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Friday, 27 November 2009The best in organic beauty products and yoga wear are celebrating the holidays together at OMALA’s Flagship Boutique in Brooklyn.
Shē Essential Beauty’s organic, mind/body skincare line was developed by two licensed acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists. With a unique beauty from within concept based on the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and inspired by generations of empresses from dynasties past,” their unique serums, scrubs, balms, sprays and salts use all-natural herbs such as Ginko Biloba for increased circulation, Ru Xiang (frankincense) for skin healing, and Zhen Zhu (mother-of-pearl), which the Chinese have used for centuries to enhance the skin’s beauty. These herbs are combined with medicinal-grade essential oils such as Xiang Cao Mao (lemongrass) and Bo He (peppermint) for stress reduction and calming effects. Together the herbs and oils form a powerful combination that rejuvenate the skin and harmonize the mind, creating a unique experience to enhance your beauty, inside and out.
OMALA, is the destination for active, health conscious, men, women, yogis, and pilates enthusiasts. If you are looking for inspiration in your life, one step into Omala’s zen atmosphere will lead the way. Housing a unique selection of eco-friendly women's activewear apparel, body and home accessories, yoga and pilates props, and some enriching literature, makes for a refreshing shopping experience that may just guide you down the path of enlightenment. To find out more about Omala, you can check out www.omala.com.
Source: http://www.pr.com
Thursday, 26 November 2009'Yoga Music by SK Infinity' and 'Shiva, Mantra Chants by SK Infinity' are among the top ranking music albums, composed by Sandeep Khurana, according to reports from online stores. The albums are available on iTunes and all major online stores.
“Music for the Soul”, is how Sandeep Khurana addresses and offers his music to the worldwide audience. With orientation in several spiritual & healing techniques e.g. Reiki, Yoga and Sacred Mantras, Sandeep, as a music composer finds it very natural to apply the knowledge and compose some of the lilting and soul touching music using new age sounds.
“Yoga Music by SK Infinity”, “Reiki Music by SK Infinity”, “Nature Sounds, Music for Relaxation”, “Ethereal Chakra Sounds”, and “Shiva, Sacred Chants”, are among the 12 music albums he has composed and released so far.
The albums are designed for everyone everywhere who wants to experience those perfect moments of peace and tranquility, listening to the soulful music. The music can be very effectively used by Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners, spiritual practitioners, Reiki healers, masters to create and experience the sound ambience for meditation and healing.
The album “Shiva, Sacred Chants by SK Infinity” is a collection of Ganesha Mantra and Shiva Mantras beautifully sung by known vocalist Renoo Nathan.
The music has been produced using a series of organic as well as electronic sounds, mixed with beautiful sounds of nature e.g. sea waves, waterfall, and river, to create the sounds of serenity.
The albums are available for downloads on iTunes, Napster, Amazon, Rhapsody, Skivamusic, and several other stores.
Sandeep Khurana is California based music composer with genres ranging from New Age, Spiritual, to Psychedelic and Film Music. He received his training in music, from several prestigious music schools in India and Ali Akbar Khan of Music, USA. He holds a Degree in Computer Engineering and studied Film Direction, Production and TV Journalism at the Asian Academy of Film & TV, University of Media Arts, India.
He has composed music for films, documentaries and albums, and his music is available on all popular digital stores and several premier music stores worldwide.
Source: http://www.prlog.org
Tuesday, 24 November 2009Balance Yoga & Healing Arts Center has established itself as the premier yoga studio in long island offering authentic Ashtanga, Vinyasa, & Anusara Yoga.
Balance Yoga & Healing Arts Center
(www.balanceyogaandhealing.com) , a well established yoga studio on long island has expanded its class and educational offerings to include Authentic Ashtanga, Vinyasa, & Anusara Yoga. In additi on to these classical styles of Yoga, they also offer Vedic Chanting, Yoga Sutra Chanting, Yoga Philosophy, and Self Improvement Workshops.
Stacy Plaske, Founder and Owner of Balance Yoga & Healing Arts Center as well as her staff, travels to India extensively, enabling them to provide their students with the most authentic and transformative Yogic experience.
At Balance Yoga the focus is on individual needs, the emphasis is on creating a safely guided practice for students at all levels. Stacy Plaske, owner of Balance Yoga, says “Through appropriate and regular yoga practice, the mind becomes more focused and clear, stress subsides, and the physical body becomes light, strong and healthy. An overall feeling of peace and harmony resides.”
Those interested in finding out more information on how yoga can transform their life can go to: www.balanceyogaandhealing.com.
