HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

If you want to find out what's going on in New England in the alternative or integrative healthcare scene, we encourage you to check out our new, online Community Calendar on our Web site at www.IntegrativeMedAlliance.org  under "Events" click on "Calendar of Events".

If you have an event you would like to see announced to the IMA community, e-mail a description of no more than 125 words and including the event, date, time, location, etc., to IMA_Calendar@yahoo.com. We cannot guarantee all submissions will be featured on our Community Calendar, due to limited volunteer time. The IMA reserves the right to edit all submissions.

Research Dimensions of Yoga with Special Emphasis on Yoga Therapy
April 07, 2004
Mind/Body Medical Institute
Rte 9, Chestnut Hill, MA

12 noon. Presenter: Dr. H.R. Nagendra, Ph.D.President, Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhãna Sansthãna (VYASA),director of VYASA, a yoga research, therapy and training institute in Bangalore, India. This institute is the most active yoga research group in the world and has published numerous papers in the field of basic, applied and clinical research in yoga. VYASA has achieved the status of a deemed university in India, and is awarding degrees in yoga research. It also conducts yoga therapy programs for patients in residence, training courses for yoga instructors and holds international yoga research conferences. Recently, VYASA, together with the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine (OCIM), was awarded a Planning Grant for International Centers for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Contact information: Susan Lazar  lazar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu. For directions: www.mbmi.org/pages/directions.asp

Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement
April 14, 2004 - JUNE 16, 2004
Wellspace Fresh Pond Mall
Cambridge, MA

Wednesday 12-1:30PM or 6-7:30PM with Olivia Cheever. Awareness through movement is a form of movement education that creates awareness of existing, habitual patterns of movement and of how the mind and body work together. Explore movements that lead to freer, better-coordinated movement and a heightened level of awareness throughout the body. Reservations 617-876-2660 or info www.wellspace.com

My Holistic Health and Wellness Faire
April 17, 2004
Best Western
Portsmouth, NH

10AM - 5PM The area’s best mind, body, spirit companies will come together to demonstrate their products/services in the grand ballroom of the beautiful and centrally located Best Western at the Rt. 1 Traffic Circle in Portsmouth. Be there!  Info at www.myholisticnetwork.com. Email Dianne@myholisticnetwork.com for further information about exhibiting.

The Yoga Journal Boston Conference
April 20 - April 25, 2004
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Boston's Back Bay, MA

Yoga Journal is please to present our 1st New England conference in Boston! The six-day event will transform the Sheraton into an incredible yoga escape. Whether you have just bought your first sticky mat or you've been practicing for years, it will add new dimensions to your yoga practice. Three days of continuing ed for teachers followed by all-day intensive workshops give you the opportunity to practice, meditate and gain new perspectives on yoga philosophy. CE for teachers 4/20-4/22;Workshops 4/23;Main Conference: 4/24-4/25 Registration: www.yjevents.com or www.boulderbookstore.com  Fax: 303-447-3946 or phone 800-561-9398

FREE FRIDAY LECTURE SERIES
April 23, 2004   - June 18, 2004
Wellspace Fresh Pond
Cambridge, MA

Fridays 7:15 - 8:45 April 23: Bones for Life-Improve Posture lecture/demo; April 30: Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture; May 7:Be Pain Free with Egoscue Postural Therapy; May 14:Reiki Energy Healing; May 21: Acupuncture Mini-Clinic-Basic Theory & Demo; June 4: Natural Vision Improvement-See For Yourself; June 11: Integrated Awareness-Interrelationships between Mind, Emotions and Body. June 18: Parent & Child Union-Development through Movement. Info and Reservations: 617-876-2660

"Bones for Life" An Introductory Course
April 14, 2004 - June 17, 2004
Wellspace, Fresh Pond Mall
Cambridge, Ma

April 14 - June 16 from 7:30-9p.m. with Deborah Lotus//April 15-June 17 12-31:3PM with Olivia Cheever. A course to improve Posture and Bone strength and biological optimism, this innovative expansion of Feldenkrais Method is for those who like the gentle attitude, but also desire a more vigorous, dynamic approach to movement. You will easily learn your own optimal alignment through practicing a novel set of rhythmic, springy, pulsating moves. Live up to your potential for upright posture and bone tissue growth! For more info about "Bones," go to www.bonesforlife.com   Call 617-876-2660 for reservations & info.


SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION & CHAKRA SYSTEM WORKSHOP
April 16, 2004 - April 18, 2004
The Marion Institute
3 Barnabas Road

Marion, MA

Friday evening April 16 7–9 p.m. $10.00 Introductory Lecture on “A Spiritual Exploration” Join us Friday night as Ellen Tadd shares her wisdom about the relationships between spirit, soul & spirituality, and how understanding each can lead to a more fulfilling life. Ellen will explore the integrating of spiritual principles into everyday living to transform limited attitudes and actualize well being.

Weekend Workshop–The Chakra System Sat 4/17–8:30am–5pm, plus dinner - 6PM, Sunday, 4/18: 8:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. There are seven major chakras of light, aligned from the top of the head to the base of the spine. With an understanding of the chakras, weaknesses can be identified & strengthened. This workshop will explore how the chakra system functions in everyday life. $175 includes meals. Reservations: 508-748-0816

Integrating Hypnosis Into Mainstream Health Care
April 28, 2004
Common Ground
Somerville, MA

7- 9PM with Karen Pischke. Ideal for healing professionals and anyone with an interest in hypnosis, this workshop offers the essentials on incorporating hypnosis into any health care setting. Includes a brief guided session. CEU's for social workers and nurses. Contact 781-393-4416, www.commongroundCenter.com

2004 New England Tai Chi Conference
May 07 - May 08, 2004
Radisson Hotel
Milford, MA

The full conference consists of 4 in-depth, 2 hour classes from a choice of 12 classes: Tai Chi Basics, Therapeutic Qi Gong, Feldenkrais, Silk Reeling (Chen Style), Circle Energy Qi Gong, Yoga, Teaching Tai Chi to Kids, Chinese Herbs, Taoist Psychology, Yoga, Introduction to Thai Massage, Feng Shui, Acupuncture, and Tai Chi Push Hands. There is even a relaxing buffet lunch by the pool on Saturday noon. Interested in exhibiting? Call Marilyn 781-254-1062 or email at Mreedsolutions@aol.com.info.  Registration www.tqhi.org

Calling the Circle: An Innovative Leadership Model
May 08, 2004
Common Ground
Somerville, MA

Kristen Lombard, Kathryn Landon-Malone and Sapphire Stretton. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. - $40.00 Over the last 6 years Mercy Hospital (Portland, ME) and True North (Center for Health and Healing), have actively worked with an innovative leadership model which has transformed the health of the community, as well as the health of the system in which people work. Join us for an inspiring afternoon exploring the intentional use of Circle Process as a model of governance in working with all types of groups - spiritual groups, health care settings, healing groups, families, non-medical work organizations and any other place where people gather together. Topics include the history and principles of Circle Process, the practical application of these principles and the integration of Circle Process with traditional hierarchical methods of governance. Anyone is welcome to attend this workshop. CEU's for social workers and nurses are available for this program. Call ahead for registration:(781) 393-4416

Therapeutic Teams: Working Together Toward Recovery
May 22, 2004
Windhorse Seminar Series
Friends Meeting House

Northampton, MA

1 to 4pm Presenter: Eric Friedland, MA 3 CEU’s issued for LICSW’s, LCSW’s, and LMHC’s. When we come together with others on behalf of a person in distress, we create a micro-culture. Whether we are part of a professional interdisciplinary team or some other helping group, this micro-culture can either hinder or promote recovery. This workshop will offer some principles and practices for effective teamwork, such as: strengthening communication, coordinating and integrating roles, engaging in open dialogue, and facilitating team learning. Half-day workshops are $40.Full day workshops are $75 $10 off for three or more workshops. Call 586-0207 x100 to register Call 586-0207 x113 for scholarship information. Email:    info@windhouseassociates.org