Category Archives: Health

Genius Kids San Ramon Marketplace- Open House!

We are so excited to invite you all to our first open house event at our Market Place location. Bring your little genius along, take a tour and meet the teachers & owners. We have whole day of AM and PM fun planned out! Application and admissions information will be available and we will be accepting enrollments for our After School program!

First 25 kids to r.s.v.p by emailing [email protected] gets a chance to experience free exclusive offers
FREE 45 mins yoga session OR Art competition with attractive prizes!

YOGA : The 45 min Yoga for kids will be a part of our Enrichment classes at Genius Kids. Each session is limited to 25 kids. Our yoga teacher Ms.Chaithali Rede completed her under graduate and post graduate diploma in dietetics from India. While pursuing a career in Nutrition she practiced yoga with Nikam Guruji in Mumbai, India. After coming to the United States she completed her graduate studies in Nutrition Education from San Jose State University as well as her Yoga alliance verified teacher training from ‘The Yoga Company’( San Ramon, California).

First Yoga session – 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Second Yoga Session – 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Art competition: Showcase your talent and creativity and win attractive prizes!
Prizes: Public speaking coupons, tickets to theme parks & more!
Categories:
Ages 5 and below – No theme
Ages 5- 10 Theme: “What makes you happy?”
Bring your own colors, we will provide paper
Duration : 2 hours

Juror : Ranjini Venkatachari, CPSA, CPX (www.vividpencils.com). Ranjini is a colored pencil artist and one of the owners of San Ramon Marketplace. She is the Exhibition Director of Colored Pencil Society of America (www.cpsa.org) and a Signature member of the organization. Her works have been in publication in major art magazines like Artist Magazine, Southwest Art etc and in personal collections around the world. Her work is currently sold through the Triton Museum store.

Saturday Morning Women’s Yoga Classes – Gale Ranch

Hello, I’m starting a new Beginner’s Yoga batch for Women on Saturday , July 19th, from 108.45 – 9.45am.
Couples who are interested in joining can contact me at 510-229-8038 or email me for more details. This batch will focus on increasing strength, flexibility and decreasing stress. In each class, we will be doing Asanas and Pranayama techniques.
Thanks,
Asha Venkatarao

Nurture Kids Pleasanton

At NurtureKids Pleasanton, we focus on intensive homework help, recreational activities and overall academic enrichment experience in a safe and supportive learning environment. Our Afterschool and Summer programs are STEAM based and our curriculum is constantly evolving based on every child’s need.
Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in kids. Please visit our center to learn more about out specific programs.
Contact Branch Director for more details :
Lavanya Bharadwaj
# 925-223-6047
Nurture Kids Pleasanton
4460 Black Avenue, Suite A, Pleasanton – 94566
(note: post modified with new information in May, 2017)

New Yoga Sessions For Women – Gale Ranch

Hello, Namaste,
I’m starting New Yoga Sessions for Women in Gale Ranch community in San Ramon.

  • Timings: Tuesday / Friday , 7 – 8 pm
  • Tuesday, July 8th is the free Trial Class. Do confirm that you are attending.

Each class is one hour long, it will include Asanas for building strength and losing weight, it will also include Pranayama practices for stress relief and relaxation. The course is for 10 classes.
I’m a certified Yoga & Pranayama Instructor and have been teaching for around 8 years.
Do contact me at 510-229-8038 or email me for more info.
My blog: www.shavasana-in-action.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Asha Venkatarao

Mahashakthi Yogam – Inner Energy Awakening Course, Aug 16 -17 @ Pleasanton

Its Time to Relax Your SELF with some Meditation and Yoga!!!
Hart Middle School, Pleasanton, 17th and 18th August, 2014. 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. $175.
Mahashakthi Yogam
Attain Inner peace and holistic health by tapping this Mahashakthi (Divine kundalini energy) in YOU!
REGISTER @ https://upfna.org/special-workshop/sw-bay-area-ca/maha-shakthi-yogam
Don’t miss this rare OPPORTUNITY!!!
PS: Food will be provided. Please bring your own food if you have any special diet requirements.

