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August Newsletter Topics: Training Programs | Workshops & Events | Monthly Spotlight on Our Practitioners | Chinese Medicine Tips for Self-Healing |
MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT ON OUR PRACTITIONERS:
SANJAY M. BARDWAJ, DPT
Sanjay has been practicing physical therapy for over 6 years in Southern California. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology and Human Physiology in 1996 from Rutgers University. Sanjay then went on to attend Northern Arizona University, in which he received a doctorate in physical therapy. Following graduation from physical therapy school, he spent a year working on a capstone project studying the physiological impairments and functional outcomes related to stroke rehabilitation. Sanjay then shifted his focus to outpatient private practice. He is currently the head physical therapist at the Body Rehab Center in Malibu, CA.
His interests and passion are in sports medicine, in which he can use his clinical expertise in orthopedic assessment, manual therapy, sports-specific training and biomechanical counseling. Sanjay has worked as a physical therapy consultant at numerous events on the professional tennis tour. Most recently, Sanjay has been training under Master Nzazi Malonga at Shakti's Elements in Santa Monica, CA, to enhance his knowledge of the philosophy, practice, methods and ideology of the yogic path.
August 5 – September 17
Are you interested in bettering your yoga practice, strengthening your mind and body, and enjoying the benefits of weight loss and looking great in your favorite summer outfit? We are offering our six week Yoga Naga Intensive Training Program. From 6-7:30am, Mondays thru Thursdays, Master Zi will inspire you to deepen your mind/ body connection and grow in your practice. You will be provided with an educational binder of the curriculum and a suggested reading list to accompany the physical morning trainings. Payment plan options are available for those who are interested.*Master Zi's teacher, Oso Mfundishi Tayari Cassel will be guest teaching during a portion of the training.*
WORKSHOPS & EVENTSShakti's Elements Day of Wellness With Dr. Chen Li
Saturday, August 25th, 12pm - 1:30
Consultation Appointment: $30
To keep in the spirit of promoting a summer of health and well being, we are hosting Shakti's Elements of Wellness, an afternoon wellness fair. We will have our resident experts on hand to answer questions about health and wellness and demonstrate all we have to offer here at Shakti's. Our special guest is Dr. Chen Li, O.M.D., the President and Chief Formulator of Herbal Regenesis. Based in the bay area, this Chinese herbal medicine company develops special formulations to cleanse, nourish, and balance the various organs of the body. The company has been in her family for seven generations, and she comes to us with an invaluable wealth of knowledge and expertise. She is also our very own Master Zi's Qi Gong Teacher and has been spreading her knowledge for the past 30 years. We are currently selling her herbal medicine if you would like a preview of what she offers and are pre-registering for consultation appointments of 15 minutes with Dr. Chen Li, so don't hesitate to call and reserve your appointment. This will be an exciting event that you don't want to miss!
Anatomy Workshop: Spotlight on the Sacral Plexus With Master Zi and Sanjay Bardwarj (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
August 5th, Sun. 12:30 – 1:45
Cost: $25
Beginning this month, we will be holding an Anatomy Workshop Series the first Sunday of every month. Each workshop will focus on a specific area of the body with our incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining team of Master Zi and Sanjay Bardwarj, our resident physical therapist and recent graduate of our Yoga Naga Training Program. Come join us for this very informative and enlightening event which will give you insight into your body and practice and expand your mind.
Increase Your Peace Meditation Workshop with Chris Papadopoulos
Sunday, August 5, 7:35 – 9:15
Cost: $15 (please call to register)
Cultivate presence without adding a single minute to your day. Come and learn vital meditation techniques that you can use anywhere for the rest of your life. With eight years of experience teaching meditation, Chris will guide you on this journey of decreasing stress, quieting the mind, and increasing awareness. Since his awakening in 2003, he spends his days in presence and vibrant peace and is coming to Shakti's to help you do the same.
Congolese Dance Workshop
Saturday, August 11, 3:30 – 5:00
Sunday, August 12, 3:00 – 4:30
Cost: $50 Pre-registration (Both Days) $60 (Same Day)
$30 (Individual Class)
We are so excited to announce another visit from our favorite Congolese Dance troupe Africa Tambours! The Congolese Percussion Ensemble will be here to inspire us with their music and excite with their moves. They travel all around to teach and entertain and will be at Shakti's for an experience you don't want to miss!
August Self-Healing Tips --Traditional Chinese Medicine
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written by: Julie Festa, L.Ac.
It is now August. The fall clothing catalogs have arrived. The back-to-school sales are on. Even our big heat wave has taken a breather. Whoever decided that August was the start of autumn had it slightly askew, by my book. I'm certainly not knocking being prepared, but it's not quite time to stop the big summer growth spurt just yet. If you're anything like me, you're still doing some expanding. Hey, it is only August, after all. The beach is still beckoning; the bees are still buzzing; the sunlight still lasts until almost 8 o'clock in the evening. It feels to me like not just my heart, but also the hearts of so many amazing people around me, are really blooming wide open this summer. So let's keep celebrating, loving, and softening for at least another 31 days.
Chinese Nutrition: Raw Chocolate
Health tip trivia question: What mineral can increase overall heart muscle strength, decrease blood coagulation, lower blood pressure, and help the heart pump more effectively?
Did you guess Magnesium? Then you were right! And yes, believe what you are about to read: Raw chocolate is an excellent source of Magnesium. It also provides valuable antioxidants and neurotransmitters. So, can you think of any good reasons not to go get yourself some delicious heart-opening raw chocolate and dive on into including it in dessert, smoothie, and snack recipes? You can even eat it plain if you like.
Try this: Chocolate Nut-Milk Recipe from www.rawfood.com (a great place to get your raw cacao and other yummy things). 1 liter (4 cups) of coconut water, 20 cacao beans (preferably peeled), 10 raw cashews (everyone loves cashews!), 3-5 tablespoons of carob powder and/or maca powder, 3-5 tablespoons of honey and/or agave cactus nectar, 2 tablespoons of hempseed oil, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil/butter, 2-3 pinches of sea salt (preferably celtic sea salt or Himalayan pink rock salt), 2-3 sprinkles of cinnamon. Blend all ingredients, drink, and arrive back on Earth in about 2 hours!
Chinese Acupressure: Heart 8, Shao Fu (Little Palace)
HT 8, Shao Fu, is located in the palm of the hand, between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones. When a fist is made, it is where the tip of the little finger touches the palm. This point is the master point of the Heart. It treats palpitations, chest and heart pain, enuresis, and tongue ulcers.
Try this: Hold the acupuncture point with firm pressure on your left hand (left is the side of the actual heart organ and of the Chinese Heart pulse). Now close your eyes. Breathe deeply in and out two or three times. When you open your eyes find something you honestly appreciate right now. Rest your eyes on the object of your appreciation long enough to really feel what it feels like in your heart to focus your attention on that object. This practice will soothe insomnia and restlessness, regulate cardiac arrhythmias, clear heat, and fortify the fire and passion of the Heart.