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Open for walk-ins every Saturday 11-4pm
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Nov. 1 ~ Nov. 30th Break Free From Smoking with Hypnosis Fall Special. $99 when scheduled in the month of November.
Sunday Nov. 7th ~ Monthly Motherlode Holistic Network Potluck. This month meet Franciscan monk, Brother Rolf, who will give a discourse on the link between Christianity and Yoga.Valley Springs
I received this from a Rev. Patsy Walker Fine of Sophia’s Well of Wisdom and it is worth passing on.
With the constant fear of H1N1 symptoms, the following measures can help.
Tamiflu does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation till the virus limits itself in about 1-2 weeks (its natural cycle). H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tract and proliferates (only) there.
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/ throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it’s almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps – not fully highlighted in most official communications – can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. “Hands-off-the-face” approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat or bathe).
3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don’t trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don’t underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population. 5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc/bioflavonoids to boost absorption.
6. Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm. All these are simple ways to prevent, within means of most households, and certainly much less painful than to wait in long lines outside public hospitals.
Registration is now open for the 2010 Elder Quest with Anne Stein in Inyo Mountains, California
Anne was my therapist over 30 years ago when I was a young child dealing with issues steming from my parents drug abuse, abandament and adjustment to living with my Aunt Carolini
I have many warm memories of her and the amazing healing work. The ‘pillow room’ currently being created in the library at Motherlode Holistic Connection is an ode to Anne and the safety she surrounded me with during my sessions. She didnt work with children long before discovering her passion helping women enbrace the wisdom and joy of being an elder. I thank the Universe for the time I was gifted with her!
Please check out the flyer here: elder10
I used to be doomed….
Just a few years ago I thought I would live the rest of my life more than 100 pounds overweight. I thought my choice was to stay the way I was or put forth titanic efforts to become thin, only to find myself sinking like the Titanic back into an ocean of chocolate ice cream and the pounds that come with it.
I thought I was hopeless. Defeated. Doomed. And then one day I was talking to my beloved grandmother about what an amazing person I thought she was. She had really beat the odds in so many ways. I wanted to know how she had done it.
“I chose to.” That was what she said. She had simply decided who and what she wanted to be and she had become that. It was that simple.
And that was when my quest Not to Be Doomed began. I was determined to find a way to lose the 100+ pounds and keep them from coming back. I googled. I web surfed. I spent so much time and money on Amazon.com I think they named a section of their warehouse after me.
Now, with years of research, practice and experience, not to mention 130 pounds behind me, I find myself unquenchably driven to help others find their own way out of the endless diet, gain, diet gain cycle. Now I am proud to announce that as of Monday, November 2, my passion for helping others achieve what I have achieved will transform from a part time hobby to a full time profession. I am delighted to offer a program which will:
I am also starting a blog, updated at least twice a week that will include tips on permanent mind and body change, shared stories and experiences, humor and inspirational anecdotes. It can be found at http://getalegupforlife.blogspot.com/. Please contact me at alyshia_c_davies@yahoo.com for more information.
I’m sure you have seen the signs and the ads for the Mind-Body-Spirit Fair taking place this weekend in Ione, but just in case here is the info you need to know….
From www.MbsFair.com
Amador Mind~Body~Spirit Fair
WHEN: October 31st and November 1st 2009
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM both days
WHERE: The Evalynn Bishop Hall – Ione, CA
WHAT: A great variety of healers, health/body-work specialists and vendors offering health products, jewelry, books, crystals, gifts and much more. PLUS the best readers, psychics and presenters in this area and beyond offering new ideas, insights and guidance.
Several Motherlode Holistic Network Members will be taking part in this amazing event. I was planning on having a booth but schedule conflict interfered, otherwise I would be joyfully partaking!
Make sure you download a coupon for for $2 off the $7 admission price http://mbsfair.com/coupon.htm
Here is the line up of Speakers:
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Saturday Oct 31, 2009
10:30 – 11:00… SPECIAL MUSIC EVENT!
Laurie Story Vela brings you New Thought Families online as well as lots of New Thought music in concerts and 4 CDs (+ 2 more on the way!) full of fun, upbeat, positive music. Joined by her 9 year old son Jeremiah, and her audiences, Laurie is singing affirmations of love, life, light, and goodness empowering the joy of Spirit Rising in each of us and all of us.
