Val Guin: Guest Presentation!

Yoga Workshop
2 Hour Low Back Intensive

Instructed By Ahnjel Ali

Special Guest Presentation By Val Guin

Open Your Back, Open Your Life!™

In This Workshop: Ahnjel Ali will instruct a yoga class focusing on the low back to be followed with an acupuncture treatment. During Ahnjel's instruction Val will observe any muscle compensations, blockages and restrictions of energy in your body. Val will design a series of exercises specific to the needs of the group that will enhance the release and opening of your low back. The combination of Val's techniques with Ahnjel's yoga and acupuncture will decrease pain and increase movement in all areas of your life. These self help exercises and can also be taught to your clients.

A Note From Val: I have practiced massage for over 30 years and have a deep awareness of body mind issues and how that translates into our physical lives. The low back relates to CORE, SUPPORT and FINANCIAL issues. It is important in this economy that we empower ourselves to be in control over our physical states, rather than let the issues have control over us. When done correctly, yoga elongates and expands the body through increased strength and flexibility. You can decrease pain and increase movement in your practice by integrating the techniques I give you with your normal yoga regimen. You will learn to create flow in your bodies where blockages may have once been an issue.

About Ahnjel: Ahnjel is trained as a professional dancer, and has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years. Her fascination with the human body, it's structure and physiology motivated her to study Chinese medicine. She has been a lisenced acupunturist for 16 years and has a thriving business with her husband Majid Ali. After becoming a lisenced acupuncturist, Ahnjel trained as a yoga instructor, and has been teaching for the past 11 years. The combination of her fitness training and health care work has enhanced her yoga instruction ten fold. She has shared her vast array of knowledge in the health and fitness arena with various national magazines, television appearances and radio interviews.

When... Sunday July 19th 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Where... Focus Self Defense Studio 9000 Washington Blvd Culver City, CA 90032 Focus Self Defense And Fitness Cost... $80.00 (Cash or Check Only) $40.00 Non Refundable Deposit Required To Reserve A Spot Please Contact Ahnjel Ali: 310-838-4024 majid.ahnjel@yahoo.com (Only 20 Spaces Available) Please Bring Your Own Mat, A Small Pillow, And A Bath Size Towel

Helpful Links

YouTube channel

There are some videos up on the youtube channel showing Forearm Dance and a Q & A w/Me

You can visit: http://youtube.com/ValGuin to watch!

New Blog!

Hi Everyone:

I've changed the name and url of the blog. It was called Forearm Dance. The new name and address is:

http://ValGuin.blogspot.com

Same blog, new name. If you'd like to purchase a copy of the Forearm Dance DVD, you can still do so here.

Val

Bio

With over 30 years of mind and body therapy experience, the scope of Val Guin’s extensive career, as a private practitioner of the healing arts, international educator, program administrator and as the innovative force behind the revolutionary “Forearm Dance™ technique” is unquestionable.

Having attended numerous prestigious organizations (IPSB, Emperor’s college, Yo San University, Energenesis Institute, and the Kinesiology Institute, to name but a few) Guin has trained under the tutelage of some of the most innovative and inspirational leaders in the field of wellness and holistic health.

· Best selling author Jack Canfield

· 38^th generation Chinese medicine/acupuncture masters, Dao Shing Ni and Mao Shing Ni,

· Body worker and somatic counselor, Tiahna Skye,

· Reichian, postural integration and polarity therapy expert, John Davis,

· Holistic health pain relief expert, John Maguire.

As an instructor at the renowned Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing, (IPSB), for over 24 years, Guin solidified her reputation as the “teacher to the teachers.” by creating “Forearm Dance™”. Described by MTJ magazine as an instructional massage program that is as “invigorating for the practitioner, as it is healing for the client” Guin’s unique methodology combines efficient body mechanics that use the forearm and olecranon as tools, giving therapists a greater freedom of movement, which increases strength, while placing less strain on the body.

