Experiential
These were 2003 speakers. This info will be updated as we approach this year's event.

10 am

Holistic Martial Arts
Allan Shishir Inocalla

Develop self-confidence & self-discipline while strengthening the body and mind. Acquire the power of concentration and greater balance in life with Holistic Martial Arts, the perfect forum for fitness, health and sports. Arnis-Filipino Martial Art is the upcoming National Sport of the Philippines; it is an eclectic system which combines hard and soft styles of Martial Art from the essence of Karate, Tai Chi Yoga, Meditation QiGong and self defense. If you have ever been curious about martial arts, this presentation is for you.

Allan Shishir Inocalla is a Master instructor with over 30 years Martial arts experience in the hard and soft systems. He is the founder of "Holistic"/Mix martial arts System and has over 30 Films and TV shows to his credit. He won the role of "Michaelangelo" Martial artist in the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" Movie 3 and TV series the "Next Mutation". In addition he as performed stunts, as an actor, an Action Director and as coordinator/co-producer. His work can be seen in productions such as Ultimate Fight, a Hasbro commercial, Dark Angel, and Macgyver.

Shishir is a Former Light and Heavyweight US/Canada Champion and has won over 50 championships in "Kumite" fighting and "Kata" Forms division. He is a member of the Philippines Olympic Committee and Sports Commission. Shishir's extensive list of creditials include: "Datu" (Chief) in Arnis-Filipino Martial Arts, 5th Dan in Karate, Certified instructor in Ananda Marga Yoga and Meditation, Instructor in Wu Tan San Tai-chi/Quigong as well as studied Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido and Kickboxing. He is Chief Instructor Mag-kaisa Arnis/Tai-chi Academy, University of Peace, Terra Viva Resort (Brazilia) and the Holistic Martial Arts instructor for David Leadbetter Golf Academy and Celebration Health and Fitness Centre.

11 am

Introduction to Healing Touch
Donna Harding, RN, CHTP 

Healing Touch is a systematic approach to healing, an energy (biofield) therapy.
Healing Touch encompasses a group of techniques that utilize the hands to clear, energize and balance the human energy system. While all healing is basically self-healing, it can be assisted. Healing Touch helps maximize the body/mind's inherent ability to heal. Join Donna Harding in this highly experiential workshop as she introduces you to energy concepts and practices to maximize your self-healing potential.

Donna's 25 years experience in nursing include hospital nursing, home health care and wellness education. Donna founded Healing Resources, Inc. where she provides holistic health assessments, energy based therapy, and makes referrals to other health resources. Donna has studied Ayurveda extensively with highly renowned teacher, Dr. Partap Chauhan.

12 noon

Self Help Acupressure with Jin Shin Jyitsu
Marilyn Cobb

Discover simple and easy to learn self-help acupressure techniques for creating and maintaining your personal health. You will learn how to use your fingers and hands to energize the body, mind and spirit. Jin Shin Jyutsu is a time-honored art that uses energy flow to release tensions and blockages that cause various body problems. A universal energy that flows throughout the body and hands recharges blocked pathways. Body, mind, emotion and spirit are brought into balance. These simple techniques can help reduce stress, anxiety, headaches, nausea, fatigue, neck and back pain, high blood pressure, and much more.

Marilyn Cobb has been studying various forms of holistic therapy and personal growth since 1989. A graduate of Space Coast Massage Institute, she has been a licensed massage therapist since 1992 and a Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner for 14 years. She has trained with experts in the fields of kinesiology and light therapy and is an apprentice of the Toltec wisdom as taught by don Miguel Ruiz in the Four Agreements. She is dedicated to her clients, assisting them in finding their way to wholeness and wellness through awareness of body, mind and spirit.

1 pm

Enlightenment Here and Now
Al Rapaport

Enlightenment is not just available to monastics and Asians who lived hundreds of years ago. The ancient teachings of Zen indicate that we already possess this mind-state, but just don't realize it. We'll discuss how this can be and do some experiential exercises designed to reveal our enlightened nature.

Al Rapaport is one of the few lay Zen Teachers in the US, and has been practicing and teaching for almost 30 years. He is authorized to teach in a traditional Japanese form of Zen, but has adapted man Western techniques as well. Al is President of Open Mind Productions, Inc., producer of the Buddhism in America Conferences (the largest conferences on Buddhist practice in the world), as well as the Yoga Spirit Conferences. He is the compiler of the book, "Buddhism in America", and author of "Zen Made Easy: A Guide to Mediation in Modern Times."

2 pm

Yoga for Life
Janice O'Han

Would you like to look younger or maintain your youthful appearance? Do you have stress in your life? Jan O'Han will reveal how the regular practice of yoga creates new neural pathways, yields mental, emotional and physical benefits including a flexible and supple spine. Experience a taste of yoga - you will leave inspired and energized to make yoga practice a regular part of your daily life.

