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January 2009
Information Celebration 
 
Fern Life Center
710 5th Ave. NW
Issaquah, WA 98027 
 
Special Features..... 
 
*Decadent Valentine's Day 
  Massage & Facial 
  Experiences!
*Winter Class Schedule
   New Kids & Teens Yoga
 *Receive a complimentary
   massage, facial or yoga class!
For Immediate Registration for Classes Contact:Fern Life Center 425-391-3376
[email protected]
 
Refer A Friend Program 
 

Receive a complimentary 

1/2 hour facial, massage or
free yoga session! 
No excuses!  Do you have someone you care about that has been wanting to make a positive change in their life and has not taken the first step?  Connect them with us and when they schedule their first appointment with Keesha, have them mention your name and you get pampered!
 
 
 
Offer Expires: March 31st, 2009
Treat someone you love to a Fern Life Experience - purchase a gift certificate and receive a complimentary Vata Cream!
 
For Valentine's Day...make a date with yourself for renewal! 
 
 
Lomi Lomi Style Massage Comes To Fern Life!
 
Our own wonderful massage therapist, Julie James, is now offering Lomi Lomi massage.  Lomi Lomi massage is a concept based on the sacred science of the ancient Hawaiians. 
 
How does this compare to Ayurvedic massage?
     - Massage cream is used instead of oil.
     - It is a very flowing and relaxing yet deep and powerful hands-on 
        technique that delivers long-lasting results. 
     - It connects mind, body, and soul, bringing health, peace, and harmony to
        the individual.
 
 
January-February Massage Special...
 
Purchase a Lomi Lomi Massage and save!  You will receive a 90-minute massage for the price of a 60-minute massage-$95 
(a $42 savings!)
 
Purchase 2 classic or Ayurveda massages and get a third massage 1/2 price!
 (a $50 savings!)
 
 
 
 
 
A Valentines Day treat without the calories!  
 
 Experience the  Sweet Red Rose and Chocolate Facial...
  
Access the amazing place of body and mind connection and profound renewal through this decadent, revitalizing and restorative facial experience with Elise Hecker!
 
Facial that includes eye, lip and hand treatment!
90 minutes of luscious chocolate and sweet rose bliss!
 
$115 ($25 savings)
 
 
Offer valid through March- gift certificates available.
 
 
 
 
 
Join Keesha and Ajayan
At Buddha Belly Imports In Gilman Village
For An
Altar Workshop
 
Thursday, February 5th
Buddha Belly Imports
317 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste 21 
425-557-5592
7-9pm
$10 per person
 
Each participant receives $10 in free merchandice at Buddha Belly and $10 in complementary service at Fern Life Center. 
 
Would you like to learn how to manifest and attract what you want this year and release what's not working?  Join Keesha and Ajayan for a fun evening exploring why, how and when to create an altar that will beautify your surroundings while transforming your life.  Learn how to build a sacred space that features items or icons from any spiritual tradition based on Vastu, an ancient science from India on which Feng Shui was based.  
 
Keesha and Ajayan bring a wealth of knowledge and experience integrating the wisdom of East and West and a variety of healing modalitites.  Both have received their certification as Vastu Consultants by the American Institute of Vastu.
 
Pre-registration is required; please contact Fern Life Center.
 
 
 
 
 
 Spice Workshop
with
Julie James
 
Saturday, February 21st 
Fern Life Center Kitchen 
9:30am-12:30pm
$85
 
Ever wondered what makes Fern Life Center smell so good?  Come join our amazing Chef, Julie James, in the kitchen for an aromatic experience as we explore the 6 tastes.  We will roast and grind spices for dosha balancing and discover new and unique spice combinations.  Each participant will leave with three unique spice mixtures.   This class is sure to  "spice" up your Ayurvedic cooking experience!
 
