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Health Coaching
Coaching programs focus on achieving your individually desired results. You will explore possibility, responsibility, integrity and well-being, essence and love. How you are being in every aspect of your life will be intimately unveiled. You will be supported in actualizing your goals, overcoming obstacles, fulfilling your heart's desires and living life to its absolute fullest.Features:Weekly one-hour meetingsOn–spot coaching as neededSupportPracticesSuggested reading materialBenefits:Long term Weight lossDesired goals reachedIncreased, sustained clarityIncreased, sustained energyImproved relationships$1000 monthContact Jennifer for a readiness interview.Pure Food Enlightenment–Cooking and Raw Food CoursesIn these courses you will learn about how to truly nourish yourself from the inside out. While tasting foods through recipes developed from all over the world and you will learn how to prepare your food heal-fully as well as delectably. In each class you will receive tastings, recipes, and a curriculum. Participants report time after time that they leave inspired to try new recipes and live healthier. See Upcoming events for more information.Individual Nutrition ProfilesCustomized individual nutritional advise is given to enhance optimal health in the form of written suggestions, supplements recommendations and eventually meal plans if desired. Weekly coaching is offered as support to implement the necessary changes.Detox GroupsGroup weight loss, aging gracefully, disease prevention and cellular rejuvenation are the focus of detox groups. By reducing and eliminating toxins from our bodies, we naturally aid our bodies in self cleaning or natural hygiene resulting in looking and feeling younger, clearer skin, improved organ integrity, heightened awareness, weight loss, deeper sleep, etc. These programs last for a minimum of four weeks and span to eight weeks depending on the intensity of the cleanse. Weekly meetings are held for support, recipes are given, and outlined specifics are provided each week.4 Week Detox program6 Week Detox ProgramLectures and interviews are also available for organizations and large groups.
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Iyengar Yoga Instruction
- Private and Group Instruction
"Evolution through Involution" -BKS IyengarAs a certified Iyengar Yoga instructor, Jennifer has practiced for the past 17 years and her keenly trained eye is part of the art of Yoga Jennifer embodies.The discovery began in New York City and extended to Bern, Switzerland where she apprenticed for ten years with advanced, senior Iyengar instructors, Ali Dasht and Kate Beck.Jennifer works therapeutically with handicapped individuals, elderly individuals as well as top, professional athletes and students genuinely interested in the science and study of the vast body of knowledge contained within the subject of Yoga.Jennifer has traveled to India to study with the Iyengars and is intimately committed to the study and practice of Yoga.90 minute classes are offered to deepen and internalize practice.$120 for one 90 minute classPracticing Yoga on a regular basis improves circulation, mitigates menstrual irregularities, reduces menopausal symptoms, resolves headaches, alleviates back pain, strengthens skeletal and muscular structure from the inside out, regulates hormones, tones nervous system, increases body awareness, encourages weight loss, deepens sleep only to mention a few of the far reaching benefits of a tenacious, balanced, consistent Yoga practice.
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Upcoming Events
- Weight Loss Health Coaching
Please email with any questions about the program including dietary needs or other medical concerns. jennifer@shine-health.comThis Weight Loss Coaching Program will transform your relationship with food. Take this opportunity to work with (Jennifer) Helene Popken who has extensive experience and learned to manage her struggle with weight. In this 6–week program you will benefit from her expertise, guidance, and support in achieving your goals.
Weight Loss Coaching
Whether you have 6 pounds to loose or 600, shifting your relationship with food is the key to food freedom. In this 6-week program you will:
• Have weekly group phone conferences
• 3 group meetings in person with Jennifer including cooking techniques
• Q&A
• Recipes
• Education
• Understanding your relationship with food
• A buddy system (clarified after sign up)
• Daily support with buddy
• Email support
• Program literature to add to your library
You will benefit from:
• Sustained Weight loss
• Food freedom
• Education about nutrition
• Graceful aging
• Purification
• Improved skin texture
• Improved immune response
• Improved self image
• Increased confidence
• Shift your relationship with your cravings
• And SO much more....
The foods we explore will be personalized toward your specific needs.
Jennifer has experienced food from around the world as she immersed herself in cultures and has an understanding of a multitude of diets.
This Program is for those individuals who are ready to dive in and celebrate the abundance of options available to them. This is not a diet, this is a program for life and longevity.
The group has limited space available, be sure to enroll to secure your spot.
6 weeks for $100 a week or $600 total with payment plans as an option.
Our first meeting will be held locally on Wednesday, May 9th at 6:30pm.
