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Showing posts with label community events. Show all posts


Awesome Seminar on Health and Wellness.. for free!

By Anonymous , In , 6:47 AM

Check this out! an AWESOME wellness seminar is giving away scholarhsips for this weekends conference at Georgetown U! For more info..
http://bbrconsulting.us/?page_id=12


*MY FRIEND JILL is helping to spread the word and has Scholarships ( 20!!!) to give away.. email her or mention scholarship at registration.. Jill Minneman

hope to see you there!!


Look at the AGENDA!

7:00 AM Check-In
8:30 AM WELCOME AND PROGRAM INTRODUCTION: Doro Bush Koch, Tricia Reilly Koch, Dean Robert Manuel, Georgetown University, School of Continuing Education
SESSION ONE THE POWER OF POSSIBILITIES:
Dr. Richard H. Carmona, Vice Chairman, CEO Health Division, Canyon Ranch; 17th U.S. Surgeon General. Dr. Carmona will focus on shifting the paradigm of healthcare from treatment to prevention, stressing that lifelong healthy living is a key component of medical care. Passionate about eliminating health disparities, he will discuss the importance of education among the American public on health issues so that they can make informed choices.
SESSION TWO NUTRITION 101:
Johnny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. Jonny Bowden´s practical advice will emphasize natural healing, diet, fitness, and nutritional foods and how incorporating them into your daily life is easier then you think. He will give us advice from his numerous New York Times Best-Seller, including The 150 of the Healthiest Foods, The Healthiest Meals on Earth and The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer.
  GET UP AND MOVE! Five minute quick stretch
SESSION THREE SO YOU THINK YOU´RE DOING WHAT IT TAKES TO BE HEALTHY?:
Dr. Michael Roizen, Physician, Chief Wellness Officer, Cleveland Clinic, Creator of the Real Age concept and NYT’s bestselling Author of the YOU series. Dr. Roizen will cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of maintaining a healthy weight as we age, to the prevention of aging through simple (but persistent) changes in lifestyle. He will also focus on the implementation of his RealAge concept into everyday life. These Topics stem from the many common questions he is asked as Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic.
12:15 PM LUNCH TIME Bring your mat for yoga with Beryl Bender Birch 12:45. Be back at your seats by 1:20 p.m.
SESSION FOUR TREATING MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY, AND ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITHOUT MEDICATION: Dr. Robert Hedaya, Georgetown University. More and more, health care providers rely on medications for treatment of depression, anxiety and Attention Deficit Disorder. Yet these medications much if not most of the time work partially, at best. In addition, there are frequent side effects, both in the short term and long term. Dr. Hedaya will explore cutting edge, science based tools, used in the Whole Psychiatry model, which allow people to achieve better mental (and physical!) health, with less medicine.
SESSION FIVE SAVING THE PLANET (AND OURSELVES!) – ONE BREATH AT A TIME:
Beryl Bender Birch, Director/Founder, The Hard & Soft Yoga Institute, Author of Power Yoga, Beyond Yoga and Boomer Yoga. Beryle will show you by slowly learning to pay attention, through the practice of movement, breathing, and meditation, we can begin to quiet our noisy brain, see more clearly, turn on the relaxation response, deal with our high-stress culture, and become happier, healthier, calmer, more content, and more conscious.
SESSION SIX REFLECTIONS ON THE ART OF LIVING AND HEALING:
Dr. Bernie Siegel, Physician and Author of Love, Medicine and Miracles. Dr. Siegel will reflect on the art of living and healing. He will discuss his experiences over the last 30 years with people who are confronting life´s physical and emotional challenges. Survival behavior patterns will be outlined, as well as the role of love, hope, humor, spirituality, desire and intention. The interplay of mind and body memories, thoughts, feelings and their role in our life and health will be discussed.
4:15 pm
CLOSING REMARKS
CLOSING REMARKS AND ACTION PLAN FOR PARTICIPANTS
Doro Bush Koch, Tricia Reilly Koch, and Therese Burch





http://bbrconsulting.us/?page_id=12



Midwifery Vs. OB Care.. thus far.

