Syracuse, CNY Healing Arts Center: Workshops & Events for March 2012
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS being held at CNY Healing Arts Center, 191 Intrepid Lane:
Hot House Yoga with Amy Van Kirk
Friday March 2nd 6:00-8:00pm
Zumba on Friday March 9th, 6-7pm – only $8
Yoga Nidra Workshop: Deep Relaxation & Guided Meditation
Saturday March 10th 2-3pm – Fee $15
Through the use of guided imagery, breath awareness and body scanning, this extended guided relaxation will help alleviate not only muscular tensions, but also mental and emotional stress. We will access inner healing and harmony available to us all. We will travel inward to a place of self-embrace and connection to your whole being. Relax into openness, freedom and bliss. Nothing is required but to lie or sit down and listen. Yoga Nidra is foolproof! You cannot do it wrong. Please RSVP to 315.671.5755
Hot House Yoga with Amy Van Kirk Friday March 16th 6:00-8:00pm
BellyDanceBirth© Workshop Saturday March 17th 1:30-2:30pm – Fee $15
Classes are a combination of yoga and Middle Eastern/Egyptian dance, movement and meditation. The classes are conducted to music in sessions of approximately 45-60 minutes. The segments consist of stretching and posing, dance movements, and relaxation/stretching/meditation time. The BellyDanceBirth© method is used primarily during the prenatal months, and during labor and delivery, intended to further enjoin mother and baby using the body/mind connection. The dance movements are also ideal for women before they become pregnant and during the post-partum period. Please RSVP to 315.671.5755.
Hot House Yoga with Cynthia Powers-Broccoli Friday March 31st, 6:00-8:00pm.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Living Body Workshop: April 7th 1-3pm
No cost to CNY Fertility Clients.
Create wholeness and accelerate your natural ability to conceive. Please join Pam Denton (DC) and Cynthia Powers-Broccoli (RYT) for this transformational workshop that will help you heal your body from the inside out! Create true health and vibrancy in your system so conception occurs naturally. By candlelight and soft music, you will be guided through a series of gentle and restorative postures, breath work, and meditation that enhance the flow of energy and circulation in your body, stimulating and toning your reproductive system. Learn how energy moves in your body and how you can release energy blocks through movement and breath. Stress and anxiety melt away as you breathe deeply and relax into your own personal power. You will leave feeling refreshed with your natural sense of well-being ignited — important ingredients to successful conception! You will also find a wonderful, nurturing community of women who all share the hope of becoming a mother. Follow the path of ease and grace – through whole body intention you CAN conceive! Cost to attend is $20.00. No cost to CNY Fertility Clients. Please RSVP to 315.671.5755.
Facials: Healthy Skin, Beautiful Skin
Our skin is our largest organ which serves a number of roles from protecting us from pathogens to keeping us hydrated—it’s our first-line in defense! Facials not only help to facilitate this role, but also leave us with healthy skin that looks fabulous!
First, a specialist will be able to determine the condition of your skin and your skin type. From there, a facial treatment can be determined just for you.
Based on your personalized skin consultation, the specialist will be able to provide you with a cleansing routine which is individualized. Exfoliation of the skin will help to increase cell turnover and promote even-toned skin. A well-matched moisturizer will not only make your skin look and feel hydrated, it will also offer protection from the elements.
Facials may include massages which aid with lymphatic drainage. During a face massage, muscles are warmed and the lymph nodes stimulated to open and enhance circulatory and toxin removal. This is one of the reasons why a healthy, bright glow is apparent after receiving treatment! Antioxidants which contain vitamin A and E can help to remove pollutants from the body.
Relaxation is another benefit in receiving spa facials. Much of our tension is held in our face from our brow bone to our necks, and a massage given during the facial reduces this tension. The use of the products during the treatment also provides aromatherapy and a soothing calm.
Our specialists at CNY Healing Arts offer facials that alleviate dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin, sensitive skin that will leave your face looking and feeling completely refreshed and refined. It also offers a great time to ask any questions that you may have concerning your skin care routine such as which types of products to use for your skin type to leave you glowing all year round!
Our staff at CNY Healing Arts Centers would love to assist with a facial treatment just for you! Please call us or just stop in and give us the opportunity to help you. It would be our pleasure!
Syracuse:
191 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755
Albany:
38A Old Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5750
Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2
Take Care of Your Immune System, Get a Massage!
You’re on the massage table and you feel good from your head to your toes! There’s a feeling of peacefulness and relaxation, of quiet and calm. You feel the muscle soreness, stiffness, and tension drifting away—but did you know that you may actually be improving your immune system as well?
