Thursday, July 30, 2009

News from the July 29, 2009 Meeting

Another amazing evening. As usual we begin and end our meetings with different types of meditations. The meeting began with a Shibashi exercise by Carol Shore. Shibashi is a gentle, beautiful and flowing qigong exercise routine that is both a joy to do and deeply relaxing. Not only were the movements beautiful and relaxing, but Carol's words created such beautiful imagery that made the entire experience joyful.

Some highlights from our meeting......

Tracy shared with us her experience of using Soul Coach Denise Linn's Magical Closet of Talents and Abilities - where you take a magical journey into a mystical closet to activate amazing qualities and talents within your life. You can read more about Denise Linn's work on this website. You can also visit Denise Linn's official website or listen to her show on Hay House radio.

Pat spoke to us about inviting a "quantum touch" healer to share his experience with us at our August or September meeting. Quantum touch is a powerful, yet easy to learn, method of natural healing (or energy healing). Everyone has the innate ability to help ourselves and others. You can read more about it on this website about Quantum-Touch.

We ended our meeting with a Qigong breathing exercise and meditation for healing.

Our August meetings:

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Qigong Conference in Tampa

Several of our members attended the Qigong Revolution conference in Tampa recently. Here is a summary from Patricia who attended the conference.

"Corrine, Jannette, and I recently attended the 4-day Qigong revolution from Saturday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 14 at the Indian Cultural Center just west of Dale Mabry near Linebaugh Avenue in Tampa. There were 650 people all equipped with yoga mats. Jeff Primaz taught most of the classes.

We did the basic "Warrior Breath" which was a powerful clearing breathing technique. Jeff demonstrated and also showed video of graphics which helped to imagine what was happening with the Qi (life energy). He also did a major demonstration on raw, organic foods blended in a 3hp blender for optimal health. One of his books include the entire workshop presented including all the powerpoint slides, his 3 Qigung techniques, what he believes the theory of why Qigung works, and a presentation on Sacred Geometry. Jeff did a great job of describing and demonstrating the techniques. We did group breathing of series of 9 breaths, which culminated in a hand-holding meditation. We began feeling the Qi, forgiving all, moving the Qi around the enormous circle, praying for Tampa, the United States, leaders, the World, those in war, the poor, the children, and all on earth. To me this was the most powerful exercise we in all four days. Then we learned to incorporate the techniques into an improvisatory moving method of Qigung similar to Tai-chi. This was an excellent experience of being in the "Qi" throughout moving all around the room, pulling it in, sending it out, strengthening it and so much more. For $99, it was well worth the experience."

You can see the event lineup, the products, and everything else on their website. Please e-mail us if you are interested and Patricia will be happy to share more information with you.

Conversations With Robyn

Robyn Walker is an Australian Talk Show Host. She is as popular in Australia as Oprah is in the U.S. On her show Conversations With Robyn, she interviews people like Gregg Braden, Bruce Lipton and many others in areas such as Personal Development, Mind/Body Science, Community, Sustainability, Holistic Health and Spirituality. You will enjoy the videos on her website, as well as on Youtube.

Here is a video of Robyn with Six Sensory Spiritual Teacher Sonia Choquette. You can get to Part 2 and the rest of the videos by clicking on the Part 2 video icon that scrolls at the bottom of the screen when Part 1 ends. Enjoy!

Core Health

Dr. Ed Carlson is the founder of the Core Health process which teaches you how to expand your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energies. Visit the Core Health website to gain more understanding of Core Health and the Energy Essentials research.

The Eden Group is working on having Dr. Ed Carlson speak to us at our monthly meetings. We have also been given a special discount on one of the popular classes entitled "Heart Forgiveness" in Tampa. We need a minimum of 5 members - please contact the Eden Group for more details if you are interested.

Here is a video of Dr. Ed Carlson with an introduction to Core Health.


Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Energetics of Healing by Dr. Carolyn Myss

In this video, The Energetics of Healing, you see bestselling author and medical intuitive, Dr. Myss present her groundbreaking views on the human energy system and the unseen obstacles to total wellness. She guides us through the seven chakra centers and correlates them with daily practices for learning the spiritual language of the body.

There are 2 volumes, so make sure you check them all out. Each part is only 10 minutes long, and you can stop and resume as time permits.

Emotional Freedom Technique

According to Wikipedia, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a form of alternative psychotherapy. It is based on the theory that negative emotions are caused by disturbances in the body's energy system and that tapping on acupuncture points while focusing on a specific traumatic memory balances the system, thereby neutralizing the negative emotion.

Here is a step by step demonstration of how EFT works:



If you want to know more, check out this website from the World Center for EFT.

Bruce Lipton's The Biology of Belief

New sciences like Epigenetics is an amazing discovery in the field of medicine. For years, scientists assumed that cancer was caused by irreversible damage to some genes in our body. But in the last few years, a much more complex picture has emerged. It shows that some cancers are caused by epigenetic changes—tiny chemical tags that accumulate over time and can turn genes on or off. Unlike genetic damage, epigenetic changes can sometimes be reversed, and with treatments that are far less toxic to the patient.

