Sunscreen vs Sunblock

By Lauren Krug, NYS Licensed Esthetician and Nail Specialty

Spring is finally upon us and summer will be just around the corner, at CNY Healing Arts in Latham NY, we want your skin to be prepared! The sun’s rays are more powerful then ever and its time to start protecting your skin from damage that can be caused by over exposure to the sun. As you are preparing for outside get togethers, walks in the park and days by the lake, attention must be paid to you and your family’s skin health. Now the big question: Sunscreen VS Sunblock? Is there a difference? Does it really matter? Truth be told, it does matter depending on what you’re looking for. Let’s break it down.

Sunscreen is the more commonly used of the two sun protection lotions. An easy way to remember what sunscreen does is to use the word “screen” from it. Sunscreen, just like a screen on a window or door, filters; letting some things in but keeping most things out. Therefore sunscreen allows some UV rays to reach your skin but deflects most. The SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, determines the amount of UV rays that reach your skin. The higher the SPF rating, the less UV rays reach your skin while the lower the SPF the more UV rays will reach your skin. Since sunscreen acts as a screen letting only some UV to reach the skin, a sunscreen lotion will allow some tanning of the skin while helping to prevent the skin from sunburn. Sunscreen lotions are less visible on the skin then sunblocks and most will protect against UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays penetrate our skin more deeply than UVB rays and have been known to contribute to skin aging, wrinkles and skin cancer. UVB rays affect our outer most layers of skin, causing reddening and sunburn we have after too many hours in the sun. Sunscreen must be applied every few hours because the ingredients in the lotion break down after extended exposure to sunlight. Please remember also to reapply sunscreen after going in the water or after excessive perspiration!

Sunblock is not as widely used as sunscreen mostly because of its thick opaque white consistency. Sunblock literally acts as a “block” for the sun’s UV rays, composed mostly of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Because of the thick texture of sunblock, most people do not use it all over their body. Infants and young children should always have this sun protection lotion applied to them since their skin is more sensitive than adults and will burn easier. People with more sensitive skin who tend to burn or freckle very easily should also use sunblock rather than sunscreen.

There is no clear winner over the battle between Sunscreen vs Sunblock. If you desire sun protection but would like to get tan during those nice summer days, sunscreen is your best bet. For those with children and sensitive skin, go with a sunblock for total protection from the sun’s harmful rays. With either one you choose, just be sure the bottle says “broad spectrum”, “multi spectrum” or “UVA and UVB protection”. Also the SPF rating should be 15 or above. This way you are getting the most out of your sun lotions, while protecting you and your family from all the damaging rays of the sun. Sunscreen and sunblock should be used on a daily basis regardless of the weather to help protect your skin from UV damage. After shopping for the proper sun protection, take a trip to CNY Healing Arts in Latham NY for more skin care advice and a personalized tour of our amazing spa!

By Lauren Krug
Licensed Esthetician
CNY Healing Arts, Albany NY
518.724.5750

Holistic Treatment of PCOS

Two of the biggest barriers to fertility are high stress levels and an unhealthy diet.  This is especially true for those women who have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS.

Although the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, women with PCOS tend to have sustained, abnormally high activity of the sympathetic nervous system and tend to be insulin resistant. At CNY Healing Arts, we offer acupuncture, massage, herbs and supplements that when combined with lifestyle changes such as relaxation practices, a healthy diet and regular exercise help to regulate both sympathetic nervous system activities and blood sugar levels.

The sympathetic nervous system has many functions but is best known as being responsible for our stress response, our “fight or flight” mode, where blood flow is diverted to skeletal muscles and lungs to allow for quick response to a perceived threat. With this, blood flow is shifted away from other systems deemed unnecessary at the time, including our digestive, reproductive and immune systems. Also, the rush of adrenaline from the adrenal glands signals the body to release glucose into the bloodstream to allow for a quick supply of energy. The sympathetic nervous system, once activated, is slow to deactivate and return control of bodily systems to the parasympathetic system which operates under the familiar adage, “rest and digest.” In women with PCOS, chronically high blood levels of stress hormones cause imbalances of reproductive system hormones, or sex hormones, where excessive androgens are produced, most often cited is testosterone, and production of LH and FSH is stunted such that the ovaries do not produce mature eggs appropriately and multiple cysts result. The presence of these cysts leads to a failure of the release of mature follicles from the ovaries, or anovulation. With a lack of ovulation comes amenorrhea, or a failure to menstruate. Additionally, the constant presence of high levels of glucose in the bloodstream leads to insulin resistance as the cells’ receptors to insulin become desensitized as more and more insulin is released from the pancreas in an attempt to lower blood sugar levels by ushering glucose into cells for storage.