A study by researchers at Cedars-Sinai revealed that a single session of massage caused biological changes! Volunteers who received Swedish massage experienced significant decreases in levels of the stress hormone cortisol in blood and saliva, and in arginine vasopressin, a hormone that can lead to increases in cortisol. They also had increases in the number of lymphocytes, white blood cells that are part of the immune system.
Volunteers who had the light massage experienced greater increases in oxytocin, a hormone associated with contentment, than the Swedish massage group, and bigger decreases in adrenal corticotropin hormone, which stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.
After massage, people have reported that they feel contentment and calm, decreased anxiety, enhanced sleep quality, greater energy, improved concentration, increased circulation, and reduced fatigue.
There have also been links between the power of massage in decreasing the effects of allergies and asthma. There has been a correlation between stress and increased production of histamines. With allergy season right around the corner, the reduction of stress through massage can alleviate symptoms. Massage also increases blood flow and blood circulation and clears mucous from the nose and throat.
Massage can also aid in the removal of toxins from the body that are stored in your muscles. It can also reduce pain, swelling, and formation of scar tissue following injury.
CNY Healing Arts Centers in Syracuse, Rochester, and Albany offer several different styles of massage to help you relax, feel at peace, and give you all of the wonderful health benefits that massage has to offer.
Our staff at CNY Healing Arts Centers would love to assist with a massage treatment just for you! Please call us or just stop in and give us the opportunity to help you. It would be our pleasure!
Syracuse:
191 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755
Albany:
38A Old Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5750
Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2
A Valentine’s For You
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.” ~Lucille Ball
This Valentine’s Day remember the most important person in your life—you. When we first give ourselves the love that we need, it flows to everyone around us. It can make us more relaxed, productive, confident, and energetic. It can give us sense of peace and direction.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to start incorporating doing something special every day just for you! Get yourself a treat or do something that makes you smile. It doesn’t have to be expensive; just something that makes you feel special such as:
Buying a small pendant/charm that has meaning to you
Getting a soothing massage for your body and mind
Taking a relaxing bubble bath
Going for a nice, long, enjoyable walk
Hanging a positive message on your mirror
Starting a routine of journaling your thoughts every day
Taking a yoga class
Volunteering to help others
Getting a manicure
Starting a project that you’ve wanted to
Meditating
Getting yourself a bouquet of tulips
Signing up for a class that you’re interested in
Reading a positive book
Letting go of a negative thought pattern
Talking to a friend & catch up
Making yourself a vibrantly colorful salad
Whatever it is, do something that you enjoy! Our lives can become so busy with work and activities that we forget to take time to simply ‘be’ and that’s usually when we need it the very most.
There are so many emotional and physical benefits of taking care of yourself. Our self-esteem improves allowing us to feel more in control of our lives, we’re able to respond more positively to situations that arise, our stress levels decrease which helps our bodies, and our relationships are enhanced with others.
When we feel happy and positive, we attract more of it! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Our staff at CNY Healing Arts Centers would love to assist you with some of the things on this list above. Please call us or just stop in and give us the opportunity to help you. It would be our pleasure!
Syracuse:
191 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755
Albany:
38A Old Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5750
Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2
Syracuse: Classes move back to 191 Intrepid Lane, Upcoming Workshops & Personal Training NOW Offered
We heard you missed the old yoga studio! So, all yoga classes are now in the old studio at 191 Intrepid Lane until we have a suitable solution for the issues that have come up related to the floors being too cold and hard in the new studio at 195. To make this easier, please prepay for your classes otherwise cash at the door at the drop-in rate of $15. We appreciate your patience and promise to listen to your concerns. Namaste.
CLASS PASS PACKAGES (save $$)
Class Passes:
5 for $65, 8 for $88, 10 for $100, 8 week unlimited fitness and yoga class pass $150 (new offer!)
PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS:
Now offering one on one personal training with Certified personal trainer and yoga teacher, Trish Gallen.
$99 – 5 private 1 hour sessions
$70 – 5 private 1/2 hour sessions
Offer good from 2/15 – 4/1 sessions must be redeemed within this time frame.
Come get your ZUMBA on with us this Friday, 6-7pm, in the NEW space at 195 Intrepid.
