September 25, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Vieux Carre / The Afterthought
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd (Hillcrest), Little Rock, AR

Patrick Curtis, Ayurvedic Medicine, Whole Foods Market, Little Rock, AR

Katherine Friday, Friday Wellness, (e.g., yoga, hypnotherapy), North Little Rock, AR

Martin Eisle, D.O.M., Evergreen Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Little Rock, AR
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Panelists will discuss the various treatment methods, applicability, and success of alternative medicine modalities. Dorothy Graves, PhD., Research Assistant Professor at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and host of KUAR FM89’s “Science Café Little Rock” will moderate.

Science Café offers a great night out, a chance to meet new people, learn new things, and discuss current scientific research in plain language. Events are free and open to the public.

For more info: www.sciencecafelr.com
Blog: williams-science.blogspot.com

Presentation #1: Successful Orchestration of Life – How to Get What You Want Out of Life
Friday, 3:15-3:45 p.m.

Life Coaching in all areas of life – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Individualized programs designed specifically for you.
Example: weight reduction and management, stress reduction and management, thriving after a divorce, find out who you really are, cultivating successful relationships, getting a good night’s sleep, etc.

Presentation #2: Your Starlight Ridge Retreat Center Experience
“Renew your body, clear your mind, balance your emotions and replenish your spirit.” Have FUN.
Saturday, 3:15-3:30 p.m.

Sessions: Life Coaching Sessions – $30 for 30 minutes
Know Yourself/Life Path Sessions and Reports – $45 for 45 minutes. Available before and after symposium hours for more in-depth one-on-one sessions

Please provide us with the following information so that we can send you a free “Know Yourself” report.
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I have shared steps that have certainly helped me live a healthier, happier life. Conscious breathing can mean the difference between simply surviving in life or thriving.  Which do you choose?

The following is a short article I wrote several years ago.

The Benefits of Breathing!
Staying alive is the first thing that comes to mind.  And after that comes the rest of the story.  The quantity, quality and circulation of the breath are the foundation of a vital and creative life.  Our breath is our connection to life – our life force.

Many of us only use about one-fifth of our lung capacity.  Just think about how much more life force, life energy, is available to us just by consciously breathing deeper and with awareness. Breathing affects our respiratory, cardio-vascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, muscular and psychic systems and also has a general effect on our sleep, our memory, our energy level, and our concentration.  Consciously breathing, breathing with awareness using various specific breathing techniques positively affects all aspects of of ourselves.  Breathing assists in cleansing the body and mind of toxins.  The deeper the breath, the cleaner we get.  How simple is that?

Conscious breathing is like inhaling food for the body, mind and soul.  As long as we have breath in our bodies, we have the potential to create happy, healthy, joyful lives.

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Here is a breathing technique called Long Deep Breathing in yogic teachings.
Some people call it simply belly breathing.  Here is how you can make the most out of every breath you take.

Long Deep Breathing

1. Inhale deeply through your nose.
2. Feel as though you are pulling the breath down into your navel center.
3. Drop the diaphragm, release the abdomen.  As the breath begins to fill the lungs, the abdomen, diaphragm and chest will expand.
4. Think of blowing your torso up like a balloon.
5. Keep inhaling until your lungs have taken in all they can hold.
6. Exhale

The breath is the foundation of our awareness and our moods.  The breath is both voluntary and involuntary.  It is the vital force that energizes the mind and body.

What this breathing technique will do for you.

• Relaxes and calms
• Gives clarity, cool-headedness and patience
• Reduces and prevents build-up of toxins in the lungs
• Stimulates the brain chemicals that help to fight depression
• Strengthens the aura (the electromagnetic field around the body)
• Breath plus your concentration stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete and enhances intuition
• Pumps spinal fluid to the brain.
• …and more

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Reminder: Workshops, Therapy Packages, Sessions and Classes offered by Katherine and Starlight Ridge

• Kundalini Yoga Classes – Monday, 8 – 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 – 8 p.m.
  Hatha Yoga Classes – Thursday, 8 – 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Shamanic Journey Drum Circle, Friday, July 23, 7 – 9 p.m.
  Donations gratefully accepted.
• Personalize Your Yoga Practice with Katherine Friday  Only $110
  Personal yoga practice programs designed especially for you.
  Saturday, July 24  -  Call for appointment.
• Conscious Health Cooking Class:  You Are What You Eat! Only $47
  Sunday, July 25, 1 – 4 p.m.
  **There are still a few spaces open and time to sign up.
• Simply Cleansing Package  Only $95
  Includes detoxifying ionic foot bath, breath awareness session, ear
  candling.
• Renewal Therapy Package  Only $95
  Includes basic energy clearing, breath awareness session.
• Life Contact Sessions by Katherine at the Body, Mind, Spirit Expo
  Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sunday, August 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St, North Little Rock
  Presented by Heart Connections Metaphysical Center
• Dream Interpretation Workshop
  With Melinda Adams and Ann-Marie Baker
  Saturday, August 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Investment in YOU: $50
  Paid pre-registration required before August 6
• Fit and Trim Yoga Clinic with Katherine Friday
  Sunday, August 15, 1 – 5 p.m.      Investment in YOUR HEALTH: $47
  Paid pre-registration required before August 6
• Shamanic Journey Drum Circle
  Friday, August 27, 7 – 9 p.m.
  Donations gratefully accepted.
• Weight Management Clinic with Katherine Friday
  Saturday, August 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Investment in YOUR HEALTH: $110

Paid pre-registration required before August 20.