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DARE to Relax © Workshop

Transform daily stress into the energy needed to enjoy life.  DARE’s self-care principles include Diet; Attitude and Awareness; Rest, Relaxation, and Relationships; and Exercise. 

Learning to cope with the stressors of daily living is crucial to health, happiness and well-being.  It is estimated that 60 to 90 percent of medical conditions are stress-induced or worsened by stress.  This is costly in terms of medical bills, absenteeism, and loss of productivity.  An obvious remedy is to learn self-care techniques that both reduce stress and help one cope with the effects of stress.

DARE to Relax ä is a wellness-based relaxation training and stress management program that is practical and well rounded.  The format includes a balance of factual information and experiential activities.  Participants will:

1. Understand the dynamics of stress and it’s causes
2. Understand the positive and negative effects of stress
3. Learn how to reduce stress using the self-care principles of DARE to Relax ä

Diet: Nutritional considerations are discussed.  For example, stress depletes Vitamins A, B, C, and calcium.  Dietary recommendations are given to maintain proper nutrition.

Attitude and Awareness: The stress response is activated by the way a person perceives an event.  Becoming aware of stressors can help a person modify their thoughts and behavior so their reactions are healthier.  The mind/body connection is addressed and mind/body interventions are demonstrated and practiced to reduce stress.

Rest, Relaxation and Relationships: Discovering the difference of active and passive relaxation is taught.  A relaxation exercise is done so participants can learn experientially.  Information is covered on the recent research on relationships that shows the negative effects of loneliness on health.

Exercise: The benefits of exercise are well known.  In particular, physical activity helps burns off the bio-chemical effects of stress.  Participants are encouraged to maintain a practical exercise routine.

DARE to Relax Testimonials

Ethicon Edno-Surgery, Inc.

100% rated the content as excellent or above average

100% rated the speaker as excellent or above average

100% rated the program as excellent or above average

• Everything was interesting.  I liked the relaxation exercises.
• I learned relaxation tips to gain more energy.
• I learned how to relax in short periods of time.  I liked the 2-minute nap.
• I learned techniques to help relax and reduce stress.  I hope some of these techniques will help reduce my stress at work.
• The program reiterated things I know, but was good to have confirmed.  I liked the stretches.
• I learned to release stress with little time and quickly.  How food plays a part in stress and illness.  The instructor had excellent content.  Very beneficial.
• It’s important to take time to relax and reduce stress.
• I appreciated the ideas that were relevant to my situation.
• Thank you

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems

100% rated the content as excellent or above average

100% rated the speaker as excellent or above average

100% rated the program as excellent or above average.

• The stress fighting techniques allow me to be more focused and therefore a better team player
• How to relax at work when things get you down.  Reinforced healthy eating and its benefits
• Things I can do to minimize the effects of stress on my life
• The info and exercises motivated me to start exercising again and to start yoga
• To try and think more positive thoughts
• I’d like more information on journaling
• The info on the mind/body connection was excellent
• Stop being a perfectionist – I am one and it is stressful
• You have reinforced the idea that I can do anything I put my mind to!!

Mike Sterling, Director of Human Resources, The Art Institute of Ohio writes:

Dear Julie:  Thanks for sharing the Dare to Relax session with our staff.  I have received several positive comments about it, especially the “2- Hour Nap in 10-minutes” segment.

Our staff received several valuable tips on reducing stress and the consequences of stress at work and in our personal lives.  It was definitely time well spent. Mike

Rebecca Laney
Director, Center for Yoga and Health

Julie is a petite powerhouse!