Aging Gracefully ~ A Free Workshop

Dear Ones, Announcing the first of our many Women’s Workshops to come ~ AGING GRACEFULLY.  Open to Women of all ages.Certified yoga therapist, Lavaanya Singh, addresses women’s issues like PMS, menopause, childbirth, depression, sexuality, body changes among other things. As we get older our bodies go through a lot of changes and there are simple yoga postures that help address the many changes we face as we get through the normal course of life.
Join us for a FREE session that addresses the many Women’s issues that have very simple remedies.
FOR ADULTS and WOMEN ONLY
COME DRESSED IN LOOSE COMFORTABLE CLOTHING and bring a WATER BOTTLE
RSVP: http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=107889
where: Art of Living Tri Valley Center , 6690 Amador Plaza Rd., Suite 215 Dublin, CA 94568
when: April 9th at 9:00am – 11:30am

2-Day Meditation Training Program

2-Day Meditation Training Program
March 22-23 (Sat &Sun): 9:30am – 6:00pm (Cost: Free)

For: This course is suitable for aspirants (ages 18 – 50) who seek Realization and an effective meditation method for achieving it. It is for those who want to understand the meaning of existence and to realize their full potential.

Course Content: The course provides an overview of Natural Path, also known as Pranahuti Aided Meditation (PAM), a new system of Rajayoga for Self Realization.
The Course Will Teach:
• A complete set of daily meditation practices.
• A simple and holistic way of living to be in tune with cosmic consciousness.
• How control of mind and concentration is achieved.
• The method of Pranahuti (yogic transmission technique) as an active and continuous support for practitioners to achieve highest level of consciousness.
• The complete map of spiritual journey up to the highest levels of consciousness.

Experiential: The course includes four experiential silent meditation sessions (about 30-40 min each) conducted by a competent trainer. The participants will have the first-hand practical experience of this advanced meditation technique.

Registration: Call 510-405-1630 or Email: [email protected]
Location: Multiple Locations in San Francisco Bay Area
Organizer: Institute of Sri Ramchandra Consciousness, a nonprofit organization
Cost: This course and all future on-going training and support are free of cost.
*The course has limited seats.

For Child Care Providers

Attention Licensed Family Child Care Providers: Be rewarded for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in your child care program.
As food prices rise, free help is available. Join the hundreds of child care providers in Alameda County that receive reimbursements for their food costs. Visit our website www.4c-alamda.org and watch our video. Or call for details 510-584-3105. cnp flyer 2014.indd

Community Child Care Council (4C’s) of Alameda County is a nonprofit family resource agency dedicated to strengthening children, families and child care providers in Alameda County. 4C’s helps to build a healthy community through providing child care referrals, education, and nutrition services, and qualified child care payment assistance to the community.

Free 1-Hour Happiness Program – March 18th.

This one hour workshop provides a glimpse into an approach that can increase personal capacity and gain insight into the laws that govern the mind and emotions. Learn breathing techniques that help de-stress, reduce negative emotions while increasing energy, focus and efficiency. Experience the effects of a state of meditation being in a place of ‘restful alertness.
The workshop will explore the elegant Mind-Breath-Body connection, and how we can consciously use our breath to:
* Live in the present moment
* Break through our barriers and realize our full potential
* Learn how to manage our emotions
* Live a happier life!
What should I bring?
Nothing! Just yourself and your friends!

Event: Happiness Seminar
Venue: Art Of Living – Tri Valley Ctr
Address: 6690 Amador Plaza Rd St 215 Dublin, CA 94568
Coordinator: Vaishali Patel
Contact Phone: 510-967-2380
Contact Email: [email protected]
Link to RSVP : http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=107508

Information Session on Success without Stress

Are you burnt out and need a boost to help you out at work? Does success keep eluding you.
Come check out our FREE Information seminar to help you maintain your energy levels at work, keep your focus and bring that zing back into your step.
Through yoga, breath and meditation you will learn how to relax and rejuvenate in a few minutes at work to help you be successful without any stress.

