Intentional Mind & Body Studio
Description:
The Intentional Mind and Body Studio is a space located adjacent to our main practice. Flooded with natural light and high ceilings, it is the perfect space to host workshops, fitness classes and events to nurture the mind, body and soul.
We designed this open space to be a complement to our aesthetics practice. We want to offer our clients and potential clients a space where they are free to experience activities related to mindfulness, productivity and personal development that are useful throughout daily life. Through these practices, we hope that they will have more enjoyment and fulfillment in their lives.
Our Offerings:
1. Lunch and Learn: Peak Performance for Busy Professionals
Tuesday, April 23 from 12-1 p.m.
Description:
Imagine how different your life would be if you achieved your full potential in everything you did. Imagine also making better decisions, becoming more efficient and getting more tasks done every day…the tasks that really matter. Peak performers make better decisions, they produce higher quality work and they achieve more in less time, freeing up quality time to spend with friends and family, time for passion projects and “me-time”. Peak Performance Strategies have been used for many years by top athletes, elite military and business leaders and you can learn them too.
In this program you will learn to:
- Understand the principles to optimizing performance
- Manage your energy and focus
- Define success in ways that increase esteem, contentment, passion and drive
- Reduce self-sabotage
- Enhance the health of body and mind and enhance relationships
- Develop your own “peak performance formula”
For employers: The Benefits of Corporate Training
- Reductions in acute and chronic stress, overwhelm, fear, exhaustion, procrastination, self-sabotage, conflict, uncertainty, fear, distractibility and low energy.
- Improved mental wellbeing with better confidence, motivation, calmness, connection, patience, happiness, resilience, resourcefulness, fulfillment, gratitude and passion for life and work.
- Enhanced physical wellbeing, with more energy, zest for life and healthy habits.
- More harmonious relationships with better communication, more compassion, empathy, understanding, trust and less drama and conflict.
- Enhanced contentment, engagement, efficiency, effectiveness, focus, confidence, motivation, discipline, resourcefulness, resilience problem solving, decision making and independent working.
- A heathy culture and reputation as a caring employer. Great employees will feel loyal and valued and will be more likely to stay. When a position opens up, you’ll attract and retain high quality candidates. Talented team-mates will step into leadership roles and thrive.
- Happy clients who feel that your company offers such an outstanding service and meets their needs at a high level, so that they become loyal clients (AKA “raving fans”) who buy time and time again and tell all their friends about your business.
- Ultimately all of this can lead to increased performance within teams, smooth workflow, consistent systems and even greater profitability.
Your Trainer
Dr. Leonaura Rhodes is a physician turned corporate trainer and life coach specializing in helping businesses and individuals grow and thrive. She has worked with several thousand people from all walks of life: from movie producers, CEO’s and physicians to stay at home parents and many parents of children with special needs. She is also a corporate trainer, course creator, author and soon to be podcast host. She is passionate about helping people overcome stress and create the happy, healthy, fulfilling, abundant lives they dream of and deserve. In February 2021, Leonaura was working for Tony Robbins as one of his highly trained “Results Coaches” and “Business Results Trainers” when she nearly died of Covid pneumonia and a deathbed epiphany gave her a new life mission: To help a million people improve their health, happiness and abundance and live their best lives.
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2. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Information and Orientation Session: Monday, April 22 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Course: Wednesday evenings, May 1 through June 19, 6-8:30 p.m.
Retreat Day: Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Description:
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based program developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in the late 1970s at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. It’s designed to help individuals cultivate mindfulness, which is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity and acceptance. MBSR combines elements of mindfulness meditation, yoga and cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote overall well-being and reduce stress.
The MBSR program will span over 9 weeks and involves weekly group sessions lasting around 2-3 hours each, along with daily mindfulness practice assignments. Participants learn various mindfulness meditation techniques, such as body scan meditation, mindful breathing and mindful movement (yoga). They also engage in group discussions and receive guidance on integrating mindfulness into daily life.
The benefits of MBSR for individuals’ health and well-being are numerous:
1. Stress Reduction: MBSR helps individuals develop skills to cope with stress more effectively. By cultivating mindfulness, participants learn to respond to stressors with greater resilience and awareness, rather than reacting impulsively.
2. Improved Mental Health: Research has shown that MBSR can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. By increasing self-awareness and emotional regulation, individuals may experience improvements in mood and overall psychological well-being.
3. Enhanced Physical Health: MBSR has been linked to various physical health benefits, including lower blood pressure, improved immune function and better sleep quality. The relaxation techniques taught in MBSR can help alleviate physical tension and promote relaxation.
