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Vision and Neuroplasticity:
Transforming Our Physical, Emotional
and Psychological Maps
With Dr Sam Berne, Behavioural Optometrist,
internationally-known author, researcher & teacher
Dr. Sam Berne’s holistic approach to healing the eyes is based on the mind-body patterns
the eyes reveal. Neuroscience shows the eye pathway connects directly to the brain and
influences its function as well as the endocrine and nervous systems; that our primordial
development affects postural, visual, vestibular and cognitive patterns as adults. And
Chinese Medicine has long established the connection of the liver meridian to the eyes.
Sam’s teaching begins with guiding each participant in their self-discovery of visual patterns and imprints
they may be using as an adaptive response to stress, trauma and cultural conditioning.
Topics include:
• The Eye-Brain-Body Link as it relates to eye disease, focal ambient awareness, and perception
• The Visual-Vestibular Connection as it relates to gravity, balance , and orientation
• Color Therapy to open the peripheral vision, soften the survival response, and increase our neuroplastic
capability
• The Application of Medicinal Essential Oils to improve eye problems and general health conditions
• Continuum Movement to help integrate the dynamic interplay between eyes, the brain & the body
*We support, Seva.ca The Eye care Charity & Blindness prevention in developing countries.
About Dr. Berne:
Dr. Sam Berne is a faculty member at The Esalen Institute, He has written four insightful books and
produced a DVD on autism. He is licensed to practice Optometry in Hawaii and New Mexico. Visit his
websites at: www.DrSamBerne.com or www.newattention.net or watch him on the following youtube
links to sample his teaching:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAhNI2oazo0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0vbuBHWJiI
Sam is available for private sessions before the workshop. Contact Christi at visionwellness@cybermesa.
com to schedule. He will also have his books and medicinal essential oils for sale during the seminar.
WHERE: University of British Columbia 6000 Iona Drive.
Vancouver, BC V6T 1L4. Student accommodation is available at Carey Center,
5920 Iona Drive (next to the Theology school); Phone: 604.224.4308
WHEN: September 25, 26 & 27, 2015
Friday, September 25: 6–8:30pm; Saturday, September 26 & Sunday,
September 27, 9am–4:30pm (1 hour shared lunch break, please bring your
lunch). Hot beverages and light snacks will be provided.
REGISTER: Workshop Fee is $ 375 CND. Early bird rate of $335 CND
if received by August 5, 2015 (Participants only attending Friday night $30).
We regret that we do not accept credit cards. Refunds available if notification is
received by September 1, 2015, minus a $50 administrative fee.
Registration & Contact Person: Saskia Soeterik saskias@telus.net
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