Pre-registration is required; please contact Fern Life Center.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Meditation Workshop
 with
Ajayan Borys 
 
Ajayan has been exploring and teaching a variety of meditation practices since 1970.  In the early 70's, he studied in residence under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the TM Program.  After teaching TM for many years, he traveled the globe continuing an impassioned exploration of various meditation practices.   Having made a study of meditation his life, and having instructed and guided thousands in meditation in North America, Australia, Europe, and India, Ajayan has gained wide renown as a consummate meditation teacher.
  
Saturday, March 7th at Fern Life Center
Cost: $115
9am-1pm: Mantra Meditation Class
 
  
This half-day course in the art of mantra meditation will give you all you need to know to gain a state of profound rest and relaxation that is healing and vitalizing to both body and mind.  Countless scientific studies have verified that the effortless practice of mantra meditation reduces stress and brings increased energy, clarity, creativity and joy-and it's so easy that anyone can do it.  Join us and experience it for yourself!
 
 
2pm-6pm: The Power of Being: Meditation Beyond Meditation
 
The power of Being offers a direct experience of exceptionally deep meditation.  Based on principles of the Raja, Jnana, and Kundalini Yoga traditions, the Power of Being efficiently and effortlessly draws the conscious mind to its source, pure consciousness or Being. 
  
Pre-registration is required; please contact Fern Life Center.
 
 
 
 
 
Manifesting
With the
Angels
 
An Interactive Workshop with
Angel Therapy Practitioner Jeanette Dames
 
 
Saturday, February 21
Fern Life Center 
Manifesting With the Angels
10am-2pm 
Cost: $40
 

Everything in our lives is a product of our thoughts, feelings and intentions.  In this workshop we will learn and practice how to bring into our lives, those situations which will enhance our days and enrich our spirits. This workshop is for anyone who would like to change or heal ANY situation in their lives.

 

Jeanette will teach you how to call on, hear and work with your angels on a daily basis to ease and release obstacles that you have in your everyday lives and manifest daily miracles.Jeanette will lead you through a guided meditation progression to assist you in seeing how to build the future you want, with the help of the angels!

 

Please bring an oracle deck if you have one and a journal or notebook. Angel Card Oracle decks are available for purchase at Fern Life Center if you do not have one.

 
 
Saturday, March 14
Fern Life Center 
Find Your Purpose, Live Your Passion
10am-2pm 
Cost: $40
 
Many of us are stuck in jobs, work, and lives that do not inspire us.  There is a whole world out there that needs your special talents and joy!
 
In this workshop Jeanette will help you Find YOUR Purpose and learn how to live your passion.  With the help of your angels, spirit guides and many other beautiful beings of light, we will work through your dreams, skills, and talents and find how to let the light inside you shine for all the world to see and share. 
Jeanette will outline a process with you that will assist you in getting to your core purpose and help you discover ways to live your life inspired, sharing your passion with the world.

You have had time to settle into the new year, now 'march' into the remaining months with a plan, just for you!  Wake up each day inspired, joyful and living YOUR passion.
 
Pre-registration is required for both classes.  Please email [email protected] to register.
Jeanette is a certified Angel Therapy Practitioner and Medium certified by Doreen Virtue, PhD.  She is also a staff reader for 12Angel.com, sister site to 12Listen.com a phenomena, intuitive reading service, founded by Hay House author and astrologer Mark Husson.  It is through here that you can receive readings from a highly talented group of intuitives and angel readers, including Jeanette.  You can hear Jeanette the first Saturday of every month on her radio show, The Angel Connection, with [email protected], broadcast at 9am EST.
 
Pre-registration is required. 
Call 206-769-9557 or visit www.unispri.com to register.
 
 
 
 
Timeless Awakening Class
with
Ostara 

Timeless Awakening is an introduction to the Western Mystery tradition that has been kept secret for 3,000 years! Teachings that were never made available to the public are now being handed down and it is an honor to share them with you. 

