Freedom, Freedom!
californianaturist
A M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R O F L U P I N N AT U R I S T C L U B
MARCH 2002
Saturday, March 2
Freedom, Freedom!
AANR – WEST Board
A powerful popular song makes this simple word repetition a
of Directors Meeting
blood-stirring chant. The agony of not being free comes through.
Havana Jazz
When we think of lack of freedom, what
or non-criminal group in this country
Quintet
often comes up are horrible visions of
was the wartime imprisoning of
slavery, living under a dictator, being
Japanese Americans – with no charges
Sunday, March 3
thrown in prison for expressing your
of having done anything wrong. And,
Art Exhibition:
views, being forced to wear garments
while we’re at it, it should be noted that
Elaine Frenett
that cover every inch
nationally women in
of your body except
America were not grant-
Game Day
your hands, having to
ed the right to vote until
Saturday, March 10
follow rigid sets of
1920 – about a century
rules, not being able
and a half after the
Moonglow
to move about freely,
“land of the free”
Friday, March 15
being barred from
was born.
Celebration
entering many areas,
Dance with ESP
jobs, relationships –
Of course there are
and other nightmarish
other meanings to being
scenes created
“free,” besides being
Saturday,
throughout history,
out of prison, able to
March 16
and recently by the
vote, and not “owned”
St. Patrick’s
Taliban.
or severely controlled
Day Celebration
by people or ideologies.
Our own country –
Naturists/nudists know
Sunday, March 17
“the land of the free”
the blissful freedom of
Shannon Carlson,
– certainly has had its
feeling a soft breeze or
piano/vocals
share of nightmarish
the warmth of the sun
scenes of non-freedom. Some of the
on the entire body. This is also the
Saturday, March 23
earliest non-native residents were the
freedom to allow that the body and the
Mardi Gras Dance
Pilgrims in New England, also known as
person are basically good, rather than
w/ Broadway Joe
Puritans, who had been thrown out of
bad or suspect and not to be trusted. It
England for their extreme and rigid reli-
might be said that just the act of being
Sunday, March 24
gious beliefs. Small infractions of their
at Lupin or almost any place where
“Live at Lupin”
many restrictions and requirements
people are socially nude in safety and
could lead to being submerged in the
mutual respect, can be like carrying a
Saturday, March 30
dunking chair or locked in stocks. Then
banner not only for freedom, but for
The Burger Band
there was the notorious slavery system,
general good faith in and love of peo-
concert
which mainly thrived in the southern
ple. We certainly wouldn’t get carried
Sunday, March 31
states and involved black people; and
away and say social nudity always
the wholesale killing and herding of
means that, but at Lupin it seems to be
Easter Egg Hunt
native Americans onto reservations.
a pretty good read of the symbolism.
Perhaps the most recent imposition of
severe restrictions on a non-combative
Mollie Moore-Sullivan, Editor
MARCH
entertainment
Saturday, March 2
Many members know Elaine, who lived and
Havana Jazz Quintet
worked here several years ago. The reception with
refreshments, from 3 to 5 pm, will give you a chance
This powerful group played under the big
to say “hi.” Also, unframed prints and note cards
oak on the lawn last July, and – whoo-ee – was it
will be available for purchase at the reception only,
hot! (And we don’t mean the weather.) This time
whereas framed prints and originals will be available
they’ll perform in the Clubhouse, from 9 to 11 pm.
throughout the show.
Get ready for some sizzling indoor heating, and be
ready to throw off your inhibitions – and quite possi-
bly your clothes – and dance, dance, dance!
Havana Jazz features some of the finest
Game Day with
jazz and Latin jazz musicians in the Santa Cruz-San
Music for Listening
Francisco Bay Area – leader, pianist, flautist and
arranger, Steve Abrams; master timbalero and per-
by Buck
cussionist, Bosco El Gitano; percussionist conquero,
As in February, today the Gallery Opening
Jose Reyes; bassist Mat Robinson; and trumpeter
will be combined with Music for Listening by Buck
and flugel-hornist, Modesto Briseno.
