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Minneapolis Marriott Southwest: 5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, MN
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Dr. John Gray's breakthrough book Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus changed the way we think about relationships. After 16 books and over 50 million copies sold, Gray ranks among the best-selling authors of all time.

Learn how the choices we make every day impact not only how we feel but also the health of our relationships, as Dr. Gray discusses his latest work Venus On Fire, Mars On Ice. Gray will reveal the connection between stress, blood sugar, body fat and behavior to help you create lifelong passion and health.

With humor and compassion, Dr. Gray will share easy steps to improve communication and romance. He'll provide information about nutrition and lifestyle choices that are easy to incorporate, and guaranteed to nourish a vibrant life. Finally, practical information you can use.

Unlimited Breath: can calm, relax, and de-stress, heal yourself of past traumas and emotions stored in your subconscious mind, and change the way you live your life forever. Various traumas, habits, suggestions and your limitations alter the way you breathe naturally. The increased oxygen releases blockages in the subconscious bringing it to consciousness. Breath is the bridge to the subconscious; therefore it is one of the greatest healers. Conscious Creation is choosing to manifest what you want by using your thoughts to create. Permanent change comes from awareness and consciously choosing to change the thoughts (programs) that don’t work for you.

Ayu is life and Veda means knowledge. Knowledge of Life is Ayurveda. Ayurveda has three main focuses: healing, prevention and health care. Ayurveda categorizes food in to three categories: Satvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. These types of foods have different effects on the body and the mind. This two-hour, thirty minutes class teaches you the basics of Ayurveda and how to apply them to cooking. In this class, you will learn to use vegetables, fruits, spices and herbs for healthy digestion and elimination of toxins. In a short span of time you will see the relationship between the food we consume and the effects on our state of mind. Be a part of this enlightening workshop and surely you will have some food for thought!

Learn to bake bread from scratch with confidence. Learn the three essential skills for successful bread baking and how to avoid bread baking failures. Learn how to choose recipes, shape loaves, and enjoy fresh baked bread out of your own oven.

The statement, “You are what you eat” can be taken in more than one way when substituting the word “ingest” in place of the word “eat” which then allows for the inclusion of emotions, environmental factors, how we interact with others, and even what we think. If you ever feel overwhelmed when considering the latest environmental disasters or when you think of how many people you know with cancer and other chronic diseases, then this is the class for you. You will be presented with 50 considerations for optimizing your health, and a new and nurturing process called “Café 360”. Expect to be supported, stimulated, and to interact on deep and authentic levels. Identify and express your own personal concerns and your next steps for taking action. Find out who is in your community with similar or the same ideas.

Balance your health by following a diet, nutrition and living style compatible with your body type. See how knowing your physical constitution will help you solve disease state and find the wisdom of good health.

Unlimited Breath: can calm, relax, and de-stress, heal yourself of past traumas and emotions stored in your subconscious mind, and change the way you live your life forever. Various traumas, habits, suggestions and your limitations alter the way you breathe naturally. The increased oxygen releases blockages in the subconscious bringing it to consciousness. Breath is the bridge to the subconscious; therefore it is one of the greatest healers. Conscious Creation is choosing to manifest what you want by using your thoughts to create. Permanent change comes from awareness and consciously choosing to change the thoughts (programs) that don’t work for you.

KitchenWerks presents “Tamales” a traditional Latin American meal since the Aztec and Mayan times and often referred to as a Mexican comfort food. Learn the art and secrets of tamale making, from working with the masa to understanding the variety of fillings. Make a few tamales in this hands-on cooking class and enjoy eating your creations while sipping an Agua Fresca Hibiscus (a non-alcoholic authentic beverage). The bonus? You will even take a tamale home to enjoy later!

Free Informed Consumer Series

- What are enzymes?
- Why are enzymes essential to your well-being?
- What role do enzymes play in your body and digestion?
- How do enzymes support your immune system and calm inflammation naturally?

This talk is not just for those with digestive issues. It is for ANYONE who wants to learn about one of the most exciting areas of development in the natural health field. We all want to get the most energy out of every day and stay free of health disorders. Optimizing your digestion and your body’s inflammatory response will enhance your health each and every day! Please join us in learning more about the exciting world of enzymes! Julia Craven, Enzymedica National Educator, is an experienced educator who has lectured across the nation to help people understand the power of healthy digestion and how enzymes affect every aspect of our well being.

