InnerVitality's May Newsletter
Mondays, May 11 and 25
7-9:30 pm
Discover more joyful and creative living! For those who feel they don't have a speck of creativity and practicing artists alike! We will explore some of Julia Cameron's work, author of The Artist's Way. "In order to create, we draw from our inner well"...and in this series you'll discover ways to fill it up and express the creative self you were born to be!
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$75 (or $40/eve) plus gst.
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Rejuvenating Retreat
We invite you to InnerVitality's 3-day Retreat, held September 18 to 20, during the last glorious days of summer! Enjoy daily yoga, workshops, and healthy gourmet meals. Release, restore and renew body, mind and spirit.
Act by Monday, May 4 for our Early Bird Discount!
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Self Nurturing Concepts
I had the wonderful opportunity recently to attend author and life coach Cheryl Richardson's lecture on the Art of Extreme Self Care ~ here are some of the highlights:
1. Learn to disappoint others with love and grace. If you can set healthy boundaries with those closest to you, you can do so with anyone!
2. Stop doing things out of guilt or obligation ~ that is not a relationship, it is an arrangement.
3. A good girl [or boy] role can rob you of your life.
4. Accept that everyone won't like you.
5. Surround yourself only with people who uplift you ~ this includes clients and family.
6. Don't beat yourself up if you said 'yes' when you wanted to say 'no'. On the plus side, how you felt is an important lesson you can incorporate into future actions.
7. Create a nurturing and beautiful environment in your home and work. Eliminate clutter.
8. Don't rush ~ give yourself time between commitments.
9. If it doesn't feel good, don't do it.
10. When we are authentic in our life, we make a significant contribution to the world!
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Who's Who?
We're pleased to introduce certified Yoga Instructor Emma Fletcher, who will be leading our yoga outings this spring and summer. You'll appreciate her wit and athleticism! Sign up quickly for these as limited space is available.
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Self Care Action Plan
5 Steps You Can Take Today
If you have the chance to read Cheryl Richardson's work, I strongly recommend it! Here are a few of her suggested steps to reawaken and nourish yourself, starting right now:
1. Choose 1 person in your life you need to be willing to disappoint, say no to, and be honest with.
2. Decide 1 thing you've been putting off, you need to do to take care of yourself.
3. Identify 1 absolute 'no' for you ~ something you've been saying 'yes' to (against your highest good) that you will now say 'no' to.
4. What 1 daily ritual could you put into place that would set your life on the right course?
5. Come up with a healthy way that you will begin to express your anger.
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Upcoming Events
come nourish your soul....- Monday, May 4
Last day for Retreat Early Bird Discount
- Mondays, May 11 & 25
Art & Spirituality Series
- Sunday, May 31
Hiking & Meditation at Rattlesnake Point, Milton
- Sunday, June 14
Outdoor Yoga & Meditation at Centre Island, Toronto
- Friday, June 19
Summer Solstice Celebration
- Sunday, June 28
Hiking & Meditation at Webster's Falls, Hamilton
- Sunday, July 12
Outdoor Yoga & Meditation at Belfountain, Caledon
- Mondays, May 11 & 25
Be Good
recoining a familiar phrase....The statement, "Be good," took me by surprise recently one afternoon in meditation, as it came from my guides, and they are never authoritative (more often they are suggestive and good naturedly clever at getting me to try ideas on for size!). As their next words flowed I see why they said it as they did ~ it captured my attention, and their message had a rather nice effect on me ~ and I hope it will for you also....
Be still. Yes. Be good. Be good to yourself. Do good onto others. You see many have heard this last statement far more than 'be good to yourself.' But we say to you if more people were good to themself, they wouldn't do harm onto others. There would be no need to advise in this regard.
If you bring the concept of being good to yourself more in focus, you will experience more ease and flow in your life. You would be the focus of your life. Which we say it is important to be so. And that's not something many heard growing up either. Yes, truly, you must be the centre of your universe in order to truly thrive and be prosperous in the things that matter most to you ~ including helping others (as caring for yourself, after all, gives you the energy to do so)....
My guides are speaking to those who are aware what is in one's highest good never harms another. And in this infinite and abundant universe, this still allows for one's own unique qualities, goals and dreams. Read on for part 2 of this message ~ especially relevant for those of us in helping professions, people who are experiencing health challenges, and those yearning for more balance and joy.
You Are the Epicentre
stop directing your life from the sidelines....
Believe us when we say your self care and your physical body are to be your utmost priority in life. All else flows from this. Don't you see? The other matters, your family and career ~ mean nothing without an optimal you at its centre. Many don't believe this within completely yet. But we cannot stress this enough. Put yourself first. Trust your body. Listen when it says it needs to stretch, to move, and the foods that suit it and fuel it for your highest function and good.
