Body Mind Wellness

Massage

Receive the healing power of touch that involves both body and mind, producing a profound state of calm and well being. Melt tension and stress away on all levels.

Increase the circulation of the body, relax the muscles and enhance the flexibility of joints.

Awareness ~ Integration ~ Balance

A blend of Holistic Massage, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Reiki and Reflexology. Whole body or specific conditions.

60 Minute session $60 + HST
90 Minute Session $90 + HST

Warm Stone Massage

Relax, Rejuvenate, Renew... and Re-connect with a Warm Stone Massage, now available at Yoga by the Sea, Roberts Creek.

$75 for 60 mins, or $105 for 90 mins.

The use of hot stones for healing dates back to ancient times. Some stones are placed over the 'chakra' energy centres, which correspond to the major nerve plexus centres in the body, calming the nervous system. Other stones are used to massage the body, the heat penetrating the muscles to release deep tensions. Receivers find this treatment of particular benefit for relieving musclar aches and joint pain, reducing stress and tension, and supporting the alleviation of depression and insomnia.

It's also wonderfully warm and cosy, the perfect antidote for these cold winter months!

free your body ~ sense your joy

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Private Yoga Therapy

Phoenix Rising is Soulful Bodywork

A Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy session combines the ancient science of yoga with modern elements of bodymind psychology. It is an empowering process that facilitates integration of thought patterns, emotions, behaviour and physical conditions.

A Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy session begins with a guided meditation to bring your awareness inward to your body and mind. After the centering, you will be assisted through yoga postures / stretches and breath work to find your edge—a place of heightened awareness or sensation. From this place of deep internal awareness and focus you will enter a non-directive, client centered dialogue with the practitioner. The dialogue is about discovering what is happening at this moment, within you. The combined effects of dialogue and assisted postures support you in discovering what is happening within you moment-to-moment—physical sensations, thoughts, and feelings.

The Phoenix Rising practitioner assists you to access information stored in your body by providing a stimulus, mirroring your responses and witnessing your process. Your job is simply to tune in, listen to your body and mind, and report your experiences. When the postures are complete, the practitioner guides you through a simple process for integrating your Yoga Therapy experience into your daily life. Then you will choose actions to move your life forward on the path of personal development and growth.

Individual Yoga Therapy sessions available for $75-$90 per session.
Sliding scale based on income available.
Call for a free 15 minute consultation: 604-741-0539

For further information call Marney 604-741-0539.

Benefits

• Relief from chronic physical aches, pains and muscular tension
• Greater body awareness and flexibility
• Easier and deeper breathing ability
• Greater emotional stability
• Insight into personal, or career growth
• Improved stress management skills
• Identify, work with, and release fears
• Enhanced mental clarity
• Sense of empowerment and greater self-esteem
• Less restricted by self-imposed limitations
• Deeper and stronger connection with one's spiritual essence
• Greater trust in one's self
• Feeling of deep relaxation and contentment

8 Week (32 hours) Deep Tissue Therapeutic Massage Classes with Sally Abraham BScR

Start Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: Sun Studio at Yoga by The Sea
Small classes enhance participation (6 participants maximum)
To secure your space, $100 non refundable deposit
Early registration special: $500.00 if paid in full
Cost: $500.00–$600.00 for 8 weeks of classes

During the 8 week course you will:

• Receive a Full Body Massage from Sally (for a donation)
• Increase your knowledge of the body's form and musculature
• Enhance your management of stress and/or pain
• Explore the body/mind connection
• Learn to give a Full Body Massage
• Demonstrate your knowledge in giving a Full Body Massage

In order to register for this course you will need:

• A more than basic knowledge of Anatomy/Physiology is advised, plus a curiosity and interest in learning plus a willingness to grow.

Sally is your coach and we will explore various Massage techniques; will demonstrate and model other methods for both stress and pain management from a variety of disciplines.

We will explore the body/mind connection as a way to release tension, and to become more aware and in touch with yourself and others.

You will be able to practice and enhance your observational/intuitive skills, grow spiritually while increasing your natural zest for life.

During the course, I will encourage curiosity and in addition, will invite openness and enthusiasm about the work we are doing.

On successful Graduation, you will receive a Certificate when sufficient hours are complete.

2 students may apply for working scholarships per 10 week course, with 6 students attending. These scholarships are offered to individuals in need.

Qualified students may apply/register for one or more individual classes.

