April 2008 Calendar of Events

TUESDAY APRIL 1ST

Basic Health, Live foods, and Reading Labels – 8:30am-2pm. Spend a fun and informative morning learning about Core food & health concepts. How much is needed, reading labels, and practical applications in your life. Healthy Chocolate. A light, healthy lunch will be included. This mini-seminar is only $10 and is located at the Wellness Center at Vero Beach, Citrus Medical Plaza, 973 37th Place, Call to reserve your seat, as space is limited. Call 772-778-9282 or visit www.wellnesscenterverobeach.com.

Sacred Women Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Join the Sacred women drumming circle. Come and enjoy the fellowship for women only. Bring drums, rattles, shakers, singing bowls, etc. Love Donation.916 Columbus Ave. Melbourne. 321-733-7633.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 2ND

Distinctive Aromatherapy for body mind & spirit explored – 6-8pm. We will explore the blossoms, leaves, peels, seeds, resins bark and roots of various plants, which have extractable essential oils. Cost: complimentary. Nature’s Haven 602 Brevard Avenue in Historic Cocoa Village. 321-632-1221.

THURSDAY APRIL 3RD

NLP - An Introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming – 6:30-8pm. Dr. Keith Clark, MA, DCH holds a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy and is a Certified Trainer of NLP. He will explain and demonstrate highly effective NLP techniques to improve your life and business. The lecture is only $10 and is located at the Wellness Center at Vero Beach, Citrus Medical Plaza, 973 37th Place, Vero Beach Call to reserve your seat, as space is limited. Call 772-778-9282 or visit www.wellnesscenterverobeach.com.

Emotional Freedom Technique: A Powerful Tool for Controlling Cravings – 7:30-8:30pm. EFT is an easy to learn yet effective method for controlling unhealthy food cravings, bringing you back into a feeling of calm and well-being. Presented by Kathy Doner, MD, Board-Certified Internal Medicine, Certified Hypnotherapist, Nutritionist and EFT Practitioner. More info from Dr. Doner: 321-258-9698 or www.KathyDonerMD.com. Free. Lotus Heart Holistic Center, 529 E. New Haven, Ave Melbourne. Reserve seat at 321-768-7575.

SATURDAYS APRIL 5TH, 19TH & 26TH

Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation – 10:30am-12pm. Experience Chakra alignment meditation to balance and rejuvenate the energy with-in. Bring comfortable clothes, pillow and a small blanket. Come let the power of harmonics bring you to a place of balance and harmony. $25. Center for Healing Arts 916 Columbus Ave. Melbourne. 321 733-7633.

SUNDAY APRIL 6TH

Introduction to the Practice of Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga – 10am-12:30pm. Learn about the history and tradition of these two classical yoga practices. Have the opportunity to experience an introductory yoga practice in these styles with Lilly Ferras and Joy Golding. $25 in advance / $30 at the door. The Yoga Center, 1540 John Rodes Blvd off SR192 (½ mile E. of I-95 in Melbourne) 321-728-0300 or info@YogaCenterMelbourne.com.

New Moon Ceremony – 7:30-9pm. Harness the powerful lunar energies through ceremony and intention to manifest positive changes in your life and our world. Bring a small stick and a dish to share. Donations appreciated. Center for Healing Arts 916 Columbus Ave. Melbourne. 321-733-7633.

MONDAY APRIL 7TH

Emotional Freedom Technique: A Tool for controlling Cravings and Stress – 6:30-8:30pm. An easy-to-learn quick technique for relieving disturbing emotions, urges for eating, many physical symptoms, unhealthy core beliefs and living fully in the Now. Led by Kathy Doner, MD Board-Certified Internal Medicine, Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Trainer and EFT Practitioner.www.KathyDonerMD.com. Must reserve seat. $25 includes workbook. Sebastian River Medical Center, US 1, Sebastian. 321-258-9698.

TUESDAY APRIL 8TH

CLP Brevard Monthly Networking Meeting – 5:30-7pm. At conscious Living Partnership, you will find the opportunities for networking with individuals and businesses interested in natural health and eco-friendly environmental practices. Join us for our monthly events – feel free to bring a guest – and bring lots of business cards. Lotus Heart Wellness Center 529 E. New Haven Ave Melbourne. 321-768-7575.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 9TH

Yoga of Energy: Introduction to the 5 bodies – 4-5:15pm or 5:45-7pm. Do you want to break the momentum of stress and improve your energy level? Yoga of Energy works with both polarities of the energy, Sun and Moon qualities, through awareness and visualizations during postures. It is a gentle and balanced yoga which addresses the whole being through postures, breathing and relaxation practices. $10 drop in. Merritt Island or Cocoa Beach. Call Anne-Marie for details and registration. 321-431-5054.

