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SOULISTIC
ARTS NEWSLETTER Spring 2009 Issue #43 Inspiration
and information for your body, mind, and spirit IN THIS ISSUE: Musings &
Invitations: How Does Your
Garden Grow? Offerings: Spring 2009 ·
Energy Management:
Your Body as an Asset Teleclasses - FREE ·
Reinventing
Exercise Teleclass ·
Breathing 101
Teleclass ·
Freestyle Dance Fitness™ Classes ·
How to Survive on the Dance Floor Events ·
Energy Management Life Coaching Resources: Positive Purpose Inc., Well-LABB
Greeting Cards **************************************************************** MUSINGS: “Do all
the good you can, By all the
means you can, In all the ways
you can, In all the
places you can, At all the
times you can.” - Anon. How does your
garden grow? We are constantly
birthing and nurturing various aspects of our lives – relationships,
vocational aspirations, personal growth, and indeed, actual gardens. As I watch this season come out of
hibernation, I am reflecting on the varied gardens I am growing, how I am
cultivating them, and what they are teaching me. Since my earth
garden is tended more by my Mom whose talent in this area is much greater
than mine, I am nurturing the gardens of my personal and professional development,
my son (now 8.5 months!), and my relationships. They all require the same basic
principles and yield similar lessons that can be applied to any aspect of
life: Sunlight:
Loving attention and inspiration Soil: A safe
and compassionate environment Water:
Consistent nurturance Appreciation:
Being in the present and enJOY Weeding: Decluttering what no longer serves me in things and
thoughts Appreciation:
Being in the present and enJOY (worth
repeating…often) I am also
learning that these are not always easy to put into place at the same
time. Sometimes I am watering one
of my gardens consistently and forgetting to appreciate it. Or, I am appreciating, but don’t
weed it for weeks, months even!
There are times when I am so focused on weeding out the things that
get in the way I lose the appreciation, again, of why I am doing what I am
doing in the first place… Amidst my
humanness and vulnerabilities, my gardens do grow, even blossom, though many
times are at different stages of development. One of the foundational principles and
lessons for cultivating anything is the infusion of a very important
ingredient – Love. So, even
when I don’t metaphorically water for days or weed for weeks, the love
I hold for that which is important coaxes, reminds, and brings me around to
the simple and profound caretaking necessary to grow, and enJOY,
my life’s gardens. INVITATIONS: DO –
Attend What is a
garden in your life, real or metaphorical, that needs some TLC? Choose one and ask yourself to
identify one simple action you can take to enhance this garden’s
growth? It may be to breathe (one
of my favorites), finally drop off clothes at the Salvation Army, or give
someone you love a really big hug.
Trust your guidance and bring some loving attention to one of your
life’s gardens. EMBODY –
Your Heart It is easier to
attend and give love when we give it to ourselves. Take 1 minute right now and place your
hands on your heart. Breathe. Feel the warmth of your hands, soften
your face, and simply think of the word “love.” Notice the sensations in your body and
feel the ease that grows within. Feel free to
share your experiences at lisa@soulisticarts.com
or (401) 826-2020. **************************************************************** OFFERINGS: Energy Management: Your Body as an
Asset – FREE Teleclass Tuesday, April 28 @ 7:30
– 9:00pm EST Tuesday, June 2 @ 7:30
– 9:00pm EST What
is your relationship to your body? Are you realizing its full potential,
or treating it like an object to get you from A to B? Viewing your body
as an asset that you care for, listen to, and use to communicate gives you an
edge to manage your energy and enjoy your life! In
this introductory session, we explore various ways to enhance your
relationship to your body: taking exquisite care of it beyond the basics of
diet and exercise, developing listening skills to hear what it is saying, and
utilizing it as a source of internal leadership. Tap into your very own
power source to increase energy, connect to inner wisdom, and build
confidence to lead, accomplish goals, and get results in any area of life. In
this session, participants will: 1.
Identify areas to increase their energy and self-care 2.
Learn simple relaxation and energizing techniques 3.
Develop body awareness to improve their listening skills and non-verbal
communication Contact Lisa at 401.826.2020 or Lisa@SoulisticArts.com to register
and receive bridge line telephone number. Reinventing
Exercise: Teleclass Series Tuesdays,
May 5, 12, and 19 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm EST $57;
Includes complimentary follow-up private coaching session You know you “should” exercise. What if there was a way to view this
critical component of health and longevity as a positive activity that is
inspiring, judgment-free, and integrated into your life? There is, and you can do it on your
terms. Dispel your “but’s,” create ways to get your other one in
shape, and learn to invite your body into the conversation. Be supported as you reinvent exercise
as a way to move your body, freshen up your activity options, and develop a
plan that inspires you. In this session, participants will: 1. Transform their perspective on traditional exercise 2. Create a “Personal Preferences
Plan” 3. Develop strategies to integrate inspiring
movement into daily life Contact Lisa at 401.826.2020 or Lisa@SoulisticArts.com to
register. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS. Breathing
101: Teleclass Series Tuesdays,
June 9, 16, and 23 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm EST $57;
Includes complimentary follow-up private coaching session Do you forget to breathe? Are you a shallow breather? Breathing is one of your primary
energy sources, when you do so effectively. Due a variety of reasons, it is not
uncommon that you do not receive the full benefits of this inner resource to
both calm and energize you. This
class will teach you the basics of how to breathe well and simple exercises
to incorporate into daily life.
