Wow! What a year so far. Our sailing trips in the British and US Virgin Islands plus Baja, Mexico were amazing. Because of YOU! All the trips were sold out this year. It truly was magical and we had fun too!

HERIZEN grads share their experience and stories best. I am always with appreciation and love!

I just came in from shoveling about a foot of new snow, am looking at my Pusser's rum flask and contemplating the rum punches I will consume tonight with my daughter and niece while dreaming of our sailing adventure. I purchased a bottle of Cruzan rum and will always open my tiny flask with the fond memory of the day I purchased it in the Pusser's store. Last night I showed them both all 300+ pictures from our sailing trip and they were in awe. I can't even begin to explain how wonderful the entire trip was, how great we meshed and how totally awesome the journey was, from beginning to end. In addition, how much it has meant to me and will continue to change my life in a positive direction having begun February 20, 2007. Each and every one of you are beautiful inside and out...there is nothing I would have changed. Valma, you are fantastic in every way...teaching always, patient beyond belief, empowering to all levels, inspiring and oh so much more. I am sure you have instilled more confidence in women that can ever be measured. Clare, your voice is oh so beautiful, your warmth exudes from you always touching everyone and everything. You are so brave, more brave than I would have ever been. You came so far in just a week. Catherine, what a live spirit you are...so vibrant, so worldly, so welcoming, always flexible and very comforting in every way. Cindy, well what can I say...definitely the best dressed sailing goddess we will ever meet, open, inviting, generous and so full of life, until your eyes close...even though you desire them open. Jacqui, fantastic chef that you are, you could talk non-stop and I so loved it, uplifting, positive, engaging, colorful and open to everything always. Lorna, calm, serene, reassuring and never missing anything, eyes always open and always wanting to help. What a mind and soul you posses - simply beautiful. Is that all of us? I seem to always be missing someone...a ghost perhaps? Does the J-Sea carry a sailing goddess? Or was the goddess created when we met and joined that evening on Tortola? I truly would love to be able to stay in touch at some level - spirits will do. Thanks to you all, each and every one of you for being the strong and confident sailing goddesses you are, for being part of my life from now on and for the endless memories I will cherish for the rest of my life. May we meet again. Marlys - Vermont

Couples and Women Only programs available - Women Sailing and Living with Confidence!

Each morning on the boat we start our day with "Around the World Morning Practice" which takes us on a experience of ancient healing movements from China, Tibet and India. You always have the option to choose what brings you pleasure in the morning. It may be something else that you prefer to create, although, most women are thrilled with the benefits of this uplifting experience.

First we travel to China where we activate our Chi through a series of Chi Gung movements called Cloudy Satchel. This is a cleansing process. In Chinese medicine Chi is seen as free flowing, dynamic and is present in everything. Chi Gung (sometimes called Qigong) is an ancient health maintenance system from China that combines breathing, slow movement and visualizations into a simple and elegant practice. It can look like Tai Chi (which grew out of Chi Gung / Qigong some 1,000 years ago)... it can look like simple stretching and it can even look like quiet meditation. On the inside, Chi Gung is a practice that teaches you how to realize the potential of your "Chi" energy in every cell and organ in your body. You will attain an ever deepening command of your inner life force (Chi) through this ancient sequence of rejuvenating, balancing and healing movements and sounds.

We then head to Tibet and experience The Five Tibetan Rites: a series of exercises for healing, rejuvenation and longevity. Also a great way to strengthen the heart. In 1985 a book called The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth written by Peter Kelder was published which for the first time fully described an exercise program for "youthing". This is an exercise program used by Tibetan monks to live long, vibrant and healthy lives.

Finally we arrive to India. Yoga is one of India's wonderful gifts to mankind. One of its valuable qualities is that it builds up a store of physical health through the practice of a system of exercises called asanas or postures which keep the body cleansed and fit. Yoga is an art which though backed by a very logical philosophy, does not reveal itself by theorizations. Only by practice does one experience the effects of the various asanas and Pranayama on the body the mind and the Spirit. We gain strength and flexibility in the muscles, pleasure over the mind and a open heart connection with the Spirit and with each other.

The morning practice prior to sailing helps us BE connected to the boat, the water and the environment. Gaining a sense of Well-Being and allowing the opportunity to BE in our body, strong, fit, flexible and confident to take on the World. Truly a remarkable way for women to sail and live with confidence!

THE HEART OF THE SECRET "THE POWER OF POSIYMNS"

I have discovered something profound. It has changed my life and now it can change yours too!

I believe The Power of Posiymns is the heart of "The Secret"

"Posinyms" are principles for more conscious communication - learn the word and phrase (Posinym and Posimage) to form the most beneficial mental images for safety, strength, revitalization and restoration for your life. Through the use of this evolutionary gift we cultivate happiness within ourselves and others.

Often, when we speak we are not really saying what we intend.

We see words in picture form and we focus on what we see. For example:

Tell a child "Don't Run" What do they do: Run

How about using the root word as a positive and really say what we intend.

Tell a child "Please walk"

How about when someone asks you to do something and we say,

"No Problem!"

I take a double take and wonder what the person really means. I only see the word problem. Using Posinyms I can replace this phrase with something like "My pleasure"

Or how about this one.

Someone asks you how you are today and you say

"Not Bad!" What is the opposite of this? "Very Good" or "Pretty Good"

How do we really wish to express ourselves?

When I am sailing with other women I often hear them tell me "I do not want to fall off the boat" If we focus our attention on what we prefer - the opposite would be: "I would like to stay on the boat."

What we focus on expands. Practice using Posinyms and notice how much better you feel.

Play with Posinyms when writing emails..see how many words you can Posinymize.

Have fun and play! Stop and ask yourself. What do I prefer, like or desire?

Keep me posted. Drop me a line and let me know what happens for you as a result of using Posinyms.

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We have joined up with Sacred Earth Journey's from Vancouver to assist us with bookings.

Full Moon Yoga Retreat in the Land of the Maya - Doorway into Divine Consciousness

I invite you to email me any questions you may have about manifesting your dreams or the law of attraction and how it may apply to your sailing life or any other part of your life. Please email your questions to: valma@herizenlifeadventures.com and write in the subject line: question for Valma.

*"Sisters of the Sea: Anne Bonny & Mary Read - Pirates of the Caribbean " - Sandra Riley.

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Most of all have fun, laugh lots with joy and enthusiasm. Enjoy your own passion for the sea or whatever aspect of the outdoor environment makes you feel good. It could be a sunset, the seagulls flying over the sea, the wind caressing your face or the silence of moving through the water. The freedom of BEING a women, exploring and discovering your true self. Transform your whole life through sailing and let your Spirit fly!

We offer you an invitation to celebrate personal success and well-being through awareness, motion and nature.

HERIZEN™ also offers Canadian Yachting Association Certifications. CYA Basic Cruising, CYA Intermediate Cruising, CYA Advanced Cruising Certifications and the Canadian Pleasure Craft Boater Operators Certification and Card. Clothing, meditation CD's, books, Sail Coaching, Consulting and Life Coaching through the "Law of Attraction, Energy Mirrors & The Power of Posinyms".