Last Saturday, The Chakra House donated the studio space and Zumba Instructor Becky Pelnar donated her time for a Breast Cancer Fundraising Zumba class organized by Jenn Barry. For those of you that didn't know about the event or couldn't attend, there is still a way that you can participate. Below is Jenn Barry's story about her experience with cancer, the event she is raising funds and awareness for, and a link for you to get involved.
In the spring of 2006, my friend Lou Ann told me that, after visiting a doctor for back pain, she had breast cancer. It was stage 4 (bad) and had spread. I was devastated and wanted so badly to do something to help, but had no idea what to do. The very next day (funny how things happen!) I got a postcard announcing a 3-day, 60-mile walk to raise money to support breast-cancer research and early detection screening for people with low incomes. I was so relieved that there was something I could do and signed up right away!
The Susan G. Komen 3-day walk is quite an event. While walking is something most of us do every day, walking 60 miles is a whole different thing. The organization sent me a 16-week training plan and assigned me a dedicated online coach. There would be clinics and other events around the country and over the phone to help me prepare. I read that, on event day, we'd be given food, drink, bathrooms and entertainment every 3 miles. Chiropractic students and medical staff would be available at each stop and at the home-base where we would camp each night. All of this support and structure comes with a cost. As a result, we're required to raise $2,300 to participate in the event.
During my first 3-day walk, I did not follow the training plan closely and lost 3 toenails. It took 8 months for them to grow back. My feet were so swollen that I couldn't wear shoes for over 2 weeks! I didn't mind, though because my friend had just died from her cancer.
Shortly after this, another friend was diagnosed. Then my grandmother died from her cancer. Next, one of the kids at my preschool told me she was scared that her mommy would die because she had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I signed up to walk again in 2007.
Now, it's 2009 and I now volunteer at Gilda's Club (for people with cancer and their family & friends) and Candlelighters (for children with cancer and their families). I've raised over $8,000 to support other people on this difficult and bizarre journey. For the first time, I'm having trouble meeting my minimum fundraising requirement. As a result, I've scheduled events to help raise money like the Zumba Fundraiser held in conjuction with The Chakra House. If you couldn't make it, I urge you to visit my website and consider making a donation to this important cause. Donations from people like you are what allow me to keep walking. I want to keep walking because everyone deserves a lifetime. I walk because I can and because losing a few toenails is a lot easier than battling cancer.
If you're interested in helping me continue walking, please check out my website:
http://www.the3day.org/goto/Jenn.Barry
In the spring of 2006, my friend Lou Ann told me that, after visiting a doctor for back pain, she had breast cancer. It was stage 4 (bad) and had spread. I was devastated and wanted so badly to do something to help, but had no idea what to do. The very next day (funny how things happen!) I got a postcard announcing a 3-day, 60-mile walk to raise money to support breast-cancer research and early detection screening for people with low incomes. I was so relieved that there was something I could do and signed up right away!
The Susan G. Komen 3-day walk is quite an event. While walking is something most of us do every day, walking 60 miles is a whole different thing. The organization sent me a 16-week training plan and assigned me a dedicated online coach. There would be clinics and other events around the country and over the phone to help me prepare. I read that, on event day, we'd be given food, drink, bathrooms and entertainment every 3 miles. Chiropractic students and medical staff would be available at each stop and at the home-base where we would camp each night. All of this support and structure comes with a cost. As a result, we're required to raise $2,300 to participate in the event.
During my first 3-day walk, I did not follow the training plan closely and lost 3 toenails. It took 8 months for them to grow back. My feet were so swollen that I couldn't wear shoes for over 2 weeks! I didn't mind, though because my friend had just died from her cancer.
Shortly after this, another friend was diagnosed. Then my grandmother died from her cancer. Next, one of the kids at my preschool told me she was scared that her mommy would die because she had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I signed up to walk again in 2007.
Now, it's 2009 and I now volunteer at Gilda's Club (for people with cancer and their family & friends) and Candlelighters (for children with cancer and their families). I've raised over $8,000 to support other people on this difficult and bizarre journey. For the first time, I'm having trouble meeting my minimum fundraising requirement. As a result, I've scheduled events to help raise money like the Zumba Fundraiser held in conjuction with The Chakra House. If you couldn't make it, I urge you to visit my website and consider making a donation to this important cause. Donations from people like you are what allow me to keep walking. I want to keep walking because everyone deserves a lifetime. I walk because I can and because losing a few toenails is a lot easier than battling cancer.
If you're interested in helping me continue walking, please check out my website:
http://www.the3day.org/goto/Jenn.Barry
30/05: Race For the Cure
Category: TCH News
Posted by: tinabensman
The Race For the Cure took route along Lakeside Street today! The Chakra House set up a table with pink balloons for support. For today only, we are donating 15% of all boutique sales to Breast Cancer Research. So come on in and stock up on candles, essential oils, crystals, CDs, etc.
