Mariel Hemingway is not only an iconic Academy Award nominated actor from a celebrated family; she is a prolific author, adventurist, eco activist, healthy lifestyle and mental health advocate, documentary producer, entrepreneur and speaker on mind-body-spirit optimization and purposeful living.

On February 1, Hemingway will be joined by her life partner and co-author Bobby Williams and Energy and Feng Shui Specialist Melissa Yamaguchi for “Unearth Your Bliss,” a complimentary event for wellness professionals discussing the importance of mental and physical health and the life changing benefits of grounding.

Grounding (or earthing) is simply the practice of connecting with nature through bare feet or grounded contact that allows you to absorb the earth’s energy, or electrons, to help balance your bodily system. The practice has been scientifically proven to have many health benefits.

The noted speakers will share insights about several topics including self-awareness, movement, relationships, nutrition, and connectedness to self and to the earth. “Our goal is to help others realize and create a happy, healthy, and balanced lifestyle,” says Hemingway, who is considered an expert in high-touch (versus high-tech) solutions that facilitate the greatest sense of personal power, life balance, joy, fitness, authenticity and peace of mind.

Melissa Yamaguchi travels the world speaking on balance of the environment through the practice of Feng Shui. Described as “Erma Bombeck meets Dorothy Parker with a hard shot of truth,” Yamaguchi uses humor mixed with self-awareness to encourage others to take ownership of their energy and their lives. “In order to successfully navigate the journey before you,” she says, “you must take into account all factors: you, your relationship with those around you, the environment, the climate, the destination and goal. Once you understand your own energy, you can learn how to control your reactions and your destiny.”

Unearth Your Bliss is sponsored by Earthing, Ground Therapy and Desert Health^® at Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guests will be treated to the speakers, lunch and Q&A, and will experience grounding. The event is open to local wellness practitioners; space is very limited and RSVPs are required. Register online at www.Eventbrite.com.