We spend over a trillion dollars a year in North America in health care, that it is often impossible for most people to grasp that such immense and widespread benefit could come from such a simple approach. This chart summarizes the benefits already experienced from this body of work.

Download the Free Azumio Stress Check App at your app store or click on the attached link

Test your sleep with the free Azumio Sleep Time App. This App is not anywhere near as accurate as the Azumio HRV Stress Check App, however it can provide some useful information at times.

If you use an alarm to wake up you can immediately begin to use this App to have more energy in the day. This App wakes you up when you're in light sleep as opposed to deep sleep. If we are jolted up by an alarm in deep sleep we are more likely to remain groggy and tired throughout the day. If we set the alarm for 7:30 am, it will pick the time from 7:00 am and on when we are in light sleep. In this way we wake up earlier and feel better rested. Just the simple use of this App will give most people the extra time they need in the day to complete Wellness Class homework, which consists of a daily 10 minute Mind & Spirit contemplative practice best done first thing in the morning upon waking.

From the lecture above, we can see that the Voyage To Betterment film DVD on its own had so many reported benefits that it could be likened to a Free Health Care System in a box. Even though it cost me years of effort and hundreds of thousands of dollars out of my own pocket to pay the expenses and for all the staff to create and market the film, some people expressed anger that we had the audacity to charge $20 for a DVD for something that can benefit so many people. In 2010 DVD sales plunged as free movies became widely available online for free. We did sell some DVD's but the cost to market each DVD was ten time higher than any sales received. So it would cost me about $200 in staffing, expenses and marketing costs to sell a $20 DVD. It was cheaper to give them away for free. So here is a video of our efforts to give away a Free Health Care System in a box.

It is very important to complete this 5 page self assessment now before viewing any lectures and beginning this wellness education. In this way we can document a baseline. Print this VTB Self Assessment PDF file in 3 holed paper and insert it into the Student Guide that follows in a subsequent lecture.

Many of the improvements happen progressively over time. If we do not take the time to take a Before Assessment and then monitor improvement by taking periodic after assessments we may not notice all the improvements. This is very useful motivator for students to continue to continuously improve. By documenting improvements with before and after self assessment all students will help all future students.

For example, if in due course we find that the first 100 people that had a common condition such as high blood pressure, adopt this work into their life, and after 90 days 95, no longer had high blood pressure, then we will have just documented that this educational approach was the most effective plan ever created to eliminate high blood pressure naturally.

Hence although the Before and After Self Assessments are anonymous and we will never use names we encourage students to share their results and all their improvements with us and we will use it in aggregate to help others.

Please seek the advice of your Medical or Naturopathic physician prior to making any changes to medication or lifestyle.

This overview provides the overall context of the Voyage to Betterment Unprogram for Wellness Class. The Voyage to Betterment Unprogram for Wellness Class is tried and true and proven effective. Over ten thousand people have already jumped on board the Voyage to Betterment. Everything is laid out for the student in this class to facilitate continuous improvement into perpetuity. Great care has been extended in ensuring the lectures and homework are complete and answers to the most frequently asked questions are now found within the content of this online class. This simplifies the class and makes it highly effective without the need for the ongoing time and expense of scheduling private mentoring sessions to answer common concerns.

Voyage to Betterment film trailer

The Voyage to Betterment 2nd trailer made after the release of the film

There were so many incredible acts of synchronicity experienced during the production of the Voyage to Betterment film. This allowed us to capture several things on film for the first time in history, which is not insignificant. In lectures and workshops we discuss the behind the scenes in ore detail. This is a clip of a short introduction made prior to film screenings that discussed some of the unbelievable things that came together to create the film.

This lecture is the start of the film Voyage to Betterment, first released to the public in November 2009

This is Part 1 of the Voyage to Betterment film chapter on Nutrition. Nutrition is introduced in the film as Principal Element Number 1. Viewers will see that the Voyage to Betterment Group was challenged to eat like a Primate, with at least 95% plant foods for a month. This is often such a major leap from a traditional way of eating that the group and viewers are exposed to some basic lessons on the benefits of eating this way.

This is Part 2 of the Voyage to Betterment film chapter on Nutrition. Nutrition is introduced in the film as Principal Element Number 1. Before and After blood tests will measure and reveal whether the VTB participants experienced any improvement to well being, and risk of developing illness.