Genetics may tell us that we are at high risk for certain types of diseases. However, with epigenetics scientists have discovered that this need not be true. We inherit genes, however what we eat, drink, think, feel and how we live life has an impact on the chemical tags that can turn a gene on or off. Check out this illuminating PBS video on Epigenetics.

I am a believer of the mind/body connection and the world of alternative and complementary medicine. The belief that your mind plays an important part in the overall welfare of your entire being and that sickness is not related to just one body part. Over the years, I have read many books on these topics. This book shows you how all that "woo woo" stuff relates to science.

Author Dr. Bruce Lipton is a former medical school professor and research scientist. His experiments have examined in great detail the processes by which cells receive information. The implications of this research radically change our understanding of life. It shows that genes and DNA do not control our biology; that instead DNA is controlled by signals from outside the cell, including the messages emanating from our positive and negative thoughts. Dr. Lipton’s research is hailed as a major breakthrough showing that our bodies can be changed as we retrain our thinking.

If you are fascinated by the workings of the human body and mind, then this book is a must. And if you are a non-believer of the mind/body connection and think that it is all hokus pokus, then this book is for you too.Definitely a hopeful future for all us, as it relates to our health.

Here is a video on the same topic entitled "The Biology of Perception" by Bruce Lipton.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Gregg Braden's Fractal Time

Gregg Braden talks about his latest book, Fractal Time on Coast to Coast AM radio. He merges the ancient understanding of cycles with modern views of nature's patterns. Gregg Braden says: Such patterns or fractals repeat on a cyclic basis following the rhythms of nature. Therefore, we can predict the return of these conditions. Right now, we are nearing the end of a 5,125 year cycle, as shown in the Mayan calendar. Great civilizations in the past have collapsed at this juncture due to earth changes, and we are going to have to work together in a cooperative manner in order to not just survive, but to transcend. 2012 marks the end of a world age, and as we move into a direct alignment with the energy source in the center of our galaxy, we will see profound effects on the Earth.

Are we prepared? How can we get ready for this phenomenal alignment that we are fortunate enough to witness? Check out his talk.

Oprah's Soul Series

Oprah Winfrey is inspirational on many levels. The Oprah Soul Series is a collection of dialogues that Oprah has with guests about her favorite subject, the evolution of the soul. Tune in and check out these interesting and thought-provoking conversations on her website.

Gregg Braden's The Science of Miracles

The Eden Group's first Gregg Braden book was "The Science of Miracles". He talks about some revelations that demonstrate why we are not limited by the laws of physics and biology as we know them today. Why our DNA is a code that we can change and “upgrade” by choice. These revelations show us that we can reverse disease, redefine aging, create peace between nations, and even change reality itself through the focused power of belief and heart-based emotion. I have read Shakti Gawain's book "Creative Visualization" and practice it in my life daily. Braden's book, however, incorporates the science behind it and goes much deeper.

In a nutshell - we know that everything in our world is connected. That there is a subtle energy field that exists around us - an intelligent energy field. He shares 3 experiments conducted by physicists and the military that prove that our DNA actually communicates with this energy field. Princeton Physicist, John Wheeler believed that we live in a "participatory" Universe. He believed that there is a constant dialogue between us and the energy around us, that we create it as we live. Which means, we can change things.

Here is a teleseminar on Gregg Braden's book "The Science of Miracles". It is split into 7 parts, but if you take the time, it will change the way you see things forever. If not, at least a different perspective. I promise.

Some Interesting Books To Read

The New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra

The History of God by Karen Armstrong

The Initiation by Elizabeth Haich

Where People Fly and Water Runs Uphill: Using Dreams to Tap the Wisdom of the Unconscious by Rev. Jeremy Taylor

Discover the Power Within You by Eric Butterworth

The Seeker's Guide by Elizabeth Lesser

The Instruction by Ainsley MacLeod

Crossing to Avalon by Jean Shinoda Bolen

When Things Fall Part: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron

Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain

Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton

Urgent Message From Mother by Jean Shinoda Bolen

Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination For Personal Growth by Robert A. Johnson

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Welcome To Our World

The Eden Group began with the meeting of two people who knew from the moment they met that their destiny was entwined. Patricia and Kala met while volunteering at the Arts In Medicine Program at the Moffitt Cancer & Research Center. Their vision of creating a group of like minded people who were on a spiritual journey came to fruition in July 2008. Even though they did not know who would be part of this group, their belief in the "build it and they will come" philosophy became a reality.

Today the Eden Group is made of a diverse group of individuals - all on their own journey of self-discovery, awareness and spirituality. Our vision - to facilitate the creation of Eden groups in different parts of the world, all enjoined by links to each other. A wonderful way for all of us to learn and share our own journeys and stories.

Won't you join us?