RSVP at http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=107388
Date : Feb 25th , 7 pm – 8pm
Venue : Art of Living TriValley Center, 6690 Amador Plaza Rd, Suite 215, Dublin CA
Contact : 510 967 2380.

Free Information about Art of Living Course

Free Information session on: Success Without Stress
In this session you will learn holistic approach on
1. How to handle stress
2. Learn different tendencies of the mind
3. Breathing technique
4. Meditation

When: Every Tuesday between  7:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Art of Living Tri Valley Center , 6690 Amador Plaza Rd., Suite 215 Dublin, CA 94568

RSVP: https://secure.artofliving.org/event_reg.aspx?event_id=106832&country_id=1

Art of Living Course

~About the course –
The Art of Living course gives you the practical knowledge and techniques to unlock your deepest potential and bring fullness to life. Whether happy and successful or feeling the stress of poor health, work, or relationships, every participant is cared for and goes back much lighter. The techniques are effective in reducing stress levels and increase your health, physical energy, enthusiasm, self-esteem, awareness, and clarity of mind.

~Key features of the course – The Sudarshan Kriya
~There’s more … the health benefits
Attendance in all sessions is essential to get full benefit from this course. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to complete the registration process.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for doing yoga. Bring a refillable bottle of water. Have a light dinner before coming
Address: 6690 Amador Plaza Road, Ste 215
Dublin, CA 94568 Map
Start Date: Dec 05, 2013
End Date: Dec 09, 2013
Weekday Timings: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Weekend Timings: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Register at: http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=15596
We look forward to having you on the course!

Ayurveda consultation, panchakarma in Pleasanton

Are you looking for alternative medicine solution for your health problem? Try Ayurveda. Dr. Soumya from kashi ayurveda (www.kashiayurveda.com) has over 9 years of experience as an ayurvedic doctor. She has treated a number of clients in the bay area and given several seminars and lectures in bay area cities including Fremont, Union City, Milpitas, Newark, Los Altos and Hayward. She has learnt and experienced the wonders of this age old science first hand.

We provide diet consultations, body type analysis (prakriti analysis), pulse diagnosis (nadi pariksha), panchakarma therapies, ayurvedic diet, ayurvedic recipes.

We also provide yoga and pranayaam classes.

Located close to Santa Rita exit in Pleasanton. Call 510 565 4998 or email [email protected]

Week-end Saturday Morning Yoga Classes in Pleasanton

Namaste, I have started Weekend General Yoga Classes for Ladies. I’m a certified Yoga Therapist and have been teaching Yoga for 8 years.
Time : Saturday, 11 – 12:15 noon.
Location : 4880, #C, Civic Square Apartments, Pleasanton, CA

These classes are designed for everybody; they are gentle, focused on breathing and moving all the different muscle groups and induce harmony and relaxation in the body and mind. Do email me for more details and info. You can go through my Yoga Blog for discussion on benefits of practicing Yoga regularly. http://shavasana-in-action.blogspot.com/

Thanks, Asha Venkatarao

General Yoga Classes for Ladies – Tone and Strengthen Muscles

Namaste, I am a certified Yoga Therapist and have just moved back to Pleasanton from Bangalore. I have been teaching Yoga for the past 8 years.
I’m planning to start therapy classes for treating Diabetes, Stress reduction , Infertility, Prenatal etc.
On Oct.14th, I’m starting a new batch for ladies who are interested in toning up, lose abdominal fat and strengthen muscles. Regular hatha yoga practice has been proven to achieve these safely. Each class will have Asana practice, Praanayaama exercises and Meditation.

  • Course is for 15 classes (6 weeks)
  • Starting: Oct. 14th
  • The timings : Mon / Wed / Fri at 11am – 12.15 pm.

