Join this insightful presentation to discover how your breathing habits directly impact your health, performance, and overall well-being. Learn how breathing is not just an automatic process, but a behavior shaped by your mind and body, influencing physical and emotional health. Explore tools like the Capnometer, which provides real-time feedback on your breathing patterns, and learn practical tips to improve your breathing every day. After the presentation, visit the "Breath Optimization" booth to book a short breathing assessment, available all weekend!

Health and wellness have always been central in my life, shaping my roles as a woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and active community member. For over 37 years, I’ve practiced yoga, reiki, meditation, and mindfulness, exploring how these practices promote inner growth and healing. My passion for breathwork inspired me to deepen my knowledge. I trained as a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator with Pause Breathwork, where I learned how breath supports the body’s natural healing. This curiosity also led me to study the effects of breathing patterns on both body and mind, and I earned my certification as a “Breathing Behavior Analyst” (CBBA) from the Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences. Breath is one of the most powerful tools we have. By letting the body “breathe itself,” we open pathways to better health, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

Stress, nutrition, toxins, and lifestyle can all impact our hormonal function, for better or worse. Without the appropriate approach and education, this chapter of life can be challenging, complex, and confusing for many women.  Women now can be empowered with knowledge, choice, science backed strategies, and support so they can navigate this transition with confidence and more ease. In this  discussion you will learn to take charge of your hormonal cycle and ease gracefully through perimenopause and menopause by focusing on nutrition, lifestyle and mindset.

David has been teaching yoga and meditation for over 20 years and is the visionary behind DoYogaWithMe.com. His journey began in his teens with a debilitating back injury, followed by chronic anxiety and depression, that served as a catalyst for a life-long quest to harness and channel energy in a way that empowers individuals to lead, inspire, and live healthier lives.

Fiji has been a wellness educator for over 2 decades, and is a living example of the healing power of yoga. She has studied yoga, ayurveda, nutrition, fitness, and coaching in depth and brings her lived experience to the classes, workshops, and retreats she leads globally . Her new comprehensive program, Mindful about Menopause, is empowering women around the world with knowledge, support and science backed strategies to thrive during this hormonal transition.

Traditional medicine is no longer just folklore.  In recent decades, the use of natural and traditional remedies in clinical practice in the “western world” has increased and shows no sign of slowing down.  Modern science is now validating, at a rapid pace, many of the known traditional medicines.  Modern science has also helped to improve purity, potency and overall quality of said medicines.  Life in 2024 is unlike any other time in history, and with it comes heightened levels of stress for many people.  When stress is chronic and unmanaged it can wreak havoc in the body, but there are many ways to combat this stress; and the use of high-quality natural supplements that work with your body can help steer you on a new path of better health and wellness.

Adam O’Meara has worked in the Health and Wellness industry for over 15 years, and has been part of the PURICA team for over a decade. He is an outdoor enthusiast and accomplished high-performance athlete in the world of Ironman Triathlon. PURICA Nutraceuticals and Medicinal Mushrooms were key parts of his training and recovery before joining the PURICA team in 2014.  A captivating educator with a genuine passion for enhancing everyday health, wellness and physical performance naturally, he is driven to share his knowledge with others.

Traditional medicine is no longer just folklore.  In recent decades, the use of natural and traditional remedies in clinical practice in the “western world” has increased and shows no sign of slowing down.  Modern science is now validating, at a rapid pace, many of the known traditional medicines.  Modern science has also helped to improve purity, potency and overall quality of said medicines.  Life in 2024 is unlike any other time in history, and with it comes heightened levels of stress for many people.  When stress is chronic and unmanaged it can wreak havoc in the body, but there are many ways to combat this stress; and the use of high-quality natural supplements that work with your body can help steer you on a new path of better health and wellness.

Adam O’Meara has worked in the Health and Wellness industry for over 15 years, and has been part of the PURICA team for over a decade. He is an outdoor enthusiast and accomplished high-performance athlete in the world of Ironman Triathlon. PURICA Nutraceuticals and Medicinal Mushrooms were key parts of his training and recovery before joining the PURICA team in 2014.  A captivating educator with a genuine passion for enhancing everyday health, wellness and physical performance naturally, he is driven to share his knowledge with others.

This dynamic talk will introduce the audience to the fascinating science of how our cells influ-ence our emotions, behavior, and overall well-being. With a blend of humor, clear science, and practical insights, I’ll help attendees feel more connected to their bodies and inspired to prioritize their health. They’ll leave empowered and eager to engage with all of the booths at the show!

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Discover the remarkable story of how I overcame five years of chronic pain and so-called "permanent" nerve damage after a life-changing accident. In this empowering session, I'll share how falling from a roof left me injured and in constant pain—and how I found lasting relief and healing through holistic therapy practices.  You’ll learn about the groundbreaking methods I used to restore my body, mind, and spirit, defying medical expectations. Whether you’re struggling with chronic pain or supporting someone who is, this talk will offer hope, practical insights, and a path forward to reclaim your life.  Join me for an inspiring journey that proves healing is possible, even when it seems out of reach.

Lindsay Poff Ranson is a dedicated Holistic Therapist and Mindset Coach with a passion for empowering others to overcome chronic pain, mental health challenges, and elusive "mystery" illnesses. Her journey into holistic healing began when she faced life-altering diagnoses with bleak, lifelong prognoses—diagnoses she refused to accept as her reality. Today, Lindsay draws on her personal experience and professional expertise to help others transform their health and reclaim their lives, proving that healing is possible even when it seems out of reach.

Learn about Spiritual Anatomy as Petra explains her 21 year practice with Heartfulness Mediation which imparts heart-based meditation and relaxation to over 1 million practitioners worldwide. Her presentation includes an introduction video of Heartfulness Meditation, the practice, why do we meditate, what is unique about Heartfulness Meditation and a short relaxation/meditation session.

Petra Kixmoller is a Heartfulness trainer since 2016 and has practiced Heartfulness meditation since 2003. She lives in Victoria and has travelled to Heartfulness Centres in India,Denmark, Germany, US and Canada.Her background is in the theatre. She is presently working as an educational assistant in the Victoria school district