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Massage During Pregnancy? Benefits of prenatal massage are many to both you and your baby. In fact, in societies where there is more touch...well-being improves. In addition to helping with sleep and relaxation, prenatal massage can: Relieve back pain, stiff neck, edema or swelling, headache, leg cramps and joint pain. We use a state-of-the-art pregnancy pillow ideal for any stage of pregnancy and for clients who've had recent breast surgery or suffer from lower back problems. Prenatal massage is safe in your first trimester with your doctor's approval. To Book: Call 914.337.9356 or book on-line here. Want to gift someone a prenatal massage? Purchase instant on line gift certificates here or stop in to purchase. 
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Knowledge and Knowing by Stephanie The difference between mental concepts/thoughts (knowledge) and experience (knowing)... Earlier this month I had the incredible experience of embarking on a 6 month advanced training with Eckhart Tolle in California. Eckhart is author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Power of Now (translated into 33 languages) and the highly acclaimed follow-up A New Earth, which are widely regarded as two of the most influential spiritual books of our time. While I have devoured many of his books and teachings over the years...filling my mind with mental concepts / thoughts to understand what is required to live a life of presence and purpose... this was the first time I was in his physical presence. WOW. Words are not sufficient to describe the experience. Life changing. Special. Humbling. Vast. Joyful. Peaceful. To name a few. Yes, Eckhart re-iterated mental concepts and I gained "knowledge" We experienced lovely meditation, discussion, reflection, and group work. However, what impacted me the most, was the experience of simply being in his presence. No amount of knowledge, information, or mental concepts would come close to being in the experience. In essence, what I experienced with Eckhart and my classmates was a "knowing". I actually felt his teachings, came to "know" them in my being, rather than in my head. The concepts/knowledge morphed into experience/knowing. This leads me to what I want to share as it relates to you and those of you who are interested in our weekly meditation classes or any other endeavor that helps you awaken to life. Over the years while teaching meditation there's tendency for people to want to have lots of knowledge and information about what meditation is, how we do it, are we doing it right, etc, etc. Lots of thoughts! Our brain thirsts for endless knowledge and information in order to commit/believe. Our conditioned mind is so trapped in the doing of life, unless we know meditation is "doing something", we don't even give it a chance. We quit before we even show up for class. The paradox is-- in meditation, we aren't "doing" anything. To take it a step further, we are actually un-learning and emptying the mind of information and knowledge. And so.... Similar to my experience with Eckhart, I can explain to someone conceptually (i.e. imparting knowledge) what meditation is, the benefits, etc. Basically giving enough information to help the conceptual mind "understand" and perhaps be convinced that it's worthwhile...because the mind values "information" and knowledge over "experience" or knowing. And this is what we must unlearn if we are to awaken. However, anything I tell you conceptually is very surface level, appealing to the surface "I". So while knowledge is valuable-- because yes-- the mind wants it and won't quiet down until it gets it... The only true way to "know" something, is to experience it. When we know something, we connect with the deeper "I" and have a connection beyond concepts. Words become insufficient. Are you following me? If you are thinking about trying something, stop. The mind is addicted to thoughts. Instead, try something. Feel it. Experience it. Get to know it. Unless you experience meditation, it will be a concept. Unless you taste honey, it will be a concept. Unless you walk the beach in CA, it will be a concept. As in meditation, as in life. We must unlearn that knowledge is more valuable than knowing. When we are cut off from knowing, we are cut off from ourselves...and life itself. Friends, this is what we must unlearn if we are to awaken and feel peace and joy in life.  At Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary our massage offerings are customized based on your needs.
