Squamish Wellness Directory

Vital Body is Joining Squamish Chiropractic

Vital Body will be working out of our office towards the end of January.

Vital Body Weight Loss Program

Vital Body Weight Loss Program: I had to try it for myself!
by Marion Abramo

I was so inspired by watching my friend Zan’s weight loss progress on Facebook that I had to find out what she was up to. She was following the Ideal Protein programⓇ,

blogging about it at alicem.ca and having a blast as her fat disappeared. Her results were so impressive that she opened up a clinic to make this available to others. I began the program at the end of August 2011 and I have completely transformed my body and lost the 30lbs that seemed impossible to lose. The support from the weekly check-ins kept me focused and helped me over many hurdles.

This program works, it’s easy, reliable and fun. I am proud to be the new Vital Body coach for Squamish.

Vital Body coaches help you stay on track as you burn fat, lose weight and inches. A program that works plus this powerful structure with accountability is the key to success.

The Ideal Protein Diet is a 4 phase weight loss program that provides support as you lose weight and secondly, ensures you understand how to maintain your new weight. You will visit your Vital Body coach weekly for
your weight & measurement progress analysis. All while enjoying great gourmet protein foods.

You can lose 2 to 5 pounds of pure fat on the Ideal ProteinⓇ Diet per
week. Losing 3lbs = 10,500 calories = 24 hours on the treadmill!

For more information: www.VitalBody.ca or call 1.888.414.0676

 

Dr. Lori Broker
www.squamishchiro.com
info@squamishchiro.com

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Foodie Forum - Connecting Local Food Initiatives to Increase Real Food Accessibility

"Poor Me" - By Owning Your Voice

When I think of "Poor Me" I think of "Eeyore" from Winnie the Pooh. I can think of many times when I was the embodiment of that energy. Literally stuck in the mud unable to move forward, unable to see where to take my next step and unwilling to take that step. I think of all the wonderful friends that I had who tried so hard to support me and help me get out of the mud. Yet in retrospect, I would say that my biggest struggle was often avoiding fully being present to where I was. It was a tension between where I was and wanting to move forward, rather than really experiencing where I was. I also remember the tension that was created by living in a society where it isn't fully acceptable to "be" broken and embrace the deep, dark emotions. I felt like I didn't always share where I was at in order to protect those around me as I felt it was difficult for those people that cared about me to witness where I was at. I judged myself for even being at such a dark and dreary place in my life. It was in this energy that I discovered the depth and darkness of The Voice of the Saboteur (The Inner Critic / Ego). The Saboteur loves these deep dark places as it feeds its very existence.

Below you will find some tips and suggestions for "Being With" the energy of "Poor Me" ~ 

Ask yourself, Am I at choice? ~ Are you able to see a glimmer of light in the situation? ~ If you feel completely overwhelmed, you may need to reach out for external help and support. Asking for help is a strength and not a weakness.

Be with your emotions ~ If you are at choice, allow yourself to completely "be with" the emotions that are coming up and connect to them. Giving in to the situation and your emotions is a powerful step.I remember at times deciding to stay in bed with the covers over my head, which created a kind of pressure cooker.

Notice your journey ~ As you experience this situation, notice and observe the journey. Notice your body and where the tension lives. Is it anxiety in your chest? Is it a blocking energy? Is it tension in your throat? Does it have a colour? Is there a memory or experience connected to what you are experiencing. Try to breathe into the block or feeling. Ask yourself if this experience is a pattern? Have I been here before with different people / situations? 

Connect to the Glimmer of Light ~ Allow the natural arc to happen. I always found that if I stayed under the covers a door of awareness would always open. This was always a throw the covers off, realization for me. It was a connection to strength and courage.

Acknowledge ~ Great peace and learning can come from "being with" a situation and the emotion that comes up. Take a moment to acknowledge yourself and your choices. Acknowledge those around you that care for you and support you. 

Remember that this is not a destination and that you may not get through all the suggestions and steps above. This is very much a process. Enjoy the "Eeyore" video below.

When I think of "Poor Me" I think of "Eeyore" from Winnie the Pooh. I can think of many times when I was the embodiment of that energy. Literally stuck in the mud unable to move forward, unable to see where to take my next step and unwilling to take that step. I think of all the wonderful friends that I had who tried so hard to support me and help me get out of the mud. Yet in retrospect, I would say that my biggest struggle was often avoiding fully being present to where I was. It was a tension between where I was and wanting to move forward, rather than really experiencing where I was. I also remember the tension that was created by living in a society where it isn't fully acceptable to "be" broken and embrace the deep, dark emotions. I felt like I didn't always share where I was at in order to protect those around me as I felt it was difficult for those people that cared about me to witness where I was at. I judged myself for even being at such a dark and dreary place in my life. It was in this energy that I discovered the depth and darkness of The Voice of the Saboteur (The Inner Critic / Ego). The Saboteur loves these deep dark places as it feeds its very existence. 