By Anonymous , In , , 5:48 PM

This past week I have told a number of students and friends what my thoughts/experience on OB/GYN care vs. Midwifery care has bee...

a little background.. Saylor was born with an OB/GYN ( who was fabulous, Dr. Deena Kleinerman) at Sibley. It was a medicated birth and pretty typical as far as first labor and delivery goes. As for my prenatal care, I would say,  it was good.  We had our appointments, she knew my name and we had a somewhat personal relationship. She answered questions that I had and was a pro in the delivery room. Giving me lots of time( 3 hours!) to push lil Saylor out.

When I was pregnant with my 2nd, the first person I told was Whitney Pinger, midfwife extraordinaire.   I was 2 weeks pregnant, and knew she probably already had a wait list for my due date! I was introduced to Whitney first by my prenatal students in Gtown. I had many students who chose Whitney to deliver their babies. As time passed, Whitney joined forces when we started the Holistic Moms Network DC Chapter, and became a supporter of lil omm, just as I became a supporter of her newly formed WISDOM midwifery community/outreach group . A fabulous community of moms who had delivered with her and her midwives , promoting midwifery care. When Whitney moved to GW a year ago, I seriously considered delivering with her and as soon as I confirmed that I was pregnant , that's when I placed the call. It's pretty amazing to be in the hands of such a birthing power house in DC, and to learn from her. She has so much knowledge, confidence and experience as a mother of 5 herself. Her spirit and energy is all her own, and I adore her.

In my experience thus far, I'll write more ( birth story) once Milo is actually on the outside of me.. but  regardless, a midwife is more like a family member, an auntie, that experienced elder who guides you through tough times. This pregnancy, I have had my fair share of ups and downs and the whole time she will hold my hand, rub my baby, talk to him, look at me in the eyes and ask how I am. She talks to me about what I am eating,  ask how I am being supported, and engages with me as a WHOLE person, and not just as a short term patient. This model works well for me, as this pregnancy has seen ups and down in my personal and professional and pregnancy life, all things I have wanted to share with my midwife.

For those who don't know- this group of midwives at GW see women in DC for well visits - so if you are interested in this type of care for all your womanly needs.. you can see them without being pregnant. It's also my tip to any of my friends who WANT to have children.. is to get in with them now when you are not pregnant, and that can give you a better chance of delivering with them once you are pregnant. ( Current patients get priority ) I know that Whitney and this practice generally have a 9-10 month "wait list" meaning they are full as soon as people know they are pregnant. So I suggest you go to a meet the midwife at the hospital if you are considering having children and see if this feels right to you!

More to come on this topic after he arrives..



Wisdome Midwifery

By Anonymous , In , 10:48 AM

Dearest WISDOM Women,

Wanted to remind you that it is the One Year Anniversary of moving our practice to GW!

We are having a party to celebrate our first year and our first 100 births at GW!

Friday, June 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Courtyard of The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
(on 22nd Street between Pennsylvania and I, a block from the Foggy Bottom Metro)

See Invitation attached and bring your friends and babies!

We will hang out, have some cake and lemonade, and I will be able to introduce you to the people at GW who have made this happen. I will be giving WISDOM Awards to several of them.  I hope you can join us.  Also let me know if you have time Friday am to help set up for the party.
Here is a reminder about our next event after this:

4th of July Midwifery Float
We are planning to have a Midwifery Float and March in the 4th of July Palisades Parade. The parade is a great time for the families of DC.

More info below and here: http://www.palisadesdc.org/parade.htm

I am hoping that one or several of you will help me organize the WISDOM Women for this fun event.  Let me know if you are interested in helping.
WISDOM blog
Follow events related to our practice on our blog:

http://wisdomwhc.blogspot.com

And let me know if you are interested in writing a post or birth story for the blog.



