Brow Sculpting and Waxing at CNY Healing Arts Center

I would like to let you know that CNY Healing Arts in Rochester now offers Brow Sculpting. This type of waxing is an art. Every body has their own face shape, bone structure, and there own individual direction of  hair growth. My job as an Esthetics Specialist is to help to train your brows to best shape your personal face shape. I will help guide you in tweezing tips,  also shaping with brow fillers. We use browscara which is a makeup that looks natural, and not like its painted on. I take pride in my work so all brow appointments are at least a half hour long. This includes waxing trimming and brow shaping with brow tint. Your brows shape your entire face so it’s time to frame yours.

If you are looking for any other type of waxing treatment I also offer those as well. From legs, to bikinis, face, arms, backs, chests, and underarms as well. The great thing about body waxing is you don’t have to shave for weeks. With waxing, your hair is removed by the root so you don’t have that annoying shadow like when you shave. Waxing also helps to prolong hair growth. When your hair does grow back it’s a lot smoother in texture as well.

My wax preference is a hard wax. This wax adheres to the hair with less stress on the skin, so there is less irritation and redness. I also have a lavender cream wax for the stubborn hair. This is also a sensitive wax leaving the skin less irritated. I have taken quite a few advanced waxing classes, so your experience will be a pleasant one.

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

How to Survive Your First Yoga Class

Just the thought of attending your very first yoga class may strike fear in your heart.  Here are some suggestions, combined with yoga etiquette, to help you transition smoothly through your first few classes.

• Bring a yoga mat (sometimes called a sticky mat) to class.  Most studios provide or rent mats but it is nice to have your own.  If purchasing a mat, make certain it is designed specifically for yoga and not an exercise or pilates mat.  Yoga is always practiced in bare feet to establish a connection with the earth.
• Have a light snack about an hour before class (i.e. fruit and nuts, or a granola bar).  Wait at least 3-4 hours after a large meal before practicing yoga.  Your digestive system will thank you.
• Wear comfortable workout clothing.  Oversized clothing is not recommended.  It is nice to have a pair of socks or an extra layer of clothing for relaxation at the end of class.
• Refrain from wearing perfume or strongly scented moisturizers, shampoos, etc. as this can be a problem for others with allergies or sensitivities.
• Turn off your cell phone before entering a yoga studio.  Even a phone on vibrate can be very distracting to the peacefulness of the studio and especially to the yoga class.
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early.  Check in at the front desk.  Place extra items or valuables in a locker.  Leave your shoes outside the yoga room (paying respect to the space).  Take anything of value inside the room with you.
• If there is another class in session, be respectful by waiting quietly outside the room.  When the class is released, feel free to enter the room.
• Set up your mat and gather any necessary props for the class.  It is helpful for beginners to regularly use props until they become more familiar with the postures.  Try not to walk on other people’s mats.  It is their personal space.  The time before class is meant as a quiet time to rest or meditate.  If you must talk, whisper.  Put away your props at the end of class.
• If you have any health concerns that may affect your class, let the teacher know before the class begins.  This will allow the teacher to help you with modifications if necessary.
• The teacher may offer you verbal or physical adjustments.  This is not meant as a criticism but merely a guide to help you receive the most benefit from the posture.
• If the teacher offers a modification for a posture, feel free to use it, especially in the beginning until you become more familiar with the poses.  Yoga is non-competitive and people are encouraged to work at their own level of ability.  Respect your body’s limitations.  Feel free to rest at any time if your body needs a break.
• Avoid leaving class early. If you do need to leave early, kindly let the teacher know before class and do so before relaxation begins.
• If you should arrive a little late and class has already begun, don’t panic.  Most teachers will allow you to enter the room.  Check with the front desk if unsure of the studio’s policy.  If the class is quiet (perhaps in a centering), enter and sit down toward the back of the room or wherever you can be the least distracting to others.  Wait until centering is over.  When the class has begun to get underway, feel free to roll out your mat and join the class.
• At the end of class (or the beginning) the teacher may acknowledge everyone with “Namaste”.   This gesture is performed by bringing hands to prayer position at heart center and lightly bowing the head forward.  A simple translation of Namaste is:  the spirit within me acknowledges and honors the spirit within you.

Each time you attend a yoga class, you will become more and more comfortable with the setting and the routine.  The most important thing is to relax and enjoy your class.   Congratulations for embarking upon such a fabulous journey!

Namaste,

Linda Hill, Certified Yoga Instructor
CNY Healing Arts Center
Latham, NY
518.724.5750

Book of the Month: Heal Your Body

Tai Chi Rejuvenation Workshops at CNY Healing Arts Center

Tai Chi Rejuvenation Workshops – held in August at our Latham and Syracuse CNY Healing Arts Centers.