Testimonials:

"The opportunity to be shown by a professional healer her technique has been next to none. Knowledge coupled with intuition is what Sally's method and power are all about. Being in intense tutelage with her has empowered me in my work with people so that scattered bits of knowledge and my strong healing intuition have found a harmonious home.
Thank you for guiding me to the light."
Chloe Thonney, Vancouver

"As I learned different techniques using acupressure, reflexology and massage from a balanced viewpoint and having applied most of the techniques in my work, I find that I now have an incredible store of knowledge that gives me good diversity and flexibility to adapt my approach to therapeutic bodywork to different people with different needs."
Male student, practicing Massage therapist — North Vancouver

"Integrating the knowledge and awareness from this class into my daily life has helped me realize and release more compassion and love for others, and even more so for myself. Practically, you have taught me so much about the body, the mind, the connection between the two and how to take care of both. You taught valuable information on stress, its triggers, effects and management. The information you have shared in your class will greatly improve the quality of my life and for that I am very grateful to you. Thank you so much for everything, Sally."
Kaylee Griffiths, BC

To register, for special requests, or for more detailed information:

• Please call Sally at 604-885-4305.
• Sally is available by email at: sajabraham021@yahoo.co. You may also contact info@yogabythesea or phone Marney at 604-740-2382.

Reiki Classes

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a combination of two Japanese words, Rei and Ki, which translate to spiritual energy, the source of all beings and things. The use of Reiki energy is an ancient and holistic healing method involving gentle touch. The System of Reiki, founded by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 1900s, is an amazing system developed and taught for spirituality, self-healing and personal growth.

Reiki is the energy of divine, unconditional love, and is easy to work with. Ki is the Japanese form of chi or prana, referred to as life force or vital energy that exists in everything. When we work with Reiki we work with this energy to enhance our body's vitality and our connection to everything.

A session of Reiki quickly brings one to a place of peace and deep relaxation, a place that assists bringing the body into balance, boosting the immune system and stimulating one's own healing process.

Working with the essence of Reiki teaches us compassion, heightens our intuition, and supports our personal growth toward conscious awareness. It helps realignment with our true path, our source and our spirit.

Reiki Third Degree — Shinpiden

Shinpiden means "mystery teachings" and is the third level in Reiki. Shinpiden further deepens the practice, focuses on personal development, and gives the final teachings in the system of Reiki.

Contents of workshop include:

• Symbol #4
• Mantra #4
• How to give a Reiju — spiritual blessing
• Shinpiden practices

Reiki Master/Teacher Apprenticeship Training

This is for students who feel called to deepen their practice. Prerequisites are a purity of heart and purity of motive. This program offers one-on-one mentorship and ongoing support while taking the student through each of the levels. Apprenticeship training usually lasts 4–6 months.

Cost: $1000 per student

Judy Shanley, Reiki Master/Teacher

Judy began her studies and practice in Reiki in 1997, and has been teaching Reiki since 2003. Originally from Austalia Judy has a deep love for nature and the outdoors, and the sense of peace and connectedness one finds there. Through Reiki Judy has discovered the same sense of peace and belonging she long ago found in nature and often combines the two in her teachings.

Judy works and teaches at an intuitive level, and from a place of integrity. Her gentle teachings are guided by spirit and inspire a sense of empowerment, strengthening of one's vitality, and discovery of one's potential.

Judy believes in the transformative process of immersing her students in the essence of Reiki. Her workshops are delivered experientially.

Judy's Reiki studies include Usui Reiki from the late Christopher Humble; Karuna Reiki from Michele Denay; Usui Reiki Ryoho from Frans Stiene. Other studies include Taoism, Shamanism, Chi Kung, Buddhism from Carlos de Leon; yoga; and Recreation Programming.

Judy is a member of Westcoast Reiki Centre in Vancouver, and a student of the International House of Reiki in Sydney, Australia. Judy resides in Roberts Creek.

Email: judy@hridayawellness.com
Phone: 604.290.2885

Wisdom Healing Circles and Reiki Exchange Sessions

Dates TBA, Yoga By The Sea Sun Studio
Facilitated by Judy Shanley, Reiki Teacher/Practitioner.
By Donation

Join us for a gathering of practitioners to share energy healing in a community setting. This evening includes an opening circle with guided meditation, a Reiju Empowerment, giving and receiving Reiki, and a closing circle with opportunity to share insights and experiences, plus a group distance healing. All levels of Reiki practitioners are invited. Newcomers are welcome to come and try out Reiki.