THURSDAY APRIL 10TH

Lick the Sugar Habit – 7pm. Is your sweet tooth affecting your health? Learn natural ways to satisfy that sweet tooth. Dr. Brian Walsh speaks at CARE Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 2104 W. New Haven Avenue, W. Melbourne. Free but space is limited. Call 321-728-1387 to reserve your seat.

FRIDAY APRIL 11TH – SUNDAY APRIL 13TH

Couples Beach Retreat & Workshop – 7:30pm - Sun 1:45pm. Create Magic in Your Relationship. Deepen Intimacy and Passion. Discover Tantra. $595/couple. Richard & Diana Daffner, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. www.IntimacyRetreats.com. Other dates, locations, brochure. 1-877-282-4244.

SATURDAYS APRIL 12TH & APRIL 18TH

Primordial Sound Meditation – Restore your Health, Renew your commitment to be your own best friend, discover valuable insights into your own creativity and success. Learn to Meditate with a Certified Chopra Center Instructor. The next class is given April 12 from 10:30 to 2:30 Sessions I & II (with break for lunch.) April 19 from 10:30 to 2:30 Sessions III & IV (with break for lunch.) Call us today to reserve your seat 321-383-4059 or toll free 877-650-3796. Classes will be held in Titusville.

SATURDAY APRIL 12TH & SUNDAY APRIL 13TH

Earth Stewardship – 10am-4pm. Connect with Mother Earth with a nature walk. Learn how to harvest flowers & herbs for Shamanic plant medicine. Sacred gardening with intentions. Work with your personal plant ally to create anointing waters. $150. Center for Healing Arts 916 Columbus Ave. Melbourne. 321 733-7633.

SUNDAY APRIL 13TH

All About Breathing And Being Aware – 12-3pm. Learn to breathe longer, stronger and more deeply to enhance your quality of life. You can access calmness, compassion and strength from within. This simple program is designed for anyone who needs and wants to breathe better – it can be done by anyone, whether sitting in a chair or on a mat, standing up or lying down. $40. Kashi School of Yoga, 11155 Roseland Rd, Sebastian.772-589-1403, ext.112.

InterPlay ~ Word Play – 2-5pm. Come play with the power of words through InterPlay’s powerful forms based in movement, voice, story and stillness. Indulge in a creative process rooted in affirmation and ease while celebrating spirit in community. All levels of experience welcome. $25 or bring a friend for $20 each. Aquarium Bldg, 238 Peachtree, Cocoa. Call Kasey at 321-254-2541 for more information.

MONDAY APRIL 14TH

Positional Movement Release through Latin dance steps – 7:30-8:30pm. Learn the use of slow movement to release physical stress and regain balance, range of motion in the hips and legs, while at the same time learn basic Latin dance steps. No rhythm or partner needed. $10. Center for Healing Arts 916 Columbus Ave. Melbourne. 321 733-7633.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 16TH

Strengthening the Physical Body – 4-5:15pm or 5:45-7pm.Do you want to break the momentum of stress and improve your energy level? Yoga of Energy works with both polarities of the energy, Sun and Moon qualities, through awareness and visualizations during postures. It is a gentle and balanced yoga which addresses the whole being through postures, breathing and relaxation practices. $10 drop in Merritt Island or Cocoa Beach. Call Anne-Marie for details and registration. 321-431-5054.

CLP Indian River Monthly Networking Meeting – 5:30 -7pm. At conscious Living Partnership, you will find the opportunities for networking with individuals and businesses interested in natural health and eco-friendly environmental practices. Join us for our monthly events – feel free to bring a guest – and bring lots of business cards. This month’s meeting will be hosted by Transformational Breathing Robert Winn 904 Sandpiper Lane, Vero Beach (East of A1A, 1 Block South of E. Causeway) 772-492-1674.

Earth Day Consciousness Everyday – 6-8pm. This time is devoted to explaining and teaching how we can become more environmentally aware each and every day in the choices we make. We will discuss how the use of pure botanicals can enhance our personal lifestyle encompassing the whole: body, mind & spirit. Cost is Complimentary. Nature’s Haven 602 Brevard Avenue in Historic Cocoa Village. 321-632-1221.