Guin is a founding member of the Santa Monica Center of Healing arts where she maintains her private practice. With a client list built solely upon personal recommendation, professional athletes, musicians, celebrity fans, chiropractors, powerhouse execs, physical therapists, orthopedists and housewives’ alike not only call on Guin to utilize her expertise in successfully addressing and treating a wide range of chronic mind, body/movement injuries and imbalances, but also for her ability to apply her experience in an understandable and enjoyable manner.

Bringing together a gentle blend of touch, energy and movement that focuses on developing an ever evolving awareness of the physical, spiritual and emotional body psychology of each client, Guin works to make each person feel cared for, understood and at ease with their particular therapy process. “Working in partnership with each client according to his/her personal needs, requirements and comfort levels is crucial in re-establishing optimal health”, says Guin “However, client responsibility and participation are also key components of my treatment process… educating clients in mind/body awareness/mechanics enables them to notice and feel how daily activities affect their state of health, which enables them to adjust accordingly”

Approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, (NCBTM), to offer CE hours, Guin conducts training seminars across the country and abroad. She is frequently invited to present seminars and instruction at AMTA and other massage training events. Covering numerous therapeutic body, mind and movement related modalities, Guin’s classes encourage students to use their whole body of knowledge while enjoying the learning process.

Visit Us At ISPA November 10th-13th

Visit Us At:
ISPA Conference & Expo
November 10 - 13, 2008
Venetian Hotel Las Vegas
VAL GUIN SEMINARS BOOTH #117

*Stop By Our Booth For A Hands On Demo With Val*

Restaurants Near Embassy Suites LAX South

Embassy Suites
1440 East Imperial Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
310.640.3600
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1440+East+Imperial+Ave,+El+Segundo,+CA+90245&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.483917,53.525391&ie=UTF8&ll=33.934957,-118.400731&spn=0.011963,0.026135&z=15&iwloc=addr

Downtown El Segundo Area - Approximately 5-10 Minutes Away:
Take Imperial Ave. West & Make A Left On Main Street

Chef Hannes
411 1/2 Main Street
310.640.0164
(Asian & French)

Chicken Dijon
251 Main Street
310.414.9000
(Rotisserie Chicken)

DeLuca's Trattoria
255 Richmond Street
310.640.7600
(Italian)

Hana Haru Sushi
409 Main Street
310.640.2352
(Japanese)

El Tarasco
210 Main Street
310.414.9612
(Mexican)

Stuft Pizza
400 Main Street
310.322.2666
(Pizza & Pasta)

Indian Summer
219 Main Street
310.322.7550
(Indian)

Second City Bistro
223 Richmond Street
310.322.6085
(Steak/Seafood/Pasta)

Fantastic Cafe
410 Main Street
310.322.2922
(Burgers)

Su Casa
403 Main Street
310.524.9985
(Mexican)

Good Stuff
121 W. Grand Ave
310.647.9997
(American)

Remembering Sweet Alma

Alma was always a light in the room, even when she was having a bad day, there was just something about her like that. When she would smile she would just change everything. She was always such a pleasure to have around. She was sweet, pleasant, patient and kind when she was talking and giving feedback to people.

She was quirky, confused, trying to find her way, trying to figure out how to do things. Alma could always erase the quirky confusion of everyone else because she was so non judgmental. Her clients and fellow students all loved her so much.

I had Alma work on me two weeks ago. It was honestly some of the best, most loving, effective bodywork I've ever received.

Alma, you'll be missed, more than you know...or maybe you do.

Services for Alma:
Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10A
Church of the Good Shepherd
505 N Bedford Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Located at the corner of N. Santa Monica and Bedford Drive

Alma Smiling At Baby Aidan

Alma Last Row Right...Red Sneakers

Bodywork Tip From Val: What To Do When You Start To Get Tired

Your greatest energy comes from the power in your legs. So remember to always come from your feet, through your pelvis to your tool. If you get tired you want to create more chi. To do this, activate your body even more. Don't be lazy, use your muscles more so that you stay in proper body posture, you're guaranteed to feel more energized!

Breathe and be grateful!

