Inner IDEA® Conference 2008

Fitness professionals are key to demonstrating and delivering the message of the new science of BodyMind fitness to kids to boomers to seniors. Attitudes are reflected in girth sizes, moods can make or break a physical performance, and joy conveys life-giving immunity from disease. The stronger the belief in oneself, the more powerful the individual-mentally, physically and spiritually. Mental and physical pain is optimally controlled by mental aerobics, or exercises that help the individual discover and use psychological power that supersedes any physical feeling. Dr. Peeke will explain the BodyMind basics behind these extraordinary truths, and how fitness professionals can incorporate this new knowledge into their daily client routines and communication.

There is a bright future for body-mind movement professionals. Design your optimal career map in this interactive forum. Experience movement, journaling, affirmations and active listening to refine your vision and make a plan for your professional development. Choose your path for education and continuing education, envision a supportive work environment and integrate technology to enhance your clients' experiences.

It is time for fitness professionals to formally align with healthcare professionals to provide men, women and families with optimal mental and physical fitness. It is time for the fitness industry to merge with the healthcare industry. This includes traditional medical offices and groups, as well as the newly evolving medical spas. Dr. Peeke will provide attendees with a specific plan for forming business alliances with health professionals for ongoing referrals and collaborations for individual and group fitness programs.

Let's take a look at the 10 most influential research studies since 1945 that have continued to impact mindful preventive and therapeutic practice today. Each of the 10 studies will be explored from a lessons learned perspective and how this information can be employed in our day-to-day personal application and program development. From Hans Selye to Candice Pert, this lecture will describe work by some of the most respected researchers in the world, including Nobel Prize-winning investigators.

Be a positively brilliant facilitator of learning! In this experiential workshop, you will learn what to look for in your students, how to acknowledge criticism and why any form of criticism slows down the learning process. The benefits from this cutting-edge learning environment are faster learning, more joyousness and greater retention of students.

While we typically think about balancing our work and personal lives, there are more dimensions to life balance informed by amazing new advances in the fields of coaching and positive psychology. This includes alone time and relating time, inner and outer focus, intense flow and recovery, positive and negative emotions, movement and rest. This session will explore and inspire new dimensions of balance and awaken higher well-being.

In this session, Ralph will discuss how body-mind professionals can work more closely with healthcare professionals. He will offer suggestions based on the model of Duke University's Integrated Medicine Program. Learn ways to take your program to the next dimension.

Autogenic training teaches your body and mind to respond quickly to your own verbal suggestions for relaxation. It is the oldest Western method of self-regulation. Autogenic training is a rarely taught method that is very useful for promoting stress and pain reduction along with numerous health benefits that will enhance your work in the field of body-mind wellness.

Change for large organizations, small companies and individuals-what is it, how is it done and how do we make it stick? Since we are in the transformation business, it only stands to reason that we should not forget about our own transformation! In this very special presentation, we will review why and how people change and then create a personal plan for our own transformation.

This session will explore key 2008 consensus guidelines for working with several major chronic disease states (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome and depression) and how they relate to mindful exercise practices. Practical guidelines for working with these chronic conditions will be explored in detail along with helpful physician and midlevel provider referral recommendations.

See how easy it is to support and balance your immune system. Participants will explore how to successfully relate to their immune system as they understand the science behind this incredible gift. This class will demonstrate how resilient we can become when we live in our body more consciously. Learn how ancient practices and practical skills empower our heath and directly nourish our immune system every day of our lives.

Here is a comprehensive session that explains the detailed physiological and metabolic aspects of fat metabolism. Participants will learn, from a cellular perspective, the major terms of fat metabolism, the hormonal regulation of lipolysis during exercise, the effect of exercise on lipolysis and fat oxidation, the effect of the glycemic index on fat metabolism, recommended intensities for fat loss and strategies to enhance fat metabolism with exercise. This is a must-attend lecture for ALL fitness professionals who did not take a biochemistry course in school.

Be a positively brilliant facilitator of learning! In this experiential workshop, you will learn what to look for in your students, how to acknowledge criticism and why any form of criticism slows down the learning process. The benefits from this cutting-edge learning environment are faster learning, more joyousness and greater retention of students.

For the first time, one of the most interesting and central topics in all aspects of fitness will be comprehensively presented. This lecture will include the neurological, physiological, biological and philosophical aspects of how breathing relates to restoring health, deepening awareness, reducing stress and promoting mental functioning. All fitness professionals are encouraged to attend this breathtaking session, which will include countless practical applications on optimal breathing for total health.

What does all of this talk about "greening" mean? What is your carbon footprint? How does this affect you as a fitness professional today and tomorrow? In this unique lecture, we will take a look at the present and the future and outline the steps you can take in your wellness environment toward being part of the greening solution in your work, your public life and your private life. As a wellness professional and a concerned individual, it's your responsibility.

Awakened presence is the only place where deep and lasting inner peace and joy can be experienced. What is it? What are its wondrous qualities? What are the health benefits of being fully present? What keeps people from being fully present? How might awakened presence be rediscovered? These questions will be explored in this highly interactive and stimulating multisensory presentation. Life will never be the same again!

Negotiation is the most valuable tool for your professional or personal life! Your success in business or personal life depends on the nature of your negotiation style. Integrative negotiation offers the most efficient method of agreement, and it is a vital tool for any healthy professional or personal relationship. Learn how to establish and achieve your goals in any negotiation.

This lecture is the all-inclusive review on understanding weight management for women and men. Topics include genetics, hormonal concerns, behavioral approaches, dieting, lifestyle management, exercise, maintenance, the most successful strategies and future research directions. Fitness professionals and personal trainers will learn strategies to implement successful weight management programs.

Mindfulness is a key component of integrative fitness, a centering skill that can enhance personal and professional effectiveness. The benefits obtained from the practice of meditation include improved cardiovascular health, enhanced concentration, increased self-awareness, anxiety reduction, decreased stress and chronic pain, and improved sleep. Learn how to meditate and integrate mindfulness into everyday life situations.

Our senses can lead us to the sweet smell of success, activate our imagination, reinforce a memory, provoke an emotion, stimulate ideas, create mindfulness, enhance sensuality, and support happiness, health and healing. This unique class combines color therapy, aromatherapy, taste exploration and energetic chakra movements with intentional music to open your senses to a full body-mind experience. A spirited adventure, this experience will enhance energy, establish body-mind awareness, expand your intuition and provide a heart-centered, fun-loving space to grow and play within.

Studies show that women are more likely to seek personal training than men. This course will show you how slight mechanical differences, coupled with gender-related habits and situations, set the female client up for knee, pelvic floor and foot problems-without them even knowing it. Be prepared to wow your clients with information they never knew about their own bodies. Men are strongly encouraged to attend!

Part 2 in a two-part series, this session integrates biomechanical principles into teaching through in-depth practice. Practice correcting common posturalerrors in a safe, effective and noninvasive manner. Issues such as gender differences in flexibility, hypermobility and muscle imbalaces will be discussed. This session will also feature a yoga practice that seamlessly blends the principles addressed in both parts into practice. Completion of Part 1: Biomechanics is recommended prior to attending this session, but is not required.

Deborah Szekely will share her interpretation on the famous quote by Aldous Huxley, “Experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does with what happens to him.” Deborah explains that if time is not used, it is not experienced and a bad experience is often better than good as it can offer the opportunity to learn more. Join us for this enriching insight from the founder of the world-class spas Rancho La Puerta and Golden Door.