Introduction to 5 Little Wisdom Books with John Lang, A.P. – 7pm. John will discuss the foundation of Zen by introducing the following 5 books: Tao TeChing, Chuang Tzu, The Platform Scripture (Ch’an or Zen’), The Bhagavad-Gita and Meditations - Marcus Aurelius. John Lang was a law clerk for the Texas Supreme Court, Ombudsman for the Smithsonian, and is a 30 year practioner of T’ai Chi, and an acupuncture physician. Cocoa Beach Library 550 Brevard Ave Cocoa Beach. 321-868-1104.

THURSDAY APRIL 17TH

Optimize Your Time For Success And Balance – 2-4pm. Do you find yourself hurried all the time? Do you wish you would have more time for reflection? More time for yourself? This class is an experiential course where you will discover and work with the "laws of time" and leave with concrete tools and practices. $20. FIT Women Business Center, 150 W. University Blvd, Melbourne.321-431-5054.

Harmonize Hormones for Household Happiness – 7pm. Calm, cool and collected-wouldn’t that be nice. Learn natural solutions for menopause and PMS. Dr. Brian Walsh speaks on women’s health issues at CARE Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 2104 W. New Haven Avenue, W. Melbourne. Free but space is limited. Call 321-728-1387 to reserve your seat. www.drwalshcares.com

FRIDAY APRIL 18TH – FRIDAY APRIL 25TH

7-Day Guided Juice Fast – Appleseed Health Foods will be offering a structured, educational support program for those wanting to "clean house". You will learn the benefits and types of fasting, how to make lifestyle and eating habit changes, and how to prioritize your health. Included is a 20-item fasting package, fresh vegetable juices, a book, and a 150 page manual. Class size is limited. Call 321-631-1444 or visit the store or www.appleseedhealth.com for more information.

FRIDAY APRIL 18TH

Concert with Wynne Paris – 8pm. Wynne Paris is back with his very special style of kirtan and world music. His special groovananda style is unique and filled with rhythm and heart. Please join us in a participatory evening with Wynne and chant, chant chant! Hosted by the Kashi School of Yoga. $10. Kashi School of Yoga, 11155 Roseland Rd, Sebastian.772-589-1403, ext.112.

SATURDAY APRIL 19TH

Easily Fill Your Practice - Free Workshop – 10:30am- Noon. I’ll show you how to Easily Fill Your Practice in a Heart-Based way; Learn the #1 Secret to become a Client Magnet; confidently talk about what you do so that people will lean in and listen. You can have an abundant practice doing what you Love. Register at www.EasilyFillYourPractice.com and get all the details. Free - Space limited. Melbourne. 888-357-7427.

Sustainable Retirement – 2pm. Ed Brown is the owner of Progressive Home Solutions, a Gainesville, Florida, based enterprise where he helps senior citizens age-in-place and reduce energy use at home and in their personal lives. He helps his clients transform potentially dangerous and uncomfortable living spaces into independent living environments that are safe, comfortable and energy efficient. Come find out why a plant-based diet is crucial to a sustainable lifestyle and retirement. Cocoa Beach Library 550 Brevard Ave Cocoa Beach. 321-868-1104.

SUNDAY APRIL 20TH

Meditation III Workshop – 10am-12pm. Learn several different methods, look at ways of integrating mindfulness into daily life, and leave feeling relaxed and renewed. All new material. Suitable for repeat students and beginners. $20 in advance / $25 at the door. The Yoga Center, 1540 John Rodes Blvd off SR192 (½ mile E. of I-95 in Melbourne) 321-728-0300 or info@YogaCenterMelbourne.com.

6TH Annual Crystal Kaboord Memorial Kids Walk – 12:30pm. Candlelighters invite all children and adults to walk, run, dance etc around the lake at Gleason Park Indian Harbour Beach. Donations raised from being sponsored to walk will benefit Brevard County families living with childhood cancer. Food, prizes, butterfly release, live music, raffles & day of fun. 321-728-5600.

Explore Ashtanga Yoga’s 2nd Series – 1-3:30pm. Explore the depths of Ashtanga Yoga’s 2nd Series with Lewis Rothlein at Downtown Yoga located in Downtown Melbourne. $40. Downtown Yoga. 321-676-4600.