Register For New Seminars

3 New Seminars are confirmed:

Las Vegas, NV
Forearm Dance I & II:
September 26-28, 2008
Doubletree Club Hotel Las Vegas Airport
Only 24 Spaces Available
20 CE Hours Approved by NCBTMB

Los Angeles, CA
Advanced Seminar: FACIAL
October 5, 2008
Embassy Suites LAX South
Only 40 Spaces Available
6 CE Hours Approved by NCBTMB
Description:
Before Plastic Surgery, Before Botox Put Your Face In Your Own Hands!
Learn: Acupressure face-lift, Wrinkle & Scar Reduction, Fascial Release, & Structural Zone Therapy; Reading & Working With Somatic Maps On The Face To Affect Structural Changes Within The Body.

St. Louis, MO
Forearm Dance I & II
October 24-26, 2008
Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center
Only 40 Spaces Available
20 CE Hours Approved by NCBTMB

To Register for any of these seminars please go to http://www.valguin.com/

FAD II Intermediate Seminar Playlist

Playlist from August Seminar:

Angels (Wax Poetic featuring Norah Jones) Thievery Corporation Remix

Rain Down Love (After Hours) Freemasons

Rise Samantha James

Wink of an Eye Kaskade

Ceylon Madita

Wicked Time Joss Stone & Nadirah "Nadz" Seid featuring Mick Jagger

Come to Me Koop featuring Yukimi Nagano

Buscando (Karuan vs. Circus Remix) Madrid de Los Austrias

Speak Low (Bent Remix) Bent & Billie Holiday

Love On My Mind (Afterhours Mix) Freemasons

All I Want Jehro

Ashes OceanLab

This Life Mandalay

Stars All Seem to Weep (Original B-Side) Beth Orton

Tears from the Moon Conjure One, f/t Sinéad O'Connor

Only Love Natalie Walker

Lisa's Theme (David Casco Remix) big Sir

Everybody Here Wants You (Jeff Buckley) big Sir

Unspoken Madita

Your Love Is Black Kaskade

No Difference Everything But The Girl

Waiting in Vain Annie Lennox & Steven Lipson

In a Heartbeat Koop

Monarch Natalie Walker

Don't Look Back (Radio Edit) Bliss & Sophie Barker (Zero 7)

Pink Neon Natalie Walker

Show You Something (Chris Coco Remix) Afterlife

Center of the Sun (Solarstone's Chilled Out Remix) Conjure One Featuring Poe

Day Too Soon (Mock & Toof Edit) Sia

Borrowed Theme Kaskade

Still Here Aural Float featuring Kim Sanders

Gabriel Lamb

By & By Natalie Walker

Breaking Ties (Flow Mix) OceanLab

Dirty Little Secret (Thievery Corporation Mix) Sarah McLachlan

FAD II: Weekend Finished w/Flying Colors!

We just finished our two day Forearm Dance II: Intermediate Seminar in Los Angels and I wanted to thank each of you for participating in the class.

Most of you had taken FAD I in June. The difference in all of you, then to now was remarkable. Each changed so much in your ability to apply techniques; the ability to elongage your backs, the ability to realize that you can work hard without having to "work so hard". These techniques are designed so that you get better results in your practice.

You learned these new concepts and applied them with ease and comfort which ultimately allows for ease and support in your lives. You're able to take in more and enjoy more in your life.

The concepts and techniques you learned will help you break your old patterns and mindset. Life really doesn't have to be so hard. We can work hard, do more work, have more results and just not take so much out of our bodies.

Close to the end of the seminar I put together a choreographed demo of all of the moves that were learned. I think everyone was quite surprised to see it put together and to stand back and see what all of you learned and what all of you will be able to do with your clients.

Remember to practice with your friends and put a little into each session you have and you will notice soon it will all come easily and naturally to you!

I could not have been happier with the seminar and the students. Each of you did remarkable work and should be as happy and proud as I am.

Again, thank you for attending, I look forward to seeing you all at the next seminar!

