THE BUZZ
Heal, Stretch, and Decompress with West Hartford Yoga’s Massage and Healing Arts Services
Yoga is about fi nding balance. Asana and savasana. Inhale and
exhale. Backbends and forward folds. Once you leave the studio, however, the demands of work, family, and life in general can make it challenging to maintain that balance. One way to comple- ment and sustain the benefi ts of yoga while staving off pain, stress, and anxiety is through regular massage.
Although massage can be essential in achieving optimum well- ness, it is often considered a luxury rather than a necessity. Mas- sage may feel luxurious, but its long-term benefi ts are far greater:
• Reduces low-back pain, chronic pain, headache frequency, and muscle tension.
• Increases oxygen levels, which improves memory and pro- motes healthier skin.
• Increases endorphins and reduces cortisol to positively combat stress, anxiety, and depression.
And these are only a few benefi ts! Massage can also reduce
infl ammation, improve sleep, help prevent injuries, and manage the side effects of cancer treatment. Now that you know why to get a massage, how do you choose which treatment is right for you? It’s important to know what you’re looking for specifi cally — pain management, stress relief, treatment for a medical condition, or simple relaxation. Different modalities will yield different results. West Hartford Yoga (WHY) offers a diverse array of massage and healing arts services to help enhance your yoga practice, heal your body, and maintain a sense of well-being. They include:
• Swedish massage: long, fl owing strokes help ease tension and stress, creating an overall feeling of deep relaxation.
Defying Gravity: Fuller Yoga Introduces The Yoga Wall
uller Yoga in Glastonbury, CT has built a Yoga Wall. This intricate system of bars, belts, ropes and slings helps students strengthen underdeveloped mus- cles, create more range of motion in the body, and improve align- ment and overall body awareness. The Yoga Wall was fi rst developed by renowned yogi B.K.S. Iyengar
F
to assist beginner to advanced students with alignment, inversions and develop strength. The Yoga Wall will enable students to access more diffi cult poses and support individuals with limitations so they too can reap the benefi ts of yoga.
The investment of such an endeavor is so big Justine, the
owner, launched a GO Fund me campaign to raise funds for this important effort. After more than a year of fundraising and over 25 donors from throughout the community, Justine has fi nally seen her dream come to fruition with the offi cial completion of Fuller Yoga’s Yoga Wall. Intro classes every Saturday from 3-4:15pm for $35.
For more information visit Fuller Yoga’s website at
fullleryoga.com See ad on page 5.
8 Natural Nutmeg - May/June 2018 Erika Dworkin
Certified Lifestyle Educator Manager – Nutrition Consultant
Michael Dworkin, PD, CCN CT Certified Clinical Nutritionist Founder - Registered Pharmacist
Get More In Store Than You Can Online . . . What’s In-Store For You?
20%
Quality Vitamins Every Day
Off
Parkade Health Brand Enzymatic Therapy Solgar • TwinLab Nature’s Way Nature’s Plus Country Life Solaray
Kyolic
Cutting-Edge Nutrition Information Caring Service • Competitive Discounts Over 8000 Items • Local Products Old-Fashioned Family Feel • Special Orders
LOYALTY CARD + REWARDS POINTS* $5 Value • FREE With This Ad
20% Off* 10% Off* All Vitamins All Body Care • 5% Off* All Food
*Off non-sale products only. Discounts not available with any other offers. Card does not expire. No annual renewal fee. Points: not redeemable for cash; accrue after customer is entered in system. PHS reserves the right to change this program any time.
Manchester Parkade Health Shoppe 378 West Middle Tpke, Manchester, CT Mon - Sat 8am - 9pm / Sun 9am - 6pm
860.646.8178 •
www.cthealthshop.com Shop here. Feel better.
• Deep tissue massage: uses deep pressure to relieve stress, scar tissue, and muscle tension; valuable for anyone physically active.
• Hot stone massage: smooth, warm stones are used to increase muscle relaxation and blood fl ow, and reduce overall fatigue.
• Prenatal massage: helps alleviate swelling and aching muscles, and provides special care to the expecting mother.
• WHY signature massage: a custom massage combining deep tissue, Swedish, myofascial release, and energy work.
• Acupuncture: an ancient healing modality that promotes wellness, helps prevent illness, and supports the treatment of various medical conditions.
• Yoga therapy: a blend of yoga postures, breath work, and physi- cal therapy techniques to improve body and mind functionality.
• Chiropractic: restores normal movement to the spine and ex- tremities in order to relieve stress and pressure on the muscles, ligaments, and nerves.
• Nutritional holistic consultations: optimizes health, boosts im- munity, and increases energy while helping with a wide variety of health-related issues, from food allergies to osteoporosis.
• Craniosacral therapy: a gentle, hands-on approach for balanc- ing structures of the central nervous system that can affect all areas of the body.
If you’re searching for balance, a respite from chronic pain, or simply an opportunity to unwind, scheduling regular massage (or other healing arts) sessions might be exactly what you need.
Article submitted by West Hartford Yoga (23 Brook Street, West Hartford CT). For more information on WHY’s Healing Arts pro- gram or to schedule an appointment, visit
westhartfordyoga.com or call 860-953-9642. See ad on page 29
A Nutrition Center
Vitamins • Herbs • Sports Nutrition • Natural Body Care • Allergen-Free Food Since 1956
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44