and Game Day – both also from 3 to 5 pm. You can
Combining traditional Afro-Cuban and Afro-
drop in at the clubhouse for table games and Buck’s
Puerto Rican rhythms with jazz harmonies, Havana
music and a lovely art show and reception. We
Jazz plays original compositions and pieces by Cal
might call this “multi-funning” rather than “multi-
Tjader, Poncho Sanchez, Mongo Santamaria, Horace
tasking.” There will be Scrabble at tables arranged
Silver, Don Grolnick and others. The group regularly
for beginning, intermediate and advance players, and
plays at the Crow’s Nest in Santa Cruz and Gordon
you may also try some of the games in the lounge,
Biersch in San Jose, and has also appeared at jazz
play recreational poker or other card games, or relax
festivals and Kuumbwa Jazz Center.
and visit. And, while you’re there - why not stay
for dinner? The food and friendly company are
hard to beat.
Saturday, March 9
Winter Wiggle
We’re not predicting it will be wintry at this
time. But you know March - expect the unexpected.
No matter what the weather is like, the lively rhythms
DJ Michael J spins this evening will be just what
we need and want for warming up our blood and
putting some wiggle in our walk - and our dance.
Sunday,
The fun is from 9 pm to 12 midnight, and it’s free
March 3
other than for gate/guest fees.
Art Exhibition Reception:
Sunday, March 10
Elaine Frenett – Watercolors
Moonglow
Painting in the style of watercolor that
We’re having Moonglow in mid-afternoon!
ranges from delicate transparent washes to rich,
From 3 to 5 pm, this popular vocal and stand-up
saturated pigment, Elaine’s paintbrush will take
bass/guitar duo of Beth McNamara and Jerry
us to a variety of places, including the majestic
Ashford will perform parts of their collection of all-
Colorado mountains, savory Sedona and Southwest
time favorites. The music - smooth renditions of
terrain, and back home to the diverse California
“old songs” from the Hit Parade – is deeply imbed-
landscape. We’ll also be treated to a preview of her
ded in most of us. You’ll hear fine tunes such as
upcoming series of scenes from Northern Italy,
Caravan, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, It Had to Be You,
which will be formally presented at her Open Studio
Hey There, That Old Black Magic, and others, includ-
on April 27 – 28.
ing Moonglow.
MARCH
entertainment
Tuesday, March 12
Saturday, March 16
Lupin Slow Jammers
St. Patrick’s Day Workshop
Here’s a chance to become one of the enter-
with Irene
tainers entertaining each other – or something like
Shamrocks and trinkets and toys – based
that. This “Slow Jam” is for musicians who are
on the “Wearin’ o’ the Green” theme – are all yours
beginners (or do not play professionally) and who
to make and give. We thank Camille for providing
want to play with a group to improve their skills.
a nice collection of materials for crafting for St.
The music is bluegrass, country, gospel, popular and
Patrick’s Day, and thank Irene for being here today
sometimes original compositions – and all skill levels
to offer guidance, suggestions,
are welcome, including advanced musicians.
and a helping hand when
asked. This is fun for all
The musicians meet on the second and
ages, and it’s from3 to 5
fourth Tuesdays of each month. Some get together
PM in the Clubhouse.
in the restaurant at 6 pm and have dinner. Others
go directly to Nudome, where the musical fun
begins at 7:30 pm.
“Wearin’ o’
the Green”
St. Patrick’s
Day Celebration
Beginning at 7 PM this evening there will be
a Dinner Show of Irish music, featuring Lupin’s own
performers. After dinner, at 9 PM, Peter Tommerup,
who performed here last year at “Wearin’ o’ the
Green,” and a friend will perform.
Since 1973 Peter Tommerup has developed
his knowledge of the traditional mountain dulcimer
and hammered dulcimer. He earned a Ph.D. in folk-
lore studies at UCLA, has taught numerous folklore
Friday, March 15
classes, completed a dulcimer book and album, and
Lupin’s Monthly Birthday/
performed widely. He is presently co-authoring The
Celtic Dulcimer Encyclopedia. He also plays Irish
Anniversary Celebration Dance
“bones” and bodhran.
