Barbados Reiki Association

Contributed by Francine Cadogan and Kathleen Hurley

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. Read more

Contributed by Rosemarie Layne

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!

Contributed by Rosemarie Layne

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.

Contributed by Verity Dawson

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

Contributed by Rosemarie Layne

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.