This year, people around the world will be celebrating the 200th Oktoberfest, a celebration of German food and beer. While this food has a reputation of being heavy, it can still be healthy. Join Stacy Klone from Kitchen Werks as she presents “Oktoberfest Lite!” Learn to prepare some of Germany’s traditional meals in a new, lite way in this hands-on cooking course. You’ll learn some new menu ideas just in time for you to host your own Oktoberfest!

Have you ever wondered how to use essential oils in your every day life? This class is for the beginner who wants to learn about the most commonly used oils. We will cover how to use essential oils for basic health care to home care. -promoting healing -relieve pain and anxiety -first aid -preventing infection -relaxation -coping with the cold and flu season -disinfecting and cleaning -basic skin care -the love of aromatherapy

Fermented foods have been used for thousands of years to bring good health to those that use them. If you have tasted the kombucha varieties from the co-op, perhaps you already know how beneficial this divine tea can be. This class offers tastes of many different variations of kombucha and instruction on how to make it. Class fee includes your own starter culture and a divine flip-top cobalt blue bottle for your own home brew.

As the leaves change from green to vibrant reds, orange and gold, and the temperatures become colder, we move into fall. Our bodies are also changing to adjust to these temperatures. You will learn what is occurring during this time and how to adjust your eating to harmonize your body with the Fall Season. Delicious healthy warming foods without gluten, dairy and sugar will be prepared. You will learn how to cook broccoli spinach spread, spicy squash lentil soup, herbed corn quinoa muffins, and apple crisp.

This class focuses on foods that are free of contaminants and common allergens. Anna will help you explore a way of eating that offers balance between raw and cooked using the principles of ayurvedic nutrition to create delicious foods that are simple to prepare. Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian. Come hungry; you will be fed the equivalent of a whole meal.

Price includes parent + 1 child. Each additional child is $5

Hey kids, have you ever thought about where your food actually comes from? If you answered, “from the grocery store, of course” this is just the class for you! In this fun filled class, we, along with a parent helper, will set out on an adventure around Lakewinds and discover a number of local products, along with learning about the farmers that produced them. Let’s not forget the best part, the opportunity to taste our found treasures! Parents, this class is designed to gets kids involved and excited about healthy food choices for the family as well as introducing new favorites. As a parent, I know how difficult it can be to get your children to eat healthy - giving them the opportunity to help in the kitchen and contribute to good food choices, is a great way to combat this struggle.

Research links stress, weight problems, allergies, Candida, cancer and numerous other immunity deficiency and illnesses to unbalanced eating patterns. In this class Gabriele offers conscious cooking with energy balanced dishes made from whole grains, beans and vegetables. Whether a preventive or curative approach to health care is taken, Gabriele’s approach to natural foods cooking provides an excellent framework for one’s personal health and the health of our loved ones. Vegan, Macrobiotic and Gluten Free.

Beautiful, ageless skin is an outward reflection of your internal good health, and the tradition of using Chinese medicine to enhance beauty is hundreds of years old. It is said that the emperor called upon his court doctors to maintain the beauty of the royal concubines using acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Come find out how you can have healthy glowing skin, no matter your age, using the principles and techniques of Chinese medicine. Acupuncturist and herbalist Lynn Jaffee will share the secrets to beautiful skin while discussing everything from topical skin care to lifestyle, diet, Chinese food therapy, and why beautiful skin goes beyond just eating the right foods. Facial acupuncture is a valuable technique also used in Chinese medicine to maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin. Lynn will talk about and demonstrate cosmetic acupuncture.

In this class we will focus on making 3 essential slimming and beauty treatments that you can make easily at home.

*Body Polish is essential for achieving soft, beautiful, and young looking skin - not just on the face, but the whole body. We use Dead Sea salts and infused oils for our base and add essential oils for fine-tuning desired effects. Dead Sea salts are used to detoxify the body by “pulling out” toxins from our largest eliminating organ, the skin.
*Herbal baths are not only relaxing but can be a very therapeutic way to assist in detoxification, weight-loss and radiant beauty.
*Sneaking herbs into yummy Herbal nut balls – we will make nut butter herbal balls – an incredible way to build energy, muscle, loose weight and tone the adrenal glands!

