I've been greatly enjoying the opportunities to offer WaterCranio sessions at the Tamarack Wellness Center, a therapeutic salt-water pool in Eugene. The 92-degree F water is relaxing, and the salt-water and UV treatment system is gentler on the body than chlorinated pools.

I've shared Aquatic Craniosacral Therapy in the water with babies, toddlers, pregnant women, and adults - and all have enjoyed it! Particularly the young ones seem to love coming to the pool, and babies love the soothing water of the pool. Pregnant women, who often run at a hotter temperature than others, are comfortable in the 92-degree water, and greatly enjoy the buoyancy and freedom of movement.

The craniosacral system and the myofascial tissues release faster in the aquatic environment, because the reduction of gravity allows for the tissues to release and  move three dimensionally. The water environment, and specifically the act of flotation in the water, allows the spirit to feel free, and unrestricted by the density of the body, thus emotional releases of joy and letting go are common for adults in the bodywork sessions. People report powerful changes physically, emotionally, and spiritually as a result of the WaterCranio sessions.  

I find that the body is a powerful teacher and given the right support, safety, and environment will release what is no longer needed and seek homeostasis. I am awed by how individuals bodies will spin in the water, or release in waves or spirals from the tissues, spine, and joints as the body unwinds. These gentle movements are allowed in the water, as I gently assist the body in releasing tension and floating free. The spirit and body can merge into one consciousness in the the water.

World Hoop Day Eugene 2008!

7pm - Hoop Yoga Circle with Kara

8pm - Intentional HoopDance for World Peace from 8:00 - 8:08 with Hoopers from all over the Globe

Hoop Jam until 9 pm - bring LED hoops if you got them, and we will light up the night!

Core Star Cultural Center (the Dojo) at 439 W. 2nd., Eugene, OR, 7-9 pm

We will have extra hoops available for use, bring water, and $5 to donate.

For more information:

Contact Kara at 520-0681

Mandala Hoops website

World Hoop Day website

You are invited to join the next upcoming Birth Arts International Doula Workshop in Eugene, Oregon on September 26, 27, & 28th. The workshop will be located in the spacious BodyJaz classroom in South Eugene, walking distance to many groceries, restaurants, and natural foods stores. If you are interested in the workshop and are traveling from out of town, the Eugene International Hostel is within walking distance, and I can help you find other lodging options as well.

The Birth Arts International Doula workshop is a comprehensive holistic labor support doula training. After the workshop, you will be ready to start attending births and offering your services to pregnancy and expecting women and families. Included in the workshop is our extensive workbook with distance certification program included. You can work through the activities and reading in the workbook at your own pace after the workshop, as well as attending births, and completing the required reading to achieve your accreditation as a Certified Birth Arts International Doula. Our certification course work is the most comprehensive program available, and is included in the cost of the workshop.

Announcing....

The Co-Creative Birthing Circle

Online Natural Childbirth Education Classes for 21st Century Parents

at the Maia Institute of Co-Creative Healing

The Co-Creative Birthing Circle is a new, multi-media, comprehensive, online childbirth education class for expecting parents. This comprehensive class features an additional Birth Story Collection and Birth Circle Forum. The Deluxe Birth Circles includes private email and phone birth consultations, essential birth books, and a free bonus gift.

Learn to co-create the best birth possible for you and your baby with nature and spirit. Discover proven ways to natural ease labor pain. Empower yourself with traditional birthing wisdom and evidence-based maternity care research. Trust in birth, your body, and your baby.

The Co-Creative Birthing Circle features: 

• Natural Childbirth Education 24/7
• 7 Multi-Media Online Lessons
• Articles, Pictures, Videos, & Resource Links
  
• Over 40 videos on birth and natural parenting
• More than 150 links to the best articles and resources on natural pregnancy & birth
• Recommended Activities
• Birth Circle Discussion Forum
  
• PLUS: Birth Story Library
• PLUS: Birth Humor

The mission of Co-Creative Birthing is to create healthy mothers, babies, and families worldwide through trust and love for Birth, Nature, & Spirit.

My workshop and travels in Hawaii were wonderful. The Birth Arts Doula workshop was such a success that I have a Kauai workshop in the works as well for later this year. Details to be announced soon...

I am so delighted that returning to Oregon, the first spring flowers are persistently budding forth from the cold wet ground. The days are perceptively longer and the air is a touch warmer this week.

Inspirations and motivation for new projects and ideas are as well blooming, and I can't wait to see what the garden of life will grow this year.

Right now I'm planning for my Co-Creative Energy Healing class in a few weeks at the Tamarack Wellness Center, and enjoying spring in Eugene.