Yoga and Reflexology

How often during the day to we give gratitude for our hands and feet? I would not be typing this article, were it not for the mobility and flexibility of my hands. I would not be practicing yoga, walking, standing or dancing daily without the use of my fabulous two feet!

Ancient yogis were aware of the subtle energies or prana flowing through the body. Without the distractions of technology and industrialization, their lives were simple, and their daily routines involved self-body massage, yogic cleansing practices, and breathing techniques (pranayama), combined with yoga and meditation practice. In our busy culture, most of us barely have time for a few minutes of stretching or breathing in the morning, let alone hours of body and mind balancing exercises!

- Care for your Hands and Feet -

Today, Reflexology is a practice that is used to boost the immune system and bring the body back into balance. People who go to Reflexologists receive a full hour or half hour treatment on just their hands and feet. The hands and feet are said to be small maps of the entire body. Therefore, receiving a Reflexology session can be like receiving a full body massage…with slightly different effects. The science of Reflexology targets the reflexes instead of working directly on the corresponding body part. Through this, you are stimulating the body from within, whereas massage soothes the muscles from without. By stimulating the reflex of a troubled area, the body promotes healing in that area.

- Combining Yoga and Reflexology -

One of my very 1st experiences with Reflexology was when I first began to study yoga. I would do daily practices in Deepak Chopra’s book, Perfect Health, where he instructed self-body massage, like the ancient yogis practiced. Part of this self-massage was foot and hand massage. I remember enjoying the sensation of massaging my own feet, wondering why I’d never attempted it before? Just the foot and hand massage alone helped deepen my own yoga practice—letting me feel my two feet more firmly planted on the ground, and my two hands as well.

- Benefits -
Both Yoga and Reflexology are Holistic, working on integrating and restoring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga balances the body and mind by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing you to come out of stress mode and into a state of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Reflexology boosts the immune system and alleviates chronic body conditions, such as:

• Sinus /Allergies
• Migraines
• Thyroid issues
• Body Pain / Back Pain
• Anxiety / Depression
• Frequent Headaches
• Loss of Appetite
• Constipation
• Tiredness / Loss of Energy
• Tension / Stress
• Shoulder Pain
• Swelling of legs / Varicose veins
• Urinary Problems
• Insomnia
• Cervical Pain
• Menopause
• Numbness of hands and fingers
• Mental and Emotional Disorders

A yoga class that combines some basic Reflexology techniques will allow you to really tune into your body in a deeper way and release some deep held tension or chronic issues.

October Workshop: Foot Yoga…Reflexology for your Body & Soul!

If you’ve been to one of my classes, you know I’m totally passionate about feet! They are after all our support, our grounding, and play a significant role in our standing bodily balance and mobility. If you know about Reflexology, you know that all the organs/parts of the body are connected to the feet. In this one and a half hour workshop, we will have a yoga class dedicated to the feet– YOUR feet! You will leave feeling more grounded, connected and supported by the earth and, of course, your own two feet! You will also gain tools on how to care for your feet and build a more solid yoga practice using your toes and every bit of your foot!
If you’re not a foot person, don’t worry, you will leave with a new passion for your own feet!
Space is limited, so reserve now if you want a spot! Call us at 585.244.1280
Cost: $18
Where: CNY Healing Arts, 2244 East ave. Rochester, NY
When: Saturday October 9th, 1-2:30pm

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Sarah Lamb, RYT and Reiki master teaches yoga at CNY Healing Arts Center in Rochester.

Simplify Your Holiday Shopping

Simplify your Holiday shopping by giving the gift of health in the form of a CNY Healing Arts Holiday Gift Certificate. These are available at all three locations: Syracuse, Albany and Rochester. Click here for location information.

For your purchasing ease, we also have Gift Cards available online. Click here to buy.

HOLIDAY DEALS!
We are pleased to announce that this holiday season our Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal is back. We have so many clients that enjoy taking advantage of this special that we have brought it back to life for the holidays. Below are our specials this holiday season:

Buy 2 Get 1 Free:

This package deal will be offered starting Black Friday (11/26/2010) and ending January 7, 2011.
It can be used for any combination of services including massage, acupuncture, classic facial, Reiki or a private yoga session!! (not all of these services are offered at all locations)
This is a limited time offer so be sure to take advantage of these savings while they last!

Gift Card Special:

November 1st through December 31st you will receive a $20 coupon with the purchase of any $100 Gift Card.

These specials are not to be used with other discounts or specials.

