So ya, I gotta be honest I was suuuuper skeptical of this kinda thing before, saying you are going to a "Life Coach" to me before, felt like I had somewhat failed at life or couldnt get my shit together. But I sucked up that feeling, changed my mindset about it to, "sometimes you need a tune up and a shake up and focused" and thats what a life coach did for me. That was a couple years ago, my life has dramatically changed for the good. So Im happy to help promote Sue Bawden at Evolve Ink. Shes got some great new workshops coming up....Heres her memo....
Hi everyone
I am pleased to be offering a variety of interesting workshops for November and early December. Below you will see an offering of workshops ranging from Meditation to general Self Awareness/Health & Wellness. Some are only a few hours, others are a series in the afternoons or evenings over the course of several weeks. Some are complimentary while others have a fee but are eligible for the “Evolve” 2 for 1 Community Coupon offer.
In 2010 I have had the good fortune to train at the Chopra Center (Dr. Deepak Chopra) in California several times and I am delighted to share with you their fascinating teachings particularly in the field of meditation. The many benefits of meditation have been understood by practitioners for thousands of years. Science is catching up to prove its merits to the masses and can now explain how it changes brain chemistry along with body physiology. This is why it is now being used in the field of medicine to support heart patients, pain management, people suffering from anxiety, insomnia, feelings of depression and STRESS to name a few.
I can personally attest that meditation is hands down the most powerful daily habit I have ever incorporated into my life affecting my mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, professional and financial wellbeing.
New York Times best selling author and heralded global pioneer of Mind-Body Wellness Deepak Chopra declares,
“if there is one thing you do to increase your overall health and wellbeing-LEARN & PRACTICE MEDITATION!”
This is the perfect time of the year to settle into the comforts of indoors and to make time to reflect and recharge your battery by taking a workshop before the excitement of Christmas, ski season and the New Year is upon us.
These months also represent 2010 coming to a close along with new beginnings for 2011 emerging. With that timing we naturally often reflect upon how the year has gone so quickly, what did we do, what didn’t we do, what do we want the new year to bring and to create for ourselves? Improved health, peace of mind with finances, greater connections with others, less stress-more fun, life balance, new work opportunities along with many other goals are often top of the list.
But what will make these goals and efforts more successful than in the past? How can we stop the cycle of circling around the same unmet wants & concerns over and over? How can you end 2010 on a high note and set yourself up for an amazing 2011?
Consider you must try something different to have different results. Give yourself permission to try something new.
WORKSHOP INFO
Introduction to Meditation
Perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what meditation is, how to do it, what the emotional, mental, spiritual, physical benefits of it are. If you think you are too busy to do it, or that you wouldn’t be able to relax your mind enough to do it, then now is when meditation will actually offer its greatest value to you.
Sunday November 7th, 10 am-noon.
Centennial Room in King Fir Lodge at Fernie Lodging Company, Fernie Alpine Resort
$20 (includes HST). $10 with the “Evolve” 2 for 1 Fernie Community Coupon
*Bring a pillow and a blanket if you like. I will have some on hand too.
*Feel free to pack a lunch and stay for the afternoon session of Vision Boarding
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Vision Boarding
Excellent process for identifying and clarifying desires and goals. A fun opportunity for those wishing to experiment with the powers of the subconscious and laws of attraction. And, a great compliment to enhance the impact of your meditation practise.
Sunday November 7th, 1-3pm
Centennial Room in King Fir Lodge (same location as Introduction to Meditation listed above)
*No Charge-all supplies provided. Just be prepared to have Fun. Bring any pictures, quotes, magazines etc that inspire you. ________________________________________________________________________
Meditation Mini Series
This workshop is designed to allow you over the course of several weeks to explore various styles of meditation, overcome obstacles to creating a regular practise and to ultimately implement it successfully into your daily life. Beginners welcome.
Wednesday nights Nov 10 & 24, Dec 1 & 8, 7-8:30
$80 (includes HST) As a workshop participant you also have access to over 400 books & learning cd’s from the Evolve library
*or $40 per person with the “Evolve” 2 for 1 Fernie Community Coupon Savings
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New Horizons Series
This is a terrific workshop to end 2010 and set you up for a great 2011. Designed to benefit both individuals and businesses, you will enjoy a smorgasbord of different exercises and discussions each week to bring more awareness to your life/business-your goals, desires, habits, self sabotaging thoughts & behaviours etc. With more awareness combined with proven successful strategies, you will move towards better choices in alignment with what really matters to you which then in turn, produces desired outcomes you have been wanting.
Very effective support structures for sustainable change are both time and repetition. Between each class you will have concepts to experiment with and apply to discover what serves you well.
Tuesday afternoons Nov 23 & 30, Dec 7 & 14, 1-3pm
$99 (includes HST) Includes all classes, a workbook and one private Coaching session to be used at you convenience. As a workshop participant you also have access to over 400 books & learning cd’s from the Evolve library.
*Again, save 50% and come as a pair with the 2 for 1 “Evolve” Fernie Community Coupon Savings _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Evolve Evening of “I” Inspiration & Insight
An opportunity to hear all about all the various forms of Integrated Medicine that are being researched and taught at the Chopra Center which are very effective and easy to adopt into our daily lives.
Also an opportunity to meet and connect with myself and others who are seekers of overall health and wellbeing.
Tuesday Nov 30th 7-8:30pm
Evolve INK location downtown Fernie
*No Charge-just an open mind & a smile will do!
I had a dream last night I was Metric's impromtu stylist. Such a cooool dream, she was such a diva and didnt know my name but I ended up with VIP tickets so a small concert in a crappy elementary school gym. Awesome! It could happen right? She could be like coming thru on a tour bus and halted by a snow storm and gets bored so throws a concert in Isabella Dicken, right, shaaaa could happen.
**Attention! This Thursday!! Locals Night*****
Okay, I feel compelled to post this. Time after time I get asked and asked by ladies in the community on how to apply make up. I know! Its so silly, but ya, it is confusing, but this should be easy, but its not! Cuz no one really shows you these things. Even though its your gaddamn face to the world! I swear, honestly some of this should be basic life skills that they should teach in high school. Seriously, they really dont teach you how to eat properly in high school, may as well teach the ladies how to put on a face...for the so many reasons a lady should know this stuff !
Have a wonderful Friday Everyone. 
And all the kids and families and travellers willl be out basking in what will look pretty damn rad in the winter sky. But in order for this to happen, the community is invited to the Arts Station for some lantern making workshops so we can pull this shit together. Ol Oz isnt making all these lanterns himself! It doesnt cost anything, its easy to make and you will really enjoy this once it all comes together. More info http://www.theartsstation.com/ If you cant make Sunday, Wednesday 10-5pm is the last workshop, drop in!
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"Smitten" Opens its doors today! Location is across from TD Bank in the old museum space. Congrats to Marsha! Cant wait to check it out.
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