Thursday, July 30, 2009

a new space and new workshops

I will apologize ahead of time for the next couple of weeks and the weekly messages you will get as we lead into the Thursday at 7 classes. I want to make sure that you are in the know!

First off, I have a new office space and will begin seeing clients and holding workshops and classes there in September! Though I am going to miss my current office, I need to update a lot of stuff. Like, gift certificates. I have three Reiki and eight reflexology gift certificates that are soon to have my old address on them and I cannot have that. SOOOOOOO, I am selling these to you at half price over the next couple of weeks, so that I do not waste resources and can get new ones! They will be good for the regular time, of six months from the date of purchase, but I will not be selling the gift certificates with the old address on after these are gone! Reiki gift certificates will be $15 and Reflexology will be $20! That is a real bargain and only applies for these remaining gift certificates! Great for gifts for you or a friend! If the location makes a difference to you, I will be moving to Oak Grove Plaza on 419, just above Hair Affair (I think that is the correct name).

Now for the class! Next week we start off with the Creative Journal Workshop on Thursday at 7pm, for $5. I know you are thinking you are an adult and stopped writing in a journal or diary long after high school. Well this is different! As I have said, today 90% of your thinks you thinked yesterday and will think tomorrow. This journal group is a great way to use more of your noggin and to change your thinks! It can help you at work to reach solutions, because your creative side will be more active. Or you could relax more because you stopped thinking those same three thinks day in and day out. There are so many benefits to a journal!

This is not a tough gotta write every day journal group and you share as you are comfortable, but there will be small things that you will have to do in your journal each month. For example, the first month you will need to introduce yourself to your journal! :o) Then write at least once a week til September, even if you procrastinate and write four entries the week before the next workshop that is ok. I'm not grading you, it is all for fun. It is also good for everyone of all ages so even if your teen wants to join, nothing will be inappropriate. Everyone is welcome!

Look forward to seeing you!
-Rhonda

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

2nd tip of July 2009

Hope that your summer so far has been full of joy and beauty! Here in Roanoke it seems to be very cool for what we have had in the past. While out on our morning bike rides we are having to wear long sleeves. That is nice.

Summer for many is a time of vacation and relaxation, while others it is stressfull. For some people the idea of vacation is stressful, because of the preparation, travel and not to mention expense of getting away. Though it is still important to take a vacation, to have that downtime.

Downtime is important on many levels. It helps us to have a different four corners to look at, it gives us a different focus and oh so many other benefits from time off. If you are not able to leave your home/city for whatever reason for a vacation, recognize it is still important to take time off of work, if even a couple of days. Some just do not have that financial luxary and I am sorry. However, there are a few things you can do to help improve your stress and to help gain more clarity.

1. Get a good nights sleep! Yea, sometimes easier said than done. Life happens sometimes and sleep doesn't. Do your best to get enough sleep and to sleep well. Exercise helps me to sleep, cause my physical body is not so tense, it is able to let go more believe it or not moderate walking is enough to relax most people.

2. Exercise! Yep I mentioned it before, excercise helps to reduce stress and gives you more energy. In short energy makes energy. :o) Kind of like fire creating heat, your body getting out and moving gives you internal heat.

3. Meditation! I meditate everyday, some days more than others, but at least 10 minutes daily. It is easy to tell when I have and have not meditated. I think more clearly and am able to carry on a more focused conversation. Even my friends are able to notice.

Here is how it works. We think the same thinks almost everyday. In fact studies show that 90% of what we think about today is what we thought about yesterday and will think about tomorrow. Yea, that stressed me out, when I had a thought and started trying to figure out if I had thought that already this week or not.

Meditation works by putting you in a quiet or relaxing space and putting you in the present moment. There are different forms of meditation; zen, guided, walking and a few others. There is a meditation out here for everyone, so don't just say I tried and move on. AND NO you do not have to twist yourself up like a pretzel. Hang tight, here is a brief description.

1. Zen meditation - Is for many a very stressfull form of meditation, because it does not occupy your senses. I find it to be the most relaxing. It is the simple act of counting your exhaled breathes from one to ten. Many people have difficulty sitting and semi-staring at a wall counting their breath in complete silence.

2. Guided meditation - Is the simple act of listening to an established journey that you take within your mind. Often with gentle music in the background someone will talk you through an already established script or mindful journey. No need for a imagination, it is practically layed out for you.

3. Walking meditation - Is walking! Simple as that, but adds in a little zen meditaion. It is walking with a gentle pace, correct posture, looking forward and focusing on your exhaled breathes, counting them in your head.

