Squamish Wellness Directory

Life Alchemy

Whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It's your mission on earth.  And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. ~ Paulo Coelho – The Alchemist

Life Alchemy (Life Coaching)

There can come a point in life where you are called to take a stand for something greater.  This can be experienced as emptiness, a lack of purpose or a deep knowing that something must change. This knowing can lead to a process of discovery that redefines who you are, what you stand for and how you will begin to relate anew in the world. A time of learning, how to firmly and confidently ask for what “you” want, and then, live your life from your rediscovered values and purpose in a way that once seemed unimaginable.

How it Works

As your Life Alchemist (Life Coach) I will guide you through a process of self discovery and transformation that will ultimately lead to a deeper understanding of your purpose. We will begin the process during a 2 hour “Discovery Session” that will lay the foundation for your journey and clarify how we will work together. We will also clarify your values, your goals, and begin to get curious about your current beliefs and ways of being.

After the discovery session we will begin “Coaching Sessions” which are conducted in person or by telephone. Sessions vary in length based on your needs. We will typically spend a total of two hours per month coaching (average length of one session is 30 minutes). The focus of the coaching sessions is to move you into action based on topics that are chosen by you for each session.

Types of Coaching

Individual Coaching

One-on-one coaching, two hours of per month (or as needed). Length of session is determined based on your needs.

Paired Coaching

In paired coaching you partner with either a friend or colleague for four hours of coaching per month. Each person receives an individual coaching session and we debrief together. This can be powerful as clients sometimes experience real breakthroughs through the power of witnessing each other’s process.

Group Coaching

Group coaching requires a minimum of five participants and takes place during a 90 minute session each week. Ideal for businesses, teams and work groups, group coaching consists of individual as well as team coaching. As in paired coaching, participants can experience real breakthroughs from witnessing the learning of others.

Free 30 min. Consultation

We will likely first meet during a free 30 min. consultation, during which you will experience coaching first hand as well as determine whether I am the right coach for you.

Ross Tayler
Life Alchemist
www.workplacealchemy.com
604-815-7089

Mind and Mountain Weekly Hikes

Starting this Sunday July 12th through til August 30th, Reach Physio Solutions will be leading hikes in the surrounding area twice a week.
We hope you'll join us

We'd be thrilled if you'd join us for "Mind and Mountain", a summer-long hiking program. It's an opportunity to be outdoors with a friendly group, feel safe, get some exercise and here's the twist...take a "mindful approach" to hiking.

As your leader, upon meeting at the trail head, I will share with you a quote or short reading to ponder, could be anything from Socrates to fairy tales to the latest on CNN. If you choose to, you may comtemplate the message during your hike (or NOT, we won't be checking!). We'll hike at our own pace, meeting at a mid point to stop for a rest and a stretch.

All we ask is that you bring water, appropriate clothing and an open mind! Friendly dogs are welcome too. The hikes will be approximately two hours in length for the average hiker. We will leave at 6pm on Tuesdays and 8:30 am on Sundays. The location will be announced via email (if you contact me and let me know you're interested, you'll be put on an email list, your address won't be shown to others, I promise), it will be also be posted on our website home page 2 days before hand and also on our Facebook group page ( to join, type "reach physio" in the search box). You can use the link below to get there now.

Oh, and I forgot to mention. The purpose of this, other than to be outside, with great people enjoying Squamish's splendor, is to fundraise for two local programs. The first recipient is the Seniors' Fall Prevention Program who are in need of equipment for their exercise programs starting very soon in the new Seniors Center opening this fall. The second recipient is as yet not decided- I'm open to your suggestions. Proceeds will be split 50/50. Please bring a cash donation with you to the hike (suggested $3-5).

Please pass on this information to anyone whom you think might enjoy group hikes. We will have hikes of varying levels of physical difficulty so that people of different abilities may come. I suspect we'll hike The Chief a few times, that being the most "difficult" and maybe walk the Four Lakes trail at Alice Lake, that being the most "accessible" hike.

I hope you'll join us.

