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When: We will meet two times.

Tuesday May 31st & Wednesday June 1st 10am-11:30am

Why: Spend time with your daughter, stretch your body, find balance as you color a mandala, set an intention for a positive change, planted with a guided relaxation.

Where: 5003 Blossom, Houston, TX 77007

Price: $150.00 (includes tuition for mother and daughter for two sessions) plus take-home tools: two b in the moment mandala coloring journals, Sounds of Stillness relaxation CD, Sacha organic essential oil spray. Plus a healthy snack. These tools allow you to continue your practice at home!

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Mother Daughter Yoga Workshop

Tuesday May 31st $150.00 Wednesday June 1st $150.00

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When: Friday, June 3rd 2-3:30 pm

Why: Spend time with your child, stretch your body, find balance as you color a mandala, set an intention for a positive change, planted with a guided relaxation.

Where: 5003 Blossom 77007

Price: $75.00 (includes tuition for mother and child plus take home tools: Healthy Mother Healthy Child book, two mandala coloring workbooks, Sounds of Stillness relaxation CD and Sacha organic essential oil spray). Ages 8 and up!

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The theme of the conference is “Yoga is For Everybody”! The objective of the Texas Yoga Conference is to educate others about the many benefits of yoga through over 60 classes, lectures and presentations designed to allow all levels of student to more deeply explore the many facets of the practice. For more information and to sign up Texas Yoga Conference

My workshop at the Texas Yoga Conference is Finding A Quiet Still Space on Sunday, February 27th from 10am to 11:30 am.

I am able to offer one FREE pass ($290.00 value) for the entire weekend! Interested in attending the conference for free? This is what you have to do: Reply to this post and tell me why you want to go to the conference, and then help me spread the word about the Texas Yoga Conference. I will choose a winner sooner than later, so don’t delay in responding.

Here’s to an amazing yoga conference with all of you in Houston, Texas!

Namaste,

Elizabeth

Famous yogi Vanda Scaravelli

Before I had much time to ponder being nervous, I was up in front of the group talking about my connection with Lorenzo Cohen, the head of the Integrative Medicine Department. Lorenzo and I serendipitously met through a mutual friend when I moved to Houston about 8 years ago. When we were introduced, neither one of us realized we had a common denominator. Then through conversation it came to light that we shared a similar feeling about a famous yogi– one of my most inspirational yoga teachers, Vanda Scaravelli. Vanda Scaravelli happens to be Lorenzo’s grandmother! Vanda was the inspiration for my beginning stages of studying yoga while I lived in London. She wrote the brilliant book Awakening the Spine, which still stays near my bedside table.

Simple, yet powerful
Vanda was an inspiring yogini who spent time with and learned from B.K.S. Iyengar and Krishnamurti and added some feminine softness to the teachings. One of the wonderful gifts of Vanda Scaravelli’s work is it’s simplicity. Vanda spoke of three friends– Breath, Gravity, and the Wave in her approach to yoga. I still embody these basic principles every day in my personal practice, and when I teach.

Finding a quiet still space
The workshop was off to a great start. The ice-breaker introduction set me at ease. We spent an hour practicing simple and focused gentle yoga, mandala coloring, setting an intention sealed with a guided relaxation, and before I knew it I was saying, “Thanks so much for having me, I truly enjoyed being with you this morning.” And, Dr. Cohen (who inherited more than a physical resemblance to his grandmother)–  carries her spirit, evident through his inspiring manner and passion for leading others to health and well being, had this to say about the experience:

What an amazing hour! In such a short period of time, Beth was able to effectively introduce concepts from the Yoga-tradition and expose us to a variety of techniques to help us find that “quite still space” that is in all of us. What is unique about this workshop is that it draws from different traditions to create an experience that is positive for all individuals. It is a very powerful set of practices that if implemented daily will certainly produce powerful changes in people’s lives. During the mandala drawing I felt myself separate from the room around me and I was surrounded with a sense of calm. By the end of the hour the whole room felt lighter with all the smiling faces of my staff and colleagues around me. We only wished that we could have continued for another 2 hours or, better yet, the full day.

Dr. Lorenzo Cohen
Director, Integrative Medicine Program, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Check out Lorenzo’s blog cancerwise

Living in England for fifteen years my family and I have a strong connection with things British. Castles and princesses go with the territory. Last week I had the opportunity to feel like a princess. Invited to speak for the Junior League at the enchanting River Oaks home of Terri and John Haven’s (Owners of Cal-A-Vie Spa and Resort) made me feel graceful, elegant– princess-like.

Creating healthy peace, comfort and joy all season long

The setting of my speaking venue was nothing short of magic. A crisp evening’s excitement in the air,  we mingled on the terrace before entering into the 14th century chapel (imported from France) where Terri and I spoke about Creating a Holiday of Healthy Comfort and Joy. Terri lead with her personal stories and healthy tips from Cal-A-Vie’s chef and nutritionist. I talked about how to create more peace, comfort and joy through the season.

Use these tips from my talk below to create a season full of peace, comfort and joy:

“Write the last page first”: envision yourself after the holidays– what would make them full of peace and joy for you.

Pause. Breath. Smile! Remember breathing and body awareness can be done anytime, anywhere!

Present moment. Engage in the moment you are in–its a gift you give yourself!

Create a mantra. Peace. Joy. Harmony. Use your mantra as a touchstone through the holidays.

Feel like a princess! As a mom, I believe we are the grounding, centripetal force in our families. Take good care of yourself. Allow yourself to feel like a princess.

A healthy holiday season full of magic begins with YOU!

If you want a little extra help? You can receive my 28 tools to Create Peace Everyday daily e-inspirations or check out my upcoming workshops or indulge in A Moment’s Peace: A Mom’s Guide to Creating Calm Amidst Chaos.

Join me at Cal-a-Vie

Invited to present for Cal-A-Vie spring 2011, I know this is going to be nothing short of magic! If you are interested in learning more about the ideas brewing for my visit to Cal-a Vie Health Spa please email me or reply to this post and I will keep you in the loop. Promise.

COST: $95.00 ( Includes take home tools: A Moment’s Peace, Sounds of Stillness CD & Coloring Mandala Meditation Workbook)

SIGN UP: telephone 713 523 5800.

In this workshop we will focus on gentle yoga asana with an emphasis on breathing, body awareness and relaxation plus mandala drawing. Mandalas create patterns the mind can understand, thus bringing order and harmony. Techniques of self-reflection and goal setting, followed with a guided relaxation to “plant the seeds” of intention that conclude the session.