For children, teens and families.
“Mind and Body medicine” will be Jan 27th until February 01, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, Washington DC.
- Location: 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA.
There will be specialists on hand to work with children, teens and their Families.
- For more information or registration contact: 202-966-7338 or 417-262-6119
Advanced Mind-Body medicine: training program schedule.
- Saturday, January 28th from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm: registration/orientation.
- Sunday, January 29th from 6:30 am to 6:15 am: combination yoga, meditation, breathing and specific movements are on the list.
- Monday, January 30th from 6:30 am to 1:30pm: the proposed program for that day will be an integration of yoga and mindfully exercises.
- Tuesday, January 31st from 6:30 am to 5:45 pm: yoga and other activities will be on the schedule.
- Wednesday, February 1st (last day) from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm: yoga, active meditation and guided imagery.
What is mind and body medicine?
This alternative branch of medicine focuses on the interactions between mind and body and the powerful ways in which emotional, mental, social and spiritual factors can directly affect health; Up to 80% of all illnesses are related to chronic stress. The approach teaches how to take care of one self and to enhance self-awareness.
Researches have demonstrated that such a method for healing:
- Reduces symptoms of post traumatic disorders or PTSD.
- Decreases depression and feelings of hopelessness.
This complementary alternative medicine promotes:
- Self-awareness.
- Self-reflection.
- Self-care.
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