If you’ve ever felt that you would get a massage if only someone could watch your child/children, you are not alone. 

You can have a massage at our location knowing your child is safe and being looked after in the next room while you enjoy your 60-90 minute massage.

Childcare is available at our location:

M & W 10AM to 11:30AM

F 10AM to 11:30AM & 5:45 to 7:15

Sa 9AM to 10:30AM

We’ve all done “Dinner and a Movie” but have you ever thought of “Massage and a Movie” or “Yoga and a Movie”…and even better yet, “Yoga, Massage and a Movie”??  I don’t know about you but I love the sound of it! 

One of the massage schools I attended had movies in the evening.  After a long day of my massage studies I would walk down the hill enjoy the HOT Springs, some healthy food and then watch a movie in the theatre they had there.  It was wonderful!  There were wonderful plush pillows at various tiers in the theatre and you could bring a blanket and just kick back and watch a great film.  My only challenge was getting back to my room being careful not to stumble upon a Deer or Wild Turkey in the dark.

While at one of my intense yoga trainings a particular instructor I had, enjoyed “strongly encouraging” the students to attend movies shown in the evenings after several hours of intense yoga posture study.  Most often this instructor would enjoy massage during the film.  Perhaps you know who I’m speaking of??

I so enjoyed these experiences it has encouraged me to begin my own “Yoga and a Movie”, “Massage and a Movie and Yoga”, “Massage and a Movie Nights”.  So I don’t have access to a “Hot Spring” being in Atlanta GA, however I do have access to a HOT Room for some HOT Juicy Yoga.  Don’t worry, we won’t sit in a “HOT” room to watch the films. 

We have some films scheduled.  Check out the “Workshops” section of our site.  Reserve your seat, come check it out and let us know what you think.  Feel free to bring your own food and/or drink.

When I was in high school I entered a contest and was the winner of a gift certificate for a massage from an independent massage therapist. So, I took my gift certificate to her and had my very first professional massage. I had such a great experience and just loved it however I would not have another massage for several years later. Why? I saw it as a luxury and a frivolous way to spend money. I had bills to pay and to prioritize my hard earned dollars for such a thing as a “massage” just seemed irresponsible to me at the time.

One of my passions in life was travel. Several years later after that wonderful massage, I had saved up enough money to afford myself a wonderful ski trip with some friends to Vail CO. We piled into a small condo and I had just enough money to afford enough food, ski rental and skiing for a week. We skied hard every day from the time the slopes opened until they closed. One day toward the end of our week we decided to ski a half day and go relax in the nearby hot springs. They had a spa there and my girlfriend suggested we get a massage. I explained to her that I had only enough money for our trip and that if I bought a massage I could not ski the next day or do much else. She talked me into having a massage by offering to pay for it and I pay her when I got paid next after we were back. So I had my 2^nd massage. I still remember it to this day. It felt like I was in heaven and I felt so amazing the days following. It was then that I became motivated to find a way to afford a massage at least once a month and it became a priority in my life.

I sought out massage professionals and began affording a massage once a month. If I told you what little I earned you might wonder how in the world I was able to do this and still make ends meet. I set it as priority and I planned accordingly. From then on in my home town with my favorite “staple” massage therapist and various others in the places I traveled to abroad I had a massage. I began exploring and seeking out therapists who practiced various styles, techniques and in various settings. Other than feeling great I didn’t know all the reasons why this was so important to me, it just was. Then years later while training for triathlon competitions I somehow figured out a way to afford and started receiving professional massage once a week. I had competed in triathlons before without regular massage and I quickly discovered the benefits of regular weekly massage. I actually began to win first place. Around this time I decided I needed to learn more and decided to change careers and figure out a way to go to massage school.

I’ve been practicing and evolving in massage and complimentary therapies for about 10 years now professionally. I’ve come this far by prioritizing what’s important to me, following my passion and heart and being open to the journey and discovery process. When people say to me “I can’t afford” to have massage or comment on perceiving the “price” high to them, I can remember many years ago how I felt similarly. I felt that way because I didn’t know what I didn’t know.

Our health is our wealth. It is what keeps us going in any economy and in any situation really. I encourage all of you to take your own journey and discover massage and complimentary therapies from true professionals that are well trained, maintain a certain level of professionalism within their organizations and of course that resonate with you. Learn what questions to ask and how to figure out what works best for you. Take responsibility for your health. I have a saying that actually hung in my office for a long time “If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live?” In what ways do you prioritize your health?

I am writing this as I begin Day 4 of this Springtime “Master Cleanse”.  So far I am feeling great!

So, what is the Master Cleanse?  The Master Cleanse is one of the most simple, effective and inexpensive cleansing and healing programs available.  It is a liquid monodiet designed to work with and complement your body’s own cleansing and detoxifying processes, and at the same time effectively nourish your body.  It is not a fast or a means to starve the body.  A fast by true definition is to drink only water and to starve the body for a given period.