Blessings,
Whitney

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About our 4th of July Midwifery Float
The DC Affiliate of ACNM is hosting a float in the Palisades Community July 4th Parade.
http://www.palisadesdc.org/parade.htm

The theme is "WHERE'S MY MIDWIFE?" We are hoping that every practice in the area will be represented by its staff and clients.  We will meet at the start of the parade and march together, with our pregnant ladies! We have a truck (thank you to Erika Sawyer) at our disposal to house an eye-catching centerpiece.  What about a Pregnant statue of Liberty? What about holding a sign that says A Midwife is my right! Belly Casts draped over the truck sides?  Other Ideas are welcome!  Some posters will be available from the Affiliate but we hope that people will be creative in producing their own.  "MY MIDWIFE IS AT GW" "MY MIDWIFE IS AT HOME" "MY MIDWIFE IS AT THE FAMILY HEALTH AND BIRTH CENTER" etc.

The Palisades July 4th Parade is well-known in the city and attended by many more than those who live in the neighborhood.  City officials attend as well as families from all over the city.  This should prove to be a very fun way to promote each of our practices and midwifery care in general in the city.

WISDOM Midwifery Information Email
The George Washington University
Medical Faculty Associates



BabyLove DC collection this weekend in the Palisades!

By Mama Bear , In , , 9:31 AM

From the lovely Stacy Kerr...thank you for sharing with us!

BabyLoveDC will be collecting gently used baby gear, clothing & products for ages 0 - 6 years THIS SATURDAY FROM 9 - 1 AT THE PALISADES SAFEWAY. Please bring any donations by. The goods will immediately be donated to families in need right here in the DC area. No amount too big or too small!

Can't make it Saturday? Let me know and I will pick it up from your house and donate it for you on Saturday. No time for spring cleaning this week? BabyLoveDC has monthly drives throughout the city. Check the drive calendar at www.BabyLoveDC.org or shoot me a note.

BabyLoveDC is a local non-profit that works with dozens of community-based organizations to quickly get baby gear, clothing & products to families in need. Just last week, the new Sprinkles Cupcakes in DC honored the work of BabyLoveDC with a $25,000 donation! Please show Sprinkles your love (which really isn't so hard considering how delicious their cupcakes are!) and give a little shout out to BabyLoveDC while you're there.

Email Stacy with questions at stacyrose@gmail.com.



Help Babies + Mamas in Need: Diaper Drive

By Mama Bear , In , , 10:50 AM

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, a group of Glover Park mamas are organizing a diaper drive and community playdate to benefit a Wider Circle, which provides new mother/family services to low-income families.

In low-income households where diaper rationing occurs, babies can wear a single diaper all day. This increases the risk of health problems, from skin diseases to hepatitis. Plus, a baby crying non-stop from spending hours in a soiled diaper is more likely to be abused.

THE DRIVE:
Saturday, February 12-1:00-3:00 PM
We are collecting packs of diapers of all sizes and brands. Packs of diaper wipes are also welcome.

THE GLOVER PARK CHALLENGE: If every family that came to the Halloween Parade brings just 1 pack of diapers, we could give a Wider Circle over 3000 diapers. That would be an amazing help to the Wider Circle families.

THE LOCATION:
St. Alban's (3100 Wisconsin Ave, NW) is graciously serving as hosts the collection site and play date location. If you haven't visited Nourse Hall before, it's a beautiful, open, carpeted space-perfect for crawlers, toddlers and kids of all ages. So, after you drop off your donation, please feel free to relax and meet some of your fellow neighbors.

Check out our Facebook event page for more details and RSVP so we have enough snacks. Email me if you have questions.



Yoga & Parenting Workshop

By Mama Bear , In , , 10:58 AM

A great workshop from our friends at Tranquil Space...

Join Carol Collins Sunday January 2, 2011 3-5pm for a Yoga and Parenting Workshop!

Take some time in the the New Year to set your intentions! Join Carol and other parents for some reflection, vinyasa flow, and discussion on how you can bring yoga into your parenting. We will use the philosophical base of Patanjali''s Yoga Sutras and translate them into our everyday life as parents. We will flow through vinyasa yoga, reflect, share (optional) and end with a magnificent restorative practice to rejuvenate your energy after the holidays and enter the New Year relaxed and centered.

