Washington Wellness Associates

Well Being Newsletter

September 2007
Vol. 2 No. 9

MY NEW BOOK

I am bursting with joy as I announce the publication of my fourth book, Wellness Wisdom: 31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body & Spirit (iUniverse, Inc. 2007). The manuscript began in 2000 and although it appears to have had a seven-year gestation process, it actually has been a lifetime work-in-progress. It contains reflections on what I have learned through experiencing the light of ecstatic joy, the depth of the dark nights--and all the spaces in between.

It is my intention that the wisdom offered within this book will support your wholeness and wellness at a deeply profound level. If each reader makes just one transformational wellness change, I will be thrilled.

Speaking of thrilled, Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom wrote a wonderful endorsement of my book. You will find it on the front cover and can see it, along with other words of support, in the "Praise for Wellness Wisdom" section below.

You are invited to celebrate the birth of this book at my upcoming book signings. The first is at Studio 206 in Charlottesville, Virginia at 5 pm on Saturday, September 15. And for those in the Seattle area, please mark your calendars for a book signing party on Sunday, September 23 at 6 pm at The Dance Space. You'll find more details below and on my Web site.

The book is available at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and iuniverse.com. You can also order it at your local bookstore. Of course, I'll have plenty available at the book signings!

In wellness,
Susan Tate, M.A.
Editor
www.wawellness.com

PRAISE FOR WELLNESS WISDOM

Wellness Wisdom lifted my energy immediately . . . This book contains a powerful blueprint for what wellness looks and feels like.

Christiane Northrup, M.D.,
Author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

Susan Tate is a joyful, enthusiastic, cosmic cheerleader for life, health and consciousness. She has managed the almost impossible task of making transformational reading fun and inviting. Wellness Wisdom is a beautiful synthesis of timeless teachings for wellness on all levels--body, mind, heart and soul. I trust you'll enjoy the tasty medicine it offers . . .

~Marc David
Nutritional Psychologist and author of Nourishing Wisdom and The Slow Down Diet

Susan Tate weaves stories, humor, wisdom and science in this easily accessible guide to wellness. I love that it is organized into 31 bite-sized morsels of wellness wisdom. What a perfect way to integrate wellness into a busy lifestyle! My favorite way to use this book is to read one section each day--and then to continue re-reading month after month in order to spiral deeper and deeper into wellness.

~Deborah Kern, Ph.D.
Author of Everyday Wellness for Women and co-author of Create the Body Your Soul Desires

As a healer, dancer and body worker who teaches people to fall in love with their bodies and stay connected to sensation, Susan's words, advice and insights give us tools for having a passionate and sensual relationship with the body. This book is sure to deepen anyone's experience of living in a body, and personal deepening is what Wellness Wisdom is ultimately about."

~Debbie Rosas
Co-founder of The Nia Technique and co-author of The Nia Technique: The High-Powered Energizing Workout that Gives You a New Body and a New Life

This book is a practical holistic wellness tool to help us create our own wellness philosophy that expands beyond body fat and blood pressure! It highlights important wellness dimensions we often neglect such as joy, forgiveness, love and laughter. I love how practical the information is and how inspiration is delivered through many personal stories. Susan opens the door for us to heal from the inside out.

~Karen Wolfe, M.B.B.S., MA
The Australian physician who brings the mind and spirit back to medicine Co-author of Create the Body Your Soul Desires and Founder of Conscious Body Method Coach Training

NOURISHMENT COACHING

I love supporting people who want to live, eat and move with grace. Through Nourishment Coaching, I provide innovative solutions and soulful support for highly motivated clients who want to:

eat with pleasure
shape shift (lose weight)
move for fitness and fun
enhance energy
manage stress
cultivate overall wellness

If this work calls to you, please call me for an appointment. (425) 238-2885

Visa and Master Cards accepted.

You can learn more at our website.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SPECIAL OFFERS

Nourishment coaching by telephone: $1 per minute ***Save 25% off hourly phone consultation rate***

Buddy Special: Body & Soul-Based Nourishment sessions ***2 for the price of 1 when you schedule in Aug. or Sept.***

LOSE THE CRAVINGS

If you crave carbohydrates or sugar, you are not alone. When we consume high-glycemic foods, it causes an over stimulation of the release of insulin. The more we eat, the more we crave. Medical studies show that over 85% of the carbohydrates we consume in the Western world are foods that have a high-glycemic value. If you love bagels, breads, crackers, pasta, potatoes, rice and sugar--did I say, you are not alone? Fortunately, there is a way to reset the body at a cellular level to break the cycle.

I eat a good variety of wholesome foods, but for the last five years I have over-used chocolate to sooth my soul. My chocolate habit was clearly associated with the sweetness missing after experiencing a very painful divorce. I still LOVE chocolate, but I no longer need to eat it daily or in the amounts I was consuming. I finally realized that as high as my blood sugar spiked, it fell to a matching low and it did not fit in with my overall level of health and fitness. I was eating well, doing Nia several times week, enjoying a great spiritual practice and was still chasing down many meals with my favorite chocolate! It also kept me feeling constantly hungry.

Several months ago, I discovered a program that has successfully reduced my craving for high-glycemic foods. This clinically tested 5-day behavior modification program, recommended by Christiane Northrup, MD, has totally reset my metabolism. It's been four months now and I am sustaining its benefits. It is also proving to be successful in jumpstarting healthier eating habits in my clients. Please email me at susan@wawellness.com if you would like to know more.

NIA CLASS SCHEDULE

Check out the e x p a n d e d class schedule at: http://www.wawellness.com/nia.htm
Nia classes and events worldwide: www.NiaNow.com
Seattle classes: www.niaseattle.com

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Complete descriptions available on our website.

Creating Deeper Wholeness for You and the World

(Charlottesville, VA)

Saturday, Sept. 15

1:30 - 4:30 pm

Studio 206

Book Signing (Charlottesville, VA)

Saturday, Sept. 15

5:00 - 6:00 pm

Studio 206

Body & Soul-Based Nourishment (Appetizer) Course - Part 1 (Seattle)

Saturdays, Sept. 22, 29 & Oct. 6

12:00 - 1:30 pm

The Dance Space

Book Signing Party (Seattle)

Sunday, Sept. 23

6:00 - 7:30 pm

The Dance Space

Seeking the Sacred and the Sensuous in Sexuality (Seattle)

Sunday, Sept. 30

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Women of Wisdom - BodySong Healing & Arts Center

Cruisin' with Susan to the Mexican Riviera (Mexico)

November 4 - 11, 2007

Royal Caribbean - Vision of the Seas

31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body & Emotions (Seattle)

Tuesday, Nov. 13

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Discover U

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.

~George Bernard Shaw

COMMENTS

I welcome your comments and would love to hear how this newsletter supports your wellness journey. Please email me at susan@wawellness.com Please take a few moments to add this address to your email address book in order to give the Well Being Newsletter a better chance of reaching you.

Disclaimer: This newsletter is meant to support and guide you as you make choices to enhance your well-being. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Contact a qualified healthcare professional if you need medical assistance.

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