Trinity Episcopal Church in Seymour to hold Holistic Health Festival

Join us on Saturday for this wonderful event that focuses on slowing down, relaxing and learning about better ways to treat our bodies, minds and souls! 

There will be vendor booths featuring natural cosmetics and deodorants, local bee product and farm foods, plant-based eating, essential oils, reiki and yoga, exercise, karate, chiropractic services, and a blood pressure booth hosted by Griffin Health Services. And if that's not enough to lure you in, there will also be free cookies!

Starting at 11 a.m., there will be three events in the hall; a meditation let by Berta from Rajayogini, a Taro Karate demonstration led by Sensei Wojciech, and a sound bath with essential oils led by our very own Margie and Maura.

Please come out and support us and some of our wonderful local businesses.

This is shared from Trinity Episcopal Church Facebook page.

Oxford Public Library to host virtual author talk on holistic wellness

The Grounded Goodwife

OXFORD - Oxford Public Library will host “Adult Author Talk/Craft Workshop - Grounded Goodwife’s “Dare to Be a Green Witch” - a free virtual program at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Register at https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=OXFORD...

Join Ehris Urban and Velya Jancz-Urban on a journey into the green witch's world, where you'll explore nature's gifts and enjoy holistic wellness.

Register to receive link.

There are materials available for pickup at the library, 49 Great Oak Road. For information call (203) 888-6944.

This is shared from Oxford Public Library's Facebook page.

Health in the spotlight at Ansonia Middle School fair

 Edi May Macri of Milford, owner of Bikram Yoga in Shelton, talks to a parent about the benefits of yoga at a recent holistic health fair held for seventh graders at Ansonia Middle School.

Ansonia Middle School health teacher Lisa Nicolari said the idea behind the fair was to demonstrate to students that ultimately they determine their own well-being. She said she teaches them that the choices they make now will have an effect on their future health.

The event for seventh graders focused on physical, intellectual, social, and emotional health. It also taught stress and time management techniques and problem solving.

Nicolari said unified arts teachers - art, music, health, consumer technology, and physical education - and special education teachers participated in the fair. Parents were invited to the event in an effort to increase their involvement with the school, she said.

Art teacher Ashley Preneta's students created an exhibit that talked about the benefits of art therapy.

Music teacher Matt DeSorbo discussed the use of music therapy and how it can help people with autism, emotional disorders, and physical disabilities lead fuller lives.

Myra Odenwaelder, Director, Rehabilitation Services Department at Griffin Hospital in Derby, spoke about 'backpack strategies' aimed at preventing problems heavy backpacks cause and distributed information from The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Odenwaelder said the slogan she wants students and parents to remember is "Pack it Light, and Wear it Right." She weighed students' backpacks and said one girl was carrying a "14-pound bag."

The effect of alcohol consumption on the body was the subject of a demonstration by Lorrie McFarland, prevention coordinator, Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council, a program of BHcare in Ansonia. She said alcohol consumption leads to poor judgment and loss of coordination.
Students had an opportunity to don "goggles" that simulate feelings of being drunk.

Seventh grader Lizette Herrschaft said when she wore the goggles "it was hard to walk." Classmate Cedreya Lanier said she "got very dizzy" when she tried them out.

Students' posters lead the way to the fair held in the gym.

Kudos to the teachers who organized this community event. There was a lot of good information offered to visitors. 

And a big thank you goes out to Ansonia Middle School Co-Principal Terri Goldson for sending me these photos, since I had a camera "issue" that morning.

Ansonia Middle School to host holistic health fair

* This information is from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.