Celebrate Life's Gathering of Resources, An interactive introduction to serving a world in transition. Ojai - Jan 25   &  Santa Barbara - Feb 15 Come join us for another journey in new and inspiring ways to simplify, harmonize, invigorate, fulfill and transform the potential in yourself, your community, group or work team. We are Celebrating the SHIFT…by Breathing in, Building teams, Speaking truth, Listening to Nature, Lifting limiting thoughts, Changing patterns, Opening hearts, and Going beyond who we think we are and what we think we can accomplish … Yes we can! You are invited to Celebrate Life with us in the stunning, natural beauty of Santa Barbara and Ojai.   From 10am to 5pm includes lunch and 4 engaging areas of exploration:   challenge, inquiry, intention, and action.   Cost for the day ………….. $75 To pay in advance and reserve your space, click on www.paypal.com Address payment of $75 to 'tocelebratelife@yahoo.com'

You may also send a check to 'Celebrate Life'   for $75 per person to: 226 W. Ojai Ave. Suite #101-242 Ojai CA 93023   Call Patrik   805-798-3427  or Oceanna   805-331-1331

Zen On The Water, Meditation In Motion Kayak lessons on the path to personal empowerment Your kayaking journey starts inward with an in-breath, setting intention and ceremony. Together we will tap into our own personal power (mana) and explore the rhythm of the sea using the kayak to help recognize patterns and find the flow in our own lives. We will learn how to maximize our results and minimize our efforts on and off the water. Our private or semi private classes are custom designed to focus on the specific paddling skills you wish to learn and setting attention on the intention you want to manifest. Through personal coaching techniques and the use of metaphors of our paddling experience, we will challenge automatic thoughts and discover together new ways to create a flow that works for you. Come join us as we share our passion with the sea and all the gifts meditation in motion has to offer. Learn the technical skills to advance your paddling ability whether a beginner paddler or advanced, from the calm pristine back bays and marinas to the exploding surf zone and beyond. Our time together will be a blend of inward and outward journeys, as we will explore what is possible while learning the paddling and personal skills needed to achieve our goals. We invite you to share in the fun and learn how to paddle safely and with confidence the waterways of life, paddling down stream in your own boat, merrily for life can surely be a dream. Yours FEES: $175 per person for a private or semi private 2 hour session $300 per person for a private or semi private 4 hour session $80 per person for groups of 5 or more LOCATIONS: Coastal waterways and Marinas between Long Beach and North Santa Barbara County All paddling gear and equipment will be provided. We have a variety of boats from closed cockpit touring boats to sit on top surf-boats. Upon reservation for your private or group’s lesson, we will send you an information packet including a liability form, directions and a list of what to bring. Patrick Talbot, MS. Founder of Celebrate Life. As a family counselor, kayak instructor, and wilderness guide, since 1989, Patrick brings in his love and enthusiasm to enliven participants and lift them to new levels of success. He is a pioneer in creating transformational opportunities for growth, as he introduces Nature as “the Teacher” and Soulful journeys as “the Lesson”. A master of integrating experiential activities with counseling, Patrick will enhance individuals’ physical and emotional potential. His company has provided the kayak lessons for the five Southern California regional REI Sporting Goods Store as well as hundreds of private lessons and group sessions. For more information and to reserve your time on the water, please contact Patrick at 805 798-3427 GROUP LESSON SAMPLES (Minimum of five and a maximum of fourteen participants per class) INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING Learn the basics of ocean kayaking and a greater appreciation of the ocean environment with our four-hour introduction to sea kayaking course. This class will open the door to a whole new world of wonderment and recreation while bringing usually inaccessible areas within reach. Taught in stable traditional style sea kayaks and sit-on-tops and in the calm protected waterways of local marinas. Covering such topics as proper equipment, control strokes, boat handling, bracing, and most importantly how to execute a wet exit and re-entry with two different methods of rescue on the water. Students will leave this class feeling secure in a sea kayak as competent beginner paddlers. INTERMEDIATE KAYAKING LESSONS Review the basic kayaking skills and then move on to the challenges of the open sea. Learn to read ocean conditions and how to enter and exit the surf zone. Other topics covered will be ocean navigation, tides, currents, changing sea conditions, kayak camping, open water wave behavior, emergency signaling equipment, trip planning, and open water rescue techniques. INTRODUCTION TO THE SURF ZONE AND KAYAK SURFING SKILLS The surf zone lies between you and the open ocean. Learn how to navigate a kayak through and play in and around the surf zone safely. Whether you are going to be paddling a fully loaded boat or squirting in a low volume water ski, we’ll show you how to manage even harness the awesome power of the ocean’s edge. Practice braces necessary to stay upright in the most challenging surf conditions. Other topics covered are proper beach launches and landings, paddle signals, understand the surf and tide conditions, different types of breaks, catching and riding waves, initiating turns on the face, surfing etiquette and safety practices for surfing with traditional board surfers. COASTAL PADDLE TOURS AND PICNICS • (possible whale sightings during migration from Dec. - April) Paddle the scenic coastline alive with abundant marine life, exploring unobtrusively as we glide along to secluded coves, enjoying the wonders of nature. These are relaxed paddles giving you an opportunity to experience the marine environment with a new perspective as you paddle along our local coastal waters and then back for a catered lunch. Gift Certificates are available upon request