The Connected Wellness Certification- TM Series- 2010/2011
Holistic Wellness & Consciousness Studies
For Personal or Professional Practice
Registered with Yoga Alliance
Member- International Assoc. of Yoga Therapy
Meditation and Mind/Body Medicine- Chopra Institute
Hatha- various styles, Kundalini and Kriya Sciences
Follow the Path of Ancient Wisdom & Energy Science joined together:
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Do you want a Yoga training that is FULL SPECTRUM- kriya/kundalini, yoga
therapy and hatha/key styles, not only focusing on the physical piece of daily
practice, but all 8 aspects of Conscious Yogic Living? Get all the ease,
effectiveness and enjoyment from the authentic Art & Science of Yogic practice!
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Do you want to fully harness the profound power behind the Science of Breath,
and, learn how to effectively align and allow your Chakra Energy Centers to
work for you- The Law of Attraction, in practice?
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Do you want to learn correctly practiced Meditation, as well as many other
styles, including Traditional Mantra/Sutra Meditation?
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Do you want to understand other aspects of Holistic Wellness and Conscious
Living, other than Yoga, to receive a well-rounded understanding of other
Ancient Wisdoms?
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Do you want to Purify/Heal/Empower your Body, Emotions/Thoughts, Energy
system, Relationships with people, and with Money- deeply, quickly and
enjoyably?
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Do you want to share these unique and effective practices, in case you want to go
beyond personal use, in the Private Sector- not only teaching Group Classes in
yoga/breath/meditation, but also providing Individual Sessions, as a Holistic
Wellness Therapist - helping others to heal any issue and create great
fulfillment- providing a deeper level of effectiveness than from just group classes?
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Do you want to provide Corporate Level Trainings, in Holistic Wellness,
Success, and Empowerment, where you can reach large numbers of people, than
from just group private sector classes?
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Do you want to work with Main Stream Healthcare practitioners and facilities,
providing the Most Effective Healing/Wellness practices available, because they
reach the root of the issue/imbalance- creating a healthier/happier society, and a
deeper understanding of Ancient Healing practices, in the West?
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Do you want to create a Deeply Rewarding Lifestyle with your own life, plusenjoy Great Rewards from the people and situations around you healing and
creating wonderful results, as well- whether you use your practice professionally
or simply for personal practice?
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Do you want to Live Consciously- realizing that your thoughts and emotions create
your physical results- practicing, and sharing practices, that train us how to use our
Consciousness effectively, as Enlightened/Responsible Co-Creators?
Notes ~
Topics of Study ~ For more details- on all of these subjects, send an email to ask!
Conscious, Full Spectrum Yoga- “Yoga” means to Unite- all aspects of Life…
All 8 aspects (limbs)/styles/history/purpose/ethics (Including Kundalini- kriya/hatha, Yoga Therapy,
Kripalu, Vinyasa, Classic) Kriya- combined limbs 3-8, Hatha- separated limbs 3-5, Karma- selfless
service, Bhakti- devotion, Tantra-white practice/red discussion- home practice, as desired!, Jhana
Yoga- knowledge. The 8 limbs- (1-2) Intention/Devotion/Reflection- for/of Self and Life, (3)
Physical, (4) Mental- thoughts/emotions Breathwork, (5-7) the 3 steps of Meditation, (8)- Total bliss!
This system is all about living in bliss and creating miracles!
Power of Intention/Conscious Emotions/Feeling based prayer/Quantum Physics
Conscious Living/Reflection Principle- New paradigm- life results are a mirror of your inner
world, subconscious, energy system. (The old paradigm was blame/victimhood.)
Conscious Movement- asana, Chakra-based movement, devotional dance- various types,
drumming, conscious walking, Karma/Bhakti Yoga. Basic anatomy- organs, skeleton, nervous
system.
Breathwork- the center of Yogic Practice/Living. Breath energy does the purification and
empowerment, in your practice. There are countless styles- from pocket tools, daily practice tools,
to Profoundly purifying/empowering practices, used weekly. The word “Breath”- means “Spirit”,
connects the mind, w/the physical, balances the nervous system/sides of the brain, clears negative
emotions- the Breath is the only way to do this!
Includes complete training in Heartbreathing- considered the Mother of all Healing- a powerful
Kundalini heart opener!
Meditation- all 3 levels of traditional meditation, which includes all 8 limbs of yogic practice, as
Effective Meditation is the Purpose of our practice. Includes training in Mantra/Sutra Meditation, &
other key styles.