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About Jennifer Helene
- Jennifer Helene is a transformational Health Coach in Baldwin, MD with 17 years experience helping people lose weight joyfully, age more gracefully, reduce stress, heal through food and achieve a myriad of self-improvement goals while feeling abundantly provided for.My story begins as an obese child at age five where I attended my first Weight Watchers meeting. At age seven, I became ill and was bound to a wheelchair for several years.After intensive intravenous antibiotic treatment, I was overweight and in a weakened state.After the ostracism of adolescent obesity, I blossomed early into a young woman, and I signed as a plus size model with the world renowned Ford models in New York City.Looking picture perfect was imperative for my chosen career and all the antibiotic use manifested itself in chronic acne problems and continued obesity as well as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I began to see doctors world wide searching for a solution to my acute health problems.The cycle of improvement while taking more antibiotics followed with a rapid decline in my health after the medicine had run its course. As the problems worsened, I began to search for a new path of long term health.The road I found led me to look inward and guided me toward an understanding of the body's natural hygene. It was here that I found holistic solutions which were lasting and provided me a foundation of knowledge of how our bodies balance themselves mirroring nature.The miracle of the human body revealed itself to me as I witnessed the cellular rejuvenation. My body transformed and became toned while my skin cleared up through adjusting my diet, lifestyle choices and thought processes.My modeling career accelerated and I was booked internationally for years. I married in 2000 and moved to Switzerland where I co-created a multi-channel international fashion brand with apparel design, manufacturing and retail.During this time I assisted in the development of the company and deepened my studies in holistic health. I became a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, and attained my master's degree in Holistic Nutrition. I am a mother and am fluent in French and German.Nutrition and Yoga have supported me through each phase of my life and have strengthened and stabilized me in profound ways. I have personally experienced the empowerment of choice. Choice of what we put into our bodies and minds moment to moment and how it influences our lives both internally and externally.The skills I have cultivated from healing myself have inspired me to guide others in optimizing life style choices. The choice to obtain the maximum benefits of your health, longevity and true beauty from the inside out are yours alone.Practice to learn how to choose.
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Reviews
Jennifer has a great presence. She is gifted in understanding a body after significant surgeries, and she teaches yoga in a supported way, so that you do not worry about injuring yourself during a yoga session. You feel fully supported not only during the poses but also at an emotional and spiritual way... Working with Jennifer for the last two years has alleviated my chronic back pain, mitigated surgery and helped strenghten my body. Regular practice with Jennifer is a mainstay in living pain free and strong."A.T., Baltimore, MD"Thanks again - you are just what I wanted - someone to teach me what humans are suppose to eat and introduce me to the foods, so I don't spend a ton of money trying stuff out on my own, only to throw out what I don't like or what doesn't agree with me."Connie, Baltimore, MD"My attention span, energy level, and awareness in general has been increased and sharpened. My sleep has been more restful, although not perfect. I am feeling much calmer and settled in my thoughts and decisions. Thank you for the inspiration to make changes that will improve body, mind and spirit!"Allyson, Baltimore, MD"...the diet has been wonderful and the benefits are immediately noticeable.""What an awesome presentation. It was a pleasure to listen to you! Thanks for some more valuable insight and information. You deliver your thoughts with such heartfelt honesty, enthusiasm, humor and empathy. Thanks again for the invite and OH MY GOD the chocolates! I almost wet my pants! So, so good...."Tim, Baltimore, MD“I wanted to thank you for your inspiring Yoga workshop. My yoga practice began about 6 months ago so I have much to learn, attempt & experience. You were enthusiastic, inspiring and challenging... it was a pleasure to participate in your class...wish it would have lasted longer!”Jim, Columbia, MD"Thank you sooooo much for the wonderful shoulder opener workshop! It was awesome. I felt so great afterwards and it has created a new awareness in my practice throughout the week. I really hope you have another workshop next month. "Ali, Baltimore, MD
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Cloud 9 Raw Chocolate
Imagine eating something that transports you to cloud 9 but it's actually good for you. Made with the finest raw, organic ingredients available on earth.Blissfully satisfying raw chocolate has been proven to nourish your heart, teeth, bones, skin, nerves, and brain.With levels of antioxidants exceeding blueberries by 18 times, raw chocolate has anti-aging effects including younger looking skin, healthier cells, and stronger defenses against cancer-causing free radicals. These are just a few of the benefits of raw chocolate consumption.Italian researchers found that eating 100 grams of chocolate each day for 15 days lowered blood pressure.Doctor Gabriel Cousens' clinical research has demonstrated that eating cacao and cacao products are safe and healthy for diabetics and actually help to improve blood sugar disorders.Jennifer artfully hand crafts superfood raw chocolate fudge made with 100% raw and organic coconut oil, coconut nectar, cacao butter and cacao. Every carefully selected ingredient is extraordinarily good for your body as the ingredients are 100% superfoods. Superfoods are foods with a 12 or more health giving benefits.Flavors:
Date/WalnutGoji/Macadamia nutCranberry/PecanOriginalPrice:50 gram bag $9100 gram bag $17
There are many more examples of the far reaching benefits of raw chocolate consumption than I could ever list here.Who has ever heard of over 25,000 antioxidants in a single spoonful of chocolate, well here it is! Email me at jennifer@shine-health.com or visit: www.cloud9rawchocolate.comto access blissful satisfactionLocations where you can now find Cloud 9 Raw Chocolate:Zia's Cafe410.296.079913 Allegheny AvenueTowson, MD 21204Supperthyme USA410.667.26659972 York RoadCockeysville, MD 21030-3401Breathe Books410.235.7323810 W 36th St # ABaltimore, MD 21211Baltimore Yoga Village410.377.48003000 Chestnut Ave. #1Baltimore, MD 21211Susquehanna Yoga410.308.995012 West Aylesbury RoadLutherville-Timonium, MD 21093Achieve Wllness Chiropractic Center410.628.93556 Parks Ave # 4Cockeysville, MD 21030
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- Firm up and get the glow for summer with this 6–week weight loss coaching program.
