly with clothes that bare the midriff, while kapha types might favor plunging necklines to make the most of their cleavage. But I’m getting ahead of myself. What follows are short summaries of the doshas:

Vata types are governed by sound and touch. They’re naturally slim and not muscular, with slender hips and narrow, downward-sloping shoulders. They may be either taller or shorter than average and live a rather active life. So, if you’re made up mostly of vata, you’ll be naturally thin and probably have a flat or even concave belly – think fashion model. But watch out!

When vata types gain weight, most of it hangs out around their waists, and they can easily grow a little pooch, even when the rest of them looks thin.
Vatas also tend to get bloated, which makes their bellies puff out, but it’s usually due to digestive problems, not fat. Middle-eastern music fascinates vatas because of the intricate rhythms and instruments. Their physical movements can be fast, intense, and very exciting.

Pitta types are visually oriented and have a medium frame along with moderately developed muscles, including their belly muscles. Physically, their movements have strength and endurance, and they move with determination – think tennis champion.

So if you’re mostly pitta, and you eat too much and aren’t physically active, your belly will grow along with the rest of you, but it will probably be in proportion. Pittas also enjoy belly dance because of the beautiful, glitzy costumes.

Kapha types respond to taste and smell. They’re the voluptuous ones, with heavy bones, broad shoulders, and wide hips. They can be quite tall and tend to be born to lounge. If you’re mostly kapha, most of your fat will be located around your hips and thighs – think earth goddess. You can have a perfectly flat belly or a nice round one, but this is more than balanced by your bottom!

Kaphas gain weight most easily and may find it difficult to lose. Physically, their movements may be slow, steady, methodical, and quite graceful. They especially love belly dance because the feminine movements emphasize their curves.