City of Albuquerque to Proclaim March 8-9, 2008 World Wellness Weekend!

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 6, 2008 -- The City of Albuquerque will be proclaiming March 8-9, 2008 World Wellness Weekend in Albuquerque. The all star event includes icons Deepak Chopra, Niurka, Marianne Williamson, and John Gray as well as fitness guru, Bill Phillips, founder of EAS and author of the world's bestselling fitness books, “Body for Life”and “Eating for Life”. As a special gift, Bill will be giving the two books away for free to everyone who attends his presentation.

Niurka will engage the audience with her energetic and entertaining presentation “Laws of Attraction – in Action!” at 2pm Sunday.

Adding another dimension to this health, wellness and sustainable living festival is the multi-faceted musician, activist and filmmaker Michael Franti. Michael will be performing in a special acoustic duo concert Sat. evening following Marianne Williamson. His powerful film, “I Know I’m Not Alone”, made in Iraq, Israel and, Palestine will be screened Sat. and Sun. as part of the World Wellness Expo.

This unique event begins at 9:30 am Saturday March 8 and runs through 8pm March 9 at The Albuquerque Convention Center. Other special guests include Rob Riopel of Peak Potentials Training, Brendon Burchard presenting “Life’s Golden Ticket”, and paradise’s new guardian, Ed Mercer, with Costa Rica’s Best Property. In addition there are over 80 other classes and workshops, a Wellness Expo with over 120 exhibitors and vendors, an international food court, and the opportunity to test drive the new Toyota Hybrids at the Toyota Mobile Hybrid Experience.

Registration begins at $15. You can get complete program information and register in advance online at www.worldwellness.org or by visiting BookWorks in Albuquerque. Expo day passes will be available at the door ($15). Kids under 12 admitted free to the Expo with an adult. It is encouraged to register in advance for the Evening Programs Sat. with Mariannne Williamson/Michael Franti and Deepak Chopra’s Sunday keynote address to ensure seat availability. KUNM Public Radio will be hosting a special benefit reception Sunday afternoon with Deepak Chopra which also includes a premier all inclusive weekend pass with front of house seating for the Evening programs. Call KUNM at 505 277-3968 for more information.

About World Wellness:

The mission of World Wellness is to inspire, empower, educate and connect people so that they can create happier and healthier lives for themselves, their families, and communities. World Wellness Weekend is a festival of wellness representing a multi-dimensional, complimentary view of health, wellness and sustainable living.