January Newsbriefs

Pilates Studio To Offer Weight Management Program

If you’re joining the thousands of Americans who are contemplating life beyond their expanding girth after the holidays, you will be pleased to know that Ab Fab Pilates of Indialantic has teamed up with Transitions Lifestyle System to offer a sensible, attainable weight management program.

Transitions Lifestyle System was designed by Dr. Shari Leiberman, author of Dare to Lose and private nutritionist practitioner for over 20 years. The program focuses less on looks, and more on general health and well being. The long-term goal is to improve health and lower risk of disease as a realistic weight goal is attained.

Education is a large portion of the program. The word diet isn’t even mentioned as participants learn to better understand their relationship with food. Advice regarding diet and exercise are given on an individual basis rather than a cookie cutter approach to weight management. "Why would we offer an identical program to each participant when everybody’s metabolism differs?" says Susan Jackson, lead presenter of the program.

Discussion and support will factor largely in the meetings too, but on the practical side, each two-hour session will begin with a 30 minute Pilates mat class led by Ab Fab’s owner, Jayne McAllister. "I was attracted to Transitions because it addresses why we eat", says McAllister, who has battled her weight since adolescence. "Most programs completely ignore that aspect of the issue, so I’m delighted to be hosting Transitions and helping people within our community".

Arbonne Consultants Introduce Weight Loss Products

Cheryl Pearson and Kathleen Cummins, independent consultants for Arbonne International, are excited to introduce Arbonne’s "Figure 8" healthy weight loss program. "Figure 8" consists of four products designed to enhance beauty on the inside and out.

"This system suppresses appetite, boosts metabolism increases energy," says Cheryl. "The products are low fat, low carb and high protein. They have no cholesterol or artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors." The program consists of shakes, supplements and chews making them easy to integrate into your daily routine. "Losing weight after the holidays isn’t always an easy task," says Kathleen. "This program makes it simple."

Capoeira Classes Now in Indian River County

Practitioners of Capoeira from the Capoeira Topazio International Show Company and the Cloudwalker Dojo will be introducing classes in Indian River County starting in January. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian dance/martial art involving dance, fighting, acrobatic movements, singing, and playing Afro-Brazilian percussion instruments.

One of the most unique arts in its practice and history, Capoeira was brought to the New World by West Africans during the slave trade. The slaves, however, were adamant in keeping their traditional rituals; therefore, they disguised one of the exercises they practiced called the N’golo or Zebra dance by mixing it with new dance movements, martial arts and music, pretending that it was a leisurely activity. Over the centuries it blended with many cultural practices from Africa, Europe and indigenous aspects of Brazil’s Native American peoples. This new product was Capoeira.

Although it has been practice in the U.S. for more than forty years, its display in such movies as "Only the Strong", "Ocean’s Twelve" and "Meet the Fockers" has made it a hot item in fitness and dance clubs all over the World.

Visually Impaired Education & Awareness Fair

The Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) invites you to participate in the "First Annual Low Vision Fair 2006" on Friday, January 27th from 10am-4pm at the Merritt Square Mall. "It is our hope to raise public awareness and understanding of visual impairments," says Karen Orosz.

The fair is open to the community to provide an opportunity for concerned individuals to learn about available services and adaptive aids for the blind and visually impaired. Vendors will set up displays, demonstrate their products, and discuss their services. Seminars are planned with professional speakers from the field of vision rehabilitation.

The Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) is located in Rockledge and serves all of Brevard County. CVI is a non-profit agency that provides services in five areas: daily living skills, orientation and mobility, communications (including computer instruction), low vision, and peer support.

Personal Trainer Launches Home Fitness Party Concept

Imagine eating cookies without milk, and you, instantly, appreciate the milk industry’s point to have milk on hand before stuffing your mouth full of chocolate chips, even if they happen to be organic. Now imagine exercising your arms and legs without CORE, you get injured and then you can appreciate the muscular and spiritual powerhouse of the body before exercising next time.

Now you can learn about CORE in a safe, healing venue of a fitness party. Choose a party theme such as: "Healing Among Friends", "Taking Time for Family", "Stress Melt for Colleagues" or "Six-pack Attack." Then choose the place: the comfort of your home or gym, business, sports bar, beach or circuit training franchise.

According to GOT CORE? Owner and certified personal trainer, Gwen Donovan, home- or business-based fitness parties give people a way to get back into exercise or broaden their dimensions in their exercise program. "You will easily learn CORE basics, in a way that is fun, concise, non-threatening and truly safe and affordable," states Donovan. "Imagine jogging, benching, weight training or doing Pilates without knowing how to work from your core and bingo it’s cookies without milk."

