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Massage Essentials:
Massage For Mom & Baby
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From the moment of conception through birth and into the first few months of the bonding process, women's bodies and minds go through some major transformations.
It is a time full of excitement, anticipation, and mood swings that will range from ecstasy to extreme sadness. The physical discomforts like back and breast pain, swollen legs and ankles, can contribute to bouts of depression. Pre-natal massage, a non-invasive and gentle technique, helps the expectant mother gain a renewed body-mind connection as it relaxes and calms fears and physical aches and pains.
Pre-natal massage has also shown to result in fewer delivery complications, shorter hospital stays, less frequent postpartum depression for mothers and fewer post-natal complications for the newborn.
After delivery, massage is of great benefit in the bonding process between mother and child, aiding in recovery and relieving the stress of additional responsibilities for the mother as well. Regular massage sessions maintain proper circulation, and have been shown to have a significant effect on the realignment of the body as it shifts back to the pre-pregnancy center of gravity.
Beyond the bonding process, infant massage provides the child with comfort as it stimulates the skin and increases cardiac output, which promotes healthy respiration and the efficiency of gastrointestinal functions. As the child gets older, continued massage will reduce the pain of vaccinations and teething, and contributes to better relaxation which will lead to a deeper and longer night's sleep.
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Treat mom to a massage this Mother's Day.
20% Off all massages for moms in May.
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"Bright but hidden, the Self dwells in the heart. Everything that moves, breathes, opens, and closes lives in the Self - the source of love. Realize the Self hidden in the heart and cut asunder the knot of ignorance here and now." ~ The Upanishads
1. Position yourself in your meditative pose and begin breathing deeply and slowly.
2. Mindfully begin relaxing your body.
3. Inhale slowly, moving your consciousness from the base of your perineum to the center of your chest.
4. Focus your mind on the sensations in your chest to deepen your breathing.
5. Inhale, imagining the petals of the lotus flower slowly opening.
6. Exhale as you imagine your awareness inside the lotus flower.
7. Continue deep breathing and let your thoughts and feelings rest like drops of
water on the petals of your heart flower.
8. Rest within your heart flower, existing harmoniously within.
9. Once comfort and harmony is achieved, bring your palms together in the prayer pose and be thankful for the benefits you've received.
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Breathing deeply and slowly has an immediate effect on our bodies, calming and centering us instantly. It can relieve all types of stress and should be practiced on a regular basis.
Deep Yoga Breathing:
Sit upright with your spine in a straight line. First, place you hands on your chest and observe your breath. You will likely be breathing into your chest quite shallowly. Next, place your hands over your belly and focus on the drawing the breath all the way down into your belly. Take several breaths. Finally, place one hand over your chest and one over your belly and focus on the breath flowing into and out of your body, filling you up completely and then emptying all the way back out. Repeat several times, or for as long as desired.
Alternate Nostril Breathing:
To breathe through one nostril only you will be using either your thumb and index finger or index and middle finger to stop the flow of air through the opposite nostril. One round would consist of inhaling right- exhaling left, inhaling left- exhaling right. Ten rounds of alternate nostril breathing is recommended.
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Have you seen these colorful bowls that look *almost* too good to eat? Touted as “Buddha Bowls” these vibrant dishes are not only filling, but extremely nutrient dense.
Simply put, Buddha Bowls are just another trendy term for Macro Bowls. The wonderful element of Buddha Bowls is that there is not one set way of creating one, so you can experiment with different proteins, greens and grains.
In this particular recipe, you’ll be getting fiber and naturally detoxifying properties from the broccoli since it’s a a cruciferous vegetable. The quinoa will give you a healthy dose of complex carbohydrates and an adequate amount of protein, and the cherry tomatoes and eggplant spread will deliver antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that will keep your energy up and immune system boosted.
This Broccoli Buddha Bowl is extremely easy to whip up and make in large quantities so that you can enjoy it throughout the week for lunch and dinner.
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