Omwork BEFORE the workshop: Spend 10-15 minutes observing your child (if you have more than one, do this for each child). Write down everything you observe in a journal. Bring your journal with you to the workshop This is for Parents Only.

Sign up on-line for $30. www.tranquilspace.com



Adopt a Cat!

By Mama Bear , In , 1:19 PM


Dena Kahn is working with Homeward Trails to find homes for 10 cats in need of good families. There will be an adoption event at Planet Pet in Adams Morgan this Saturday from 12- 3 PM. If you or someone you know might think of adopting, please come by.

Also, please help us spread the word!! If you have any questions, contact Dena.



YoKid - an organization close to our hearts!

By Mama Bear , In , 6:26 PM

Help support this amazing organization that brings yoga to kids who need it most!

YoKid's 3rd annual Wellness Weekend & Silent Auction is just around the corner...

FREE activities for adults and children
November 13th & 14th
lululemon athletica ~ Georgetown

Saturday, November 13th
5:00-5:30: Open bidding/information opportunities
5:30 – 6:15: Healthy Movement Presentation by Hoop Dance DC
6:30 -7:15: Making Nutrition a Core Value for Your Family w/Whole Foods Market Eating Specialist Amanda Louden
7:15-8:00: Open bidding/information opportunities

Sunday, November 14th
2:00-4:30: YoKid Challenge: Can you do 108 Sun Salutations?
4:45- 5:30: Healthy Eating w/Takeyah Young of Core Connection Lifestyle AND Monica Silvestro
5:30-6:00:
Open bidding/information opportunities/YoKid Video presentation

Event Sponsors Include:
Budding Yogis, Capitol Hill Yoga, lil omm yoga(!), quiet mind yoga, Radiance Yoga Studio, Yoga Alliance, Dawn Wilson of Keller Williams Realty, and Jen Walker Realty.!

Wondering which event to choose? The big part of the weekend is the YoKid Challenge on Sunday, November 14th, 2:00-4:30 at lululemon athletica, Georgetown. Adults and children will challenge themselves to see how many sun salutations they can do (the goal: 108)! Some of our students are in need of sponsors because many of the adults in their immediate community are not available to support their efforts. If you would like to adopt a child to sponsor please sign up! (Sponsors commit to donating $.05-$1.00 for each sun salutation, up to 108 salutations, that the child completes.)

Get more info, sign up for events or sponsor a YoKid here.

Did you know that YoKid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization? All donations are tax-deductible. YoKid's program fees are based on a sliding scale designed so that ALL children can have access to yoga & meditation by qualified instructors.

Have further questions? Email us at info[at]lilomm[dot]com or contact
michele of YoKid / 703.475.0046



My Body Rocks!

By Anonymous , In , , 2:20 PM

What a creative, empowering way to share your birth story or meditate on the experience...My Body Rocks workshops start Tuesday 9/28.

All classes are taught by critically-acclaimed playwright, yoga nidra teacher and mother Karen Brody. http://www.mybodyrocksproject.com/page05.html

The My Body Rocks Project's Fall Workshops for moms and moms-to-be include:

My Body Rocks Pregnancy Circle

Mondays @ 6.30-7.30pm starting September 27

My Body Rocks Storytelling/Performance Workshop
on Cesareans and VBAC stories
Tuesday nights 5.30-7.30pm starting September 28

Private Guided Meditation Sessions for Moms
Bethesda and Chevy Chase, DC locations

For More Information: visit our website or call 646-460-9924.



DC Global Mala

By Anonymous , In , 6:07 AM

The DC global mala is an amazing celebration of yoga, community and peace -- all for a good cause. Not to mention our very own Sarah Walter is helping to organize it. Read more to learn what it's all about...