Voyage to Betterment Film - The Body - Exercise

Voyage to Betterment film - The Body - Rest

Voyage to Betterment film - The Mind -Thoughts

Voyage to Betterment film - The Mind - Intentions

Voyage to Betterment film - The Mind - Attitude

Voyage to Betterment film - The Mind - Beliefs

Voyage to Betterment film - The Spirit - Grace

Voyage to Betterment film - The Spirit - Love

Voyage to Betterment film - The Spirit - Karma

This was saved for the end as it is the most critical of all the elements. We have all experienced that what goes around comes around. Christians say that every hair is counted and in the East they call it karma. In the film we show it as our State of Consciousness. It is our state of consciousness that attracts everything into our life and has the greatest influence on our experience of life and our level of health and happiness.

Please note the VTB Wellness Class Student Guide (VTB Workbook) described below is being replaced by the Samyana Course in Vitality Manual - A Lesson A Day for 90 Days Keeps the Doctor Away. The Course in Vitality is now available as Lesson 70 at the end of the online class. It is best to skip this student guide and simply download, print and complete the Samyana Course in Vitality when students get to Lesson 70.

VTB Wellness Class Student Guide:

Go out and purchase a 1" or 1.5" binder if you do not already have one then print this PDF File of the VTB Student Guide & Workbook on 3 holed paper and insert it into the binder. Part of the Workbook, is for taking notes, which is way, way better to do old school with pen and paper, rather than use an optional tablet, laptop or smartphone.

The Student Guide and Workbook is broken down into two parts. Part 1 is a Text Summary of the critical points and insights of the entire Voyage to Betterment body of work and all the instructions needed to complete the homework. Providing this overview in written form early in this online course provides students a road map so they can begin to make the lifestyle changes they wish to and begin to adopt the work into their life.

Part 2 is the Workbook that contains the 3 part ten minute per day homework exercises that helps us adopt the Mind & Spirit essence of the work into our lives and hence has the greatest value. A viewing of the Voyage to Betterment film together with this VTB Student Guide & Workbook is all that is needed to adopt the work into one's life.

There is only so much one can say in a 2 hour movie. All the Lectures associated with this online class that follow, including the Ten Principle Elements for Wellbeing audio book, the Cooking Class Workshop Video Lectures, and the Body Mind and Spirit Live Workshops, elaborate on the critical points revealed in the film and Student Guide and were designed to answer all the frequently asked questions. The lectures that follow the Student Guide and Workbook do not require any effort. Students can simply sit back and listen to the audio book and view the video lectures. In this way students familiarize themselves with the essence of the work, effortlessly.

There is mention in the guide of Angus Buchan in the film Faith like Potatoes. A short video clip of Buchan is included in the supplementary material of this lecture.

Just for fun take this test and guess the ages of the 7 celebrities featured in this document. Then after you take the test, if you wish you can see the video in the resources for more information.

The cooking class video workshop summarizes many of the lessons and approaches to eating like a primate that was taught to the original Voyage to Betterment group. What we eat does influence our well being and we proved its value with before and after blood tests. The Voyage to Betterment group was able to dramatically reduce their risk of developing illnesses and grew up to eight years biologically younger in only 30 days, hence its value ought not to be underestimated. Thanks to the power of editing, students herein, can view all the lessons, which is the equivalent of taking about 10 cooking classes, all in about 90 minutes.

The cooking class video workshop summarizes many of the lessons and approaches to eating like a primate that was taught to the original Voyage to Betterment group. What we eat does influence our well being and we proved its value with before and after blood tests. The Voyage to Betterment group was able to dramatically reduce their risk of developing illnesses and grew up to eight years biologically younger in only 30 days, hence its value ought not to be underestimated. Thanks to the power of editing, students herein, can view all the lessons, which is the equivalent of taking about 10 cooking classes, all in about 90 minutes.

The cooking class video workshop summarizes many of the lessons and approaches to eating like a primate that was taught to the original Voyage to Betterment group. What we eat does influence our well being and we proved its value with before and after blood tests. The Voyage to Betterment group was able to dramatically reduce their risk of developing illnesses and grew up to eight years biologically younger in only 30 days, hence its value ought not to be underestimated. Thanks to the power of editing, students herein, can view all the lessons, which is the equivalent of taking about 10 cooking classes, all in about 90 minutes.