Infertility is common in women with PCOS due to a lack of ovulation, irregular menstrual cycles, and insulin resistance that often leads to weight gain. A Swedish study published in 2009 found that acupuncture reduced the stress response brought about by chronically triggered sympathetic nervous system activity and allowed the body to more easily remain in a state of relaxation. Reducing the chronic stress response leads to lower blood sugar levels and decreases insulin resistance which often allows for weight loss.

PCOS, in Chinese medicine, is often seen as a pattern that includes Kidney deficiency with blood and qi stagnation and excessive dampness. Those with a Kidney deficiency may experience fatigue and low back and/or knee pain. Qi and blood stagnation can be caused by stress and can lead to irregular menstruation and irritability. Excessive dampness is indicated by the presence of cysts and increased body weight. The herbal formula Feminine Care 2, carried at all CNY Healing Arts centers, treats this presentation and can be an important part of a treatment plan for correcting the imbalances seen with PCOS. Additionally, supplements such as zinc and Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) can help to regulate reproductive hormone levels and encourage ovulation.

A holistic approach to the treatment of PCOS and its resultant infertility may include several therapies. At CNY Healing Arts, we offer many different services allowing you the tools to create a customized plan perfect for your particular healing and wellness needs. Acupuncture, massage, herbs and supplements can help to de-stress and regulate menstrual cycles. Nutritional counseling can help to outline a low-glycemic diet plan that will allow for more balanced blood sugar levels. Yoga classes offer the dual benefits of exercise and relaxation. And, support groups and counseling offer tools to deal with the emotional stressors involved in the struggle of infertility.

If you would like to learn more about the holistic approach to treating PCOS at CNY Healing Arts, please do not hesitate to call or set up a consult with one of our practitioners. And, as always, please speak with a trained herbalist before beginning any herbal or supplement regimen to avoid side effects and potential interactions with fertility medications.

Kari Gardner, L.Ac. MSAOM, HHP
Acupuncturist and Herbalist at CNY Healing Arts, Syracuse
315.671.5755
kgardner@cnyhealingarts.com

Is There More Continued…. Garden of the Mind

In this next edition of, Is There More?… we will be focusing on the Garden of the Mind.

Do you have loss of faith or hope? Do you feel your mind focuses on the negative? Do you feel nothing good happens to you? Mary Qualters, owner of the Chakra Garden for Mind and Body Healing recently joined the Circle Of Hope Support Group in the Latham office for an evening of Spring Cleaning—Getting rid of the negativity. Mary started the evening asking the group, how many times have they heard, “I understand” when it comes to discussing infertility with family and friends. Mary understands. She herself had a fertility journey which she shared with all of us. Mary guided us through her journey and while she did not ever achieve a child, she created a garden of hope, a center for healing. Mary’s garden became her child. Mary welcomes clients to her garden and is fulfilled by their achievements and success. Mary shared the garden of the mind. We need to keep well that garden and weed out all the negative energy. We are to have no weeds in our gardens. Mary led us on a pathway of vibrations. She encourages us to vibrate in a happy place.

The most important goal in our lives is to feel good. We want to achieve the highest vibration possible. The goal and the highest vibration in our group that evening would be to achieve having a baby. The lowest vibration would be depression and despair. Even anger is a higher vibration than depression. With anger, we feel an emotion, and that is better than feeling nothing at all. Mary highly encourages the group to keep your eye on the target. Don’t focus on how you will achieve it, just know that you will. One of the participants in the group questioned Mary, “How do you go on after a negative outcome?” Mary likened the situation to when you hurt your toe. Allow the hurt to happen and then when your toe is not throbbing in pain, you can start again. You can achieve a higher vibration when the pain has dissipated. Another participant asked, “How can you move on when you feel like you’ve done something wrong in not achieving a pregnancy?” Mary tells us Do Not analyze what you’ve done “wrong.” It’s not your job. No one is at fault. Take this burden off your shoulders and keep an eye on what you want. Act as if you already have achieved your goals. Expect a good outcome.
And a good outcome it shall be.