WORKSHOPS COMING UP:
Couples Candlelight Workshop – February 11th, 3:00-4:30pm with Cynthia Broccoli
Held in yoga studio at 191 Intrepid (old space). Candlelight and soft music set an intimate mood for this two-hour Couples Workshop. Throughout the class, couples assist their partners with stretching and standing poses, and take turns giving and receiving massage. Join Cynthia Powers-Broccoli for this workshop, it can be a great date night and fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! *Space is limited. You must pre-register to attend by calling CNY Healing Arts Center at 315.671.5755. Cost to attend $15.00 per person
Hot House Yoga Friday – February 17th 6:00-8:00pm, $15 Fee
191 Intrepid Lane (old space)
Yoga & Wine Night – Sunday, February 19th, 5:15-8:30pm
195 Intrepid Lane (new space)
Yoga instructor, Trish Gallen and local wine expert, Kirk Gibson of the Brewster Inn, are teaming up to give you an evening of a juicy yoga practice followed by a yummy wine, chocolate and cheese tasting. Trish will lead a heart opening vinyasa class from 5:15-6:30pm in the new yoga space. When the yoga practice is over, she’ll lead you upstairs where you’ll be greeted by local wine expert Kirk Gibson. He’ll educate you about some tasty wines and have some sweet and savory bites for you to try. $50 for both yoga and wine ($90 for couples), $15 for yoga practice only, $35 for wine and cheese only. Please call 315.671.5755 to register and ensure your spot.
Positive Energy: The Secret to Healing at CNY Healing Arts Centers
Below is an article written by Jessie Briel, Manager at our CNY Healing Arts Center in Rochester, NY that was recently published in Messenger Posts Health Section.
Picture this: You finally find the time to use the CNY Healing Arts Wellness Center & Spa gift card that you received as a birthday present. As the end of your work day approaches, your mind becomes more aware of your body. The tension in your neck and shoulders from craning over your keyboard all day becomes more apparent as the clock ticks toward closing time. Before long, you are scooting out to your car, crawling through the rush hour traffic, and arrive at CNY Healing Arts. Your nose wrinkles as you half-jog to the entrance through the chilly winter air. As you push through the thick mahogany door, your body is enveloped in warmth. A welcoming, friendly face greets you with a smile and kindly asks to hang your coat for you.
As the receptionist leads you to the lobby, you pass through the Fertile Grounds Café, where CNY’s very own barista offers to take your drink order. You choose a Café Latte made with Gimme! Coffee Espresso, Ithaca’s finest, repeatedly voted top espresso bar by the New York Times. You enter the spa lobby and sink into the plush leather couch, letting every muscle in your body fully release for the first time in what seems like an eternity. You slowly sip your drink, allowing it warm you from the inside out. The glow from the fireside dances across your cheeks, and you begin to remember what it truly means to feel at home.
Dr. Robert Kiltz, Owner and Founder of CNY Healing Arts and CNY Fertility Center, believes that first impressions are lasting impressions. From the wellness center’s enticing aesthetic atmosphere to the 5-star customer care that our staff strives to provide our clients with each and every day, just sitting in the lobby is a treatment within itself. What’s our secret? Positive energy.
Positive energy is the foundation of all 3 of Dr. Kiltz’s centers, housed in Rochester, Syracuse and Albany. He empowers his staff and clients to think and speak with positive words and to always envision success in any area of life. This energy is contagious and flows throughout the center freely, rejuvenating the spirits of its guests. This feeling goes far beyond the lobby: it embodies every practitioner, every treatment and every service that CNY Healing Arts provides. When you finally find some much-deserved time to pamper yourself, CNY Healing Arts offers a plethora of services to help you reach your goals.
Massage
Let’s start with massage therapy. We know that our clients have a wide range of needs that cannot be confined to one type of massage. So, we chose to name our service “Custom Massage”, so that we could give our clients carte blanche to tailor their treatment to their needs and to allow our therapists to create this perfect fit with no restrictions. We also provide Maya Abdominal Massage, which is a specialized type of therapy that aids in relieving symptoms related to digestive issues such, uterine alignment, irregular menstruation, fertility issues, breeched positioning of baby during pregnancy, frequent urination, migraines and much more.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine that serves to balance the energy and blood flow in your body. Tiny, hair-thin needles are used on specific points on your body, depending on the symptoms you choose to treat. The most common misconception is that this treatment inflicts pain! Our Licensed acupuncturists are very gentle and experienced. Our treatments are performed with precision and grace, ensuring that you are as comfortable as humanly possible while receiving your acupuncture treatment, allowing us to maximize the benefits that you receive from your treatment. Acupuncture treats countless symptoms, a few being pain relief, fertility issues, facial rejuvenation, nausea associated with pregnancy, addiction (including smoking cessation), and more!
Esthetics
CNY Healing Arts in Rochester partnered with Aveda to provide natural, environmentally-friendly skincare treatments for our clients. Whether you’re looking to perfect your skin with a facial or get your makeup done for an event or wedding, we have anything and everything you need at your disposal! CNY Estheticians perform Aveda facials, skin resurfacing treatments such as plant peels or gomage treatments, body wraps & scrubs, Aveda makeup applications and even makeup lessons! In addition, CNY offers waxing & nail services. We recently added Harmony Gelish® gel manicures and pedicures to our list of specialties!
