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iPhoneography with Yoni Mayeri
Week of April 27, 2024
All presentations will be on the iPhone; Android users welcome too. If you miss a session, it’s fine to show up for any sessions that...
Gathering Guru: How to Come Together with Passion, Purpose, and Power
Week of April 27, 2024
What Facilitating a Wedding, a Funeral, a Bat Mitzvah, and a Board Meeting Have in Common We spend much of our lives gathering with others,...
Incorporating Fasting into Your Daily Routine to Improve Overall Health
Week of May 4, 2024
Optimizing your Circadian Rhythm and Cardiovascular Health through Intermittent Fasting Dr. Taub’s presentation will review the science behind intermittent fasting including some the research studies...
Clips from a Hollywood Career
Week of May 4, 2024
Clips from a Hollywood Career, starring Steve Martin, Johnny Cash, Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Dick Van Dyke, Forrest Whitaker, Jeff Goldblum, and Me. How Movies...
The Great Microbiome and Other Topics
Week of May 11, 2024
The Great Microbiome: Our Greatest Ally for Optimal Health It is becoming common knowledge that gut bacteria are connected to aspects of health, including inflammation,...
Learn the Secret of Sounding
Week of May 11, 2024
Explore Sounds for Self-Empowerment and Healing Enjoy the freedom of sounding! These sounds do not need to be loud or complicated to strengthen, ground, align...
Brilliantly Navigating Life’s Transitions
Week of May 18, 2024
Life is filled with powerful transitions, constant change, and growth. How to navigate them with flow and wisdom is the test for each person. Understanding...
5 Ways to Nourish Your Mind and Body
Week of May 18, 2024
Our physical, mental and emotional health are interconnected as the very same things that are good for the body are also good for the mind....
Designing the Difference You Want to Make in the World
Week of May 25, 2024
Explore the Power of Your Uniqueness The first step in designing your impact is to explore who you are and what makes you unique. Learn...
Secrets to a Healthy Life
Week of May 25, 2024
Boosting Brain Health Uncover the secrets to a healthy, sharp and focused brain throughout all stages of life. Emerging research shows how what you eat...
Color Journals: Learning to See Color with Fresh Eyes
Week of May 25, 2024
This workshop will focus our attention on the color environment in and around Rancho La Puerta with the aim of increasing our observational acuity and...
The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples
Week of May 25, 2024
The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples: Tips on how to keep your relationship at peak performance Sexuality and Health- and live longer and better! Sex...
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for A Lifetime of Love
Week of June 1, 2024
Renew trust and intimacy in your relationship. Forget about learning how to argue better, or analyzing your early childhood, or making grand romantic gestures. The...
Nourishing Your Health with Integrative Medicine
Week of June 1, 2024
Unwinding Anxiety One in five people in the US experience anxiety each year. While pharmaceutical approaches can be helpful, they are most effective and safest...
Oral History as a Reflective Practice
Week of June 1, 2024
In the age of social media, the way we document our lives can feel frantic and overwrought. What if we slowed this process down and...
The BurnBright Experience
Week of June 8, 2024
An Extraordinary Invitation to Transformation The BurnBright Experience is an extraordinary journey of claiming what is best and brightest within you. Join internationally celebrated speaker...
Pearls from the Practice of Life
Week of June 8, 2024
A family physician’s guide to help you struggle less and thrive more. The Building Blocks of a Life Well-Lived A review of the ground rules...
Retain/Re-Claim a Clear, Creative, Vibrant Mind
Week of June 8, 2024
Retain / Reclaim a Clear Creative Mind: Cognitive Health Map The body and mind are two sides of a coin. Identify the constellation of issues...
Building Your Longevity Toolkit: Intermittent Fasting, The Power of Food and Other Simple Habits that Promote Healthy Aging
Week of June 15, 2024
Do you struggle with nagging health issues such as inflammation, pesky weight gain, poor sleep or declining energy? Come learn about a variety of free...
