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in English and Spanish around the world. Their arrangements
include chants from different cultures and traditions of the
world. Learn more about them and their music at Mirabai-
is by local writer Marilyn Sapsford. In this tale, Sapsford tells
Ceiba.com.
of a break in contact with her sister Ruthanne (Ruthie) Rup-
Oceanview Yoga is also offering a Radiant Child Yoga
pert in the summer of 2000. A surprising idea occurred to
Program being held March 26-28. This program is a teacher
send a letter to Ruthie, which led to the two women spend-
training yoga program but is open to everyone. Participants
ing several hours together. Soon after, Ruthie left for Yosemite
do not need prior yoga teacher training to attend. The course
National Park, where she disappeared in the backcountry
deals with SPD, ADHD, autism and much more.
and is presumed to be dead. “I will always be grateful I fol-
lowed that guidance, and hope my story will inspire others to
Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 at the door for the Mirabai
reach out to estranged loved ones,” says Sapsford.
Ceiba concert. Tickets can be purchased at Oceanview-Yoga.

com. For more information on the child yoga program go
When God Spoke to Me will be available on Amazon.com. Mari-
online or call 386-492-2946. See ad on page 38.
lyn Sapsford can be reached at marilyn.sapsford@gmail.com.
Give Voice to Your Potential
Win a Green Garden Makeover
M
ore people fear public speaking than death. Fortunately,
H
ave you dreamed of a Green Garden with sustainable,
drought resistance, low maintenance plantings? Would
there is a fun and proven way to overcome this fear.
you love a garden that attracts butterflies and birds; one
Toastmasters helps to build the skills and confidence needed
that will bounce back after cold spells? The Garden Club of
to effectively express oneself in any situation. Clubs are
DeLand is sponsoring their first ever, Green Garden Make-
made up of professionals, business people, students, men and
over project, which includes an approximate $5,000 budget
women. Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable, and af-
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fordable way of gaining communication and leadership skills.
tickets are $20 and will be available for purchase at the Wild-
“Don’t worry! Everyone in our club was once at the level
flower Festival on March 27 in downtown DeLand, Lace and
you are now,” says Toastmaster Ron Eig. The environment is pro-
Accessories, Beauty Mark Salon or with club members.
fessional; yet friendly and supportive. Workbooks are provided
and mentors assigned to new members. Confidence is built
For details or more information call the Garden Clubhouse at
with each speaking project. “After giving your first speech,
386-624-6960 or GardenMakeover@earthlink.net.
you will be applauded for your courage and effort. It won’t
be long before you are applauded for your skill,” says Eig.
The Daytona Beach Toastmasters meets every Monday
night at 6 p.m. at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University,
Qigong Healing Classes
Building 3, room E611. Guests are always given a warm
welcome. The meeting consists of prepared speeches, short
E
d Eisler, owner of Eisler Therapeutics, is pleased to an-
nounce new qigong healing classes being held Wednes-
impromptu speeches, evaluations of speeches and inspira-
days in Port Orange and the last Sunday of each month in
tional talks.
South Daytona. Qigong is an internal Chinese meditative
practice which often uses slow graceful movements and
Contact Ron Eig at 386-383-5016 or sail2eden@yahoo.com
controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation
for further information.
of qi within the human body, and enhance the practitioner’s
overall health. According to Ed, “Many Reiki Masters and
yogis are calling qigong the most powerful experience of
Inspiration in Concert
energy.” Ed is enthusiastic to share his knowledge gained
through three levels of training with the Supreme Science
O
n Sunday, March 7 at
Qigong Foundation. This knowledge includes qigong forms,
4:30 p.m. the musical
breath empowerment and Nine Breath Method, food healing
group Mirabai Ceiba will be
and spiritual awareness.
live in concert at Oceanview
Classes are held on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Port
Yoga. The duo consists of
Orange or the last Sunday of the month in South Daytona.
Angelika Baumbach, who
In addition, Debbie’s Health Foods in Port Orange will be
has lived in Mexico and the
hosting Ed’s food based healing demonstration on March 19,
United States, along with
at 7 p.m. “Learn how you can heal from any ailment with the
Marus Gieber from Germany.
proper phytonutrients, quick and easy,” says Ed.
Together, they create inspir-
ing, uplifting music incorporating their vocals, harp and gui-
For more information call Ed at 386-214-6465 or visit
tar. Their musical project, Mirabai Ceiba, performs concerts
EislerTherapeutics.com. See ad on page 27.
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