Maximizing your breath potential can relax, fuel, and nourish
you. In this session, participants will: 1. Learn simple energizing and relaxing breathing
techniques 2. Learn basic anatomy used for effective breathing
3. Develop strategies to incorporate breathing
into daily life Contact Lisa at 401.826.2020 or Lisa@SoulisticArts.com to
register. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 8
PARTICIPANTS. Freestyle
Dance Fitness™ - Weekly Classes The Anti-Aging, Low Impact,
Energizing, Fun, Sassy, Expressive Activity
Every Body Can Do! “The freedom of
movement, the ability to be free, to just move…we should always be able
to have that.” Trudy,
Age 62 Freestyle
Dance Fitness™ shows participants how to move their
body naturally and fluidly while receiving the benefits of exercise and
building confidence to express themselves in
dance. Designed for any size, shape, age, and
fitness level. Move your body fluidly. Easy “exercise”
alternative. Build your
confidence. Enhance
well-being. Drop the should’s, lose some pounds. Expand your creativity. Ongoing
Classes: Tuesdays
@12:15pm – 1:15pm (Spring Session until 6/16) $12 Single / $40 4-Class Card / $75 8-Class Card FIRST CLASS FREE - WALK INS WELCOME Contact Lisa at lisa@soulisticarts.com or
401.826.2020 for more information. How To Survive On The Dance Floor: The Basics & Beyond the
Basics Do you have any upcoming events this
spring/summer that involve the possibility of dancing and you would like to
befriend the dance floor, but not sure how? Wallflower no more...Build your confidence
by learning simple steps and easy club dancing moves in a supportive
environment. Feel more comfortable to blend in and have FUN at
weddings, parties, work events, and any dance floor. Perfect for the ABSOLUTE BEGINNER who: needs supportive
instruction to find the beat, comfortably shift their weight
without bouncing all over the place, get advice on what to do with their
arms, remember they have hips and they can move, and
more! “I can actually
dance…giving me the language of dance, so it is easy to learn.” Ben, Age 26 THE
BASICS: Thursday, May 14 @ 7:30 – 10:00pm Focus on: finding the beat; shifting your weight
confidently; simple steps to get you on the dance floor and blend in. Practice time with support 9:30
– 10:00pm. BEYOND
THE BASICS: Thursday, June 4 @ 7:30 – 10:00pm Focus on: what to do with your arms; moving your
hips; playing with size, rhythm, and direction. Practice time with support 9:30
– 10:00pm. Registration: $30/person OR $49/You & A
Friend Special NO PARTNER NECESSARY FOR EITHER CLASS BONUS:
Includes take-home guide of dance steps covered To register, contact Lisa at 401.826.2020 or lisa@soulisticarts.com Private
Sesssions: SPRING/SUMMER SPECIAL $50/Hour Feel
more comfortable in your own skin.
Focus areas include: learning basic dance skills; feeling more connected
to your body; relaxation; breathing; and more. Sessions are customized to each client
and incorporate music and other creative arts as desired. Special good through June 30 Energy Management Life Coaching
– FREE CONSULTATION I
specialize in guiding people to enhance
their relationship to their body, so that they can sustain and evolve
their lives with ease. I
currently have 3 available
slots for coaching clients.
If you, or someone you know, are interested in creating a better
relationship with your body and improving your health and wellness, contact
me for a free
consultation. Ideal clients are those who:
To learn more
about the power of coaching, my approach on creating an exquisite (rather
than extreme) relationship to your body, and how to receive the benefits such
as: creating
time for FUN movement activities,
incorporating R&R without guilt,
and establishing practices to sustain
energy, please contact me and visit my life coaching page on my website. ***************************************************************** RESOURCES: Be inspired.
·
Positive Purpose, Inc. – Donna Allen Cover, has created this company dedicated to providing purposeful human experiences for
positive business outcomes http://www.positivepurposeinc.com ·
Well-LABB
– Laura Brownlee, has created this playful and
inspirational company to spread goodness through wellness. http://www.well-labb.com Check out her greeting cards
with exquisite natural images and empowering messages. A wonderful way to make
someone’s day! ***************************************************************** New subscribers are always
welcome.
Please feel free to forward this newsletter in its entirety if
copyright notice and author contact information is included. To subscribe or unsubscribe at any
time, email lisa@soulisticarts.com ***************************************************************** Lisa
Medley, MA, CMT The
Body Coach (401)
826-2020 When we create more peace in our
bodies, we create more peace in the world. This newsletter is written and produced by
Lisa Medley. Copyright © Lisa Medley 2009. All rights reserved. |
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