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YOGA:  An ancient holistic healing system that improves the way we live today

Enjoy: ˜maintenance of health  ˜stress management  ˜rejuvenation of spirit  ˜increased flexibility and strength ˜improved concentration and focus while you discover and nourish your spiritual side.

Working from the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya, considered to be the father of modern day yoga, and his son T.K.V. Desikachar, we use movement in and out of postures as well as stillness.  Function over form is emphasized and breath is used to assist in moving asana.  Cadence is slow to moderate with the breath. Pranayama and meditation will be included in our practice.  Whether you’ve been practicing yoga for years or you’ve never tried yoga, you will be welcome and comfortable!

Cheryl McCollum
www.sloyoga.org

Seed Exchange

A long-standing tradition of the Bioneers conference in Marin, the seed exchange has grown in popularity due to increased interest in organic gardening and heirloom varietals; the desire of consumers who, due to increases in the cost of living or to cut down on expenditures, wish to grow their own food; as a way of preserving an area's cultural heritage; and the growing interest in promoting biodiversity.

We are proud to collaborate this year with Elizabeth Johnson and bring a seed exchange to the Central Coast Bioneers. - More info

SCHEDULE A MEET-UP DURING CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

We’ve all heard this quote by Margaret Mead. At the Central Coast Bioneers Conference you will find just such thoughtful, committed citizens – all in the same place at the same time.

• Do you have an idea that you want to make happen with others?
• Are you wondering who else is interested in the things you are passionate about?
• Are you stimulated to mobilize for action and are looking for other like-minded people?
• Are you excited about an upcoming plenary or workshop topic and want to gather others afterward for a Critical Conversation about what you just learned?

THEN SCHEDULE A MEET-UP

New at CCBioneers this year, Meet-Ups are where you can connect with others who share your interests and excitement. Space in our Council Tent can be reserved for Meet-Ups during the conference or ahead of time. Please call 805.548.0597 or e-mail to pre-arrange a Meet-Up. At the Conference, please come to the CCBioneers table to schedule a Meet-Up on the fly or see what has already been scheduled, so you can join in.

We are pleased to announce that Paula Vigneault and Delia Horwitz of Collaboration Soup http://www.collaborationsoup.com/, experts in co-creative meetings have agreed to make themselves available to assist you with your Meet-Up Conversations, including providing a suggested conversation format:

• Friday, October 14, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. or 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 15, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 16, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Last year’s attendees rated being with other like-minded people one of the things they liked best about the conference. Make the most of this opportunity to take what you learned at the plenaries and workshops to the next step.

Scheduled Meet-Ups

Friday, October 14 – 3:00 p.m.
For interested educators and parents. Let’s have a critical conversation about environmental education in our school systems. Follows morning plenary by Karen Brown of the Center for EcoLiteracy. Led by Teresa Lees of the SLO County Office of Education. Teresa will be presenting at the Conference on Sunday, October 16 at 5:00 p.m. on the new California Environmental Education Initiative.

Saturday, October 15 – 2:00 p.m.
Central Coast Science Café, "FROM SILENT SPRING TO SILENT NIGHT: A TALE OF TOADS AND MEN" with Dr. Tyrone Hayes, Dr. Emily Taylor, and Dr. Christy Strand.

Rhythms & Songs for Earth with Judy Piazza

Saturday Lunch
Bring your drums, other percussion, and voices as we celebrate Earth in a circle of rhythm & song! Small hand percussion will be available as the tribe gathers in honor of Earth, her cycles, and her gifts.

Judy Piazza will also be performing Earth Honoring Music at the morning Plenary Sessions.

Judy Piazza has long been recognized in and out of the country for her extraordinary talents, generous spirit, and ability to join people together through rhythm and sound. With a background in music therapy, Judy has studied and explored indigenous rhythm and sound wisdom for over 20 years. She has performed, presented, and taught at festivals, conferences, schools and other venues such as Bali Spirit Festival, Japan Music Therapy conference, Maya Sacred Journeys, The Om Ball and Chants for Change (Washington DC), Naropa Institute (CO), National Women's Music Festival (WI), Music Educator Conferences (WI, TX, FL, CA), Bhakti Fest (CA), Ojai World Music Festival (CA), Cairo, Egypt (UCSB MidEast Ensemble), and more. Judy is noted for her work with frame drums from around the world, soundscapes with native flutes & didjeridu, sound healing, song writing, rhythm and community circles for celebrating & honoring life on Earth, and the creation of the unique dulsitar™. Before moving to Ojai, CA she was involved for many years with the Detroit Bioneers and Neahtawanta Center Bioneers. She is delighted to be offering for the first time at Central Coast Bioneers in California! Find out more at www.resonanceandrhythms.com

Green Marketplace

Purveyors of fine products, information from organizations, our Conference Bookstore, featuring Volumes of Pleasure, bike valet, demonstrations and displays.

Featured Exhibitors:

Build SMART Trailer

The trailer is a mobile learning resource that demonstrates sustainable living/working environments, illustrating superior green building methods. BuildSMART is outfitted with a variety of durable material displays, installations and energy efficient systems.