Wellness Retreat for Cancer Patients/Survivors

As always, we want to share with you the information from our Wellness
Retreat this weekend at the Hyatt
Windwatch, Hauppauge - another great event because the presenters were
absolutely awesome - and this group had great chemistry and good energy.

Peter Bongiorno, ND, L. Ac (Inner Source Health) spoke at
breakfast. This Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine shared a plethora of
information for us all. Vitamins - which ones? how much and too much?; your gut
- how healthy is it? and what can we do for best absorption?; organic foods;
green tea and exercise were mentioned over and over. There were questions
galore for Peter as you can well imagine, and the pens and papers were taking
down many many notes..
 

Dr. Pina Lo Giudice, ND, L Ac (Inner Source Health)will be
featured on Dr. Oz this Friday, June 10 at 4:00 pm discussing Natural
Antiobiotics.

Visit their website for a schedule of talks
available by Dr. Peter Bongiorno and Dr. Pina LoGiudice

Penni Niles volunteered once again to introduce
Zumba to our participants. Many did not even know what Zumba was but took part
and enjoyed it immensely. It is a great way to move your body, work up an
appetite and have fun, fun fun... 

Dean Telano, ND, PHD, MS, E -RYT 500 True Living Yoga ( I hadn't a clue
what E-RYT 500 means...Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher... fyi)
has a unique background I must say...

We were taught some simple practices for meditation - the "three
syllable practice" AH OM HUNG; and "Breath Finger Counting" -
great tools to begin to incorporate meditation into your daily life. Of course
(you know I liked this) we were told to take baby steps!

3 - 5 minutes a day - you can do this. Those will be among
the most valuable minutes of your day. There are ongoing meditation classes at True Living Yoga .

Worth your time and peace of mind....

But please take advantage of this offering - 'Day of Healing'. we have had a dear friend that participated in one of the last healing days events - and was so pleased - this is a day to invest in yourself.

For all who are ill, in need of a healing, or would like to learn how to
live your life in harmony, join on us Sunday, July 17, 2011 to receive
teachings and healing from Renowned Buddhist Teacher & Healer from
India: Geshe Murig Nyima Kunchap Rinpoche.

Carolyn Cavaccha, LMT - White Lotus Massage - our Tai
Chi instructor wears many hats....Carolyn is opening a new facility in
Hauppauge for massage and therapeutic exercise including yoga, tai chi and
isolated stretching techniques. You would be in the best hands choosing one of
the massages offered by Carolyn and any classes she offers. Please support her
new endeavor - Carolyn has been very generous with her time to benefit you and
Strength for Life.

Rosemary MaginnisReiki Sojourns Rosemary has joined us
on our wellness retreat journey from the beginning and we are blessed for
meeting her. ....."Reiki is an ancient gentle, hands-on Japanese
technique that reduces stress, promotes relaxation and enhances self healing.
Reiki restores energy balance and vitality by relieving physical and emotional
effects of unreleased stress wherever it is needed. Since each of us is unique
and our beings can be unbalanced in different ways,, the benefits of Reiki can
be different for you at different times in your life."

Laura Cerrano - Feng Shui Manhattan - Again we were
blessed to have met Laura an 'old soul' we all agree. Laura spent many hours
with us once again. Laura explained about the Bagua (life station map),
placement of furniture, colors, mirrors, bedrooms, success, wealth and
serenity......my suggestion is call Laura for a consultation. Based on the
testimonials I have read about Laura- you will receive unexpected and welcomed
changes in your life by making small changes in your environment.

Laura demonstrated proper protocol to follow for a smudging with white sage.
A smudging is performed to cleanse negative thoughts, negative or bad spirits
and energy. She pointed out that between cancer treatments it is a good
practice to smudge the area you reside in. If you google 'smudging' - there is
much information on how to and why - read all about it - there is no wrong way
if your intention is pure.

Laura led us through and art project addressing the release of some
unnecessary feelings/beliefs we have been carrying with us. We had to adapt the
original idea a bit - but that's how you roll in life. Water balloons were
filled - 100+, then we dipped them in paint and threw them and the unnecessary
thoughts at a white painted board. (we did this outside ;) ) The project was a
work in progress constantly changing - it was like watching fireworks with oohs
and aahs..... And it felt so good to 'let it go'.

The Viana Hotel and Spa - the first ever Feng Shui Designed and Leed Certified
Hotel and Spa on Long Island... was one of the projects by Feng Shui Manhattan.

***Here is where the paths cross - Dr. Pina LoGiudice will be holding a
viewing of her appearance on the Dr. Oz Show at the Viana Hotel and Spa this
Friday....

"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by
embracing one another." ~Luciano de Crescenzo