Idylwild News!

Dear Subscriber First Name,

Idylwild Yoga’s October newsletter is finally here! I am so excited to share what is new for Fall! You can also look below at the separate offerings for more information. Also, just a note that Fall is often a time of depletion after the heat of Summer! With that is mind, I have LOTS of ways to nurture YOU! I like to remind myself that Massage/Bodywork/Energywork/Yoga/Strength training, etc., are not luxuries, but a necessity! We all need that reminder from time to time.

For Yoga news, I have had a LOT of requests for more Yin Yoga classes!! In response, I have added a Yin Yoga/ Yoga Nidra Class on THIS Sunday, October 22nd, and also on November 18th!! Both classes are from 2pm-4:30pm. I know this may seem like a long class time, however, those of you who have attend these classes before with me know how fast the time goes in these classes!! You will “Fall” in love with how you feel after receiving all that Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra have to offer. You can click below to register! As always, I also still have my regular bi-monthly Yoga Class on Saturdays from 7am-8am at Perfect Fit Health and Fitness in Scarborough, with our next class on Saturday, Oct 21st! Registration is also through the link below in the Yoga section.

For Massage news, I attended a Nerve Gliding technique class hosted by my Massage Teacher’s Massage School last Wednesday! I am always inspired after a class like this, and this class didn’t disappoint! All this means is that I have even more tools now to support you in feeling your best! Nerve gliding, or nerve “flossing”, as it is sometimes referred to is another way to address pain. There are methods to determine whether your pain is muscular related or nerve related and then techniques are used to aid in the relief of the nerve pain. My schedule is filling through the end of the year as I will also be taking off time for Holidays! Do take some time to get your bodywork scheduled. An added benefit is the relief you will feel just KNOWING that you have an appointment on the books! I know that is true for me!

Lastly, Ayurveda news! I am beginning to see more Ayurveda clients and am very excited about creating Wellness Plans and supporting clients on their journeys to feel their optimal best! Whether you need guidance in your diet, or changes in your lifestyle to support your health goals, I am here for you! Read more below!

I wish you all the best for this remainder of October!

Namaste, Kalyani Nicole

YOGA

Our next regular Hatha yoga class THIS Saturday, Oct 21st, from 7am-8am! Just an aside, I also love to stay for the Strength class that follows from 8:15am to 9:00am!! The strength class is through Perfect Fit Health and Fitness, and registration can be accessed here. However, there is no strength class this Saturday due to the 5K Autumn and Ales race.

No experience is needed for my Hatha yoga class, however, you will need to be able to move from standing to seated on the floor. Some props are provided, however, bringing your own mat is advised!

Hatha yoga is a balance of the Sun energy (Ha) or more “Yang” energy of the body, and the Moon energy (tha) or “Yin” energy. Classes are a well-balanced mix of Sun Saluatation (Surya Namaskar), Standing postures, Balance postures, Seated postures, and Floor postures. Classes are designed to target the common areas of tension seen in my massage practice, mixed with Ayurvedic knowledge of balance for the Season. For Fall, we will focus on nourishing and grounding practices!

Do contact me with any concerns or questions! With any new exercise, always consult your healthcare practitioner prior to class.

Fall Nurturing Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra Workshop

Sunday, Oct 22nd @ Perfect Fit Health and Fitness: 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Fall can be a time in which we begin to feel the effects of depletion from the Summer sun and activities. Beyond “stretching” the body, Yin Yoga works to target long-held tensions in the connective tissues of the body, while Yoga Nidra allows the student to travel to the delta/theta brain wave level to further restore us to optimal health. This state has also been shown to facilitate deeper healing and learning. With regular practice, Yoga Nidra has shown to also improve our quality of sleep and reduce stress, allowing our immune systems to be supported in functioning well.

Class will begin with a Centering Breath practice to aid our bodies in arriving to receive. Yin Postures will follow that are specifically chosen to aid in balancing common imbalances in the body and our energy as a result of the transition into the Fall season. Class will conclude with a Yoga Nidra, or a Guided Meditation designed to further support deeper nurturing of the body and mind. Studies have shown significant health benefits from both Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra!

You are encouraged to bring your own mat and up to two throw-sized blankets (I will have a limited number of Yoga Blankets available). Any other props needed for Yin Yoga will be available.

Class fee is $45 if registered by Oct 22nd, and $55 to register after Oct 22nd.

MASSAGE

Massage appointments are getting filled up throughout the remainder of the year! The next few months have some limitations due to the Holiday season. Be sure to book soon to ensure your preferred appointment time! (My Surry clients will still book directly through me, not through the website.)

Appointments will always be started with a short intake for established clients and slightly longer for new clients. It’s been a while since I have reminded clients that your massage time booked is your entire time on the table! So, a 60-minute massage is 60-minutes on my table. DO plan on a few extra minutes for your intake and to transition on and off the table.

Here is a link to a Nerve Gliding video for Carpal Tunnel by a couple of Physical Therapists to give you an idea of this profound work! Of course, during an appointment, I will be assisting the nerve gliding technique. This will be an additional tool to support my clients when appropriate to aid in nerve pain relief.

I look forward to nurturing YOU soon!

AYURVEDA

I have a few Ayurvedic Consultation Appointments left at the reduced pricing!! Fall is a really great time to learn ways to support YOU after the heat and busyness of Summer! You will learn ways to reduce the drying effects of Summer and simple techniques to balance Fall influences that can lead to feeling ungrounded, spacey, dry, and/or irregular digestion, to name a few. These suggestions will all be tailored to YOUR unique constitution or “make-up” of the Five elements of Ether, Air, Water, Fire, and Earth. By implementing simple strategies, you will find yourself feeling your Best!

I, personally, have found that the wisdom of Ayurveda gives me incredible tools to navigate prepping to feel my best for the Holidays and beyond! Let’s face it, the Holidays are challenging when it comes to making good food and lifestyle choices, right?! That’s what the New Year Resolutions are often about! So, why not start empowering yourself NOW to feel your absolute best through all the Seasons! I’d love to help! (And you all know Ayurveda is a passion of mine!)

Here is a link to watch my Ayurveda video on How to Feel Your Optimal Best! It is part 2, as I have had technical difficulties loading Part 1. You will still be able to take away a lot from Part 2! This video also concludes with a demonstration on making Ghee! Enjoy!!