Jan O'Han is an innovative community leader who has integrated many aspects of natural health into her professional and personal life. Jan's credentials as a certified yoga instructor, Licensed Massage Therapist, certified Reflexologist and Oriental Shiatsu Therapist as well as her study of herbology has enabled her to help many people on their path to healthier lives. Jan is owner and director of Therapy & Education at Positive Change Health Center, an oasis for health, located in Sebastian, Florida. She lives and works at the center with her husband and business partner Michael Gallarano and 8-year-old daughter Sage. This beautiful holistic center has been providing integrity programs for over 11 years. Some of the services include yoga, medically supervised weight loss, a Lifestyles Retraining Program, hypnosis, nutrition education, exercise options and more.

Jan received her Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1984 from Florida Atlantic University. She taught in the school system for a short time and then chose to apply her degree to the natural health field. Jan is now a Provider of Continuing Education for Florida massage therapists teaching Shiatsu, Reflexology and Aromatherapy. Jan has been teaching Yoga at her center and other health clubs in her area since 1998. For more information you may reach Jan at 772-589-6869.

3 pm

How to Enhance the Healing Response
Dr. Andreas S. Braun Ph.D.

Underneath all our efforts toward healing and wholeness lies the Innate Healing Response of the bodymind. In this session Dr. Braun will share his insights about the Essence of Healing and why it is often suppressed and unable to work its magic in us. You will learn to practice a simple and powerful approach to strengthen the Healing Response through which you can assist all other efforts at healing to bring about deep level harmony in body, mind, and heart. Feel confident to try this at home. There will be handouts and time for questions and answers.

Andreas Braun, Ph.D. is a master healer with over 30 years experience of helping individuals attain their optimal level of wholeness in mind, body, relationships, and spirit. He is an inspiring speaker with an ability to touch the heart and make complex issues easy to understand. He has studied and lectured around the world and is a direct student of the legendary Neem Karoli Baba and other well known spiritual masters.
In lectures and seminars Dr. Braun likes to focus on what is most essentially helpful. For this purpose he developed a highly effective approach to deep self-healing, called "Open Attention". It is a simple and powerful technique anyone can learn which evokes and supports the mind-body's innate healing potential. It can be used effectively alone, or in conjunction with all other healing approaches.
In his work with individuals and families he chooses from a wide variety of techniques and approaches those that work best with each particular individual, among them: transpersonal counseling and other forms of psychotherapy, EMDR, The Work of Byron Katie, BodyTalk, hypnosis, imagery, addictions and co-dependency treatment, Reiki, meditation, and many more.
Currently Dr. Braun offers his service as director of the Sebastian Counseling Center, as university professor, and as spiritual mentor and friend to anyone who is curious to realize their profound innate capacity for healing and happiness. 772-589-4488 www.becomingwhole.com

4 pm

Hypnosis: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Kathy Doner, MD 

Would you like to regain control of your life? Improve exercise or work habits? Learn how to re-program your Sub-Conscious mind and change your life. Dr. Kathy Doner will show you how Hypnosis can significantly improve negative habits or motivations and even relieve physical symptoms such as irritable bowel, chronic pain, and Fibromyalgia. Enjoy a group hypnosis experience that will allow you explore the power of your subconscious mind.

Dr. Kathy Doner is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a Certified Hypnotherapist. After 21 years running a successful medical practice Dr. Doner chose to focus her practice on healing the Mind-Body-Spirit through Hypnotherapy. Even before her medical training Dr. Doner was interested in the holistic aspects of health and healing. She has traveled the world to study the traditional healing systems of many countries, including China and India. She holds a Masters of Public Health in Nutrition from the University of Michigan. Dr. Doner learned the importance of good nutrition and the social effects on lifestyle by doing fieldwork in rural Kentucky and the inner cities of Memphis and Washington DC.
Throughout her years of practice Dr. Doner has addressed the whole person- body, mind, emotions and spirit. She stresses preventive medicine such as good nutrition, exercise, social support, the search for meaning in life, and stress reduction. Additionally, she has extensive experience in yoga and meditation, as well as information from other trainings, such as aromatherapy and Reiki.
For more information visit www.KathyDonerMD.com or call 772-581-0221.

5 pm

Strength & Stability with Pilates
Dave Bryan, Certified Pilates Instructor

Find out how this innovative exercise regime, Pilates Body Control Method, can work you out of pain and fatigue and into vitality and strength! Join Dave Bryan, as he describes where the Pilates Method originated from and why it’s enthusiastically embraced by leading medical bodies and top sports associations as one of the safest, most challenging, effective exercise techniques for creating core body strength, flexibility, and ease of movement without pain. Participate in some of the most unique exercises you will ever see and you will feel first hand why they work.

Dave Bryan is a certified Pilates Instructor and Owner of the Creative Arts Physical Therapy/Pilates Body Studio in Suntree – Melbourne, FL. The studio offers Pilates exercise programs and cutting edge Physical Therapy helping clients increase strength, flexibility, and endurance. 321-752-9778.