– with “ESP”
Sunday, March 17
Each month Lupin is having a Friday night
Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Dance for those
Shannon Carlson, piano/vocals
who have birthdays and anniversaries during the
Shannon Carlson’s concert on a Sunday
month, plus their friends, plus other Lupin members
afternoon in January was pleasant indeed. As Tony
and guests who want to be there for the music. The
Bennett himself says of her, “Shannon Carlson
party is from 9 pm to 12 am, but we suggest you
sings songs the way they’re supposed to be sung.”
start off with a tasty Clubhouse Restaurant dinner,
Working with top notch musicians - including
served between 6 and 8 pm. (Also, there are no
the late Joe Williams, sax legend Joe Henderson,
grounds fees for members’ guests who are coming
guitarist Bruce Forman, and vibes player/pianist
to dinner.) The beverage counter stays open until
Buddy Montgomery – Shannon has toured extensive-
midnight, serving beer, wine, sodas and coffee.
ly in the U.S. and England, Norway, and Sweden.
The four person Monterey Bay Area band
Today she sings and accompanies herself on piano
ESP (Electric Swim Park) plays and sings a dance-
from 3 to 6 PM in the Clubhouse. Her music is rich
able mix of current hits and party favorites, plus
and warm whether you are focusing on it or just let-
original rock tunes. Lupinites have liked it and
ting it surround you while you play cards or Scrabble
had a grand, fun time.
or visit with friends.
MARCH
events
Irene will have lots of plain Easter eggs and
the materials to dye them, sponge paint them, mar-
ble them, or do fancy Russian wax work on them
(plan on two hours an egg for the latter). Everyone
who is going to dye and decorate eggs has to let
the Lupin office know by Sunday night, March 24,
so there’ll be plenty of supplies.
The Burger Band – concert
“An evening with the world’s smallest trio”
Saturday, March 23
Mardi Gras Dance with
Since their third member left the valley,
Chuck McCabe and Rolfe Wyer have carried on as
Broadway Joe and Anita, DJ
a duo, appearing often at The Cats and Carry Nations
– and once, last summer, under the giant oak on the
Express the kinda crazy, flamboyant, inner
lawn at Lupin. Chuck, a Lupin favorite from way
you with glitter, feathers, masks, and other frou frou
back – is a picker, singer, and writer of songs –
at this fun festivity – and, of course you can be as
some serious, most not. He has recorded on the
bare as you want to be. Don’t let your lack of cos-
Capitol, ABC and GRT labels. Rolfe plays several
tume keep you away from this celebration. (And, do
instruments – usually bass in the Burger Band –
bring a towel to sit on if you’re nude or painted.)
and his writing and performing have been heard on
Tonight’s magic music is spun by fun, high
all 3 major networks. A recording studio owner,
energy DJ’s, Broadway Joe and Anita. The dance
Rolfe also produced Chuck’s popular CDs, “Burgers
is from 9 to 12 midnight, and it’s free, other than for
& Champagne” and “Bad Gravity Day.”
gate/guest fees. (The restaurant specials may bring
From 9 to 11 pm in the Clubhouse the
New Orleans right here to Lupin. Tres bien, oui? )
Burgers will play a mix of blues, “oldies” from the
‘50s and ‘60s, Tin Pan Alley numbers from the ‘30s,
Sunday, March 24
a few cowboy/western offerings,
“Live at Lupin”
and Chuck’soriginal songs.
Today we again have “Live at Lupin” – the
informal show for acts wanting to perform at Lupin
Sunday, March 31
for pay. Beginning at 2 pm there will be three acts,
Easter Brunch
and from them the audience gets to help select
Lupin’s delicious
future Saturday night shows for the club, by
annual Easter Brunch,
secret ballot.
from 10 AM to 2 PM, is a
A section of the Lupin Naturist Club Web
feast for the eyes as well
pages www.lupin.com/entain.html will be posted
as the mouth. Diners also get the added pleasures
with the “Live at Lupin” performers scheduled. Also,
of seeing the restaurant views, mingling with mem-
watch the board signs near the restaurant door.
bers and their guests, and perhaps spending quality
time in a hot tub or going for a walk in nature.
Tuesday, March 26
Reservations are requested – please call
Lupin Slow Jammers
(408) 353-2250. This should be a fine time to bring
(See March 12)
friends or family to Lupin. We can almost guarantee
they will have pleasant memories, and they may
Saturday, March 30
well want to come back.
