event spotlights Get Your Chill On


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he Energies Balanced Spring Yoga Retreat returns


for a magical weekend of yoga, meditation, music and friend- ship, May 4 through 6, at the beautiful, 40-acre Davis Ranch Retreat, in Waelder. Multiple, all-level yoga


classes will be offered, including hatha, iyengar and ashtanga, starting at sunrise and ending in the moonlight. Participants can test their balance at slacklining; enjoy complimentary chef- prepared meals; relax poolside while listening to live sitar music; meditate and commune with nature; join in a bonfire drum circle; participate in a Lucky Limbo contest; and dancing. A wine and beer bar during the evenings will feature transcendental live music concerts. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own drums and


other instruments for a musical jam under the stars. All classes, events and catering are including with price of admission; ad- ditional massage, holistic treatments, trigger point therapy, essential oil treatments and tarot readings will be available for a small additional fee. Host Lisa Johnson says this year’s raffle prize will be a


one-night stay in the ranch’s tree house—a $300 value. Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance for $10. Other raffle prizes include goods and services from local vendors. Davis Ranch also has ample room for camping with access to facilities, a swimming pool, a tree house, hiking, fishing and a herd of friendly longhorns. Lisa and Todd Johnson have been operat- ing Energies Balanced, in East Austin, for over 10 years and are committed to enriching the lives of others by teaching high- quality self-care practices.


Cost: $250 per person for full weekend; $200 one-night pass; $150 day pass (includes access to indoor restroom facilities with hot water). Location: 1110 Peach Creek Rd.,Waelder. For more infor- mation or to register, email Lisa@EnergiesBalanced.com or visit EnergiesBalanced.com. See ad, page 9.


Healing Through Our Untapped Gifts


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n our modern world, it’s sometimes easy to feel like our health is out of


control. Changes swoop in from out of nowhere, along with stress and indeci- sions. We can feel powerless, but the truth is brighter, stronger and more real than we could imagine if we take the time to learn ancient techniques used to self-heal the body on a cellular level. Qigong is widely known for its miraculous energy healing, and Spring For- est Qigong (SFQ) provides an easy-to-learn program that allows anyone to efficiently master this ancient wisdom and practice it from home in just minutes a day. SFQ’s Master Gadu will present a course from April 20 to


Master Gadu


22, at the Hyatt Place Austin Airport. Te lesson is designed to encourage participants to imagine a life free of pain and negativ- ity, obtained through giſts we already have—giſts so powerful that even the Western clinical world is taking notice. Bill Manahan, M.D., co-chair of Minnesota Holistic Medi-


cine Group, says, “Spring Forest Qigong is going to revolutionize the manner in which we look at healing.” Master Lin, founder of SFQ, adds, “Te giſt of energy heal-


ing lies dormant in everyone.“ Join over 300,000 people who have learned to awaken


this giſt and regain control of their health. During the Level 1 course, participants will learn ancient qigong movements, expe- rience qigong meditation, discover secrets of sounds, vibra- tion and more. In Level 2, the lesson goes deeper into healing specific ailments and strengthening one’s energy for healing the self and others. Gadu will also perform private healings aſter the Sunday class. Aſter either class, participants will return home with a new power to explore. Seating is limited to ensure quality, personal training.


Cost: Level 1: $209; Level 1 and 2 Weekend Intensive with per- sonal healing: $518. Reserve early and get $20 off by registering at SpringForestQigong.com—use the promo code “AUSTINQI” at the checkout. See ad, page 3.


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