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  • Event
    Sun, 04/22/2012 - 12:00pm
    Mastermind Group

    Six Steps to Start Your Heart Centered Business: Turn Your Passion into a Thriving Practice!

    This Heart Centered Entrepreneurship class is for heart centered holistic and wellness practitioners who are ready to turn their practice into a heart centered business. During this 3 part class, you will learn about, and be fully supported, as you take the Six Steps and launch a heart centered business doing what you love.

    In an encouraging environment, you will develop a clear vision for your business, make space for it to grow, identify your special talents and skills, discover your unique niche and clientele, develop programs and packages that satisfy your clients and cultivate long term client relationships and stable income.

    You will come away from this class with the heart centered business building skills you need to succeed, and you'll have made significant progress towards your business goals for 2012.

    There will be only 4 other heart centered individuals in this class with you, so you can count on personal attention and specific strategies for meeting your individuals goals, along with the compassion, encouragement and support of this small group.

    This class meets once per month over the next 3 months. In each 1/2 day session, we will cover 2 of the 6 steps, delving in deeply to apply them to your unique goals, and you will go home with a clear action plan to work on between sessions.

    In between classes, you'll be staying in touch with me and your peers in the class over email and in a private Facebook group for ongoing encouragement, support and strategies if you hit a roadblock.  

  • Event
    Sun, 03/11/2012 - 2:00pm
    Mastermind Group

    Grow your Business ½ Day workshop for Heart Centered Entrepreneurs

    Do you have big dreams for your heart centered business this year? Plant the Seeds for 2012 the Heart Centered Way!

    This workshop is for heart centered entrepreneurs who have big dreams for 2012 and want to make their visions come true. 

    In a supportive, mastermind-style environment, we will:

    Discover the most impactful ways of talking about what you do and when and where to do so,

    Dig deep into crafting your offer(s), getting comfortable with it, and when and how to use it,

    Explore the power of strategic collaborations and community building,

    Discuss the importance of social media and using your creativity to build a heart-centered online presence for forging connections with future clients

    And Create your strategic Road Map to follow this year.

    This ½ day workshop will plant the seeds and transform your intentions into a step-by-step road map to guide you to your destination in 2012. During this retreat, we will discuss the best Heart Centered Strategies for Growing Your Business and create individualized 2012 Road Maps outlining the strategies you will use and a time line of when and how you will use them, so that you reach your desired destination(s) this year.

    What are the Heart Centered Strategies?

    Talking about what you do: Framing what you do in a way that resonates with potential clients, When and where to talk about what you do

    Making your offer: The importance of making an offer, · Crafting a specific offer & getting comfortable with it, When, where and how to use it

    Growing your local network: Being generous and creating relationship,·The power of strategic collaborations, Additional ways to connect with the community

    Developing a heart-centered online presence: How to forge a personal, heart-centered connection online, Making it fun, consistent and a true reflection of you, The importance of social media and choosing the right medium for you

    Cultivating Resonance, Attracting & Manifesting: Abundance mindset and activities, Making self-care, nurturing activities & spiritual growth a priority, Using Divine connection to manifest what you need & want

    Mapping your Business for the next year: Choosing a set of strategies and deciding when and how to use them, Setting specific, achievable goals for your business, Creating a month by month forecast for clients, income, etc..., Building a time map for the year that you can follow weekly/monthly to stay on track for the rest of the year

  • Event
    Tue, 03/06/2012 - 12:00pm
    Mastermind Group

    Who are Heart-Centered Entrepreneurs?

    They are coaches, practitioners, business owners, entrepreneurs who are: passionate about being of service and helping people feel better and change their lives, determined to make a difference in others lives and in their community by teaching and modeling how to live well and experience abundance, committed to having a thriving, sustainable business that supports their chosen lifestyle, dedicated to creating a successful business that reflects their passions, integrity and values, enthusiastic about creative collaboration with other like minded professionals and see colleagues as inspiration instead of competition, courageously establishing a unique niche in the marketplace for their services based on their gifts and passions.

    What is the Heart Centered Entrepreneur Mastermind Group?

    It is the support group you need to get the feedback, encouragement, support, and strategies for your business to grow and thrive!

    The monthly facilitated Mastermind Session is held the 1st Tuesday of the month from 12-1:30pm EST on a private, recorded conference call line. Each Mastermind session includes a brief meditation, activity or lecture given by Joanna about a relevant, current heart centered business challenge or strategy. This is followed by Spotlight Seats where individual participants have a few moments to talk about his/her business or challenge and receive tips, strategies and feedback from all participants including Joanna.

    In addition to the monthly Mastermind Session, participants also have access to:

    * Archived Mastermind session recordings organized by topic and date, stored with relevant handouts for follow up or if you didn't make it to one of the calls.

     * All the heart centered business strategy documents and notes in Joanna's Heart Centered Entrepreneur Forum from her Heart Centered Entrepreneur Apprenticeship programs.

