Come and join us June 28 & 29, 2013 for our event Touch The Sky!
A multi-day conference featuring New York Times best-selling authors, national and local experts, and highly-acclaimed musicians, designed to equip Rochester and beyond with tools of self-empowerment, self-awareness and self-care. Check out our line-up at LightHeart.com/touchthesky.
Wouldn’t it be powerful if you fell in love with yourself so deeply that you would do just about anything if you knew it would make you happy? This is precisely how much life loves you and wants you to nurture yourself. The deeper you love yourself, the more the universe will affirm your worth. Then you can enjoy a lifelong love affair that brings you the richest fulfillment from the inside out.
Alan Cohen
Self-care is self-love.
Our facilitator, Lisa, began the Royal Flush session by asking the participants to comment on any changes that have been noted with an increase in meditation. All of the participants spoke of positive changes in their lives – vivid dreams, an increased desire to journal and an overall feeling of peace and relaxation. Recent research shows that mindfulness meditation is a great tool for stress reduction and a form of self-care. Through mind-body centering techniques, you can become grounded, increase your mental clarity and place yourself in the best position to love others. The best gift you can give another, is to take care of yourself.
“Nourish your cells, not just your taste buds.”
Another powerful way to take care of yourself is to provide your body with adequate nutrition. Our current society has parted from the kitchen and food we love. Mothers used to cook in the kitchen with their daughters, who in turn cooked with their daughters. Love was part of the equation and those who consumed the homemade food benefited. The Royal Flush encourages its participants to love the food they prepare and to allow that love to transfer to the body. Love heals us from the inside out!
“For many of us, the waters of our daily life are anything but calm because we don’t create conscious space for intentional breathing or silence as part of our daily experience. . . . When we pause and breathe consciously, we open the portal to the Presence and enter a sacred silence where the waters are always calm.”
— Excerpt from “The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It”
In Native American tradition, visiting a power spot is a sacred ritual. It is a special place in nature that holds all consciousness – a place of stillness and silence. A power spot can also be found deep within us all. The session started off with a twenty minute mind-body-spirit centering technique; where each participant closed their eyes and solely focused on their breathing, paying attention to incoming thoughts and images. In our power spots we are able to connect with a deeper sense of self and allow our bodies to heal.
After the moment of meditation, we shared the feeling of the experience in words. Our facilitator, Lisa, then proceeded to introduce us to the “Heart Chart”. The “Heart Chart” is a 21-day chart in the shape of a heart in which participants can fill each day as they complete another day of lifestyle improvement. For the purpose of the Royal Flush, participants will get to “fill” a day in when they complete a day and fully stick to the food program. With Valentine’s day right around the corner, it was the perfect way to introduce habit change/formation and create an emphasis on the importance of making a commitment to self-improvement. It was brought to the group’s attention that by changing a habit every 21 days, an individual can change 56 habits in 3 years!
Many times, sticking to a gluten-free food program 100% of the time can be challenging and thus many can “cheat”. Lisa encouraged each and every one of the participants to try their best, to complete the heart. Cheats happen, it’s okay. Once a cheat occurs, one has to recognize it, be compassionate with oneself and say something along the lines of, “You strayed off the diet plan. This does not mean you have failed. You’ll be right on track within the hour. Let’s keep moving.” As was mentioned, making a habit change takes 21 days. Not only does it take 21 days, but it also requires some self-discipline and self-understanding.
Hippocrates, Founder of Western Medicine
A Royal Flush Food as Medicine Support Group
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 5:15 – 6:30 pm – Introductory Session
Tuesdays, January 15 – February 26, 2013 – Seven Week Program
$57 per session. Includes FREE BOOK and all materials!
Pre-Registration Required
To Register Call 585.288.6160 or E-Mail Info@LightHeart.com
Starting January 15th, with an introduction on January 8th at 5:15 pm, we will once again be sponsoring A Royal Flush Food as Medicine Support Group for individuals seeking greater energy and ‘get-up-and-go’, a sharper mind and memory and overall well-being.
Did you know that your gut is your “Inside Tract” to health and wellness and that, with a “brain” of its own, (called the enteric nervous system), it acts as the interface between the outside world and the complex world within your body?
Sixty to seventy million Americans deal with digestive disease! If you suffer from a digestive disorder ( gas, bloating, nausea, acid reflux – GERD, constipation, diarhea, etc) chances are high that the rest of your body is paying a price with a systemic response of inflammation and a host of related ailments. Studies have shown that an unhealthy gut is related to joint and muscle pain, skin conditions, allergies, asthma, headaches, menstrual irregularities and more.
A Royal Flush is a comprehensive self-help program that will help you:
To Register call 585.288.6160 or Email Info@LightHeart.com
This is the Perfect Time of Year to Take Charge of Your Health!
This Holiday Season join us for an inspirational film series sure to inspire and uplift!
Arrive a few minutes early and enjoy a guided tour of our historic mansion!
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Three consecutive Thursday evenings…
November 29, December 6 and December 13, 2012!
Come to one! Come to all three!
Each evening will begin with an optional guided tour of the fully renovated Historic Mansion. Tickets are available for sale for the upcoming November 29th film!
Advanced [avaialble via email info@LightHeart.com]: $7
At door:$12
Emanuel’s Gift
November 29, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
Guided Tour @ 6:00 pm (Please arrive 15 minutes early if you are coming for the movie alone.)
[108 minutes] – A powerful and passionate true story of a disabled orphan from Ghana who rises up to inspire his country and the world. Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, beautifully photographed and critically acclaimed, Emmanuel’s Gift is a compelling and inspirational story of courage and determination. Described by NBC and HBO as “A richly textured and deeply moving film.” Oprah Winfrey states, “Every parent should take their children to see this movie!”
Stand Up!
December 6, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
Guided Tour @ 6:00 pm (Please arrive 15 minutes early if you are coming for the movie alone.)
[60 minutes] – Featuring Cory A. Booker, the mayor of Newark, New Jersey who has been described as one of the most inspirational speakers in the country today. In this presentation he describes the importance of growing to our full potential and making the difference we each are capable of making. Since his election, Newark has seen a significant reduction in crime, doubled the amount of affordable housing under construction, slashed the city budget, and attracted over $100 million in private philanthropy. His wit and storytelling will inspire and motivate you.
Young at Heart… You’re Never Too Old to Rock!
December 13, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
Guided Tour begins at 6:00 pm. (Please arrive 15 minutes early if you are coming for the movie alone.)
[80 minutes] – Featuring a fun-loving senior citizen’s choir preparing for a hometown show scheduled only weeks away. Through chaotic rehearsals with a tirelessly enthusiastic director, they learn a new slate of songs ranging from James Brown to Coldplay. Their hard work climaxes in a triumphant performance reminding audiences of the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the life-affirming power of music. Join us for this wonderful testimony of the human spirit!
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