Come Experience a Body Treatment at CNY Healing Arts

For those of you who have never had a body treatment, this article is for you. CNY Healing Arts in Rochester, NY is now offering body treatments and body wraps. What is a body wrap, and why is this important to me you might ask? Not only are these the ultimate spa treatment, they are also very beneficial. CNY offers four different types of  body treatments.

The first is a Salt Glow. This is about an hour long. In this treatment we exfoliate the entire body using natural sea salts. When removing the salt from your body we use hot towels, then hydrate with a moisturizing body cream. This treatment leaves your whole body exfoliated and your pores refreshed and breathing.

The second is called a Rosemary Mint Body Treatment. This treatment is very similar to the one above except we use all of our Aveda rosemary mint body products. These products are formulated to awaken the body’s senses. These invigorating aromas help to stimulate and recharge the mind and body while receiving a body cleanse, full exfoliation, and light body massage.

Our third treatment is the ultimate spa body wrap. It is our Caribbean Therapy  Body Wrap. In this treatment you will receive a sensory journey using vanilla, tangerine, and sandalwood aromas during the entire treatment. After exfoliating you then receive a seaweed masque on the entire body. This will detoxify and hydrate through out the body. While wrapped you will receive a mini facial cleanse and hydration following a balancing scalp massage. After being hot toweled off you will then shower off using our Caribbean Body Wash. Finally I will hydrate the body using our Caribbean Body Lotion. This treatment is our #1 spa service. You will never experience anything like this. I guarantee it! This treatment is about an hour and a half long, so prepare to be pampered.

And last but not least is our Classic Back Facial. This is literally a facial for your back. Like our Aveda classic facials you still receive tons of balancing massage. In Aveda we believe you can not truly balance someone without starting from the top of the head to the bottom of their feet. Our backs are so hard to reach so they never feel fully cleansed. In this treatment you will receive a deep cleanse, exfoliation, detoxing massage, a treatment masque, and finally a treatment cream. This also includes massage on the scalp, hands and arms, back, also lower legs and feet. If you need extractions we can also add that in as well.

I know you will absolutely love any one of our wonderful treatments. The fall and winter months are coming up so there is no better time to pamper yourselves. Shed the old and bring out the new you. Call CNY Healing Arts today to book your appointment.

Hope to see you all soon!
Meranda Thomas
Esthetician, CNY Healing Arts, Rochester, NY
585.244.1280

Spice Up Your Week with a CNY Healing Arts Center Spa Party

As the weekend approaches, I find myself debating over the few trite activities that I always end up doing with family and friends on my time off. In no particular order, the weekend usually revolves around seeing a movie, going out to eat, a night out on the town, or enjoying the weather outside. With winter approaching, my choices are growing slimmer!

CNY Healing Arts Center at 2244 East Avenue in Rochester offers a refreshing change of scenery for the weary, stressed and bored! Their Wellness Spa in Rochester offers Spa Parties to small groups of people looking to spice up their day with a pedicure, manicure, facial, massage, acupuncture treatment, and more! Spa parties are normally booked within CNY business hours, but can be accommodated if requested outside of these. The spa rental fee is waived for CNY Spa Parties, as long as all members of the party are receiving treatments that day.

The best part of the package is that the person who books a CNY Spa Party for 6 or more people receives their services for free! Clients can bring food, wine and refreshments galore, and set up their party throughout the downstairs level of the spa, free to roam and visit with friends and family.

Setting up a CNY Spa Party is easy and hassle-free. Clients contact Jessie Briel, CNY’s Event Planner, to plan a date and time for the party. Briel works with clients closely to cater to their party’s needs, regarding services requested for the special day. From that point, clients call 585-244-1280 ext. 2 to pre-pay and register for the party, so that everything is taken care of ahead of time.

On the day of your CNY Spa Party, a Wellness Specialist will greet each client at the door and lead them up to CNY’s tastefully-decorated changing room.Party members slip out of their clothing into soft, comfy CNY slippers and robes. Clients are escorted to the lower level of the Spa, where they are free to relax, visit with friends, and are called up individually at the time of their treatments.

When your CNY Spa Party comes to an end, your guests will feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on anything life has in store for them! So, break the mold of your weekly routine and book a CNY Spa Party for your favorites! It’ll be a breath of fresh air that you won’t forget for weeks to come.

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Jessie Briel
CNY Healing Arts Center, Rochester, NY
jbriel@cnyhealingarts.com
585.244.1280