You may have heard it referred to as “The Lemonade Diet”.  It is true that no food is consumed during the Master Cleanse.  During the Master Cleanse you consume only purified water (a PH level of 7.0 is most ideal), organic lemon juice, organic Grade B Pure Maple Syrup and organic cayenne pepper, mixed to exact measurements as outlined in “The Complete Master Cleanse” by Tom Woloshyn. 

With regard to my Spring 2009 Master Cleanse experience so far, this time around I’m doing a few things differently.  This time I am testing my PH levels in the morning and before bedtime and monitoring my weight each morning.

The Master Cleanse suggests drinking a laxative tea at night before bedtime.  Senna is a substance commonly found in herbal laxatives.  Some studies have shown if taken in high doses and for long periods of time senna can produce  serious side effects for the body.  During my last Master Cleanse before bedtime I would drink a cup of the tea containing senna, before bedtime not steeping it too long.  As I found out my body did not like it or do well with it.  So, this time around before bedtime I take herbal digestive stimulator capsules.  So far this is working much better and I am not experiencing any cramping as I did a few times when drinking the tea.

In the morning I do a salt water flush.  I mix 2 teaspoons of non-iodized sea salt in 1 quart of warm water.  Within one hour it has passed right through me.  I am consuming approximately 6-10, 10 oz glasses of my lemonade drink each day and it gives me plenty of energy all day.

Each day I do my yoga in a 105 degree humid room for a minimum of 90 minutes.  I also spend several hours each day seeing clients for Ashiatsu Massage, Lypossage, Thai Yoga and Therapeutic massage.  You could say I have a pretty active  lifestyle.  I am able to do all this while doing the Master Cleanse and consuming no solid food for 11-12 days and have plenty of energy.  During my last cleanse I even competed in the Southern Regional Asana Yoga Championships.  When some of the other competitors found out I did a lot of the training and competition while consuming no solid food during that time they couldn’t believe it because of my high energy level.  Another competitor was so inspired she did the Master Cleanse right after the competition and continued doing the yoga each day and was also amazed at how great she felt.

I have done many other cleanses in the past.  So far I have found the Master Cleanse to be one of the best for me. During the training for my competition I experienced no muscle soreness and noticed increased flexibility.

The benefits of the mixture:

• Lemon is an acid food however very alkalizing to the body when digested.  Several acids in the lemon help to break down various calcified substances throughout the body, such as kidney stones and gallstones. The high levels of potassium, calcium and magnesium make it an optimal choice to alkalize the body’s tissues.
• Pure grade B maple syrup provides you with the fuel for you body over the period of the cleanse.  It contains a number of minerals and vitamins in trace amounts, depending on where it was collected.  Also found in pure grade B maple syrup is Potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, tin, sulfur, silicon, vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-5, B-6, biotin, folic acid as well as minuscule amounts of amino acids.
• Cayenne pepper is a stimulant that raises metabolism, increases circulation by purifying and thinning the blood and helps many digestive dsorders.  Like lemon, cayenne breaks up and loosens mucus in the body.  This benefits the sinuses, bronchial tubes, lungs and allows clearer and easier breathing.  Easier breathing is a good thing during this pollen season, don’t you think?  Cayenne pepper is also high in vitamins A and C, contains some B vitamins, potassium and calcium which make it highly alkalizing to the body.
• Water is the final vital component of the Master Cleanse.  Your body uses water to help flush and transport toxins to the organs of elimination (the colon, bladder, skin, etc) to discharge them.  Water with a PH of 7.0 is best because of it’s high alkalinity.

You can read much more about The Master Cleanse in Tom Woloshyn’s book “The Complete Master Cleanse”.  He has followed the works of Stanley Burroughs who was the one who initially introduced this cleanse.   Another author who also writes about The Master Cleanse is Peter Glickman.  I would encourage anyone interested to do their own research, read the books and determine if it feels right for you.  There are many other cleanses out there.  Remember, it’s your life, your journey and you’re the one that lives in your own body.

We excited to announce that we have formally moved into our new studio at Bikram Yoga. This is a wonderful facility that allows us to provide an even wider range of services and benefits to our clients.

You can find us at 80 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta GA 30067. The website is www.bikramyogamarietta.com.

More importantly, we want to invite you, your family members, and friends to attend an open house celebrating our new location! Here are the details:

Friday, April 17, 2009

600pm to 900pm

Bikram Yoga Marietta

Food and beverages will be available. There will be door prizes for Massage and Yoga.  Ashiatsu and Thai Yoga Massage demos, Yoga and Tai Chi demos and much more.

Drop us a note and let us know if you plan to drop by.

We are excited to announce our new location within Bikram Yoga Marietta, close I-75.  Just last week the building of our newest set of Ashiastsu bars was completed and the office is coming together.  Also this website/blog is under construction.  It should be completed soon so check back for further info.