Saturday, July 26, 2008

DOWNWARD FACING DOG



Yikes!!! What a way to wake up. Cherri has an amazing ability and commitment to begin each day with YOGA. Until I moved in with Cherri the closest I came to Yoga was the kind you eat. Usually vanilla, low fat.

However, I am amazed about all those things they say Yoga does ... it is true. Cherri is amazing how she very gently guides these old bones and decrepit muscles in gentle stretches and weird poses. Imagine this 73 year old body in the upside down dog pose with buttocks sticking up in the air as I see the wrinkles and lumps in my knees. YIKES.

I hate to admit it but I sometimes pray she will forget. Surprisingly, I have become aware of how much stress I carry in my body and the amazing monkey chatter in my brain. Yoga has helped to quiet and soothe. I am more focused, sometimes even more productive and am becoming more aware of my body.


I do like the music she plays and the NAMASTE greeting at the end so it is not all torturous. In fact, if truth be known, I have intentions of learning the routine and doing it on my own. And, I really look forward to having Cherri lead a weekly group yoga class in the Center so my butt is not the only one sticking up.
just remember ...

YOU CAN TEACH OLD DOG NEW TRICKS.

Judith







Wednesday, July 23, 2008

ANOTHER DREAM REALIZED



MEET JUDITH PAULY PROGAM DIRECTOR FOR THE SERENITY FOREST CENTER.


Another red headed grandmother from

who knows where. Judith is described as

wacky by her family, fun by friends,

and even a few call her brilliant with her cutting edge work on shame and the soul. She describes herself as "OLDER THAN DIRT" and proud of it.

Interested in understanding how people work from a very early age, Judith remembers listening to a psychology program on the radio at age 11 when she was home from boarding school visiting her mother in Detroit. Circumstances in her life led to an eclectic growing up experience.

She graduated from Ecole Vincent D'indy in Montreal with a masters in music and credits this education for allowing the creative juices to flow and brought structure to her otherwise crazy life.

Judith's role in the Center will be to create, present, market and schedule events including her own specialties. Most important to her is that there is fun and connection for all those who attend.

To learn more about Judith and to see a real picture of her go to http://www.paulysoulstuff.com/



Tuesday, July 22, 2008

REALIZING A DREAM



Meet Cherri McGrew founder of the SERENITY FOREST CENTER.








A dynamic red headed grandmother from Kansas, with the vision and tenacity to follow a dream.
For many years Cherri has had a very successful corporate business career, presently acting CEO for THE CLINICAL RESEARCH FORUM in Washington DC, and while on the corporate track discovered her passion for Personal Coaching and communication
The vision to make the world a better place by creating a space for personal growth and healing has been Cherri's dream for more than 20 years. She has had extensive training as a life coach and provided empowerment coaching to individuals, couples, groups and corporations over the past 10 years. She is soon to complete her CPCC in the International Coaching Federation.
With all the credentials Cherri holds the one she values most is her passion for healing and making the world a better place with joy. Thus the mission statement for the Center
WE BRING HEART, SOUL, LOVE AND LAUGHTER INTO THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGH TEACHING, COACHING AND ATTENDING.
Cherri is a graduate of the Woman Within Training January 1997, Port Deposit MD and has pursued the facilitation track where she has had an opportunity to exercise her insight and skills. She has guided over 25 empowerment circles in the WW organization with much love and skill.
Among the many offerings Cherri brings to the Center you will find groups and workshops on communication, Personal Life coaching, a workshop on mother-daughter relationships as well as self care opportunities i.e yoga, breathing techniques and meditation. Also in the area of self care there will be offerings of Reike, massage therapy, reflexology and many more pamperings.
A well kept secret is that Cherri has always wanted to appear on the TV show "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" This comes from a 12 year stint of being in a dance troupe with her beautiful daughter Kimberly. Truth be know ... she wanted to be a Rocket and was too tall.
Come to the Open House on August 3rd and see what Cherri really looks like in her glory as she realizes her dream.
TOMORROW IS JUDITH'S TURN




Saturday, July 19, 2008

THE BACK YARD CALLS


SERENITY
FOREST
CENTER
the back yard
WANT TO RELAX?
MEDITATE?
DO YOGA?
ATTEND A WORKSHOP?
HAVE A SOUL
CONNECTION?
FIND MOTHER PEACE?
CELEBRATE BEING A CRONE?
PLAY GAMES?
WATCH AN INSPIRING MOVIE?
Come learn more about SERENITY FOREST CENTER where all this and more will happen.
OPEN HOUSE August 3rd, 2008. 1-5 PM
6417 Forest Rd. Cheverly MD. 20785

SERENITY FOREST CENTER

Cherri McGrew and Judith Pauly
are very excited to welcome you to
SERENITY FOREST CENTER

It has been a dream of ours for many years and now it is a reality.




Our mission is to
BRING HEART, SOUL, LOVE AND LAUGHTER INTO THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGH TEACHING, COACHING AND ATTENDING.

We will do this by offering workshops, classes, meditation, yoga, events, games, fun, celebration, and anything you may desire.

We provide space for functions, retreats, activities in the 4 level, 6 bedroom home of SERENITY FOREST CENTER.


We celebrate our OPEN HOUSE August 3, 2008 from 1-5pm. Enjoy music and refreshments as well as door prize and other stuff.


We are conveniently located at 6417 Forest Rd. Cheverly, MD.


For more information contact Judith Pauly at jkpsoul@aol.com