You are like the epicentre. And everything you create in your life, everything you seek, even your inner clarity ~ is more focused, abundant and dynamic with a whole you at the centre. Every situation you find yourself in, even your friends, family and other relationships around you...are part of the web that you spin from your inner resources. What kind of web are you creating? How charged is your internal battery? Recharge it, and your entire web and and how you relate to it is affected. Stay charged, continuously maintain your vitality, and so much more than you currently realize is possible.
Self care has been a roadblock for many throughout their life. Isn't it time to make a plan...a commitment to yourself and finally follow through? You see many more joys and discoveries await!
But naturally, you must be ready and able to embrace these new opportunities. What doors will open when you truly take care of yourself and put yourself first? That is after all, your duty to yourself. Think of the power you have when you put yourself directly in the epicentre, the centre of the web, instead of haphazardly directing your life from the sidelines. Step into your power. It is time. Embrace all that nourishes you. Live life.
Many of us are familiar in taking down days ~ this is wonderful. We often even have our own fun name for these! Unfortunately, however, some view this time for oneself as a bonus when it fits it into a busy schedule. When we really listen, we can hear our soul's calling to make 'me time' a mandatory daily action also. This takes commitment and even adding just 15 minutes a day, works wonders! Commit to 2 weeks...and experience yourself more fulfilled and accomplishing more than before by taking time out!
Choose daily activities that nourish your soul. For you it may involve time in nature, a candlelit soak in the tub, journalling or a great book, letting your creativity loose in cooking or dance, investing in psychotherapy, personal development classes, meditating, or even a fun workout or practicing your golf swing.
Let's hold the intention of inviting in all that nourishes us personally, and wonderful new discoveries that bring increased health, joy and balance in our lives!
We warmly welcome you to our upcoming events, and it would be my pleasure to connect with you to create a treatment plan in achieving your wellness goals. We thank you for all your comments on our newsletters and offerings...please keep them coming! Your feedback is a wonderful measure of the ideas, events and services that best suit your needs and interests.
In wellness,
Kerri McCutcheon, Founder
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"My life is a continuous stream of miracles. The more I take care of myself, the more abundant I am."
CHERYL RICHARDSON,
'The Art of Extreme Self Care'
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Outdoor Yoga, Hiking & Meditation Series*
Select Sundays
12-3 pm, $30 plus gst
Let's get outside and get active! We warmly welcome you to join us for all 4 outings or select dates. Our focus is having fun, discovering Nature's beauty, enhancing awareness, and breathing in life. Set against some spectacular scenery, we'll enjoy 3 hours together to include Guided Yoga or Hiking, a Relaxing Meditation and time for a Picnic Lunch.
1. Hiking & Meditation at Rattlesnake Point, Milton
Sunday, May 31
Enjoy some of the most inspiring scenic viewing found anywhere ... breathtaking lookouts dot the edge of towering cliffs, along with excellent hiking trails for a therapeutic walk in the woods.
2. Yoga & Meditation at Centre Island, Toronto
Sunday, June 14
Take time to renew, laugh and meet new friends at 'Toronto's Island Park'. We'll set up in a lush park with a gorgeous water view. If you haven't been for a while, why not make a whole day of it!
3. Hiking & Meditation at Webster's Falls, Hamilton
Sunday, June 28
Don't miss this rejuvenating afternoon within one of Ontario's most spectacular geological formations. Enjoy the Escarpment brow's panorama, waterfalls and the forested depths of the gorge below.
4. Yoga & Meditation at Belfountain, Caledon
Sunday, July 12
Enjoy yoga and meditation riverside in this tranquil oasis. This section of the Niagara Escarpment is a well known photographer's mecca with its beautiful gardens, fountain and falls.
Register quickly ~ limited space on first-come basis!
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Reiki Treatments
Reiki is a wonderful, non-invasive natural health therapy that treats body, mind, emotion and spirit. Energy is transferred to the area of the body where it is most needed ~ aiding relaxation, rejuvenation, clearing blockages, reducing pain, and instilling preventative measures for optimal health.
Consider a Gift Certificate ~ wonderful for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and showers!
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Summer Celebration
Friday, June 19
8-10 pm, $25 plus gst
Enjoy a candlelight meditation, fun intuitive exercises and live music! Align with the seasonal power of Summer...connect with the earth element and prepare to harvest what you've nurtured along in your life. Further awaken your spiritual vision, attune the mind, and achieve enhanced balance this summer!
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Latest Happenings
An Evening with Deepak Chopra ~ Congratulations to
Ray Kennington, the recipient of InnerVitality's draw for 2 complimentary tickets to see renowned author Deepak Chopra.
Stay tuned for more offerings exclusive to enews subscribers!
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