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We know it’s not usual for food stores to think of themselves as educators, but we’re not your usual market. A big part of our mission is to provide the latest information about health, nutrition and wellness to our community. So we invite top local experts and educators, including natural chefs, holistic nutritionists, acupuncturists, herbalists, and naturopathic doctors to share their knowledge with you in classes and workshops we host here at New Leaf. Join us at one of our upcoming events. We just bet you’ll learn a lot!
February 2019
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3 | 4 | 5 ![]() Tuesday, February 5
Westside Santa Cruz
Achieving Sound SleepHealth & Wellness1:00pm - 2:00pm ![]() With Certified Nutrition Consultant Madia Jamgochian Did you know, adequate sleep is just as essential as proper nutrition in maintaining your health? Come to this one-hour nutrition session to find out which foods, supplements and daily habits will help you snooze. Please sign up in advance to hold your spot- these classes fill up fast! About the Instructor: Madia graduated from Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition in 2013 after completing her BA in Environmental Studies and Exercise Sports Science at UCSB. Shortly after, she started her personal consulting business My Healing Habits. She enjoys educating on how to heal inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, and believes in the food-as-medicine approach. Sign Up For Event![]() Tuesday, February 5
Westside Santa Cruz
Secrets for Optimizing Well-Being: A Two-Part SeriesHealth & Wellness6:00pm - 7:00pm With Graseilah Coolidge, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) Do you think leading a healthy life is too difficult, boring or restrictive? Nutrition coach Graseilah Coolidge says that it doesn’t have to be! This series discusses powerful habits and fun life hacks that busy people can implement right away to regain and maintain their vitality. Join this two-part series and start creating your own roadmap for sustained well-being. Tuesday, February 5: Part 1: Optimizing Your Routine Smart daily habits that become weekly routines have the power of creating a transformative healthy lifestyle. This class shows you simple, actionable changes that when implemented throughout the course of a day can change the course of your life. Join us to learn powerful tips designed to help your body become more capable and resilient. Tuesday, February 19: Part 2: Optimizing Your Environment Environmental toxins are one of the the biggest missing pieces of the health & wellness puzzle. Chemicals in our food, water and the products we use every day can make us sick. Figuring out what to do about this can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Join nutrition coach Graseilah Coolidge and learn how to detox your environment in a few simple steps. About the Instructor: Graseilahhas a passion for everything health, wellness, and nontoxic living. Through her own struggles healing from gut-related conditions, she leveraged the power of food and environment as her way to regain health. She now coaches others do the same. Graseilah s is a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), specializing in guthealth and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of Epic Gatherings and hosts wellness retreats in Tuscany every year. Sign Up For Event | 6 ![]() Wednesday, February 6
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Mix- All LevelsSports & Fitness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Wake up, energize and restore your body with Yoga Mix! Yoga Mix is a combination of stretching, flow, balance, Yin yoga, restorative, and meditation. It is customized as best possible to the student needs. Each class will wake up the muscles with some gentle stretching, then raise the heart beat with a flow which will incorporate strengthening and balance poses. The last part of class will be dedicated to longer held stretching poses (Yin), and a final restorative pose to start the day refreshed! Sign Up For Event![]() Wednesday, February 6
Half Moon Bay
Gentle Stretch Yoga with LindaGraceHealth & Wellness11:00am - 12:30pm $10.00 ![]() Using chairs and other yoga props, this class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility for people new to yoga or those experiencing joint sensitivity, overall stiffness due to lack of activity, or other physical limitations. All classes end with restorative poses, using supports and gravity for deep relaxation... helping release tension and reduce stress. If you have specific issues you would like to discuss with LindaGrace prior to class, please email lindagrace@wisewoman-yoga.com Sign Up For Event | 7 ![]() Thursday, February 7
