Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Discounted Private Yoga Sessions - March 7, 2010 - Medford


Private Yoga Sessions

Join us for a Unique Opportunity to Benefit
The Dance Haven Competition Team.

Take advantage of a 1hour Private Yoga Session For the special discounted rate of $25.00 per person, 50% of the proceeds to benefit the competition fund. All fees must be paid prior to attending class and are non-refundable.

Sessions are either private or can be held in groups of two. Mats and props will be provided. . Beginners are encouraged to join us. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you! Call the Dance Haven to book your appointment today @ 781-391-0677

Where: The Dance Haven
379 Salem Street
Medford, MA 02155

When: Sunday, March 7, 2010
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Ear Candles: Risk of Serious Injuries - FDA Report

Years ago, when I had my yoga center, I use to do ear candling sessions.  I probably did over 500 in my practice and rarely did  saw an adverse reaction.  But yes, they did occur.  Not only did I see burns occur in the ear canal but wax dripped down into the ear and occluded the ear drum.  I personally experirenced burns in my ear drums after a session in early 2001.  My father had died and I had intense grief in my body - and later learned that the inner ear canal has many meridian points connected to the lung meridian.  Grief in the lungs in hot energy - and when it met the flame of the candle's fire it burned.  The only two clients that I saw that side effect had recently lost someone and were in an acute grieving state.  The cones I used were paraffin and linen.  They had no herbs or other substances - and they burned nicely.  I think that is why I saw so few side effects.  Another problem is that people try to cone themselves - or family members with no training. I went through a 2 day certifcation program with a lot of practice and the use of an otoscope throughout the procedure to assure we were cleaning the ears correctly.  Below is a report from the FDA warning consulers not to use ear candles.  I gave up ear candling years ago as a nurse because I could not find insurance to cover this holistic practice and knew of some of the side effects.  I decided not to put myself and my nursing license in a precarious situation due to these rare side effects.  What bothers me is that there are day to day serious adverse outcomes from medical devices used in healthcare and rarely does the FDA step in like this and prevent them from being used.  But - just thought those of you doing ear candling sessions should be aware of this recent announcement!

Ear Candles: Risk of Serious Injuries

Audience: Consumers, Otolaryngological healthcare professionals
FDA is notifying consumers and healthcare providers of its warning not to use ear candles - a hollow cone about 10 inches long made from a fabric tube soaked in beeswax, paraffin or a mixture of the two - because they can cause serious injuries, even when used according to the manufacturer’s directions. According to advertised claims, a burning ear candle draws ear wax and “impurities” or “toxins” out of the ear canal. Other claims for ear candles include relief from sinus and ear infections, headache and earache, as well as improved hearing, “blood purification,” improvements in brain function, and cure cancer. FDA has found no valid scientific evidence to support the safety or effectiveness of these devices for any medical claims or benefits. FDA has received reports of burns, perforated eardrums and blockage of the ear canal which required outpatient surgery from the use of ear candles.
FDA is especially concerned because some ear candles are being advertised for use in children. Children of any age, including babies, are likely at increased risk for injuries and complications if they are exposed to ear candles. Small children and infants may move during the use of the device, increasing the likelihood of wax burns and ear candle wax plugging up the ear canal. Also, their smaller ear canal size may make children more susceptible than adults to injuries.
Ear candles are sold and promoted in a variety of locations, including health food stores, flea markets, health spas and salons, as well as on commercial web sites.
Consumers and health care professionals are strongly encouraged to report injury related to the use of ear candles to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
• Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
• Phone: 1-800-332-1088
• Mail: return the postage-paid FDA form 3500, which may be downloaded from the MedWatch "Download Forms" page, to address on the pre-addressed form
• Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Advanced Yoga Teacher Certification - April 8 2010

Advanced Yoga Teacher Certification

April 8, 2010 - December 2010
Sanctuary of Plymouth
47 Main Street, Plymouth, MA

Tuition: $3000.00  - 300 hours
Prerequisite:  Graduate of a 200 hr RYS program with the national yoga alliance.  Finding Inner Peace Yoga School is an approved program so all our graduates qualify for advanced training.

Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30pm and 8 weekend intensives at Sanctuary of Plymouth.
For more information or a registration form contact Maureen Spencer at yogareikisound@yahoo.com or call 781 864-2130

Friday, February 5, 2010

SANSKRIT MANTRA CHANT CIRCLE - FEBRUARY 8, 2010

SANSKRIT MANTRA CHANT CIRCLE
with Jill Jardine-Astrologer and Spiritual Adviso
Fee: $20
Date:  February 8, 2010
Time: 7-9pm

Chanting in the sacred language of Sanskrit activates your chakras and nadis, the subtle energy system of your body. Chanting in Sanskrit will clear out blockages in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Join Jill to chant for prosperity, love, healing, protection and spiritual illumination.

Contact Ronnie: 781.857.2353 email: vas4@comcast.net

Event at Ronnie's home:   500 Groveland Street, Abington, MA
Please Feel Free to Invite More of your Friends who would be interested to come!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Dana Farber and South Shore Hospital Cancer Center

Dana-Farber Women's Cancer Center - South Shore Hospital

What's Yoga Got To Do With It?

Learn from a certified instructor how integrative therapies such as yoga, acupuncture, reiki, massage and exercise can help ease the effects of cancer or its treatment. Please call 781 624-2312 for dates and times.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Prayer increases forgiveness, study shows

Prayer Increases Forgiveness Between Couples (click here)

Here is an interesting study published in the journal of the American Psychological Society - Psychological Science - on the power of simple prayer for one another in a relationship and how it shifts the focus from self to the other person and results in forgiveness. I see this research as a metaphor for why distant Reiki (or other forms of) healing can help others move forward in their lives, get better and heal!

Lambert et al. Motivating Change in Relationships: Can Prayer Increase Forgiveness? Psychological Science, 2010; 21 (1): 126 DOI: 10.1177/0956797609355634