Full Moon Ceremony – 7:30-9pm. Harness the powerful lunar energies through ceremony and intention to manifest positive changes in your life and our world. Bring a small stick and Dish to share. Donations appreciated. Center for Healing Arts 916 Columbus Ave. Melbourne. 321-733-7633.

MONDAY APRIL 21ST

Melbourne Brevard County Buddhist Fellowship – 7-8:30pm. Join us Monthly for this relaxing, healing and joyful experience. As we discover and enjoy together The Dharma (teachings), Buddha, and Sangha (fellowship). Be part of the change you wish to see in Brevard and everywhere! Please go to: www.brevardcountybuddhistfellowship.com for additional info. Free. Melbourne Library, 540 E. Fee Ave Community Room.Shanti 321-961-3223.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 23RD

The Zen of (Spring) Cleaning – 6-8pm. This class is about using essential oils in everyday aspects of cleaning. We will discuss the varied traits if these botanical essential oils and the how and why of their beneficial characteristics. The cost is $20 that includes a 10 ml bottle of the blend "Kitchen Kleen". Nature’s Haven 602 Brevard Avenue in Historic Cocoa Village 321-632-1221.

Emotional Freedom and Soul Connection with Robert Winn – 6-9pm. Transformational Breathing opens your breath and you open to life. Release fear, anxiety & limiting beliefs simply by opening restrictive breathing patterns. Clear old emotions. Heal yourself. Increase your vital life force. Feel your connection to Infinite Intelligence. Bring pad & pillows for lying on floor. $60.Heaven Sent Wellness Institute, 4455 Pinewood Rd, Melbourne. Register in Advance 772-492-1674.

Self-Hypnosis for Insomnia: Helping Yourself to a Good Night’s Sleep – 6:30-8:30pm. Easily learn to turn down your busy brain, quickly drop any worries and totally relax away tension... drifting off to a deep and natural sleep. It’s a skill-- not a pill! Research proven effective. Sleep CDs available Kathy Doner, MD Internal Medicine physician, Certified Hypnotherapist. $25. www.KathyDonerMD.com/insomnia. Sebastian River Medical Center, US 1, Sebastian. Pre-register at 772-581-0221.

THURSDAY APRIL 24TH

Emotional Stability in Challenging Times with Robert Winn – 6-8pm. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, overwhelm? Is your life accelerating and less certain? Financial worries, poor sleep, fuzzy mental focus, fatigue and irritability in these turbulent times? Learn to be free from life draining emotions. Develop emotional fluidity. Ride the waves of transformation. Shift from survival to safety; from fear to freedom. $25.The Inspired Heart 2235 14th Ave, Vero Beach. Register in Advance 772-569-2877.

Digestion; Natural Solutions to Acid Reflux, GERDS, Hernias, IBS, Chrohn’s & Ulcers – 6-7pm. Attend these free, informative workshops to gain an understanding of the causes of many digestive problems. Learn how to protect your body with natural solutions including acupuncture, herbs, nutrition and vitamins. Guest Speaker will be Sylvie Morin, Acupuncture Physician. Free. Pro-Health & Fitness, 255 Borman Dr., Merritt Island. 321-259-0555.

Chakra Yoga Program – 6:45-8pm. You have seven major chakras (energy centers) from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Come learn more about this system and its impact on your life within the context of a gentle yoga class. Focusing on a single chakra each week you will learn poses for each chakra which will improve grounding, energy flow, strength, and balance. Class will meet on Thursday April 24th – June 5th. $65. The Yoga Center, 1540 John Rodes Blvd off SR192 (½ mile E. of I-95 in Melbourne) 321-728-0300.

FRIDAY APRIL 25TH – SUNDAY APRIL 28TH

St. Augustine Beach Retreat & Workshop - 7:30pm - Sun 1:45pm. Transform your relationship through sacred intimacy and conscious loving. Discover Tantra. $595/couple. Richard & Diana Daffner, St. Augustine, Vilano Beach, FL. www.IntimacyRetreats.com. Other dates, locations, brochure. 1-877-282-4244.

SATURDAY APRIL 26TH

Ayurvedic Approach to Anxiety & Depression – 9:30am-4pm. Master Ayurvedic Doctor, teacher, and author John Douillard is presenting Ayurvedic Workshop. Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine developed in India that treats the whole person; mind, body and spirit. Participants will discover how cycles of anxiety and depression work in the body and what they can do to free themselves from this cycle. Dr. Douillard will share tools to alleviate anxiety, stress, depression, cravings, fatigue and weight gain. Kashi School of Yoga, 11155 Roseland Road, Sebastian. Cost is $85 including a vegetarian lunch. To register call 772-589-1403 ext. 112 or visit www.kashi.org.