Do email me for more details.
My ongoing Yoga Blog :http://shavasana-in-action.blogspot.com/

Thanks, Namaste,
Asha Venkatarao

Kids Yoga@ Pleasanton

Kids Yoga

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Regardless of our age or stage, yoga meets us where we’re at. For children, Yoga can help develop their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. Their concentration can improve along with their ability to relax and feel calm, which helps them to cope with the conflict and stress of an increasingly hectic world.
More than being just great exercise, Yoga is a way of life that teaches Kids the ancient system of practice which focuses postures/asanas along with healthy food styles for the body, breathing & relaxation techniques for the mind, concentration exercises for the intellect and meditation for the soul. It encourages kids to play, connect more deeply with their inner self, and develop a receptive relationship to the natural world around them. It encourages self-esteem and body awareness, and fosters cooperation and compassion, instead of competition.

Yoga helps our little ones to explore the ethics of “Yamas” (healthy, loving attitudes & values) with teenagers learning to apply Yoga’s ancient wisdom to modern-day life challenges. Teaches awareness in decision-making and choices where an internal compass could be challenged or compromised.

Through Yoga, children can discover how unique, worthy, and complete they are. They learn to care for their bodies with Yoga when they are young, and start developing healthy habits, which will serve them all lifelong.

Want to try some Yoga classes for your kids? Universal Peace Foundation of NA (UPFNA) is now offering ongoing Kids yoga classes on Sundays for 4-12 year olds.

New batch starts from October
4430 Willow Rd, Suite K
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Kirtan Night

You are invited to the blissfull and powerful Satsang/Kirtan at our Art Of Living – Dublin center. The event is featured artist Tim presenting his latest album “Maha Shakti Punah Punah”.

Do come with your family and friends and soak in the bliss of ancient chantings in modern rhytms.

Register at: https://secure.artofliving.org/event_reg.aspx?event_id=106447&country_id=1

Date: 09/20/2013
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: Art of Living Center for Meditation and Yoga, 6690 Amador Plaza Road, #215, Dublin, CA 94568

Mega Health Fair Livermore

The Hindu Community and Cultural Center of Livermore (Shiva Vishnu Temple) will be conducting a Mega Health Fair. This health fair is open to all. HCCC Human Services believes that service to mankind is service to God. It is with this in mind that we at HCCC reach out to the community, be it health, food or education by touching people lives in our own small way. See below for more details

  • Mega Health Fair
  • When: Saturday September 14th, 2013 from 10:00 to 4 P.M.
  • Fee: Free
  • Venue- Shiva-Vishnu Temple Assembly Hall, 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore CA 94551

What to expect: Free Medical Advice on Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Women’s Health, Nutrition & Diet, Dental, Chiropractic Services, Physical Therapy and Alternate Medicine. Various Informational tables from non-profit organizations.
Free Evaluation – Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol.
Free Flu Shots and Free Bone Density Screening
For more information contact Suman Jain at [email protected] or Anand Gundu at [email protected] or Karunakar Gulukota [email protected] or call the temple 925-449-6255

Ayurveda treatments, diet consultations, yoga and pranayaam class in Pleasanton

Are you looking for alternative medicine solution for your health problem? Try Ayurveda. Dr. Soumya from kashi ayurveda (www.kashiayurveda.com) has over 9 years of experience as an ayurvedic doctor. She has treated a number of clients in the bay area and given several seminars and lectures in bay area cities including Fremont, Union City, Milpitas, Newark, Los Altos and Hayward. She has learnt and experienced the wonders of this age old science first hand.

We provide diet consultations, body type analysis (prakriti analysis), pulse diagnosis (nadi pariksha), panchakarma therapies, ayurvedic diet, ayurvedic recipes.

We also provide yoga and pranayaam classes.