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Julie T. Lusk, M.Ed.
Wholesome Resources
Milford, OH   45150

Greater Cincinnati Area

513-248-9642

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It’s easy to arrange for Julie to provide training in person or remotely (Zoom) for your

• Yoga studio

• Meditation center

• Special group

• Yoga Alliance Approved

“Your classes and workshops are always like a multivitamin for my soul!!!  Julie Keefe

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“Julie’s classes have helped me to manage stress in addition to opening a whole new world of inner peace and physical fitness that has become a part of my daily life.”  Marianne Lang

Topics Include

• • How to Lead Deep Relaxation, (Yoga Nidra), Guided Imagery and Yoga Meditation

    – Yoga Alliance Approved Teacher Training
    

    Deep relaxation (Shavasana and Yoga Nidra) and guided imagery are powerful techniques for stress management and personal development.  They are used in a wide variety of settings ranging from yoga and meditation sessions to mental health treatment.  You will:
    –  Expand your skills and build your repertoire of relaxation and imagery guided imagery and meditation techniques
    –  Learn how to create the right atmosphere, use your voice effectively, select the best music, and more
    –  Gain confidence in leading individuals and groups
    –  Find out how to avoid common pitfalls.
    –  Become capable of writing powerful scripts and

  • • Offered at Kripalu (4 years), Discovery Yoga in FL (4 years), Cincinnati Yoga Teachers Association, Atma Yoga Teacher Training (3 years) (back to topics)
      

• Mind-Body Mastery:
  Understand the Principles – Benefit from the Practices

  

  Explore the power of the mind-body connection and put it into action to immediately enhance health in body, mind and spirit. From relieving stress, improving your outlook, cultivating a kind and compassionate heart, to making friends with Spirit, the mind-body connection does it all – and more.

  • Find out what the mind-body connection is and why it is so vital
  • Understand and explore the best tools and techniques to use to harness the mind-body connection positively and productively
  • Find out the remarkable benefits from serious studies to amazing stories.  Put it to the test and see for yourself.
  • Apply the mind-body connection personally to
    • Augment healing – physically, mentally and emotionally
    • Release tension and get energized
    • Learn therapeutic relaxation techniques to conquer stress
    • Understand and use guided imagery correctly
    • Benefit from this workshop through information, experiential activities and lively discussions

    Leave feeling energized and with practical mind-body tools to take home.

    →  Offered at Sivananda / Bahamas, Burke Marketing, and others

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• Stress Relief through Real Relaxation, Guided Imagery and Meditation
  

  Maximize your energy and health by finally getting the practical formula you need for managing stress using guided relaxation, imagery, yoga meditation, and sensible lifestyle changes as your tools. This workshop reviews the dynamics of stress, provides experiences in a variety of proven, user-friendly relaxation methods including guided imagery, yoga nidra, and meditation. You will leave feeling relaxed and energized, with a plan in hand for transforming everyday anxiety into awakened living.  Thousands are already using Julie’s guided imagery and meditation exercises in hospitals nationwide for increasing health.

  Offered at Kripalu Yoga Center (4 years); Integral Yoga at Yogaville, VA, and others
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  Special Retreat for Women:

  M&M’s for the Body, Mind & Spirit

  There’s nothing like a gathering of women to renew yourself.  Together, we’ll find out about the feminine approach to the practice, playfulness and passion of yoga for and about women. It’s a heart-centered way of being  fluid, nurturing, expressive, emotional, cyclical and changeable.  Clarity, compassion, courage and kindness are cultivated.  We will weave this together into a comfy quilt of M&M’s for the mind, body and spirit.  The M’s include movement, music, meditation, mudras, mandalas, mantra, the magic of the mother spirit and more.  Did I mention the Moon Salute?  The ‘S’ in M&M’s will bring us together as a sanga, which means socializing with sages, for satsang (discussion) and the development of our own personal spiritual practice or sadhana.  We’ll enjoy a shakti celebration.  It’s divine! (back to topics)

Yoga Meditation

In this workshop, you will find the meditation method that’s best for you for naturally discovering your inner strength and source of joy and inspiration.  You’ll learn to calm your restless mind and benefit from the healing nature of meditation.  You’ll explore a variety of methods including mindfulness, japa (mantra repetition), walking meditation, and more.  We will also cover how to integrate a meditation practice into a busy lifestyle.  Julie is the author of Yoga Meditations:  Timeless Mind- Body Practices and numerous CD’s.
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• Goddess Yoga

  Embody the Goddess within and around you with yoga postures, breath, sound and more. Come learn posture sequences that honor and embody the feminine Devis of yoga. You’ll find out why and how this is being done. It’s fun, innovative, fluid, intuitive, nurturing, creative and powerful. We’ll also work with the chakras, mandalas, mudras and more. Women and men are always welcome.