- In the markets the rhubarb is so fresh and beautiful. I love to simply gently heat with a tablespoon of water and crystalized ginger until a compote ensues and top with fermented fresh raw cheese if dairy is digestible for you. http://www.livestrong.com/article/403208-the-health-benefits-of-rhubarb/
- "People say that they what we are seeking is a meaning for life. I don't think this is what we're really seeking. I think what we are seeking is an experience of being alive." - Joseph Campbell
- Dandelion greens are at their peak right now. You will see them in the store glowing and fresh. Did you know that dandelions rank in the top 4 green vegetables in overall nutritional value according to the USDA? Dandelions are nature's richest green vegetable source of beta-carotene, from which Vitamin A is created, and the third richest source of Vitamin A of all foods, after cod-liver oil. They are also rich in fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and the B vitamins, thiamine and riboflavin, and are a good source of protein. That being said, I have been enjoying them in fresh salads. They are more bitter than your average green, so I have created a dressing on the sweeter side. Let me know if you like it and if you have variations you love. Dandelion Green Dressing: 2 t Stone ground mustard 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice 4T Balsamic vinegar (to taste) 1/3 cup pumpkin seed oil (first cold pressed) 2-3 T olive oil (first cold pressed) 1T minced shallots (optional) 1 crushed clove of garlic Salt and pepper to taste Note: (if fresh orange juice is not sweet enough, add 2-3 drops of stevia)
- How will you change the world?
- Inspired by Cafe gratitude, I re-created these bars. They are filling and satisfying for hours on end. With a delightful blend of essential fatty acids and antioxidants, they are truly a smart snack or treat. I have shared them with the young and old and the resounding response is, “These are amazing!” So I thought to share: Super Bars 3 cups almonds 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1 1/2 cup macadamia nuts 2/3 cup cacao nibs 3/4 cup sesame seeds 1 cup coconut flakes 3/4 cup goji berries 3/4 cup hemp seeds 1/2 cup ground flax seeds 1 generous teaspoon salt 2 T vanilla bean paste 3/4 cup cacao butter melted gently (coconut oil may be used but will not hold the bars together as well unless well chilled) 1/2 cup jerusalem artichoke syrup (coconut nectar or agave nectar may be used as well) 1/4 cup agave syrup 3/4 cup raw almond butter (any raw nut butter can be used) Raw chocolate Sauce recipe to follow for dipping Blend nuts together in food processor. Mix melted cacao butter, almond butter, syrups and salt until well emulsified. Combine all ingredients and press into a flat rectangle, evenly at 1/2” thick. Freeze or refrigerate until firm Cut into squares and dip into raw chocolate sauce (recipe to come). Enjoy in moderation!
- "Every thought you have contributes to truth or illusion. It either extends the truth or multiplies illusions." A course in Miracles
- "The highest form of wisdom is kindness" - The Talmud
- Last night I really hit a new level with my raw, vegan caesar salad dressing, and knew I had to share it with the world. Caesar Dressing: 1.5 ripe avacados 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice a few rubs of lemon zest 1/4-1/2 T celtic sea salt 1/2 clove garlic 1 t fresh jalapeano 1/2 T freshly ground black pepper 1-2 T olive oil 1 head of romaine lettuce, sliced 1 T dulse, nori or sea lettuce flakes 2 t capers Blend dressing ingredients in a high speed blender and toss with romaine lettuce, capers and dulse, nori or sea lettuce flakes.