Yoga
Balance and stress reduction are two huge benefits of practicing yoga at CNY Healing Arts. Aside from the far-reaching physical benefits of yoga, it also calms & soothes your mind and soul. CNY’s intimate studio houses classes of less than 20 students, promoting more one-on-one time with the instructors and allowing students to tailor the class to their needs for each class. Each CNY instructor is dedicated to improving the practice of their students, guiding them step by step. We have many classes for beginners at CNY, and your first class here is free! Consider this a personal invitation to stop by, take a breath, de-stress and leave class feeling nothing short of carefree.
Dr. Kiltz created CNY Healing Arts Wellness Center & Spa with a purpose: stress reduction for his clients. Every day, we exercise positive energy and healing modalities to leave our clients feeling renewed, refreshed and rejuvenated.
Albany’s Partner Yoga Workshop and Brunch, February 11th
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Saturday, February 11th
9:00-12:00pm
Fee $45/couple
Experience the joy of yoga with your special someone in this Partner Yoga Workshop.
Strengthen your connection while having fun together.
Enjoy a light brunch, reflexology and chair massage after the workshop.
Space is limited. RSVP to CNY Healing Arts Center, Albany: 518-724-5750.
Rise & Shine-Start Your Day with Yoga & Meditation!
You awaken. There is quiet and stillness. The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and all is calm. This is the perfect time to take just a few minutes for yourself and add some meditation and yoga. Starting the day with these will help to reduce stress and prepare you to face your day with a sense of inner peace.
Meditation in the morning helps to ground you, unclutter the mind and helps you to feel more in control of your day. First, get into position:
*Keeping the back straight, sit comfortably in a relaxed position with legs crossed.
*Keep the head straight, slightly bent forward, keep the teeth slightly apart, the tip of the tongue against the upper pallet.
*Keep eyes half-open staring down past the tip of your nose (or close the eyes).
*Relax your shoulders and place your hands on your knees, palms facing up or hands in prayer position close to your heart/chest.
*Take slow breaths in through the nose and out.
*Visualize a scene in your mind that you find calming (maybe it’s feeling the warm sand under your body, listening to the sound of the birds, feeling the warm breeze on your skin, and the smell of the ocean air). Feel that serenity as you continue to breathe slowly for several minutes.
Next, add some simple yoga moves. You will be stretching your muscles, awakening your body, improving circulation. Here are some great poses to do in the morning:
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose)
Combine meditation with the physical benefits of practicing yoga in the morning and you’re ready to rock your day!
May the Long Time Sun Shine Upon You,
All Love Surround You,
And the Pure Light Within You,
Guide Your Way On
~ Snatam Kaur
Ayurveda: Healing & Balance with Yoga, Meditation, Diet, Herbs and More
Ayurveda is an Indian holistic, healing system in which the universal life force manifests into certain doshas or energies. The three doshas or “forces” are known as: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. We are all made up of a combination of these forces. However, these can fluctuate, and we may have excesses which cause imbalances in our lives, and balancing them will help bring about harmony.
The following are just some general characteristics which each of the doshas may possess:
Vata: Small frame, anxious and creative personality types, dry skin/hair, enjoys sour/salty foods
Pitta: Medium frame, driven personality types, oily hair/skin, enjoy sweet/bitter foods
Kapha: Large frame, relaxed personality types, smooth skin, enjoys sweet/pungent foods
Doshas can fluctuate for many reasons such as stress, age, and diet. One must determine their imbalances as they can result in different effects on the body. For example, an excess or imbalance of each dosha can be seen in the following ways:
Excess Vata can cause disturbances with the large intestine, nervous system, immune system, and joints.
Excess Pitta can results in problems with the small intestines, liver, spleen, thyroid, blood, skin, and eyes.
Excess Kapha can result in issues with the stomach, lungs, mucous/water retention, and weight gain.
These balances can be corrected by the foods that we eat, yoga, massage, meditation, facials, detox, herbs, or other methods. Generally, “the opposite” balances. For example, the Vata can benefit from grounding and calming treatments, warm, sweet foods such as casseroles, stews, and soups, and their yoga should create warmth and serenity. The Pitta can benefit from invigorating and energizing treatments, non-spicy foods and plenty of vegetables, and a yoga that encourages compassion and a relaxed effort. The Kapha benefits from soothing treatments, invigorating the mind with light, spicy foods, and their exercise should be stimulating and vigorous.