Have your first cup of coffee at home; we'll pour your second cup in this Saturday morning class that promises to wake up any dormant plans for autumn cooking. Following a short and motivational tour of the produce department and its glorious display of squash, root vegetables, apples and more, we'll share recipes and ample tastings for a creamy root vegetable and mushroom soup, a salad that includes caramelized butternut squash, sweet potato apple nut muffins, and an autumn vegetable and potato hash that will knock your slippers off. Reacquaint or introduce yourself for the first time to some of the most colorful, nutritious and delicious players in our local fall harvest.

Discover delicious gluten free whole grains to add to your everyday meals. Whole grains do more than satisfy the taste buds. They have wonderful flavors and textures, adding nutritional benefits to your meals to keep you in optimum health. Learn how to cook and add gluten free whole grains to your gluten and dairy free diet in this delicious class. A full week’s dinner menu with step-by-step preparation tips and complete grocery list will be provided to each participant. Class will be demonstration style with samples.

Unlimited Breath: can calm, relax, and de-stress, heal yourself of past traumas and emotions stored in your subconscious mind, and change the way you live your life forever. Various traumas, habits, suggestions and your limitations alter the way you breathe naturally. The increased oxygen releases blockages in the subconscious bringing it to consciousness. Breath is the bridge to the subconscious; therefore it is one of the greatest healers. Conscious Creation is choosing to manifest what you want by using your thoughts to create. Permanent change comes from awareness and consciously choosing to change the thoughts (programs) that don’t work for you.

Learn to bake multigrain breads with interesting flavors and shapes. Learn three different methods for combining different grains into the same loaf. Learn about enhancing the flavor of breads with starters and added ingredients.

Unlimited Breath: can calm, relax, and de-stress, heal yourself of past traumas and emotions stored in your subconscious mind, and change the way you live your life forever. Various traumas, habits, suggestions and your limitations alter the way you breathe naturally. The increased oxygen releases blockages in the subconscious bringing it to consciousness. Breath is the bridge to the subconscious; therefore it is one of the greatest healers. Conscious Creation is choosing to manifest what you want by using your thoughts to create. Permanent change comes from awareness and consciously choosing to change the thoughts (programs) that don’t work for you.

Improve concentration and memory. Prevent anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. See how knowing your mental constitution can help you find peace and happiness in your everyday life.

Are you diabetic, pre-diabetic, or concerned about your blood sugar? If so, you know high glucose levels can damage your health. If you haven’t been successful in managing your blood sugar, are you ready for a new approach? Learn nutritional strategies that are based on cutting-edge research and clinically proven. You will be surprised how well you can eat. Leave this class knowing how to take control of your blood sugar.

Knowing your body type does not complete the goal of finding good health until we practically apply the knowledge to eat according to our body type. This practical cooking class will help everyone to easily maintain good health.

Learning to bake gluten and dairy free? This is a great place to start! Muffins and quick breads are easy to make and bake up quickly. These simple recipes are delicious for breakfast, brunch, snacks or anytime. Learn a variety of different gluten and dairy free muffins and quick breads with many flavor variations and finishes so you can make your own combinations at home. Class will be demonstration style with samples. Recipes and samples provided.

Minnesotans love pumpkin pie! Discover how easy it is to make your own pumpkin pie and MORE! Susan will demonstrate how to make a delicious pumpkin pie using canned organic pumpkin; then she will show you how easy it is to make a pie using a REAL pie pumpkin from Lakewinds produce department. Taste and compare the flavor! She will also show you how to make a rolled pumpkin cake with fluffy cream cheese frosting, a pumpkin Bundt cake filled with nuts and colorful cranberries and delightful pumpkin muffins decorated with raw pumpkin seeds. Join us for a fun afternoon learning how to incorporate pumpkins pumpkins into your fall holiday baking. Recipes will be provided.

Living and eating in harmony with nature is an important part of everyone’s daily health care. As each season approaches, we need to know which changes to make in our natural food selections and lifestyle choices in order to best adapt to the season. In this class you will learn the foods and cooking methods that are best used for the winter season and that support the kidney and bladder energy. Vegan, Macrobiotic and Gluten Free.

