Workshop by:
Laura Marmol, Purna Yoga Teacher

Presented by:
Wellbeing Group.
Pinecrest, Fl.

Sunday June 22nd, 2008
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Special guest:
Dr. Jane Kaufman, AP

As an Athlete, you can benefit from the Yoga for Cyclist workshop in three main ways:

To equally stretch and strengthen the body
To promote physical balance and increase mental awareness
To help prevent injuries and discomfort

IIntention and Description

The human body is intended for movement, and balanced movement is self-perpetuating. The more freely you move, the more you can move !

In this workshop you will learn yoga postures and stretching for contracting, lengthening, and relaxing individual muscles ( hamstrings, quadriceps). You will practice the proper alignment that help economize energy, allowing you to ride longer and more comfortably.

In Addition, you will learn what riding habits create imbalances and how to prevent it, and how to use the body in this more efficient way to improve your athletic performance.

Laura Mármol, ( Purna Yoga Teacher, RYT) will lead the practical session and Dr. James Kauffman (Acupuncture Physician) will lead the theoretical part of how Acupuncture can help to Cyclists.

Laura Mármol Bio (Purna Yoga Teacher, RYT) began to study yoga with her Mom at the age of seven. Eleven years ago she made her priority to search for the best yoga teachers in United States with the best knowledge in alignments once she had noticed hat many injures can always happen with a bad movement. She is been studying, for the past three years, with Aadill Palkivala and Mirra the founders of Purna Yoga in Belleview , Wa . Currently Laura is a Purna yoga teacher in Florida teaching Purna yoga at Key Biscayne.

Dr. Jane Kaufman Bio Licensed Acupuncture Physician is a graduate of the Southeast Institute of Oriental Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Florida. Board Certified Acupuncture Physician and hold additional Certification from the Nation Auricular Detox Association. She became interested in Oriental Medicine years ago after personally experiencing its benefits after other treatments had failed.

Investment: Advance $ 60, At the door $ 65

Venue:

Karate Do
8255 SW 124 St.
Pinecrest, Fl. 33156

What is Ayurveda Lifestyle?

In general Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old system healing and well-being from India; it ' s a way of life that always takes into consideration the whole person. “Ayur” means Life and “Veda” means Knowledge.

Ayurveda is the knowledge of longevity, which offers healing, rejuvenation and self-realization through balanced foods, herbs, yoga, massage, aroma and meditation. Ayurveda teaches us to pay attention to how and what we eat and to take responsibility for our own health. The purpose of this workshop is to help you choose a suitable diet for balance, harmony and health in your life, based on Ayurvedic principles or doshas.

Doshas are biological energies found in the body and mind. Doshas are derived from the elements.

Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the foundation of Ayurveda. Your Dosha is determined according to your parents genetics, diet, lifestyle and emotions as well as your own.

Dr. Zyad ' s Bio

Dr. Zyad is a licensed, board certified (NCCA) Acupuncture physician, herbalist and homeopath Zyad has been practicing professionally for over 15 years in South Florida . Zyad began his Ayurvedic training at an early age from his family, who were steeped in the Ayurvedic traditions. He studied the Oriental and Indian healing arts with such masters as Dr. Lan Xu, Dr. Birla and Swami Devakrishnananda. In addition, Zyad has practiced the healing and martial arts of Tae Kwon Do, Shaolin Kung Fu, and Tai Chi for almost 35 years. Dr. Zyad will be open a School of Ayurveda soon in Miami .

Location:

Wellbeing Yoga & Spa (headquarter)
16141 SW 83 Ave.
Palmeto Bay, Fl. 33157

Investment: Donation suggested $ 20

RSVP: Marcela: 305-877-9200 Beatriz: 786-246-4787

Workshop by Ayesha D ' Mello

Presented by: Wellbeing Yoga & Spa

Fridays: 8/22/2008, 8/29/2008 and 9/05/2008
Time 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Doshas are biological energies found in the body and mind. Doshas are derived from the elements; Vata, pitta and kapha are the foundation of Ayurveda. Your Dosha is determined according to your parents genetics, diet, lifestyle and emotions as well as your own.

PITTA fire along with water VATA air and space KAPHA water and earth

Intention and Description:

Once you have taken the Ayurveda consultation or discovered your dosha you could start cooking for your Dosha. Come join Ayesha D ' Mello for an enjoyable Indian Culinary experience. Dishes vary between classes, most classes include 6-8 dishes. All the recipes can be made with ingredients that are easily available in Miami. You will be provided with all necessary materials for class and given all copies of the recipes.

This workshop is designed to help you choose a suitable diet for balance, harmony and health in your life, based on Ayurvedic principles or doshas. You will get an introduction to an Ayurveda lifestyle. Learn how to achieve optimum health through proper diet, cooking methods, life-style and an attitude that specifically suits you.

All classes culminate with a tantalizing sit-down meal from Appetizers to Deserts

How can Ayurveda improve my Lifestyle ?

In general Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old system healing and well-being from India; it ' s a way of life that always takes into consideration the whole person. Ayurveda teaches us to pay attention to how and what we eat and to take responsibility for our own health. Ayurveda is the knowledge of longetivity, which offers healing, rejuvenation and self-realization through balanced foods, herbs, yoga, massage, aroma and meditation.

Ayesha D'Mello Bio: With her own catering business and upon her customers request she started a one-on-one cooking class at home, teaching others how to cook Indian dishes, currently she teaches at FIU and has been continuing her teaching career for three years now. She had studied Accounting, Computer Science and MBA and worked for many Software companies but still her love for the culinary arts and teaching others has encouraged her to continue, teaching her students how to enjoy healthy and delicious meals. easyindiancooking@yahoo.com

Location:

Wellbeing Yoga & Spa (headquarter)
16141 SW 83 Ave.
Palmetto Bay, Fl. 33157

Investment: Only In advanced $ 80

(Package) Includes Consultation, 1Cooking class for your Dosha & 1 Yoga session for your Dosha $120

Francisco Ortiz was born in Costa Rica in 1953. In 1971 a mystical experience radically changed his life and led him to investigate the relationship between sexuality and spirituality. He graduated in anthropology, sociology and psychology in Costa Rica and came to the USA, where he graduated from a doctoral program in Human Sexuality, received a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology and Holistic Health Sciences, attended an intensive training in Tantric Yoga (Kum Nye) at Nyingma Institute and a teacher's training program in Ashtanga Yoga at Montaña Madona.

Francisco also has certifications as a kinesiologist, masseur, hypnotherapist, accupressor and as a trainer in the sufi Enneagram of personality.

After being Initiated by a master of an old spiritual tradition, where Francisco found what he was looking for, he returned to Costa Rica in 1982, where he developed a successful sex education program broadcasted by the mass media and he created the Gaia Foundation, the Centro de Balance Integral and the Gaia Holistic Institute, with the intention of giving continuity to his mission by training others as alternative therapists and yoga teachers. He currently focuses on the instruction of yoga for the soul, with his wife, Patricia Ansu Coto.

Location:

Self Enrichment Center
1575 San Ignacio Ave.
Coral Gables, Fl. 33146

Price:

Friday September 12, from 7-10 PM           Donation

Saturday September 13, from 2 - 7 PM       $ 90

Sunday September 14, from 9 AM - 6 PM   $130

Two day Workshop ( Saturday & Sunday )  $ 200.00 USD

By Phone Contact:

Beatriz Osorio786-286-4787
Ruth Serrano 786-543-0841