Our practitioners at CNY Healing Arts would love the opportunity to assist you with creating balance in your life and within yourself. Please call us or visit us soon.
Syracuse:
191 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755
Albany:
38A Old Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5750
Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2
February Events, Syracuse CNY Healing Arts
The Art of Living with Intent Retreat: Expansion & Love
Sunday, February 5th, 1-6pm—Fee is $40 (includes dinner and Dr. Rob’s new book)
Dr. Rob Kiltz, Author, Fertility Doctor and Motivational Speaker, is excited to share that in 2012 we will be holding a monthly
Retreat offering. Joining him at these events will be Sheila Applegate, Clinical Therapist, Motivational Presenter, Author and Radio Host, and Teresa Huggins, Author, Motivational Speaker and Life Coach. February’s retreat focus will be on love, expansion, and cultivating a life of being open to possibilities. Each attendee will get a copy of Dr. Rob’s new book, The Art of Living with Intent: 60 Days of Intentions and Inspirations. This Day Retreat will end with a delicious warm dinner and time for community sharing. *Limited space available so please call us and pre-register soon. Fee to attend is $40 and will be collected at time of registration.
Kirtan Event
Sunday, February 5th, 6-8pm—$10 cash donation (suggested)
All that attend the Retreat are welcome to stay and join in this very spiritual and wonderful event. Open to the public, Retreat attendance not required. Please RSVP.
Yoga Nidra Workshop: Deep Relaxation & Guided Meditation
Saturday, February 18th 2:00-3:00pm—Fee $15
Through the use of guided imagery, breath awareness and body scanning, this extended guided relaxation will help alleviate not only muscular tensions, but also mental and emotional stress. We will access inner healing and harmony available to us all. We will travel inward to a place of self-embrace and connection to your whole being. Relax into openness, freedom and bliss. Nothing is required but to lie or sit down and listen. Yoga Nidra is foolproof! You cannot do it wrong.
Yoga & Wine Night
Sunday, February 19th 5:15-8:30pm
Yoga instructor, Trish Gallen. and local wine expert, Kirk Gibson of the Brewster Inn, are teaming up to give you an evening of a juicy yoga practice followed by a yummy wine, chocolate and cheese tasting. Trish will lead a heart opening vinyasa class from 5:15-6:30pm in the new yoga space. When the yoga practice is over, she’ll lead you upstairs where you’ll be greeted by local wine expert Kirk Gibson. He’ll educate you about some tasty wines and have some sweet and savory bites for you to try. $50 for both yoga and wine-($90 for couples), $15 for yoga practice only, $35 for Wine and cheese only. Please call and register to ensure your spot.
Natural Comfort Measured in Labor!
Saturday, February 25th 1-2:30pm—Fee is $15
Serving women in the Syracuse area since 1994, Doulas of CNY will be sharing how they support Mothers in Natural Birthing comfort. Join us to learn and experience these natural comfort ideas from experts in the field! Pre-register to ensure your spot, we have limited space. RSVP to us at 315.671.5755.
Restorative Yoga Class
Sunday’s 12:00-1:00pm—Fee is $15
Join us for this supported, conscious body/mind relaxation practice. Restorative poses offer benefits to both the body and mind, for conditions ranging from insomnia to asthma and chronic pain to depression. RSVP to reserve your spot.
Beginners Yoga Workshop Series
This was so popular in January that we are bringing it back in February – full details in our yoga brochure. Starts Feb, 12th, $80 for 4 week session, or $110 for 4 week session and unlimited yoga for the month.
Hot House Yoga with Trish Gallen
Fridays, February 3rd & 17th, 6:00-8:00pm—Fee is $15
This is our most popular class so be sure to RSVP!
Asana Clinic Series
Looking to deepen your practice?? Look no further. Join us for a four class asana clinic during the month of February. We’ll dissect various postures and flows and work on proper alignment. Great for all levels of practice and EXCELLENT for those who have already completed the beginners yoga workshop. Starts Feb. 4th, full details in our yoga brochure, $80 for 4 week session, or $110 for 4 week session and unlimited yoga classes for the month of February.
SAVE THE DATE:
Girl’s Night Out
March 7th 5:30-8:30pm - Fee is $40 *note price and time change
Join us in our newly expanded CNY Healing Arts Center for an evening to get together with your girlfriends and just have some fun. Enjoy a sampling of the following: Chair massage, Mini Facials, Acupuncture, Yoga and Zumba demo class and more. Light refreshments will be served as well. Space is limited so please *Please RSVP.
195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 315.671.5755
www.cnyhealingarts.com
