Inner Circle Access:

(VERY limited space, register early)

Almost sold out!

$65pp $120 couple

Want to go deeper into the Kirtan Experience? Your experience will begin with a small group meeting, in a sacred circle up in our Yurt with Mike Cohen. He will guide you into setting an intention for the evening and with grounding awareness into the body. Next you will be led by Barry Raccio in a gentle yet powerful yoga class, outdoors under the tall pines and beauty of ClearPoint, you will then be treated to the highest vibrational food prepared by Whole Foods Chef, Shannon McCarthy.  Later in the evening we’ll meet back at the Yurt to close your experience. The experience is designed to develop higher guidance and vibrational alignment.

Opening circle 4pm

Concert from 7:30-9:30pm

Closing circle 10pm ish

Features/ Value:

Yoga Class with

Urban Yogi Barry Raccio

Barry will lead us through a gentle but effective yoga practice to bring awareness to the body, open the heart and exercise the lungs in preparation of joy devotion.

Concert $25
Yoga Class  $15
Dinner $15
Guided Experience with Mike Cohen $50

When is the last time you’ve been able to have a night out and get a concert, dinner, yoga class, dancing and a vibrational tune up for $65?

$100 value for only $65, Remember limited space!

Come experience a magical evening with a heart lifting musical experience!

How to register?

Pay online: Tap Here!

or

Mail a check to Steven A Munn 259 East Street Stafford Springs, CT 06076

Contact Steve Munn @ Steve@clearpointcenter.com or 860-684-3994.

Need lodging? Click here for more information.

Questions? Please email us.

A dear friend, Anne Palmer, sent me this inspiring and amazing testament to the eagle! I re-posted it here.

This is Amazing…It is no wonder there are scriptural references to the eagle!

And there is no wonder the bald eagle has such a significant symbolism to our country.

When it rains, most birds head for shelter; the eagle is the only bird that, in order to avoid the rain, starts flying above the clouds..

An amazing tidbit about the eagles eyesight: The eagle can probably identify a rabbit moving almost a mile away. That means that an eagle flying at an altitude of 1000 feet over open country could spot prey over an area of almost 3 square miles from a fixed position.

So make sure to spread your wings and learn to fly with the eagles!

Come out and celebrate!

Saturday March 17.

Bring your dancing shoes and appetite! Also be ready to hear the little known story of Saint Patrick!

Food & Festivities:

Potato and Spinach Soup

Irish Soda Bread

Green Drinks and Juices & More.

Guest of Honor: Janet Dewy

Janet’s the only person we know with a shamrock featured prominently in the decor of her house. And if anyone can dress in green… Rock on!

Guest DJ: Leah Emerson

Story time with Shannon McCarthy

“The little known story of Saint Patrick.”

Time: 7-10pm

Cost: $15pp

$25 a couple

Please RSVP to attend. Limited Space!

Contact Steve @ Steve@Clearpointcenter.com or 860-684-3994.

As you age do you find yourself suffering with more aches and pains? Frequent colds and low moods?

What does muscle have to do with it? More than you might think! We have to keep in mind that gravity is always pulling us down. Did you know that if it weren’t for your muscles, you would be no more that a puddle of skin, bones and fat lying on the floor? Not a pretty sight! As we age, the body has more aches and pains. A major contributing factor to this is the loss of muscle mass. According to exercise physiologist Dr. Michael Colgan, Ph.D., the majority of Americans over the age of 60 don’t have enough muscle left to hold up their skeleton properly and this causes more strain on the joints, ligaments and organs. It just makes sense, doesn’t it? The good news is that it’s easier to build and maintain muscle than you think.

If holding your skeleton in place is not enough to inspire you to hit the gym, how about this? As you lose muscle with age, you lose the ability to build immune cells. What? Woah! This is a game changer for me! Muscle provides the glutathione that your immune system uses to build every one of its cells. It could also be said that as you lose muscle with age, you lose the ability to build immune cells.

There you go- two big reasons to build and maintain your muscle. So what are a few of the best ways? We’ve all heard it before: exercise and protein. However, not all exercises and not all proteins are created equal.

Lets start with exercise, because it is so important for your muscles and overall health.

Back to the Gym!