Join DC yogis and activists of all traditions in 108 Sun Salutations for peace and healing. Composed of 108 beads, the mala is symbolic of the prayer for peace, hope and charity. The purpose of the Global Mala is to unite the global yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a “mala around the earth” through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108. This year's Mala will include a Dharma Talk, Demos, Fundamentals Clinic, 108 Sun Salutations, Yoga Nidra, Family Fun Activities and more!


Sept 26, 2010
10:30 – 2:30pm
Josephine Butler Center and Meridian Hill Park

11:00 – noon Dharma Talk and meditation @ The Josephine Butler Center
12:30 – 2:30pm 108 Sun Salutations and more in Meridian Hill Park


The Global Mala is open to everyone. You can buy tickets for individual portions of the day, or fundraise to $108 for 108 Sun Salutations. All proceeds will support the work of Anahata Grace.



Give a Little, Take a Little...lil omm Swaps

By Anonymous , In , , 12:29 PM

It's almost time for that big fall cleanup. As the days get shorter and school approaches, we all look around, take stock, and think, "where did all this stuff come from?"

lil omm to the rescue! Don't forget about two swaps always happening at the studio...

Playroom Toy Swap
Our playroom room isn't that different from your pile of toys at home. The kids have favorites, only to love something else the next week. To keep everyone happy, all are invited to bring toys/books your kids no longer love, and take toys your kids love now. And then repeat, repeat, repeat for happy campers all around (and fewer trips to the toy store).

Book Swap
In the reception area, you'll find a big basket of books and magazines. Feel free to bring some you'd like to share, and take what you'd like to read. Anything is fair game...share and share alike!

Stay tuned for other one-day swaps this fall: clothes, baby gear, etc...have an idea? Share it with us!



Acupuncture & Meditation for Moms

By Anonymous , In , , 8:55 AM

Are you in a need of a little soothing yourself? The Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington is coming to the rescue! On July 22nd, they will be holding FREE acupuncture and guided meditation sessions courtesy of DC MindBody in exchange for unopened packs of diapers.

To set up an appointment or if you have any questions, please call The Breastfeeding Center at 202.293.5182.

We look forward to seeing you there!

P.S. - in case you haven't crossed paths with BCGW, it's an amazing place with incredible resources on breastfeeding, baby care, etc. All classes are donation-based and incredibly informative. They have lactation consultants, baby/nursing-related products, one of the best selections of nursing bras in the area, etc. And it's all for a great cause - spreading the word about the benefits of breastfeeding!



The 30 Day Challenge: Time is Running Out!

By Anonymous , In , , 5:05 PM


This July, lil omm is joining with the rest of DC yoga community to support the Citizen Effect 30 Day Yoga Challenge — an effort that aims to fully fund a foster home for children in South Africa. As a studio, we are sponsoring the challenge, and as a community, we hope to have strong participation. Please think about joining this effort for yourself, for the cause, and to connect with others in the lil omm community! Here's how it works:

1. Register at Citizen Effect for $30 and set your fundraising goal.
2. Work on getting friends and family to sponsor you and donate on your personal page.
3. Enjoy free or discounted classes at DC's top yoga studios.
4. Get started at the kick-off event on June 30th with free yoga in Meridian Hill Park.
5. Celebrate your achievement at lululemon athletica Georgetown on August 5th.


And...don't forget about all that will be happening at lil omm!

Building Your Home Practice
Saturday, June 26th
1 pm - 3 pm

We'll discuss how to build a flow, how poses compliment one another, and how to be safe when you can't make it to the studio.
Cost: FREE for Yoga Challenge participants, suggested donation of $10 for anyone else - all are welcome!

Yoga Challenge participants will enjoy FREE classes on Fridays.

Yoga Challenge participants will get 10% off a 5-class pass for the month of July — in addition to great deals at other DC studios.


Remember: 100% of the funds raised will go to The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project to build and maintain a foster home in Cloetesville, South Africa. This is a great cause and will prove to be an amazing experience for anyone who participates. Just think about all you can learn about yourself, your practice, and the world simply by taking the time to focus on your practice each day.