Finding Your Balance Between What You Want to Eat and What You Should Eat
Week of June 22, 2024
Macronutrients, Blood Sugar, and Energy Levels: Navigating Health and Breaking Free from Sugar “Addiction” Have you ever experienced "hangry" mood swings or felt sluggish after...
Mothers & Daughters Unfiltered
Week of June 22, 2024
Exploring the Complexities of the Mother-Daughter Dynamic The bond we share with our mother shapes our lives. While this connection can be nurturing and supportive,...
Improv(e) Your Life
Week of June 22, 2024
Intro to Improv…The Power of Agreement The joy of improvisational comedy lies in its spontaneous creativity and seemingly effortless collaboration. The secret to both aspects...
Food as Medicine: Optimizing Your Health and Well-Being
Week of June 29, 2024
Learn about the latest evidence for how Food as Medicine and other pillars of Lifestyle Medicine (physical activity, stress reduction, avoiding risky substances, social connection,...
Navigating the Menopausal Transition
Week of June 29, 2024
While we grow in wisdom and confidence, we also may be challenged with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, irritability, vaginal dryness, decreased libido and...
Living Your Best Life: Practical Strategies for Emotional Wellness
Week of June 29, 2024
Learn effective, practical strategies for coping with challenging thoughts and feelings so you can live your best and healthiest life! Living Your Best Life: Practical...
Sleep: Brain, Body, and Behavior
Week of July 6, 2024
Sleep: Science and Strategy Sleep is a key factor in our cognitive, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Demystify the science of sleep, why we need it,...
Happy Hour for Hormones
Week of July 6, 2024
Hormones Through the Ages This comfortable, warm and welcoming discussion will involve the women's health journey through the ages and the relationship of our hormonal...
TODAY MATTERS: Why Today Impacts Tomorrow’s Success
Week of July 6, 2024
Join us for a transformative four-session journey as we unveil the art of crafting a fulfilling day and its profound impact on your tomorrow. In...
How Many Mondays Do You Have Left?
Week of July 6, 2024
How Many Mondays Do You Have Left? The practice of memento mori—acting on the Latin phrase that translates to “remember we must die,” has the...
Ayurveda and Wellness
Week of July 13, 2024
Digestive Wellness with Ayurveda An overview of how we can approach healthy digestion, and self assessment Eating for Healthy Aging Approaches to support the digestive...
Ayurveda and Wellness
Week of July 20, 2024
Ayurveda and Biohacking Self-Assessment Discover what your body is telling you Customized Healing Tailor treatments to your needs Digestive Remedies Siva Mohan, MD, MPH,...
Amazing Oceans of Life
Week of July 20, 2024
Amazing Oceans of Life Explore the beautiful and bizarre creatures that inhabit our seas, from tropical coral reefs to the deep abyss, with a leading...
Meditation and Human Flourishing
Week of July 20, 2024
Meditation is Your Natural State Overcoming the Overactive Mind The End of Stress, Distress, & Suffering Human Flourishing: Enduring Happiness, Serenity, & Freedom Meditation is...
Unstuff Your Life
Week of July 20, 2024
Unstuff Your Life! Whether you want to get a handle on a crowded kitchen, a disorganized closet, are drowning in papers or sick and tired...
Stargazing + Music
Week of July 27, 2024
Explore Rancho La Puerta’s Night Sky – Lecture The dark skies at the Ranch provide a fabulous opportunity for seeing wonders such as the Milky...
Hot Topics for Holistic Health and Nutrition
Week of August 3, 2024
Boost Brain Health: Holistic Solutions for Memory, Focus & Clarity Improve brain function and prevent early aging with diet. Your brain needs essential nutrients for...
Body Intelligence: Listen to Your Innate Wisdom for Longevity
Week of August 10, 2024
Explore the transformative power of connecting with your body's innate wisdom and learn practical techniques to promote longevity and well-being. Do you know how to...
Finding Your Balance Between What You Want to Eat and What You Should Eat
Week of August 10, 2024
Macronutrients, Blood Sugar, and Energy Levels: Navigating Health and Breaking Free from Sugar “Addiction” Have you ever experienced "hangry" mood swings or felt sluggish after...
