Inspiring Inner Awakening at the 2008 Inner IDEA® Conference

“I learned to be in the Now—to fully appreciate and experience right where I am at every given moment. I found that it’s okay for me to enjoy the process of living my dreams. I may not be where I am going, but I’m much further than I thought.”

“I discovered that I am proud to be a pioneer in integrative fitness and to let it shine--because I have real value to share with others.”

“Wow, I actually have the power to relax--what a joy! In the past it has taken me so long to ‘switch gears,’ but here, I was able to do so faster than ever before.”

These are some of the Inner IDEA ® Conference characteristics that past attendees have most appreciated. Their unique perspectives reflect how Inner IDEA has touched their personal and professional lives. The 2008 Inner IDEA® Conference promises another awakening experience. This year’s featured keynote speaker is Patrick Gentempo Jr., DC, world-renowned presenter, successful chiropractor and one of the most prominent names in alternative health care. A two-time Amateur Athletic Union national karate champion, he is the co-founder and chief executive officer of the Creating Wellness Alliance, which has more than 230 Creating Wellness Centers in three countries. Gentempo has been featured on television programs on ABC, PBS and the Discovery Channel. He was selected to give testimony to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Gentempo will explore how wellness professionals can play a critical role in the wellness revolution to turn today’s failing healthcare model around--and how they can leverage opportunities to their business or career advantage.

Another Opening Ceremony highlight will be a meditation led by special guest Swami Veda Bharati, spiritual director of Sadhana Mandir Ashram (founded by Swami Rama) in Rishikesh, India, and spiritual guide of the worldwide organization AHYMSIN (Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International). Swami Veda Bharati has taught meditation and yoga philosophy since the age of nine.

New In-Depth Training Offered
This year Inner IDEA attendees can select from two new all-day preconference workshops:

Happiness Coaching: It’s in Our DNA with Margaret Moore, MBA. Can you build your own “happiness DNA”? Moore says “yes” in this intriguing session that coaches you on how to build your own DNA of well-being. Moore will explore four components of well-being: energy (physical wellness); emotions (resilience, emotional intelligence and balancing positive and negative emotions); strengths (developing talents); and meaning (visions, values and higher purpose).

Creating and Deepening Your Yoga Practice” (All Skill Levels) with Michele Hébert and Mehrad Nazari, PhD. This comprehensive workshop from the joyful raja yoga tradition will support and enhance your current practice, emphasizing balance and the inner practices of yoga. This consciousness-based journey will guide you to the essence of the yoga experience, as you study pranayama (breathwork), asanas and their related psychology, inner dimensions of mindfulness, concentration, chakra balancing and meditation.

Not to Be Missed at 2008 Inner IDEA

• The introduction of the latest Pilates equipment from STOTT PILATES, Balanced Body and Peak Pilates
• two breakout sessions with 2007 Inner IDEA keynote presenter, Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP
• two sessions with 2007 Inner IDEA Inspiration Award winner, Deborah Szekely, founder of Rancho La Puerta and the Golden Door spas
• back by popular demand: labyrinth walking meditation (held outdoors)
• 25th anniversary celebration of Nia

These sessions are new for 2008:

• STOTT PILATES Essential Pilates on the Edge™
• SHAKTI™ 2008: The Experience 
• Yoga Power and Tai Chi Grace 
• Happiness Coaching: It’s in Our DNA (preconference workshop)
• Creating and Deepening Your Yoga Practice (preconference workshop) 
• Pilates, Biomechanics and Reality 
• The New Balance 
• Buddha Camp 
• Sound Healing and Yoga 
• Relax Deeply With Autogenic Training 
• Silver Age Yoga 
• It’s Easy Being Green
• Winning at Losing: The Truth About Successful Weight Loss
• Awaken Your Senses
• Nia: Moving Meditation
• Manifesting Spirit in the Business of Fitness
• Experience Is How You Use It
• The Tao of Negotiation

Make the Inner IDEA Conference 2008® an integral part of your strategy. Located in Palm Springs, California, September 11-14, 2008, this invitation to transformation will be rich in program diversity, offering you the opportunity to explore many different types of education alternatives. Experience the world’s most advanced and diverse selection of mind-body-spirit sessions. You will learn ground-breaking topics from over 150 sessions in yoga, Pilates, GYROTONIC® exercises, integrative exercise, business, research, meditation, lifestyle coaching, nutrition and much more. The 2008 conference brochure and schedule is now available online. Download the 2008 conference brochure (PDF).

Register Now and Save $50—Early Bird (Advance) Pricing Expires on July 25, 2008!