What will you gain from this class? 
- Knowledge about different initiatory paths within an Authentic Mystery School. 
- Ancient tools for Light and Protection. 
- A greater understanding of how Chi energy works within mind and body. 
- A sanctuary meditation, where you will meet and connect with your Higher Self and the method in which to do it.
- A sacred ceremony to bring forth and connect with the Divine! 

If you feel there is more to discover in your life and a deeper purpose calling you then this class will open the door.
 

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 at the Fern Life Center
2-6pm 
Energy exchange of $55
 
Please pre-register by calling 1-206-455-0023
 Space is limited.
 
 
Personal Sessions are Available with Ostara
�         *Archangel Channeling & Spiritual Coaching
�         *Zen Meditation Coaching
�         *Astrology Consultations
�         *DNA Activation
�         View Our Website:  
http://www.solar-angel.com

To book an in person or phone session for $90 an hour
call:  1-206-455-0023.
 
Winter Yoga with Diana Bonyhadi
 
 
 
Diana Bonyhadi, Certified Yoga Instructor, began her yogic journey in 1995.  Her style reflects her commitment to wholeness through strength, flexibility, and self-awareness.  Her classes draw upon the wisdom and teachings of the Hatha, Lyengar, Ayurvedic, and Vinyasa Flow yoga traditions.
 
Loving your Yoga, Loving your Body
Saturday, February 7th 2009
1:00 - 3:00pm
 
A special two-hour workshop designed to help you fall in love again with your yoga practice, and of course with yourself and your body.
 
This special practice of heart-opening, chakra-opening, body-opening asanas will be followed by a special pranayama practice and devotional meditation.  Take this unique opportunity to awaken the divine love within yourself.
 
As you rededicate yourself to yourself in this New Year, take the time to revitalize your yoga practice.

 
 
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
 
This class carefully combines yoga asanas (postures) in a graduated sequence of rhythmic movements of body and breath to create a dynamic, challenging, and meditative flow.  The asanas, combined with body alignment, physical conditioning, and breathing exercises (pranayama) will help you discover many paths to strength, flexibility, healing, and mindfulness.
(Appropriate for beginners to the very experienced participant)
 
Yoga I - Introduction
This is the perfect class for anyone interested in learning about yoga or returning to yoga.  This gentle and nurturing class is designed to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of yoga.  In this six-week session, the students will gain an understanding of the basic yoga positions, learn correct positioning and alignment, receive detailed instruction on combining breath and movement, and experience the peace and clarity of meditation. 
 (Upon completion, students can join in the Yoga II-III class.)
 
Yoga II-III
For the strong beginner through intermediate student, this class will explore all aspects of yoga, including pranayama, asanas, and meditation.  Each student will be encouraged and supported to engage at their own level of skill and experience.  Focus will be on alignment, technique, engagement, and the deepening of the mind-body connection.
 
Private Therapeutic Instruction
For those wishing to deepen their understanding of yoga on a one-to-one basis or if there is a specific health concern, this is the class for you.  Start from the very beginning, deepen your existing knowledge, reach towards your edge, and/or explore more advanced techniques.  Diana can work with you to develop a yoga practice which will help to heal and strengthen your body and mind as you transition from a place of dis-ease to a place of wholeness and well-being.   Scheduling at your convenience.
 
 Monday
6:00-7:00pm   *Private Therapeutic Instruction
(call Diana for appointments)
 
Tuesday
9:30-11am         Hatha Yoga Levels II-III
6:00-7:30pm    Yoga I-III
 
Wednesday
9:00-11:30am   *Private Therapeutic Instruction
(call Diana for appointments)
 
Thursday
6:45-8:15am     Rise & Shine Levels II-III
9:30-11am         Vinyasa Flow (all levels)
 
 
*To schedule Private Instruction, call Diana at 425-765-3173.
 
Cost: $ 96   6-class pass
          $ 180 12-class pass 
          $ 17    drop-in rate
 
 Pre-registration is required; please contact Fern Life Center.
 
 
 
 
Kids and Teens Yoga
with
Jennifer Cain
 
 
 Please join Jennifer Cain for Kids and Teens Yoga!
 
