ABOUT GUEST LECTURER, RON FRANK:

Ron Frank, D.H.M., DI. Hom., CNHP

Lifestyle, and natural therapies are the safest and best first choice for addressing our health and the health of the one’s we love.

There is always a cause, or a set of reasons, or circumstances which lead people to their illnesses. Most therapies are about drastically finding an unnatural, and immediate solution to a symptom (i.e. drugs and surgery). These therapies superficially handle symptoms but don’t address the causes. This leaves a person’s vitality weaker from shock, and/or continued toxicity.

Many life-style choices can effectively address causes that bring illness. Almost all effective natural therapies allow people to heal themselves and their families safely while building and strengthening their overall vitality.

Ron’s practice and training:

Ron has a current practice established for 17 years ago in Palmdale, California. Ron holds two separate degrees in homeopathy: a DiHom. from the British Institute of Homeopathy, and a D.H.M. from the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy. For clinical and practical applications; Ron served a 2 1/2 year internship under his mentor, Tennakoon George L. DeSilva H.M.D. Ron has done extensive studies on plant stem cell therapy with various sources including Dominique Richard, M.D., N.D. Ron also carries an up-to-date certificate as a certified natural healthcare practitioner, CNHP. Ron continues ongoing studies in various holistic practices and has certificates related to these studies.

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ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS:

CHERYL:

Cheryl Boyles first became interested in yoga after a series of auto accidents left her with debilitating neck and back injuries. She came away from her very first yoga class with the conviction that she would one day become an instructor. Cheryl's teaching combines a variety of yoga styles, with special emphasis on evolving the mind-body connection through use of breathing techniques and breath-synchronized movement (Vinyasa). Using props and offering modifications as needed, she is committed to making yoga accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, helping them manage stress, increase in strength and flexibility, and correct muscular and structural imbalances. Cheryl wholeheartedly believes consistent yoga practice promotes healing, as evidenced by her own recovery from injury and dependence on prescription pain medications. Passionate about wellness of body, mind, and spirit, she considers yoga a remarkable tool for integrating these three aspects of our being into optimal functional harmony. Cheryl strives to express yoga as a balance of strength and grace, facilitating a guided yoga experience of enduring benefit.

Since earning a Sport Yoga certification from NESTA in 2003, Cheryl has taught many hundreds of hours of group yoga classes and private yoga instruction while continuing participation in yoga trainings and other avenues of yoga experience and education. Additionally, YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide has certified her to teach prenatal and postpartum yoga.

ABOUT MUSIC TEACHER THOMAS BOYLES

AARON:

Since 1982, Aaron Cooper has studied and practiced various martial arts systems, focusing mainly on the Chinese martial arts. Over time, his interest shifted away from the combative systems and into healing arts, such as Taijiquan (commonly referred to as "T'ai Chi Ch'uan"). Aaron has had the good fortune of being the student of both Sifu Robert Lyons and Sifu Duke Cheng, and continuously expands his understanding through regular practice. His philosophy regarding the practice of Taijiquan is strongly grounded in the teachings of Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher who transcribed the Tao Teh Ching, which is a philosophical blue print for both understanding and effectively practicing Taijiquan. In addition to teaching the physical aspects of the art, Aaron also provides his students with printed information regarding scientific evidence that further expands the student's overall understanding. Aaron's motivation for teaching is sourced in his desire to share this profound method of self-transformation with others, so that all who learn and practice Taijiquan can enjoy the many health benefits it has in store for them.

KELLEY:

In 1994, Kelley Foley began her healing journey. This journey has led her to many different paths of alternative healing. She holds certifications in Energy Medicine and Nutritional Therapy. In 1999, seeking relief from the pain caused by a debilitating autoimmune disease, her path led her to yoga. YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide has since certified her to teach yoga to seniors, and children, as well as adults. She is currently enhancing her education by working towards becoming a YogaFit Master Trainer.

LANA:

Lana began practicing yoga about eight years ago as an alternative form of exercise with the hope that it would ease stress. Within a month, she became hooked after realizing that various back and hip tweaks that she had always lived with began to disappear. Since then, her yoga practice has slowly evolved into an ongoing journey that recently led her to obtain her yoga teacher certification at Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico. Although her background is in vinyasa and power yoga, lately Lana's style has been more meditative. She believes that everyone has the perfect body for yoga and that it can be done at any age. Lana is RYT-200 certified.

LINDA:

Linda Hardison obtained certification in Pilates Equipment and Pilates Mat through Body Arts and Science International under the esteemed teachings of Raul Isacowitz. The Pilates approach to physical conditioning offers a gentle yet powerful path for increasing the body’s strength, flexibility, and stamina. Linda’s passion for the method was captured the moment she attended her very first Pilates class, and she knew then that she wanted to become certified to teach.

With consistency, Pilates creates a strong muscular support system that improves stabilization of the abdomen, spine, joints, and bones. This provides the body with a more stable basis. That, coupled with an increase of body awareness and balance establishes an enhanced sense of harmony and wellbeing to not only the mind and body, but the spirit as well. Encouraging the mind, body, and spirit is the foundation on which Linda bases her practice.

Linda is a member of Pilates Method Alliance, an international organization that supports the continued quality of Pilates taught by instructors certified by endorsed teaching facilities. A local resident of Wrightwood, when not teaching Pilates Linda enjoys hiking, interior design, and volunteering within the community of Wrightwood.

MARY:

Mary has been practicing yoga for almost 20 years. After graduating from college with a degree in studio art and art education, Mary started her studies in the long established tradition of yoga. While studying at theMeditation Center in Minneapolis, she fell in love with Raja yoga, a system of yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. This passion for yoga led her to India to meet the founder of the Meditation Center, Swami Veda. While in India, Mary trekked in the Himalayas, volunteered to teach art at a charity school for children and studied Yoga. One of the highlights of her travels was the opportunity to study in Rishikesh with an 84 year old Yogi, formerly a disciple of the famous Indian saint, Swami Sivananda. Currently, Mary’s gurus are her 6 year old and 11 year old kids and her students at Hesperia High School where she teaches high school art.