The Future of You: How to Survive and Thrive in Changing Times
Week of August 10, 2024
This program will provide you with the information and tools to adapt to the upcoming dramatic changes in technology and environment while staying healthy, safe,...
Happy Hour for Hormones
Week of August 10, 2024
Hormones Through the Ages This comfortable, warm and welcoming discussion will involve the women's health journey through the ages and the relationship of our hormonal...
Cutting Edge Nutrition
Week of August 17, 2024
Nutritional Resilience & Performance Our food choices also impact anxiety levels and stress, both of which can impair the inner shield of our resilience. Saliva...
The Great Microbiome and Other Topics
Week of August 24, 2024
The Great Microbiome: Our Greatest Ally for Optimal Health It is becoming common knowledge that gut bacteria are connected to aspects of health, including inflammation,...
Learning to Love Midlife
Week of August 31, 2024
12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age Chip Conley is on a midlife mission. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, first as the...
iPhoneography with Yoni Mayeri
Week of August 31, 2024
All presentations will be on the iPhone; Android users welcome too. If you miss a session, it’s fine to show up for any sessions that...
Retain/Re-Claim a Clear, Creative, Vibrant Mind
Week of August 31, 2024
Retain / Reclaim a Clear Creative Mind: Cognitive Health Map The body and mind are two sides of a coin. Identify the constellation of issues...
Breaking Up with Sugar
Week of September 7, 2024
Breaking up with Sugar Sugar is the most inflammatory food molecule we consume today. Refined sugars are a common additive that have been linked to...
A Path for Personalized Wellness
Week of September 7, 2024
Lifestyle Approaches to Reduce Chronic Medical Conditions The Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of chronic diseases. We’ll explore tips about not only nutrition but...
Amp Up Your Interpersonal Effectiveness!
Week of September 14, 2024
It All Starts with YOU—and How You Come Across to Others How do you look and sound? We’ll examine the seven essential communication components that...
Secrets to a Healthy Life
Week of September 14, 2024
Boosting Brain Health Uncover the secrets to a healthy, sharp and focused brain throughout all stages of life. Emerging research shows how what you eat...
Your DNA is NOT Your Destiny!
Week of September 21, 2024
DNA is only responsible for approximately 15% of our life expectancy. The emerging field of Epigenetics explains how our choices of health-related behaviors control proteins...
Hot Topics for Holistic Health and Nutrition
Week of September 28, 2024
Boost Brain Health: Holistic Solutions for Memory, Focus & Clarity Improve brain function and prevent early aging with diet. Your brain needs essential nutrients for...
Passport to Travel and Food Journaling
Week of September 28, 2024
When we write about travel or a great meal, we revisit the experience for a second time. When we read what we’ve written, we’re transported...
Healthy Pleasures
Week of September 28, 2024
Healthy Pleasures: Why Everything that Feels Good is Not Bad- Monday 1 pm Olmeca Gym Many people think that to promote health they must undertake...
Navigating the Menopausal Transition
Week of October 5, 2024
While we grow in wisdom and confidence, we also may be challenged with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, irritability, vaginal dryness, decreased libido and...
The Power of Meaning and Purpose
Week of October 5, 2024
Learn how to harness the incredible power of the epigenome to enhance both life quantity and, more importantly, quality. With more than thirty years...
Amp Up Your Interpersonal Effectiveness!
Week of October 12, 2024
It All Starts with YOU—and How You Come Across to Others How do you look and sound? We’ll examine the seven essential communication components that...
The Perfect Lifestyle: Food, Wine, Sex, & Chocolate
Week of October 12, 2024
A Perfect Lifestyle: Food, Wine, Sex and Chocolate An overview talk covering a wide range of lifestyle issues, including dietary patterns, obesity and its management,...
How I Became a New York Times Bestseller
Week of October 12, 2024
How I Became a New York Times Bestseller: A Very Improbable Story Please join us for a raucous evening of joy and laughter as Firoozeh...
