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SBA Launches New Online Training Course: Winning Federal Contracts – A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs

WASHINGTON ─ Women who own small businesses will be able to use a new online U.S. Small Business Administration training course to learn how to identify and take advantage of federal contracting opportunities.  The new training course, Winning Federal Contracts: A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs, is part of an ongoing government-wide initiative to promote opportunities for women-owned businesses in the area of government contracting. 
This free online tutorial is a practical and easy to use guide that walks a woman-owned small business through the contracting process.  SBA is committed to ensuring that women-owned businesses receive at least 5 percent of federal contracts and believes better training opportunities are central to meeting this government-wide goal. 
“Federal contracts can provide unique opportunities for women entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow their businesses and create jobs, particularly during these tough economic times,” Administrator Karen Mills said.  “It’s also a win for federal agencies, by contracting with women-owned small businesses; they are working with some of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the country.”
The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership oversees a national network of more than 100 Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) that provide education and training to help women start and grow small businesses.  In addition, the SBA has 68 district offices and other resource partners throughout the country available to train and counsel women-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking government contracts.
“This online training course makes critical information and training available to an even wider array of women entrepreneurs and small business owners,” said Ana Harvey, assistant administrator for SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership.  “SBA wants to help ensure they have the tools and resources they need to compete for and win federal contracts.”
The Winning Federal Contracts course is designed to help women entrepreneurs learn about the federal procurement process and to prepare them to compete for contracting opportunities.  The self-paced guide uses audio and script to provide information about contract rules, how to sell to the government and where to find contracts.
The Winning Federal Contracts course is available on SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov or directly at www.sba.gov/fedcontractingtraining.  It is indexed by subject matter, and includes direct links to additional contracting resources.

Never Too Late to Heal

Last year when I went to renew my drivers license I was totally bummed that I could not pass the vision test. Try as I may I could not make out those letters. This event seemed to start me on a downward spiral of the aging process; or, at least, my thoughts on that process. I was convincing myself that I might as well just hang it all up and go into retirement. Well, that option was not very attractive to me, but what was I to do when this body would not do what I wanted it to do? I was diagnosed with dystrophy of the cornea many years ago and it just got progressively worse. I had cataract surgery several years ago and that did not do that much for my vision.

As synchronicity would have it, someone came into my life only long enough to tell me about her doctor and teacher at the Eye Associates of NM. and then she was gone, off to do other things. I did get in to see the doctor who founded the clinic and he immediately referred me to the corneal specialist who looked at my eyes and said you will have to have surgery sometime and you might as well do it now. Well, he is one of the few doctors who are doing this new corneal surgery and I found him right here in Albuquerque. I had the first implant in April, which did not take but the one in May did take. The vision improvement was slow and I was still wondering if I would ever be whole again. Slowly I began to regain my vision and I began to become more hopeful for an active life again.

I guess on some level I set an intention to continue to heal for the next thing I knew I was going to a sweat lodge with my friend Lydia and she mentioned that her new TurboSonic machine was in and wouldn't I like to come try it out.  Well, sure, I am always open to experience the newest and the latest. When I went in to use the TurboSonic, Lydia asked if I had any condition that might qualify this treatment for Medicare to pay for some sessions. Well yes, I had this white water river accident 22 yrs ago that left me with a right arm and shoulder that had restricted movement. Following an evaluation we began PT treatment 2 -3 times a week. We were both amazed that this body wanted to heal after all these years.

So these two events proved to me that it is NEVER too late to heal; it is a life long process.  And to think that I was beginning to believe that it was over and time to throw in the towel! Well I did not, and I am back in the game of life to it's fullest.

Then in January I get this invitation from Dr. Barbara Dossey to be a part of a Holistic Nursing Delegation to China. I read it and put it aside until Kate came in and I showed it to her. Her remark was "and you are going of course" ? No, I can't go and spend all that money, that's my kids inheritance. Actually, in retrospect, it was more about me still feeling too old to go to China. I am so grateful that Kate responded with "and how many more times do you think that you will be invited to go to China this lifetime?" That was my wake up call, the light bulb went on and I saw things differently. I no longer saw myself too old or too unworthy to take this wonderful opportunity.

So off to China I go with 18 other holistic nurses and what an experience that was for me. The time was just right for I returned with an inner calmness and self confidence.

Barbara Mader

9/25/09

 

Image courtesy X-ray: NASA/CXC/JHU/K.Kuntz et al.; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI/JHU/K. Kuntz et al; IR: NASA/JPL-Caltech/STScI/K. Gordon

 

What Barbara is Up To

… these days;  rumors of her retiring can now quietly go away; Barbara is up and about as ever!

Barbara Mader, RN, CHTP, Reiki Master, has been a registered nurse for 56 years, has been active in energy medicine for 23 years. She is the owner/operator of High Mesa Healing Center in Alto, New Mexico, where she specializes in Healing Touch and a wide variety of energy work. Barbara has recently returned from China where she was a member of the Nursing Delegation of the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health, working in conjunction with People to People Citizen Ambassador Program, to continue the tradition of professional diplomacy that began in 1956.