If anyone would like further information about the Chakra Garden for Mind/Body Healing contact me at sdicerbo@cnyfertility.com.

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Stacey Dicerbo, RNC
CNY Fertility Center
Latham, NY
866.375.4589 (toll free)
518.690.0700

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Cited references and authors during the session for further reading and information:
Abraham Hicks

Ernest Holmes

Florence Scoville-Shinn

Memorial Day 2010 Hours of Operation

All of our CNY Healing Arts Centers (Syracuse, Albany and Rochester) will be closed for general spa services, including all classes, on Memorial Day 2010. Enjoy your holiday!

Buying Organic Fruits and Vegetables

To many people, grocery shopping is a chore they would rather not do.  Not only is it time consuming, but it can really give you a headache, too.  Low fat, low sodium, sugar-free, high fiber, all-natural, organic – these are some of the buzz words we see and hear when shopping.  To help make your shopping a little less stressful, let’s take a look at the organic foods.

People choose to eat or not eat organic for many reasons.  Eating organic is not cheap and luckily, it is not always necessary. The most common reason to include more organic foods is to reduce your family’s exposure to pesticides and chemicals.  It’s very common to see organic fruits and vegetables along side non-organic varieties.  How do you know which ones you should spend the extra money on?  Here are some of the top produce picks to buy organic:

Apples                   Pears
Celery                    Peppers
Cherries                Potatoes
Grapes                   Raspberries
Nectarines           Spinach
Peaches                 Strawberries

With these fruits and vegetables, it’s very difficult to wash off all of the pesticides and chemicals.  Take strawberries, for instance.  There are hundreds of little crevices on the berry where the chemicals can seep into.  As a rule of thumb, if you are going to eat the whole food (meaning you are not going to peel it), then definitely buy organic.

Hopefully these tips will help you to shop smart and eat smart.  For more information about including organic foods in your diet, make an appointment with a Registered Dietitian.  I work out of the Syracuse area CNY Healing Arts.  Not only do we provide nutritional counseling, but yoga, massage, acupuncture and skin care (among other things).  We provide a whole body experience!

Heather Neely, RD, CDN
CNY Healing Arts Center
hneely@cnyhealingarts.com
(315) 671-5755

Yoga for Fertility Workshops and Classes

This month at CNY Fertility & Healing Arts Centers we are focusing on Yoga for Fertility and relaxation with meditation. Read more about Yoga for Fertility and it’s benefits here. We have several workshops available for you to attend, as well as weekly classes, at all of our locations. We hope to see you at one or more of our offerings! Click here for contact information for our 3 CNY Healing Arts Centers.

SYRACUSE:

Yoga for Fertility Workshop – Saturday, May 29th, 1-3pm
Please join Cynthia Powers-Broccoli for this workshop that is designed for women or couples who are trying to conceive, either naturally or through assisted reproductive technology. Yoga for Fertility uses specific yoga practices to help stimulate and tone the reproductive system. Participants will be led through a relaxing sequence of breathing, gentle stretching, and meditation that will help encourage successful conception. No prior yoga experience is necessary. No cost. *RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 315.671.5755

Weekly Classes:

Yoga for Fertility Class – Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm
Join Cynthia for this Yoga for Fertility Class that is designed for women or couples who are trying to conceive.Yoga for Fertility uses specific yoga practices to help stimulate and tone the reproductive system.
*RSVP to CNY Healing Arts Center at 315.671.5755.

ALBANY

Yoga for Fertility Workshop – Thursday, May 20th, 7:45-8:45pm
The journey toward fertility can be overwhelming. Allow this one-hour workshop to nourish and soothe your mind, body and soul. Discover the benefits that “Yoga for Fertility” classes can bring to your fertility journey. Couples welcome. No Cost. Space is limited. *RSVP to CNY Healing Arts (518)724-5750.

