10-Point Wellness - The Chemical Body: Brain, Toxins, Nutrition & Breakfast – Dr. Sam Shay DC

10-Point Wellness - The Mental/Emotional Body: Brain, Stress, Infection & Sleep – Dr. Sam Shay DC

Shiatsu helps to release stuck or stagnant ki/chi/prana (our life force) by applying pressure to the meridians (energy channels). In this workshop, I will be teaching a safe sequence of Shiatsu suitable for the whole family. Shiatsu given by anyone with good intentions offers enjoyment and stress relief amongst friends and family.

In this session, we look at the mental, emotional and psychical mechanisms that control our lives. We examine how they are created and how they control our process from that point on. We explore methods for un-doing them and to create new conditions, so the psychical body can regenerate. We also examine..

In this workshop, I will explain and show photos and specimens (fresh & dried) of  the different herbs, plants and trees that are useful to grow around your house and to identify in the wild, natives and introduced medicinal herbs and plants. We will walk around the site of the festival, looking at the different trees we can use ...

This workshop provides practical, relevant herbal first aid skills for home and travel.  We will learn how to identify, harvest, process and use various herbs, both fresh and dried plants, useful in first aid situations.  Some native plants will be covered but the focus will be on common herbs available all over the world, including our own..

Rediscover how to get nourished with nutrient-dense foods, based on the research of Weston A. Price. This isn't just another diet. It's the way we've always eaten.   
This workshop will discuss Weston A. Price's research, outline the principles of our ancestor's diet and will give you the confidence ...

Rebirthing breathwork is a simple, gentle yet powerful breathing technique where you consciously connect the breath for up to an hour. Making this commitment to the cycle (or circle) of the breath is always rejuvenating. Depending on how much you are ready to let go of, it can offer very deep purification and cleansing of thoughts,

I will be introducing people to native plants and their medicinal uses. We will look at identification, collection,and a spiritual approach to using native plants. I will give a handout with a monograph of the plants, their phytochemical profile, uses, contra-indications. We will then make some simple potions and creams to use medicinally..

Learn the basic techniques of foot reflexology, understand the principles behind the therapy and give and receive a session during the workshop. Please bring a partner (not necessary but nice), clean feet,  and a pillow, if possible. Come and experience some blissful foot work.

Discover practices designed to balance and optimize the physical, mental and emotional aspects of a woman’s unique body. Explore postures and breath and relaxation techniques to enhance the joys of  the feminine energy and to overcome or redirect challenging aspects. Learn yogic management techniques for women’s..