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Mix- All LevelsSports & Fitness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Wake up, energize and restore your body with Yoga Mix! Yoga Mix is a combination of stretching, flow, balance, Yin yoga, restorative, and meditation. It is customized as best possible to the student needs. Each class will wake up the muscles with some gentle stretching, then raise the heart beat with a flow which will incorporate strengthening and balance poses. The last part of class will be dedicated to longer held stretching poses (Yin), and a final restorative pose to start the day refreshed! Sign Up For Event | 8 ![]() Friday, February 8
Half Moon Bay
Music and Movement with Mommy and MeHealth & Wellness10:00am - 11:00am $10.00 ![]() Your child will play and learn in this music and movement class geared towards toddlers and their caregivers. Each class will include songs, dances, instruments, and sometimes a story. Following the 30 minute song session there will be a period of open play. Sign Up For Event![]() Friday, February 8
Westside Santa Cruz
Wine & WatercolorHobbies & Special Interest6:00pm - 8:00pm $18.00 ![]() With Self-Taught Artist Madia Jamgochian Come spend the evening sipping wine and painting with watercolor. Paper, paint, brushes and still life subject provided. All you have to do is reserve your space and show up! Bring a friend to share the experience. About the Instructor: Madia cultivated her creative side with colored pencils and has only recently branched out to watercolor, a new and exciting medium. She loves using her images to illustrate the nutrition education handouts she makes. You can find her on social media at madias_sketchbook on instagram! Sign Up For Event | 9 |
10 ![]() Sunday, February 10
Half Moon Bay
5th Annual Coastside Summer Camp FairSchool Activities10:00am - 2:00pm Come check out your options for 2019 Summer Camps. This is your opportunity to see what is available, ask questions, and meet representatives from local providers of summer camps for children.Questions? Contact Stephanie Weber at sweber@wilkinsonschool.org Sign Up For Event | 11 ![]() Monday, February 11
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Flow- All LevelsHealth & Wellness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() This class begins with a gentle warm-up, flowing into a series of balancing poses, core work, twists and sun salutations to build heat before winding down to healing and restorative poses. Excellent for all levels to deepen your practice. Sign Up For Event | 12 ![]() Tuesday, February 12
Half Moon Bay
Gentle YogaHealth & Wellness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Start your day with a gentle take on traditional yoga. All elements of regular yoga are practiced at a slower, more gentle pace. An excellent format to improve flexibility as poses are traditionally held for an extended length of time. This practice is helpful for relieving back pain and improving balance. Sign Up For Event![]() Tuesday, February 12
Half Moon Bay
Kick the Sugar Habit!Health & Wellness1:00pm - 2:00pm ![]() With Certified Nutrition Consultant Madia Jamgochian The average American consumes upwards of 150 pounds of sugar per year. Added sugar hides in unsuspecting places such as sauces, soups, condiments and even sausages and hot dogs. Overconsuming added sugar, and carbohydrates in general, can put a strain on the body and lead to inflammation and elevated blood sugar, both of which have been shown to contribute to chronic disease. There are easy ways to reduce your sugar intake–education is the first step! Learn how to identify sugar sources, sugar swapping, balanced meals, and reading labels. About the Instructor: Madia graduated from Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition in 2013 after completing her BA in Environmental Studies and Exercise Sports Science at UCSB. Shortly after, she started her personal consulting business My Healing Habits. She enjoys educating on how to heal inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, and believes in the food-as-medicine approach. Sign Up For Event | 13 ![]() Wednesday, February 13
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Mix- All LevelsSports & Fitness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Wake up, energize and restore your body with Yoga Mix! Yoga Mix is a combination of stretching, flow, balance, Yin yoga, restorative, and meditation. It is customized as best possible to the student needs. Each class will wake up the muscles with some gentle stretching, then raise the heart beat with a flow which will incorporate strengthening and balance poses. The last part of class will be dedicated to longer held stretching poses (Yin), and a final restorative pose to start the day refreshed! Sign Up For Event![]() Wednesday, February 13
Half Moon Bay
