Water Week | Craig Stuart

The warm, dry climate of the Ranch has always enticed water lovers to our three outdoor pools. Craig's special summer program includes:

Water Works - high energy aerobic training and muscle conditioning in the main pool
Aqua Stride & Strength - gentle water walking and striding with water resistance exercises Hydro-Pilates - a Pilates inspired water workout for improved posture and core strengthening
Aqua Plus - a non impact, total body workout in the deep water pool.

Craig is a certified fitness instructor, and the creator and director of HYDRO-FIT in Eugene, Oregon. He presents water workshops nationally and internationally. His innovative workouts range from easy to challenging. On the Web:www.hydrofit.com.

Attention: Our lives are really all about it | Alice Aspen March

Attention is the key to having a healthy, balanced mind-body connection and a fulfilled life! Alice Aspen March founded FACT, Focusing Awareness on Children and Television, a group formed to increase society's awareness of children's needs in a media-dominated world. She also created and co-produced the 1981 Emmy Award-nominated film Latch-Key Kids, and was a California State Senate appointee to the White House Conference on the Family and The Commission for the Future Funding of Public Broadcasting in California.

She has served on the board of directors for KCET-TV Public Broadcasting in Southern California, the Center for the Improvement of Child Caring, and the International Institute of Los Angeles. She has taught at both the elementary and secondary school levels. Today she is recognized internationally as a leading voice on the power and value of Attention in our lives.

A Magical Evening | Lord Howard Posener

Lord Howard Posener is a member of the prestigious Magic Circle, limited to 400 members worldwide -- the most exclusive magic society. He also belongs to the International Brotherhood of Magicians, The International Magicians Society and The Magic Castle. He has performed for royalty throughout the world, including Prince Charles and the Sultan of Brunei. His personal clients include Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Sir Elton John, and Barbra Streisand. Corporate clients include Fortune 500 companies. He had a weekly prime-time television show in England on BBC1 and has appeared on many TV shows worldwide. His success has been noted in numerous publications, including the New York Post, USA Today, LA Times and People magazine.

He also will present Welcome to the World of Paranormal. Lord Posener frequently gives speeches and demonstrations on the paranormal, and is acknowledged as a world authority on the subject. He will demonstrate what to look for in fake psychics, discuss his investigations for Scotland Yard, and reveal the secrets behind psychic healing.

Belly Dance Program | Dolphina

In this fun and sexy program, you will raise your heart rate, work up a sweat and tone muscles you never knew you had. More than just an exercise routine, belly dance engages the body, mind and spirit, enabling every woman to celebrate the eternal feminine within. Experience the captivating mysticism of this timeless art form in an unforgettable week featuring a dynamic variety of dance moves, routines, music and props.

During an Evening of Belly Dance, enjoy elegant music, exquisite movements and stunning costumes, and learn how belly dance has recently emerged as an empowering and pleasurable workout method. You’ll leave feeling entertained and inspired. Belly dance classes will enable you to take moves that you’ve learned to the next wedding, party, event or dance club by adding your own style and flair. And, as you master the basics, you will add finger cymbals, veils and more (provided).

Dolphina was born in Northern California and learned to belly dance at age four. Her connection to the dance was sealed during an extended stay in Morocco that made a deep impression and set the course for her life. Dolphina studied at New York's prestigious American Academy of Dance and Drama. Later, in the West Indies, she was involved in a near fatal boating accident, where she was rescued by dolphins who guided her to safety -- a life-changing event. Soon after, Dolphina returned to California, where she performed and filmed her top-selling DVDs. She is accompanied by Lisa, her protege, who has been dancing her entire life. Lisa currently teaches at Dolphina’s studio and performs with an acclaimed troupe in Los Angeles.