Instructor Jinny Lok, BSc., MBA, is a food scientist and a raw food chef.  She has been promoting the benefits of raw food as well as recognized for assisting people make simple adjustments to their lifestyle and eating habits.  Back by popular demand, Jinny returns to Whole Foods Market as she shares her passion about the science principles behind raw living and demonstrating many ways to prepare tasty and fun raw dishes. 

Not sure how or when to stretch?  Want to know which stretches can prevent injury & improve your posture? 

We all know that stretching is important for injury prevention and posture, but when it comes to knowing which stretches are most important and when to do them, it can get down right confusing.  Join Michelle DeMarchi, Physiotherapist and Osteopathic Practitioner as she takes you through the basics of stretching.  You'll learn: 

• How and when to stretch properly
• Essential stretches you should be doing to prevent injury
• Essential stretches that will help improve posture
• How to incorporate a proper warm-up and stretching routine

Instructor Michelle DeMarchi, BSc.PT, DO(MP) is a Physiotherapist and Osteopath, and owner of PhysioPlus Health Group, a multidisciplinary clinic that integrates physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, massage therapy, athletic therapy, naturopathic medicine, holistic nutrition, pilates, life coaching and conseling. She has 17 years experience treating a wide variety of conditions including back and neck pain, sports injuries, tendonitis, arthritis, repetitive strain injuries, muscle and joint pain, and other types of orthopedic injuries and conditions.  For more information visit www.physioplushealth.com or call 416-760-8280

 Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

• Plan what, when and how they are going to start and progress
• Minimize any potential reactions to foods and how to recognize what is a food reaction
• What foods to introduce at what age
• What foods are available to buy from stores and what to look for in a baby food
• Why organic  

Instructor Lianne Phillipson-Webb Dip. ION RNCP is a Registered Nutritionist and the owner of Sprout Right (416-471-9267), a nutrition consulting service offering support to mothers-to-be, new mothers and their babies to improve their nutritional choices. For more information go to www.sproutright.com

Detox is a buzz word in todays society. It can be healthy but it can also be harmful. Learn about common conditions that can be helped by a gentle detox program. Fill out a questionnaire to asses your bodies need for a detox and common detox strategies.

Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND is the director of Essence of Health. She is an associate professor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and has a private practice at 2 clinics in the GTA. She has appeared in a 2 part- series on anti-aging on Global News, on CHUM FM, on 680 News and in various publications such as NOW magazine and Chatelaine. She has taken specialized courses in weight management and body composition, food intolerances, fertility, anti-aging and cosmetic rejuvenation acupuncture.  For more information please call 416 598 4999 or visit www.essenceofhealth.ca

Those that attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

What's included?

• What do you need to make baby food?
• How to combine foods to maximize nutrient content?
• What nutrients your baby needs at different stages of development?
• How to minimize and recognize potential reactions to foods.
• Why choose organic?
• What foods your baby may not be ready for or able to digest?
• How to properly store your homemade food?

Instructor Lianne Phillipson-Webb Dip. ION RNCP is a Registered Nutritionist and the owner of Sprout Right (416-471-9267), a nutrition consulting service offering support to mothers-to-be, new mothers and their babies to improve their nutritional choices. For more information go to www.sproutright.com

A poor diet, inactivity and obesity are risk factors for getting Type 2 Diabetes. During this class you will learn practical skills to cut your risks, your waist line and your budget.  Join Leehe from Whole Self Fitness to learn to prepare four delicious dishes and practical skills to apply to your kitchen.  Gain some efficient cooking techniques & ingredient substitution tips, with emphasis on how to make one creative preparation stretch across several meals.
 
Bring containers for leftovers and an apron or wear appropriate cooking apparel.
 
Check out the Whole Self Fitness blog (http://www.wholeselfwrites.blogspot.com) for sample recipes from previous classes.

About the Instructor: Leehe Lev is the owner of Whole Self Fitness which provides on-site fitness training and wellness workshops focusing on diabetes prevention. She has been offering classes at Whole Foods Market for three years. Her classes are interactive, informative and fun! For more information on Whole Self Fitness visit: www.wholeself.ca

Are you tired of living in constant pain?  Did you expect it to go away with time but it's been longer than you can remember and your pain is still there?

