Simply Healthy Workshops 2009

But the most daring thing is to create stable communities ....... -Kurt Vonnegut

WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE
All Workshops take place in the Ivy Tech College Depot, 301 N. Morton St. (7th and Morton St) $13/15 - and Students/Seniors - $10/12 for the day. Ticket available at Wandering Turtle Art Gallery and Bloomingfoods Grocery Stores. http://www.simplyhealthyfair.net/tickets.htm

TIME

WORKSHOP and PRESENTATIONS

9:00AM to 12:00 PM

Diana Leafe Christian - "Important Things to Consider when Contemplating Developing Communities of Any Scale.

9:00AM

A Nation of Farmers: Defeating the Food Crisis on American Soil
How City Farmers, Backyard Chicken Enthusiasts, Victory Gardeners, Small Family Farms, Kids in Edible Schoolyards, Cooks in their Kitchens and Passionate Eaters Everywhere Can Overthrow our Destructive Industrial Agriculture, Chase the Wolf from Our Door, Restore Real, Jeffersonian Democracy, and Give us Hope For Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness in a Changing World. Aaron Newton

10:00Am

Politics of Health Care: The Future of Complementary Therapies. What is the future of natural health care in America? Is it the wave of the future or destined to be outlawed? Explore these topics and more in this presentation/discussion.
Scarlett Winters

10:00AM- 12:00AM

Reclaiming Your Innate Healing Power: Thomas Capshew This experiential workshop uses self-reflective exercises designed to assist participants in uncovering belief patterns they have adopted which limit their own power to heal. Two common sources of these limiting belief patterns are our faith traditions and western science, both of which externalize our healing power. The facilitator will create safe space for participants to contemplate their own life experiences, to access their inner knowing, and to expand their awareness of the power within them to heal themselves.

11:00AM

"Introduction to Zen Meditation" - Kozan Koudelka - This workshop explains how to do zazen,or Zen sitting meditation, and offers an opportunity for questions and answers about Zen Buddhism. Led by an ordained priest from Sanshin Zen Community. The practice of zazen (za: sitting; zen: meditation) is central to the practice of Soto Zen Buddhism. Eihei Dogen, the 13th century founder of Soto Zen in Japan, called his practice of zazen shikantaza, or "just sitting".

11:00AM

"An Introduction to Acupuncture" Kellie Osmon, MS, L.Ac. - This lecture is entertaining and informative, highlighting the differences and similarities between Eastern and Western healthcare philosophies. Attendees will also be informed on what to expect from an Acupuncture treatment and be able to obsereve a demonstration of commonly used Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques.

Kellie Osmon will present a talk "On the Healing Properties of Foods" during the Local Food Dinner.
Osmon Chiropractic Center, 1332 W. Arch Haven Ave. Ste. C, Bloomington, IN 47403; 812-333-7447 Vendor, http://www.drosmon.com

11:00AM

Please Don’t Sniff the Essences! - Nanci Wesling of featherhawk essences - Why? Because they have no fragrance! Essences capture the healing patterns of nature in water. Taken internally, they are safe for people and animals of all ages, and they have no chemical side effects. Let go of unconscious habits and patterns and reclaim your inner truth, magnificence and soul purpose.

12:00PM

Lunch Break and Book Signings! AAron Newton and Thomas Capshew Book Signings, Noon in the Ivy Tech Depot lobby.

1:00PM

Yes, Reiki for PTSD! Join this discussion and learn why RPWA wants your support in offering the wellness project to serve Veterans and persons who have experienced domestic violence and want to move toward embracing tools that empower and support their wellness. Patricia C. Coleman RSMT

1:00PM

"How to Stay Young the First 100 Years" is a no-nonsense, holistic approach to slowing the aging process. Dr. Brandon Osmon, CSCS will examine how natural healthcare combined with proper nutrition, exercise and various other factors play a vital role in our health and our future. This is a presentation you will not want to miss."How to Stay Young the First 100 Years" -Osmon Chiropractic Center, 1332 W. Arch Haven Ave. Ste. C, Bloomington, IN 47403; 812-333-7447 Vendor, http://www.drosmon.com

1:00PM

"Cut the Carbon from your Garden" - Lucille Bertuccio - What can the individual do about global climate change? It seems like such a huge problem that we often become paralyzed. Yet, there is so much that individuals can do if they think about the issues and visualize the solutions. In our gardens, for example, so much of what we do has unintended consequences. This discussion/lecture will encourage interested gardeners to think about the actions they take in their garden and suggest changes that would positively impact their and their family’s health, their local environment and even their garden expenditures.

2:00PM

"Heart Centered Love Meditation", is about you taking a little time for loving you. Patricia C. Coleman

2:00PM

"Introduction to Transition Town Bloomington" - Dex Conaway- How can our community transition from non-renewable resource dependency to local resilience and vitality as werespond to the converging challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change? This power point presentation documents the challenges and opportunities we face when we can no longer depend upon outside sources to survive and thrive. The Initiating Group of Transition Bloomington is dedicated "to help revitalize our local community to live simply and abundantly within the limits of the Hoosier HIlls bioregion while enhancing the present and future well-being of all life on Earth."

