August 6, 2011
Invited in Paris
Edwige spent four years in the US with her family and enjoyed her stay travelling around the various states. She taught French in associations, schools and language companies. During those years she met many American people and discovered the American culture and the way of life from inside.
Back in France now and settled in Paris, she would love to facilitate the stay of visitors who are looking for an inside view into this busy and beautiful city.
With INVITED IN PARIS, she hopes to offer a personalized stay in the city of light. Based on your budget, personal interest and expectation, Edwige would like to help you define the best possible stay in Paris.
Ready to help on:
-General Dos and dont’s
-Transportation, metro tickets, taxi
-Accomadation, typical restaurants and cafes advice
-Historical guided tours, museum entrance
-Wine tour, local curiositioes, special requests
-Child care, baby sitting
By sharing with them her local perspective, she hopes that her guests will leave with a better understanding of the Parisian way of living.
July 1, 2011
PARIS : Go Karting
A go-kart is a small four-wheeled vehicle. Go-karts come in all shapes and forms, from motorless models to high-powered racing machines, some, like Superkarts, being able to beat racing cars on long circuits.
Gravity racers, usually referred to as soap-box carts, are the simplest type of go-karts. They are propelled by gravity, with some races taking place down a single hill.
Besides traditional kart racing, many commercial enterprises offer karts for rent, often called “recreational” or “concession” karts. The tracks can be indoor or outdoor. Karts are rented by sessions (10 to 15 minutes usually), they use sturdy chassis completed with dedicated bodywork providing driver safety.
Karting is commonly perceived as the stepping stone to the higher and more expensive ranks of motorsports.
It can prepare the driver for high-speed wheel-to-wheel racing by helping develop quick reflexes, precision car control, and decision-making skills.
June 18, 2011
Fly the L39 Albatros Jet Fighter in Paris
A fighter aircraft is a military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat with other aircraft, as opposed to a bomber, which is designed primarily to attack ground targets by dropping bombs. The hallmarks of a fighter are its small size, speed and maneuverability.
Modern jet fighters are predominantly powered by one or two turbofan engines, and are equipped with a radar as the primary method of target acquisition. Armament consists primarily of air-to-air missiles, they can also employ air-to-surface missiles, as well as guided and unguided bombs.
The Aero L-39 Albatros is a high-performance jet trainer aircraft developed in Czechoslovakia to meet requirements for a “C-39″ during the 1960s to replace the L-29 Delfín. It was the first of the second-generation jet trainers, and the first turbofan-powered trainer produced, and was later updated as the L-59 Super Albatros and as the L-139 (prototype L-39 with engine Garrett TFE731).
The Albatros – the most widely used jet trainer in the world – is versatile, seeing duty in light-attack missions as well as in basic and advanced pilot training.
June 4, 2011
PARIS: Self Defense Course
While for most of us our lives are largely peaceful it is likely that you have found yourself in difficult situations, and know people close to you who have personally experienced violence.
Even if you may never face physical threat from another human the consequences of such a scenario can be so serious and unpleasant that it is well worth preparing yourself in advance.
You may have never studied any martial arts before, or you may want a realistic approach that covers a spectrum from communication to simple practical methods that work in chaotic stress of violence.
Physical self defense is the use of physical force to counter an immediate threat of violence. Such force can be either armed or unarmed. In either case, the chances of success depend on a large number of parameters, related to the severity of the threat on one hand, but also on the mental and physical preparedness of the defender.
Self-defense, self-defence or private defence is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one’s property or the well-being of another from physical harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions, but the interpretation varies widely.
Self-defense is Nature’s eldest law.
~ John Dryden
June 3, 2011
BRUSSELS: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (or cognitive behavioral therapies or CBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach, a talking therapy, that aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure.
The title is used in diverse ways to designate behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and to refer to therapy based upon a combination of basic behavioral and cognitive research.
CBT includes a variety of approaches and therapeutic systems; some of the most well known include cognitive therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy and multimodal therapy. Defining the scope of what constitutes a cognitive–behavioral therapy is a difficulty that has persisted throughout its development.