Chakras- detailed exploration- glands, organs, qualities, emotions, colors, movement, Breathwork,
meditation, mantras/affirmations, mudras- hand postures, all bandhas, for each.
Mind/Body Medicine, Creating Ideal Relationships, Prosperity, Groundedness
Sacred Texts/Understandings/Practices- from various cultures, including East Indian, Native
American, Far East, and other indigenous cultures.
Feng Shui/Vaastu- Sthapatya Veda- sacred use of space/architecture
Ayurveda- Doshas, and their meanings, the Vedas/Yoga Sutras
Native American practices- Sweatlodge, Ho’ponopono, Animal Totems/Medicine Cards,
Shamanism
Forgiveness/Completion practices- Vastly important! Healthy Boundaries
Innocence- A key truth, transmutes guilt, Trust/Letting Go/Allowing in
Birth issues and their expression patterns, Deserving/Worthiness
Private sessions in The Connected Wellness System- personally tailored for You! Learn how to
provide private sessions for your clients, if you wish to use your practice professionally.
Bodywork- Translate the language the body uses to speak to us, release blocked energy
Nutrition/Organic- micronutrients, bioabsorbable, alkalinity, whole food
2012/Poleshift- How to prepare, Being One with You- your Source- your True Self!
Law of Attraction/Feminine Aspect of Creation/Goddess/Wisdom- many traditions
Respecting Mother Earth- various awareness’
Earth/Air/Fire/Water purifications, Youthing- Immortality, Detox/fasting/herbs
Creativity/Artfun, Play/Inner Child, Silence, Intuition, Gratitude, Prosperity, Holistic Fitness
Chanting- various traditions/languages
Heartbased Communication- sentences, words of emotion, for effective communication
Also receive overviews other key practices of Holistic Wellness and Alternative WellnessChiropractic, Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Homeopathy, Naturopathy,
Astrology, Stones/Crystals, Aromatherapy, etc., as we want our graduates to have a competent,
broad understanding of all avenues that are available. Networking with your peers/others.
Marketing and Business support- if you wish share this amazing system with the world!
Each weekend, includes a Gift of Grace Ceremony- A powerful crown chakra+
opening! (Developed from the Oneness Blessing and Divine Openings.)
Also- Please note- we also allow for wonderful, unexpected topics/trainers to come our
way!
Notes ~
Dates of Trainings and Requirements ~
It is best to do your private session series NOW, before beginning this course, or start soon
after attending our Connected Wellness Samplers- Next is Sept. 18th or 19th. You may begin
by attending our Align w/The Divine- Silent Retreat, Jan. 1-2, 2011, which can be attended
independently from the Certification Series, as well- to simply sample this incredible
system, for further practice, but is a requirement for professional certification. Missed
weekends, can be made up- the next year! We do our best to keep things flexible, to fit all
schedules.
For out of towners- we can do webcam sessions, use DVDs, online/tele sessions, etc.
Personal contact is the best- Nirvana Pointe Retreat is just 10 mins. from the airport and
1.5 miles from I80, with wonderful lodging and enlightening amenities.
Follow the Wisdom Path~ 4 Seasons/4 Elements4 three day weekends- Areas of Healing/Wellness- (for Personal or Professional use):
Oct. 15-17, 2010, Physical Wellness- Body and Situations (Oct. 14-16th, 2011)
Feb. 18-20th, Relationship Wellness- w/others, Self and Life.
April 8-10th, Financial/Dharma Wellness- Purpose/right actions
June 10-12th, Emotional Wellness & Enlightenment.
We recommend doing all as a complete series, but, you may choose, as desired. We adjust
dates, sometimes, as needed- or just attend the next year. If you have a conflict- we use
group availability to determine the best dates for all and some parts can be done via Skype.
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Silent Retreat choices- Align w/The Divine- Silent Retreat- Jan. 1-2, 2011, &/or
Summer Silence- July 2011- do all or parts. These can be attended separately from the
Become the Expert! Series, but is required for complete professional accreditation.
Graduates earning accreditation must assist at one of our regular, open group
retreats, as a practicum- which normally would be our Annual Spring Retreat- in May.
Accredited graduates must also attend a determined number of group Chakra Yoga
Classes, with The Wellness Connection, or agreed upon outside centers. Participants
previous hours of practice are given consideration, toward our 200 hr. certification, as well.
Practicum group class hours can be done at our centers, or on your own, if recorded and
sent to us for review. Practicum private session requirements are done on your own, and
then discussed over the phone/email.
