Ayurvedic massage, consultations and other Ayurveda goodies coming soon to SSHY

Ayurvedic Practitioner Kalee Mund will be moving her practice into Stafford Street Hot Yoga by the end of January and can't wait to see you all. She will be offering Ayurvedic Massage, Shirodhara, consultations and lots of other Ayurvedic goodies and workshops.

For those of you that would like to book a session with her she is offering 15% off to all the 30 day challengers who book a treatment before Feb. and 10% off to everyone that holds a pass at SSHY.

Menu of Services

Shirodhara Therapy/$75 ~ 60mins
Shirodhara is a uniquely profound treatment that works specifically on calming the nervous system, balancing emotions, hormones and an active mind. A calm, meditative state is created by a warm, herb infused oil gently streaming over the forehead creating a journey of deep relaxation.

Abhyanga Massage/$70 ~60mins
Warm herbal oils are generously massaged into the entire body. The oil deeply penetrates the skin; relaxing the body, mind and nervous system. Abhyanga helps remove toxins, stimulate circulation, relieve muscle and joint pain and enhance the immune system.

Bliss Therapy/ $135 ~ 90mins
A luxurious deeply relaxing and moving combination of Shirodhara and Abhyanga. Bliss therapy works to cleanse and tonify the physical and subtle aspects of the body and mind. This deep relaxation brings an increased sense of well-being which in turn supports the immune system, the healing process and our connection to out spiritual nature.

Ayurvedic Consultation/ $100 ~ 90mins
Is an in depth analysis of your health history & current health concerns.  We will determine your body type & your current state of imbalance.  Everything will be explained in terms that are easily understood & a guideline will be introduced on how to implement Ayurveda into your everyday life. We will recommend lifestyle adjustments, dietary plan & herbs if necessary.

Kalee will also be holding a Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop February 16th & 23rd from 1-6pm. Cost is $125 for both days and will include theory, interactive cooking, recipes, and an Ayurvedic meal to enjoy for everyone at the end of both classes.
Space is limited so sign up soon!

To book a treatment or sign up for her Ayurvedic Cooking workshop contact Kalee at:
PH: 204-998-4598
Email: kalee.mund@gmail.com

January Hot Yoga Events

Thursday, January 2nd: Challenge begins

Thursday, January 9th at 8pm: Info session at the studio for our amazing, hot yoga infused retreat in Mexico this February (2014).

Saturday, January 11th: Beginners Workshop $15
For people who think they can't do hot yoga because of weight issues, health conditions, or just need a gentle introduction to show them what they CAN do.  With Amanda, 12:30 - 1:30pm.  Please call or email to sign up.  Come as you are in comfortable clothing. We will do the workshop in the hot room with no heat for 60 min.

Saturday, January 25th: Posture Clinic with Amanda $25
12:30 - 1:30pm in the hot room. Heated, so wear your shorts!  An opportunity to go through the Bikram postures you want to know more about.  Amanda will help show you ways of improving your postures and understanding, or simply answer those burning questions!

Breathe and try...

Last week, after a class she wasn’t even teaching, I asked Miranda what I could do about my balance. I’d asked her once before and she told me to see her sometime after class.

I chose this particular class - one she hadn’t even taught, and one I
had barely muddled through - to ask her. I figured she might provide a
correction, or one of those on-the-fly-demonstrations she does, but no,
she offered me a karma class. She said she could see me trying (I call
it struggling) and thought I could benefit from a one-on-one.

Now this was Miranda (and we all know about the rainbows, sunshine, and unfettered magic she seems to bring to our space) but it was not the only time a SSHY teacher has offered help. Alexis and Heather, right from the start, were quick to make suggestions. Ivanka has pulled me to the side and tried to convince me of a better way, Jenn has continually shared knowledge and support, as has Vicky and Billie (who, even before she was stamped with the Bikram seal of approval, had suggestions on
ways of coping).

I know this advice is shared freely, not just with me but also anyone
who walks through the doors. As we lay in the final Savasana and every
teacher offers the parting words ‘/If you have any questions or need a
little help, come and see me up front’/, they really mean it.

Posture by posture, Miranda provided adjustments and advice I can
already feel working its way through my thick skull. I say this in as
much of what she had to offer I have heard before, basically in every
class. The beauty of the Bikram dialogue is that it reinforces the
movement of each posture. Miranda was telling me what I had heard
before, time and again. In fact, I thought I was already doing some of it.

For example, the major ‘thing’ I took out of the session was a greater
concentration on breathing. Pretty basic, yes, but it seems in all the
pulling and locking and stretching and pushing, I neglected doing what
should come naturally.

Keep breathing; it is something every instructor, in every class,
reminds us to do. Breathe. So I had heard it before and I thought I was
doing it, but obviously I wasn’t listening.

I’ve often said that all yoga asks is that you breathe and try. Not only
was I not listening to my teachers, I wasn’t listening to myself.

So, on Miranda’s advice, I now enter the class with the mantra /I’m
going to breathe for/ /90 minutes today/. Again pretty simple, yes, but
oh how effective. Breathe. Of course there is the 80/20 (and I’m working
on the where and when) but for the most part I strive to keep breathing,
normally, and not hold my breath in certain postures.

Breathing: I could even call it my stumbling block. It slays me that
every class I hear the same thing but it wasn’t until last week it made
sense.

Call it the power of listening, or the power of persuasion, but I have
the feeling it may be the true power of yoga. It comes to you not when
you want it to, or not when you need it, but perhaps only when you are
ready.

-jeffrey-

SACRED PREGNANCY CLASSES

We are excited to announce that in the new year, SSHY will be home to the amazing 8 week *SACRED PREGNANCY CLASSES*!

The first class is to commence in February. If you or someone you know is expecting, please pass this along to them. There are 10 seats available and 2 of them are being gifted 100% free of charge! All you need to do is head over to Alison Ritchie on Facebook and “like” it and write her a short paragraph as to why you would LOVE to be gifted these classes. (You can also nominate a friend, wife, sister etc) In service to all the other Mamas, get the first 2 classes free ($100 value) if you register before January 8. This is a gift that will truly last a life time!

For more information on times, dates and cost please contact Alison Ritchie at 204-230-8534, email Alison708@hotmail.com or connect with her on Facebook.

For more information on the classes check out www.sacredpregnancy.com

Happy Holidays!!