Flow Into Fitness Symposium

For You Movement Educators out there - check this out! (From my Colleagues at Ottawa U!)

LEARN TO BE A ‘FLOW IN ACTION’ EDUCATOR


Join us for a series of interactive workshops/presentations based on the philosophy of fluid movement and experiencing flow in action. Come learn how to use joyful physical activity to connect with children in, and out of the classroom.

This symposium is designed for: Daily Physical Activity, Physical Education, yoga, and fitness instructors.

Papers Presented in Round Table Discussion Format
Themes Include (but are not limited to):
¨ Flow in Daily Physical Activity (DPA)
¨ Flow in Elementary Physical Education
¨ Flow in Secondary Physical Education
¨ Other: _________________________


CALL FOR PAPERS FORM (Due Aug 1, 2010)
When: Thursday October 21, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Harbour Castle Westin Hotel, Toronto, ON
Price: $99 for professionals, $75 for students (Before Aug 31, 2010)

Reserve your spot before June 30, 2010 to SAVE $20
by emailing Stefanie Partridge at spart033@uottawa.ca

Keynote Presenters Include:
~ Emilie Conrad, founder of the Continuum Movement Method

~ Dr. Stephen Smith, Director of Teacher Education, Simon Fraser University, Physical Education Pedagogy and Curriculum Specialist

~ Dr. Rebecca Lloyd, Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa, Fitness Education Pedagogy and Curriculum Specialist.
Space is limited to 100 people. Register today at: http://flowintofitness.ning.com/page/registration-2
For more information contact Stefanie Partridge at spart033@uottawa.ca
Sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Initiatives Grant, University of Ottawa

Open Mind, Healthy Body

In my interview today with Dr. Les Fehmi, co-author of "Open Focus Brain: Harnessing the Power of Attention to Heal Mind and Body," the biofeedback pioneer offered some tips on how we can begin developing a more open attention to improve our health and quality of life.

If you're feeling stuck in narrow attention - lurching from stress to stress and never really finding a place to release tension - try Dr. Fehmi's simple quickie exercise:

Since the hands and fingers are very sensitive and wired in to our central nervous system, they are a good place to start. Begin by looking at the thumb and forefinger on one hand. Become aware of the thumb and forefinger as you pinch them together and apart, together and apart. Begin to include the space between the thumb and forefinger in your awareness. Gradually allow the space to become as important in your awareness as your fingers. When you reach a place of awareness where the opening and closing of the space between your fingers is as important or more than the fingers opening and closing - you'll be on your way to more open focus attention. As you move back into whatever your activities for the day may be - notice what you notice! You just might like how you feel!

Alive! Bodies in Motion

Moving Spirit on Voiceamerica.com Health Network!

Hosted by Susannah Steers, "Alive! Bodies in Motion" is a new internet radio show on Voice America's Health and Wellness Channel. Join Susannah and her special guests as they inspire change through lively dialogue about the many ways that physical activity is important in our lives; as a connection to ourselves and to the world around us. Beyond topics in traditional fitness, "Alive! Bodies in Motion" explores integrated, holistic approaches to physical activity, sport, play and embodied living and presents inspiring stories about people who are enriching their lives and the lives of others through movement. The show unveils a path to health and vitality that respects the mind, the body and the spirit within, better connecting us to our own lives, our families and communities!

Join us live weekly on Thursdays from 1-2pm (Pacific) starting June 3, 2010.Call in and join the discussions!