Source: http://www.pr.com To see the most updated list of upcoming events, workshops and special classes please go to: www.balanceyogaandhealing.com/events.cfm
Monday, 23 November 2009Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's latest numbers 67 percent of the adult population in the US is either overweight or obese. And the numbers keep climbing every year. There certainly is not a lack of weight loss pills, gadgets, programs or protocols claiming to help with this epidemic. Part of the problem according to Susi Hately, yoga teacher and founder of Functional Synergy, is that "many have lost their 'gut feel' and isn't listening to the feedback their bodies are giving them."
Susi explains that by engaging in yoga and meditation, someone can regain the feedback channels their body is giving them, and instead of making the decision of what to eat based on "what's right," they make the decision based on what their body is telling them at a deep level. By utilizing yoga and meditation practices you can heighten your awareness. "The difficult part of this is people will say...'my body wants sugar, it wants wine.' These are the cravings. Go a little deeper, beneath the cravings, and really see what the body is wanting," says Susi.
Practice: Awareness through the day. Notice your emotions and feelings that exist around food. Notice how you feel before, during and after you eat. Was there a prevalent feeling that was present that "drove" you to eat?"
Losing weight requires 3 things to occur:
1. Eat less
2. Exercise more
3. Repeat
The formula relies on a calorie in and calorie out ratio; eat less than you burn and your weight will drop. Repeat it on an ongoing basis and you will reduce your weight. It is a straightforward and simple formula. Yet, Susi explains that it misses two important concepts which are the bane of many people wanting to lose weight. First, it misses the bridge between "I know what I need to do" to "actually following through with it." And second, it bypasses the fact that much of our eating is emotional - negative and positive. We eat out of boredom, or to soothe our souls after a breakup or a bad day. We eat for celebration, raising a glass for a job well done, a promotion, a party or an annual holiday. All in all, when we are eating, we are enjoying the food and how it makes us feel, but we aren't necessarily looking at what is the driving force behind that second piece of cake entering our mouths. Or at least, not until we stand on the scale the next day and think "oh, why did I do that?"
While yoga might not offer the calorie burn of running, Spinning or biking, it offers awareness and contemplation. It focuses the mind and enables us to pay attention to ourselves and, in a sense, wakes us up. Things we weren't so conscious about, all of sudden become clear. It is with that clarity we can make a change.
By tracking what your emotions and feelings are before, during and after eating you will get an insight to an awareness process of what you eat during your day. Not so much from the perspective of calories in vs. calories out; but rather from the perspective of calories in vs. calories out; but rather from the perspective of feelings and emotions. By following this over a few days you'll begin to see what is "driving" you during the times you eat, and whether it is out of hunger or whether some other emotion. With this information, you'll be able to gain greater clarity over what you are eating and why, and make more sustainable choices for your weight loss goals.
While yoga is not the most optimum for calorie burning, it does get us stretching, strengthening and reducing stress. The combination of asanas and breathing exercises can improve digestion, circulation, increase energy, and reduce levels of fatigue. It can also help us to recuperate from traditional cardiovascular activity, getting us ready for our next calorie burning session.
Susi Hately is a renowned yoga teacher and author of several international best-selling yoga books and DVDs. Her yoga skills are enhanced by her B.Sc. in kinesiology, post-graduate training in mind-body medicine and ergonomics and, practical field experience assisting companies with disability management and workplace safety issues. Susi's main focus and expertise is in helping people overcome pain and injuries with her customized yoga therapy programs. Since 2004, Susi teaches a comprehensive therapeutic certification program for aspiring instructors to learn the importance of well-being as it affects various conditions. Find more info at http://www.functionalsynergy.com.
Source: http://www.businesswire.com
Friday, 20 November 2009This enthusiastic yoga teacher is keen to share her yoga knowledge from India to ALL the community. Katie works with Great Britian's talented Olympic athletes Keri-ann Payne (world champion open water), James Gaddard, Dave Carry... and works with education, teaching primary school children, young people in Manchester and Stockport.
"Katie has given the athletes a new challenge, they no w seem more flexable, stronger and clearer in their thoughts. I can highly recommend her work" Sean Kelly three times Olympic medal winning coach
NEW yoga started at Avondale Sports Centre, Cheadle Health 10.30am-12...All are welcome!
Author and yoga enthusiast Katie is currently campaigning to bring the bonuses of yoga to schools and community groups in the area as she believes this ancient Eastern art form can heal souls as well as bringing physical fitness and health.
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