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August Health & Wellness Events
Upcoming events at Sophia Natural Health Center in Brookfield, CT
August Events at SOPHIA
Tuesday, August 2nd
“Chinese Dietary Therapy”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old
Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost:
Free for current patients and their guests. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
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The Integrative Dietary Therapy System combines the wisdom of food energetics in Chinese Medicine with the scientific knowledge of nutrition. By utilizing both aspects of food and nutrition, this therapy will aid in the healing process and improve the patient’s overall health. This lecture will go over dietary guidelines, food choices, and how to utilize the Chinese Dietary classifications to improve health imbalances.
Thursday, August 4th
“Tao Yin & Stress Reduction Techniques”
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When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center,
31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost:
Free for current patients and their guests. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
Tao Yin is
a type of exercise and self-massage intended to revitalize a person's internal
energy, which is also referred to as ch'i. The exercises are used to encourage flexibility and strength,
rejuvenating a person's muscles, ligaments, and joints and help release blocked
energy within a person's body. This will be a participatory seminar - loose fitting clothes are suggested. Exercise is gentle,
there are no restrictions, anyone can do it!
Thursday, August 11th
“The Basics of QiGong”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old
Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost: Free for current patients and their
guests. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
QiGong is an
over 5,000 year old Chinese health method that combines slow graceful movements
with mental concentration and breathing. The standing postures and breathing exercises
improve circulation, reduce stress, cultivate and balance chi or “life energy,
and enhances the immune system!
This will
be a participatory seminar - loose fitting clothes
are suggested. Exercise is gentle, there are no restrictions, anyone can
do it!
Tuesday, August 16th
“Chinese Dietary Therapy”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old
Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost:
Free for current patients and their guests. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
The Integrative Dietary Therapy System combines the wisdom of food energetics in Chinese Medicine with the scientific knowledge of nutrition. By utilizing both aspects of food and nutrition, this therapy will aid in the healing process and improve the patient’s overall health. This lecture will go over dietary guidelines, food choices, and how to utilize the Chinese Dietary classifications to improve health imbalances.
Thursday, August 18th
“Way of the Tea”
When:
7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old
Route 7, Brookfield, CT 06804
Cost: Free for current patients and their guests. $50
non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
Dr. Bruce will introduce you to the Chinese Tea Culture and explain various
teas and their healing/medicinal properties. He'll also demonstrate the art of
making tea.
Come prepared
to taste! Various teas will be available for purchase!
Thursday, August 25th
“Home Care Exercises”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old
Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost: Free for current patients and their
guests. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
Learn some
simple exercises to increase your strength, balance and flexibility! These
exercises are designed for you to practice at home to benefit your overall body
health. This will be a participatory seminar - loose fitting clothes are suggested. Exercise is gentle,
there are no restrictions, anyone can do it!
Also in August…Come see us at these events!
Thursday, August 4th: Dr. Ken
Hoffman will present a lecture “Chinese Medicine
and Women’s Health”.
When: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road,
Washington, CT 06793
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: To
the library directly, 860-868-7586
Wednesday, August 10th: Dr. Bruce
Roff will present a workshop
“Basics of QiGong”.
When:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
Studio Around The Corner, Suite 101, 67 Main Street, Brewster, NY
Cost: FREE!
RSVP:
To Studio Around The Corner directly:
845-363-8330
Thursday, August 25th: We will
be performing free pain and stress relief treatments at
“Girl’s Night Out” at The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury, CT
When: 6:00
– 10:00 pm
Where:
The Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road, Danbury, CT 06811
Cost: Contact
The Amber Room directly for ticket information:
203-748-3800