 

Green Resolution Ideas for 2012?

As we head into the New Year, resolutions tend to be on the forefront of everyone`s mind. As you make yours this year, try to keep in mind some extra little things you can do for a healthier lifestyle and a cleaner environment in 2012.

 

Below are some green resolutions that are easy to implement and just take a bit of focus and dedication to stick to!

 

1. Stop buying bottled water! This is an easy one that many of us are still guilty of. Bottled water is easy and convenient, but is not a healthy option. Keep a reusable bottle, filled up everywhere you go to avoid the need to buy disposables.

 

2. Buy local and organic when possible. While it may not be the season for farmer’s markets, you can also make sure that many of your produce are purchased locally. Join a local food sharing cooperative or simply read the country of origin signs at the grocery store. Buy items that are in season for your climate and purchase the organic alternatives when available to avoid added chemicals and preservatives.

 

3. Read the all labels before you buy! Whether it is beauty products or food, make sure that you read the labels for all items before you purchase them. Start to get familiar with the ingredients that you want to avoid and make sure that you select products that are free of those ingredients.

 

4. Bring reusable bags whenever you shop. Although this is becoming a common task for everyone, many people still forget to grab their reusable fabric bags when they head out to go shopping. To avoid getting caught without yours, make sure you keep a few on hand in your vehicle at all times. 

 

These are just a few of the simple resolutions you can make this year to make your 2012 that much greener!

 

Challenge: What is one green New Year's resolution that you would like to commit to? Share on our facebook page for a chance to win Adria Vasil's book, Ecoholic! A great resource! *Contest ends January 31, 2012, and the winner will be announced in the February e-news!

Happy 2012 from the Yoga Studio Squamish

Hello Friends

We hope the start of this new year is filling you with a sense of wonder. Our dark days of contemplation are slowly starting to lengthen and lighten. Time to spread our wings and melt our fuzz. I (Lydia) miss our community and all the beautiful tensegrity minds and bodies within it. What a wonderful New Year's class Sarah and Annie taught, thank you to all 30 plus people who shared reflecting on 2011 and setting intentions for 2012!

"I was gifted with the mind-bending opportunity to animate a human form on this unbelievably interesting planet, and do what I would with it. And remarkably enough, I somehow awoke AGAIN this morning, still here, still facing nearly endless possibilities. I really can't say how it happens for sure, just that I am grateful for it!" Gil Hedley

A few things to remember for January! For meditation details see meditation page on the website and for the workshops and events see workshops page please. If you are interested in Annie's Pre and/or Post Natal Yoga please see the workshops page.

1. Winter 2012 Full Moon Mediation Sunday January 8th at 8:35 pm. All proceeds go to the F.R.E. foundation. Silence and stillness in community.

2. Wake up 2012 with Sarah's Tuesday morning course 7am - 8:15am Swimming in your Pelvis. Jan. 10th to Feb. 14th. Mobilize and stabilize the largest joint in your body and see how it can free your spine! $85 (Only 2 spaces left)

3. Yoga Nidra with Annie - New Year's Special. 5 Mondays in January for $45! Starts Monday January 9th!

4. Early Morning Meditation and Movement with Kathryn Weiler 7:15am to 8:15am Thursday mornings Jan. 12th to Feb. 15th. Kathryn has 20 years experience in mindfulness. Restore ~ Revitalize ~ Awaken.

5. Breathe Into Power Vinyasa Yoga with Wade Morisette. An 8 week fluid flow class with a renowned teacher. Tuesday evenings 5:30pm to 7pm starting Jan. 31st. $100.

6. Annie's Chakra workshop still has space on Jan. 21st 4 - 6pm. 3rd Chakra for Self Esteem. $25 drop in.

Coming Up! ~ Seed to Soul Yoga Retreat at the Sea to Sky Retreat Center. Lydia and Sarah are very pleased to offer their first retreat in the majestic beauty of their sea to sky home! A 3 day journey to nowhere but here. Affordable early bird price before Feb. 15th $345. Includes 3 homemade meals a day, comfy shared lodging in a sustainable center that is off the grid, and 2 teachers who share an ignited passion for Yoga.

~ A Day of Practice with Sarah that includes a silent homemade breakfast! Feb. 19th 7am to 1pm. $75.

~ Feb 2012, ‘29 DAYS OF SELF LOVE’ What do you do? Participate in 5 yoga classes per week for the month of February (1 class per week can be a home practice, honor policy:) Experience the magic of sensation, strength and space in your body through consistent practice and self love. Register any time – 1-month pass special for all who join! $85.

With wonderment and willingness

Love from the Yoga Studio team.

Meditation and Movement at the Yoga Studio Squamish

Rebroadcast: Radical Forgiveness with Tammra Broughton on Living Proof Radio

Let's talk about forgiveness. Radical Forgiveness. How does it work?

