Americans are Downward Dogging by the millions and Yahoo.com Wellness Expert David Romanelli knows why: the core philosophy of the ancient Eastern World, being present and in the moment, works wonders in ways both ancient and modern.
David Romanelli places great emphasis on creating and understanding "The Moment,” those instances where mind, spirit, body, and senses converge to reveal incredible clarity and beauty. At the podium, David defines three ancient forms of strength necessary to ward off distraction and live fully in the moment. One with access to the present moment is a healthier, more productive professional, a more attentive parent, and a more loving partner.
One need not commit to yoga, become a vegetarian, or toss the TV in order to discover the power of now. David teaches how everyday passions (exotic chocolate, fine wine, and great music) are accessible gateways to the present moment. Why chocolate?
After graduating college, David Romanelli discovered yoga and soon thereafter opened his own chain of studios (AtOneYoga.com) with his thoroughly “Yeah Dave” attitude, melding mainstream grooves (like the Grateful Dead) with the ancient practice to help open doors to new students. David then joined forces with 2007 Entrepreneur Magazine’s Woman of the Year Katrina Markoff to create the Yoga + Chocolate experience which has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Newsweek, and The New York Times. In addition to Yoga + Chocolate, David has co-created Yoga + Wine and Yoga + Country Music for his ever-popular nationwide Livin’ the Moment tour. David visited 25 cities in 2009 to launch his debut book, Yeah Dave’s Guide to Livin’ the Moment: Getting to Ecstasy through Wine, Chocolate and Your Ipod Playlist (Random House) which in June was the #1 ranked book on the Amazon.com Self-Help Bestseller List.
David Romanelli brings his unique blend of spirituality with a rock ‘n roll sensibility to his teachings, and proves in all he does that the core of “enlightenment” is “lighten” (as in up). David lives and teaches in the Los Angeles area.
1 HOUR SPEECH
As a 15 year old, David Romanelli went with his dad to Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. What started as a dreamy night turned into an increasingly modern dilemma. His dad made David leave early from the game to beat the traffic in the parking lot. Shortly thereafter, they missed one of the most dramatic moments in sports history, Kirk Gibson’s dramatic game-winning home run. It’s happening to all of us. Whether partially present at a child’s school play, barely responsive to a spouse’s bad day, or fully unaware of a full moon’s rays, we are missing important moments in our lives…not because we don’t care, but because we’re so busy.
In his one hour Livin’ the Moment speech, David touches the strength necessary to ward of distraction and live in the moment.
The audience will enjoy a tasting of exotic Vosges chocolates while enjoying sports highlights, movie clips, a sample yoga posture, and the irreverent humor that paves the path for Dave’s genre-busting debut book.
SPEECH + YOGA SESSION
Add a live yoga session to any speech. What better way to follow up the speech than with physical experience with plenty of take-home tools. David has been teaching yoga for a decade. His tried and true approach allows participants to break thru barriers in the mind and body. Yoga converts tension to energy in turn creating a renewed sense of passion, focus and belief.
In the yoga class, David combines mainstream music (from Sinatra to the Rolling Stones) with a mentally and physically engaging experience to deliver the participant to a deeply present moment. The yoga stimulates real life intensity and teaches the participant how to stay calm and breathe thru stress and pressure. For those who stereotype yoga as a meditative, woo-woo, overly spiritual practice, THINK AGAIN. This yoga class will feature just the right physical challenge, inspiring information, and easily accessible relaxation techniques that can be practiced anytime, anywhere.
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