Announcing the 3 lucky winners from random drawing–

Laura LaMantia

Sheri Snyder

& Virginia Walter

Congratulations! Your Free DVD will be mailed as soon as I get your mailing addresses!  Enjoy!

Beautiful, easy to make Bath Bombs for Mother's Day gift!

We’re excited to announce a giveaway of 3 Hot Tub Yoga DVD’s (value $19.99 each)! Whether you keep it for yourself or give it as a fun and unique gift (maybe to Mom?) is up to you. Hot Tub Yoga is a great gift of health!

Here are the rules:

Raise your metabolism as you enjoy a soak in your hot tub!

“When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes us feel loved and cared for, but it helps us to develop inner happiness and peace.” the 14th Dalai Lama (1935)

“Kindness, I’ve discovered is everything in life.”  Isaac B. Singer

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Small acts of kindness connect us to each other.

“When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes us feel loved and cared for, but it helps us to develop inner happiness and peace.” the 14th Dalai Lama (1935)

“Kindness, I’ve discovered is everything in life.”  Isaac B. Singer

Small acts of kindness, simply performed throughout your day can surprisingly connect us to ourselves, others, our pets, our planet. The great thing about it is you don’t need to go far- most often it’s right in front of you. No need to feel you need to take on the whole world with large, overwhelming and noble deeds. Pick up the piece of trash, say thank you to a clerk, allow a car to pass and join in your traffic lane. Simple. Expect nothing in return. You may be amazed at how this shifts your perspective, your attitude.

In the big picture, we are all connected. Feeling isolated is only because we’ve forgotten. Challenge yourself to incorporate this simple practice– small acts of kindness (& include yourself as a recipient) in your day. Nameste.

for more information and ideas about small acts of kindness see:http://www.organicauthority.com/health/random-acts-of-kindness or see:

Simple Ways to Reduce Stress.

"Water is a conduit for intuition, whether it be a shower or a great sea. Whenever you are around water it amplifies intuition. The body is the perfect intuitive receptor because it is two-thirds water. Intuition is a fluid movement, a wave movement, and the body is constantly moving in waves." Judith Orloff, [...]]]>

"Water is a conduit for intuition, whether it be a shower or a great sea. Whenever you are around water it amplifies intuition. The body is the perfect intuitive receptor because it is two-thirds water. Intuition is a fluid movement, a wave movement, and the body is constantly moving in waves." Judith Orloff, M.D.

For thousands of years many civilizations have used water in combination with prayer or meditation to connect to Spirit. In many cultures water is considered sacred, used to prepare, purify, bless the presence of the Divine.  Famous examples include: The Healing waters of Lourdes in France, the Ganges River in India for Kumbha Mela purifying bath, the sacred pools around Egyptian temples, Baptism Ceremonies.

There’s something about water that represents life-giving energy, whether you drink it, bathe in it, irrigate crops, or watering livestock. We are born into this world emerging from our mother’s womb, a  sack of amniotic fluid, our first bath.

“Until recently, water was one of the most universal spiritual concepts on our planet.  Buried somewhere in every culture is the idea that water is divine, life-giving, healing, cleansing, renewing.” states authors Rosita Aruigo & Nadine Epstein in their book, “Spiritual Bathing”.

Creating your own healing water bath ritual can be done with the simplest of ingredients: A bathtub of warm-to-hot water, prayer, and perhaps a flower or herb, and ritual. A spiritual bath can be used to wash away the negative effects of stress, exhaustion, abuse, fear, sadness, grief, or anger.

Easy steps to create your own Healing Bath Ritual:

1.  Run a bath and add flowers or herbs or your choice to the water, or use 6-12 drops of an essential oil of your choice. see: Fun with Flower Baths or Essential Oils for the Bath and Skin

2.  Acknowledge the gift of nature in this plants aroma or beauty. Immerse yourself in the bath.

3.  Acknowledge the many blessings that water has in your life.

4.  Bring your attention or awareness to your breath. Closely observe your body breathing.

5.  Compose a prayer, intention, or mantra and repeat it several times either silently or out loud.

6.  Consider the option of praying without words- praying with silence.

7.  Breathe close to the water surface. See/feel the vibration of your breath on the water.

8.  Imagine/feel you are surrounded by Spirit, the Divine. Feel embraced, loved, and warmed.

For more information see:  Baths:Healing Rituals For The Soul

The Bathtub Yoga program includes 2 meditations for the bath as well 18 different yoga poses you can do in your tub to purify from the inside as well. See home page for more information.

Easy ways to bolster you immune system include:

1.  Probiotics- Include “good” bacteria foods such as yogurt, kefir, and miso in your diet

2.  Reduce Stress-  Breathing Exercises, guided imagery, meditation, a simple walk in nature

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A strong immune system can reduce our risk of colds and flu.

Easy ways to bolster you immune system include:

1.  Probiotics- Include “good” bacteria foods such as yogurt, kefir, and miso in your diet

2.  Reduce Stress-  Breathing Exercises, guided imagery, meditation, a simple walk in nature

3.  Eat Healthy- Foods that strengthen your immune system include flaxseed oil, fruits (including berries and citrus), dark green leafy vegetables, fish, whole grains, walnuts, almonds, olive oil.

4.  Get enough Sleep- 7-9 hrs @ night is enough for most to rebuild, repair, and heal

5.  Drink plenty of water- include green tea daily as well.

6.  Move!- Exercise, even a 20 min walk @ day can help

7.  Lymphatic Massage to encourage good lymph fluid flow. See: How Lymphatic Self Massage Can Keep You Healthy

To sum it all up, take good care of yourself! The Bathtub Yoga Program includes help with stress reduction and lymphatic massage, encouraging self care. May you be well!

For more information about immune system strengthening see:http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45022571/ns/today-today_health/t/easy-ways-boost-your-immune-system/#.UOZLoaz4KSo

Ever feel the need to detoxify? Perhaps you over did the holiday drinking & eating  or a prolonged period of stress? A detox bath with ginger can increase heat levels in the body. This  ups the level [...]]]>

Adding fresh or dried ginger to the bath is a easy way to increase sweating and detoxifying.

Ever feel the need to detoxify? Perhaps you over did the holiday drinking & eating  or a prolonged period of stress? A detox bath with ginger can increase heat levels in the body. This  ups the level of sweating which removes toxins and flushes out our pores. Ginger has anti-inflammatory & anti oxidant qualities. Ginger’s wonderfully aromatic fragrance can help to shake cold and flu symptoms by revving up your immune system.

Fresh grated ginger (1/2 cup) or powdered ginger (1 Tblsp) can be used. Put the ginger in a pan of water and boil for 10 min. Let it steep for another 10 min or more. Strain and add to hot running bath water. Immerse yourself into this wonderful warmth and sweat for about 20 min!  Increase the detoxifying effects by adding 1 cup of Epsom salts and some deep breathing as you relax back!

Drink plenty of water before & after your bath. Maybe enjoy a cup of ginger tea for clearing congestion of stimulating good digestion. Once you get out your skin may be pink, circulation stimulated. If you have sensitive skin do a skin test first for reactivity. You may continue to sweat for 1/2 hr or more after your bath. Prepare to sleep like a baby after!

To increase you immune/lymphatic flow during the bath see:How Lymphatic Self Massage Can Keep You Healthy

or: Epsom Salt Detoxifying Soak

As a great addition, check out the Bathtub Yoga Program which includes an exfoliating lymphatic massage and detoxifying seated twists in the yoga program!

For more about ginger baths see: http://www.health-energy-fitness.com/GingerBath.php