She also lectures, writes, and conducts workshops in a range of applications which include Capacitar, Intro to Healing Touch, Labyrinth, Integrated Health Care, Spirituality in Healthcare, and others subjects.

 

Deepak Chopra in Taos, NM

Synchro Destiny, a workshop by Deepak Chopra and David Simon is coming to the West this Spring, and opportunely to Taos, New Mexico.

Check the poster below for all needed info; also click Details . Then mark your calendar!

 

 

New Health Benefit Evidence: Practice T'ai Chi!

Jim Blackburn, C.R., T'ai Chi Chuan Instructor at HMHC and Co-Owner of Village Wellness, writes to his students:

"The West is recognizing the health benefits and possible medical cost savings of Tai Chi / Qigong with greater frequency. Isn't it a good feeling knowing you are out in front of this curve... not only in thought, but in practice."

Something revolutionary happened. Harvard Medical School's official publication gave Tai Chi it's most powerful affirmation as part of modern healthcare. Harvard wrote:
" Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called "medication in motion."

Harvard goes on to write,
"There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice ... has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape or the best of health."

-- Harvard Medical School's Harvard Health Publication,
May, 2009

Jim

Tony, a T'ai Chi Student, sent Better Balance With T'ai Chi, an article which describes how practicing T'ai Chi relieves many ailments such as stroke, fibromyalgia, pain management, blood pressure, etc.

Click the following links, to find out about T'ai Chi Chuan Classes, Qigong Workshops, and other Wellness classes at HMHC.

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Long time T'ai Chi Instructors and Students are happy to hear how T'ai Chi is now integrated in Western medicine. Not only that, though. A regular practice keeps not only the body fit, not only helps to prevent illnesses, but invites the mind and the soul to join the body to reach a highest level of energy and consciousness.

Posted by NWH

T'ai Chi at HMHC: Summer Session Begins

Summer has begun. This Saturday, June 27th, marks the beginning of Summer T'ai Chi at HMHC.

Jim Blackburn , C.R. of Village Wellness has been teaching T'ai Chi Chuan at HMHC for several years. Each session brings more students, calling for a multi-level instruction.

Call Jim at 258-2250 or email for more information.

The Tai Chi Chuan with Jim Blackburn Summer Session at HMHC:

Begins Saturday, June 27th

Runs 10 weeks for $150.00

Wednesday evenings - 5:30-6:30 pm

Saturday mornings - 8:30-9:30 am

 

 

To complement your T'ai Chi studies with Jim, you might be interest in the

 2009 Qigong Workshops at HMHC. Click the link to get more info and dates.

 

 Also click Tai Chi Practice: a Path to Health to link to studies on T'ai Chi health benefits .

Posted by NWH

 

 

New! 2009 Qigong Workshops at HMHC

Jim Blackburn, C.R. of Village Wellness is presenting several Qigong Workshops at HMHC this Summer.

Jim is and has been teaching T'ai Chi and other practices at HMHC for several years now. We love him!

Here is the schedule for the workshops:

Qigong Flow for Beginners, Saturday, June 20th, 1:30pm-4:30pm

" This workshop will explore methods of improving your health & quality of life; including toning internal organs, soothing your nervous system and reducing stress."

Healing Qigong for Low Back Pain,Saturday, July 18th, 1:30pm-4:30pm

"This experiential seminar will introcude mind imagery to support the body, mind and spirit."

Qigong for Upper Back and Neck, Saturday, August 22nd from 1:30pm-4:30pm

"Learning to let go of outside stress and living with daily balance."

Qigong, Awakening the Healer Within,Saturday, September 26th, 1:30pm-4:30pm

"A workshop designed to bring mindfulness to our innate ability to heal ourselves"

Contact Village Wellness at 575-258-2258 for details and to register.

 

 

Posted by NWH

Manoyoga Workshop

Yoga Studio

Brings India to Ruidoso

Meditation Master Subbuji

Manoyoga Workshop

June 12 6-9 PM

June 13 11-2 PM

Yoga Studio 2810 Sudderth

Call for reservations

$50 in advance $60 @ door

 

www.youtube.com/subbuji

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Contact information:

Anne Lucero

575-937-3609

www.AnneLucero.com

Email:

AnneLucero@ymail.com

Website:

www.subbuji.com

972-782-9731

Email:

subbuji@gmail.com

What is Manoyoga?

Manoyoga is a technique that combines breath, sound, meditation, and deep relaxation.

Who can do Manoyoga?

Anyone can practice Manoyoga.  You do not need physical conditioning.  Manoyoga does not interfere with personal beliefs.

Why should I do Manoyoga?

Manoyoga restores the body and focuses the mind. It is a way to handle stress. It has documented health benefits, including cardiac disease, cancer, memory retention, and diabetes. 

