 Enjoying Spring in NYC
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HAPPY SPRING, EVERYONE! I just love this time of year. I started writing this piece in New York City, thoroughly enjoying the magnificent glory of spring in the vibrant scene of trees and flowers blooming in the air, not to mention the joyous mood and happy smiles of people everywhere here in the Big Apple. Spring, for us here in the northern hemisphere, celebrates the abundant regeneration of life taking place on the planet after the long, lifeless winter. As the planet awakens into new life, you can use this time of the year as an opportunity to renew your intentions for wellness, awaken to greater abundance, and most importantly "Spring Into Health!" Knowing that spring is the season for growth and regeneration, this month's newsletter is devoted for you to experience this wonderful renewal of life occurring all around and, most importantly, the emergence of renewed life within! In this issue, you can check out two blog pieces I've written on:
* Your Brain, Nature and the Relaxation Response
* Breathe Your Way to Health and Happiness
Speaking of how you can "spring into health" our Health, Wellness & Gourmet Living Retreat May 27 - June 2 is LESS THAN TWO MONTHS away! We've just uploaded a stunningly beautiful montage of new photos and video of our quaint and tranquil spot in the Loire Valley. It's still possible for you to join us, but we need to get your confirmations and deposits in ASAP.
Curious to learn how you can utilize your brain for greater health and joy? Then you'll definitely want to join us, as I'll be offering my last spring public lecture here in LA Apr. 21 on "The Neuroscience of Health and Happiness" at LMU's Center for Religion & Spirituality.
If you've ever want to feel motivated and inspired, your jaw is going to drop when you see this incredible video on "Taking a Leap of Faith" Whatever form your renewal and regeneration towards health takes, I hope you "Spring Into Health" by celebrating your connection to nature and this renewed vitality of life in your day. As Sitting Bull poetically said, "Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!" Enjoy the newsletter as you celebrate spring and continue Living Your Light®. |
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Spring Into Health
at our
LOIRE VALLEY
HEALTH, WELLNESS & GOURMET LIVING RETREAT
(May 27 - June 2)
What better way to celebrate spring and to honor your health than a blissful week of relaxation, healing, yoga, meditation, gourmet French cuisine and world-renowned wines. Hope this super fun video entices you to join us at our Health, Wellness & Gourmet Living retreat in France's famous Loire Valley. Our retreat venue, the Moulin Brégeon, is just spectacular and has been featured in the New York Times & Boston Globe.
LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO GO & ONLY 6 SPACES LEFT!
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Loire Valley Retreat Video
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Check out the Retreat Brochure with more info. and awesome pictures. Be sure to get your Registration Form and Deposit in ASAP to secure your space.
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Your Brain, Nature, and the Relaxation Response
As you celebrate the joyous arrival of spring and witness nature's awakening all around, did you know that nature can actually be a healer? While religion and spirituality have always extolled the glory and healing potential of nature in our pursuit to transform both individually and collectively, a similar message is now coming out from science, specifically, from the field of neuroscience. So how exactly does nature heal? The answer resides in our brains and relates to the concept known as the relaxation response that appears to be "wired" into our biology to help us cope with life's stress and anxiety.
Read full article here.
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Breathe Your Way to
Health & Wellness
We all want to lead a happy and healthy life, but one key to cultivating health and happiness may reside in your brain, and more specifically with the power of your breath. You may be surprised to learn that recent advances in neuroscience and mind-body medicine offer a deeper understanding of how something as simple and abundant as the breath could be the possible answer for your health and happiness! A phrase I've always said: "How we choose to breathe, determines how we choose to live, to heal, and to be."
Let's face it, most of us do shallow, anxious, quick breathing, i.e. not connecting our breath deep into the belly. Deep-belly breathing has now been shown in numerous studies to have a significant benefit on your neurophysiology, calming and soothing both your mind and body. When you connect and focus on your breath by taking deep and slow inhalations and exhalations, your nervous system and brain waves begin to come into balance and coherence. When your brain and body are in alignment you cultivate the "four C's" of calmness, contentment, caring and creativity.
Read full article here. |
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"The Neuroscience
of Health & Happiness"
with Dr. Jay Kumar
Saturday Apr. 21, 9am-12pm
So what makes you happy? Are you curious to discover the connection between your brain and health? We all want to lead a happy and healthy life, but the possible key to embodying authentic health and happiness may actually reside in your brain. Integrating science with spirituality, explore how the latest research in neuroscience and mind-body medicine can enable you to cultivate more happiness and wellbeing in your life. After all, health and happiness are not things you pursue, but rather what you choose to be. (Cost - $25) REGISTER NOW
(Self-paced online course through LMU Yoga Studies Program)
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"AWAKE w/ Dr. Jay Kumar!" on Doug Stephan's Good Day
Dr. Jay Kumar wants you to become AWAKE! Join me every Thursday morning (9am ET/6am PT) as a regular contributor on the nationally syndicated Doug Stephan's Good Day radio show.
Each week you'll learn tips on how to navigate personal and planetary transformation along with the latest news on ways you can be AWAKE in body, mind, heart, and spirit. Show Details.
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Article of the Month
The Relaxation Respone
A great article from the Harvard Medical School on the intimate connection between the breath and your ability to cope with stress.
Happy Breathing!
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Video of the Month
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If you've ever felt nervous or afraid about following your dreams, you'll surely be inspired about Lola Walters, a legally blind gymnast, who proves that NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE once you take a "Leap of Faith!"
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