Gaia: Health and Fitness Professionals

Hi guys new to Gaia

http://nadirshah.gaia.com — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:38:48 GMT

Hello you beautiful people,
Im new to Gaia and someone whose looking to get into the fitness network, so that i can make a difference and also learn from people along the way.
Ive just started on the road of becoming a certified professional after living and breathing fitness for the last 5 years.

Id love to make new friends on this network and also would love your advice. Check out by blog at fitjunction.com to see if you have any insights. Ive just started it but rest assured, there will be a lot of content there. And who better to comment than you wonderful people

Download a Free Yoga Website Design Here

http://everett.gaia.com — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:36:45 GMT

If you want to start a yoga website but can't afford to hire a graphic designer, look no further. Click here to get your free yoga website design - no strings attached!

Bellates(TM) Pilates for Bellydancers at TQNW

http://bellydanceyourbliss.gaia.com — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:19:14 GMT

My husband, Greywolf, and I are pleased and honoured to be invited to teach a workshops in BellatesTM (Pilates for Bellydancers) and World Fusion Drumming at this year's Tribal Quest North West in Portland, OR August 1-5, 2007! Check out www.gypsycaravan.us/tqnw_main.htm to find out more details as they are made available! Hope to see and meet some of you there! Wednesday, August 1, 2007 Bellates(R) (Pilates for Bellydancers) 4:30 PM Having an extensive musculoskeletal anatomy background as a Licensed Massage Therapist, in addition to being a lifelong dancer (ballet, tap, jazz, modern,middle eastern, folkloric and Irish), and a classically trained and certified Pilates mat instructor; Bhrigha developed and trademarked Bellates!TM (Pilates for Bellydancers.) This truly unique class will really improve your dancing! You will learn to connect to your core, tone and strengthen your powerhouse, lengthen and elongate for a lean body, as well as learning proper bellydance body mechanics, stomach isolations, authentic belly rolls, proper breathing techniques, and basic bellydance moves done on a yoga-type mat. This class is challenging & open to all levels and assumes the student can get up and down from mat without assistance. DVD's will be available for purchase. We will also be performing one night as well - waiting for the schedule! Bright Blessings, Bhrigha www.bhrigha.com

New Pilates Pod

http://bellydanceyourbliss.gaia.com — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:28:24 GMT

Hey all~ Just wanted to let you know that I started a Pilates People pod and would welcome any who would like to join. :-) bright blessings, Bhrigha http://pods.zaadz.com/pilates

Add popular workshop to your massage business while earning CEUs

http://cuddleparty.gaia.com — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:19:35 GMT

Would you like to be able to... • Take the first step in adding a powerful workshop to your existing services and curriculum that will give you international exposure? • Earn 24.5 CEU's towards your massage license? • Lead workshops that leave your participants feeling touched, open, valued and nurtured? • Create safe, non-sexual space to explore intimacy on both on a personal and professional level? • Generate an environment where women and men communicate more authentically? • Create strong boundaries for yourself without shutting others down? Cuddle Party Facilitator Training is a weekend-long intensive program, accredited by the Alabama chapter of the AMTA, that is designed to provide you with the skills you need to create powerful, transformative workshops, including official Cuddle Party events. Whether you are new to running events for groups, or have been facilitating for years, this interactive, hands-on training will provide you with the tools you need to enhance your confidence, create new depth to your presentations, and improve your ability to create relatedness with just about anyone. If you don’t know what Cuddle Party is, go to www.cuddleparty.com to find out more about the non-sexual workshop and social event about communication, touch and intimacy. Get licensed to spoon by becoming trained and certified in what Marie Claire magazine has declared THE “hip, socializing trend” that’s sweeping North America and has spread to Canada, Australia, and the UK! Making headlines on CNN, Pen & Teller’s “Bullsh*t!”, Montel, People magazine, GQ, and on radio, television and print in at least 14 different languages across the globe, Cuddle Parties are a unique experience that you can add on to your existing curriculum of workshops and services. You will also learn: • Tools for building a strong, intimate community. • Advanced tools for handling rejection. • How to listen profoundly. • Techniques to create a powerful relatedness with strangers quickly and easily. • Communication techniques that open people up to discuss intimacy, desires, fears and needs… • How to be more open to others and able to give and receive comfortably. Cuddle Parties have profoundly changed people’s lives, and the Facilitator Training Weekend and Certification Programs are designed to teach you the skills that make this happen. The next Facilitators Training Programs will be held in: • March 2-4, 2007 - San Francisco, CA • June 8-10, 2007 - Seattle, WA • June 22-24, 2007 - Montgomery, AL • Sept 28-30, 2007 - New York, NY For syllabus information, visit www.cuddleparty.com/training/ Questions about Training? Email Reid and Marcia at info@cuddleparty.com or call 212.737.6368. For more info about CEU Hours, go to www.cuddleparty.com/about/amta.cfm or contact Len Daley at amtaalchapter@aol.com or call 334.264.4490. Space is limited at each weekend. Apply today to reserve your spot, and spread the word to your fellow massage peers! Cuddly yours, REiD Mihalko and Marcia Baczynski Creators of Cuddle Party