Subbuji teaches Manoyoga because it healed him after he nearly died of stress and cardiac problems.  It can help you, too.

Wilderness Awareness Workshop: a Healing Tool

Wilderness workshops have sprouted for some time now and often are related to teen reformation camps. Wilderness workshops however benefit a much larger array of life events: big physical traumas like car, work accidents or assaults, or psychological traumas like verbal, sexual, substance abuse. There are traumas often not medically classified as “trauma” but rather categorized as “part of life.“ Nonetheless, these indistinguishable events such as loss of loved ones, homes, jobs and so forth, impact life just as deeply.

A Wilderness workshop is as healing tool. When deepening the connection with the environment, one deepens the connection with oneself, with the healer inside.

High Mesa Healing Center

proudly is presenting a Wilderness Awareness workshop to the community, to bring the opportunity to learn skills which deepen the connection with Nature and will become tools to waken and assert the Healer inside.

Robert Bawol

Founder of Primal Qi Synergy  and workshop Instructor, teaches Ancient Skills which

“ greatly empower energetic perception, safety, acute observation, Oneness, and smooth movement in any environment, whether wilderness or city jungle. Escalating international tension and domestic security concerns make these skills increasingly important for daily life, especially for travelers.”

Barbara Mader

RN, CHTP and Founder of High Mesa Healing Center writes:

 “I recommend this workshop for many reasons. It is so in alignment with the mission of HMHC that I encourage others to participate. Not only will we benefit individually from the experience, it will also be of great value to our planet and the universe at large when we do our work that connects us to our environment. I feel that it will allow us to tap into our own inner wisdom and knowing through the inspiration of Nature. It sounds like mining for gold as we go within to find our own answers. And what better place to do it than in this sacred mountain paradise. “

 

The workshop is this coming Saturday, May 23, from 9am to 6:00pm, at HMHC Outdoors.

To reserve your space, call 575-336-7777 or email HMHC.

Cost of workshop is $110; spaces are limited to 12; some spaces still available!

Posted by Nature’s Well to Healing

Carpe Diem! A Wilderness Awareness Workshop at HMHC

                                        

HMHCis most proud and excited to host a remarkable workshop on May 23, 2009, 9:00am till 6:00pm:

                                     Wilderness Awareness Workshop

"This cutting-edge awareness training designed for challenging times, writes Robert Bawol, M.A. and Instructor, has been built upon decades of real-world experience and continual refinement out in the field in deep wilderness and intense international arenas. Even highly experienced outdoors people and martial artists have been quite impressed at how much they have learned in as little as one day of awareness training. "

Robert Bawol, MA, Monterey Institute of International Studies; MMQ, International Institute of Medical Qigong, is the owner of Primal Qi Synergy.™ He explores diverse natural, cultural and energetic realms, including in Alaska, Uzbekistan, Mexico and Russia. Robert synergistically practices and teaches awareness, wilderness, herbal and qigong/energetic skills based on harmony and Fusion with the Universe.

The Awareness Workshop covers some of the following topics:

• Ancient Navigation Methods including Energetics

          • Danger Areas and Safety

• Energetic Sensitivity from Qi Gong and Systema

          • Basic Tracking Concepts

• Pulsation/Vibration Analysis

           • Vision Empowerment

• Environmental Yin, Yang and Qi Flow

           • Stealth

• Purification and Empowerment of Intuition

           • Birds as Awareness Aids

• Extensive Blindfolded Exercises

           • Animal and Human Movement Patterns

• Knowledge from a Distance

           • Instant Meditation and Brain Pattern Quick Shifts

• Critical Distance

“All over the world, adds Robert, Ancient Masters of these very powerful skills retained or recaptured the child-like aspects of joyful enthusiasm, energetic sensitivity, deep curiosity and intuition, the ability to silently observe and listen without premature analysis, a capacity to flex and flow with the vagaries of life, and an open mindedness instead of forcing rigid reality views upon situations. Thus the name Laughing Waters: A mindset of flowing like water with Nature, experiencing increased awareness and great joy while pushing your limits in exploration of this awesome Universe.

Awareness Workshops teach life-altering, highly practical ancient skills. These skills greatly empower energetic perception, safety, acute observation, Oneness, and smooth movement in any environment, whether wilderness or city jungle. Awareness training can also boost artistic creativity, and the ability to more fully live in the Now and make the most of it. In summary, Awareness training will have a positive impact on just about every aspect of your life!”

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This workshop is exceptional for its expertise, its content and presentation. This workshop is one of those that come around every so often, and when it is coming around to the area, carpe diem! or seize the day, the opportunity. A tool for our shifting times!

Visit PrimalQiSynergy to find more info, testimonials and FAQ,

                                                     AND   

                      Call 575-336-7777 or email to reserve your space! Now!

                     The number of participants is limited to 12. Cost is $110.

Posted by NWH