What you will learn... 1.) What do bones do? 2.) Why is osteoporosis so prevalent and what are the causes? 3.) What are the effects? 4.) Osteoporosis is not just about women, over 300,000 men a year suffer from osteoporosis...what should they do? 5.) What is the truth about "bone building" drugs? 6.) How can bone loss be prevented and rebuilt naturally?

($5 supply fee payable to instructor at class)

Join us for a night of fun and interactive learning as we make our own body polishes, massage oils, pedicure-foot scrubs and perfumes. We will be using therapeutic Essential Oil blends with nourishing/healthy fixed oils.(Sesame, almond, apricot and grape seed oils)

A great introduction to gift-giving or budget-friendly alternatives for your home health and beauty care. The perfumes we make during the class will be yours to take home!!!

Wonderful soups and casseroles to ease into comfort food season with a delicious, healthy twist. We'll make Fall Vegetable Pistou, Southwestern "Three Sisters" Stew, Veggie Pot Pie, Moroccan Tagine, and Kale Gratin. Come hungry and enjoy a meal while you learn from one of Lakewind’s favorite cooking instructors!

Have you heard of the “3 sisters”? They are Pumpkin, Beans, and Corn. The 3 sisters were traditionally grown together by the Native Americans. In this cooking class Gabriele will prepare the “3 sisters “in a healthful way to replace the turkey on your Thanksgiving menu. This fun holiday cooking event is a must for the environmentally aware food conscious person. Learn how to include this vegan, macrobiotic and gluten free fare in your holiday celebrations.

Ayu is life and Veda means knowledge. Knowledge of Life is Ayurveda. Ayurveda has three main focuses: healing, prevention and health care. Ayurveda categorizes food in to three categories: Satvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. These types of foods have different effects on the body and the mind. This two-hour class teaches you the basics of Ayurveda and how to apply them to cooking. In this class, you will learn to use vegetables, fruits, spices and herbs for healthy digestion and elimination of toxins. In a short span of two hours you will see the relationship between the food we consume and the effects on our state of mind. Be a part of this enlightening workshop and surely you will have some food for thought! Recipes covered in this class are different than the ones covered in September.

This class is for anyone who is interested in simple kitchen cabinet remedies for your families’ health. We will start by making a Fresh Ginger root tonic tea; learn how this culinary herb can promote circulation, rosy skin, detoxification, digestion, sweat out a fever, warm the body from the inside and taste amazing with some mineral rich brown sugar! Have you ever used Cinnamon bark or tea tree oil in honey to numb a sore throat? During this class, we will explore different herbal teas, tinctures, herbal baths, saunas, essential oils and dry brushing to promote health and well being for you and your family during the cold and flu season.

This class is offered for people interested in treating the body inside and out. A holistic skin care class focusing on beauty, anti–aging and feeling top form through the use of tonic herbs such as turmeric, nettle, burdock and dandelion root. We will begin this class by making and drinking a strong detoxification tea that works directly with cleansing the blood and the skin. We will talk about the long-term and short-term impacts of regular detoxification, diet and exercise, and the benefits of essential oils. Join us for beauty secrets and demonstrations for making your own detoxification and relaxation teas, dry brushing, herbal seaweed baths, goji berries and facial steams.

The holidays are a time of celebration, often with a cookie in hand. This class will focus on helping you create a variety of holiday goodies that are all gluten and dairy free. Several techniques will be demonstrated to help save you time in the kitchen. Class will be demonstration style. Recipes and samples will be provided.

Feelings of fatigue or bloating after meals are signs that your digestive track needs help to assimilate your food. Gabriele teaches you her well-tested macrobiotic home-remedies that will get you back on track quickly. She will also demonstrate how to prepare the Ume-Sho-Kudzu drink, that will give you relieve from rich foods and too much alcoholic beverage. Vegan, Macrobiotic, Gluten Free.

If you are looking for delicious healthy desserts for your family, it doesn't get better than this. Raw, vegan and gluten free, Susan Powers, raw food chef and author, knows desserts. Come learn the basics of crusts, fillings, tips and tricks to make amazing, nutrient dense treats for your family. Check out www.rawmazing.com

Quick, healthy and fat conscious holiday appetizers are a must for your holiday parties and gatherings. These easy to prepare treats call for lots of fresh foods, slightly steamed with a holiday twist. The appetizers presented in this class a can assist you in keeping you figure and increase your energy. Vegan, Macrobiotic, Gluten Free.