Gentle Stretch Yoga with LindaGraceHealth & Wellness11:00am - 12:30pm $10.00 ![]() Using chairs and other yoga props, this class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility for people new to yoga or those experiencing joint sensitivity, overall stiffness due to lack of activity, or other physical limitations. All classes end with restorative poses, using supports and gravity for deep relaxation... helping release tension and reduce stress. If you have specific issues you would like to discuss with LindaGrace prior to class, please email lindagrace@wisewoman-yoga.com Sign Up For Event | 14 ![]() Thursday, February 14
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Mix- All LevelsSports & Fitness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Wake up, energize and restore your body with Yoga Mix! Yoga Mix is a combination of stretching, flow, balance, Yin yoga, restorative, and meditation. It is customized as best possible to the student needs. Each class will wake up the muscles with some gentle stretching, then raise the heart beat with a flow which will incorporate strengthening and balance poses. The last part of class will be dedicated to longer held stretching poses (Yin), and a final restorative pose to start the day refreshed! Sign Up For Event![]() Thursday, February 14
Westside Santa Cruz
Regional Spanish Cooking: Catalan Cuisine Date Night!Food & Drink6:00pm - 8:30pm $42.00 With Chef Laura Casasayas Pala Get creative this Valentine's day and bring your partner to a hands-on cooking class! Catalan cuisine comes from the state of Catalonia in Spain, where they celebrate the Mediterranian diet, using ingredients like vegetables, fish, olives, olive oil, spices and legumes. In this class Laura will teach you how to make classic recipes served in la Boqueria, a market located in las Ramblas Barcelona. La Boqueria is the most popular market in all over Europa and considered one of the best food markets in the world. We will explore classic Catalan dishes like: Pintxo d'escalibada with goat cheese, "Ocean and Mountain" meat balls and calamari with caramelized onion, and Catalan Cream for dessert, all paired with Spanish wine! About the Instructor: Laura Casasayas was born in Catalonian, Spain and raised around food, stories and traditional cooking. Her grandmother taught her the magic of what ingredients make a delicious, nutritious homemade Spanish dish. Laura is a Spanish Acupuncturist, Dietitian and creator of the 11th Hour Coffee food menu. Laura has more than 10 years running her own practice in Spain. she Recently moved to Santa Cruz and has a very strong desire to keep educating and expanding awareness in mindful and healthy eating. Sign Up For Event | 15 ![]() Friday, February 15
Half Moon Bay
Music and Movement with Mommy and MeHealth & Wellness10:00am - 11:00am $10.00 ![]() Your child will play and learn in this music and movement class geared towards toddlers and their caregivers. Each class will include songs, dances, instruments, and sometimes a story. Following the 30 minute song session there will be a period of open play. Sign Up For Event![]() Friday, February 15
Westside Santa Cruz
Be My Valentine Chocolate Making WorkshopFood & Drink6:00pm - 8:00pm $45.00 With Karolina Wirga, and Daniel Lyra, Founders of CocoMo Chocolates Valentine's day is a special time of the year. Make it a unique experience by gifting chocolate made by you! Or, share the experience of making chocolate with the one you love! The chocolate at this workshop uses unprocessed, organic and fair trade cacao beans from Ecuador. The result is a delightful and heartwarming experience, unlike typical cocoa. We are sure this will be an unforgettable gift! Wine included for those 21+. About the Instructors: Daniel and Karolina are part of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association, whose mission is to support the development and innovation of the fine chocolate industry and best practices. For 4 years they have been making their own chocolate. They have worked with local chocolate companies, hosted private chocolate making workshops, and more recently have created their own chocolate brand, CocoMo Chocolates. Sign Up For Event | 16 ![]() Saturday, February 16
Half Moon Bay
Yoga and Self Healing with Wah!Health & Wellness10:00am - 12:00pm $18.00 ![]() Wah! is a legend in the yoga music world and in this all ages yoga class she combines postures, breathing and self-healing techniques to help you access better health. Wah! sings live for deep relaxation at the end of class. Learn more at: www.wahmusic.com Sign Up For Event |
17 | 18 ![]() Monday, February 18
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Flow- All LevelsHealth & Wellness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() This class begins with a gentle warm-up, flowing into a series of balancing poses, core work, twists and sun salutations to build heat before winding down to healing and restorative poses. Excellent for all levels to deepen your practice. Sign Up For Event | 19 ![]() Tuesday, February 19
Half Moon Bay
