A Modern Tea 2011

In our Wellness Room, guests will be able to receive hand, neck and back massages, as well as participate in Reiki.

Sit back and enjoy a hand massage courtesy of the practitioners from Uzima Wellness Center in addition to sooothing aromatherapy.

Enjoy a relaxing and/or invigorating neck/back massage from therapeutic massage therapists. Therapeutic massage is designed to soothe the muscles and stimulate relaxation.

Reiki is a Japanese technique used for stress reduction and relaxation, which also promotes healing. It is made up of two words – Rei which means God’s wisdom and Ki which is life force.

Sugar Rush
High intake of added sugars can lead to obesity, an increased risk for high blood pressure and other risk factors that can lead to heart disease and stroke. This fun and interactive workshop is designed to raise awareness of this growing problem.

The Woman's Heart: So Different than a Man´s
Dr. John A. Elefteriades, the 2011 A Modern Tea keynote speaker and also the chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Yale University School of Medicine, will discuss the differences between a woman’s heart when compared to a man’s.

Tea Tasting Workshop
Many teas like green, black and oolong are rich in polyphenols, which is a type of antioxidant. In this workshop, guests learn about the detoxifying effects of antioxidants and how they protect cells from free radicals, which helps prevent blood clots, atherosclerosis and certain types of cancer.

Wine Tasting Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll be able to sample organic wines from around the world that are high in antioxidants. You’ll learn how to properly discern the fruits and flowers of the wines on our tasting menu. Not only will you be educated on how to read a wine label, you’ll also find out the difference between biodynamic, green and organic wines.

Line Dancing
Aerobic dance is a great way to maintain a healthy heart. Join us in the ballroom this year for instructional line dancing. While many genres of music are compatible with line dancing, we plan to focus on pop. Presented by Ronald Hobson.

Bra Fitting
Eighty-five percent of women wear the wrong bra size, which can be uncomfortable and even painful. In this workshop, Betty Golomb, owner of Saxon-Kent Lingerie in Orange, will help you look and feel your best by showing you how to get a proper fit for all of your undergarments.