We hope you'll join us! Stay tuned for more information, including who else in your classes is taking the challenge...don't forget to sign up by Friday June 25th!!!



Free Prenatal Yoga with Pleasance and Rayna!

By Anonymous , In , , 7:40 AM


Come support Pleasance and Rayna and many other yoga teachers @ Lulu Logan! A week of free classes and events celebrating babies and the adults who love them...

No pre-registration required.
Email or call with questions: autumn@yogachai.com, 202-746-YOGA(9642)
All classes/events at LuLuLemon Logan Circle, 1461 P St. NW

Schedule of Events:
Tues. June 15, 9-10am Pilates for Mommies (Rayna from Lil Omm)
Tues. June 15, 10:30-11:30am Stroller Tour of U St. Neighborhood (Autumn from YogaChai)
Weds. June 16, 9-10am Baby & Me Yoga (Carol Collins)
Thurs. June 17, 9-10am Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies (Autumn from YogaChai)
Thurs. June 17, 10:30-11:30am Stroller Tour of Dupont Circle (Autumn from YogaChai)
Fri. June 18, 9-10am 9-10am Prenatal Yoga (Pleasance from Lil Omm)
Fri. June 18, 3:30-5pm Baby Happy Hour Meet and Greet!

*All classes are intended for newborns through pre-crawlers.
*Babies and kids of all ages are welcome at the stroller tours and the Baby Happy Hour.



Bringing Ayurveda into the Home

By Anonymous , In , 4:48 PM

In follow up of the inspiring Holistic Moms Network meeting about Ayurveda, we wanted to pass along that the fabulous speaker, Brigid Rauch, is offering a number of classes that will dive deeper into the subject of Ayurveda, the "sister science" of yoga.

Brigid is a resident of the Shanti Yoga Ashram in Bethesda. MD since 2007. She has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching prenatal, post-natal, and children’s yoga since 2007. In gratitude for the benefits that Ayurveda and Yoga have imparted to her roles as a mother and teacher, she shares this important knowledge with other yoga teachers, moms, and moms to-be.

Classes being offered at the ashram on East-West Highway in Bethesda include:
Ayurveda Basics
Ayurveda for Pregnancy Weekend Intensive
Ayurveda for Mothers Part I

Click on the classes above for more information about content, registration and scheduling. And learn more about Brigid and the Shanti Yoga Ashram at yogamamadc.com!



Lil Omm...coming to a neighborhood near you!

By Anonymous , In , , 1:46 PM

It's summer, which means it's time to get outside and connect with our neighbors! Visit us at these local events in the coming weeks, come support the community, and have a great time with your family.

Glover Park Day
Date: Saturday, 6/5
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Guy Mason Recreation Center
Join us for a free outdoor Family Yoga class @ 2:45pm!

Celebrate Mama DC
Date: Sunday, 6/13
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: University Yard on the GW campus (20th & H NW)
Come support mom-owned businesses and businesses that provide support for families! Plenty of activities and music for the little ones.

Palisades July 4th Parade!
Date: July 4th
Time: 10:45 AM
Location: Line up at the Safeway on Mac Arthur...the parade runs down MacArthur to the rec center (Palisades Park)
If you haven't experienced the Palisades 4th of July, it's an event not to miss. You'll never believe you're in the middle of the city (Firetrucks! Mayor Fenty throwing candy to the kids! A neighborhood cookout after the parade!) with its great small-town vibe. Lil Omm will be joining the rest of the community and marching in the parade - join us with your family for an experience you'll never forget!!!

Want to get involved? We are also looking for volunteers to help us at these various events. You can help us spread the love of lil omm by giving an hour or two of your time to help set up, talk to people with questions about our studio, or join us for the parade.

Interested? Get in touch with Pleasance @ info@lilomm.com



Save the D.C. Healthy Schools Act!

By Anonymous , In , 7:43 PM

Read on to learn more about this important bill and how you can sign the petition to show your support.

