May 2008 Newsbriefs

The Universal Lightworkers Conference

The 12th annual Universal Lightworkers Conference will take place at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North from Friday, June 13th to Sunday, June 15th.

This year the speakers include the world renowned author, James Redfield (Celestine Prophecy), Gary Renard (author, Disappearance of the Universe), Michael Mirdad (author & spiritual teacher), Pat Rodegast (author & channel, Emmanuel), Patricia Cota-Robles (author and channel), Shinto (spiritual teacher), Michelle Whitedove (author, channel, and Lifetime TV’s #1 Psychic), Kathryn Andries (author, Soul Choices: Six Paths to Find Your Life Purpose), and Steve & Ami Sciulli ~ Life in Balance (Energy balancing through music and vibration).

In addition, this year’s conference features music from Jonn Serrie (composer from the movie, What the Bleep...), Here II Here (formerly known as Inner Voice), Armand and Angelina, Life in Balance, and the Ron Gosio Band, as well as singing, dancing, and most of all laughter.

Register online at www.UniversalLightworkers.com or by phone at 360-671-8349.  

Café Opens Weekends at Appleseed

Appleseed’s vegetarian and raw food café is now open Saturdays. All menu items are freshly made with organic ingredients and include salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, snacks, veggie juices, and fruit smoothies as well as traditional cooked foods. Daily specials include raw lunches, soups, and iced tea of the day.

Takeout is also available and customers can call ahead for immediate table service in a comfortable environment. Free wireless internet access is offered with Café purchase or customers can bring a book and browse the extensive health book selection. Appleseed expects their menu to expand in the near future as the store continues to grow

Café is open 10am-3pm and is located between Eyster and Barton at 1007 Pathfinder Way #110, Rockledge. For more information call 321-631-1444 or visit www.appleseedhealth.com.

Caliente Resort and Spa Hosts Tantra Weekend

The ninth Intimacy Retreat Weekend for Couples will be hosted by Caliente Resort and Spa in Land O’Lakes, Florida. "Caliente is the newest and most luxurious naturist resorts," states co-facilitator Diana Daffner. "The retreat offers couples an opportunity to explore and enhance their love relationship, through teachings that are presented in an uplifting, supportive and fun atmosphere."

Group leaders Richard and Diana Daffner, C.S., M.A. are internationally known educators in the fields of love and relationship and the creators of Tantra Tai Chi and Peaceful Passion sexual enhancement programs for couples. The Daffner’s utilize both ancient and modern understandings of intimacy to guide couples to connect with their partner on all levels: physical, emotional and spiritual. Sexual "home-play" practices done in the privacy of each couple’s room reinforces and personalizes their training, providing them with lifelong loving skills.

Workshop practices are derived from years of training, teaching and certification in Tantra, Tai Chi, massage, energy awareness, Reiki, Aikido, meditation, sexuality counseling and the Daffner’s 22 year marriage.

The workshop runs June 6 through June 8 and costs $595/couple. For more information visit www.CalienteResorts.com, www.IntimacyRetreats.com, or call 1-877-282-4244.

Greenway Carpet Care announces Grand Opening

Tim Bagby and his wife, Dalene, have been involved with natural health and the green movement for 25 years. While they normally avoid using toxic chemicals, carpet cleaning was a different story. That is, until recently.

Unable to find a safe, effective, and environmentally-friendly way to clean carpets, the couple decided to start their own company. After months of research on various systems and products, Greenway Carpet Care was born.

Greenway is a dry-extraction system that deep cleans carpets, rugs, and tile without water or harmful chemicals. In addition to removing deep-down dirt and stains, it also decreases mold spores, dust mites and pet dander allergen by 75-85%. Plus, there is no waste water or toxic detergents and solvents to pollute the earth.

To launch the opening of their new business, Greenway is offering a Spring Cleaning special - Any 3 rooms for $75. For more information, visit www.greenwaycarpetcare.com or call 321-406-1513.