4. Increased Self-Awareness: Through mindfulness practices, individuals develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations. This increased self-awareness can lead to greater insight into patterns of behavior and thought, empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
5. Better Relationships: By cultivating qualities like empathy, compassion and nonjudgmental awareness, MBSR can improve interpersonal relationships. Participants often report better communication skills and greater empathy towards others.
6. Enhanced Focus and Concentration: Regular mindfulness practice has been shown to improve attentional control and cognitive function. By training the mind to focus on the present moment, individuals may experience increased concentration and cognitive clarity.
Overall, the MBSR program offers a holistic approach to stress reduction and well-being, empowering individuals to cultivate a deeper sense of presence, resilience and inner peace in their lives. By integrating mindfulness into daily routines, participants can experience lasting benefits for both their physical and mental health.
Your Certified MBSR Instructor, Andy Lee
Andy Lee has been practicing mindfulness for over 20 years and has been teaching mindfulness since 2011. He is a Level 3 Certified Teacher from Center for Mindfulness at Brown University Center for Public Health. Andy has taught MBSR throughout Connecticut at various community organizations including Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, and the teachers and parents at the Unquowa School in Fairfield. From 2016 to 2019, he served as Chief Mindfulness Officer for Aetna. Andy is also the co-leader of Mindful Leader’s Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator Program.
Andy spent the first half of his career as a human resources executive in Fortune 500 companies. In 1999, he came to mindfulness in order to manage his own challenges with stress. Andy also has a master’s in organizational psychology from Columbia University.
3. Mindful Fitness
Wednesdays, starting April 24, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Description:
Our Mindful Fitness class is taught by Certified Personal Trainer Ryan Lapak. Ryan has designed a class that has elements of cardio, strength training and mindful stretching that will leave students feeling like they got a vigorous total body workout with a personal trainer and then had a good long stretch which will aid in the recovery of both their body and mind.
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VIP Day: Design A Life You Will Love!
Date: Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Description:
Are you plodding through life, settling for whatever it throws at you? Settling for an ordinary, boring or mundane life? Do you worry that one day you will regret not being brave enough? Regret not committing to your dreams? Regret letting the years slip by? Many people answer yes to the questions above. But you don’t have to… there is another way… a better way.
It’s time to start dreaming big about the life you really want to be living! You can try and figure this out alone, but it may take you many years and many failures. OR you can follow a tried and tested plan created by an expert coach with several thousand hours of experience. That plan is called PEAK LIFE DESIGN, and you can begin your journey to your dream life with an immersive, experiential one-day event.
Logistics:
- 10 seats only. To ensure our gathering remains a personal and deeply engaging experience, we are limiting attendance to just 10 exclusive seats. This is designed to foster meaningful connections and in-depth conversation among all participants.
- A healthy light lunch and drinks will be included.
- Attendees must be over 21.
- Includes: 3 virtual group coaching calls. One before the event: to help you prepare. The second one a week after the event and the third one month after the event (both for comradery, accountability and follow up). Includes: Exclusive workbook and other goodies.
Your Coach
Dr. Leonaura Rhodes is a physician turned life coach and corporate trainer specializing in helping people grow and thrive. She has worked with several thousand people from all walks of life: from movie producers, CEO’s and physicians to retirees and parents of children with special needs. She is also a course creator, author and soon to be podcast host. Leonaura is passionate about helping people overcome stress and create the happy, healthy, fulfilling, abundant lives they dream of and deserve. In February 2021, Leonaura was working for Tony Robbins, as one of his highly trained “Results Coaches” and “Business Results Trainers” when she nearly died of Covid pneumonia and a deathbed epiphany gave her a new life mission: To help a million people improve their health, happiness and abundance and live their best lives.
Testimonials for previous VIP days
Shannon K, Chicago
Coach Leonaura guided me to find my own definition of balance and “success” as I navigate a lot of transition in my life. The group work and exercises also made me feel more empowered to take control of my plan and my mental state along the way. Thank you!
Sarah C, NYC
Peak Life Design with Coach Leonaura was truly a gift. I knew that I was going through the motions of career and raising kids and not truly living. Leonaura gave me the toolkit to start taking a more active role in creating a more meaningful life.
Seana M, New Jersey
Peak Life Design provided space and content to thoughtfully prompt an exploration of future opportunities. Loved the connection and stimulation from the group and leadership from Leonaura!
Outline of the VIP Day
Part 1. EVALUATE
Rediscover your identity and what drives you.
Mindfulness Break
Part 2. ENVISION
Create a powerful vision of the life you want to be living.
Healthy Lunch
Part 3. PLAN
Develop a strategic and intentional plan for change.
Mindfulness Break
Part 4. EMPOWER AND EXECUTE
Optimize your journey so that you can make progress faster than you ever thought possible.
Questions?
Contact Leonaura at 203.807.3641 for more information on the event.
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