Gentle YogaHealth & Wellness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Start your day with a gentle take on traditional yoga. All elements of regular yoga are practiced at a slower, more gentle pace. An excellent format to improve flexibility as poses are traditionally held for an extended length of time. This practice is helpful for relieving back pain and improving balance. Sign Up For Event![]() Tuesday, February 19
Westside Santa Cruz
Demystifying OmegasHealth & Wellness1:00pm - 2:00pm ![]() Nutrition Class with Certified Nutrition Consultant Madia Jamgochian Omega has become a buzzword these days, and many products claim high sources on their packaging. But which omegas do we need, and how do we get them in our diet? Come to this one hour nutrition session to find out more about the different types of omegas, (3, 6, 7 & 9) their health benefits, as well as the best dietary sources. Sample recipes at the end of class! About the Instructor: Madia graduated from Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition in 2013 after completing her BA in Environmental Studies and Exercise Sports Science at UCSB. Shortly after, she started her personal consulting business My Healing Habits. She enjoys educating on how to heal inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, and believes in the food-as-medicine approach. Sign Up For Event | 20 ![]() Wednesday, February 20
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Mix- All LevelsSports & Fitness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Wake up, energize and restore your body with Yoga Mix! Yoga Mix is a combination of stretching, flow, balance, Yin yoga, restorative, and meditation. It is customized as best possible to the student needs. Each class will wake up the muscles with some gentle stretching, then raise the heart beat with a flow which will incorporate strengthening and balance poses. The last part of class will be dedicated to longer held stretching poses (Yin), and a final restorative pose to start the day refreshed! Sign Up For Event![]() Wednesday, February 20
Half Moon Bay
Gentle Stretch Yoga with LindaGraceHealth & Wellness11:00am - 12:30pm $10.00 ![]() Using chairs and other yoga props, this class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility for people new to yoga or those experiencing joint sensitivity, overall stiffness due to lack of activity, or other physical limitations. All classes end with restorative poses, using supports and gravity for deep relaxation... helping release tension and reduce stress. If you have specific issues you would like to discuss with LindaGrace prior to class, please email lindagrace@wisewoman-yoga.com Sign Up For Event | 21 ![]() Thursday, February 21
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Mix- All LevelsSports & Fitness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Wake up, energize and restore your body with Yoga Mix! Yoga Mix is a combination of stretching, flow, balance, Yin yoga, restorative, and meditation. It is customized as best possible to the student needs. Each class will wake up the muscles with some gentle stretching, then raise the heart beat with a flow which will incorporate strengthening and balance poses. The last part of class will be dedicated to longer held stretching poses (Yin), and a final restorative pose to start the day refreshed! Sign Up For Event | 22 ![]() Friday, February 22
Half Moon Bay
Music and Movement with Mommy and MeHealth & Wellness10:00am - 11:00am $10.00 ![]() Your child will play and learn in this music and movement class geared towards toddlers and their caregivers. Each class will include songs, dances, instruments, and sometimes a story. Following the 30 minute song session there will be a period of open play. Sign Up For Event | 23 ![]() Saturday, February 23
Westside Santa Cruz
Playing with Food: Cooking Class for KidsFood & Drink2:00pm - 4:00pm $35.00 With Chef Laura Casasayas Come explore whole ingredients and learn how to create easy and healthy recipes! Developing cooking skills is an awesome thing to do at a young age! In this class, your child will experience curiosity for how food preparation works, nutrition education and using our senses- sight, smell, taste, touch! We will make sweet potato muffins, "turtle rice" with avocado and olives, tutti frutti lollipops with chocolate icing. About the Instructor: Laura is a Spanish Acupuncturist, Dietitian and creator of the 11th Hour Coffee food menu. Laura has more than 10 years experience running her own practice in Spain offering private consultation and workshops. She recently moved to Santa Cruz where she is continuing her passion of educating and expanding awareness of mindful and healthy eating. Sign Up For Event |
24 | 25 ![]() Monday, February 25
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Flow- All LevelsHealth & Wellness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() This class begins with a gentle warm-up, flowing into a series of balancing poses, core work, twists and sun salutations to build heat before winding down to healing and restorative poses. Excellent for all levels to deepen your practice. Sign Up For Event | 26 ![]() Tuesday, February 26