Meditation helps relax, reduce stress, improve sleep, help healing and so much more. If you have any other questions feel free and ask. I offer monthly guided meditations or private meditations in the office or can meet with you to help find the type of meditation that will work best for you.

One thing I have not mentioned is meditation helps us to hear. It helps us to hear our guardian angels, spirit guides and God, because our mind isn't always rolling through the same 90% of the thoughts you had yesterday.

Peace & joy,
-Rhonda

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

thursdays at 7 beginning in August

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To clear up any confusion about the Thursday at 7 workshops and meditations, we are starting all of them in August. Descriptions are below. See you then!

Then on the first Thursday there will be a creative journal group that will begin meeting. This group is to help you to have different things to look at and to help you to have different ways to look at you and your life. It is also a fun way to help you to have a unique tool, when you are in need of releasing, put down a memory and telling your story. This is not intense class, no hardcore daily journal requirements. Bring your own journal, cause we all have unique tastes! Each month for each person the class will cost $5. You can join at any time!

So that we do not leave out our younger folks experiencing the world around us, beginning in August on the second Thursdays there will be workshops offered. They will vary from the very simple understanding the energy around ourselves, to chakras, our interconnectedness and so much more. All fun and with various learning levels in mind. Ages 12-18, only $5. Come as you are able.

On the third Thursday, there will be a random series of workshops, from Mandalas, learning about Fearies or many other workshops helping you connect ad to stay connected to the world around you. We will begin with Faeries in your garden. These workshops will be $10 a month. Materials will be provided for many of these workshops, such as paint and painting surface for your mandala.

On the fourth Thursday, I will begin holding a regular guided meditation. The regular guided meditations will be simple meditations to help relax, focus, and balance many aspects of your life. Only $5 per person each month.

Don't forget in September to join us for five weeks, there guided meditation taking us through the five elements. Helping you to gain balance in the five elements that are within ourselves and all around us.

See you soon!
Peace and joy-
-Rhonda

Sunday, July 5, 2009

first tip July 2009

Here are some upcoming improvements and additions to Holistic Energy Works. Helping you to heal all of you! Recognizing your mind, body and spirit are all connected in you being able to remain healthy and happy are important, these next few additions to your life might be exactly what you need.

On the third Thursday starting in July, there will be a random series of workshops, from Mandalas, learning about Fearies or many other workshops helping you connect ad to stay connected to the world around you. We will begin with Faeries in your garden. These workshops will be $10-$15 a month, depending on the materials needed for each. Materials will be provided for many of these workshops, such as paint and painting surface for your mandala.

On the fourth Thursday of each month starting in July I will begin holding a regular guided meditation. The regular guided meditations will be simple meditations to help relax, focus, and balance many aspects of your life. Only $5 per person each month.

Then on the first Thursday starting in August (because we've already had the first Thursday in July) there will be a creative journal group that will begin meeting. This group is to help you to have different things to look at and to help you to have different ways to look at you and your life. It is also a fun way to help you to have a unique tool, when you are in need of releasing, put down a memory and telling your story. This is not intense class, no hardcore daily journal requirements. Bring your own journal, cause we all have unique tastes! Each month for each person the class will cost $5. You can join at any time!

So that we do not leave out our younger folks experiencing the world around us, beginning in August on the second Thursdays there will be workshops offered. They will vary from the very simple understanding the energy around ourselves, to chakras, our interconnectedness and so much more. All fun and with various learning levels in mind. Ages 12-18, only $5.

Then beginning in September, I offer a special series of guided meditations on another night focusing on the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Metal. This will be offered in 5 consecutive weeks The elements used as part of my reflexology practice, to help your body to maintain homeostasis. I will go into that more later. Either $5 a week or $20 if you pay in advance for all five meditations. You do not have to attend each one, come as you are able.

All of these classes will be from 7-9 and are opened to everyone of any levels of experience or knowledge, I think that each person will enjoy many aspects of each. If you have any questions about any of these classes feel free to ask!!! :o) I would rather have you in the "know" than not in the "know".

If you have a group or wish to have a private class I can do that too. For these workshops and for the Reiki classes offered. Just send me a messege or email or call.

Now if you're still with me our Facebook Group has reached 105 people! Exciting and for the next 5 people to schedule a new appointment with me, I will discount your appointment $10.50. :o) Regular price for Reiki is $30 and Reflexology is $40.

Peace and joy!
-Rhonda