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Hi we're Ben & Cassie, founders of Soul Fit NYC, a wellness company dedicated to creativity, self expression and healing for all people on the planet.
Early this year our friend Richard Miller, a brilliant Brazilian guitarist approached us about a concern and idea he had to solve it. He told us a little known fact: over 60% of professional musicians are forced to end their careers early due to injury. Richard knows that it doesn't have to be that way. Rather than feeling sorry for himself and those affected by injury, he took action. He created an idea for a healing retreat in the healing land of Costa Rica, especially for guitarists. It's called "Balanced Guitar." It's a retreat that addresses injury prevention through balance. With yoga, surging, Tai Chi, massage, guitar instruction and healing food, Richard knows he could make a difference.
We loved the idea! Like Richard, Cassie and I saw the possibility of this retreat and the huge impact and possitive benefits this retreat could have for anyone who participated (musicians or not). We hit the ground running and made Richards dream a reality.
This January 5th-13th, Balanced Guitar will happen in the healing land of Nosara, Costa Rice. Students from all walks of life and economic backgrounds will study guitar technique from brilliant teachers like Freddie Bryant (Professional Guitarist, Professor at Berklee School of Music & Tai Chi instructor) & Richard Miller (professor at Columbia and Driectoe of Programming for the Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance in NYC).
Iyengar Yoga will be taught by master teacher Rosa Santana. Thai Massage will be provided by Cassie Fireman. Surfing lessons will be taught by Richard Miller himself. Organic, home cooked meals will be cooked by local, Costa Rican chef: Robin.
All this costs money and time. We have very little time remaining and we have more money to raise. We especially want to raise money to help send students to our retreat who can't afford it on their own.
Please consider making a donation today. No amount is too small (or large) to make a difference.
If if you or someone you know would like to attend the retreat, we have a few spots left. Check out our website at www.BalancedGuitar.com or email ben@soulfit.nyc for more information.
Pura Vida,
Ben & Cassie
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