Half Moon Bay
Gentle YogaHealth & Wellness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Start your day with a gentle take on traditional yoga. All elements of regular yoga are practiced at a slower, more gentle pace. An excellent format to improve flexibility as poses are traditionally held for an extended length of time. This practice is helpful for relieving back pain and improving balance. Sign Up For Event![]() Tuesday, February 26
Westside Santa Cruz
PMS Solutions: Balance Your Hormones!Health & Wellness6:00pm - 7:30pm ![]() With Certified Nutrition Consultant Erin Fisher Learn the why behind your PMS! In this class you will get aquainted with the reasons behind your body going through PMS and how to use this knowledge to help diminish all your challenging symptoms. Walk away with a better understanding of your hormones, your menstrual cycle and tools to support your feminine body during this time. Class will end with a tasting of some of Erin's favorite hormone-supporting foods, as well as a quick tour of the store. About the Instructor: Erin’s studies started over 13 years ago when she ventured down the path of holistic healing and attended Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition. After graduation, Erin began working closely with individual clients, focusing on women and hormonal balance. She then enrolled in the Institute of Women's Health, a year-long program, studying in detail women's health and coaching. It is Erin’s goal to help empower women throughout their cycles. Sign Up For Event | 27 ![]() Wednesday, February 27
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Mix- All LevelsSports & Fitness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Wake up, energize and restore your body with Yoga Mix! Yoga Mix is a combination of stretching, flow, balance, Yin yoga, restorative, and meditation. It is customized as best possible to the student needs. Each class will wake up the muscles with some gentle stretching, then raise the heart beat with a flow which will incorporate strengthening and balance poses. The last part of class will be dedicated to longer held stretching poses (Yin), and a final restorative pose to start the day refreshed! Sign Up For Event![]() Wednesday, February 27
Half Moon Bay
Gentle Stretch Yoga with LindaGraceHealth & Wellness11:00am - 12:30pm $10.00 ![]() Using chairs and other yoga props, this class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility for people new to yoga or those experiencing joint sensitivity, overall stiffness due to lack of activity, or other physical limitations. All classes end with restorative poses, using supports and gravity for deep relaxation... helping release tension and reduce stress. If you have specific issues you would like to discuss with LindaGrace prior to class, please email lindagrace@wisewoman-yoga.com Sign Up For Event | 28 ![]() Thursday, February 28
Half Moon Bay
Yoga Mix- All LevelsSports & Fitness8:30am - 9:30am $10.00 ![]() Wake up, energize and restore your body with Yoga Mix! Yoga Mix is a combination of stretching, flow, balance, Yin yoga, restorative, and meditation. It is customized as best possible to the student needs. Each class will wake up the muscles with some gentle stretching, then raise the heart beat with a flow which will incorporate strengthening and balance poses. The last part of class will be dedicated to longer held stretching poses (Yin), and a final restorative pose to start the day refreshed! Sign Up For Event![]() Thursday, February 28
Westside Santa Cruz
Regional Italian Cooking: CioppinoFood & Drink6:00pm - 8:30pm $45.00 With WEST Certified Kristen Valenza, Living Roots Food & Floral Enjoy the best of The Bay with local crab, salmon, shrimp, mussels, and clams, in a wonderful stew-based broth. Kristen will teach you how to make this traditional stew in a step-by-step process in this interactive hands-on cooking class. Cioppino originated in San Francisco in the late 1800's by Italian immigrants who moved to the North Beach area. The name of the dish comes from ciuppin which is the name of a classic soup from the Italian region Liguria, similar in flavor to cioppino but with less tomato and different types of seafood. This classic American-Italian dish will be served with fresh garlic bead, and paired with an Italian wine. About the Instructor: Kristen grew up in New Jersey where she began cooking with her family at a young age, learning the roots of Italian and Mediterranean cooking. Kristen found a passion for traveling and experiencing other cultures through food, wine, and good company. She brought her expertise to Santa Cruz, where she teaches cooking classes and offers high quality catering through her business Living Roots Food and Floral. Sign Up For Event |