Friday, June 4, 2010

YOGA WITH BRANDON THOMAS



Wilmington's newest arrival on the yoga scene, Brandon Thomas, speaks with us about his practice:

"I have been teaching yoga for 12 years. My training comes from a combination of Chrysalis (Shivananda), Atma (Kripalu), and Two Suns Rising (Kasmir Shaivism).



I also have specialty training in body work such as Thai yoga therapy and am in the internship stage of Pheonix rising yoga therapy (body phychotherapy). I teach a variety of workshops, group classes and private sessions.



I feel blessed to be able to bare whitness to the strengthening of bodies, the opening of minds and the awakening of spirits".




Brandon Thomas
Email: yogawithbrandonlee@yahoo.com

WELCOME TO WILMINGTON AND NAMASTE

Monday, May 10, 2010

Thai Yoga Massage Therapy Training at Porters Neck Yoga & Spa




Porters Neck Yoga & Spa
8044 Market Street, Suite A
Wilmington, N.C, 28411

Telephone: (910) 686-6440


Wednesday, April 28, 2010

YOGA ON SATURDAYS, DOWNTOWN WITH LORRIE WAGNER AT 9:30 A.M. (ANUSARA INSPIRED)

Notice: There won't be a class on May 22nd....






ALL LEVELS are INVITED
ANUSARA INSPIRED...








Community yoga at 220 North Front Street (Previously Sambuca). All classes are free but donations are welcome to help defray costs.

Wellness in Wilmington supports this health oriented endeavour. All ages and levels of yoga training are welcome. We'll see you there at 9:30Am to 11:00Am, every Saturday.



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DID YOU KNOW?





FREE MEDITATION WITH LORRIE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 7PM TO 7:30PM AT THE YMCA IN WILMINGTON






Saturday, April 24, 2010

Donna Gardner, Yoga Teacher, Wilmington, N.C

DONNA GARDNER .., A GENTLE YOGA STYLE
By William Milligan M.D.




Donna Gardner has been involved with Yoga for forty years, beginning after a career as a ballerina. She found the dancing world very stressful and competitive, leaving her with a void and Yoga entered her life.

She has been working with Wilmington Yoga Center for ten years, mainly with the mature population, with many of her original students still with her. She also conducts retreats.

http://www.wilmingtonyogacenter.com/teachers.asp

http://www.wilmingtonyogacenter.com/retreats.asp

Her students will also find her teaching at the Unitarian Church on certain days.



Her journey from dance to Yoga began with her dissatisfaction with the former and her seeking a balance in her world. Dance she saw had physical limitations over time, with enormous wear and tear on the joints, tendons and muscles.

Donna and Bill after the interview at Wilmington Yoga Center

She began studying kinesiology, and worked with an acupuncturist to gain a better understanding of the physiology of yoga. Energy movement and breath work play a big part in her practice.

Over the years she’s found more yoga students are referred by their physicians for specific physical ailments, ex., hypertension, joint replacements etc.
After one Yoga session with Donna, I understand why her students keep coming back.

NAMASTE Donna...

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

VISIONS AND DREAMS - KAGEN WATER

Diane Young
http://www.visionsanddreamsinc.com/about.htm


good water, good life
poor water, poor life
no water, no life

Little known to most of us our immune systems are under constant bombardment from a vast variety of contaminants and toxins, be it airborne, landbased or subsurface. Recent studies in New York State found approximately 93 toxins and contaminants in every person tested. Countering the effects of these requires a drastic change in eating habits, water consumption and obviously avoidance of offending agents. One major way we can improve our state of immunity and attenuate the effects of societies contaminants is by altering the Ph of the water we consume.



http://www.visionsanddreamsinc.com/products.htm


There are many types and sources of water as there are gasolines for cars, ranging from low octane grade to racing fuel. Not all waters are created equal . The basic components of water is two molecules of Hydrogen and one of Oxygen, however other elements can be found in a glass of water depending on it’s source and how stored. Without getting into the many contaminants found in water, we'll focus simply on water and it's effects on our health.

Our body is made up of approximately 70% water. The condition/state of the water that resides in our body directly relates to our overall health. Water is graded or categorized by it’s PH level. The PH scale goes from 0 – 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. The PH level of our body is tested just like the water in a swimming pool. It has been well-documented that someone with a PH level below 7 (in the acidic range) is more prone to disease and sickness, compared to a person with a neutral or alkaline PH above 7. An alkaline PH promotes natural healing and a strong immune system.



