Your mind is like a computer. It probably runs with great tools but does so using outdated software creating undesired habits and behaviours. With Therapeutic Hypnosis and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), you can easily and effectively delete old data and replace it with new programming. From self-confidence to smoking cessation, anxiety relief and pain management, RTT can help you build new healthy habits in an average of 21 days (time required by the brain to do so). Once anchored in your mind and reinforced by a personalized recording, the new desired data becomes permanent.

Spring is just around the corner which means the arrival of the new City of Nanaimo Activity Guide. It is available at our recreation centres starting March 1st, and as usual, it is full of programs and community special events to keep you active for the warmer months ahead. This year there are many never-before offered programs in the Activity Guide. For more information on these courses or other program ideas, please pick up the new City of Nanaimo Spring and Summer Activity Guide or view it on our website at Nanaimo.ca. This season, ͞”Take a Moment” with Parks and Recreation.

“Here are a few never-before offered programs found inside the Activity Guide:
▪ Creative Art Journaling – create a unique and beautiful art journal ▪ Cheese Making – Learn the history, science and process to make Derby ▪ Wet Felting – Turn wool into a variety of useful creations. ▪ · Flamenco Moods and Moves – Learn the steps, rhythms and hand clapping of Flamenco dancing. ▪ BollyX – a high intensity Bollywood cardio workout ▪ Harmonica – Play blues, folk, rock and pop tunes on this timeless instrument. ▪ Birth Support – previously offered by Island Health.

Headaches and migraines can be triggered by many different sources. Some of these causes include, dehydration, hunger, atmospheric pressure changes, and improper glasses. What many do not realize is that upper neck misalignments due to improper head positioning, can also cause headaches and migraines and poor blood and fluid flow between the brain and the body. Chiropractors are specially trained to assess upper neck misalignments and to gently, specifically, and scientifically correct neck misalignments restoring proper blood flow and optimal body posture. To learn know more come to our next health night March 19 at 7pm!

Have you been impacted by trauma? Are you grieving a loss of a loved one, a job or a marriage? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you going through transition? Are you struggling with chronic pain? However you feel stuck in life, and maybe finding yourself repeating the same old patterns, counselling can help you to make positive change, rapidly alter negative, limiting beliefs, and move forward into a more fulfilling experience of life. Find a councillor or psychotherapist with compassion, acceptance and non-judgment to help support you stepping into your potential, claiming your power and living life on your terms.

Do you know what one of the biggest health and wellness trends is for 2018? Breathwork is conscious, controlled breathing done for relaxation, meditation or therapeutic purposes. In their book “The Healing Power of Breath”, doctors Richard P. Brown and Patricia L. Gerbarg write, “By changing the patterns of breathing, it is possible to reduce stress, calm an agitated mind and improve physical health and endurance.” Nanaimo Parks and Recreation has many programs, including a variety of yoga and fitness classes that incorporate better breathing techniques. Check out our Activity Guide, visit our website at www.nanaimo.ca or call us at 250.756.5200 for details.