Wellness
One branch of the Living Mala tree is wellness and on Samui this is
so achievable: our island is a perfect environment for enhancing good
health. The basic ingredients for wellness are freely available: fresh
air, the sea, walking trails as well as many resorts, spas and
practitioners offering everything to enhance an easeful body and a calm
mind.
We are fortunate enough to have access to Neal Hoptman's
"Health Enhancement Lifestyle Program" (HELP) as part of our Living
Mala offerings. HELP illustrates that the difference between Illness
and Wellness is the essence of the Living Mala spirit, as we move from
I to We. Whether it is through group support, creative expression,
service or any of the other videocasts embedded below, Neal reminds us
that when WE see the world through the eyes of health enhancement
rather than dis-ease identification and treatment, we transform our
lives and the lives of all those around us as we HELP ourselves to
health.
There’s something of an Irony in that by spending time
on your Wellness you are being selfless: firstly by not being a burden
to others who would have to take care of you and secondly by having
more energy and strength to share a useful life in the community…
These
videocasts were freely shared by Neal Hoptman who has taught much and
to many all over the world. Neal joined Samui Mala 2009 as a volunteer
and has inspired us to see beyond the event to integrating our work
into the ‘living mala’ concept.
Shooting, post production and uploading of these video interviews were done for free as a public service by Martin Amada of Sitca Productions. Martin is extending a promotional Introductory Video Interview offer to Mala associates until 15th December. You can contact him at martin@sitca.com or by phone at 081 895 5354.