SATURDAY APRIL 26TH – SUNDAY APRIL 27TH

Munay-Ki Instructor’s Course – 10am-4pm Instructors course; learn how to initiate the nine rites of the Munay-Ki to loved ones, friends and clients. Instructor, Debra Kruljac. $200. Center for Healing Arts 916 Columbus Ave. Melbourne. 321 733-7633.

TUESDAY APRIL 29TH

The End of Suffering – 6-8pm. Robert Winn teaches you how to end your suffering. Guiding you through a simple yet powerful process of inquiry, called The Work, you find that your unexamined stressful beliefs - about life, other people, yourself - radically shift. Struggle is optional. Are you willing to be free? $25.Heaven Sent Wellness Institute, 4455 Pinewood Rd, Melbourne. Register in Advance 772-492-1674.

Raising Healthy, Happy Kids - 7pm. Learn the causes and natural solutions for ADD/ADHD. Dr. Brian Walsh speaks at CARE Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 2104 W. New Haven Avenue, W. Melbourne. Free but space is limited. Call 321-728-1387 to reserve your seat. www.drwalshcares.com.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 30TH

Recharging your energy – 4-5:15pm or 5:45-7pm.Do you want to break the momentum of stress and improve your energy level? Yoga of Energy works with both polarities of the energy, Sun and Moon qualities, through awareness and visualizations during postures. It is a gentle and balanced yoga which addresses the whole being through postures, breathing and relaxation practices. $10 drop in. Merritt Island or Cocoa Beach. Please call Anne-Marie for registration and details 321-431-5054.

Life’s Totems – 6-8pm. Link your Energies and Aspirations with pure Botanicals! Come and experience sensations through the direct link of your brain to the world of real aromatherapy. We all resonate with different plant oils at different times of our lives and when our needs vary. Your nose is a direct link to your brain. Love offering & purchases appreciated. Nature’s Haven 602 Brevard Avenue in Historic Cocoa Village. 321-632-1221.

Satellite Beach Brevard County Buddhist Fellowship – 7-8:30pm. Join us monthly for this relaxing, healing and joyful experience. As we discover and enjoy together The Dharma (teachings), Buddha, and Sangha (fellowship). Please go to: www.brevardcountybuddhistfellowship.com. Free. Satellite Beach Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd Community Room Shanti Johnson 321-961-3223.

SAVE THE DATE

SUNDAY, MAY 4TH

Restorative Yoga Workshop – 10 - 12 noon. Restorative Yoga poses are held for a relatively long periods of time (5–20 minutes) in a comfortable position with the use of props (bolsters, pillows, blankets, straps), creating a safe and supportive environment allowing for release and relaxation with graciously little effort. $25 in advance / $30 at the doorThe Yoga Center, 1540 John Rodes Blvd off SR192 (½ mile E. of I-95 in Melbourne) 321-728-0300.

THURSDAY MAY 15th

Optimize your time for success and balance! – 2-4pm. Do you find yourself hurried all the time? Do you wish you would have more time for reflection? This class is an experiential course where you will discover and work with the "laws of time" and the patterns driving your attitudes towards time; and leave with concrete tools and practices to make your day to day time management efficient and enjoyable. Class is open to all and will be held at the Women Business Center at FIT, 150 W. University Blvd, Melbourne. This workshop has a value of $100 and is offered at a great special introductory price of $20. Register at wbc.fit.edu. Dr. Anne-Marie Derouault, PHD, worked as an executive at a major computer company for 25 years, and is currently President of Emergence Resources. 321-431-5054. annmaryd@earthlink.net.

THURSDAY MAY 22nd

Zero Point Introductory Workshop – 6-7:30pm. In this introductory session you will learn about this unique psycho-spiritual training developed by Dr Gabriel Cousens, Director of the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center. It is designed to remove the layers of concepts, fears and emotional patterns that hide our original true nature. It helps us dissolve the past stories that encumber our minds to bring more joy and freedom into our life. Anne-Marie Derouault, Emergence Resources, is an official Branch of the Tree of Life. Fee: $20. Please call 321-431-5054 for details and registration.