On October 15th, in the midst of all the hectic
lay-up activities, Dawn flew to the Chopra Center in Carlsbad California to
finish her teacher training. After six
days of intensive testing, we are proud to announce that she is officially a
Chopra Certified Perfect Health Instructor. What does that mean? It means she is part of a select group of
teachers trained and authorized by the Chopra Center to present this course of
study. It also means she will be able
to bring her passion for Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation to the Timberwind, on a
special six-day cruise in September of 2008, which will feature the Perfect
Health Program developed by Deepak Chopra MD, and David Simon MD.
This program’s foundation is Ayurveda the 5000-year-old
healing system of ancient India. Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words Ayus meaning life, and Veda
meaning wisdom. This “wisdom of life”
offers a proven guide for a life of happiness, vitality, love, and purpose.
Today, doctors are citing stress as a major contributing
factor to most illnesses. Our bodies
and minds react to it by shifting out of balance, which ultimately creates
physical challenges and emotional turbulence that affect our lives at home, at
work, and at play. In time, we can find
ourselves in toxic relationships and non-nourishing patterns of eating,
sleeping and digestion.
The Perfect Health program will help you identify the
imbalances in your life, teach you how to correct them, and help you develop a
nurturing daily routine. Learn to
release you emotions in a healthy way so that they don’t build up in your
physiology. As your stresses are
eliminated, your mind and body begin to function with maximum effectiveness,
creating health, vitality, and happiness.
With the inspiration of the beautiful Maine Coast as a
backdrop, the Timberwind as a platform, and Dawn’s healthful vegetarian meals,
you’ll discover a more vibrant you!
Dawn plans to teach some simple “seated” yoga, short
meditation, and an hour of course material in the morning. You will then enjoy a glorious day of
sailing, an hour of course material in the evening, ending with another short
meditation.
After living these healthy practices for 6 days, you’ll be
able to take these tools home with you and continue to enjoy the benefits! Health is not just an absence of disease,
but rather a state of vibrant balance between mind, body and spirit!
Many passengers this season commented on Dawn’s strength,
energy, and youthful radiance. The
practices in the Perfect Health program are her secret – a secret she can’t
wait to share!
Captain Bob
P.S. don’t worry she’s still the same
Dawn, and all your Timberwind favorite foods will still be on the menu during
our regular cruises!
For more information on the Perfect Health Cruise click here.
