Melissa Canter
Find joy in every day.

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Past Presentations


Every Day Tools for Resiliency
 
Learn simple effective techniques that will shift your energy and perspective.  Leave with a toolkit to transform chaos into calm and thrive through uncertainty. 


Live Your Dream: Create a Blueprint Your Desires


Create your own personal vision board as a guide for the future.  Be inspired to go for your goals by designing a colorful college of pictures and words that represent your hopes and dreams.


Freedom and Flexibility with Lee Holden
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Learn movement and flow from a Master teacher and host of popular PBS programs. Lee is an internationally known instructor in meditation, tai chi, and qigong, as well as a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and author (7 Minutes of Magic, Penguin 2007). We will  learn easy movements to cultivate a healthy, strong body and mind. This program is accessible for all age groups.
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Qigong As the Path to Health

Learn the gentle and flowing movements  of Qigong.  We will learn postures, breathing techniques, healing sounds and leave with the tools to practice this ancient art of health and balance.


Live Your Dream

Uncover your passion and rediscover what you were meant to do with your life in this interactive workshop.


Everything I Need to Know
I Learned on Wall Street

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Through storytelling and engaging conversation, learn how the lessons learned in a career are meaningful life lessons.​


​Tap Into the Holidays Stress Free
with Emotional Freedom Technique


Come learn how tapping acupressure points while using positive affirmations can reset your emotions bringing balance to your day. 


Stress Free Using the
​Techniques of Mindfulness 



Breeze Through the Holidays
with the Magic of Mindfulness
 


 Learn the techniques of positive imagery, breath work the importance of the mind-body connection.  Come experience an interactive work shop and learn the latest strategies.


Find Magic in Everyday
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 Learn the magical techniques of transforming worries into bliss.   Come experience an interactive work shop and learn the latest strategies.


QiGong in the Labyrinth Garden


Come join me for an interactive program and learn the latest scientifically proven techniques to combat stress and enjoy an easy transition into Spring. We will  explore different breath techniques, guided imagery, mindfulness and have FUN!


QiGong As the Path To Health

Learn the gentle and flowing movements  of Qigong.  We will learn postures, breathing techniques, healing sounds and leave with the tools to practice this ancient art of health and balance.


​Tao Yoga with Lee Holden

Learn movement and flow from a Master teacher and host of popular PBS programs. Lee is an internationally known instructor in meditation, tai chi, and qigong, as well as a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and author (7 Minutes of Magic, Penguin 2007). We will  learn easy movements to cultivate a healthy, strong body and mind. This program is accessible for all age groups.


Jump into Spring Stress Free

Come join me for an interactive program and learn the latest scientifically proven techniques to combat stress and enjoy an easy transition into Spring. We will  explore different breath techniques, guided imagery, mindfulness and have FUN!
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Happiness in Everyday


We will learn simple, scientifically proven techniques in this interactive workshops so that we can feel better no matter what is going on in life.  Each participant will leave with a toolbox to feel good in 2016.


Managing Stress & Creating a Clear Vision


Come learn a mindful approach towards your day using breath techniques, guided imagery, meditation and FUN!


Transform Stress Into Vitality: Bridging the Old With the New


Qigong For Emotional Balance With Lee Holden

 Learn QiGong from Master teacher and host of popular PBS programs. Qi Gong flows address emotional imbalances at the root level and transforms negative emotions into positive life force energy. Easy movements for all ages. 
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Unearth Your Passion

Start the New Year with a Bang.  Come rediscover what you love through various tips and techniques. Be inspired and connect with old and new passions during this interactive workshop.


Yoga Therapy Techniques, "Touch Before You Teach.”


Learn the relaxation response using yoga asanas, meditation, mindfulness and visualization. For more information, click here.


Self Healing With Lee Holden

Lee Holden is an International wellness instructor, author and regular contributor on PBS. In this exciting, interactive workshop, Lee will teach us a Self Healing Routine as well as Prescriptive Exercises for Common Ailments. To find out more about Lee,  go to www.leeholden.com.



Yoga in Paradise

Private Yoga retreat at the unique and extraordinary property known as Rainbow Hale Estate on the beautiful island of Maui.

To find out more about this luxurious venue and schedule your own getaway, go to www.AlohaVacationRentals.net.



Unleashing Your Calling: Creating the Work & Life
You Love with Tama Kieves


Tama Kieves, an honors graduate of Harvard Law School, left her law practice with a prestigious corporate law firm to write and help others discover and soar in their life’s work. She is the bestselling author of This Time I Dance! Creating the Work You Love (Tarcher/Penguin) and most recently, Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding in Your Life’s Work! (Tarcher/Penguin). In this workshop we will learn to...Choose the right passion and tap unstoppable inner strength, in any circumstance. Turn your talents into income, opportunities, and windfall.



Keynote address: "Find Joy in Each Day with Mindfulness"


The Relaxation Response using Yoga, MBSR, visualization, and meditation.


 Yoga Therapy and Professional Business Practices



Say Boo to Stress

Come explore a meditative approach designed to help cope with the psychological and physical stressors of daily living. Learn meditation, breath work and guided imagery, highly effective self-care tools that can boost focus, creativity, self-confidence, clarity of mind, and overall well being.