Does your pain come and go but now it comes more often and forgets to go?  Were you ever told that you need to learn to live with it?

Are you under the assumption that it is part of "normal" aging?  Are you ready for an alternative non-drug, non-surgical approach that might in fact give you your life back?

After attending this workshop, you will know if your pain is in fact physical in nature, in contrast to an emotional or chemical problem. The vast majority of problems are physical and if yours is physical, you have a great chance of being helped with a physical solution.  That is the good news.

The rest you will learn in the workshop and I am sure that the information can actually change your life.

Instructor: Dr. Judy Rosenberg Ben-Israel has been in private practice for 30 years (Chiropractic) and has treated over 10,000 patients for stress related illness.  416-964-2056.

Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

Eating for the Earth - healthy planet, healthy bodies.

Celebrate Earth Day with us by lowering your food print. Learn how to choose planet-friendly fare that's good for your health too! Today's gentle-on-the-earth-and-arteries menu starts with a Citrus Kale Salad and a Creamy Carrot-dill soup, both packed with antioxidants and fibre. The centerpiece features whole wheat spaghetti Florentine, followed by a sweet treat of vegan chocolate mousse. A brochure produced by the Toronto Vegetarian Association highlighting the impact of our food choices on the environment will be provided. 

This series brought to you by Whole Foods Market in cooperation with the Toronto Vegetarian Association.

Join health coach Nimisha Raja of Evolving Appetites (evolvingappetites.com) as she takes your taste buds on an exotic journey of flavours from around the world. Nimisha is a Heart Health Speaker for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (pcrm.org) and an Education Alliance Member of The Cancer Project (cancerproject.org).

All menus are 100% plant based, low fat and full of fibre. You'll receive copies of the recipes to take home, and sample everything we make in class. Nimisha's teaching style is fun and relaxed, and she always provides additional resources for you to explore after class. She'll explain the nutrient value of the ingredients in each recipe and answer your nutrition related questions.

Series dates: April 22, May 6, 20 & 27.  Register early to avoid disappointment.

There are certain foods that contain properties which help facilitate your body's fat burning process. Yafa Sakkejha will share what they are, explain the most efficient ways to burn body fat, debunk myths, and provide recipes for meals that will help slim down your waistline.

Presented by Yafa Sakkejha, owner of House of Verona Health Resort in Blue Mountain.

Those that attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

• How to start introducing foods with more texture and finger foods.
• What to include in your baby's diet that covers vitamin and mineral needs.
• Ideas and recipes of what to make including new foods like beans and lentils.
• Keeping your baby interested in a variety of foods.
• Great ideas of 'super foods' as finger foods.
• Maximize on the textures that your baby likes.

Eat right for your heart under the Sultan's tent.

95% of heart disease is preventable and even reversible through good nutrition. Learn how to keep the cardiologist away in this fun and tasty class. Tonight's heart healthy menu starts with a Middle Eastern Fatoush Salad with a minty lemon dressing, followed by a tantalizing roasted red pepper and lentil soup. The main event is Moroccan Chickpeas served over quinoa. We'll finish off with sweet treat of dried fruit salad that will wow your taste buds and keep your arteries squeaky clean.

This series brought to you by Whole Foods Market in cooperation with the Toronto Vegetarian Association.

Join health coach Nimisha Raja of Evolving Appetites (evolvingappetites.com) as she takes your taste buds on an exotic journey of flavours from around the world. Nimisha is a Heart Health Speaker for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (pcrm.org) and an Education Alliance Member of The Cancer Project (cancerproject.org).

All menus are 100% plant based, low fat and full of fibre. You'll receive copies of the recipes to take home, and sample everything we make in class. Nimisha's teaching style is fun and relaxed, and she always provides additional resources for you to explore after class. She'll explain the nutrient value of the ingredients in each recipe and answer your nutrition related questions.

Series dates: April 22, May 6, 20 & 27.  Register early to avoid disappointment.

Anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations and emotions can all be affected by your body as well as your mind. There are everyday foods and commonly used supplements that can help balance your brain chemistry and improve your overall health. Learn about what to eat and what to avoid as well as my top 5 supplements for your body, mind and soul.

Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND is the director of Essence of Health. She is an associate professor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and has a private practice at 2 clinics in the GTA. She has appeared in a 2 part- series on anti-aging on Global News, on CHUM FM, on 680 News and in various publications such as NOW magazine and Chatelaine. She has taken specialized courses in weight management and body composition, food intolerances, fertility, anti-aging and cosmetic rejuvenation acupuncture.  For more information please call 416 598 4999 or visit www.essenceofhealth.ca

Those that attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

Mamma Mia! - Vegan Italian

Join us for an indulgent Italian feast impressive enough to impress even the staunchest meat aficionados - all made with healthy ingredients and loaded with flavour.  We start with Cleopatra salad (healthier than Caesar), with dairy-free "parmesan" type sprinkles, followed by a hearty Minestrone soup. And what Italian meal would be complete without garlic bread? Except this one will be a "good-for-you" version. For our main course, we'll make mouth-watering mock ricotta/spinach/roasted pepper lasagna that any Italian would be proud to serve.

This series brought to you by Whole Foods Market in cooperation with the Toronto Vegetarian Association.

Join health coach Nimisha Raja of Evolving Appetites (evolvingappetites.com) as she takes your taste buds on an exotic journey of flavours from around the world. Nimisha is a Heart Health Speaker for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (pcrm.org) and an Education Alliance Member of The Cancer Project (cancerproject.org).

All menus are 100% plant based, low fat and full of fibre. You'll receive copies of the recipes to take home, and sample everything we make in class. Nimisha's teaching style is fun and relaxed, and she always provides additional resources for you to explore after class. She'll explain the nutrient value of the ingredients in each recipe and answer your nutrition related questions.

Series dates: April 22, May 6, 20 & 27.  Register early to avoid disappointment.

A Healthy Taste of Thai

Nimisha spent two months in Thailand tasting her way around the country from islands in the south to the mountains in the north. Join us tonight to learn how to enjoy the exotic flavours of Thai without excessive fat. We'll start with refreshing rice paper salad rolls and a spicy peanut dipping sauce, followed by a rich red coconut veggie curry over jasmine brown rice. We'll finish up with a tropical fruit salad for dessert.

This series brought to you by Whole Foods Market in cooperation with the Toronto Vegetarian Association.

Join health coach Nimisha Raja of Evolving Appetites (evolvingappetites.com) as she takes your taste buds on an exotic journey of flavours from around the world. Nimisha is a Heart Health Speaker for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (pcrm.org) and an Education Alliance Member of The Cancer Project (cancerproject.org).

All menus are 100% plant based, low fat and full of fibre. You'll receive copies of the recipes to take home, and sample everything we make in class. Nimisha's teaching style is fun and relaxed, and she always provides additional resources for you to explore after class. She'll explain the nutrient value of the ingredients in each recipe and answer your nutrition related questions.

Series dates: April 22, May 6, 20 & 27.  Register early to avoid disappointment.

It can be frustrating to watch a husband or child continue to eat junk food, after you've spoken to them several times, and have only their best interests at heart. Yafa Sakkejha will share the top tactics that are effective at getting even the youngest children and oldest men to reach for carrots instead of chips.

Presented by Yafa Sakkejha, owner of House of Verona Health Resort in Blue Mountain.

Those that attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

Looking to free yourself from excess tension and improve your posture? Learn to move with greater ease and efficiency with the help of the Alexander Technique.  Join Tanya Bénard, Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique, to find out why for over 100 years, people have relied on the Technique to address excess tension, especially in the neck and back, improve ease and freedom of movement, increase energy and vitality, and enhance the abilities of athletes and performing artists.  See for yourself how this educational approach can empower you to transform tension, stand tall, and feel better.  For more information, please visit www.alexandertech.ca.

Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

When one is depressed, it can seem like there is no end in sight, and no viable solution. Don't give up: nutrition and exercise are powerful enough to dramatically change your life. Yafa Sakkejha will share testimonials of regular people who went from being suicidal and taking multiple depression medications, to living a happy, stable life, free of drugs. Yafa has personally lifted her own depression through lifestyle changes, and will share the top doctor-advocated ways that you can too.

Presented by Yafa Sakkejha, owner of House of Verona Health Resort in Blue Mountain.

Those that attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

If your community group needs meeting space, Whole Foods Market has their classroom available free of charge. The room can accommodate 20 people. For more information, contact jim.empey@wholefoods.com