Easter Egg Coloring
Easter Egg Hunt
and Decorating
It’s time for the exciting Easter Egg Hunt! All
Today everyone, regardless of age, gets a
kids who want to hunt for eggs should meet on the
chance to assist the Easter Bunny by coloring and
Clubhouse Lawn at 3 pm. You don’t have to let
decorating Easter eggs. The fun starts at 2 pm on
anyone know you are coming, because the Easter
the Clubhouse Lawn.
Bunny always has plenty of eggs for everyone.
MARCH FILMS
Sunday, March 3
hold nothing back as archetypal star-crossed
An American Rhapsody
lovers.” Rated PG-13. 2nd highest rating by S.F.
Chronicle.
“Fact-based cultural clash drama about the
tensions that build between a young Hungarian girl
Sunday, March 24
and her family after she’s left behind in Budapest as
an infant and reunited with her family in California
Spy Game
seven years later.”
“Spy Game (starring Robert Redford and
Brad Pitt) is an international thriller that actually
thrills, mostly thanks to Redford’s sly work. It’s a
performance that makes you check your watch to be
sure it has actually been 32 years since he became
a star in Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid. Half a
lifetime later at 64, Redford is still an old-fashioned
movie star, the kind who simply owns the screen
every time he is on it. And who makes you miss him
when he is gone.” Rated R. 2nd highest rating
by S.F. Chronicle.
Sunday, March 31
The Princess Diaries
Sunday, March 10
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
“This G-rated children’s film from Garry
Marshall is a wholesome version of Pretty Woman,
“As two insurance company employees
telling the story of a young San Francisco schoolgirl
hypnotized by a jewel thief, Woody Allen and Helen
(Anne Hathaway) who is groomed to become the
Hunt make like Tracy and Hepburn in Allen’s playful,
princess of a small European county. Julie Andrews,
ingenious homage to the wisecracking mysteries of
as the reigning queen, has her best role in years.”
the 1930s and ‘40s. The duo receive colorful sup-
Rated G. 2nd highest rating by S.F. Chronicle.
port from Dan Aykroyd.”
Sunday, March 17
Moulin Rouge
“Baz Luhrmann’s bid to modernize the movie
musical is a full-frontal assault and exhausting to
watch, but among the spew and the overkill are
moments of absolutely ecstatic movie magic. This is
the work of a true romantic, full of crazy passion and
GOOD SCENTS
for Health and Well =Being
California Naturist • MARCH 2002
• Aromatherapy
A Monthly Newsletter of Lupin Naturist Club
• Therapeutic Massage
Editing & Writing: Mollie Moore-Sullivan • Web: Pete T
• Reflexology
LUPIN NATURIST CLUB POBox 1274, Los Gatos, CA 95031
• Consultations
MARSHA ELSMERE, CMP
Office Tel: (408) 353-2250 • Office Fax: (408) 353-2230
• Authentic Essential Oils
408-353-4596
Information/Messages: (408) 353-BNUD ( 353-2683 )
or 353-2250
E-Mail: office@lupin.com • Website: http://www.lupin.com
insane energ
• B
y.
ach Fl Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor
ower Remedies
MARCH
APRIL
FR 1 Relationship Discussion
TH 4
Relaxing Yoga for All
(ECL) 8 pm
Levels (LMI) Every Thursday
SA 2 Couples’ Massage
FR 5
Relationship Discussion
Weekend begins (LMI)
(ECL)
[fee] 10 am - 5 pm
SA 6 Holiday – concert/dance
AANR – WEST Board of
Directors Meeting 9 AM
SA 16 St. Patrick’s Day
SU 7 Piano by Verne
Workshop with Irene 2 pm
Havana Jazz Quintet
Movie: The Kiss of the
9 - 11 pm
“Wearin’ o’ the Green”
Dragon
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
SU 3 Art Exhibition Reception:
– dinner show (7 pm) and
TU 9
Lupin Slow Jammers
Elaine Frenett –
concert (9 pm)
