A Course in Miracles is a spiritual practice that provides practical tools for attaining peace of mind.

Wednesdays, April 22 - May 27
7 - 8:30pm
Fee: $120 for 6 weeks
Ask about our sliding scale fees.
Location: Diablo Realty, 975 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek

We will spend each week discussing the lessons in the workbook from A Course in Miracles. Weekly practice at home will be required for attaining the most benefit from this class.

To purchase the book go to the Sugi store at http://www.sugihealth.info/store.php or to your local bookstore.

Everyone is welcome in this class. No previous experience necessary.

Please contact Amy at 925.934.3120 with questions.

Good news! The Sugi Yoga videos we have been working on are almost ready for you to use at home. We are putting together a series of DVDs for the practice of Sugi Yoga at home. The first one to be ready will be Sugi Yoga Class One - the first in a series of classes led by Ofer Erez, the founder of Sugi Yoga.

Following shortly will be Surya Namaskar -Sun Salutation Sugi style featuring Ofer Erez. This DVD will include warmups and a booklet to help you follow along.

Finally, will be a series of DVDs featuring the many warmup exercises that are unique to Sugi Yoga. Each of these DVDs will teach exercises to address a specific problem area (for ex. lower back and hips, neck and shoulders).

We are very excited about these DVDs. We hope you are too!

In herbal medicine,nature's plants provide us with herbs and medicines for easing many physical ailments. The abundant flowers in the plant world offer us sustenance for the spirit.

We all have behavior patterns and attitudes that hold us back in life. The vast variety of flower essences available helps us to address our personal issues and move forward by releasing old patterns and forming new, stable ways of expressing ourselves.

California Poppy encourages the development of inner stability blossoming into a strong sense of self-responsibility in spiritual pursuits .

California Poppy is a powerful essence to gain release from escapism and addiction. Many people seek outside of themselves for all the answers. This tendency creates vulnerability to charismatic teachers, flashy techniques and unbalanced spiritual development.

Flower Essence Therapy readily complements any other form of therapeutic intervention serving as a wonderful adjunct to psychotherapy, massage therapy or western medical approaches to health care. To find out how you can personally benefit from Flower Essence Therapy, call Amy at 925.934.3120 for a free 10 minute phone consultation.

The Reiki I workshop connects the student to the Reiki energy, provides tools for first aid and skills for self-treatment and supporting loved ones.

Reiki II offers a continuation of study with the life-changing benefits of Reiki.

Amy's Workshop Schedule below:

Reiki I
April 23 - 26(Registration deadline Fri. April 17)
(Th./Fri. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., and Sat./Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.)
July 16 - 19(Th./Fri. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., and Sat./Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.)
Pleasant Hill
$200

Reiki Potluck and Practice

If you already have taken Reiki, you may enjoy getting together with others to practice Reiki with other Reiki enthusiasts.
Our next gathering will be on Saturday, April 4. Potluck from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.and Reiki from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please let Amy know ahead of time what you will be attending.

Contact Amy at amy@SugiHealth.com to get on the Reiki email list.

Acupressure Relief for Busy Moms - Free!
Saturday, April 4, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Taking care of yourself often goes to the bottom of the list for busy Moms. The overwhelming stress of modern life often results in chronic symptoms. Taking care of yourself benefits the entire family. Learn simple acupressure points for relieving your stress.

Neck, Back and Shoulder Relief
Sunday, May 31, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Relieve neck, back and shoulder tension that result often in headaches and other debilitating symptoms. Learn self-help tools to take the pain away!

Spiritual Wellness
Saturday, July 11, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Spiritual wellness is an important aspect of our modern health care. In the past, religion was the most obvious way to access our spiritual practices. In our modern culture more opportunities have become available. Learn more about how you can bring spiritual wellness into your life and how profound the benefits can be!

Introduction to Reiki
Sun., August 2, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Discover an amazingly effective self-help tool. Reiki uses simple hand positions to balance and rejuvenate, relieving symptoms caused by stress. Often practiced as a spiritual discipline, Reiki is popular with the general public and the medical community alike. Meet Amy Erez, Reiki Master, learn about this simple hands-on treatment and receive a complimentary experience of Reiki.

To register for the classes listed above, call 925.676.2305

Classes are held at Harvest House, 2395 Monument Blvd., Concord

Family Discount Program
For Moms and Dads with kids under the age of 18. Kids are welcome to use this program, too! $70 for one hour or pay for two at a time only $120 for a further discount of $10 per session.
To schedule your appointment with Amy call 925.934.3120. Remember to mention the discount program of your choice.

Healthy Movement Evaluation
Ofer is now offering an opportunity for you to learn about the quality of your movement and how it is affecting your health. A full evaluation takes about 20 minutes and is done in standing, sitting and lying down on the back, belly and sides. This is a complimentary service for new clients only.

To schedule your appointment with Ofer call 925.934.3120.

Sixty for Sixty!
This program offers people over 60 relief from stress, aches and pains for only $60 a session (regularly $85).
To schedule your appointment with Amy call 925.934.3120. Remember to mention the discount program of your choice.

This month I want to introduce you the emotional center that rests about two inches below the navel. This is a center commonly referred to in meditation and internal martial arts training.To the Chinese it is the tan t'ien. The Japanese call it the hara. It is the place of focus for opening up creative energy and healthy relationships with others. The second chakra carries the energy of relationship, intimacy, sexuality and creativity. The color associated with the second chakra is orange and it is also connected to the adrenals.

To balance this important center, follow the exercise below:

1. Stand in a peaceful place, outdoors if possible. Arrange your body so that yourfeet are underneath your hips, the bones lightly stacked from the feet all the way up to the head. Bend the knees to provide comfort in your back. (If standing is uncomfrtable, sit on the edge of a straight-backed chair with your feet below your knees forming a 90 degree angle.
2. Rock lightly on your feet moving the weight forward to the balls of the feet and then back towards the heels, keeping the knees gently bent. This is a small movement that feel stable and secure.
3. Settle back onto the feet in a comfortable place.
4. Focus on the second chakra, 2 inches below the navel (belly button).
5. Imagine the glow of an orange light in the center of your belly.
6. With each breath, expand the light into a big ball filling your belly from front to back.
7. Slowly allow the orange light to stream down your legs to fill the feet.
8. While holding this image of the orange light filling the belly, legs and feet, gently repeat the rocking from front to back.
9. Notice the changes in your feelings of stability as each breath streams orange light through your lower body.
10. Take a final breath and release the image.

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Looking for a quick nutritious lunch? This pocket pita is easy and delicious. For more veggies, serve with the Cut Salad in the photo.

1. Cut a pita in half so you can can open the pockets in both halves.
2. Scoop some canned tuna into the bottom of the pocket. Make sure it's well drained first.
3. Drizzle some tahini sauce (see recipe below) on the tuna.
4. Crumble feta cheese to your liking over the tahini sauce.
5. Stuff the pocket full of organic baby salad greens.

Tahini Sauce

1. Pour about 1/4 cup of tahini butter into a bowl.
2. Squeeze in 1 - 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of water.
4. Sprinkle in garlic powder to taste.
5. Stir the mixture thoroughly until you have a good consistency. Add water as needed if it's too thick.