CBT may involve various treatments including psycho-education, assertiveness training, social skills training, cognitive restructuring, behavioural modification, and exposure techniques.
The central idea of CBT is that emotional upset arise from the way we interpret the things that happen to us. Therefore cognitions (i.e. thinking) are an important target for therapy and change.
There are many different ways of conducting therapy. In CBT the therapist and client work together to identify and examine problematic thinking and behavioural patterns.
“People are disturbed not by things but by the views which they take of them”
-(Epictetus)
May 20, 2011
PARIS:Driving Lessons
A Driving Licence is an official document certifying that the holder is suitably qualified to drive a motor vehicle or vehicles.
Driving a car or a motorcycle is a pleasure for many. It is just refreshing to drive on a long, perhaps, lonely road, and de-stress out clogged minds with the gushing wind and clean, unpolluted weather on the countryside.
We offer a course conducted in English designed to prepare a candidate to take both the written test and the driving test.
Through individualized instruction you will learn the rules of the road and how to recognize trick questions, thus greatly improving your chances of successfully passing the test in the shortest amount of time.
We understand that most foreigners living in PARIS already know how to drive, but the four hours of practical driving are compulsory to familiarize you with the inspector’s requirements.
May 7, 2011
PARIS: Guided Wine Tastings
April 22, 2011
PARIS: Customized Cruises
In recent years, the number of cruise lines, and cruise options, has expanded which is indicative of an overall trend in the travel world. Themed-cruises such as family cruises, singles’ cruises and golf cruises are available for travelers seeking a unique brand of fun and relaxation.
No matter the reason for choosing one, a cruise is a great value, offering relaxation and fun in a family-friendly atmosphere with good food and entertainment all in one unique location.
We all have our own idea on the ideal cruise in Paris. For some it’s a cruise at twilight in May, for others it is when Paris is snowy. Some people want to see the historical district, others want to see the West side of the Capital and go even outside of the city limits.
You can sail for 1h, 2h, 3h with stops, while enjoying a cocktail or seated dinner on board… everything is possible. You can create your own cruise with us.
PARIS: Emotional Freedom Techniques Therapy
EFT is a relatively recent therapeutic process that combines the ancient knowledge of the energy meridians from Chinese medicine with modern change awareness.
The EFT technique is a form of psychological acupressure that utilises a gentle, safe and non-invasive tapping technique in place of needles to stimulate traditional Chinese acupuncture points. It helps you to achieve your goals by removing your own blocks to success.
By restoring balance to the body’s energy system EFT can relieve psychological stress and physical pain as well as allowing the body and mind to resume their natural healing abilities.
This is a cutting edge therapeutic technique that helps to heal and integrate old energy patterns and traumas that are affecting you now.
April 13, 2011
PARIS: Yoga Classes and Retreats
Yoga is part metaphysics and part philosophy, with a strong physical base.
Yoga is about seeking the universal truth through simple practices, body rituals and techniques that tie in to its fundamental theme of yoking (connecting) the body with the infinite spirit of the universe. Indeed, the word “yoga” itself comes from the Sanskrit “yuj,” which means to yoke or to join.’
Natural Yoga Centre is a Healing Centre, where we offer Yoga Retreats in France, Workshops and Mind and Body Treatments to enhance this union of the mind and body.
Yoga Centre’s Gentle classes are suitable for people who have never practiced Yoga before, or who have limited experience. It is also ideal for those returning to exercise maybe after an injury or illness.
At the Natural Yoga Centre we offer mediation & pranayama classes and workshops for those who wish to deepen their Yoga practice.
This is an ideal way to learn more about the relaxing and health benefits of regular meditation and pranayama practice.
Our Yoga Retreats in France aim to connect your body, mind and soul together in the heart of the beautiful Massif du Sancy Mountain Range.
Relaxing,calming and invigorating Yoga Retreats aim to enhance your physical and emotional well being.