The cooking class video workshop summarizes many of the lessons and approaches to eating like a primate that was taught to the original Voyage to Betterment group. What we eat does influence our well being and we proved its value with before and after blood tests. The Voyage to Betterment group was able to dramatically reduce their risk of developing illnesses and grew up to eight years biologically younger in only 30 days, hence its value ought not to be underestimated. Thanks to the power of editing, students herein, can view all the lessons, which is the equivalent of taking about 10 cooking classes, all in about 90 minutes.

The cooking class video workshop summarizes many of the lessons and approaches to eating like a primate that was taught to the original Voyage to Betterment group. What we eat does influence our well being and we proved its value with before and after blood tests. The Voyage to Betterment group was able to dramatically reduce their risk of developing illnesses and grew up to eight years biologically younger in only 30 days, hence its value ought not to be underestimated. Thanks to the power of editing, students herein, can view all the lessons, which is the equivalent of taking about 10 cooking classes, all in about 90 minutes.

The cooking class video workshop summarizes many of the lessons and approaches to eating like a primate that was taught to the original Voyage to Betterment group. What we eat does influence our well being and we proved its value with before and after blood tests. The Voyage to Betterment group was able to dramatically reduce their risk of developing illnesses and grew up to eight years biologically younger in only 30 days, hence its value ought not to be underestimated. Thanks to the power of editing, students herein, can view all the lessons, which is the equivalent of taking about 10 cooking classes, all in about 90 minutes.

The cooking class video workshop summarizes many of the lessons and approaches to eating like a primate that was taught to the original Voyage to Betterment group. What we eat does influence our well being and we proved its value with before and after blood tests. The Voyage to Betterment group was able to dramatically reduce their risk of developing illnesses and grew up to eight years biologically younger in only 30 days, hence its value ought not to be underestimated. Thanks to the power of editing, students herein, can view all the lessons, which is the equivalent of taking about 10 cooking classes, all in about 90 minutes.

The cooking class video workshop summarizes many of the lessons and approaches to eating like a primate that was taught to the original Voyage to Betterment group. What we eat does influence our well being and we proved its value with before and after blood tests. The Voyage to Betterment group was able to dramatically reduce their risk of developing illnesses and grew up to eight years biologically younger in only 30 days, hence its value ought not to be underestimated. Thanks to the power of editing, students herein, can view all the lessons, which is the equivalent of taking about 10 cooking classes, all in about 90 minutes.

The cooking class video workshop summarizes many of the lessons and approaches to eating like a primate that was taught to the original Voyage to Betterment group. What we eat does influence our well being and we proved its value with before and after blood tests. The Voyage to Betterment group was able to dramatically reduce their risk of developing illnesses and grew up to eight years biologically younger in only 30 days, hence its value ought not to be underestimated. Thanks to the power of editing, students herein, can view all the lessons, which is the equivalent of taking about 10 cooking classes, all in about 90 minutes.

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Filmed in front of a live audience, this full day Voyage To Betterment workshop was split in a morning session and afternoon session. The morning session was dedicated to the Body and the afternoon session to the Mind & Spirit. This lecture is the morning session. The Mind and Spirit lectures will follow later on in this class.

The essence of this body of work has not changed, however it has gone by many names. In 2012, this Voyage To Betterment workshop introduced this body of work to the public as the Body Mind Spirit Challenge. As soon as it was introduced it sold out quickly and it was necessary to host another four subsequent workshops to fill the demand.

Filmed in front of a live audience, this full day Voyage To Betterment workshop was split in a morning session and afternoon session. The morning session was dedicated to the Body and the afternoon session to the Mind & Spirit. This lecture is the morning session. The Mind and Spirit lectures will follow later on in this class.

The essence of this body of work has not changed, however it has gone by many names. In 2012, this Voyage To Betterment workshop introduced this body of work to the public as the Body Mind Spirit Challenge. As soon as it was introduced it sold out quickly and it was necessary to host another four subsequent workshops to fill the demand.

Filmed in front of a live audience, this full day Voyage To Betterment workshop was split in a morning session and afternoon session. The morning session was dedicated to the Body and the afternoon session to the Mind & Spirit. This lecture is the morning session. The Mind and Spirit lectures will follow later on in this class.