We understand every body is different and our intention is to provide you with the service your body needs. We offer a range of Massage types from classic Swedish Massage to Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage. For example, Swedish Massage releases tension and promotes overall relaxation. Ideal for those who are new to massage or prefer a lighter touch. Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage targets the deeper layers of muscles and tendons. Concentrated pressure is used to break down adhesions (knots) caused by overuse, injury, and stress. Ideal for chronic tension. Essential for pre- or post-workout flexibility, recovery and restoration. Kindly Note: Our massage rates are based on time, not type. We don't believe in charging extra for the details of treatment you need. Learn More about our massage offerings here. Ready to Book? Book On-Line here. Despacho Explained It's time tested and works. A despacho is a blessing, healing, prayer ceremony that brings balance & harmony to a situation, individual, community, organization. Handed down to us from Andean shamans, despachos are known for creating a powerful vortex of spiritual energy that brings us into better balance with our self and others. The more balanced we are, the more good stuff flows to us creating abundance in our lives on all levels- physical, mental/emotional, energetic, spiritual. A despacho paves the way for us to come into greater alignment or “right relationship” with the world around us. When our intentions are clear, despachos are powerful change agents. As part of the ceremony, an offering is made with different items that have special meaning. For example, sugar is used for sweetness, flowers for healing… and much more. Every year, a despacho ceremony is offered for the Sanctuary (pictured below) so we may continue to bring healing and prosperity into the world. We offer despacho ceremony at the Sanctuary at certain times during the year for the public. Despacho ceremony may also be offered privately upon request for your home, business, etc. If you want more information, email Stephanie here. Despacho ceremonies are done where balance & harmony are desired–relationships, house cleaning, protection, birth, marriage, death and for community & organizational needs such as prosperity and healing.   Valentine's Day Spa Gifts Of Self Love
Valentine's Day is one week away... Give Sanctuary Love with a Gift Certificate. Purchase instant on-line gift certificates here. Choose from custom templates to print or email. Or stop in to purchase & we'll gladly package it for you. Top 3 Favorite Packages & Series: Be Well Package: 45 Minute Wellness Massage & 45 Minute Wellness Facial Meditation Classes: 5 Class Series Restore & Renew: 75 Minute Massage with Reflexology & 45 Minute Wellness Facial Not sure? Gift a dollar amount & let your loved one decide.  Power of Community
Community. Pictured above, our community gathering at WeezieD Bronxville last week to discuss and meditate on the power of good health. Why do we crave coming together in community? Several reasons, here are 2: First, when trying to implement a new healthy habit, think yoga and meditation, plugging into the group energy gives us inspiration and support. Second, when we gather in community with like minded people who are interested in raising consciousness, awareness, improving an aspect of self, we create a powerful high vibe energy field. The power from this energetic field will fill us, fuel us, and help us turn a healthy habit, into a lifestyle. Looking to Plug In? Try Tuesday Morning Yoga with Peter - Learn More. Try Tuesday Evening Meditation - Learn More.  Give Love
As February approaches many of us are attuned to Valentine's Day. It's hard not to be with all the marketing and such. At the Sanctuary, we love everything love. In our experience, the best way to receive love, is to give love first. You know the saying...give what you want to receive...in giving we receive. It works :) As Valentine's Day approaches, we encourage you to reflect on the many ways to give love. Yes, sometimes it's by giving someone you love a fabulous Sanctuary gift certificate for massage, facial, meditation, energy healing... Other times it's giving a stranger a kind smile...the simple acknowledgment that you see another who is also doing their best, and wants to feel loved. What a gift. A book suggestion from Stephanie for those of you deepening into becoming love, "Everybody, Always" by Bob Goff.  Yummy, Healthy, Indulgent, Energizing Creation from Stephanie's Kitchen.
Gluten Free Energy Bars Mix these dry ingredients in a large bowl: 2 cups gluten free oats 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chocolate chips* 1/4 cup cacao powder dash cinnamon - dry mix *more if you wish Add these wet ingredients to a pot and warm them up on stove until wet/sticky: 1 cup peanut butter (I use creamy, salted) 1/4 cup honey *more if you wish Add wet mixture to dry. Mix well. Add water if needed. Press mixture into 14"x9" pyrex dish, Freeze 2 hours before cutting. Store in fridge 5-7 days. Makes about...24 depending on how big you cut them. |
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