April 2004
What's New . . .
“Your Hands Can Heal You” Pranic Healing Intensive with Master Stephen CoHe will offer the free evening lecture on Friday April 23 at the Wyndham San Diego North, 5975 Lusk Blvd. at 7:30 p.m. Then on Saturday and Sunday Master Co will present a Two-day Intensive Training from 9:30 am to 5:30 p.m. at the Wyndham. Pranic Healing is a highly developed and tested system of energy medicine that utilizes prana to balance, harmonize and transform the body's energy process.
This is a simple yet powerful and effective system of no-touch energy healing originated and developed by GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui, the creator of Pranic Healing and taught throughout the western world by his senior disciple, Master Stephen Co. Pranic Healing is a comprehensive and specific form of energy medicine. It is simple to learn and easy to apply. Additionally, Pranic Healing includes teachings rarely found in other energy medicine systems, such as the detailed use of colored prana and the practice of energetic hygiene. This Pranic Healing course is experiential, which means you learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises in class—on yourself and those around you. During class, all the principles will be explained thoroughly and you will practice the techniques repeatedly so you have the basic skills to feel, control and direct the pervasive pranic energy in nature. You will learn step-by-step methods of accelerating the healing rate of the physical, emotional and mental bodies.
Pranic Healing practitioners are not licensed physicians or surgeons and Pranic Healing treatments are not licensed by the state but are complementary to healing arts services licensed by the state. Pranic Healing practitioners do not physically touch the recipient's body, diagnose diseases, prescribe any drugs/substances or make any health claims or guarantee any outcomes. For more information see www.yourhandscanhealyou.com or call (503) 299-4450. “Oriental Masters have developed and refined the science and art of energy healing over thousands of years.
Today, Pranic Healing empowers you with the crowning achievement of this evolution.” — Master Stephen Co
Master Stephen Co will be in San Diego from April 23-25 offering both a free evening lecture on Pranic Healing and a two-day Intensive training.
“Protect Our Home” — Earth Day 2004
Don't miss this year's Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Balboa Park . Earthfair is the largest free annual environmental event in the world featuring educational booths and displays, an eHome (environmental home building exhibit), an earth-friendly food area, recycling, art, entertainment, a children's area, a Children's Earth Parade and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parade, shuttle services, and secure bike parking. Volunteers are still needed and can register online at www.earthdayweb.org, by email at volunteer@earthdayweb.org or come to a San Diego EarthWorks' Volunteer Introduction meeting. The meeting will be held Wednesday April 7 at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park , West entrance, downstairs. For more information on Earth Day 2004, see www.earthdayweb.org for schedule information or call the 24-hour voice-mail system and leave a message: 858-496-6666.
The Child Centered Church Prepares a Seder Meal
On Saturday, April 3 at 6 p.m. there will be a special interactive service regarding the last week in Jesus' life on earth. Beginning on historic Palm Sunday and culminating with a Seder meal on Maundy Thursday, participants will be able to better understand Jesus' last week on earth and taste the food He and the Disciples ate at His Last Supper with them to celebrate the Passover. After the church service there will be a pot luck supper. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dish to share. Easter Egg decorating will follow the meal. The Child Centered Church meets every Saturday evening from 6-7 p.m. at its temporary location, at 17762 St. Andrews Dr. , Poway . Call 858-487-8885 or email: revgailccc@san.rr.com for more information.
Chinese Medicine Lends a Hand During Stress and Anxiety Month
Whether we know it or not, stress and anxiety can affect us every day, potentially causing serious health problems. However, studies show that Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, massage, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, can significantly help reduce stress. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 19.1 million American adults ages 18 to 54 have an anxiety disorder in a given year, and the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) states that as much as 80 percent of disease is stress-related.
According to the 2002 Tension Tracker survey, between 60 and 90 percent of visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related problems. The Chinese medical view of stress is that excessive emotional stimulation or suppression sets up an imbalance of the basic life force energy, or Qi, thereby injuring the body and producing disease.
Chinese acupuncture and massage, as well as Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises, can alleviate stress symptoms by releasing endorphins, the body's own natural painkillers, and improving the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids, which brings fresh oxygen to body tissues. This increased oxygen flow eliminates waste products from inside the body and enhances recovery from diseases. Chinese medicine also decreases the stress hormone cortisol, lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, and relaxes muscle tissue. For more information about how Chinese medicine can help those suffering from stress and anxiety, please call Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (800) 729-0941.
Mama's Day 2004—14 Years of Success
SAN DIEGO – Back again! Mama's Day promises to be the “Coolest Event of the Year,” showcasing over 60 of San Diego 's finest restaurants to raise money for people affected by HIV/AIDS. As usual, the Mama's Kitchen annual fundraiser will take place the Friday before Mother's Day, May 7th, at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla at 6:30 p.m. Each year hundreds of supporters turn out for Mama's Day, the nonprofit's signature event, which benefits the Mama's Kitchen program to provide home delivered food and nutrition to people with HIV/AIDS throughout San Diego County .
San Diego 's crème de la crème will provide a food tasting adventure, preparing their most popular and lavish culinary specialties. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and sample the delicious food prepared by some of San Diego 's most well-known chefs. Mama's Day 2004 will also host opportunity drawings, a silent auction, an Absolut Vodka bar and more. Ticket prices are $100 per person. This year's event chairs include Chairs Emeriti Jeanne Jones and Jim Bowers and event chair Elisabeth Bergan. This year's major sponsor is SAIC. Volunteers are always welcome and needed. The Hyatt Regency is located at 3777 La Jolla Village Drive . For more information contact Mama's Kitchen at 619.233.6262 or visit them online at www.mamaskitchen.org. life is like a cat in that it often doesn't do what you want it to it tests annoys frustrates facinates exacerbates sometimes confuses you spontaneous demandings amusing free life is not your fantasy it is what is what's true what's ultimately good for you because all in all it totally loves you it's your spiritual teacher your guru
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