Happy Hour Yoga Workshop – Friday, May 21st, 5:30-6:30pm
Come enjoy a one-hour Kripalu yoga class and stay after to socialize over wine, fruit and cheese! This is a fun way to begin your weekend. Cost $10. *Please RSVP in advance to reserve your spot. Call CNY Healing Arts (518) 724-5750.

Weekly Classes:

Yoga for Fertility Class – Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm
Join Linda for this Yoga for Fertility Class that is designed for women or couples who are trying to conceive, either naturally or through assisted reproductive technology. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
*RSVP to Linda at lhill@cnyhealingarts.com

ROCHESTER:

Connecting with your Higher Self Workshop – Tuesday, May 11th at 6pm
A guided meditation experience: Join Julie Cramer, holistic life coach, intuitive and healer, as she guides you in a meditation to “meet” and reconnect with your higher self and learn how to get guidance and healing for your own life right from this beautiful source within. *Cost is $15 per person. *RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

Weekly Class:

Yoga for Fertility Class – Thursdays, 6-8pm
Please join Erin for this Yoga for Fertility Class that is designed for women or couples who are trying to conceive, either naturally or through assisted reproductive technology. *Please note the first hour will be dedicated to sharing each other’s stories, listening and supporting one another. Yoga for fertility Class will begin promptly at 7pm. It is your discretion to attend both or one or the other.

The 8-Limbs of Yoga

Locals have been spreading the word about the yoga classes at CNY Healing Arts in Rochester. What makes these classes different from classes at other studios? There is more to yoga than moving your body around in bendy positions and chanting “Om”. The word yoga translates to “union, or yoking together” and is thought to bring the mind, body and soul together into peace and bliss. The best place to start your journey is to attend group classes at CNY Healing Arts in Rochester. You will learn the proper way to move through poses (or asana) ways to deepen your breath (pranayama) and you will also hear about the other 6-limbs associated with a yoga practice.

The Eight Limbs of yoga are a series of steps which purify the body and mind, ultimately leading the yogi to enlightenment. These eight steps act as guidelines on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. They serve as a prescription for moral and ethical conduct and self-discipline; they direct attention toward one’s health; and they help us to acknowledge the spiritual aspects of our nature.

1. Yamas – guidelines for how we act with the outer world, external restraints ▪ Ahimsa – non-violence toward yourself or others ▪ Satya – truthfulness ▪ Brahmacharya – moderation ▪ Asteya – non-stealing ▪ Aparigraha -non-covetousness
2. Niyamas – internal guidelines ▪ Saucha – internal and external cleanliness, purity. ▪ Santosha – contentment ▪ Tapas – austerity ▪ Swadhyaya – study of the sacred texts ▪ Ishwara Pranidhana – living with an awareness of the divine
3. Asanas – Postures
4. Pranayama – regulation or control of the breath.
5. Pratyahara – withdrawal of the senses in order to still the mind.
6. Dharana – concentration.
7. Dhyana – meditation
8. Samadhi – the superconscious state. In Samadhi non-duality or oneness is experienced.

Visit this wikipedia link to learn all about Yoga: history, practices and traditions.

By Christa Tyson, RYT and Birth Doula,
Yoga Instructor at CNY Healing Arts in Rochester

Yoga classes at CNY Healing Arts in Rochester:
Prenatal Yoga:
Mon 6:15-7:30pm, Wed 5-6:15pm, Sat 10:15-11:30am
All Levels Yoga: Mon 5:00-6:00pm, Wed 6:30-7:45pm
Baby and Parent Yoga: Sat 9:00-10:00am
Yoga for Fertility: Thursday 6-8:00pm

Studio Location:
CNY Healing Arts: Indoor and Outdoor Yoga Studios
2244 East Ave, Rochester NY 14610
585-244-1280

Syracuse CNY Healing Arts Center Newsletter – May, 2010

Remember to make time to take care of yourself and cultivate a daily routine to create better balance in your life. Love yourself as much as you love others in your life.

We would like to share some exciting “Yoga News” with you all

1. Hot House Yoga this Friday and again on May 21st, from 6-8pm. This has become so popular that it fills up quickly so please pre-register.