Anusara Yoga Workshop

Namaste Bodyvine Yogis:)

 

Just wanted to inform you all of an amazing workshop we are offering on Saturday August 1st. This is an Anusara inspired workshop with Tahnee Fournier. Anusara is the fastest growing Hatha based practice in the Western World. Come and see what all the buzz is about in this truly beautiful form of yoga.

 

Mixed Levels workshop: All yogis are invited to join the flow.....

 

Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm 'Open to Grace' The morning practice is a dynamic flow of Sun Salutations, standing poses, inversions and back bends.

Saturday 2:30 - 5:00pm 'Grounded for Greatness' The afternoon practice is a delightful mix of hip openers, twists and forward folds.

 

$35 for one workshop or $60 for both.

Sign up now at Bodyvine@shaw.ca

 

In Light,

Christy Defranco

Flower Essences for Emotional Care

Why I love Flower Essences

I was first introduced to The Bach Rescue Remedy after I ran out of a house fire in the middle of the night. It was a bit stressful. I had to keep on going to nutrition school, getting my work done, going to my job and writing exams. We were in limbo and sleeping at the neighbours and dealing with other stress due to the fire. Rescue Remedy and a Reiki session helped me, big time. It also got me interested in flower essences and using them with others. Now that is what I do.

About Flower Essences

Flower essences are energetic remedies made from flowers. Many people are familiar with the Bach Flower Rescue Remedy as it is the most common and oldest commercial flower essence. It is used for stress, upset, fear, trauma, shock and grief. It is also often used for pets when they are stressed with a trip to the vet, fireworks, lightening or other trauma.

 

Benefits of Flower Essences

So why take a flower essence if we already have the power to heal ourselves? For the same reason we go to see a doctor or a health practitioner. We have forgotten that we can do it and we need some guidance to remind us how.

You know the feeling you get when you go for a walk in the woods? The feeling of calm, peace, ease and clarity of being outside walking on dirt, passing by giant trees, breathing in clean air and noticing the little flowers peeking out of the bushes. That is what flower essences give you, it's that feeling only more specific to the issue you are addressing. Flower essences bring that feeling to you when you are stressed in the office, trying to make dinner with kids screaming around you and the phone ringing, feeling lonely or sad, scared, nervous, doubtful... All those places where you can't just go outside, when you can't escape from it. Flower essences bring some calm and they are easy to take, completely safe for everyone and effective.

For info on how flower essences can help you please click here...

If you are interested in learning how to use flower essences with your clients or your family and friends this is what one of my students is saying about the class I teach.

"Marissa Schiesser has given me the knowledge and confidence to use the Australian flower essences professionally. The flower essences allow us to remember our true inner spiritual nature; it has been a gift to share Marissa's class. I am grateful." Myorei Zeraffa - Reiki Master/

Teacher and Practitioner - www.myorei.ca

It has been so much fun teaching and sharing with my students and I can't wait to teach the weekend retreat classes on the sunshine coast.

For all the details on this course please click here...

This will be a really nice way to do the course and you will have the opportunity to really learn in a nature environment. Perfect for flower essences!

Happy Thoughts and Good Eats,

Marissa Schiesser CNP

www.AHealthierMe.ca
604-892-5452

Millet Bowl

This recipe is easy, simple, fresh and tasty. Millet is a nice and hearty gluten free grain. It goes well with light and slightly bitter or spicy greens. The feta and olives add flavour as does the fresh dill.

Greens are in abundance right now. Buy them fresh and local at the farmer's market. Leafy greens like kale, spinach, chard, sorrel, lettuce, pigweed, watercress and so many others are rich in nutrients and will help ward off cravings.

Millet Bowl

Feeds 4

1 cup millet, soak for up to 24 hours
1/2 tsp ground kelp
2 cups or 1 14oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 bunch watercress, remove the thick stems
2 cups fresh kale, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup goat feta, crumbled
10 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
a drizzle of raw apple cider vinegar
8 small tomatoes, quartered

Rinse millet, add ground kelp and cover in water. Cook for 20-30 minutes adding more water as needed. The longer you soak it the less cooking time. Spread millet on a plate so that it will cool quickly. You can put it in the fridge too. (Get the complete grain and bean cooking guide free with my monthly recipes.)