Located close to Santa Rita exit in Pleasanton. Call 510 565 4998 or email [email protected]

Mind and Meditation in Walnut Creek

Special Mind and Meditation Info Session in Walnut Creek | June 20th 7:00 pm – 8:30pm
You are invited to experience the simple, yet powerful Breathing techniques taught in this session and a guided a Meditation with an experienced instructor. Meditation helps an individual overcome negative emotions to facilitate a calm, peaceful mind and a healthy, stress-free body. Upon daily practice an individual will blossom into an unshakable personality.
Please note this session is open for people with any or no experience of yoga or breathing exercises or meditation.

Seminar includes:
The tendencies of the Mind
Sources of Energy
The science & secrets of Breath
Benefits of Breathing techniques
Experience Meditation and more

Ygnacio Valley library Thursday June 20th from 7:00pm – 8:15pm RSVP : http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=105538

For any questions regarding this contact – Vaishali Patel 510 967 2380
Regards,
Tri-Valley Art of Living team.

Ygnacio Valley Library address:
2661 Oak Grove Road,
Walnut Creek, CA.

Free Therapy Yoga Workshop for Back Pain

The first workshop is free and will include the following

  • Yogic counseling
  • Assesment of each participant
  • Breathing techniques
  • Asanas with breathing awareness
  • Deep relaxation technique
  • Pranayam

Saturdays:
Time: 7.30am to 9.00am or
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Please contact if you want to attend on a weekday or any other time slot.

Venue : 2110 Omega Road Suit C San Ramon CA 94583; Please call 925-529-7943 or email [email protected] for confirmation.
Enrollment in Yoga course after the workshop will provide you one more free session. Yoga package with 10 sessions cost $100 only.
* No walk-ins allowed. You have to contact us before coming for the 1st class.

California Meditates – Take the meditation challenge

California Meditates – the meditation challenge comes to Dublin/San Ramon.
Get ready to meditate for 30 days – attend an Open House, get your questions answered, get updated about tools/support available. Its a novel wellness campaign (from the Art of Living Foundation), of empowering people from various backgrounds to use meditation as a practical & effective tool to increase one’s well-being and quality of life includes the following highlights: Easy to access Meditation sessions, Opportunities for Group Meditations, Gala Meditation Celebrations, etc.
California Meditates - Challenge - Art of Living 2012
Registration Fee waived till Feb 21.
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:00 am
Where: ART OF LIVING – Tri Valley Center
6690 Amador Plaza Rd
Dublin, CA 94568

How:
Official Website
Tickets
Cost: $0.00 – $25.00

What/Why: The Meditation Challenge
Benefits of regular meditations include greater peace of mind, better focus, increased enthusiasm. A common question that a beginner or any others may ask is how to keep up the practice. The Meditation Challenge offers an opportunity to be guided into meditating daily with some consistency, for a month or less.

Easy, Convenient & Effective
Experience some benefits of meditation through a few days of practice. To support you the challenge offers
* Easy access to guided meditations
* Guidance from experts to help you have a better meditation experience.
* Fun, comraderie- Invite your friends/coworkers to the challenge.

How do I Get Started?
*Register for the challenge & meditate each day.
*Join us for group meditations each week.
*Win prizes each week as you complete the challenge

Ayurveda-Homeopathy-Acupressure-Acupuncture Health Fair in Livermore

Livermore Temple is organizing a Free Alternative Medicine Health Fair encompassing guest speakers, Q/A Sessions, Informational Booths in the streams of Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Acupressure/Acupuncture.

  • Dr. Jay Apte (Ayurveda)
  • Dr. Pratichi Mathur (Ayurveda)
  • Acharya Dr. G.S. Shergill (Ayurveda)
  • Dr. Rina Valia (Homoeopathy)
  • Dr. Teresa Shen (Acupressure/Acupuncture)

Where: Temple Assembly Hall, Shiva-Vishnu Temple, 1232 Arrowhead Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551
When: 25th June 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M
For more information on the upcoming event, please contact Suman Jain at [email protected] or call at 925-371-5640.