Kid's Group Yoga
Tuesdays, 4-4:50
Ages 3-11yrs
 
This offers children an opportunity to share time with other children while learning ways to care for their bodies, hearts, and minds. Through yogic postures, breathing, stories, and guided imagery, children will develop tools to understand themselves emotionally, mentally, and physically while relaxing and having fun.  Children are encouraged to bring short stories, art, and music as a way of deepening their awareness of expression while relating to the world they are part of in a manner congruent with compassion and understanding.  Please wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and come ready to have fun!
 
 
Teen Group Yoga
Tuesdays, 5-6pm
Ages 12-18yrs
 
Classes begin on January 20th at Fern Life Center

 
This class offer teens an opportunity to learn yogic techniques to reduce stress, improve sleep, studying, general body awareness and health, and for relating to oneself in a compassionate, joyful   manner.  Through breathing, physical postures, and relaxation exercises, the class has the capacity for addressing specific personal issues that one brings to class.  Teens are encouraged to bring stories, music, art and other forms of expression to class as a way of connecting to one another and one's self through the core values that yoga has to offer.  Please wear comfortable clothing, bring
water, and be ready to deepen your journey of self-understanding.
 
Jennifer Cain comes to us with a 15-year background in Integral Yoga.  Jennifer began yoga as a teenager, pursued her studies throughout college, and is currently a student at the graduate level endeavoring to bring yogic philosophy into the realm of education.  Elements of Ayurveda and yogic philosophy infuse her yoga classes with the dynamism that her students can carry into their lives out of class.  She is committed to supporting deep connections between people and their communities, nature, and the divine presence in all life and encourages children and adults alike to express their experience through creative arts, life-intentions, and service to others.
 

Fees for Teens and Kids:
$40 for a 4 class pass
$15 drop-in
 
 
Pre-registration is required; please contact Fern Life Center.
 
 
 
 
Sufi with Rev. Halima Levkovitz
 
February 19, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 30
7:30pm-9pm
Cost: $15/class
 
Rev. Halima Thea Levkovitz is a Cheraga (Minister) in the Universal Worship of the Sufi Order International.  A student of world faith mystical traditions for more than thirty years, she has studied with Sufi, Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, Yoga and other spiritual teachers. She guides retreats for environmental activists and was facilitator of the Partnership for Religion and the Environment.
 
Drawing on spiritual practices, chants, meditation, prayers and scriptures from the world's religions, we will journey together discovering the One Heart that inspired the Prophets, known and unknown, of all humankind.  We will be joined by guest Rabbis, Sheiks, Shamans, and other luminary spiritual leaders in the Pacific Northwest.  
 
To register:please contact Halima at 425-443-4013 
 
 
 
Tribal Style Belly Dance Classes
with
Caryn Law
of
Skin Deep Dance 
 
 
 
Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm  Tribal Fundamentals
(Suitable for beginners) 
Monday 7:45pm-8:45pm  Tribal Combinations 

About the class:
Learn to dance by drilling the basics in fun combinations. Using both slow movements and fast steps we'll get you dancing in your first class! All basic movements and group formations in a six-week cycle including posture and body awareness, zils and music. Intro to partner and group dancing. You are welcome to drop-in on this class after the course has started as we have plenty of review built into each class. (If space is available.) However, you must arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class start.

*Corresponds with FCBD Tribal Basics Vol.1 Fundamentals of Dance DVD (Available for purchase from instructor)
 
Rates: $75 for 6 weeks (6 student minimum) No refunds.
Drop in $15 when available.
 
Pre-registration required by January 1st:
 425.391.3376 / 877.391.3376 or email: [email protected]

Dress for Skin Deep dance classes: Full skirt or loose pants, hip scarf, short top or leotard (just wear something comfortable). Bare feet or dance shoes only in dance studio. You will need a pair of zils (finger cymbals). You can purchase from the instructor bring your own.