The essence of this body of work has not changed, however it has gone by many names. In 2012, this Voyage To Betterment workshop introduced this body of work to the public as the Body Mind Spirit Challenge. As soon as it was introduced it sold out quickly and it was necessary to host another four subsequent workshops to fill the demand.

Filmed in front of a live audience, this full day Voyage To Betterment workshop was split in a morning session and afternoon session. The morning session was dedicated to the Body and the afternoon session to the Mind & Spirit. This lecture is the morning session. The Mind and Spirit lectures will follow later on in this class.

The essence of this body of work has not changed, however it has gone by many names. In 2012, this Voyage To Betterment workshop introduced this body of work to the public as the Body Mind Spirit Challenge. As soon as it was introduced it sold out quickly and it was necessary to host another four subsequent workshops to fill the demand.

The end of the Live Workshop Body Section ends somewhat abruptly as we had to cut the last few minutes of the morning section of the live workshop for technical reasons, however it ends with a phrase that is significant and reiterates what it takes for anyone to experience the results and benefits that the Voyage to Betterment group experienced.... "if they apply this truth into their life"

This is an overview and introduction to the lectures in the Exercise Workshop

RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES

These are the 30 Range of Motion exercises demonstrated by Andrew, Bree and Dave in the morning session of the live workshop. These are the main range of motion exercises that would help provide overall physical balance and stability. In the live workshops, we showed the value of measuring improvement. An individual can simply rate themselves on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being worst and 10 being ideal range of motion. The ideal range of motion is demonstrated in the photos of this document. We work on the exercises that we worst at. If we are already at a range of motion of ten there is little need to do those exercise regularly. Instead we work on the exercises that we are worst at. Progressively it will improve and help correct imbalances. Simply select ten exercises from the 30 provided and do them everyday for a week. The following week select a new set of exercises and do them for a week. For continuous improvement, keep rotating the exercises in this fashion with focus on the ones we are worst at.

A 6 month progress table to record improvements in range of motion is included in the supplementary section of this lecture. Dave, in Voyage to Betterment, experienced an incredible physical transformation in only 30 days. Seven years later he continues to continuously improve and is committed to Cross Fit training. He found setting goals and keeping a record of improvement instrumental in ensuring he continues to improve. For those who wish to keep ongoing measurements, simply print the table and keep a record for your own use.

FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SYSTEMS

In conjunction with Range of Motion exercises we strongly recommend that all participants contact a local physiotherapist that is specifically trained in FMS "Functional Movement Systems". Physiotherapists trained in FMS, can provide a simple 5 minute physical assessment test, that will document, areas in the body that we are compensating for. In this way it makes weaknesses stand out. They will then provide some range of motion exercises specifically customized to suit a participants specific needs. Then after a couple months of doing these simple exercises the physiotherapist will take another test, document improvement, then provide new exercises to help continuously improve. The Functional Movement System is a genius type of system designed to help us continuously improve and reverse so many injuries that we previously thought were insurmountable. Please see the video, in this lecture for a 2 minute summary of Functional Movement Systems.

It is best to let go the belief that our bodies will break down because of sports or getting old.

The Functional Movement System may be the best thing ever created to help any individuals prevent or repair any injuries. This is not only for athletes. I strongly recommend that everyone take a functional movement screen that will immediately point out weaknesses that one day will likely create undesirable aches and pains.

We live in an era where surgery is often willingly accepted as a first or second choice instead of a last resort. Anyone that has any pain with backs, necks, knees, hips or any other part of the body make the Functional Movement System the first choice. It is also time and cost efficient. The pain and cost of a $50,00 hip surgery may be completely replaced by a few hundred bucks in functional movement screens from a physiotherapist.

The video shows the basic Functional Movement Screen. After the client takes this simple test, that may cost $40 or so, the results are input into the system and the client will receive a simple exercise routine customized to their exact needs. All clients have to do is do the 10 or 15 minutes of exercises Monday through Friday and in due course they will experience dramatic results. After a few weeks or few months a client can go back fro another screen which will show the improvement and provide the exercises for the next few months. This is probably the most effective and cheapest method ever developed for continuous physical improvement.

Even for those who have a regular athletic, exercise or Yoga practice, combining it with periodic functional movement screens will help take anyone to a whole new level of awesomeness.

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