September 15, 2016 by Karen Pischke BSN, RN

Reiki for Seniors at the Rose Baker Senior Center, 3rd Fridays

Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit

NEW – Reiki for Seniors at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Sept. 16th and every ‘3rd Friday’ of the month. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm. 15 minute chair reiki sessions for a nominal donation. Sign up in advance by calling – Rose Baker Senior Center 6 Manuel F. Lewis Street Gloucester, MA 01930. Ph: ( 978) 281-9765. Hours Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00 pm.

Note: For those people with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia, family health agents may sign a simple consent form for their loved ones to receive Reiki. This Reiki Program for Seniors is coordinated by a registered nurse and Reiki will be offered by experienced, advanced Reiki Providers that are licensed or certified, and insured. Attention is paid to safety, hygiene and confidentiality. People receiving Reiki may feel free to stop a session at any time. Most people report feeling “very relaxed,” “calm” and “peaceful.” According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Reiki is considered generally safe and has the potential benefits of relief of stress and anxiety, improved comfort and increased calm.

Reiki (ray-kee) – A Japanese Healing Method/Art offered through gentle touch or non-touch, creates a quick relaxing and calming effect.

Introduction to Reiki – Last year’s ‘Introduction to Reiki’ Talk at Central Grammar Senior Housing in Gloucester MA was well received and featured in the Gloucester Daily Times. Residents of Central Grammar participated in a ‘needs assessment.’ With a 30% return rate, 62% of the residents indicated that they would like a Reiki program. Seventeen residents attended our ‘Intro to Reiki Talk’ and 16 out of 17 (94%) indicated they would like a Reiki Program.

Gloucester Seniors – stop by the Rose Baker Senior Center for a brief session of Reiki with me and Advanced (3rd Degree/Okuden) Reiki Practitioner Suzanne Sweeney. Enjoy the peace, comfort and calm Reiki has to offer.

Testimonial After a Reiki Session With a Patient with Alzheimer’s – “This conversation is beautiful. I think I love you.” (From a gentleman with Alzheimer’s who initially was sitting alone and disengaged then, after a brief Reiki Session he began to speak. The nursing director of the facility said “I have been here 2 years and never heard him speak before.”) It was if a ‘window had opened,’ enough for him to relate some of his life story.

Things to Consider When Seeking Complementary and Integrative Therapies – Continue reading →

September 13, 2016 by Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC

Fall Cleanse…

How toxins (Ama) effect our health…

AMA clogs the channels of circulation in the body, preventing the unrestricted flow of nutrients to the cells and organs. Or it can clog the channels that carry waste from the cells and tissues, resulting in a toxic buildup.

We need to adjust our eating and habits to suit our digestive type. Digestion also fluctuates according to the seasons, and if we don’t adjust our diet and lifestyle when the weather changes, we may form AMA.

Through the lens of Ayurveda – you are not what you eat, but what you digest.
If you are experiencing any of the below, you may have a build up of toxins:
If you experience a heavy feeling in your body, if your joints are stiff, if your tongue is coated when you wake up in the morning, if you have an unpleasant body odor, if you feel dull and sleepy after eating, or if your mind is foggy, you may have a buildup of AMA in the body. Diarrhea, constipation, joint pain, sadness, dullness, lowered immunity, frequent bouts of colds and flu are all health problems that can be caused by AMA.

Join Ayurveda Wellness Healing on our Fall Cleanse. We ship anywhere, so no excuses.

Cleanse dates: Oct. 11 – 17 (or dates of your choice)

Kick-off Conference Call – Monday, Oct. 3 8pm EST

In-person meeting – Wednesday, Oct. 5 @7pm EST

at Ayurveda Wellness Healing, 25 Lexington Ave, 2nd Fl, Magnolia, MA

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health” 🙂

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September 12, 2016 by Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC

Ayurveda Wellness Healing at Magnolia Farmers Market…

Stop by the Ayurveda Wellness Healing booth for food and tea sampling and great wellness tips and products!

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!

Magnolia Farmers Market
sponsored by
Magnolia Historical Society
We are so pleased to announce the return of the Magnolia Farmers Market.