Professional Cuddler!

http://cuddleparty.gaia.com — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:41:59 GMT

Hey, everyone... My name is REiD and I'm a sex and relationship educator here in NYC. I design workshops and launch conversations around empowerment and communication, usually in the areas of sex and relationships. I'm best known for being the co-creator of Cuddle Party - http://www.cuddleparty.com, and am also the creator of a television show, Polly & Marie, which is currently beign shopped around Hollywood by Randy Jackson of American Idol fame. You can view the pilot's trailer here: http://www.pollyandmarie.com/General I'm looking forward to meeting more Zaadz'sters and playing and creating! Cuddly yours, REiD

Cuddling as a form of healing: CP Facilitator Training...

http://cuddleparty.gaia.com — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:36:06 GMT

If you've been curious about Cuddle Parties, I'm the guy who created this, and I've seen what amazing things people have gotten out of attending our workshops and our Facilitator Training Weekends. Cuddle Parties are even recognized by the American Massage Therapist Association (Cuddle Parties and our weekend training programs count towards CEU's for AMTA massage therapists - crazy, but true! - http://www.cuddleparty.com/about/amta.cfm) For those of you who might want to explore getting certified to lead these workshops, either as something to add to what you already offer or as a way of improving your facilitation skills, we're running a holiday registration special. Hope this is valuable to some of you... Hugs and health, REiD Register by Dec 31 and save $300 on any of 2007's Cuddle Party FACILITATOR TRAINING and CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS! March 2-4, San Francisco, CA June 8-10, Seattle, WA June 22-24, Montgomery, AL Sept 28-30, New York, NY Whether you are new to running events for groups, or have been facilitating for years, this interactive, hands-on training will provide you with the tools you need to enhance your confidence, create new depth to your presentations, and improve your ability to create relatedness with just about anyone. Already happening in four countries on three continents, Cuddle Party's unique approach to blending workshop with social event has everyone talking. Come learn the inner workings behind facilitating these communication and intimacy workshops from the creators themselves and see what's made Cuddle Party a global conversation in less than three years. Register by Dec 31 and receive $300 off the Training Weekend, or the Training and Certification program. Go to cuddleparty.com/training to learn more and to register today... If you are a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, the Training Weekend counts towards 24.5 CEUs! Fulfill on your CEU requirments while taking the first step towards a valuable add-on workshop to your exiisting masage business. A great idea for any and all healers, instructors and workshop leaders looking to expand their offerings, come be a part of our community of certified Cuddle Party Facilitators and a growing phenomenon! "Of ALL the workshops I’ve attended, the Cuddle Party Facilitator Training has given me the most practical and useful tools to create and maintain direct, open and honest communication with EVERYONE in my life DAILY." - Tracy Ross, massage therapist & certified Cuddle Party Facilitator More information at cuddleparty.com/training or call Cuddle Party co-creator Marcia Baczynski at 212-737-6368

What I do/who I am Kieba w/ Raw Fitness BootCamp body-mind-spirit

http://Kieba.gaia.com — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 02:42:10 GMT

Aloha All
if you read my Bio you will find that I have an Awesome unlike any other "boot camp" in Hawaii on the Big Island
cater to 1-4 people for 1 day or a week retreat
please see www.bodytemplebootcamp.com
I have been a professional Fitness trainer and Life Coach for over 20 yrs.
was competetive myself for years winning a few nice titles 12 yrs ago
now my mission is to bring the Living Healthy Light to others and "help" them through their personal metamorphasis to unlock and live their desires in the Body - Mind-Spirit they wish...achieve their goals and realize the "secret" of how to do this
all while enjoying organic living foods, playing,exploring and having wonderful adventures here on the Big Island...receiving Loving massages Experiencing LIFE to it's fullest and doing it with Passion               so very Life Changing for all
thank you for your time                        Please view my profile and be my friend....let's spread the word and share the Light !!!                           Namaste

Re: Introductions - Tell Us What You Do!

http://sandee.gaia.com — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 15:13:35 GMT

I am Sandee, am a technology and strategy consultant (sorry not a health related prof....I think I misunderstood the title :o ) and addressed as a big***** health freek. People think, I need to gain some weight, although I agree...but I just like to stay how I am. Love running outdoors...but coz of my travel schedule, generally end up in gym ( that too old hours ;-) )

Started doing yoga ...and it's been a great experience.....let's see how it goes!