Watercolors 3 - 5 pm
WE 10 Thai & Shiatsu Massage
SU 17 Shannon Carlson - concert
Game Day with Music for
course begins (LMI)
3 - 6 pm
Listening by Buck 3 pm
Movie: Moulin Rouge 8 pm
FR 12 Sound Healing with Amrita
Movie: An American
(ECL)
Rhapsody 8 pm
WE 20 Thai & Shiatsu Massage
Course begins (LMI) [fee]
SA 13 Spring Fling Dance with
WE 6 Certified Massage
Thru 4/14 – Wed. & Fri.,
Buck’s Naked Dancing – DJ
Practitioner Program
7:30 -10 pm ; Sun., 9 - 6
begins (LMI) [fee]
SU 14 Live at Lupin
FR 22 Spring Equinox
TH 7 Relaxing Yoga for All
Movie: The Anniversary
Celebration (ECL) 8 pm
Levels (LMI) [fee]
Party
Every Thur., 7:30 - 9 pm
SA 23 TAT: Tapas Acupressure
FR 19 Lupin’s Monthly Birthday/
Technique (LMI) [fee]
FR 8 Sound Healing with
Anniversary Celebration
Amrita (ECL) 8 pm
Mardi Gras Dance with
Dance with “Aftermath”
Broadway Joe & Anita DJ
SA 9 Advanced Massage
9 pm - 12 midnight
SA 20 Winemakers’ Dinner at
Techniques (LMI) 9:30 am
Lupin – Barefoot Winery
SU 24 Live at Lupin 3 - 5 pm
Michele Mountain – harpist
Winter Wiggle – Dance
with Michael J, DJ
Movie: Spy Game 8 pm
SU 21 Steve Kritzer, concert
9 pm - 12 midnight
TU 26 Lupin Slow Jammers
Movie: Atlantis:
SU 10 Moonglow 3 - 5 pm
7:30 pm
The Lost Empire
Movie: The Curse of the
FR 29 Massage Exchange
TU 23 Lupin Slow Jammers
Jade Scorpion 8 pm
(ECL) 7:30 pm
FR 26 Massage Exchange (ECL)
SA 30 Easter Egg Coloring
Workshop 2 pm
SA 27 Pirates of the Caribbean
Dance with Broadway
The Burger Band –
Joe & Anita
concert 9 - 11 pm
SU 28 Game Day with Music
SU 31 Easter Sunday
for Listening by Buck
TU 12 Lupin Slow Jammers 7:30
Easter Brunch
10 am – 2 pm
Charity Benefit Massage
FR 15 Lupin’s Monthly Birthday/
-a-thon begins (LMI)
Easter Egg Hunt 3 pm
Anniversary Celebration
Movie: Rat Race
Dance with ESP
Movie: The Princess
9 pm - 12 midnight
Diaries 8 pm
RANDOM
notes
Tranquil Season Hours
If you are interested in attending the event
this year, please call Jay at 408-353-2250 or
November 1 – April 30
contact him by email at Sunflynude@aol.com.
Office – Sunday thru Thursday 9 am to 6 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
2002 AANR West Scholarships
Entertainment – Usually Saturday 9 pm
Each year the American Association for
(See Events & Entertainment section.)
Nude Recreation (AANR) West – formerly the Western
Eclectic Consciousness – Friday 8:00 pm
Sunbathing Association, or WSA, provides up to two
(Massage Exchange 7:30)
$1,000 college-level scholarships for AANR West
members or children of AANR West members, with
Movies – Sunday 8:00 pm
additional funds provided by AANR. Scholarships are
MARCH Restaurant Hours
awarded on the basis of academic record, leadership,
and growth potential.
Mon-Fri Sat-Sun
Scholarship applicants must meet these crite-
Breakfast
8 - 9:30 AM 8 - 11 AM
ria: 1) they or their parents must have been members
Lunch
12 - 2 PM
12 - 2 PM
of AANR West (or WSA) for at least 3 years at the date
Dinner
6 - 8 PM 6 - 8 PM
of application; 2) they must be seniors in high school
or currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary
Snacks
8 AM - 8 PM 8 AM - ?* (Sat.)
school; 3) must be less than 27 years of age; and
8 AM - 8 PM (Sun.)
4) must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.
* Saturdays & holidays, snacks & beverages are
Application forms may be obtained through
available from 8 AM until entertainment ends.
the Lupin office. Completed applications and sup-
porting documentation must be sent to the AANR
West Scholarship Committee, PO Box 1168-107,
Winemakers’ Dinner
Studio City, CA 91604, no later than April 1, 2002.
Extraordinaire!
Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision
by June 1, and the winners will be announced at the
On Saturday evening, April
annual AANR West Convention. Questions may be
20, 2002, beginning at 6 pm, Lupin
mailed to the AANR West Scholarship Committee
will host a Winemakers’ Dinner
at the Studio City address or may be e-mailed to
Extraordinaire in the Clubhouse,
info@aanrwest.com.
featuring the Reserve Wines and
California Champagnes of the Barefoot Cellars
Winery in Sonoma County. These limited release
Nancy Junkins’ Memorial
wines have won multiple Gold Medals.
Massage Yurt
There will be wine pairings from Appetizers
In memory of Nancy Junkins – Lupin member
to Main Courses through Desserts, where both the
and massage enthusiast who died of breast cancer
wine and the food will be enhanced by presenting
several years ago – and of her enthusiasm for the
them together. Randy Arnold, Barefoot Cellars
sharing of massages, her brothers and a close friend
National Sales Manager, will be a special guest.
donated a massage yurt to Lupin. Located in the cir-
Reservations are required by the evening of
cle next to Nudome, the yurt is to be used mainly by
Monday, April 15. The cost will be $50 per person
members to give and exchange massages. A few
and $95 per couple. Call (408) 353-2250.
professionals who are registered at Lupin and do not
have a space in which to do massage may also use
Bare to Breakers Race
it. Everyone has to pick up a key at the office
The Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco
and return it when through.
( “Bare to Breakers” for the relatively large number
It is possible to reserve space ahead. There
of nude runners/walkers) will be held this year on
are two massage tables with a divider curtain
Sunday, May 19. In the past Lupin has provided
between them, and one table may be reserved for a
bus service, early Sunday morning light breakfast,
single client, or the whole space for group massage.
reduced ground fees and tenting fees, as well as a
A CD player, water dispenser and cups, and heaters
great time to meet new runners and Naturists from
are provided. Massagers must bring their oil and
all over the world.
sheets for the table or tables used.
ECLECTIC
consciousness
These programs are held on Fridays in Chez La Ronde
Friday, March 22
at 8 PM (Tranquil Season), unless otherwise noted.
Spring Equinox Celebration
The topics and speakers are chosen because they
appear interesting: selection does not imply endorsement
Join Chris and Bill Flynn this evening as we
by Lupin. Activities are open to members and
celebrate the spring equinox. Spring is here, the days
non-members: non-members coming to Lupin specifically
and nights are equal in length.
for this pay $6 at the office (plus a $12 grounds fee if
In our native American tradition on the medi-
use of the facilities, such as spas or swimming pools,
cine wheel, the direction of the east is that of the
is desired). First time visitors will be sent an invitation
spring, a time for planting, creativity, new growth.
to return to Lupin for a day visit.
It is the time of the festivals of the Greek goddess
Athena, and in Roman times, the festival of the birth
Lupin’s Eclectic Consciousness is coordinated by Chris
of the goddess Minerva.
Flynn, a facilitator of spiritual growth groups. She may
It is also a sacred time to the Norse goddess
be reached at (831) 338 -7007.
Iduna, bearer of the magic apples of life, who personi-
fies the light half of the year. She appears on this day
as a sparrow, bringing joy to humans. The Norse festi-
val acknowledges the light of the sun becoming more
powerful than darkness. It is the festival of Lady Day,
celebrating the conception date of the divinity that
enters the world on December 25. Goddess worship-
pers call this time the Return of the Goddess.
Tonight we will explore what we have in
common with our ancient ancestors. What guidance
do they have to share with us as we enter a new
season in our own lives – as we enter Spring, the
Friday, March 1
time of planting seeds and rebirth?
Relationship Discussion
Friday, March 29
All singles and couples are invited for a
Massage Exchange
lively, eye-opening and heart-opening discussion,
led by Chris Flynn.
Considering the body orientation of Lupin
members, it’s not surprising that massage exchanges
Friday, March 8
are a favorite – and leader Bill Flynn makes them
Sound Healing with Amrita
even more so. Don’t be late or you may not have
a space.
Sound and music have a way of entering in
The exchange begins at 7:30 PM in Nudome,
the deepest parts of us to break up blockages and
and it is an exchange, so it is limited to people who
bring the body, mind and spirit into harmony. Join
know how to massage. It’s best to bring a table, plus
Amrita for this Circle of Sound, for healing, well-
your own oil and two towels (one to sit on and remove
being, tension release and fun. No musical ability is
excess oil before hot tubbing, and the other to dry
necessary, only a genuine curiosity and willingness
with).
to experience the effects of healing sound.