  Offered at Kripalu Yoga Center, Sivananda Ashram – Bahamas, and Satchidananda -Yogaville, Jesuit Spiritual Center (back to topics)

• Salutation to the Moon: Chandra Namaskar
  

  Enjoy learning the Moon Salute, a wonderful and powerful yoga posture sequence. Information about the moon and its influences and how the moon’s energy figures into yoga philosophy and practice are shared. We will creatively delve into guided imagery, moonstones, special music and more. (back to topics)

• Journey Inward and Onward
  

  Self-awareness and uncovering your true self is at the very heart of yoga. Based upon yoga’s wisdom teachings this session will take you inward through pranayama (breathing), yoga nidra (deep relaxation) and meditation and onward through guided imagery and journaling to help you unlock the purpose of your life journey and support you with the insight, steadiness, and courage needed to live your life authentically at home, work and at play. (back to topics)

• Desktop Yoga ®
  

  Learn to do self-care yoga stretches and how to take a “2-hour nap in 2-minutes”. Everything is effective, portable and easy and designed to be done in a chair right at the office or workstation. Sequences are also taught to increase energy, improve creativity and to reduce frustration.  Julie is the author of Desktop Yoga ®. (back to topics)

   

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• More Topics
  

  I’ve done lots of retreats that utilize and combine various aspects of mandala, labyrinth, chakras, salutation to the moon, and the feminine. Each involves, yoga, meditation, a creative project, music, imagery, and more. I especially like designing programs around a theme and am always willing to consider suggestions. (back to topics)

Julie’s Qualifications:

• Of most importance, I’ve taught yoga since 1977 in a variety of settings with a wide range of students.
• Registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 500 E-RYT level with experience.
• Served on the faculty as the co-director for the Atma Yoga Teacher Training
• Taught at the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Conference or led a program every year since 2002.
• Earned yoga teacher certifications through
  • White Lotus Foundation – Certified Yoga Instructor and Advanced Instructor Certification
  • Atma Yoga
  • Nischala Joy Devi’s “Yoga of the Heart” certification
  • Additional master classes with Lilias Folan, Christopher Baxter, Sarah Powers, Michael Reed-Gach, Richard Miller, Sam Dworkis, Donna Farhi, Sally Kempton, Joe Panoor and many others
• Author of
  • Yoga Meditations:  Timeless Mind-Body Practices for Awakening
  • Desktop Yoga (R)
  • 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery and Inner Healing – Volumes 1 and 2
  • Mind Body Mastery
  • Complete Chakra Chart
  • Real Relaxation:  Yoga Nidra CD
  • Power of Presence CD
  • Wholesome Relaxation CD
  • Wholesome Energizers CD
  • Refreshing Journeys CD
  • and 6 more CD’s

“I liked the combination of lecture, experience and processing – good learning process. Julie is knowledgeable and walks the talk! I’ve had personal experiences with many techniques and have read some research. I never felt comfortable teaching or leading others. Now I do. ”
Yoga Teacher/ Marketing Consultant.  Warm Springs, VA

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Julie Lusk
Wholesome Resources
Milford, OH   45150

Greater Cincinnati Area

Graduates of the Yoga Nidra Professional Training & Certificate Program – Level I 

2017 to 2023

Get info on future Yoga Nidra trainings here.

September 2017 – Yoga Nidra Level I

November 2018 – Yoga Nidra Level I

February 2022 – Yoga Nidra Level I