Re: Introductions - Tell Us What You Do!

http://nonimom.gaia.com — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:46:55 GMT

Hello,
My name is Emma Clites' with Clites' Complete Natural Health Care. I am a certified Massage Therapist, Herbologist, Homeopath, and Iridologist - studying to be a naturopath. I have developed a wellness program for local companies as a non profit organization. check out my site at www.completenetprotection.com

Re: Introductions - Tell Us What You Do!

http://bellydanceyourbliss.gaia.com — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:53:04 GMT

I am a classically certified Pilates Mat Instructor working toward full certification, a professional bellydance instructor/performer, owner of Bhrigha's Bellyworks, LLC, a Licensed Massage Therapist, originator of "Bellates (TM) Pilates for Bellydancers" with a forthcoming DVD, and a hand-drummer. I have over a decade of experience with an extensive anatomy and physiology background. I totally believe in taking responsibility for my own health and am a holistic health devotee! My website is http://www.bhrigha.com I joined Zaads because it seemed like a more spiritual approach to networking than Myspace or tribe, although I still like tribe too. :-) I joined this pod to connect with other fitness and health enthusiasts and look forward to meeting y'all! Bright Blessings, Bhrigha

Yoga Modeling

http://mishoga.gaia.com — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:23:06 GMT

Does anyone know how one would go about finding a agency that handles this? I would like to pursue Yoga modeling but I can't seem to find the right place to start.
Thank you in advance

Mish

Re: Introductions - Tell Us What You Do!

http://mishoga.gaia.com — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:58:34 GMT

HI Everett,
My name is Mish and I am Yoga Teacher/Fitness professional. I've been in the business a long time but yet I still feel young. Fitness has been my passion since I was a teenager. It was my love of fitness that led me to the path of yoga. Yoga has completely transformed my life. It was through this wonderful transformation that I knew I had to share my experience and knowledge to reach as many people as physically possible.

What I love most about my job is working with Seniors. They are reluctant to try new experiences when it comes to physical activity. When I hear a student say they feel good and start to recognize the changes within their body, I can't help but feel confident in the message I am trying to deliver. I know Yoga works. There is evidence all around us that supports these claims. Once I know a student has experienced the physical, I can work on the transformation of mind. I like to consider them moths in their cocoons. They know what to do instinctively, I just help them along. It's very rewarding.
I also love to give myself and my time to worthy causes, charities, and fund raisers. I especially enjoy working with persons who most need direction, which can apply to many situations. My Seva (giving of yourself without any rewards) work completes me as a person and connects me to all. I learn to appreciate life more and reamin humble at all times.

Now as far as what I don't like, well, the travel gets to me sometimes. I spend many hours traveling from one location to the next. But of course as soon as I walk in the door and see my students smile, I am at one with all.
This is a big bummer. Not feeling well and not being able to call in sick. Because I do work many hours my body does feel the stress. I am physically and emotionally exhausted sometimes. I have to rest so I can recharge myself. I feel like I am a faucet and as soon as I step on stage, in front of a class, or with a private, the faucet has been turned on full. My passion pours out of me at a steady stream. I am drained after a session or class. But I love the way I feel and the way my hair stands on my skin. I'm drained but exhilarated.

OK, think I hit my answers well.
Peace & Freedom all!
Mish

Re: Introductions - Tell Us What You Do!

http://box.gaia.com — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:30:12 GMT

Well Everett I'll bite, my name is Scott, I work for the Navy as a Fitness, Sports and Aquatics Director. I am a Department Head so I don't always get that one on one work I enjoy with people, but I love providing ways to remain fit, control stress and to develop lifetime activities that they can carry with them long after the service with the military. I find it kind of a contradiction that I work with the military, given that I am a pacifist for the most part, but I wanted to make a difference with some of the people that need it the most. I joined zaads for many reasons, some personal, some professional, and some reasons that I can't really find words to explain. I am also hoping to learn to bring a more integral approuch to fitness and through that path possibly bring more peace to this world.