Almost everyone would agree that we are what we eat and drink. Consuming acidic foods and drinks will in turn promote lower Ph (acidic) levels, which has been shown to have negative effects on immunity. Improving your health requires proper food and liquid consumption to maintain elevates Ph's in the alkaline range. The late internationally renowed psychic, Edgar Cayce was espousing the benefits of alakalinity in the 1920's and repeatedly encouraged his patients to change their eating habits in an attempt to maintain an alkaline state. The PH levels in tap, bottled, and even reverse osmosis water varies widely, with most having a neutral or acidic PH.

Related reading: "The Hidden Messages in Water" by Masaru Emoto...a fascinating incite into the structural changes of water as seen through high speed photography, when exposed to a variety of external non-physical stimuli, ie. hard rock vs classical music, cursing vs prayer, etc.


Makes sense!

In Visions and Dreams we recently learned about an intriguing machine that not only filters but alters the Ph of any kind of water, changing it from acidic to an alkaline state. We are now distributors and look forward to your inquiries.

This is another tool to assist you and your body in achieving renewed health. We are looking forward to the health benefits this unique machine offers, and what it will do for you and your family....


Watch this video: http://www.kangendemo.com/

For more information visit http://www.greenze.com/


VISIONS AND DREAMS CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
http://www.visionsanddreamsinc.com/events.htm




Diane Young of Visions and Dreams has been active in promoting metaphysical and spiritually oriented products to the Wilmington community for several years. Everything from Reiki to Shamanisn is offered at her location, along with intellectually stimulating lectures, courses and thought provoking movies. Whether one is searching for intuitive mini courses or researching the Cosomological effects of 2012, this is the only place it will be found in Wilmington. Please contact her with any questions, recommendations or comments.

diane@visionsanddreamsinc.com

Visions and Dreams: 4403 Park Avenue

Wilmington, North Carolina

Telephone: (910) 799-1001



World Water Day March 22nd

TRICIA MILLER L.Ac.PROFILE



TRICIA MILLER L.Ac.

Telephone:(910) 431-3836
http://www.omtricia.com/
217 N Fifht Avenue
Suite 204
Wilmington, NC, 28401


Oriental Medical Therapies, LLC an integrative approach to Well-Being offers a range of healing modalities from Eastern Healing Arts: including acupuncture, therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, nutritional guide lines and private yoga instruction all combined to assist individuals on a path of personal transformation.

Tricia Miller, Licensed Acupuncturist and Yoga Instructor and owner of OMT, Wilmington has studied the art and science of Yoga and Oriental Medicine for over 30 years. In 1982 she completed the Ananda Yoga Teacher Training at the University of Humanistic Studies, San Diego. In 1986 she graduated with a degree in Chinese Medicine from California Acupuncture College, San Diego, CA. Post Graduate training in acupuncture included study & clinical observation at Fukuoka University Hospital, Fukuoka Japan.

Acupuncture:
Professional License include
1986 National Diplomat of Acupuncture
1987 Board Certification for California Acupuncture License
2005 North Carolina License of Acupuncture

Yoga Instruction:
Tricia’s yoga teaching style is an integration of many systems of yoga she has studied and practiced including: Iyengar, Atshanga, Kripalu, Bikram, and Kriya. Tricia has also been influenced by a wide range of American yogis who added a new twist to yoga including : Lilias Folan, Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, Max Strom, Ganga White, Peri Ness, Jimmy Barkan, Sharron Gannon, David Life, &…

http://www.omtricia.com/

Thursday, February 25, 2010

PAT DELAIR'S "FIESTA" AT MIXTO CONTEMPORARY LATIN RESTAURANT




As most are aware, Pat Delair, is the brains behind the Wilmington chapter of EarthSave, and has been donating her time and effort to promote and disseminate information on organic gardening and healthy eating. Due to ongoing chemotherapy she was unable to attend the EarthSave meeting last month. With the enormous out of pocket expense ($16,000 in January), friends and supporters will be having a "Fiesta" for her on March 28th at "Mixto" (the old Water Street Restaurant), from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Besides the party, memberships to EarthSave are encouraged, to ensure its continuation in the Wilmington area. Pat is currently funding the extra memberships to maintain its presence. We are hoping to see more people come onboard to support this worthy cause.



Wellness in Wilmington supports Pat with her EarthSave endeavors and her present illness.




If you are interested in joining EarthSave please contact Pat or go to her local website http://www.senc.earthsave.org/




Memberships are $35 Individual; $50 Family; $25 Senior; $40 Senior Couple; $25 Student. You will receive a subscription to Vegetarian Times and our extremely informative EarthSave International quarterly newsletter.



"Nothing is more powerful than an individual acting out of his or her conscience, thus helping to bring the collective conscience to life." Norman Cousins




EarthSave SENC
Chapter Chair411 Chestnut StreetSuite 102Wilmington, NC