Shen Workshop in Melbourne Village

Tai Chi Heart is excited to present the Shen Workshop to teach exercises to help participants directly connect to spirit or source energy. This meditative exercise set consists of six standing and six seated exercises. The primary purpose is self healing as well as developing visual and auditory acuity and enhanced sensitivity to one's self and others. The workshop includes an introduction to EFT (Emotion Freedom Techniques) as a way to further reduce resistance, allow more energy flow, and peace of mind. Some experience in chi gung or tai chi is helpful but not necessary.

The workshop is taught by Lauritz and Juliet Kjerulff. Juliet has been practicing Tai Chi since 1979 and Lauritz has been practicing Tai Chi and Chi Gung for 27 years and teaching for 20 years.

The workshop will be held at the Jester Wagmer Community House, Hall Road, Melbourne Village on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, from 10am to 4pm. For more information, call 321-795-2397 or visit www.taichiheart.com.

Connecting to Spirit with Compassion

Linda Farr is excited to offer telephone sessions for those interested in connecting to spirit. A practicing psychic, tarot reader, Reiki Master/Teacher, and a nutritional intuitive for over 30 years, Linda believes everyone should be able to receive love and assistance from spiritual beings. Raised in England in a family of clairvoyants and healers, Linda has been in contact with guides, angels, loved ones who have crossed over, and higher powers all her life. Now living in Florida, Linda enjoys connecting people to spirit in a fun and compassionate manner.

Linda has had careers as a massage therapist, esthetician, aromatherapist, herbologist, palm reader, gemstone therapist, medical assistant, and phlebotomist and has owned a metaphysical store for many years. Her passion for health and nutrition allows her to also offer this service to anyone seeking the best foods for optimal health.

One hour telephone session is $40. For more information call 602-502-2154, email psychic-medium@hotmail.com, or visit www.myspace.com/psychic100.

Green Earth Expo in Orlando

The Green Earth Expo provides a venue for hundreds of green and sustainable corporations and non-profits to showcase their green initiatives to other businesses and consumers. The event features major automakers, alternative energy providers, green construction fabricators and contractors, green service providers, energy efficient appliance manufacturers, as well as health and wellness groups and organic retailers.

Global Green Alliance is a consortium of organizations dedicated to promoting green and sustainable commerce and lifestyle. Along with producing the Green Earth Expo, GGA works with governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations to raise environmental awareness and to advance green and sustainable practices. Jim Griffin, founder of Green Earth Expo explains, "We feel it is our mission to promote green commerce to encourage its growth amongst the business community. Furthermore, we want to educate the public about the quality and affordability of products and services that are available."

Thursday is dedicated to business to business networking of like-minded organizations and collaboration on new projects and emerging technologies. Friday through Sunday is open to the general public.

Expo held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando May 15-18. For more information or to reserve exhibitor space, visit www.globalgreenalliance.com or contact Ginger Puckett at 407-362-1592.

Complimentary Nutrition Report Available

"Do you care about what you eat?" asks Albert Byrd of Uri International. "I have begun to care deeply about what we all eat. Through a lot of research, I have come to understand that the quality of food we consume on a daily basis is the largest determining factor for our overall health," explains Albert.

Numerous studies associate good nutrition with good health and conversely, poor eating habits with poor health. Most health advisories now recommend a minimum of 5 - 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. "With today’s hectic lifestyle many of us find it very difficult to achieve that consistently," suggests Albert.

We know there are ingredients in many foods which simply are not good for our health. It presents a formidable challenge to stay on top of all the recent findings in order to make intelligent decisions about what to buy and eat. To help with this challenge, Uri International is excited to offer a complimentary "must-read report" for people who care about what they eat entitled "Real Nutrition News".

To receive a complimentary of "Real Nutrition News", call Albert Byrd at 954-566-3225 or visit www.LiveHealthyandLoveit.com.

New Yoga Workshops

The Yoga Center is offering two new workshops. The Shoulder Opener Yoga Postures workshop teaches participants remedies for upper back pain and neck tension caused by stress, poor posture, and computer work. The postures strengthen and open the shoulder girdle, improve shoulder posture and alignment, and increase shoulder stability and mobility. Students will learn how to take the shoulders through their full range of motion and balance the muscle action around the shoulder joints. Instructor Bob Glickstein has been leading yoga retreats, teaching yoga, and presenting workshops for over 30 years.