2. Community Yoga Class, Tuesday, May 18th, 4-5:15pm
We are starting our first Community Yoga Class offering in this month. We welcome you to join us for this very special community minded yoga class. We offer this class to all. We ask that you pay what you can afford. It is a donation based class. If you can only afford to come with a smile on your face, then we welcome that as your donation and look forward to seeing you!! Join us in creating community and a beautiful space for yoga and creating balance in your life.

Our Current Class Schedule: Click here to see all of the classes we offer.

NOTE: Yes, we are open 7 days a week now. We offer classes and services all 7 days. Call us at 315.671.5755 for info or to register for classes/events.

Workshops and Events in May
We have several workshops and events offered this month. We hope to see you at one or more that are of interest to you.

Meditation for Peace and Renewal, Saturday, May 15th, 1-4pm
Join Lynne Potteiger, for an afternoon of exploring how to find your center, achieve a greater sense of peace and discover the still small voice within.This class is designed for, but not limited to, those who are new to meditation. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal. Class Fee – $25.*RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 315.671.5755.

Yoga for Fertility Workshop, Saturday, May 29th, 1-3pm
Please join Cynthia Powers-Broccoli for this workshop that is designed for women or couples who are trying to conceive, either naturally or through assisted reproductive technology. Yoga for Fertility uses specific yoga practices to help stimulate and tone the reproductive system. No prior yoga experience is necessary. No cost. *RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 315.671.5755.

Events:
Dr. Rob Hosts a Movie Showing – What the Bleep?  Friday, May 14th, 8pm & Saturday, May 15th, 8pm
Dr. Rob loves this movie and wanted to create an event to offer it to everyone. The showing takes place at Auburn Public Theater. Cost $5 per ticket. Call 315.253.6669 for more info. Tickets $4 if purchased online at
http://www.auburnpublictheater.org/ Bonita Shear will be attending the movie both Friday and Saturday
evening and offer an interactive discussion on the topics that are brought up during the movie during a session right after the showing.

Men’s Day Retreat, Saturday, May 22nd, 11am-3pm
Dr. Rob is offering a men’s day Retreat at St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles, NY. Join Dr. Rob for a day of sharing community amongst men, creating better balance in your life and learning how to focus on the positives in life.
No cost to attend. *Please RSVP to Chris at events@robertkiltz.com

June Preview:
Aromatherapy Workshop with Bonita Shear Saturday, June 12th, 1pm
Takes place in the Healing Arts Yoga Studio. No cost to attend. *RSVP to CNY Healing Arts Center at 315.671.5755.

Farm Sanctuary trip on Saturday, June 26th.
Details:

• Meet at Farm Sanctuary (Watkins Glen) at 10:45am. Tour starts at 11am
• $3/adults, $1 for children under 12 – This event is open to everyone.
• pack a lunch (vegetarian only)
• Yoga, outside, after the tour (all level class)
• Hang out afterwards, or enjoy the surrounding towns, parks or wineries, etc.
• RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 315.671.5755

Articles Featured:
Lynne Potteiger, LMT, writes about Becoming and Feeling Your Best through Massage and Reiki. Click here to read it.
Heather Neely, RD, writes about The Importance of Vitamin D. Click here to read it.

Dr. Rob’s shares his passion for Meditation this month with his Book of the Month choice, Meditation for Beginners by Jack Kornfield. The book offers step-by-step instruction in everything from breathing, posture, and attention to working with difficult emotions and physical discomfort, readers from any spiritual tradition will learn the essentials for creating a daily meditation practice. The accompanying CD includes five guided meditation sessions to help cultivate the inner tranquility, natural joy, and mental clarity that meditation offers. It’s available in our store and also online. Visit our webstore here

Latham CNY Healing Arts Center Newsletter – May, 2010

The single best thing you can do for yourself this month? Unwind!! Take sometime to schedule “Me Time” in May. Our center offers a wide variety of spa treatments from rejuvenating facials, to a refreshing pedicure. We look forward to providing a memorable spa experience that will leave you fresh like a sunny spring morning.

NOTE: Girls Night Out- 6:00-8:30PM Thursday evening May 6th- Sold out!