My wife and I have joined a circuit training program that focuses on all-over body conditioning at a local fitness studio. Fitness expert Fiona Welz just opened it in Stafford Springs, CT.

In a recent conversation with Fiona, she told us that each routine is a bit different so we’re always conditioning different muscle groups. I must admit that I’m more of a do-it-yourself type of person and was a little intimidated about working out in a class full of women, but I’m finding that the circuits are kicking my butt. Every station is set up for different levels of fitness and strength. Fiona is extra attentive to each person’s form. I realize now that having a good trainer making the crucial adjustments is paramount to staying injury free and finding the right muscle group to focus on in each exercise.

According to Holistic Health Coach and Fitness Expert Deborah Duby, it’s important to consider that when using proper form, every rep is a postural and abdominal exercise. I’m certainly finding this out.

So proper positioning is key to finding the muscle and making it burn. Strength coaches, trainers, and any of the classes they offer can be one of the best investments you’ll ever make in your health. We’re really enjoying the class as it’s fun to workout with other people as great tunes are playing. The circuit rotations are easier with a coach, since we stay on track in a way that doesn’t usually happen when working out at home.

As for quality protein… well, not all proteins are quality. A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (May 2011) concluded that of all protein bases commonly used in shakes, whey protein best stimulates muscle protein uptake.  Soy is a popular form of protein found in shakes, but it is unfortunately one of the most genetically modified crops and quite high in enzyme inhibitors. This means it’s very hard on the digestion. Traditionally, the Chinese only ate soy after burying it underground for two to three years. Whey protein, however, is bioavailable. The best whey protein is processed at a low temperature to keep the amino acid profile intact, known as un-denatured whey protein. Of course, it’s also important to look at how the cows live. Most cows in America are raised on a concrete pad and consume the cheapest feed available: corn, soy, and even chicken pellets made from feathers. Needless to say, cows did not evolve to live on this diet. Without being able to feed on grass, cows get upset stomachs and need to be treated with antibiotics. But who grassfeeds cows anymore?

New Zealand Happy Cows

New Zealand, as it turns out. Once Shannon and I were taking an airport shuttle that we shared with an Australian family. We’d heard that Isagenix sourced its whey from New Zealand and that it had the world’s highest dairy standards. We asked the Aussies, “How is New Zealand’s dairy, in your opinion?”  With their sweet Aussie voices they replied with wide eyes, “O New Zealand has the best dairy. Best in the world.” And all the cows are grass fed!

This has far-reaching implications for those interested in essential fatty acids, vitamin content, or conjugated linoleic acid. Isagenix international sources their whey protein from New Zealand, so this is where I get my whey protein shakes. I find them to be really tasty while packing in 23grams of protein and only 240 calories per shake. The Isa-lean shake is considered a complete meal. For many, it’s the healthiest meal of the day! If you would like to try what I call the Ultimate Smoothie were having a tasting at ClearPoint Center on Saturday March 24. It’s free for guests. Click here for details.

So I’m back to the GYM and really inspired to stick with it. I need to- for my skeleton’s sake!

Living Clean, Lean and Healthy!

Can’t lose weight, no matter how low the calories or how much you work out? Want to know the secrets of staying youthful and healthy? Allergy free?

We’ll be answering these questions and more with a Tasting and Workshop Saturday March 24. You’re invited!

Tasting: 12-1pm

Learn about Isagenix, The world leaders in Nutritional Cleansing! Sample Smoothies, Healthy Chocolate, Herbal Tonics and more. We’ll give you an overview on how we’ve incorporated Nutritional Cleansing into our lifestyle and how you can use Isagenix Nutritional Systems to gently cleanse the body, maintain lean body mass and stay healthy and allergy free!

Break: 30 minutes. Guests are welcome to leave or stay for the afternoon.

Meeting: 1:30-4:30pm

Join us for some fun, relaxation and learning.

• Self Massage and Relaxation Techniques with Laura Scata
• Advanced Cleansing Techniques, EFT Tapping and Allergy Relief with Steve Munn
• Exercise to Create Balance in the Body! with Jenn Miller
• Isagenix Q&A

Saturday March 24

12-4:30pm

Isagenix associates cost is $10
Guests are FREE.
Isa Lunch is included.
Please RSVP by emailing Steve. Pay at the door.
steve@clearpointcenter.com or call 860-684-3994

About our facilitators:

Steve Munn is an Isagenix top income earner, nutritional cleanse coach, graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, EFT expert and founder of ClearPoint Center.

