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Nia with Linda Wilkes tomorrow, October 17,  10:15 am at MAGMA (Note entrance directions below due to film crew in building)

Nia is a no-impact, movement class that draws from a number of disciplines including yoga, Tae Kwon Do, Jazz, Alexander Technique, Tai Chi. Routines are created for safety and joy, all while getting a great cardiovascular workout.  Hmm.. fun, safety, good music, joy and cardiovascular health all in one package. Come experience this healthy and mindful fitness experience for yourself.  For more info, visit my web site

Join us tomorrow as we dance to the fun music of Pink Martini.  If you don’t know the group, they are very eclectic.  Something for everyone.  Here are a few links to their music.  Sway  and Bitty Boppy Betty  Come check it out. Hope to see you soon!  Namaste, Linda

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TEMPORARY ENTRANCE CHANGE CONTINUIES TOMORROW

The floor below MAGMA at 11 Pleasant Street is becoming a film set for a few weeks, and during that time we will be using the elevator to get into MAGMA. Clear signage will be posted on the door at 11 Pleasant Street to guide you to the elevator. Take elevator to 5th floor and walk through the gymnastics space.

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Full Moon Restorative Sound Healing

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Heal, Restore & Clarify your Intentions with Elaine O’Rourke
Elaine will guide you through an amazing blend of restorative yoga with sound healing. This elixir is the perfect offering to embrace the Full Moon. Subtle guided imagery and contemplation will help clarify your intentions. When we can quiet the mind, the creative energies can flow with a natural ease.

What is it all about, how does it work?  Well, think about it for a moment.  How some songs can immediately bring up a memory or feeling of a person, time in life, place…Sometimes it is just one note that triggers a response.  How amazing!

But what is so special about singing bowls, gongs, the voice when used appropriately?  They vibrate at certain frequencies, some are perfectly tuned, some not, they create other harmonics but all making a “good sound”.  Everything including our organs, cellular structure have a frequency so when you sound various bowls and gongs they are resonating at these various frequencies.

Why does it work so well in our bodies?  The spinal column and brain are surrounded by the cerebrial spinal fluid.  We are made up of 70% water/fluids which is an excellent conduit of sound.  Plus our skin and bones absorb sound.

Enjoy a meditative journey through the beautiful sounds of Quartz Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, angelic voicing along with other instrumentation.  Elaine utilizes her knowledge of Yoga and Sound to energize the chakras and restore balance to the body.  The trance-formative vibrations have the ability to bring you to a deep place of relaxation and awareness in order to connect you with your “Higher Intuitive Self”.  This is a multi-layered journey unlike any other.
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Curious about Cannabis!?THIS FRIDAY…
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Curious about Cannabis!?THIS FRIDAY…

Curious about cannabis (both hemp & marijuana) and how it may enhance your yoga experience? Find out at this event hosted by North Shore Restorative Yoga and Kind Lab.

You’ll learn about cannabis history and benefits from Angela Arena Foster of Kind Lab and have the opportunity to sample infused products prior to enjoying a guided restorative yoga class with NSRY founder, Katie Schroeder. At the end of class, there will be time for Q&A and an opportunity to reflect on your experience.

Bring water, a mat, and an open mind to discover how you can achieve a higher state of mindfulness. This event is for adults 21+.

Friday 6:30PM-8PM $40

www.nsryoga.com

 

Spaghetti Squash ~
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Spaghetti Squash ~

Don’t you just love Spaghetti Squash?

It’s that big yellow thing in the produce aisle that you quizzically look at and think – “what is that” and “how do you cook it”?

Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC has a favorite spaghetti squash dish and it’s so easy to make.

Prep Time: 1 hr.
Servings: 2 – 4

Ingredients:
1 lg. spaghetti squash
1/2 cup water, plus more as needed

Preheat oven to 375. Pour the water into a 13×9 inch glass baking dish. Cut the ends off the squash and discard. Cut the squash in 1/2 lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Place each 1/2 cut-side down in the prepared pan. Bake for 45 min., or until the squash is fork-tender, adding another 1/2 cup water if necessary to prevent the squash from burning. Let cool for 5 to 10 min. The flesh will break into spaghetti-like strands as you scrape it out with a fork.

Serve with Olive Oil, salt and pepper or top with Pesto Chutney – so yummy!