The Restorative Yoga workshop teaches poses that are held for a relatively long period of time in a comfortable position with the use of props. This allows the student to get the best of what a posture can afford with little effort. The extended time in a pose is soothing to the nervous system and allows for full circulation of prana, blood, and vital fluids which enrich the glands and organs. Instructor Linda Morse is Director of the Yoga Center.

Restorative workshop is May 4. Shoulder workshop is May 18. Both workshops run 10am-12:30pm and cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Location is 1540 S. John Rhodes Blvd., W. Melbourne. For more information call 321-728-0300 or visit www.YogaCenterMelbourne.com.

Zero Point Yoga Training

Zero Point is a form of jnana yoga, or yoga of the mind, developed by Dr. Gabriel Cousens to help remove the layers of concepts, thought forms, and emotional patterns that hide our original true nature. "It allows us to dissolve the past stories that encumber our lives to bring more joy and freedom into our life," says Dr. Anne-Marie Derouault. Introductory workshops and one-on-one sessions are being offered during which the person chooses the issues to work on: emotional, mental, or addictive patterns. The student is guided through the practice to gather the complex set of associations around the particular topic and release its grip. Dr. Derouault explains, "This is an in depth psycho-spiritual training that can bring inner contentment and direct experience of who we are."

Dr Anne-Marie Derouault is an official branch of the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center directed by Dr Gabriel Cousens. Owner of Emergence Resources, her company offers raw food education, yoga, Reiki, stress management, and communication training. She is certified in Kripalu and Amrit Yoga Nidra, holds a Master degree in psychology, and a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Paris.

Call 321-431-5054 or email annmaryd@earthlink.net for more information.

Body Mind Spirit Expo

Now in its 20th year and the fourth year in Melbourne, Body Mind & Spirit Expo creates an arena for the general public to increase their knowledge of alternative health and metaphysical topics. The Expo brings local community as well as national exhibitors together to help attendees discover overall health and wellbeing. Retail exhibitors offer natural and holistic health products, spiritual books, and enlightened art. Healers at the expo provide treatments ranging from massages and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. The Expo offers a safe environment for growth and exploration of new ideas, familiar revelations, and opportunities for perspective shifts. Weekend admission is $8 and includes all lectures, demos, and exhibit hall.

Expo held June 14-15 at the Melbourne Civic Auditorium. For more information visit www.bmse.net($2 off coupon on web site), call 541-482-3722, or email mollie@bmse.net.

Baby Shower for Florida Wildlife

The Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary is hosting a baby shower for the hundreds of injured or orphaned wildlife babies that need specialized care. Donations will be gratefully accepted and a wish list is available on the web site. Gifts of special formulas and medications for the wild babies may also be purchased at wholesale prices. The baby shower will offer opportunities to meet the educational ambassador owls and learn about many other Florida Wildlife Hospital’s wildlife patients. The baby shower also includes games, prizes, food, and a bake sale.

Shower held Saturday, May 3 from 10am-2pm at Town Hall, 5030 Paul Hurtt Lane, 1/2 mile south of the Pineda Causeway on Rt 1. For more information visit www.floridawildlifehospital.org or contact Director Sue Small at 321-254-8843 or sue@floridawildlifehospital.org.

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

The Kashi School of Yoga is offering an introduction to the ashtanga yoga tradition with Greg Nardi, founding member of the Miami Life Center. Greg has been practicing yoga since 1996 and studies annually with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the founder of the ashtanga system.

The morning introductory session will focus on the foundations of ashtanga yoga theory as well as creating an individual appropriate practice for all levels. The afternoon session will guide the students further into the primary series and participants will have the opportunity to deconstruct some of the more challenging asanas of the sequence. A vegetarian lunch will be served.

Workshops will be held Saturday, May 17. Each session is $40 or $80 for the full day. The Kashi School of Yoga is located at 11155 Roseland Rd in Sebastian. To register for this workshop, call 772-589-1403, ext.112. For more information, visit www.kashi.org.