11:15 – 12:00… The Spiritual Journey from Transcultural and Transpersonal Perspectives
Rev. Patsy Walker Fine explains the spiritual journey – a uniquely human experience. This talk will shed light on the ecology of the spiritual journey as it appears across cultures, developmentally, and within the evolution of the human body-mind-soul complex. How does this eco-spiritual journey get transformed into religious dogma? What are the common steps of the psycho-spiritual journey? What is the role of the body in the spiritual journey to wholeness? These questions and more will be answered. Participants will experience a metaphysical Inner Body meditation.
12:15 – 1:00… Nervous System and Spinal Health
Dr. Christopher Sienes of Amador Chiropractic Wellness Center in Jackson will be presenting on health and wellness. He’ll explain some of the technologies they use at their center to evaluate your nervous system function and assess the health of your spine. He’ll also define health and wellness as well as share some of the many causes of stress to our spine and nervous system that diminish your body’s ability to adapt.
1:15 – 2:00… Consciousness Evolution parallels with Hemi-Sync TM
Duncan MacVean – Be Your Own Psychic: Explore altered states of consciousness, develop intuition, and connect with the non-physical energy systems. Robert Monroe, author of “Journeys Out of the Body,” developed a technology called Hemi-Sync® that has been used by professional psychics and even the U.S. Government’s remote viewing program. Learn how listening to Hemi-Sync® intentional meditations can help you find your own answers.
2:15-3:00… SPECIAL EVENT! Paranormal Investigators Speak!
Mystic Valley Paranormal (MVP), in Ione today to film their investigation of a haunting at the Ione Hotel and will offer a rare opportunity, sharing their investigative techniques and demonstrating the tools of their trade. The lecture will also include the personal experiences of MVP owner Jesus “Bear” Martinez and how they led him into the fascinating field of paranormal investigation.
Polite observers are welcome to the Ione Hotel this evening during the haunting investigation by MVP and the séance requested by the hotel owner and conducted by Kelly Smith (Reader list). Please see either Kelly or someone from MVP for information.
3:15 – 4:00… Bearing Bipolar — An Informative Talk About Symptoms and Appropriate Support
Alysse Adularia explains that at least 3% of the population in our country is diagnosed bipolar in a given year and the number is rising. What do we look for if we think someone is bipolar and how does it feel to have symptoms? How do we live with and support a family member or friend with this difficult condition? Where can we go for help? Alysse will answer these questions and some of your own while she describes how what you say can make a big difference in everyone’s lives.
Alysse Adularia, the local author of a new book for family and friends living with the bipolar condition, has been living with her own symptoms since childhood. After studying the condition to gain better control of her life, Alysse has begun sharing her experience to help others avoid the pain of destructive behaviors while helping them find balance in a world of misconceptions and stigmas.
4:15 – 5:00… 2012 – Not To Burst Your Bubble . . .
A Medium Clairaudient’s perspective on what we may see coming our way in 2012.
Time allowing, Kelly will also guide us through: Experiencing the Multiverse. A Medium Clairaudient’s experiences interacting with multiple dimensions.
Kelly Smith is a Medium Clairaudient with the ability to speak with spirits, aliens, and assorted others.
Sunday Nov 1, 2009
10:15 – 11:00… Discover Wellness Series – Strategies for Greater Health & Less Stress
Dr. Denise Mathre of Amador Chiropractic Wellness Center in Jackson will be presenting a talk from their Discover Wellness series about the financial stress that a single illness can place on a family and the costs to our nation’s health and finances overall. She will give you simple strategies for greater health and wellness that you can begin to utilize right away.
11:15 – 12:00… Conversations with Ole – Karla Kogan
Have you ever had the Universe hook you up with a gift you didn’t expect? What would you do if a dead guy tapped you on the shoulder and said, “Let’s write a book”? What if he dictated, letter by letter, word for word, a loving abundance of knowledge and easy to comprehend answers to simple, and often skeptical, questions? Wouldn’t it be amazing if instead of a mystical, all-knowing and unapproachable spirit, he sounded like a regular Joe? What if he turned out to be your Great-Grandfather? Sound a little far-fetched? Karla thought so, too.
Karla Kogan, a Certified Palmist who has been reading hands for over 10 years in the Monterey Bay Area, will speak about her surprising introduction to the pendulum. How did a “normal” mom and administrative legal assistant start talking to dead people? Join her to discuss pendulum history and uses, protocol and protection and the amazing (and fun) relationship she has with her guide, Great Grandpa Ole.
12:15 – 1:00… Channeling “The France Council” – Sarah Yeager
The France Council is a group of female energies that sisters Sarah and Sharon Yeager have been channeling for about 15 years. Over the past 18 months, The France Council has been asking Sarah and Sharon to share the council’s information with the “whole” as they have many tools and much advice to help us transition through this next quantum shift. Sarah will share whatever the council has to say to the audience of this lecture and will also share information about coming retreats where groups gather to learn from the council.