Upcoming Events!
Yoga for Fertility Workshop, Thursday, May 20th 7:45 p.m.-8:45pm
The journey toward fertility can be overwhelming.  Allow this one-hour workshop to nourish and soothe your mind, body and soul.  Discover the benefits that “Yoga for Fertility” classes can bring to your fertility journey.  Couples welcome. Please call CNY Healing Arts to sign up (518)724-5750. This workshop is complimentary from Dr. Kiltz. Space is limited.

Happy Hour Yoga Workshop, Friday, May 21st at 5:30 p.m-6:30pm
Come enjoy a one-hour Kripalu yoga class and stay after to socialize over wine, fruit and cheese!  A fun way to begin your weekend.  $10 admission fee.  Please register in advance to reserve your spot. Call CNY Healing Arts (518) 724-5750.

Financial 101: Relax, enjoy, breathe and learn, Sunday June 6, 2010. 3pm to 5pm
Eileen Price and Lisa D. Miller from AXA Advisors are creating a network called Women Wealth & Wisdom.  They hold fun seminars for women at no charge to provide a comfortable atmosphere for women to speak freely about finances and answer questions they might have.  This event adds warmth and light to the world of finances. So come and bring a friend to CNY Healing Arts Center to enjoy spa treatments, wine, chocolate and some hors d’oeuvres. It will feed your mind, body and soul. *RSVP to Eileen at eileen.price@axa-advisors.com or 315-559-1529

New Hours of Operation!
Open Sundays for Zumba 9:15am-10am, and also from 10am until 2pm for spa services!

Coming Soon! – June teacher appreciation month

Product and Services News
We now offer Up-Do’s!
Need and up-do for a special event, or for an elegant night out with that certain someone?  Check out our up-do’s by Amanda!  Specializing in proms, holy communions and night out on the town styles, we are sure to please you. Come on in for a free consultation today! Prices available upon consult, contact Amanda  518-250-5758 for more details!

Go Green: Holistic Rejuvenation Facial by Fusion Spa
This advanced corrective facial uses an arsenal of potent “green” extracts to blend and correct all skin types. Highly effective and state of the art, this treatment will show you the proper use antioxidants, herbs, biological peeling, vitamin K, Probiotic peptides, and natural lighteners. Please contact Jola or Jolene NYS Licensed Aesthetician at 518-250-5758 for consultation.

Fusion Spa Product of the Month: Jane Iredale Minerals – The Skincare Makeup
Five of our Jane Iredale products have recently been awarded the Skin Cancer Seal of Recommendation as effective UV sunscreens! Not only do these products of the Jane Iredale make up line protect your skin, but they also serve as “after sun” helpers.  Our Dream Tint, Powder me SPF, Pure Pressed and Amazing Base products are made with essential oils that aid in soothing inflammation and moisturizing the skin.  Lip Drink is another sun lover’s best friend!  Lip Drink is made with key ingredients such as green tea extract as well as vitamins E+C and has a macadamia nut oil base.  All of the Jane Iredale products mentioned above have an SPF of at least 15, and when used on a regular basis are proved to prevent skin cancer as well as other sun induced damages.  We welcome you to meet one of our makeup artists for a complimentary consultation.

Coming Soon!
Axxium soak off gel nail laquer. Top selling OPI Nail Laquer shades  to love. Long Lasting, UV cured, soak off get formula for color on natural nails lasting 2 weeks. Great for toes too. Coming soon to our nails spa.

Thanks to you!
CNY Healing Arts and Fusion Medspa were just voted Best Yoga by Capital Region Living Magazine! Try one of our various classes today! Click here to see our class schedule.

Featured Articles:
Linda Hill recently wrote a beautiful and insightful article on Yoga for Fertility. She says, “Fertility yoga can be an oasis in the middle of this turbulent journey. Yoga helps to nourish and soothe the body.” Click here to read the article.

*Mother’s Day Gift Certificates available at CNY Healing Arts and Fusion Med Celebrate Womanhood, and give the gift of love and health to that special woman in your life from CNY Healing Arts Center.

