the REN DAO Wellness Center Blog

The RDWC is happy to introduce Yoga instructors Jai Kartar and James Alexander. Their classes will be held Sundays at 9:30am and Mondays at 6:15pm. Each class will be an hour. Classes are open to all levels and will begin with a centering of body and mind using simple chants and breathing followed by a […]

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August 8th - Reiki Healing Circle - Saturday 3:30pm to 5:30pm
August 10th - Yoga with James - Sunday 9:30am
August 11, 18, 25 - Yoga with Jai - Monday 6:15 pm to 7:15 […]

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June 14th – Monthly Reiki Healing Circle with Peter Goldbeck.

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Many of us view Canola oil as an inexpensive alternative to Olive Oil. It is marketed as being healthy, a source of Omega 3 fatty acids and is FDA approved to claim its potential to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Canola oil is a resent entry to our food chain, appearing only thirty […]

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Last month Peter Goldbeck, Reiki Master and Reconnective Healer held his first Psychic Enhancement Workshop at the RDWC. Not knowing what to expect, I made my usual cup(s) of tea walked about nervously and wondered who would show up. Gradually as people wandered in, I settled down a bit.
We all have psychic abilities. The level […]

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Sensei Louis Rodriguez, head instructor of the REN DAO Iaido / Swordsmanship class, is currently in Florida where he resides six months out of the year. He writes…
I hope everyone is practicing as hard as I’m trying to get Samurai roots into this part of Florida. I have made contact with the Toyama Ryu […]

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Taijutsu is a Japanese Martial Arts term that is very recognizable today. From the dazzling moves of Rock Lee in the Naruto manga series to the subtle, almost mystical techniques of Dr. Massaki Hatsumi. The term itself today has come to be associated with the ninja arts of the Bujinkan. So what […]

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As an acupuncturist a common question I ask patients is how much water they consume and whether or not they feel thirsty. Within Chinese Medicine, these questions help me determine if conditions of heat or cold, moisture or dryness are present. These and other questions help me assess my patient’s health. I also take in […]

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May 17th – Psychic Enhancement Workshop with Peter Goldbeck
Replacing this month Reiki Healing Circle, Reconnective Healer and Reiki Master, Peter Goldbeck will give a “Psychic Enhancement Workshop”. It will include a Group Attunement to empower one’s Intuitive and Psychic abilities and instructions, followed by a practice session.
This will be a fun dynamic workshop bringing out […]

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The night before our plane departs is the longest. The butterflies start, thinking about sitting on an airplane for almost 14 hours. This is not my first trip, it is actually my third, and regardless this trip does have special uniqueness. The numbers 3 and 9 both have significance in the Bujinkan […]

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The CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) promotes a “Five a Day Program”.
They suggest we eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. This may not seem like a lot until we think about a typical American diet. If for instance you were to have a cup of coffee […]

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The CDC’s five a day guidelines seems so simple, one would wonder why a major federal agency would need to spend time and money on this issue. Basically healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains are being overshadowed by their more numerously available manufactured processed food choices.
Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for […]

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April 12th – Monthly Reiki Healing Circle with Peter Goldbeck.

April 19th – Common Sense Eating for Health. Lecture will cover common sense ideas for eating for health. It will also cover taking supplements, the importance of reducing stress and health of the bowels as it relates to nutrition and the body.

May 18th – Fifth Intra-Dojo […]

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This blog is an extension of our newsletter. The change in format will make producing a monthly newsletter a little more efficient. A blog format also opens the conversation to all of you. Your comments, feedback and ideas are important to help animate these pages.
As in the newsletter, the blog allow me to share some […]

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