1:15 – 2:00… Wheels of Clearing – An Introduction – Lynn Weatherford Bedri
Becoming sovereign Beings is one of the most important challenges we have before us in becoming healthy, abundant and happy connected Beings. Clearing ourselves of old thoughts, unwanted emotions and false beliefs are critical steps to becoming empowered and free. Join us as we learn how to clear out the old habits that may have kept you stuck and embrace a new you through powerful generational Wheels of Change™ work.
Lynn Weatherford Bedri is a practicing Hypnotherapist since 1989. In her early practice she studied the theories of Psychoneuroimmunology, Past Life Regression and Soul Retrieval work and kept finding that each time a person (regardless of technique) could release/accept/come to terms with a limiting belief, a memory/emotion their lives would become healthier and their ability to focus on using their gifts and talents could flow. Lynn ’s desire is to help as many as she can to deepen their connection to
Source and become the true sovereign Beings we are meant to be.
2:15-3:00… Let the Radiant You Shine Through! Hannesdottir Icelandic Skin Treatments
Join Janis Kristjanson as she tells her life changing story about channeling a list of ingredients that became the greenest, most effective, natural skin treatment imaginable. Hear her amazing experience with Divine Providence as well as the hilarious, not so divine experiences she had when neglecting to follow her inner, intuitive voice. Experience the Icelandic Kelp Vision Formula that transforms skin of all ages, colors and textures back to youthful luminescence. Join Janis and get back that glowing skin that’s yours by Divine Right. You deserve it!
3:15 – 4:00… Consciousness Evolution parallels with Hemi-Sync TM
Brian Koski explains Consciousness Expansion themes in Hollywood Films: A comparison of movies and concepts of Consciousness Evolution and their parallels with Hemi-Sync ™.”
4:15 – 5:00… 2012 – Reducing Stress Creatively — How to Put More Energy in Your Life
Art as therapy is a well known concept and most people understand that it can relieve stress. Creativity is separate from art and being creative is where the benefit lies. Learn that you’re creative even when you think you’re not, and how to use creativity in your everyday life as a meditation to reduce stress — even when you’re shopping!
Alysse Adularia owned and operated a bead store for 12 years during which time she observed how beadwork helped people find mental peace and overcome obstacles in their lives. It was from this experience that she developed her insight and practical techniques for people to use in their everyday lives.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact:
April Hughes, 209.304.4362 or 209.295.3954 or email: april@mbsfair.com
Hello Dancers!
It’s time for the next round of classes to start, Sept. 22nd for the Tuesday evening classes and Sept. 24th for the Thursday morning class.
Tuesday classes are 6:00-7:00pm for Level 1/Beginners;
7:00-8:00pm for Level 2;
8:00-9:00pm for Level 3/Student Troupe.
Thursday class is from 9:00-10:00am, a mixed Level 1/2 class.
For all you continuing students, the morning class format is shifting ever so slightly so it better fits dancers with some experience. Here’s the new description: This class is for beginning dancers as well as for dancers with experience. Time is taken each week to break down moves in a thorough manner ~ simple and straight forward for complete beginners,yet detailed enough to provide a comprehensive review for advanced dancers. This class has a list of 20 moves that are taught on an on-going basis. One 8-week session will cover approximately half of the list, more or less. The class can be repeated as often as you’d like. The class also includes stretching and a brief warm-up. Students will also learn leading and following techniques in this class.
Classes go for 8 weeks. The entire session is $50.00 for one class per week. $85 for two classes per week. $125 for three classes per week. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please email ~ kundalinidance@yahoo.com . Call, (209) 419-1362. Or visit the website ~ www.kundalinidance.com (where you will also find the registration form).
Also, Kundalini Belly Dance Tribe will be dancing at the Farmers Market in Sutter Creek on Saturday, Sept. 26th from 9:00-11:00am. Come check out some belly dancing along with some fabulously fresh local produce! If you have any questions, please give me a call or email me! Look forward to seeing you soon! Thanks so much and happy dancing! Tracy
Tracy Carlton
Kundalini Dance
Belly Dance…Sacred Dance
Classes, Workshops, Performance Troupe
209.419-1362
Sophia’s Well of Wisdom
Wisdom Circle
The Spiritual Journey
Through the Lens of
Transpersonal Psychology
Based on the insights of Dr. Thomas Legere, Ph.D.,using his book, his workshop on the same subject, we will walk the path of the universal journey to wholeness by revealing the psychological steps leading to spiritualconsciousness.