     * A private HCE Mastermind Facebook Group exclusively for participants to stay in touch, submit their Spotlight Seat requests, chat online during the Mastermind Session and any other time of the month, request topics for future Mastermind Sessions, and check-in regularly about progress towards their goals.

    * Access to the conference call line every Tuesday at 12pm EST for a casual, self-directed group chat with other Mastermind members.

  • Event
    Sat, 02/11/2012 - 9:00am

    This entrepreneurial class is for holistic health and wellness practitioners who feel overwhelmed and unsure about all the different social media platforms and how to use them to promote your business. In this class, you will learn the benefits and disadvantages of each platform, and how to use them together and individually to promote your niche, attract clients and build relationships that invite your audience to work with you.

  • Event
    Wed, 01/11/2012 - 5:30pm
    Reiki 1, Reiki Trainings

    Reiki is a gentle type of bodywork that aids emotional harmony, encourages relaxation and stimulates the body's natural healing processes. Yet, it is a powerful technique that can be used alone or integrate seamlessly with other wellness practices. The first level of Reiki training provides you with an empowering technique for self-care and improving personal well-being. Reiki Certification training provides all the skills needed to direct healing energy to yourself and others. Reiki is taught in four levels and each level builds upon the previous one.

    Joanna has been practicing and teaching Reiki in the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition locally since 2003. She specializes in training wellness professionals looking to add Reiki to their repertoire and those who wish to become professional Reiki practitioners who are passionate about mind-body-spirit balance and personal growth, and who have a burning desire to help others find healing.

  • Event
    Sun, 01/08/2012 - 2:00pm
    Reiki Trainings

    Reiki 2 builds upon Reiki 1 and can be used on clients for physical and emotional healing, breaking addictions, changing habits, and healing stuckness from the past experiences. Reiki is a gentle type of bodywork that aids emotional harmony, encourages relaxation and stimulates the body's natural healing processes. Joanna teaches Reiki 2 Certification over a period of weeks. She's found this to be beneficial to students who want the opportunity to practice and come back with questions during the training.

  • Event
    Sun, 01/08/2012 - 12:00pm
    Reiki Trainings

    The Reiki Master Teacher apprenticeship is for those Reiki 3 or Reiki Master practitioners who wish to learn how to attune and teach others about Reiki. Not only will you teach others the basics of Reiki, you will also be learning how to guide each student through the personal transformation that Reiki attunement precipitates in his or her life.

    In becoming a Reiki Master you have learned many techniques for using Reiki in different situations as well as a whole lot about yourself. To become a Reiki Master Teacher, you now need to learn how to teach your students about themselves through the Reiki Usui System of Natural Healing. This program is for Reiki Master practitioners who are interested in teaching Reiki to the general public as a Reiki Master Teacher.

    Materials include: Teacher Editions of Joanna's Manuals, CDs, and handouts.

    Reiki Master Teacher Joanna Scaparotti has been practicing and teaching Reiki locally since 2003. She teaches Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki along with her own guided Reiki techniques. Her training emphasize developing intuition and trusting insights from your Inner Wisdom.

     

  • Event
    Sun, 12/18/2011 - 1:00pm
    Retreats, Out & About

    The holiday season is hectic! Between shopping, parties, cooking, wrapping, events, visiting family and balancing everyone else's needs - self-care often falls to the wayside, bad habits kick in, and we are burning the candle on both ends. For many, holiday season results in January illness and burnout, an exhausted start to the new year. Especially if you struggle with a chronic illness or chronic pain condition, but even if you don't, the intense pace of life between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day can can cripple your ability to ease into the New Year with a happy heart, clarity and focus.

    Experience this time differently this year.

    Join me on Sunday December 18, 2011 from 1-4 pm for a Deep Peace Retreat to give yourself much needed Respite during the peak of the end of the year demands and chaos. You deserve this retreat - a chance to lean back and be supported, to receive emotional and spiritual nourishment, relax your mind and body deeply, and simply honor yourself. It's the best gift your family can give you this holiday season!

    What is deep peace?

    It is what you feel at that moment when your nervous system is balanced and relaxed, when your mind doesn't need to hang on to any particular nagging thought and what is really important becomes apparent, when you feel gratitude and joyfulness, when your heart and soul feel harmony. Deep peace is grounding, centering and the foundation for health and wellness on all levels.

    The Deep Peace Retreat will help you turn off stress, release tension from your body, mind and spirit, and find the ease of lazy summer afternoons in the midst of this cold, messy, hectic season. During the Deep Peace Retreat, you will find your way back to yourself in the soothing environment of The Healing Center and through the gentle activities we do during our respite time together. Tea, nourishing snacks, water and all supplies needed will be provided. Bring a journal for notes if you desire. Activities include guided meditation, Reiki, art, and inspired explorations of the heart.

