Talk and Movement Experience
Never Fall Again! 
Richard Adelman
Tue, May 19, 12:30–2:30pm
Sala Quetzal
Biblioteca Pública
Insurgentes 25 
Donation 60 pesos 

Getting yourself grounded By Richard Adelman

Falling, or the fear of it, becomes an issue for many people as they age. In San Miguel, the unpredictable streets present a particular challenge. As you approach 60, the cobblestones can feel like an obstacle course. At this age many people begin to experience increased pain and stiffness, slower reflexes, weaker vision, diminished body awareness and poorer concentration. All of these interfere with gracefulness, adaptability and safety in walking.

An accident is not inevitable. At this event, you will learn guidelines to help you develop a realistic and “earthy” attitude, resulting in improved coping skills. This includes learning how to anticipate and prepare for difficulties by centering and grounding yourself before and during walking. You will experience a repetoire of very gentle movements to improve your head-to-toe body awareness, coordination and balance as you walk. Participation in the movements is optional—you are welcome to simply sit and watch.

The movement sequences are my personal synthesis from three disciplines: Feldenkrais, Pilates and Somatic Psychology. Commenting on Feldenkrais, anthropologist Margaret Mead said, “It is the most sophisticated method I have seen for the prevention and reversal of deterioration of function. We’re condemning millions of people to a deteriorated old age that’s not necessary.”

The approach combines common sense with advanced biological and psychological science and has helped many people move beyond fear, frustration and denial to stability, security and self-confidence. Dagmar Helman, an 80-year-old healing minister in San Miguel, said, “During the one and one-half years I have worked with him, Richard has helped me not to fall, to accept and deal with injuries dating back to World War II and to live joyfully in my aging body.”

If you have enjoyed reading the monthly Atención column, “Listening to Your Body,” this is an opportunity to meet and work together. During this event, I also talk briefly about how the work applies to a variety of movement, musculoskeletal and neurological difficulties, and will give a brief demonstration of hands-on tablework with an audience member.

In San Miguel, I work with patients privately at LifePath Retreats (www.lifepathretreats.com). Call 044 (415) 114-3069 or write richardadelman@gmail.com for more information about this event or private work.

Talk
Arsenic and fluorine in drinking water
Manuel Balderas de la Garza
Tue, May 26, noon
Sala Quetzal
Biblioteca Pública 
Donation 60 pesos


Purify water with solar energy


In an investigation by the United Nations, Mexico has the 108th position in a water quality study of 125 countries. Mexico is known for having water contaminated with arsenic.

The National Autonomous University of Mexico also has performed studies and found arsenic and fluorine in drinkable water in central and northern areas of the country, especially in the hydrographic basin in which San Miguel de Allende is located.

The seriousness of the problem is increased because the companies that purify domestic bottled water cannot eliminate these contaminants. The activated charcoal they generally use cannot eliminate either arsenic or fluorine.

Mexican scientist, Q.F.B. Manuel Balderas de la Garza, has invented a new system based on solar energy which eliminates arsenic and fluorine and gives you an ecological, drinkable water that helps you to save money and improve your family health through a process that imitates a natural cycle. This system has a very low maintenance cost. Bring your favorite water!