Electro-pollution Products Available

Quantum Health and Wellness is now carrying BioPro Cell Phone Chips, Universal Chips for electronic devices, and BioLife Pendants which are products to help protect against electro-pollution. "More than 200 million Americans own cell phones and more than 80% of the planet is connected to the internet," says owner Kim Fisichella.

Massive amounts of electromagnetic radiation affect body homeostasis which compromises the body’s ability to properly function. A recent article by Osteopathic Physician Joseph Mercola states, "I am absolutely convinced the explosion of cell phone usage is a health disaster in waiting, and contributing to the rapid rise in several neurological epidemics, such as autism and early-onset of Alzheimer’s." Studies have shown the harmful effects of electro-magnetic frequencies on the immune system, learning moods, endocrine system, nervous system, behavioral patterns, and enzyme synthesis. It is believed aspects of life at the molecular, cellular, biochemical, and physiological levels can potentially be damaged by EMF exposure.

Quantum Health and Wellness also offers nutritional consultations, custom-made vitamins, and anti-aging products. For more information call 321-258-8041 or visit www.kimshealthsecrets.com.

Mandala Arts now offers Web Design

Mandala Arts LLC is proud to announce the addition of a Web Site Design Department as part of services being offered. Owner Lisa Arnoff is a Chois energy healer as well as the designer of Lajvanti Jewelry. All designs, whether for web sites or jewelry, come from achieving vibrational energetic harmony with each design and the message being conveyed. These principles of harmony are applied to each custom web site designed. As a special introductory rate, Mandala Arts is offering complete custom web site design starting at $150. Mandala Arts aim is to create cost-effective web site and graphics design solutions that ensure the customer’s important promotional message is delivered to its target group.

For more information call 321-626-3561, email larnoff@Mandalaartllc.com, or visit www.mandalaartllc.com.

Depression and Anxiety Groups for Women

Dr. Teresa Harris is excited to announce Butterfly Freedom group counseling sessions for women with depression or anxiety. Sessions take participants on a week-by-week journey to feeling better and embracing responsibility for their own wellbeing. Butterfly Freedom from Depression offers simple steps and practical lessons to maintain emotional health. Butterfly Freedom from Anxiety targets panic attacks and other forms of anxiety. The emphasis in both courses is on increasing self awareness and experiencing remission-proof life tools in a lively group setting. Sessions help participants regain a sense of control over their emotions and provide a variety of tools to relieve symptoms.

Butterfly Freedom was founded by Dr. Harris to provide clients a more effective, sustainable outcome from a shorter course of treatment. She states, "We use the butterfly as our symbol as it is the perfect metaphor to describe how you can undergo personal development and grow into a happier you." Dr. Harris is a Psychology Resident, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and provider for many insurance companies.

For more information call 321-799-2288, email drharris@butterflyfreedom.org, or visit www.butterflyfreedom.org. Course discount available.

New Chiropractic Clinic in Melbourne

Dr. Daniel Weber is proud to be included in a new concept of chiropractic clinics opening throughout the country. Part of a network of twelve clinics, The Joint storefront retail offices are conveniently located in highly trafficked, mostly big box retail centers. The offices feature rotating art exhibits and upbeat jazz music in a loft-like environment and some locations offer massage by appointment. The clinics remove barriers of costly appointments, insurance complications, and scheduling conflicts. Convenience combined with affordability makes The Joint an easily accessible chiropractic center where anyone can go anytime without an appointment for ongoing maintenance.

Dr. Daniel Weber is owner and operator of The Joint Melbourne location. Dr. Dan grew up in Brevard County and graduated from the University of Florida, then decided to pursue a career as a doctor of chiropractic. For the last ten years, Dr. Dan has worked at some of the largest chiropractic clinics in the southeast, as well as two years on the faculty of Life University School of Chiropractic in Marietta, GA. Dr. Dan is excited to open The Joint in his hometown of Melbourne.

The Joint Melbourne is located at 3016 Lake Washington Road. For more information call 254-2828 or visit www.thejoint.com.