Shannon McCarthy is a avid cleanser, artist, food prep professional and will be sharing some of her weight loss and vitality secrets.

Laura Scata is a licensed massage therapist; holistic health counselor and founder of Feed the Soul. Laura has been facilitating her clients in nutritional cleansing for the past 4 years.

Jenn Miller earned a B.S. in Exercise Science from Springfield College and has over 18 years experience in the fitness industry.  She is a personal trainer, fitness instructor and nutritional cleanse coach.  Jenn will be sharing “Exercises to Create Balance in the Body”.  All too often, certain muscle groups are worked more than others, not only during exercise, but during the tasks of daily life.  Learn a few exercises that can help offset common imbalances in the body, improve postural alignment, and help prevent injuries.

Sandra Rose Cheverier Munn

In 2007 my mother Sandra Rose Cheverier Munn was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Stage 3. Shortly after in February of 2008, as my dad would say, “she crossed over”. Of course it was devastating. I couldn’t believe that this was happening. Who ever does? And it still doesn’t seem real. I had just opened up a holistic health center and wanted my mother to go through an alternative health route, but she felt most comfortable going with what she knew and trusted in allopathic medicine, while embracing some of the things I proposed. While I was challenged by the thought of chemo and radiation, I wanted to support her decision and knew that her belief and trust was a big part of the healing process. Unfortunately, for most of her life she had a weak constitution and digestion. After a long surgery to remove her uterus and her second chemo and radiation treatment, the cancer spread. She was so weak that she could no longer take any more treatments. She had other options that the doctors proposed, but she decided not to continue. I know that she took other people into account before herself. That is the way most moms live their lives.  A long drawn-out battle with cancer can be ugly and painful for those involved. While I did want to look into all possibilities and last resorts, I had to accept her decision. After all, that’s the way she lived her life: No nonsense. Just get it done.

As we go through life, most of us don’t realize just how much we are loved. Upon her death bed she said, “I had no idea how much I was loved. I thought I was such a bitch. I thought no one liked me.”  She also said, “Now I want to know about everyone, I find everyone so interesting, like they’re my best friend.” A deep love and opening came over her during those last days. One evening she woke up and looked over at my father with her 95lb fragile body and said, “Aren’t we silly?” with a big grin on her face. During this time she would often see vivid images of her mother Cecile, her father Armand, and brother Roger, who had all passed before her. She said they were coming to get her. I found this fascinating, because when I would try to lead her into guided imagery she would always say that she couldn’t bring her mind to create images and see things.

There’s a fierceness to living life. It’s a bitch, and yes, sometimes you need to be one. The greatest lesson she taught me is to realize that I am loved and cherished. To be interested in others from all walks of life, and not be so concerned with my self. And most of all- to be silly.

Here’s to you, Mom.

Posted on what would have been your 68th birthday: February 20, 2012.

Steve with Birthday Cake!

I have mixed feelings about the topic of Anti-Aging. There is a beauty that can shine through as one ages and I relish the golden years a time to just slow it all down. But it does seem like too many people age before their time and live a life way below their potential. Science and optimal nutrition is on the verge of a major breakthrough with reversing aging. The company that I’ve been working with for the past five years, Isagenix has recently partnered up with Dr. Bill Andrews a leading scientist in the field of Telomere research. Our Telomeres shorten as we age. There like little coils in our cells and as we age they shorten. Simple put, if you can find a way to lengthen the Telomeres the cells become healthier and the body more robust and younger.

I do desire to age slowly and maybe even live into my hundreds. But it has to be with vitality and a spring to my step.  Isagenix has really helped with this especially with low calorie shakes and occasional cleansing. I once heard that there is only one disease and two primary causes. The one disease is the breakdown of the cell and when cells breakdown all kinds of health issues will arise. The two causes to this breakdown is too much toxicity in the cells and not enough nutrients being adsorbed by our cells. Isagenix provides full body nutritional cleansing and replenishment systems that helps the body to rid itself of cellular toxicity and at the same time enhance the ability of the cells to up- take more nutrients. Make sense?