Enjoy The Dance,

Val

FACIAL: Purchase Tickets

Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Advanced Specialty Seminar: FACIAL (6 CE Hours)
Learn How To Give A Natural Face Lift!
**Open To Estheticians
40 Spaces Available

• Learn: Acupressure face-lift, Wrinkle & Scar Reduction, Fascial Release, & Structural Zone Therapy; Reading & Working With Somatic Maps On The Face To Affect Structural Changes Within The Body.
• Learn: How To Reduce Winkles and Fine Lines, Puffiness & Saggy Skin.
• Learn: To Change Your Posture By Looking At Your Face & Applying Simple Techniques To Reduce Tension In Your Body.

Purchase Tickets: www.Valguin.com

June 22 Seminar Finished!

What an amazing group of people we had at yesterday's Los Angeles seminar! Thank you to all of you who attended.

We had people who were not just from the Los Angeles area, but people who came in from Texas and Montana, Northern California and Las Vegas, it was really quite incredible.

We appreciated the openness and excitement that you brought with you to start the day, which allowed us to have such a wonderful experience in instructing you.

What we, my Teacher Trainees and I, noticed about each of you was this, the way you entered the seminar, was not the way you left. Each of you really made remarkable transformations, both in your minds and in your bodies. For some of you, the change happened earlier in the day, for some a little later, but it occurred for each of you. You learned to think differently, to process differently, to hold your bodies differently and to feel differently.

I'm never amazed by these transformations, always though, so pleasantly surprised. It was wonderful, creative and moving for me to spend the day with each of you, getting to know you and having you allow me the gift of teaching you. I know that what you learned will continue to change you and your practice. I look forward to the oppertunity to see you in another seminar.

Until then,
Enjoy The Dance
Val

New Seminar Dates Added!

Los Angeles, CA
August 2 - 3, 2008
Forearm Dance II Intermediate
(12 CE Hours)
Info to Follow
20 Spaces Available
To Purchase Tickets, Please Visit www.valguin.com

Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Advanced Specialty Seminar: FACIAL (6 CE Hours)
Learn How To Give A Natural Face Lift!
**Open To Estheticians
Info To Follow
40 Spaces Available

Carpool/Hotel Share for Los Angeles Seminar

Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited about the wonderful response we're receiving for our Los Angeles Seminar June 22, 2008!

Some of you have emailed to ask about carpooling and sharing hotel rooms. The best way to get in touch with each other would be to leave a comment on this post with your email address and for those of you who are interested in either carpooling or sharing a room you can get in touch with each other directly.

Thank you all so much, I look forward to seeing you in June!
Val

Up Coming Seminars

Los Angeles, CA: Forearm Dance I Essentials
(8 CE Hours)
Sunday, June 22, 2008

Where: Courtyard By Marriott
Time: 9 AM - 6 PM
Cost: $272 Plus Materials Fee
Room: Newport
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxcm-courtyard-los-angeles-marina-del-rey/
To Register Contact:
Mary
310.266.6152
mary@ValGuin.com
Only 20 Spaces Available

St. Louis, Missouri
October 24-26, 2008
Forearm Dance I Essentials & Forearm Dance II Intermediate
(20 CE Hours)
Info To Follow
40 Spaces Available

Austin, Texas
November 6-9, 2008
Forearm Dance I Essentials & Forearm Dance II Intermediate
(20 CE Hours)
Info To Follow
40 Spaces Available

Please Check Back, New Dates Will Be Added & Information Is Updated!

About Forearm Dance

I've practiced massage for 27 years, and have instructed for 25 years. My practice ranges from 8 to 10 clients daily, and sometimes even more!

I attribute my success and longevity to the use of "efficient body mechanics" within a technique I developed - Forearm Dance™. Forearm Dance ™ will teach practitioners how to give a fluid, full body massage, using only their forearms and olecrenons, thus reducing injury to their hands.

The Forearm Dance ™ Technique will also allow massage practitioners to work with proper body mechanics, reducing stress and injury to their own bodies. If you too want to have the same longevity in your career that I've had in my own practice, learning "maximum efficiency with minimum effort", then Forearm Dance™ is the technique for you!