Written test is open book, and must be passed – for Complete Certification, by end of
2011. There is also a variety of “Home Fun” practice, on your own, and with a buddy!
Trainers- Past, Present, Future… (See photos on last page!)
Lyndy “Sophia” Stratbucker- Owner/Director of The Wellness Connection & Nirvana
Pointe Retreat/Spa, bringing you over 27 yrs of research, practice, study, training,
certifications, in the Wellness Arts & Life Coaching- resulting in the Connected Wellness
System- TM. Experienced Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher (500), International Assoc. of
Yoga Therapists, presenting- Heart Consciousness & The Breath- Kriya Yoga/breaking
emotional addictions, at the 1st International Symposium of Yoga Research- Oct. 2010,
Meditation & Mind/Body Medicine- Chopra Institute, Hatha, Kundalini and Kriya Yoga
and much more! Lyndy’s forte is providing participants with a marvelously rewarding and
deeply satisfying adventure, in self discovery, accomplishment and attracting in miracles!
You will be outstandingly pleased with her trainings, and with the inspiring atmosphere at
her beloved Nirvana Pointe.
Irl Rickman- The Maha Yogi- shares his expertise in the Connected Wellness System,
Kundalini Yoga, as well as in Vaastu- sacred architecture- and his forte- cooking! You will
feel blessed from head to toe by his mouth-watering dishes, wit and humor ! Irl is an
Enlightened Master. Irl & Lyndy are life partners in Love & Enlightenment.
Outside trainers- During the 9 month series- we will visit a variety of top practitioners in
the Holistic Wellness field, including inspiring locations, locally. Marvelous outside
presenters visit us, as well, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to share.
ASK for Details!!!
Sometimes, we even travel, if all are interested- see photos of some guest trainers, on last
page.
Books, CDs, DVDs, etc. ~ * marks must haves for your library!
There are other books, etc. we will refer to, as well. We make a point to bring participants
a deep experience, of many top trainers, from around the world, in our Certification Series.
We get many a surprise visit, from some of them- in person!!!
Books/Manuals/HandoutsYou Can Heal Your Life- Louise Hay*
The 8 Human Talents- Gurmukh Karr Kalsa*
Yoga for Transformation, Yoga for Wellness- Gary Kraftsow*
Things are going Great in my Absence- Lola Jones (Divine Openings support guide.)
And, the Breath shall set you Free… Lyndy Sophia Stratbucker
Flower of Life/Sacred Geometry- Drunvalo
Hungry for Health- Silberstein
ProMetabolics- Santillo
Various other books, handouts, articles, etc.
CDsAffirmational Breathwork- Lyndy Sophia Stratbucker *
Yoga Wisdom- Georg Fuerustien*
Yoga Sequencing- Rod Stryker
We use awesome music- so you may want to buy, as desired, on your own!
DVDsThe Science of Miracles- Gregg Braden
Kundalini Yoga- Gurmukh
Chakra Yoga for Mental Clarity- Gurutej Kaur
Other DVDs, CDs, online webcasts, from key authorities in the Conscious Living/
Yoga/Breath/Meditation/Holistic Wellness and Life Coaching (Consciousness Coaching)
fields.
Quantum Yoga (Movement/Breath/Meditation) - Conscious, Chakra-based, Full SpectrumLyndy Sophia Stratbucker
Payment Plans ~
All weekend trainings include meals- (all organic, balanced vegetarian- some fish, if
desired) unless we eat outside of Nirvana Pointe. Weekends, also include lodging, at
Nirvana Pointe. Price includes 8 private sessions and 36 group classes, but more may be
purchased, as needed, a Silent Retreat, practicum weekend, and the 4 three day weekend
series. This option provides Professional Certification.
Total Cost- $2500- Ask for/Buy yourself the perfect gift, to invest in yourself and your
world! If paid in full by 10/15- save 25%- $1875- $500 deposit required, by 9/29.
SEPTEMBER is our 50% off on second student- SAVE $1250!!!
JUST ASK US ANY $ QUESTIONS! We never make money an issue for not comingthere is always a way! Use the Power of Intention!
Installment Plan- $365, for 5 private sessions, $195- paid one weekend ahead.
Group Chakra Yoga classes may be paid in 12 class segments- $120 each or $15 each.
Each 3 Day- $395, paid 2 wks before retreat date.
Notes ~ “The best investment is in yourself!” Warren Buffett.
Work/Study options available!!!
$195 deposit holds your space- Please pay balance within 2 wks before each weekend.
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