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health” 😋

info@ayurvedawellnesshealing.com

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Sedona Retreat ~
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Sedona Retreat ~

Sedona is calling you back to your heart!!

Join Kim of Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC, LLC & Katie of North Shore Restorative Yoga, for a journey of a lifetime. Meet us at the Sedona Rouge Hotel, Spa & Reds, the perfect setting to relax, let go and fall in love with yourself as you absorb the powerful healing energy of this geological wonderland. Find your peace and revival as you slow down, reconnect and empower your life with daily rituals that purify and clarify your highest intentions.

This relaxing journey includes:
*Opening/Closing Ceremony, Intention Setting and Group Connection
*2 daily Flow & Restore Yoga Classes with Katie. All props and mats included.
*Ayurveda Discussion with Kim
*Evening Yoga Nidra
*Chakra Clearing at a Vortex with SpiritQuest Sedona Awake and Aware guides
*Desert excursion and stargazing with SpiritQuest Sedona Awake and Aware guides
*2 daily vegetarian meals, water, tea & coffee
*Beautiful accommodations near the heart of Sedona and connections of a lifetime yourself and others. (No forced shared rooms, price is per person per room)
*15% off all spa services
*Swag bag filled with goodies (we all like surprises)

When:   January 17 – 21, 2019

NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare
Transportation to and from Phoenix Airport
Alcohol
Dinner
Extra excursions/activities
Privates with Kim & Katie
$1699 per person
$450 deposit to secure your spot on this sacred journey!

Please contact us for more information:
info@ayurvedawellnesshealing.com
978-395-1234

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$5 Community Crossfit Class

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Haven’t check out CFCA yet? Why not?! Join us at 18 Sargent Street every Saturday at 9AM for our Community Team WOD. You can even bring a friend! The more the merrier! $5 for all non members which is donated locally. No Crossfit experience necessary. If you’ve been wondering what Crossfit is all about, no better time than now. See you there!

Check us out at http://www.crossfitcapeann.com

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We’re Hiring Home Health Aids- Mavencare. Flexible Schedule, Better Pay, Choose Your Clients!

Join a company that cares about you as much as their clients. We have immediate cases available where you can make a difference.

Mavencare Caregivers are the best in their field and view their career as more than just a job. Join our staff of healthcare professionals supporting seniors who wish to age in the comfort of home. You and our clients are supported by clinical managers, care coordinators and social workers as needed.

Click here to apply today: https://mavencare.com/job/10001/10598

Got Chyavanprash?
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Got Chyavanprash?

Got Chyavanprash?

As we move into the darkness of fall and being indoors we need to boost our immune systems and Chyavanprash is an excellent way to do it.

Chyavanprash is based on a traditional Ayurvedic herbal jam recipe made in a base of amalaki fruit, a natural source of antioxidants. This excellent rejuvenative nourishes and strengthens the body, providing energy and vitality.

Chyavanprash is an excellent method for daily herbal consumption due to its unique constituents of cane sugar, ghee, and honey. Proven effective over a thousand years of use, these nourishing tastes play the important role of “carriers” that allow the herbs to penetrate deep into the tissues. In a small daily dose (1 or 2 teaspoons), it makes for a tasty and very healthful treat.

This tridoshic formula stimulates metabolism and enkindles the digestive fire without aggravating pitta. It balances vata and kapha while strengthening the body against the effects of a stressful lifestyle. The energizing herbs bolster the immune system and help maintain health and well-being throughout the year.

Promotes rejuvenation and proper function of the immune system
Excellent rejuvenative for the mind and body
Supports proper function of the immune system
Promotes a healthy metabolism
Supports healthy lungs and respiration

Suggested Use:
1-2 teaspoons, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.
This jam tastes delicious on its own, mixed into a cup of warm milk (dairy or nut) or water, or spread on toast.

ORDER YOUR JAR AND WE WILL TAKE 20% OFF (while supplies last)

We ship so order your jar today – it’s so yummy! 😋

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health” 😊

info@ayurvedawellnesshealing.com or 978-395-1234

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Special Offer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. In the United States, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer can occur in men too. Thanks to early detection services such as screening mammograms, breast cancer has one of the highest survival rates. Different types of mammogram screening include digital mammograms and 3D Mammography or tomosynthesis.

Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment Saves Lives. Talk to your doctor about breast cancer screening. Healthy, active lifestyles aid in prevention. Tips on Prevention from Mayo Clinic.

Stress and Cancer. While there is conflicting data in a review of the literature whether or not stress causes breast cancer, people facing a diagnosis of cancer may find the physical, emotional, and social effects of the disease to be stressful. Being able to use effective coping strategies to deal with stress, such as relaxation and stress management techniques, can been lower the incidence of depression and anxiety. According to research, relaxation training during chemotherapy can reduce anxiety and other adverse events in postoperative breast cancer patients.

Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines from the Society of Integrative Oncology for the Use of Integrative Therapies and Breast Cancer. These include relaxation, mind-body therapies (meditation, hypnosis, yoga), massage, music therapy and acupuncture, with some specific recommendations for symptom management mentioned in the guidelines. While more research is needed, reiki (ray-key) and Qi Gong are offered at a number of cancer centers due to their ease of use, gentle nature and relaxation benefits.

Talk to Your Doctor before using over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements, herbal products and integrative therapies. Some may not be indicated or even contraindicated for your situation. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has on-line information about herbal products. The National Institutes of Health also has information on herb-drug interactions.

Special Offer from Dreamtime Wellness ™ During the Month of October: Anyone receiving treatment for breast cancer may enjoy a session for relaxation and stress management at discounted prices. Call or email to schedule your appointment: info@dreamtimewellness.com or 978-283-4258.

Enjoy today in a healthy way,

Karen

 

Karen Pischke BSN, RN, Alumnus CCRN, Author, Speaker, Nurse Researcher, Photographer. Certified Hypnotherapist, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Usui Reiki Teacher/Komyo Shihan. Owner/Founder of Dreamtime Wellness LLC. Your Bridge to Health. Promoting Optimal Wellness for Mind, Body and Spirit. Karen is a registered nurse with a background in critical care nursing, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac risk factor reduction, wellness and integrative healthcare. Incorporating a collaborative, integrative approach, Karen strives to educate and provide evidence-based services and self-care tools that are safe as well as effective at improving health, happiness and wellbeing. www.DreamtimeWellness.com. Find us on Instagram and Facebook

Disclaimer: This blog pro­vides gen­eral infor­ma­tion and dis­cus­sion about health and related sub­jects. The words and other con­tent pro­vided in this blog, and in any linked mate­ri­als, are not intended and should not be con­strued as med­ical advice. If the reader or any other per­son has a med­ical con­cern, he or she should con­sult with an appropriately licensed physi­cian or other health care worker. Never dis­re­gard pro­fes­sional med­ical advice or delay in seek­ing it because of some­thing you have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a med­ical emer­gency, call your doc­tor or 911 immediately. The views expressed on this blog and web­site have no rela­tion to those of any academic, hospital, practice or other insti­tu­tion with which the authors are affiliated.

Sources and More Information:

Breast Cancer in Men

American Cancer Society Facts and Figures

Jama Network

Mammogram Screening 

Naval Hospital of Pensacola 

NIH Relaxation During Chemotherapy Breast Cancer

NIH National Cancer Institute Stress Fact Sheet

Psychological Stress and Breast Cancer

Vata Season ~
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Vata Season ~

Fall is Vata season…think dry, cold, light, rough, sharp and mobil. Similar to the weather and it is a time when many show signs of Vata aggravation keeping us busy at Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC!

Signs of Imbalance include:
Anxiety, nervousness, loneliness, fear, restlessness, giddiness and confusion. The excess vata in the mind can also leave you feeling like you can’t calm down or on edge. Your mind may race, have interrupted sleep, forgetfulness and lack of grounding. It left unchecked, it can lead to insomnia and depression to name a few.

Physical signs include:
Twitches, tics, tremors, spasms, dry skin, constipation, bloating, gas, dry hard stools. You may dislike wind and cold and not tolerate loud noise.

A few tips:

Eat:
Warm, whole, freshly cooked foods.
Add a generous amount of high-quality oils or ghee when cooking.

Avoid:
Dry and light foods (popcorn, crackers)
Raw food

Contact us for a private consultation:
info@ayurvedawellnesshealing.com
978-395-1234

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health”

www.ayurvedawellnesshealing.com

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