When: Mondays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. between June 13 and September 19, 2016 (excluding holidays)

Where: Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Massachusetts

Buy Local, Support Local, Be Healthy!

Shopping local and supporting local businesses is a win for everyone. Join us this summer and get your fresh, local fruits and vegetables as well as local handmade art and goods. Are you a local business? If yes, join us! Are you a local shopper? If yes, join us, come see all the great offerings. Get your weeks groceries right outside your door, grown by your neighbors and friends. Plenty of family fun for kids, too.

See you there!

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health” 🙂

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September 9, 2016 by Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC

Almond Milk = immune-booster…

September 7, 2016 by Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC

Restorative Yoga with Acupuncture…

Please join Ayurveda Wellness Healing to celebrate the Fall Season by experiencing the deep relaxtion of Restorative Yoga combined with the balancing of your meridians with Acupuncture. As we transition into the Fall season, it is important to strengthen the body and mind and immune system.

If you are new to acupuncture or Yoga, this a great way to get introduced.

Limited space, pre-registration is a must.

When: Monday, Sept. 26

Time: 7 – 9pm

Location: 25C Lexington Ave, 2nd Fl, Magnolia, MA

Please call: 978-852-0066 or
email: info@ayurvedawellnesshealing.com

Cost: $60

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health” 🙂

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September 6, 2016 by Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC

Is summer really over?

September 5, 2016 by Karen Pischke BSN, RN

Heart Waka (Japanese Poetry) for Peace and Calm

Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit

Waka directly translates as “Japanese poem.” Japan’s Emperor Meiji (November 3, 1852 – July 29, 1912) was born in Kyoto. He is said to have written 100,000 waka. This form of Japanese Poetry was part of the teachings of USUI Mikao Sensei’s Reiki Ryōhō, a Japanese Healing Art/Method that originated in 1922. The practice of reading waka is known as gyosei. Waka from the Emperor Meiji are read at the gatherings of the Reiki Gakkai, the original Reiki Association in Tokyo.

Meditative and Reflective Practices – Even during chaotic, unsettled and stormy times in our lives, learning and practicing meditation, reiki, tai chi, qi gong, yoga and other similar meditative and reflective practices can help one find a greater sense of inner peace and calmness.

‘Heart’ Waka from Emperor Meiji – As you read and reflect upon this waka titled ‘heart,’ may you also enjoy a sense of ‘peace, comfort and calm.’ Note the ‘rainbow’ cloud in the photo. In Japan, this type of cloud is known as zui un, and is considered to be an auspicious sighting. Please freely share this photo and waka.

Enjoy a Peaceful, Calm, and Relaxing Labor Day. – Karen

Karen Pischke B.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N. Alumnus. Certified Hypnotherapist, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Usui Reiki Teacher/Komyo Shihan. Owner/Founder of Dreamtime Wellness LLC. Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit www.DreamtimeWellness.com. Find us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dreamtime-Wellness-/348619611849199 Contact information: Email – Info@DreamtimeWellness.com or Call – 978-283-4258.

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August 30, 2016 by Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC

Mercury Retrograde

Expect the unexpected…Aug. 30 – Sept. 21

Mercury retrograde occurs at two levels. At one level, there is not much you can do with the actions of others, except to be more conscious and prepare for delays and errors by double checking.

But at the personal level you can do a lot in order to avoid the consequences of Mercury Retrograde. Most of us encounter the consequences when we are not centered, aware or conscious of what is going on around us, and more often than not the culprit is that we are not acting from our heart and spirit.

Instead we are reacting from our needs, our hurts, from our buttons being pushed, or the way that we take care of others and not ourselves. In that way we act from our shadow, and that is what mercury retrograde is all about.

Mercury Retrograde occurs when it is moving backwards, into its shadow, and thus communication, scheduling, transportation and judgment becomes cloudy or error prone. As much as outer work is challenged by Mercury Retrograde, introspection and inner work is very supported. Take advantage of Mercury Retrograde by clearing your own tendencies to get caught up in your own shadows and those of others.

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health” 🙂

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