Fusion Medspa May Specials
1. Botox clients: Join our Brilliant Distinction Program for valuable Botox rebates for your return visit (restrictions apply).
2. Choose a combination or all three Allergan products (Latisse, Botox and Juvederm XC and receive up to a $100.00 rebate on your treatment (restrictions apply).
3. Laser Hair Reduction Special: Purchase any two areas receive the third area FREE!  (restrictions apply).

Buy 4, Get 1 Free – purchase 4 services for $260 and receive 1 service FREE!! Both CNY Healing Arts and Fusion Medspa offer this special in May!

Rochester CNY Healing Arts Center Newsletter – May, 2010

One thing that makes CNY Healing Arts in Rochester unique is our class offerings. We have recently expanded our schedule to offer you more of what you already love and a few new classes that we are confident you will come to love once you give them a try!

Why classes at CNY?

• only studio in Rochester to offer yoga classes outside on a beautiful, custom mahogany deck (weather permitting of course)
• only studio in Rochester to offer 3 prenatal yoga classes per week
• only studio in Rochester to offer yoga for fertility
• affordable package rate ($72 for 6 classes)

Here is the newly expanded class schedule!

Monday:
All Levels Hatha Yoga, 5:00-6:00 pm
Prenatal Yoga, 6:15-7:30 pm
Tuesday:
Intro to Hoopdance, 6:00-7:00 pm * Limited space so pre-registration required
Wednesday:
Prenatal Yoga,  5:00-6:15 pm
All Levels Hatha Yoga, 6:30-7:45 pm
Thursday:
Building Energy with Qi Gong, 4:45-5:45 pm
Yoga for Fertility, 6:00-8:00 pm
Saturday:
“Baby and Me” Yoga, 9:00-10:00 am
Prenatal Yoga, 10:15-11:30 am

*All of our classes are ongoing. The cost is $16 to drop in to a class or $72 for a package of 6 classes (expires in 10 weeks).

Rewards Program and More
We are very excited to announce a new Rewards Program. We are honored that you chose us to serve you on your path to better health & wellness and have created our Rewards Programs to save you money. Click here to read more.

Mother’s Day
Since Mother’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday, May 9th) we have two ideas on how to make this day special for you and her.

1. With the introduction of our new rewards program, you will now be rewarded for purchasing a gift certificate for your mother! Receive 10 times the gift certificate amount in points you can redeem towards services of your own when you purchase a gift certificate.
2. Treat your mom and yourself to a spa day at CNY!

Upcoming Workshops
Connecting with your Higher Self, Tuesday, May 11th at 6pm
A guided meditation experience:  Join Julie Cramer, holistic life coach, intuitive and healer, as she guides you in a meditation to “meet” and reconnect with your higher self and learn how to get guidance and healing for your own life right from this beautiful source within.  *Cost is $15 per person. *RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

Weight Loss with Acupuncture Workshop, Thursday, May 13th, 6-7pm
Join Shelley for this informational session that will provide support for anyone seeking to lose weight.  *No cost to attend. *RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

Financial 101 Workshop, Sunday, May 16th, 3pm-5pm
Eileen Price and Lisa D. Miller from AXA Advisors are creating a network called Women Wealth & Wisdom.  They hold fun seminars for women to provide a comfortable atmosphere for women to speak freely about finances and answer questions they might have.  Lisa is a Wharton certified Retirement Planning Specialist.  Eileen is new to the world of finance but her years of work in the Syracuse Community brings a new vision on financial planning.  *No cost to attend
*RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

Cleaning with Essential Oils Class! Thursday, June 17th from 6-8 pm
Learn which essential oils are good for cleaning and how to incorporate Aromatherapy into your household cleaning routine.  $20 includes recipes and an antimicrobial cleanser we will make in class.  Class size is limited to 8 students.
*RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com.

Featured Articles
Christa Tyson writes about  Yoga to Purify and Detoxify the Body. Click here to read it.
Meranda Thomas writes about  Ear Candling at CNY Healing Arts in Rochester. Click here to read it.
Shelley Szymko-Carroll writes about Building Energy with Qi Gong. Click here to read it.
Erin McCollough writes about Oprah and Maya Abdominal Massage for Fertility. Click here to read it.

FREE Qi Gong Classes in May
Buy 4, Get 1 Free:  acupuncture, massage, or Aveda Elemental Nature facial