Juice Plus Available Locally

Independent Distributors Suzie Zenker, RN and Christine Bourdeau, Wellness Consultant, are excited to introduce Juice Plus+ to Brevard County. "After working with hospice, we wanted to switch our focus to wellness, we found Juice Plus. After looking at the impeccable research done by many prestigious universities, we were sold," says Suzie.

"I have always had a very poor diet; I started taking Juice Plus+ thinking at least I can do something good for my body. What happened next has been nothing short of a miracle for me. After about 3-months I stopped craving sugar and stopped foraging in my cupboard every night," states Suzie. "That alone is so amazing to me that I decided to become a distributor so I could share this with other people."

Juice Plus+ is the number one selling whole food nutrient in the world. It comes in capsule form containing the phytonutrients of 17 fresh fruits and vegetables, picked and processed at the peak of ripeness. Plants get most of their nutrients at the end of their ripening cycle which we lose by picking them early so they won’t rot on the way to market.

Kashi School of Yoga Grand Opening

The Kashi School of Yoga will be holding its Grand Opening Saturday, January 28th, from 12-5pm.The new studio is located at the main entranceway of Kashi at lll55 Roseland Road in Sebastian. The Kashi School of Yoga Teacher Training program is proud to be certified by the national governing body of yoga, the Yoga Alliance.

The Grand Opening will include tours of the new facility, l5 minute yoga demos, chair and foot massage, henna tattooing, a gift basket raffle, private yoga therapy moments and opportunity to browse the gift store complete with books, CDs and accessories to support one’s yogic lifestyle. Guests will meet the school’s yoga instructors and discuss individual questions, such as incorporating the practice of yoga in one’s life.

New yoga and meditation classes will be introduced, including "Mommy and Me," "Senior Yoga," and private yoga therapy sessions. While Kashi’s yoga instructors are certified in Kali Natha Yoga, they come from diverse yogic backgrounds, such as Sivananda, Kripalu, Bikram, Phoenix Rising and others.

Melbourne Poet Publishes First Book

Maggie Rosche, longtime poetic dabbler and Melbourne resident, has just published her first book, "Falling Into Love: Reflections Along the Path. It records, her ongoing search for meaning in poetry, prayer, and meditation, like snapshots from a journey. "Falling Into Love" describes the journey toward accepting the essential oneness of all things in Spirit.

Some of the offerings are solemn, some irreverent, some whimsical, and some celebratory. The book is dedicated to her husband, deceased in 2000, whom she feels she has known, loved, and learned with before. She credits their healing relationship of love, partnership, and parting with creating the security and freedom for her to explore inner space.

What the Bleep – Down the Rabbit Hole Hits this February

Finally, the movie event we’ve been waiting for. What the BLEEP!? – Down the Rabbit Hole will be in theaters across the country starting February 2006. With new scientific information, never before seen footage, three new animation sequences and nearly two hours of new interviews including comments by scientists Dean Radin, Ph.D. and Dr. Masaru Emoto and author Lynne McTaggart, the Director's Cut extended version will satisfy the most ardent BLEEP fans and blow away newcomers. This outrageous hybrid film combines cutting edge physics, biology, consciousness, mysticism, reality and mentally provocative fun. Join Alice (award-winning actress Marlee Matlin) and 16 notable physicists, neuro-chemists, physicians, metaphysicians and journalists as she leads us deep into the rabbit hole, exploring and explaining the weird science of the quantum realms that affect our everyday reality, whether we know it or not.

The Health Station Hosts Speakers

To encourage healthy life styles in the New Year, The Health Station is hosting two premier events this month.

On Wednesday, January 11th from 5-7pm, internationally acclaimed author, educator, and raw food chef, Paul Nison, will speak on the health benefits of a raw food diet. Topics will include: the importance of pro-biotics, The Fasting Cure, juicing, and practical tips on how to get your family and friends to eat healthy. Paul will be available for questions and book signing after the event. $20.

On Wednesday, January 25th, The Health Station is pleased to announce the return of Buddy Ojeda, CN, from Garden of Life. Buddy has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs. This time he will address Hypoglycemia, Diabetes and Other Blood Sugar Disorders: Causes and Ways to Cope. Topics will include: factors leading to Hypoglycemia, Syndrome-X, and Diabetes; complications that result from blood sugar irregularities; warning signs and groups at high risk; and how to lessen the impact through diet, exercise, and supplementation. Free.