  • Event
    Wed, 11/16/2011 - 6:30pm
    Retreats, Out & About

    Retreat from the outside world and allow us to pamper your body, mind and soul with an assortment of relaxation techniques. Our nurturing healers will surround you with tension-relieving Reiki and Massage, beautiful music, glowing candlelight, enticing aromas, calming meditations and restorative yoga techniques. You will leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, ready to ease into your weekend with a renewed sense of peace and clarity.

  • Event
    Sun, 11/13/2011 - 12:00pm

     

    Is your dream to transform your life and career into a lifestyle that resonates with your soul?

    Do you want a lifestyle that is aligned with your values of sustainability, family, wellness, community and creativity?

    Do you desire to live well and experience fulfillment, abundance and love?

    Are you determined to make a difference in your own life, your family and your community?

    Are you passionate about being of service?

    Are you enthusiastic about creative collaboration and resource sharing with like-minded others?

    If this describes you, you are sorely needed.

    The world needs you to be your happiest, healthiest, most inspired self.

    You can be of service by sharing your gifts, modeling the art of living well and in alignment with your values, and demonstrating the benefits of community creative collaboration.

    It's time for you to step courageously onto your path.

    Together we will clear away all of the fears, doubts, roadblocks and challenges that hold you back from transforming your life and experiencing your highest potential.

    "I recommend this program because this is what WE all need. We need to look at the irrational obstacles we’ve created for ourselves. We need someone willing to genuinely help guide us and give us a supportive, structured opportunity to provide the best we possibly can have." - Jennifer C.

    Previous Participants Have Experienced

    Uncovering, understanding and overcoming hidden fears and habits that create roadblocks to success

    Reliably accessing the wisdom, insight and intuition of their Core selves

    Resolving the Core issues that were blocking them from reaching their potential

    Insight, inspiration, and a workable action plan to make their vision a reality

    Access to their authentic gifts, talents and wisdom

    Enthusiasm, support, and energy to fuel them towards their biggest dreams

    Clear, specific action steps that moved them forward and broke through obstacles as they surfaced

    "I think the most valuable insight was realizing that I am holding myself back and no one else. I am able to dream bigger and I am more confident in the success of my business. It feels great not have to compromise between what I want to do and what I think will fetch me the most money. I have the confidence to do what I feel is best for me and I know that Iwill be provided for." - Olga T.

    Clearing your Path for Success Meditations

    Joanna has created five different Guided Meditations set to inspirational music to help you clear your path for success. Each meditation ranges from 15-30 minutes, and there are over 75 minutes of meditations in this collection. ($50 value)

    Envisioning your Dream

    To bring your dream to life, you need see it and believe in it. The following meditation will bring your dream to life in your mind and heart. Set aside a few uninterrupted moments each day to revisit your big Vision. It takes 21 days to create a new habit and make a change in your life, so make a commitment to practice focusing on your Vision from your heart so that it begins to feel real and attainable!

    Insights into Roadblocks

    Getting really clear about your heart’s desire can be a challenge if there are roadblocks in the way. Roadblocks can include conscious or subconscious fears, limiting beliefs, self-sabotaging habits, procrastination, your own doubts, and the doubts of people in your life. This technique is a simple and easy way to access the roadblocks getting in your way and figure out what to do about them. Before you try this I suggest that you decide to view anything you discover with an open mind and compassion. Consider that anything you learn about yourself is an opportunity to learn and grow. Always be gentle with yourself. Remember that any fears, habits or patterns that you discover are there to protectyou, even if they aren't really helping you attain your goals at the moment. Try to reframe them in a positive way using positive affirmations.

    Meeting your Core Self

    Do you know your Core self? Some may call this the Spirit self, the Higher Self, or others may simply experience it as inner voice that whispers to you sometimes or that gut feeling that gives you good or bad vibes about a situation. Beyond just getting in touch with your Core self, developing a relationship with this wise aspect of yourself to guide your actions, decisions and interactions is crucial to developing the confidence, clarity and courage to practice with authenticity and attract the kind of things you desire in your life.

    Taking Next Steps

    It's pretty common for us to want to know exactly what the outcome is going to be before we embark on a new project or business. We feel more comfortable when we have a plan that outlines X, then Y, then Z. And yet, when it comes to living from the heart, you'll find that there are so many variables that you can't always predict or direct the outcome. It's really not very easy to predict how things are going to flow. I use this meditation at the beginning of each day to help me get clear about what to focus my time, energy and effort on. Sometimes I tap into it more often during the day if something particularly challenging comes up. It's my way of surrendering to the flow of situations and opportunities that come through my life without totally losing sight of my big Vision. Ready to try it?

    Dreaming Even Bigger

    Let me ask you a question. How many limiting beliefs did you let shape your dreams? What I mean is – did you consider what you want as if anything and everything were possible? (Because it is.) Or did you limit your dream by how much you believe you can achieve, earn, affect change, help people, do what you want, love others, be loved, or be of value, are worthy, receive and give? What if anything and everything you desire from the bottom of your heart is possible? What would your dream look like then?