We were right next to the volunteers who passed out water, and after the 3rd person that didn't get water in time I started passing it out too. Everyone was so grateful!
The coolest thing I noticed is that all (and I mean ALL) the kids that were participating we very concerned with the amount of 'liter' that was on the ground because of the race...all the cups of water that is. Well, don't worry kids! The volunteers (and my husband David) cleaned up the mess in no time!
Woo Hoo! Congratulations to everyone that participated! You were fabulous!
We were right next to the volunteers who passed out water, and after the 3rd person that didn't get water in time I started passing it out too. Everyone was so grateful!
The coolest thing I noticed is that all (and I mean ALL) the kids that were participating we very concerned with the amount of 'liter' that was on the ground because of the race...all the cups of water that is. Well, don't worry kids! The volunteers (and my husband David) cleaned up the mess in no time!
Woo Hoo! Congratulations to everyone that participated! You were fabulous!
Category: TCH News
Posted by: tinabensman
Well, it's been a long time coming, but we're finally offering energy/psychic development classes again since the expansion. If you're interested in learning how to control your energy rather than allowing life to control you, then these courses are perfect! Here's the breakdown:
Healing Energy 1 (no experience necessary)
An introduction to basic energy tools that you can use on a daily basis to clear your energy of unwanted junk you collect throughout the day. Learn about the chakras, the layers of your aura and light, sound and color therapy. This 6-week course mixes education with hands on practice.
Healing Energy 2 (prerequisted - Healing Energy 1)
With the tools you learned in Healing Energy 1, learn to work with other peoples' energy. You will get hands on practice working with other people as your skills are enhanced. More advanced energy education is also taught on working with guides, releasing pain energy, and protecting yourself against unwanted energy. This is a 6-week course.
Advanced Clairvoyant Healing Certification Course (prerequisted - Healing Energy 2)
Now that you work with your own energy and others, learn how to read energy and practice clairvoyant readings. The first 6 weeks are dedicated to learning how to open up to clairvoyant pictures while reading yourself and other classmates. The second 6 weeks are focused on reading for people you don't know, developing a stronger clairvoyant sense, how to deal with difficult energy and keeping your space.
Our goal in offering these courses is to show everyone that they naturally have unique abilities to tune into. We are validating what you already know!
Healing Energy 1 (no experience necessary)
An introduction to basic energy tools that you can use on a daily basis to clear your energy of unwanted junk you collect throughout the day. Learn about the chakras, the layers of your aura and light, sound and color therapy. This 6-week course mixes education with hands on practice.
Healing Energy 2 (prerequisted - Healing Energy 1)
With the tools you learned in Healing Energy 1, learn to work with other peoples' energy. You will get hands on practice working with other people as your skills are enhanced. More advanced energy education is also taught on working with guides, releasing pain energy, and protecting yourself against unwanted energy. This is a 6-week course.
Advanced Clairvoyant Healing Certification Course (prerequisted - Healing Energy 2)
Now that you work with your own energy and others, learn how to read energy and practice clairvoyant readings. The first 6 weeks are dedicated to learning how to open up to clairvoyant pictures while reading yourself and other classmates. The second 6 weeks are focused on reading for people you don't know, developing a stronger clairvoyant sense, how to deal with difficult energy and keeping your space.
Our goal in offering these courses is to show everyone that they naturally have unique abilities to tune into. We are validating what you already know!
27/04: Isthmus Green Day Event
Category: TCH News
Posted by: tinabensman
Well, the Isthmus Green Day Event was a big success! We met a lot of fabulous new people and bumped into some old friends. Manisha, our Hatha and Private Yoga instructor, gave a lecture on Yoga 101 that was completely filled with attendees. We even raffled off a FREE 1-Week Unlimited Class Pass. (CONGRATS TO WENDY FOR WINNING!)
Now, the most interesting part of the event I think was the fact that I thought I was hiding my baby bump so well. I had NO idea that it was so obvious. So in case you're wondering - yes, I am pregnant. I didn't just eat a ton of those fabulous organic hamburgers they had at the event. (well I did, but that's not the point!) Check out my belly below:
Now, the most interesting part of the event I think was the fact that I thought I was hiding my baby bump so well. I had NO idea that it was so obvious. So in case you're wondering - yes, I am pregnant. I didn't just eat a ton of those fabulous organic hamburgers they had at the event. (well I did, but that's not the point!) Check out my belly below:
12/12: Grand Opening Celebration
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Posted by: tinabensman
Well, it's official! The Chakra House has expanded. I wanted to thank everyone that attended the Grand Opening last weekend. It was so great to feel the support of the community! If you haven't stopped in yet, come say 'hi' and grab the latest schedule. We have many studio classes including yoga, Nia and Zumba and more classes are being added all the time. Thanks again everyone!