SYRACUSE:
Saturday, August 28th, noon – 6pm
Fee is $45 paid in cash at the door
Held in our Yoga Studio, bring a bag lunch.
*RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 315.671.5755, space is limited

LATHAM:
Sunday August 29th, 9am – 4pm
Fee is $45 paid in cash at the door
Held in our Yoga Studio, bring a bag lunch.
*RSVP to Mary Sise 518.785.8576 or mts@integrativepsy.com

Reactivate the purest energy in your body. Express your Self with the highest frequencies. The workshop, open to everyone including beginners will teach simple and powerful movements that:

•    Reinforce the energy of the physical and subtle bodies
•    Rebalance the Elements (Earth, Fire, Wood, Water and Metal)
•    Soften the joints and release tension in the body
•    Activate the rejuvenation process in the body
•    Harmonize the Chakras, increasing your connection with Life force
•    Expand the subtle bodies opening us to Union with the Divine

Jayendra is a Bramachari (monk) at the Temple of Consciousness in Crestone Co and has dedicated his life to the Divine.   He enriched his personal practices with a deep connection to the cosmic energy fields. His teachings are given with an original style, integrating traditional and modern approaches of Tai Chi.

August 2010 Workshops at CNY Healing Arts Centers

This month at CNY Healing Arts Centers – all locations – we will focus on yoga for fertility as well as other modes of relaxation. We have several workshops and classes that will help you to do just this. Please contact the center nearest you to inquire about our services or events. Click here for contact information. To read more about Yoga for Fertility  click here.

Yoga Class Schedules – click here
Yoga is a wonderful way to create better balance in your life. Experience Yoga, join us for a class today.

Syracuse CNY Healing Arts Center

Going from “What Now?” to “WOW!” – Saturday, August 7th, 1-4:30pm
Join us for an experiential meditation workshop with Lynne Potteiger. This workshop includes two guided meditations, discussion and instructions on how to use a focus wheel for helping you create the life you desire. Cost to attend is $25.
*RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 315.671.5755

Yoga for Fertility Workshop – Saturday, August 14th, 1-3pm
Please join Cynthia Powers-Broccoli for this Yoga for Fertility Class that is designed for women and/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. Another incredible benefit of yoga is that it helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. In a recent Harvard-based study, women participating in a yoga and relaxation program nearly tripled their chances of achieving pregnancy. No cost to attend. *RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 315.671.5755

Latham CNY Healing Arts Center

Partner Yoga for Fertility Workshop – Thursday, August 12th, 7:45-8:45pm
Join Linda Hill for this workshop specifically for couples on the journey toward fertility. Attend this rejuvenating workshop to connect physically and emotionally with your partner. The fertility journey has a huge impact on both partners and this workshop offers couples a wonderful opportunity to decompress and revitalize together. No yoga experience necessary. This is a complimentary class. *RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 518-724-5750

Maya Abdominal Workshop – Thursday, August 26th 6pm-7:30pm
Join Kristen Crumb, Licensed Massage Therapist for an informative evening about the Maya Abdominal Massage Technique. This technique is beneficial for everyone. We will discuss the following topics: What is the Maya Abdominal Technique? Where did this originate from? And What are the benefits? Please join us to learn more about this new technique that is being offered and how it can enhance your life. This workshop is complimentary from Dr. Kiltz.
*Please RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 518-724-5750.

Rochester CNY Healing Arts Center

Yoga for Fertility Class & Circle of Hope Support Group – Thursday’s 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. Yoga for Fertility Class will begin promptly at 6pm, and the second hour will be dedicated to sharing each other’s stories, listening and supporting one another. It is up to your discretion to attend both or one or the other. *Please note that we will be combining Yoga for Fertility and Circle of Hope Support Group weekly. This will replace the Circle of Hope Support Meeting that was held once a month.

Meditation Workshop – Sunday, August 15th, 12-2pm
Pre-registration fee is $20 Come join Julie Cramer, Life Mastery Coach, Intuitive and Energetic Healer in a healing vortex where your extraneous cares, worries, stimulations and demands of modern daily life will melt away. We will utilize a combination of guided meditation, hands on energy work and a ceremonial letting go of what is no longer serving you in your life. From this place, your natural state of wholeness and inner wisdom can step forward and better guide you. *Fee is $20. *RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

Laser Hair Removal Special

CNY Healing Arts Center in Syracuse, NY is currently offering 50% off Laser Hair Removal so please call 315.671.5755 to book your appointment today. This offer will only last for a limited time.

Yoga for Fertility

Nutrition and Fertility

For most women who are trying to become pregnant, the journey isn’t always easy.  While age and hormones play a large part in whether you will or will not get pregnant with ease, so does nutrition.  What you eat in the months prior to becoming pregnant can not only affect your fertility, but the health of you and your growing baby.