Building Your Longevity Toolkit: Intermittent Fasting, The Power of Food and Other Simple Habits that Promote Healthy Aging
Week of October 19, 2024
Do you struggle with nagging health issues such as inflammation, pesky weight gain, poor sleep or declining energy? Come learn about a variety of free...
Improv(e) Your Life
Week of October 19, 2024
Intro to Improv…The Power of Agreement The joy of improvisational comedy lies in its spontaneous creativity and seemingly effortless collaboration. The secret to both aspects...
Be Quiet, Be Heard
Week of October 19, 2024
Hidden Communication: Why People Hear What We Don’t Say A world of communication lurks below the surface of our awareness. When we are in conflict,...
iPhoneography with Yoni Mayeri
Week of October 26, 2024
All presentations will be on the iPhone; Android users welcome too. If you miss a session, it’s fine to show up for any sessions that...
Visual Fitness 4 All: Engaging Creativity & Insight®
Week of October 26, 2024
Develop your visual fitness by exercising and building your creative muscles while enhancing your discernment skills. Enjoy unique interactive conversations and fun hands-on experiences that...
Incorporating Fasting into Your Daily Routine to Improve Overall Health
Week of October 26, 2024
Optimizing your Circadian Rhythm and Cardiovascular Health through Intermittent Fasting Dr. Taub’s presentation will review the science behind intermittent fasting including some the research studies...
Amp Up Your Interpersonal Effectiveness!
Week of November 2, 2024
It All Starts with YOU—and How You Come Across to Others How do you look and sound? We’ll examine the seven essential communication components that...
Developing Your Posture for Growth
Week of November 9, 2024
Are you at a crossroads, contemplating the next chapter of your life, or simply seeking to enrich your life journey with purpose and joy? This...
Sedentary Lifestyle is the New Smoking
Week of November 16, 2024
Our bodies were made to move. Regular motion is the key to healthy circulation, optimizing cardiac risk factors, maintaining muscle mass, functional capacity, and joint...
Your Best Year
Week of November 16, 2024
Your Best Year: Finding Fulfillment in Unfulfilling Times Our world today is rife with chaos and uncertainty. There is so much happening and a great...
Nurturing Your Emotional Health
Week of November 23, 2024
A Mindful Approach to Stress During this time of unprecedented change and uncertainty, we have come to accept that stress is a part of daily...
5 Ways to Nourish Your Mind and Body
Week of November 30, 2024
Our physical, mental and emotional health are interconnected as the very same things that are good for the body are also good for the mind....
Amp Up Your Interpersonal Effectiveness!
Week of December 7, 2024
It All Starts with YOU—and How You Come Across to Others How do you look and sound? We’ll examine the seven essential communication components that...
iPhoneography with Yoni Mayeri
Week of December 7, 2024
All presentations will be on the iPhone; Android users welcome too. If you miss a session, it’s fine to show up for any sessions that...
Your DNA is NOT Your Destiny!
Week of December 7, 2024
DNA is only responsible for approximately 15% of our life expectancy. The emerging field of Epigenetics explains how our choices of health-related behaviors control proteins...
Nourishing Your Health with Integrative Medicine
Week of December 21, 2024
Reversing Illness: Lessons from Integrative Medicine Given the incredible advances of modern medicine, it is surprising that its focus is more often on managing chronic...
Finding Your Balance Between What You Want to Eat and What You Should Eat
Week of December 28, 2024
Macronutrients, Blood Sugar, and Energy Levels: Navigating Health and Breaking Free from Sugar “Addiction” Have you ever experienced "hangry" mood swings or felt sluggish after...
The New Matriarchy + Writing Workshop
Week of March 22, 2025
The New Matriarchy There's a new generation of powerful older women who are becoming a major force in our society. You don't need to be...
A Path for Personalized Wellness
Week of March 29, 2025
Lifestyle Approaches to Reduce Chronic Medical Conditions The Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of chronic diseases. We’ll explore tips about not only nutrition but...
A Path for Personalized Wellness
Week of October 4, 2025
Lifestyle Approaches to Reduce Chronic Medical Conditions The Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of chronic diseases. We’ll explore tips about not only nutrition but...