I have been a student of Christine Schenk’s for about 9 years. Her work has changed my life and has given me the opportunity to blend her work with the work I do with plus-size women.
She will be teaching an Introductory Course in NYC:
The two-day Introductory Course into the CHRIS-Technique is part of the Basic Program. You will learn how to differentiate physical and energetic perceptions and you will find out how you can identify your partnership of Energy Body and physical body. You will experience your Energy Body and learn about your hygienic needs at an energetic level.
For more information, visit www.christineschenk.com
She will also be available for one-on-one sessions.
Dates: May 8-9, 2010 in New York City
Please feel free to contact me if you have any qestions. She truly is an amazing teacher!
Four days sitting and staying in my body from 9am-5pm and beyond. Incredible.
I finished my training last week with my enery body teacher, Christine Schenk. What is most amazing is how peaceful it can be to stay grounded. There is less drama, chaos, and confusion. There seems to be less extreme highs and lows. There is a deep understanding from within that I do know this part of me and I do long to be more peaceful in my life.
I am working to blend this information in my classes and training – helping women sense themselves or bring awareness to the energetic side of them. If you would like so see more about Christine Schenk, visit her website at www.christineschenk.com. Her school is in Hamburg, Germany but she is in the states a few times a year.
Wishing you a peaceful day…one where you can STAY in your body, even for a moment. :)
…Or a boa (according to Max Szadek of www.Divabetic.org) or a red hat or a pair of high heels. Whatever the prop, I am confirming it is essential to have one of these fun, fancy, frivolous, frolicsome accessories in your possession!
After celebrating my birthday yesterday with my new tiara, I was reminded that sometimes, life can get a bit serious. We spend more times beating ourselves up for what we haven’t done or accomplished instead of celebrating the joy of just today or this moment.
So go ahead, don your favorite prop! I guarantee you will have a most amazing day!
2010! Now what?!? It seemed so different welcoming in the New Year. I wanted to slide through it and not make such a big deal about it. What was amazing was the incredible full “blue” moon. Magnificent.
It’s taken me a few days to really clarify the New Year without going into overwhelm. I’m not sure where you landed with your intentions for the New Year but here is mine:
I am 100% responsible for my life.
There…that means I have the power and capacity to create a loving, meaningful life. It requires my full attention to every detail and every decision, but at this point, I can’t imagine living any other way.
Make each moment count. Value the greatness of your life. After all, “life is not a dress rehearsal.” Celebrate the full performance!
Sometimes we are so caught up in our own chaos and drama that we completely lose perspective on the holiday season. Not this year!
This year, we did a toy drive for Single Parent Resource Center through one of my clients, Diane Passage. With all of your help, we were able to collect over 60 toys and the Christmas celebration for the children was a huge success.
My sincere thanks to each of you who donated. This cause really touched my heart on a very personal level. There was also a great deal of joy watching each of you arrive with your gift – the absolute pleasure of Play-Doh, reading books, or many other games and toys that touched your heart as a child.
As with movement, it is always wonderful to remember the joy and freedom of being a child. Being an adult can be serious work at times and requires a huge amount of personal responsibility. Dipping into the fun of Christmas and the joy of movement can certainly lighten the season as well as our hearts.
I’ve never been a huge fan of winter, but now that I’m doing winter activities, it makes it much more bearable! Last week I had the opportunity to skate at Rockefeller Center under the enormous Christmas tree and then sledding on Sunday after the snow! OK – so maybe it’s been awhile since you’ve done these activities. Maybe climbing through snow banks to cross the street or do holiday shopping is more your speed. Here are a few tips to make the most of your winter activities!
1. Hold your abdominals in by bringing your navel toward your spine. A strong core will help with balance, agility and stability.
2. Practice standing on one leg at home. Be sure to practice on both sides with your abdominals up and in at the same time. Balance is crucial when it comes to snow and ice!
3. Breathe…exhale on the effort. Holding your breath raises fear and tension in the body. Breathing as you move aids in being present to the moment and allowing the body and mind to be more relaxed.
While some relish in the cooler temperatures, others may struggle with the chilly air and the shorter days. The key is to be aware of this natural cycle for your body.
If the cooler temperatures invigorate you, get outdoors as often as you can and enjoy the brisk air as you take your walk. If indoors is calling to you, focus on the projects in your home you’ve been meaning to get to – cleaning closets, changing clothes from summer to winter, clearing out cabinets.
Whichever is calling to you, keep moving! The movement creates the natural “drugs” in the body and will boost your immune system, keep your mood steady and overall lift your quality of life.
Yesterday, I was CRAVING pancakes. What?!? I went through my usual process – is this a binge, what does my body need, am I upset about something, am I tired? Bottom line – the feelings were neutral. REALLY. So I sat myself down in the diner with a good writing project and ordered my coffee and pancakes. They were absolutely DELICIOUS and EXACTLY what my entire being needed! I love sitting in a New York diner, I love pancakes, I love diner coffee and I love writing projects. It was a win/win all the way around.
So how do you know when it’s right?!? You MUST go through and ask yourself the process questions:
1- am I connected to my body?
2 – is there an emotion behind this?
3 – is my body tired or lacking something?
4 – is this a binge?
5 – can I enjoy this without doing myself in?
You may have a few more questions for yourself, but at least give yourself the opportunity to ask. This doesn’t mean it’s a wide open, free for all binge…just a healthful way of going through the decision process with consciousness instead of being numb.
It’s taken me years to get to this place, but the freedom to choose is empowering. I still believe you can eat anything in moderation. You MUST however, be present, conscious and mindful. And most of all, you must BREATHE. :)
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Rochelle Rice, MA, is a nationally-recognized speaker, author, and educator. She is the President of In Fitness & In Health and the creator of the Plus-Size Exercise Technique, which was designed based on her concerns about the inordinate stress put on thinness in our society, rather than fitness.
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