There are no specific foods that will make you more fertile.  Eating a healthy diet one year prior to conception allows your body to store important nutrients that your body and your baby will need for a successful pregnancy.  It’s especially important is to get enough of Omega-3 fatty acids.  Omega-3’s are essential for fetal brain development.  Your body cannot produce these fats, so you must get them through food sources.  ARA and DHA are two types of omega-3 fatty acids.  It is recommended to get at least 200 mg of DHA a day. Fish are among the best sources.  The fattier the fish, the more omega-3’s they will contain. It is safe to have up to 12 ounces of fish a week while pregnant.  Good sources are salmon, cod or light canned tuna.  Other non-fish sources include walnuts, flax seeds, soybeans or omega-3 enriched eggs.

It is important that you are eating a balanced diet, but even the best diets sometimes fall short.  Along with a healthy diet, be sure to take a prenatal vitamin, preferably one with DHA.

While you are trying to conceive, this is no time to go on a diet.  A registered dietitian is your best source to make sure that your diet is not deficient in any nutrients, and to help you figure out a meal plan that is right for you.  To schedule a one-on-one counseling session with me, just call CNY Healing Arts Center in Syracuse  at 315-671-5755 to schedule an appointment.  We also have yoga, acupuncture, massage and skin care to complete your total well-being. Click here to see the nutrition workshops we are holding this month at all locations.

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

Nutrition and Wellness Offerings for July 2010

This month at CNY Healing Arts Centers – all locations – we will focus on nutrition and wellness. We have several workshops and classes that will help you to do just this. Please contact the center nearest you to inquire about our services or events. Click here for contact information. To read about how Nutrition for Fertility can help click here.

Yoga Class Schedules – click here
Yoga is a wonderful way to create better balance in your life. Experience Yoga, join us for a class today.

SYRACUSE:

Nutrition for Fertility Workshop – July 17th 1:30-3:00pm
Join Heather Neely, RD for a workshop on eating right for fertility. We will discuss how a healthy diet can help increase your chances for pregnancy. Topics include: foods to add or limit in your diet, key nutrients you should be getting now, food and it’s affect your hormones, and getting to or maintaining a healthy weight. There will be a question and answer session. We will meet in the Yoga Studio at CNY Healing Arts. No cost to attend. Please RSVP to CNY Healing Arts Center at 315-671-5755.

Yoga for Fertility Classes – Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm
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.

Meditation Classes – Wednesdays, 5:45-7:00pm
Stress melts away when we quiet the mind and meditate. This is very important in life and especially during your journey toward fertility. *RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at 315.671.5755

LATHAM:

Partner Meditation with Samantha Rossi – Thursday, July 15th, 7:45-8:45pm
In this workshop designed for couples, you will learn meditation techniques for reducing stresses (communication, responsibilities, romance, etc.) commonly found in a relationship, as well as heightening your appreciation of your partner. Please dress comfortably. Both partners are encouraged to attend. No cost to attend. Please RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at (518) 724-5750

Healthy Choices- Eating Well to Support Vitality &Fertility – Saturday July 24th, 10am-12pm
This workshop will be presented by CNY Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist Rebecca Rice MS, L.Ac. Explore ways that healthy eating can impact your general health and support fertility. Participants will learn how Chinese medicine interprets infertility and how to manage it with the best food choices for the body. Attendants will bring home recipes. There will also be an optional field trip to the local grocery store to further navigate the world of food. Cost $15.
Please RSVP to CNY Healing Arts at (518) 724-5750

Yoga for Fertility Classes – 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:

Yoga for Fertility Class & Circle of Hope Support Group – Thursday’s, 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. Yoga for fertility Class will begin promptly at 6pm and the second hour will be dedicated to sharing each other’s stories, listening and supporting one another. It is your discretion to attend both or one or the other. *Please note that we will be combining Yoga for Fertility and Circle of Hope Support Group weekly, this will replace the Circle of Hope Group Meeting that was held once a month.

Restorative Yoga Class Friday, July 9th, 6-7:30pm
Join Christa Tyson, RYT, Doula for a Restorative Yoga class. We will use bolsters and blankets to position body over props to melt into the poses for a deeper relaxation. Fee is $16 and class size is limited to 12 students. Please RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

Nutrition Workshop – Wednesday, July 28th, 7pm
This Nutrition and Weight Management Workshop will give you the tools to make better choices on your daily nutrition decisions. This includes what, when and how much to eat, which directly affects weight management, energy levels and overall emotional and physical health. Come join Jen as she shares the knowledge that has enabled her to lose 120lbs since last year. Fee is $15 per person. Please RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

CNY Healing Arts Hours of Operation for July 4th Weekend

Our CNY Healing Arts Centers will be closed on Sunday, July 4th and Monday, July 5th. May you all enjoy a happy, healthy and safe July 4th Holiday!