Join us for three Sundays
in September:
Sunday,
the 6
th, the 13th,
and the 20th
From 2:30 – 5 p.m.
At 18878 Ponderosa Annex
Off of Shake Ridge Road
Call 296-4914 if you need directions
Sophia’s Well of Wisdom
Rev. Patsy Walker Fine, MA
209-418-9003
sophiaswell@volcano.net
www.sophiaswell.org
(The book can be purchased from Amazon.com.)
From: Butte Mountain Farm <carolyn@amadorca.com>
Subject: Amador Co-op Meeting and Food Boxes
Hello,
THE NEXT CO-OP ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT 6:15 PM AT AMY TURNER’S RANCH IN AMADOR CITY. DIRECTIONS BELOW. PLEASE BRING A DISH OF LOCAL FOODS TO SHARE, PLUS A PLATE AND EATING UTENSILS.
Thank you for your interest in a local foods and products co-op. While we continue to work to organize the co-op, we have decided, as a first step, to create a produce subscription box. This step will help us determine the level of commitment in Amador County for purchasing local products, through the number of subscribers we are able to get. More importantly, the box will give consumers access to local products sooner, and keep up the momentum of interest we have seen so far.
The logistics of a subscription box are still being finalized, but we have determined that the box will cost $20 per week, with a pre-paid four-week minimum commitment.
The box will contain recipes to help the consumer get the most out of the produce.
Subscribers will pick up their box at a given place within a range of time; as of now we have chosen Tuesday as the pickup day.
That’s all there is to it! We will make every effort to ensure that the growers providing produce for the boxes use sustainable growing practices. In the future, subscribers may be able to have eggs, meat, honey, and other local products in their boxes for an additional fee.
Please reply to Michelle Grondin’s email, amadorcountyfarmersmarket@yahoo.com to subscribe to these boxes, or if you would like more information. In the meantime, I hope to continue to see you at the Farmers’ Markets!
Amy Turner’s place:
The Address is 14350 Old Highway 49, Amador City home phone 267-0284
From the by-pass Make the SHARP right turn back toward Amador City . We are the 1st driveway on the left. The sign says “Turner Ranch and Law Office of Michael McEnroe.
From Sutter Creek – go on through Amador City on 49, 1 quarter mile past the last house – Driveway on the right.
Our driveway looks like a two lane paved road, when it rounds the corner it becomes 1 lane.
Lots of parking at the top of the hill.
We also have a pool if anyone wants to come earlier or stay later and jump in.. We have lots of chairs and tables.
Amy Turner
PO Box 165
Amador City CA 95601
209-267-0284
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THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION’S COASTAL CLEANUP DAY AND THE GREAT SIERRA RIVER CLEAN UP 2009 – LOCAL EVENT!
MOKELUMNE RIVER CLEANUP
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Reservations are required for all locations. Call or email to get the meeting place and time for the location of your choice:
• Mokelumne River Day Use Area – Contact Dave Johnson at johnsond@ebmud.com or (209) 772-8337.
• Middle Bar Area – Contact Randy Berg at randy@foothillconservancy.org or 209-295-4900.
• Electra Road – Contact Randy Berg at randy@foothillconservancy.org or 209-295-4900.
• West Point – Contact Randy Berg at randy@foothillconservancy.org or 209-295-4900.
INFORMATION: Event liability forms must be completed prior to participating and participants under 18 are welcome but must have written permission or liability forms from parent or guardian. Please contact the person listed above for your desired location to get the necessary information prior to the event.
BRING: We’ll provide drinking water and trash bags. Just bring your family, work gloves, canteen, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Wear good walking shoes/boots and a hat (long pants are recommended). Flotation devices are strongly recommended for children working close to the water’s edge. There may be an opportunity to work on the water (please verify that this option is available when registering); to participate bring your boat or kayak and flotation devices – no inflatable rafts. No pets or alcoholic beverages please.
Following the cleanup activities, a barbecue will be held at Mokelumne River Day Use Area for all participants who wish to participate. There will be a fun question and answer session with the EBMUD Fisheries and Wildlife staff about the fish, wildlife, and restoration efforts on the Mokelumne River. To facilitate planning please RSVP Dave Johnson at johnsond@ebmud.com to attend the BBQ.
WHAT: A fun and productive day of cleaning along the banks of the Mokelumne River! River cleanups improve the water quality of rivers and streams, help in identifying negative impacts to the waterway, and educate participants about the value of watersheds for recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, along with developing a “river community” – all while having fun!
Organized groups are welcome at all sites!