Chop or tear watercress and put it in a large salad bowl. Add chopped kale, chickpeas, feta, olives and dill. Crumble cooled millet on top. Add a drizzle of olive oil and apple cider vinegar, toss and taste. Add more oil and vinegar as desired.

Spoon into bowls and place 2 quartered tomatoes on each serving.

Enjoy!

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Emptiness

In their pursuit of happiness, I often hear people say that they have followed their path in life, they have the career they always wanted, a loving family the ability to easily acquire all the things they want. Yet they quietly share that there also exists an emptiness within them. I wonder about the term empty, what does it really mean? Can you fill this emptiness? I don’t think so, I believe that is what we try to do in many forms, be it food, buying stuff, alcohol, the list goes on… the emptiness still remains. Perhaps, the emptiness is really more like a vacuum, a black hole and the more we stray from our life purpose and ignore what brings us joy and ignites our passion. The more intense the pull or vacuum becomes. Somewhat of a defense mechanism for the soul.

Underneath the many layers and experiences we have in our lives lies the answer. The way to disconnect this pull is to step into your soul purpose. Layer by layer begin to shed the beliefs you have held for so long and allow your light to shine. Breakthrough the blocks that were created by experiences you have had in your life. Ultimately, it is about giving yourself permission to “be YOU” It seems so simple, yet it can be such a struggle. However, the moment you become aware of this, is the moment you will begin to change. To be powerful is to express yourself fully and share your unique voice in the world. To be powerful is to fully embrace your unique gifts and share them with joy and passion. To be powerful is to listen to that part of you that already knows who you are becoming and take action with every awareness.

I give you permission to step out into the world and be “YOU”…try it, it feels great.

There is a beautiful song which I absolutely love, appropriately named “Empty” by Ray LaMontagne which I have shared a link to below. There is a wonderful line  “well I looked my demons in the eyes, lay bare my chest, said do your best to destroy me”….to me he is saying…I am me, take it or leave it.

Ray LaMontagne - Empty

Farmer's Market Dinner

one bite, one change, one day at a time...

Recipes for A Healthier Me created by Marissa Schiesser Holistic Nutritionist

I turned some of the tasty greens I bought at the Squamish Farmer's market  into a very simple, light and satisfying meal. I used fresh fava beans (not at all local, but organic), which are a bit time consuming to prepare from fresh but totally worth it. It takes 15-20 minutes to pod the beans, cook them and then take off the second pod. Their pods are very cushy and almost insulated. It is as if they are sleeping in a sleeping bag. You could use canned beans for the job. Edamame will also substitute.

Any dark leafy greens will work as well. Try to get the younger more tender kale and chard or use spinach. Basically use whatever is green, fresh and tasty. The tender greens are a bit sweeter and less bitter than their elders.

I only had 1/2 a cup of brown rice so I added 1/2 a cup of arborio rice to make a full cup. I always make at least a cup of rice so I have leftovers for breakfast. I wasn't sure how this experiment would turn out. I really liked it; it was slightly sticky, which I liked.

Finally I almost added shallots to this recipe, then I decided against. I kept the flavours light, fresh and simple. Nothing overpowering.

Get the recipe by clicking the link below...

The Joy of Teaching Reiki

I attuned my first Reiki trainee last week and I am amazed at how great Reiki can be. My first student was my sister back home in England. She has been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks for a number of years and usually practices yoga and meditation daily to manage her symptoms. With an operation looming this week, she had been finding it harder than usual to relax so when we talked about the Reiki Master course I was doing she decided that she wanted to learn too.

