Virginia Natural Living News - September 26, 2006

Greetings! It was a bit harder than I imagined to transfer everyone over from the old email service to the new one, and there are still a few people who haven’t made it yet. The new services are all permission-based, which means that you have to respond to a confirmation email to be sure you really subscribed. This prevents SPAM, but loses some subscribers who don't get or don't click on the confirmation. There are so many things going on I decided to send out a VNL News to those of you who made it over and those who are new to the list. Thanks for your patience!

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In this Edition

*Prenatal Yoga Class
*Non-Violent Communication as Spiritual Practice - Workshop
*Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Group
*Dances of Universal Peace
*Sound Bath for Stress Reduction – Tibetan and Crystal Singing Bowls
*Circle Towards Wholeness – Workshops
*Willowbank Creative Center – Fall Schedule
*Deepening Your NVC Practice – Workshop
*Freeing Your Creativity Workshop

Upcoming Activities, Classes & Events

PRENATAL YOGA CLASS
Saturday, September 30th from 9:15-10:30 a.m. The class is appropriate for those in their second or third trimester of pregnancy. Please pre-register for the class by calling 953-2553 or e-mail akke@akkesyogaplace.com. The cost for the class is $12. We will move through a series of poses that focus on breathing, strengthening and stretching the muscles which will be helpful dealing with the changes and challenges that occur during pregnancy. Learning relaxation techniques common in a yoga class are helpful to prepare for labor and delivery.

AN INTRODUCTION TO NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Sat Oct 7, 2006 10:00-6:00. Bring a potluck dish to share for lunch. Herbal tea will be provided. Alpha Learning Institute, 114 S. Locust St., Floyd, above the New Mountain Mercantile. For more details go to http://www.alphalearninginstitute.com/workshops.html or call Kanta at (540) 745-3335.

MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION GROUP
October 16 - December 6, Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm.
Participants learn to develop skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, to connect fully with the present moment, the fullness of life, and their own deep inner resources for healing. For more information, contact Bridget Simmerman at the Center for Creative Change, Blacksburg at 961-5371

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE
The Dances of Universal Peace are joyous, participatory circle dances which honor and explore the world's spiritual traditions through sacred song and simple, heartfelt movement with live musical accompaniment. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome. Dances will be held on Oct. 28, and Nov. 18 (all Saturdays) at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1301 Gladewood Dr. Blacksburg. For further information, contact Paula Markham at 953-5587 or paulatmarkham@msn.com.

SOUND BATH FOR STRESS REDUCTION
Saturday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at Akke's Yoga Place in Blacksburg. The cost is $10 per person, please pre-register since space is limited. Come enjoy a sonic massage that will soothe your mind, body, and spirit. Focused, deep listening will quiet your conscious, chattering mind, and restore your physical, emotional, and mental balance. Featuring Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, played by Andy Matzner. Please bring a pillow and blanket if you wish to lie down. Cushions for sitting are also recommended. For directions and contact info, go to http://www.Akkesyogaplace.com

CIRCLE TOWARDS WHOLENESS WORKSHOPS
Attend these programs to discover or renew your passion(s) for life, whether related to work, family or community. Imagine finding yourself in a setting so soothing that the noises around and within you subside. In that quiet place you begin to recognize the whispers of your own inner guidance, that place of truth telling within us that we sometimes call heart, soul or spirit. See http://www.circletowardwholeness.com for details or phone facilitator Sandy Marano at 540-951-7295.

WILLOWBANK CREATIVE CENTER FALL SCHEDULE
Willowbank Creative Center is committed to enhancing lives through the creative arts. We work with individuals, couples, families, community and religious organizations, and work groups to facilitate creative process. Classes for Fall include - Empower Your Creative Self, Beginner's Mind, Process Painting, Working with Copper, Mandelas and more. Classes begin in mid-September. Visit http://www.willowbankcreative.com or call (540) 449-4421 for more information.

DEEPENING OUR PRACTICE OF NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION
Saturday, October 28 10:00-6:00. Bring a potluck dish to share for lunch Herbal tea will be provided. Alpha Learning Institute, 114 S. Locust St., Floyd, above the New Mountain Mercantile. For more details go to http://www.alphalearninginstitute.com/workshops.html or call Kanta at (540) 745-3335

FREEING YOUR CREATIVITY WITH PATRICIA ROBIN WOODRUFF
Wednesdays: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, & Dec. 6, 2006, 7:30-9:00 PM
Alpha Learning Institute, 114 S. Locust St., Floyd, above the New Mountain Mercantile. For more details go to http://www.alphalearninginstitute.com/workshops.html or call Kanta at (540) 745-3335.

MASSAGE THERAPY SEMINARS
Seminars in Martinsville, VA for the modality is known as BodyTalk.

-A public presentation will be given to introduce people to the BodyTalk system Oct 26 and 27 from 7-8:30 pm in Martinsville, VA by Robyn Whatley-Kahn of the Cayman Islands.

-Continuing education seminar for massage therapists which will provide CEU credits by the NCBTMB. Saturday Oct. 28 in Martinsville, VA taught by Robyn Whatley-Kahn from Noon-6:30 pm. The cost is $115. It will be taught again Oct 29. For details see http://www.bodytalksystem.com or call Lynn Pritchett 276-252-6068.