This is such an inspiring story about Jill who tried and documented 20 times that she went on a diet and failed. She never gave up and now has such an inspiring story to share. She  transformed from the inside out! Watch Jills Inspiring Story! Make sure to have some tissue near by! (:

Bon Fire Structure

We had such a wonderful fire ceremony this past Sunday at Peter Miller’s beautiful farm, which is only a short drive from ClearPoint. Peter and I, along with friends, have been working on clearing the woods of dead trees and downed branches. With this material we built a huge pyramid structure 25′ high. Later in the evening it was a towering inferno 40′ to 50′ high.

Peter told me that as he’s gotten older, he feels inspired to leave behind a reminder of his Lithuanian routes that honors ceremony and nature’s splendor. A few years back he surveyed his land to find the perfect spot to build the sacred circle. He got out his backhoe and started with a circle of boulders, each one placed 33′ from the center. When he was finished, he had unknowingly placed 33 boulders around the circle.

Entrance to sacred circle

In the center he set a tall yet slender sight boulder where you can look out to see the Equinox line that matches the path of the setting and rising sun. On the west side of the circle is a fire altar. The entrance is fitted with an arch- way and a charming figure made of twigs and stone.

In Lithuanian culture, making sure that there’s an oak tree within the center is crucial, as the mighty oak is what connects the heavens to the earth and vice versa. In certain parts of Lithuania, oak trees are so sacred that roads are built around them.

Peter has an incredible story and heritage to share. He feels that many of us have forgotten about our ancestral and community building traditions. We can take time to honor nature, the unseen, and each other.

Peter is welcoming everyone.

Natalie Shope Griffin was our guest shaman who is trained in the traditional Peruvian ceremony. She is an incredible guide who fully embodies her work. She shares with passion  and deep reverence the Peruvian tradition of Fire Ceremony. The first part of the ceremony is making the Despacho prayer bundle. Natalie had some great helpers with this, as the children gathered around the blanket to help out.

Making the Despacho

In this prayer bundle called a Despacho, we use elements of nature to anchor our personal prayers and prayers for the healing of the Earth and all of its inhabitants.  Then we dispatch our prayers to Spirit on the smoke from our sacred fire.

In the Sacred Circle

When we came together inside the circle we started with  singing the Witchi Tai Tai song  to honor the water spirits deep within the earth. “Come and make this fire friendly, dear water spirits.” This is done so that when you go to the fire, get down on your knees and release what ever is no longer serving you, you can safely reach into the fire to pull in its transformation energy, it also helps to come with a full heart.

Youngest and Oldest

This was a beautiful moment during the closing of the circle where our youngest and our oldest elder, 86 years young, Kirby Judd assisted Natalie in placing the final prayers into the fire.

Lighting the BIG fire!

A sacred being came out from the woods with a lit torch that was carried down to ignite the big fire. It was an awesome sight to witness.

I keep bringing my mind back to the ceremony where I left behind some of my residual fears and worries. I see the fire in my minds eye and feel the courage and strength that I asked for. The fire keeps me centered, full of passion with a glow and warmth in my heart. The fire ceremony united traditions, celebrated beauty, honored ancestors and created space for community to gather. Ah ho!

The full album from this event can be found here.

Sunday December 11, 2011

5:00-8:00pm

Tickets are only $15 in advance. $20 at the door.

Children under 16 are free.

Effulgence San Pedro Flower and Rose by Shannon McCarthy

This is our premier show of the year! Just one night where local artists get together and put on a memorable art experience.

There will be paintings, story telling, poetry readings, photography and film. Nutritious and delicious food will be served.

This year’s show will feature the release of Shannon’s Rainbow Dragon 2012 Calendar.

You’ve got to hear the story behind this one. (:

Shannon sharing a story.

How to register and receive your gift.

Every year Shannon gifts party-cipatants something special. This year we will need to know your date of birth with the year. Please include this with your registration.

Purchase tickets online. (not sure why this button is so large)  (:

Number of Tickets

1 Ticket $15.00 USD 2 Tickets $30.00 USD 3 Tickets $45.00 USD 4 Tickets $60.00 USD

Purchase tickets by mail or phone.

Mail check to ClearPoint Center 259 East Street Stafford Springs, CT 06076

Call Steve at 860-684-3994.

We looking forward to seeing you!

Best wishes, Steve & Shan