It won’t be long before you will be able to get your own copy!

Please see the classes/workshops page for all the details of the upcoming Healing Moves 2012 workshop on Saturday May 12, 2012!

There are several great things in the works from Bodyworks in 2012.  Keep your eye out for:

“Living, Healing and Taekwondo”  my first book, coming out soon!

Healing Moves 2012 workshop – Jan 28th, 1-4pm  You can register by clicking on the “shop” tab

The Therapeutic Exercise Class – Ongoing on Tuesdays 12:30pm to 1:30pm at The Carderock Club

Plus some cool new healing resources on the website – in the works!

I am thrilled to announce that Jonathan and I received our promotion to black belt in taekwondo on December 17th, 2011.  If you are interested in reading about the testing experience, please visit the blog and enjoy!

www.taekwondospirit.com

The Gentle East Taekwondo Black Belt Test 12/17/11

I hope you will join my colleagues and I as we present Healing Moves 2012, an inspirational workshop to cultivate awareness, optimize alignment and awaken the heart!

Saturday January 28th from 1pm to 4pm at the Carderock Club, 8200 Hamilton Spring Ct., Bethesda, MD  20817

Our mission:  To inspire you to make exercise a regular part of your life and health

To motivate you to transform your routine into something that you are passionate about

To teach you about how awareness in movement is one of the keys to healing

Please visit the “shop” page on this website to register!!

Workshop Schedule

1:00p.m.  Welcome/Introduction

1:30pm to 2:00pm  Total Motion Release – Exercises to restore muscle balance

2:00pm to 2:30pm  Ball Therapy – using the massage balls to relieve excess tension/stress

Break 15 min

2:45 to 3:30  Full Body Expression – Guided movement to awaken the heart.

Closing/wrap up

I picked up the cutest microwavable heating pads from my friend Maggie Wong, made in Bethesda!

This is the “bed companion” and is wonderful for neck, back or abdomen.  You can get yours today here at Bodyworks for $38.  This makes a wonderful holiday gift!  I have giraffe, cheetah and leopard prints…  Email me for more information at bodyworkspt@comcast.net

I am happy to introduce my new class, Therapeutic Exercise, starting Tuesday Nov 29, 2011.  If you have had an injury, are rehabilitating from surgery or have had chronic pain and are afraid to join a regular exercise class, this class is for you.  I will focus on exercises for alignment and balance of the muscular system, for body awareness, for myofascial stretching and release, and for gentle conditioning, all guided in a safe, effective way.

Where:  The Carderock Springs Swim and Tennis Club:  8200 Hamilton Spring Ct, Bethesda, MD

When:  Tuesdays, ongoing, starting 11/29/11 from 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m.

Fee:  $20 per class, drop ins welcome, discount for purchase of six or more

Call me for more info and a pre-class interview to see if this is right for you:  (240)328-6073 

I will be giving the fabulous “Couples Release and Restore” workshop again on Saturday November 5th at the Carderock Swim and Tennis Club.

Join me to learn techniques for stretching and myofascial release that we can use to help our partner stretch, relax and heal.  This is an amazing chance to improve your body awareness and will bring out your own skills as a healer!

Please call or email for more details or to sign up:  (240)328-6073 or bodyworkspt@comcast.net

Couples Release and Restore – a fabulous workshop for couples will be on Saturday September 17th from 3pm to 5pm at the Carderock Swim and Tennis Club.  Join me to learn techniques for stretching and myofascial release that you can use to help your partner relax, loosen up and decrease pain.  Reserve your spot soon as there will be 5 slots for this workshop!  Call me for details!  (240) 328-6073

Jonathan and Laura competed in forms, board breaking and sparring in the tournament in Essex, Maryland on May 14th along side several of their fellow Gentle East students.  Jonathan came away with a second place trophy in sparring, winning his first match 9 to 0, and losing the second match 8 to 4.

Their next competition will be The George Mason President’s Cup Taekwondo Championship in Virgina on June 11th.