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 In This Issue:
ˇYOGA NIDRA: SERENITY NOW!
ˇONLINE ORDERING
ˇROSE CREAMS & PERFUMES
ˇLULULEMON VALENTINE'S DAY
February 2009
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Yoga Nidra: Serenity Now!
Our
bodies and minds can barely keep up with the demands of modern life and
its rapid pace. Physical tension leads to tight muscles, decreased
immunity, insomnia, high blood pressure and other health conditions
prevalent today. Mental tension makes us feel restless, worried,
anxious and unable to realize our creative potential. Sleep is not the
same thing as relaxation and other activities we think of as
"relaxation" are simply diversions of our attention.
The ancient yogis developed Yoga Nidra ("yogic sleep") as a method of achieving deep and complete relaxation while maintaining consciousness. Yoga Nidra is said to be 4 times more healing and restful than sleep itself.
Yoga Nidra has made such a deep impact on my life, especially in times of emotional upheaval, that I want to share it with as many people as possible. The more you do it, the more it works. It's so easy. There's no advance study required. Just be there and be present.
During a Yoga Nidra session, all you need to do is wear comfortable clothing, lie down, be at ease and listen as you are guided through systematic relaxation and visualization techniques.
Yoga Nidra breaks through stress and tension in order to motivate healing and change. You'll feel rested, rejuvenated and calm...a rarity in today's hectic world.
I'll be teaching Yoga Nidra at Exhale Spa on Sunday, March 8, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Additional dates: Sunday, April 19 and Sunday, May 17. (The price is reduced when you sign up for all three.)
Yoga Nidra works best when practiced regularly. If you are unable to come to my class at Exhale, check out the CD "Relax Into Greatness" by Rod Stryker, a teacher who has been very influentual to me. He's incredibly knowledgeable and gifted at expressing very esoteric and complicated concepts simply and elegantly. He also has a really great voice.
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Online Ordering at KK Ayurveda!
I've added online ordering to the website! You can now order my natural facial-care products as well as ayurvedic massage oils and other products (like tongue scrapers, triphala and nasya). If you don't know what those last 3 things are, you had better check out the site!
KK Ayurveda
Warning: So far, only my mother has ordered from the site (thanks, mom!) and it seems to be working well. It's new so there may be hitch here or there but everything should be fine.
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Rose Focus
I'm a rose freak and rose is the fragrance of love which is very appropriate to discuss during the month of Valentine's Day! Currently, I have both both a facial cream and a rich body cream scented with pure Turkish rose absolute. In addition to smelling spicy, floral and slightly herbaceous, rose opens the heart, balances the skin, calms the emotions and evens out the hormones.
Rose Deluxe Face Cream
Rose Deluxe Body Cream
In the works: I've developed 2 rose-based perfume oils--each a study in a facet of love. Though they're unisex scents, one is more feminine and the other more masculine. They can be worn alone or together. I'm still tweaking them but will have them with me for sale at lululemon on February 14 (details below).
Bhakti (Sanskrit for devotion) is the scent of sacred love: pure, uplifting and light. Notes: rose, blood orange, ylang ylang, rosewood.
Twisted (English for twisted) is the scent of profane love: sexy, spicy, dark and dirty. Notes: rose, black pepper, patchouli, tulsi.
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Upcoming Events
lululemon
Saturday, February 14, 2009: SPREAD THE LOVE!
I'll be showcasing my ayurvedic products as well as my natural facial care products and new perfume oils. There will be pilates demos and an aura reader there as well. It's from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the 900 North Michigan Avenue store. Everybody is welcome!
lululemon,
if you don't already know it, is a great store for men's and women's
athletic clothing and accessories. There are several in Chicago and
many other cities. They love doing community events in their stores and
we love them for this!
Exhale Spa
Sunday, March 8, 2009: YOGA NIDRA: SERENITY NOW!
I'll be doing a 60-minute (from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.) Yoga Nidra, guided meditation and relaxation session. The cost is $20.
Additional dates: Sunday, April 19 and Sunday, May 17.
The price is reduced when you sign up for all three sessions.
Exhale Spa is located at 945 North State Street in Chicago. The phone number is 312.753.6500. You can reserve a place in advance by calling them or registering online. (Just follow the link below to the homepage and look for "workshops & events" under the "mind body classes" heading.)
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Love,
Karen Klutznick
Ayurvedic Consultant & Educator
ˇ KK@KKAyurveda.com ˇ KK Ayurveda |
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