Amrita is a sound healer, recording artist, and
researcher who was able to heal herself of breast can-
Long-time Lupin Member Dies
cer through the use of sound, breath, and emotional
Helga Schonfeld, beloved wife of Arnold,
release. For more information about sound healing,
long-time member of Lupin, and dedicated tennis
e-mail her at: music@encompass.net or call Amrita at
player, died February 6, after a nearly two year
831-588-7498. You may also visit her website at
battle with cancer.
www.healingmusic.org to learn more about her fasci-
She and her innate vitality are sorely missed.
nating work with sound healing, and to listen to music
from her new CD, Entering Devachan.
Friday, March 15 • No Ecl. Consciousness
MASSAGE
spring 2002
Lupin Massage
Advanced Massage Techniques
Institute
March 9, 2002 9:30 to 6:30
Dr. Craig Eymann, D.C. spends the day shar-
The Lupin Massage Institute offers
ing his insights into one of his favorite subjects - deep
a series of weekend courses on
tissue massage. The course is the first in a series
designed to give both the new and the experienced
various topics. These short courses
massage practitioner a deeper understanding of the
are designed to provide a relaxing
muscles and how to achieve lasting change in them. $75
environment, away from the stresses of daily life,
where one can learn new health – or life –
TAT: Tapas Acupressure Technique
improving skills and spend some quiet time.
March 23, 2002 9:30 to 6
Classes vary in the level and complexity of mate-
rial. Lupin’s grounds provide many places and
This simple technique integrates mind, body
and spirit to rebalance energetic patterns. The realign-
ways to reflect upon and utilize the new skills
ment renews our innate ability to heal ourselves, mobi-
and ideas presented in the courses. Pre-regis-
lizing our own intelligence to guide the process of
tration is required, and the deadline is
healing and transformation. This can be self-adminis-
Wednesday before class starts. This allows
tered and used with children! For an article written by
instructors time to prepare materials based on
the instructor about the topic, give your email or fax
the number of attendees. For more information
number to Deepa at (831)234-5791. $70
and to register, e-mail deepahealth@yahoo.com.
Also see website http://www.lupin.com/lmi.html.
Thai and Shiatsu Massage
Or call Deepa at 831-234-5791.
- a 40-hour course April 10 - 28, 2002
Greetings Health and Relaxation Enthusiasts –
– Wed. & Fri. evenings – 7 to 10 PM
Here is the current Lupin Massage Institute
Come explore the Ancient Oriental Healing
Schedule:
Massage Styles from someone who uses them in his
practice! These particular two styles combine well to
Relaxing Yoga for All Levels -
produce a relaxing healing effect on the body, mind
and spirit. $400
Thursdays, 7:30 - 9 PM
Come join Cora of Phoenix Rising Yoga
Charity Benefit Massage-a-thon
Therapy for a drop-in yoga relaxation treat. The
first Thursday of every month she runs the class as a
Openings for massage are available April 28 and
group Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy session. Affirming
May 1, 3, and 5. Mark your calendars now!
you as your own best healer, PRYT uses assisted yoga
postures and dialogue to tap into your body’s well-
Lymphatic Massage One and Two
spring of wisdom. The first class is free, then it is
May 17-19 & May 24-26, 2002
$12 per class or a 10-class pass for $100!
Lymphatic Massage One includes Abdominal
Certified Massage
Organ Massage Techniques. This series is taught by
Raith of Harbin Hot Springs. She has also taught
Practitioner Program
the course in Iowa! ($380 for the series)
March 6 - May 5, 2002
This course meets Wed. & Fri. evenings and
Call Deepa at (831) 234-5791
Sundays all day. It covers Swedish Oil Massage,
Medical Qi Gong Protection for therapists, Thai and
or email deepahealth@yahoo.com
Shiatsu Massage. The course culminates in a charity
for more information or
benefit massage-a-thon! The course fee of $1400
includes linens, lubricants and text books. Instructors
to register for a class.
include a Chiropractor, a Registered Nurse and an
Experienced Massage Therapist.