We started with a distance Reiki session in which she felt deep relaxation and physical feelings of pressure in the same areas of the body that I was drawn to focus more energy. Although I’ve always felt that my family are just a thought away in spirit, my sister found it reassuring to physically feel our interaction even though we are so far apart. Next we did a distance attunement to Level 1 which involved attuning her energy field to channel Reiki and talking about the basics of what Reiki is, how to channel the energy,  and how to treat yourself and your pets. With previous experience of meditation and Qi Gong she was a natural and started practicing straight away. She said her hands felt like hot coals  as soon as she started channeling Reiki.

The next time we talked she said she had been inspired to learn more so she got some Reiki books from the local library and found some chakra balancing and relaxation techniques  that she liked.  She was feeling more relaxed using Reiki every day and had noticed differences in her chakras whilst using the Reiki balancing technique. Specifically feeling ice cold in her throat chakra which she related to a recent phase of writer’s block which has now resolved.

The big test for Reiki was the operation. Using Reiki she was able to stay calm right up to the point of actually getting wheeled in for the anaesthetic, by which time the drugs were ready and then she was off to sleep. I also sent Reiki for the operation, visualising it being the easiest procedure the doctors had ever encountered. My sister awoke groggy but comfortable and quickly felt ready to go home. As well as following the doctor’s after care advice, and armed with a bucket load of strong painkillers, she continued to practice Reiki for pain relief, relaxation and speedy healing.  Surprisingly she found that she didn’t even need painkillers the first night after the operation or even the next morning and she feels well on her way to complete recovery already.

I am so proud of my first student and so glad that I get to share something that I love with someone I love. She took the basic principles and just ran with it, using Reiki in the perfect way for her with complete success. I can’t wait to see where her healing journey takes her and how Reiki evolves with her. She has really shown me how wonderful it is to teach others, to share something amazing and yet simple that they can make their own. She has helped me shape my first class and I can’t wait to see how Reiki enriches others lives as it has mine.

To start your healing journey with Reiki join me in my first Level 1 class.

Saturday 27^th June, Whistler.

Next classes available:

Level 1 – Saturday 25^th July 2009

Level 2 – Sunday 26^th July 2009

For more info call 604 902 4637 or email me at mail@helenadiosa.com

Helena Diosa

Who are you becoming?

In the last 3 years as I have been building my Life Coaching practice the question that comes up the most is; "What is Life Coaching?" This can be a difficult question to answer because the answer will be different for everyone in relation to what they are wanting and needing to experience. The other thing is that it is not a tangible product that you can pick up and look at and experience and try on in a way that is safe for you. What I mean by that is that you can go to a clothing store and try something on in the privacy of a dressing room and nobody needs to know what that experience was for you. You can also try on Life Coaching through a sample session and there is an aspect of exposing yourself. The question that then needs to be answered is Why? Why would I need to hire a coach?

So the answer to that question is "Who are you becoming?". Where in your life do you experience a feeling of emptiness? Where in your life are you not honoring some or all of your values? Are you aware of your deepest values? Are you living your purpose in this life? If you could live your fullest life, what would it look like? What would be different? What would you no longer tolerate? What would you want more of? Where do you experience joy? Where do you not experience joy? Do you believe there is another path in life other than the one you think you should be following? What must you have? Where do your passions lie?

Working with a coach is about being "seen" and acknowledged and exploring the answers to "your" questions. You gain awareness and through that awareness you begin to see different possibilities and outcomes in your life. It is about experiencing a safe place to explore your dreams and ideas of how you may want to experience life differently. A place to play with the possibilities and not focus on the should's and have to's that are so prevolent in our lives.

Perhaps you have a passion to share something with the world in a big and powerful way yet you feel so attached to the 9-5 of everyday life and you need to be responsible. You want freedom to enjoy life to its fullest and it feels like you would be letting everyone down by exploring the possibilities, yet there is an entrepreneurial spirit burning inside you. Or maybe you just want to be able to spend as much time with your kids as you can, while you can. The scenarios are endless and so are the possibilities.

The fact is that you can try on coaching. I offer a free 30 min. consultation where you can experience life coaching. Either by phone or in person. Your choice. Coaching can help you explore who you are becoming.

Ross Tayler
Professional Life Coach
www.workplacealchemy.com
604-815-7089