2:00PM

COMMUNITY AS THE CONTEXT FOR OUR LIVES - Bill Land - An "enlightened residential development" must be designed differently, function with a higher degree of cooperation and even improve the communication connection between residents if this new community model is going to enhance our lives at a higher level. Bill Land writing in the September/ October issue of Branches writes about building "connections" as the key to creating a viable community.

3:00PM-

Farm Incubators: Growing New Farmers - Aaron Newton - Farm Incubators provide a way for Americans to become active in the relocalization of food systems needed to provide people with better, more accessible food. We need more farmers and Farm Incubators are one way of growing them!

3:00PM

The Winter Market; Supporting Local Food Year Round - Join local growers, consumers and representatives from the Bloomington Winter Farmers Market for an interactive round-table discussion. Learn what is available at market, why winter market is different than in summer, and how you can support our vibrant local food economy year round.. Please contact Kim Kanney, LGG Director, 929-8890, with questions.

4:00PM - UU Church

Moderated Community Conversation with Marti Crouch with Diana Leafe
Christian, Lucille Bertuccio, Dave Parsons, Marcia Veldman, FREE -
Unitarian Universalist Church, Saturday, 4:00pm

After a day of activities, end the evening listening at the 4th sound concert!

7:00pm - UU Church

Healing Sound Concert

Key Note	is author of Creating a Life Together: Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities and Finding Community: How to Join an Ecovillage or Intentional Community. Editor of Communities magazine for 14 years, she publishes "Ecovillages," a free online publication www.EcovillageNews.org. Diana leads workshops, offers consultations on process and
communication issues, and speaks at conferences internationally. Her articles have appeared in Mother Earth News, Cohousing magazine, Permaculture Activist, and the Encyclopedia of Community. She's been interviewed by Time Magazine, the New York Times, Harper's Magazine, AARP magazine, New Dimensions Radio, Peak Moment TV, NPR, and the BBC. She writes about consensus and process and communication skills for the website of the Cohousing Association of the U.S. http://www.cohousing.org/blog/937. Diana lives at Earthaven Ecovillage in North Carolina. http://www.DianaLeafeChristian.org
"Ecovillages: Where They Are, What They're Doing, Why They're Important" With over 400 photos, this presentation shows how ecovillages worldwide integrate aspects of ecological, economic, and social/cultural/spiritual sustainability: * permaculture design * natural building * renewable energy/off-grid power * alternative technology * sustainable agriculture * Earth-restoration projects * international peace activism * service to specific populations in need * local currencies * on-site cottage industries * participatory decision-making * conflict resolution * process and communication skills for bonding and connecting. Diana shows why ecovillagers are devoted to developing these ecological settlements, how ecovillages are beneficially influencing the wider culture, and how ecovillages will most likely affect patterns of human settlement in the near future. The presentation covers intentional community-style ecovillages in the Industrialized North, ecologically aware traditional villages in the Global South, and sustainability education centers in both hemispheres. Examples include ecovillage projects in North America, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The presentation is an hour and 10 minutes, with time for questions afterwards. What People Say About Diana's Ecovillage Slide Show: "Simply unforgettable. Diana delivers it with great style, wit, and heart, not to mention an encyclopedic authority borne of nearly two decades at the forefront of the intentional communities movement. All I can say is, 'Don't miss it!'" --Daniel Drasin, Greenbrae, California "An amazing, inspiring presentation." --Liz Walker, EcoVillage at Ithaca, New York "Terrific! Diana is both knowledgeable and an excellent presenter . . . very professional and in-touch with her audience." -- Alastair Lough, Transition Training Center, Portland Maine "The single best visual introduction to ecovillages I've seen. You maintain the humor, wisdom, and passion of your two indispensable books on finding and/or creating community. With only two days advance notice for the slide show, we packed the room here at Walnut Street Co-op, and I don't think anyone was disappointed. Highly recommended!" --Kenneth Mahaffey, Walnut Street Co-op, Berkeley, California "Thorough, insightful, and far-reaching, beautiful, and well-organized. People attending were mesmerized and could barely contain their questions and excitement." --Kat Steele, Oakland, California "Fascinating and eye-opening. Your deep knowledge, practical approach, and love for the great human adventure of ecovillage life is touching and inspiring. Your work --and your presentation is truly a treasure!" --Dave Nimmons, New York, New York "This engaging, fact-filled presentation is upbeat, humorous and highly entertaining -- each new slide and new topic (from composting toilets to rotational grazing) sparks an ever deepening sense of hope for the future." -- Angela Manno, New York, New York "I've never seen a better presentation . . . it helped me feel connected with people all over the planet who care about the same things I do." --Andi Feron, Common Fire Housing Co-op, Tivoli, New York "Meticulously researched and beautifully presented. Diana shows us how small groups of people are sustaining themselves with cooperation instead of competition; stewardship instead of exploitation; and self-reliance instead of reliance upon a self-destructing economy. By showing us that we are not helpless in these challenging times, she is giving us a reason to hope, innumerable ways of being creative, and positive ideals to work with as the structures of our societies crumble about us. I recommend her ecovillage slide show with all my heart!" --Carolyn North, Berkeley, California "Your presentation was very inspiring -- people here are still excitedly telling each other about it. I know it will bring our community some good ideas and actions." --Valorie Rockney, EcoVillage at Ithaca, New York