This will likely start with some self-forgiveness. 

Is it time to send an apology? This is a form of forgiveness too ... letting others be "right" and saying sorry can be huge! 

Do you want forgiveness from someone or a sorry? 

Let's clear the air.

Your courage will ripple outward and will be felt.

Forgiving yourself will bring more love and light to all.

I will share some of the ways that have helped me to begin the forgiveness conversation ... have you heard of the forgiveness walk?

Time: January 3, 2012 from 8pm to 9pm
Location: here now

Organized By: Tammra Broughton HOST RNCP MNLP

Nature’s Way partnership with Newport Market - Opening Day January 5th

The latest for Nature’s Way in 2012 has been the creation  of  a growing partnership of earth-conscious vendors and hands-on practitioners in a drop-in space within Newport Market in downtown Squamish.  Beginning this venture in 2012 is significant, as many spiritually in-tune leaders predict that huge shifts will occur this year.

Nature’s Way Mind-Body-Spirit CONNECTIONS is helping Squamish residents to navigate change within themselves.

This new co-op in a  small corner of the market ties in  with existing vendors, including In-the-Raw Organics. Each day of the week is different; Mondays are reserved for earth-friendly  products, consultations and services, while the remaining days of the week, hands-on practitioners will offer  stress relief for downtown employees and visitors to Squamish.

Join us for opening day on January 5th!

Welcome to our First Chants and Drums Newsletter

Chants & Drums FREE Gift!

  2011 blessed Chants & Drums with magnificent encounters and opportunities to live our dharma: to create peace and harmony with our Shamanic Concerts, Sound Healing Meditations and Workshops.

To show our appreciation, please accept this free gift  of "Abundancia", one of our a capella songs which was inspired by Doreen Virtue's teachings around angels and archangels. Abundancia is the name of the Roman goddess of abundance, good fortune and success, which is what we wish you for the new year to come! Click here or on the Free Download button (you might need to right click and Save As); then save to your computer. Don't forget to give us your feedback!

2012 Tour

• As we will be making our way to perform again at Deepak Chopra's Seduction of Spirit Meditation Retreat in CALIFORNIA at the end of April 2012, you can expect Chants & Drums concerts, sound meditations and workshops in the USA in the Spring. We are also planning to tour:

• The UK, returning to England and making our way to Ireland (Fall)
• Vancouver Island (dates to be determined)
• Quebec and the Maritimes (dates to be determined)
• Other countries: We have received numerous offers to perform around the planet - stay tuned for details.

If you would like to give us a hand with organizing a Chants & Drums retreat, concert, meditation or workshop in your area, please contact us.We appreciate your support, and wish for peace on Earth during the Holiday season and for the New Year.

Namaste 
Marie Josée Vermette ("MJ") & Dean Richards
www.chantsanddrums.com

Upcoming events Jan.12, 2012 Sound Healing Meditation (Squamish, BC) Jan.15 to Feb.12, 2012 (Sundays) 5 Creative Drumming Workshops (Squamish, BC) Jan. 2012 (date to be confirmed) Drumming workshop for parents & kids (Pemberton, BC) Apr. 22-28, 2012 Deepak Chopra's Seduction of Spirit Meditation Retreat (Carlsbad, CA) May 9-13, 2012 Bones of the Ancestors BC Shamanic Conference (Squamish, BC) Check our Website for regular event updates

We have received many requests for detailed information on our work. You may click here for our PDF Presentation Document. This will be helpful for those who are interested in hiring us or connecting us with event organizers.

Accelerate Healing with Shockwave Therapy

There are no side effects with this non surgical treatment and it is available at a reasonable cost. Shockwave treatments are non invasive and promote accelerated recovery of injured soft tissue, bone, heel and joint pain.

A shockwave is an intense, but very short energy wave traveling faster than the speed of sound. The basic technology involved with extracorporeal shockwave technology has been used for decades on millions of people.

Therapy sessions are short, usually 20 – 30 minutes in length, and provide successful relief of chronic pain and restores mobility painlessly. Permanent relief typically begins about 72 hours following treatment.

75%- 95% Success Rate

Benefits
1. Non surgical treatment

2. No side effects

3. Accelerates healing

4. Affordable

5. Coverage available from most insurance companies

Conditions that can be treated by Shockwave Therapy
• Plantar Fasciitis

• Achilles Tendinopathy

• Scar Tissue Treatment

• Tennis Elbow

• Jumpers Knee

• Calcific Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

• Stress Fractures

• Non Healing Ulcers

 

Dr. Joyce Chen, Chiropractor
Dr. Lori Broker, Chiropractor

37971 Third Avenue, Squamish British Columbia V8B 0A1

Phone: (604) 815-0031 Fax: (604) 815-0032

$60.00 per session