FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Donna Packard, M.Ed
OxyGenesis Breathing™ Institute
Ph. 207-363-1925
HALOSEA@aol.com

OxyGenesis Breathing™ Institute Offers Full Day Breathing Intensive;
Workshop Focuses on Oxygenating Body for Optimal Health and Wellbeing

York, ME., March 5, 2002-Thanks to a Portsmouth Herald book review of Breathe Deep, Laugh Loudly (by Dr. Judith Kravitz), 87 year old Reba Sloan of Kittery Point has overcome terminal emphysema by utilizing the breathing techniques in the book. Mrs. Sloan bought and read the book at a time when she could barely lift it due to severe weakness. Yet, she will be driving herself to the upcoming OxyGenesis Breathing ™ Intensive on March 23, 2002, from 10AM to 4PM in York Beach, Maine. Mrs. Sloan will be a guest and participant in this day long workshop open to the public.

OxyGenesis Breathing™ is a method for retraining the body to breathe more fully, which oxygenates cells throughout the body. "More than 80% of us are shallow breathers, which reduces the level of oxygen in our bodies," says OxyGenesis founder, Lois Grasso, "This chronic lack of oxygen contributes to cardio-vascular disease, reduced brain function, depression, fatigue and a myriad other physical and mental disorders."

Participants in the workshop will learn and experience various breathing techniques from two certified Transformational Breath Facilitators, including Lois Grasso, CTF, Donna Packard M.Ed. Donna Packard, of York Beach ME, says, "This breathwork can open restricted breathing patterns, clear chronic emotional and physical tension or trauma, and renders the individual able to respond to life's challenges in healthy, creative ways."

According to the book Breathe Deep, Laugh Loudly, everyone can benefit from learning to breathe more fully; from children and babies, to people with few symptoms who just want to de-stress, and to those like Reba Sloan, who lives an active life after feeling like she had weeks to live. In an interview for Our Times magazine, Reba explains, "At 78 lbs., I was bed-ridden and barely able to take a breath. After working with Donna Packard for several months, my lungs are clear and I have times when I not dependent on my oxygen tank. I now live an independent lifestyle. The breathwork even stopped my struggle with constipation!" (paraphrased)

The workshop will take place on March 23rd, from 10AM to 4PM and includes a healthy lunch. The charge is $60 per person or $95 for two people. Those who register before March 18th will receive a 15% discount.

Participants should wear loose clothing, and bring a blanket and pillow for comfort. Lois Grasso says, "Be prepared for a fun, informative, stress-free day in a beautiful home on the edge of the ocean!" For more information, or to make reservations, call Donna Packard at 207-363-1925 or email her at DonnaPackard@aol.com.

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