Last year, the DC Health Department found that 43% of students enrolled in city public schools were overweight or obese — one of the highest rates in the nation. On May 4, the DC City Council unanimously passed a groundbreaking piece of legislation called the ‘DC Healthy Schools Act’ to fight this problem. The Act raises nutritional standards, brings fresh, local fruits and vegetables to schools, triples the amount of physical and health education, creates school gardens, and expands school-based health and wellness programs.

The D.C. Healthy Schools Act is a landmark bill that will:

* substantially improve health, wellness, and nutrition in our schools
* raise the nutritional standards and improve the quality of school meals
* bring more fresh, local fruits and vegetables to schools
* triple the amount of and vegetables to schools
* triple the amount of physical and health education by adopting national standards
* create school gardens and support other environmental initiatives
* expand school-based health and wellness programs
* Ensure that low-income students have access to a nutritious breakfast every day

Despite these incredible efforts to grow healthy children, the corporate lobby is fighting to stop this initiative. Coke, Pepsico and Dr. Pepper-Snapple and their super-sized lobby firm the American Beverage Association (ABA) are fighting the means to fund this bill: an additional penny-per-ounce of soda dedicated to healthy schools. ABA has already spent $5.4 million nationwide this year on expensive advertising and backdoor lobbying gimmicks. That’s why we need your help!

The proposed D.C. Healthy Schools Revenue Act would fund this initiative by:

* adding a one-cent-per-ounce tax to sugar-sweetened beverages to fight obesity
* the tax WOULD NOT include diet soda, non-caloric beverages, juices, milk, and water
* the soda tax would be imposed on distributors - NOT our small, local businesses. It would not apply to concentrated syrup, which is primarily sold to restaurants and bars

If you support this bill, sign the petition and share the link with friends! Every signature counts.



Holistic Moms DC: Ayurveda for the Family

By Anonymous , In , , 8:41 AM



Interested in how you can incorporate yoga into your family's life off the mat? This event fits perfectly with lil omm's mission. HMN is a great organization. Check it out and learn more about other HMN activities!

What: Holistic Moms DC June 2010 Meeting
When: Tuesday, June 1, 6:30-8:30 pm
Topic: Ayurveda for the Family


On Tuesday, June 1, the DC Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network will welcome Anne Thiel, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, who will teach us how to incorporate the healing science of Ayurveda into the care of our families.

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian healing science that is often considered the “sister science” of yoga. It was developed by “rishis” (seers) through observing the world and human beings around us. Also coined “medicine of nature”, at its core, Ayurveda seeks to teach us how to live in harmony with nature, with its cyclical rhythm, but also with the way nature’s energies manifest in us. Ayurveda captures this manifestation of energies and how it plays out in human beings in the concept of doshas, or constitutional body types. Understanding yours and your child’s body types can go a long way toward preventing illness and furthering health and even happiness. In this session, Anne will discuss the basic tenets of Ayurveda and the three main forms of constitutional body types. She will teach us how to determine our and our childrens’ body types, imbalances that are likely to occur for each type, and how we can be proactive about preventing them.

Anne Thiel is an Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant. She was first formally introduced to Ayurveda in an Ayurveda/Thai Yoga training in 2005 and completed Kripalu’s School of Ayurveda program in 2007. Anne is passionate about the wisdom of this ancient Indian healing science and seeks to help clients identify lifestyle changes that allow them to find more balance and harmony in their lives. Anne has been offering workshops in the DC area for the past few years and also works with clients on a one-to-one basis.

Our "Ayurveda for the Family" meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Park Public Library, 3310 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008. There is street parking in Cleveland Park, and the library is also metro accessible through the Cleveland Park Metro/Red Line.

Kids are welcome!
Share your knowledge, experiences, and questions!

For more information, or to RSVP, email holisticmomsdc@gmail.com.

Also, see our website and blog!
Website: washingtondc.holisticmoms.org
Blog: holisticmomsdc.blogspot.com
Email: holisticmomsdc@gmail.com
Phone: 202-290-1855
Holistic Moms Network National Website