Health and Fitness Industry Pet Peeves - With a Pinch of Sugar

http://everett.gaia.com — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 22:31:27 GMT

I want to know what your pet peeves are. What annoys you about working in your field? Whether you have one or two pet peeves, or a whole list of things that bother you, now is the time to spit it out. Get it off your chest. Catharsis is good! These types of discussions are usually funny, which is why I don't see it as a negative conversation. However, just in case, I would also like to know what single aspect you enjoy most about your job.

I'll start...

Pet Peeves:
#1 Commuting
The reason I got into the business of Search Marketing in the first place was so I could work from home. I hate traffic and I hate the idea of polluting the environment more than necessary. But for now I still have to commute 45-minutes each way.

#2 Content Management Systems
A CMS is to search marketing as Microsoft Word is to graphic design. Ever try to make business cards and a logo in MS Word? It can be done, but it's going to give the guy at Kinko's the shivers. The more user friendly an application is, the less control it can provide to an expert. A CMS on large websites that have frequent product updates is fine. But if you have fewer than 100 pages, or don't update your content on a daily or weekly basis, there is no need for a content management system, despite what the person selling it to you says.

THE BEST THING is that I have been able to combine my two greatest loves: Search Engine Optimization (yes, despite the two pet peeves above I LOVE what I do) and Health & Fitness.

Re: Introductions - Tell Us What You Do!

http://everett.gaia.com — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 22:15:47 GMT

Comon' Folks! This is an opportunity to advertise your business, introduce yourself to other members, and let everyone know what it is that you do. So what are you waiting for?

Re: Hi Everett

http://everett.gaia.com — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 18:35:44 GMT

Thank you Mish. I am happy to have found Gaiam as well. Prior to working with them, my focus was 100% strength training. The gym and iron plates were my only "health" activity. Now I have incorporated yoga and Pilates into my routine because they teach these classes in the office a few times per week. This has helped me tremendously! I had no idea how inflexible and "tight" my body was. My range of motion has improved and my back pain has gone away. I also find that I can concentrate for longer periods of time and am in a better mood because I have a break from the stresses of life during these classes.

I am happy Gaiam was able to help you. It is a noble cause that you have embarked on, and people like you and others at Camp Comfort are the real heroes of today.

Regards,

Everett

PS:
GAIAM has a profile on Zaads. You can view it and join their network by clicking here.

Hi Everett

http://mishoga.gaia.com — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:20:55 GMT

I am a Yoga Teacher working in the Northern suburbs of Long Island New York.
When I read your entry it inspired me to add a nice story about Gaiam.
I work for a foundation named Bob Sweeney's "Camp Comfort"
http://www.campcomfortsite.com/news.cfm
This foundation runs a Camp eaxh summer for Children and Adults who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one (Parent/Spouse) to cancer, or accident........ It brings together families who are going through similar circumstances to help the grieving process.
This year we decided a nice addition to the program would be Yoga. We wrote several fitness and yoga companies asking for any donations they could offer. Gaiam was the one and only company that responded and consequently provided Yoga mats for our adult attendees. We were so thankful.
The addition of Yoga to this program was tremendous in helping those who are in deep pain. It also brought yoga awareness to individuals who might never have attended Yoga instruction, bringing yoga awareness and the benefits pertaining to any life situation.
This was accepted with overwhelming response by all who attended the camp this year. This will be added as a necessary addition to the camp for years to come.
Thank you Gaiam for your generosity. You have helped many in a time of sorrow. Thank you for helping us help others. This is one more example of what a wonderful company Gaiam is.
Namaste!
Mish

Introductions - Tell Us What You Do!

http://everett.gaia.com — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:24:57 GMT

Please share with the rest of us how you are involved in the health, healthcare of fitness industry, and what you hope to achieve by joining this pod / group. It will allow everyone to know who to ask if they have a specific question or need, but mostly will just serve as a good point for introductions.

I'll get things started:

My name is Everett Sizemore. I am Director of Search Marketing at First Page Fitness, LLC (An internet marketing company for the health and fitness industry) and am also the Internet Search Analyst for Gaiam, Inc. Gaiam is a world leader in products and services for lifestyles of health and sustainability (LOHAS) and are probably most known for their award-winning yoga, Pilates and Tae Bo DVDs staring talented trainers like Rodney Yee and Billy Blanks.

I joined Zaadz for many reasons. First, I am a health and fitness fanatic myself, although I am mostly interested in strength training. Second, as a way to network with other professionals in hopes of trading knowledge and services. Third, as a way to keep my finger on the pulse of the LOHAS community to ensure that I am doing the best job I can for Gaiam, Inc.

I look forward to sharing experiences and knowledge with each of you.

Regards,

Everett Sizemore