- "Inspiration is in seeing a part of the whole with the part of the whole in you." Kahil Gibran
- "Love is the strongest force the world possesses and yet it is the humblest imaginable" - Mohanda Gandhi
- "Though we travel the world to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
- I thought to share a recipe I created yesterday as I was craving Asian food and this really hit the spot. I hope you have a favorite curry powder. Have been grinding my own spices and it REALLY makes a huge difference in flavor. Raw Curried Vegetables Extraordinaire 3/4 cup dried organic, raw shredded coconut (or 1 cup fresh young coconut pulp) 5 carrots 1 cup coconut water or coconut Kiefer water 3/4T curry powder 1/2t coriander 1t thyme 1t marjoram 1/2 jalpeano (to taste) 3/4t cumin 1t lemon juice 1/2t celtic sea salt (optional) 1/4t freshly ground black pepper Mix all ingredients in blender until a sauce emerges. Adding more coconut kiefer/water as needed. Shred or finely slice: 6 kale leaves Mix in food processor with an “S” blade: 1/2 leek (white part and some green if you choose) 1 celery root, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks Chop: 1 red bell pepper (or finely chop any veggies you have on hand such as zucchini, asparagus, cabbage, fennel, Jerusalem artichoke...) Top with: 1/4 cup fenugreek sprouts 1/2 cup mung bean sprouts 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- What do noni fruit and aloe vera have in common?
- Yoga Workshop Backward Extensions
- Evolving into this year of 2012 with intended evolutions as opposed to the inertia of resolutions is indeed liberating. How many of us have similar "resolutions" in 2012 as we did in 2011? Why solve perceived "problems" again, hence the word "re" meaning again and "solution" coming from the word solve which is usually applied to a problem. What are your evolutions for your body, mind and spirit for 2012?
- This morning, I put together a stellar combination of fermented vegetables and thought to share with you. Stellar Fermented Daikon/Ginger 2 daikon radishes, grated 4 cups shredded green cabbage 10 multi-colored pepper corns (optional) 7 slices of ginger (1/8” wide) 4 slices of jalpeano adding more for a spicier palette (1/8” wide) 1 green apple, chopped 1 package of Body Ecology Culture Starter or 2 capsules of probiotics 1 scoop of Body Ecology Eco Bloom (optional) Place all ingredients in a large bowl, and mix with probiotics or culture starter and Eco Bloom. Take 3 cups of mixture out of the bowl and place in a high speed blender and blend with enough water to circulate the mixture. Add the liquid to the vegetables and stir while mashing to create a moist mixture. Place mixture in a mason or other glass jar and leave 2” at the top of the jar free. Press the vegetable mixture down into the glass jar and roll a few cabbage leaves to fill the remaining 2” left at the top of the jar. Leave out on the countertop for 5-7 days at 70ºF. Place in the refrigerator to slow the fermentation process and enjoy with all meals.
- "Food is the physical manifestation of the Earth's love for us. Preparing and sharing food are some of the ways we give love to others. We practice "being love" when preparing our food. Our energy is directly infused into everything we create, including the food that we make." -Engelhart
- Actute and major health problems such as weight acculiliation, acne, IBS, pH imbalance, stomach pain, gas, bloating, etc. can often be overted often by simply avoiding gluten. This article is very accurate and reveals additional information about the scope of gluten.
- "Gratefulness is the one single marker we can depend on as an indicator of how present we are in our experience. When we lack gratitude for simply being alive, it's because we have strayed from the present into an illusory mental state called "time."" -Michael Brown
- If you do not have a dream, how can you have a dream come true? "Your imagination is the preview to life's coming attractions." -Albert Einstein
- Healthy Holidays Part II
- Gynostemma is one of my favorite teas and I have been drinking it EVERY day. It IS the new green tea for all you health enthusiasts. Gynostemma is invigorating, calming, anti-aging (antioxidant and more), anti-inflammatory (not as a medicine, but to help reduce the factors that cause low grade, sub-clinical chronic inflammation experienced by all humans), immune-regulating (not as a medicine, but to help support the normal healthy functioning of various immune functions), a respiratory tonic (improve respiratory efficiency), The ultimate greatness of Gynostemma lies in its broad spectrum adaptogenic (stress modulating) quality. Adaptogenic herbs improve the efficiency of the metabolic, neurological, immunologic, respiratory and endocrine systems. Prolonged consumption of Gynostemma tends to have a highly protective quality because it strengthens the adaptive capacity of the person at every level of their life. Japanese studies have indicated that Gynostemma has a double-direction, regulating, adaptogenic influence on the central nervous system. It is calming when one is overexcited and invigorating when one is fatigued. Gynostemma is widely known for its “spirit-lifting” effect on one’s mood. Gynostemma may have a direct strengthening effect on the heart
