GOT POLLEN?
April Acupuncture Special
Take advantage of this "Allergy Only" acupuncture session. Only $50 for this 30 minute session.
Also, to keep the sneezing in check, we are offering 30% off all allergy herbal formulas in April.

PRIVATE SPECIAL WITH GINA
To complement her workshop on Breathing & Meditation, Gina is offering $10 off her regular private session rate in April for those who want to learn more about breathing & meditation.

MASSAGE SPECIAL WITH CONNIE
In order to build her new practice in Marble Falls, our newest team member (see paragraph below) is offering $10 off any massage scheduled between April 12th to April 30th. Come give her a try!

MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER!
We are excited to announce an addition to our Sana Vida Team. Connie Mendoza will be joining us mid April. She has relocated to the Hill Country from Walnut Creek, California. She has been doing bodywork for 15 years and her specialties include Shiatsu, Jin Shin Jyutsu and Cranio Sacral Therapy, in addition to Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. Connie is also an experienced yoga teacher. She has seven years experience in teaching Hatha Yoga. Connie will be subbing for Gina during the third week of April, while Gina is out of town.

Beginning in May, our Chinese Yoga instructor, Leila McKay, is moving on to pursue other interests. So at that time we will no longer be including that class in our schedule. Be on the lookout for new classes later this spring. Thanks, Leila, and good luck!

REMINDER
Brenda will be out of the office on Wednesday, April 18th and will not be able to offer walk in waxing services on that day. Call her at 512-755-3906 to schedule for another time.

Three Minutes to Stress Relief: A Deep Breathing Exercise

This is an exercise that many people utilize to bring about stress relief in the "heat of the moment" - think traffic jams, temper tantrums, work deadlines, etc. Simple techniques, like this controlled breathing exercise, can help whenever you feel your stress levels soaring.

This exercise can be done for as little as three to five minutes at a time and is an effective way to halt escalating feelings of anger, tension, and frustration.

• Sit upright in a comfortable position.
• Close your eyes.
• Focus on your present state and existence (this is often termed being "mindful").
• Block out intrusive thoughts.
• Pay attention to your breathing.
• Inhale slowly through the nose, taking several seconds.
• Exhale through the mouth, trying to make the exhalation phase last twice as long as the inhalation.
• Continue this mindful breathing for 3-5 minutes.

Cabbage is a versatile vegetable; it is a good source of vitamin C and is rich in indoles. Studies suggest that the phytochemicals of indoles may help prevent breast cancer.

Confetti Slaw with Spicy Peanut Dressing

1 pound green cabbage (about half a medium head), finely shredded
1 large carrot peeled and grated
1 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
2 TBSP butter smooth peanut butter
2 TBSP peanut oil
2 TBSP rice-wine vinegar
1 TBSP Tamari or soy sauce
1 tsp. honey
2 medium garlic cloves coursely chopped
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger
1/2 jalapeno, seeded
4 medium radishes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 medium scallions thinly sliced

Toss cabbage and carrot with 1 tsp. salt in a colander set over a medium bowl. Let stand until cabbage wilts, 1 to 4 hours. Rinse cabbage under cold running water. Press, but do not squeeze, to drain; pat dry with paper towels. Cabbage can be stored in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerated overnight, if desired.

In the bowl of a food processor, make dressing by pureeing peanut butter, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno together until a smooth paste is formed. Toss cabbage, carrot, radishes, scallions, and dressing together in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BEGINNER'S HATHA YOGA SERIES
The April series will meet for 3 weeks only:
Tuesdays: 3rd, 10th, 24th
Thursdays: 5th, 12th, 26th

The full 4 week series will resume May 1st.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT & MORE
Support Sessions!
Who: Persons seeking a holistic lifestyle change.
What: Friendly, non-judgemental guidance and support to alleviate excess weight, eating disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, pain, and suppressed emotion.
When: The last Saturday of each month.
Time: 10:30a - 12:30p
Cost: $35

BREATHING & MEDITATION
Develop emotional maturity and inner strength. Experience true calm and peace. Discover who you are and why you are here. Fuller deeper breathing dramatically improves our health and quality of life. Meditation teaches us awareness, acceptance, and self-love. Practice simple basic techniques to balance the mind and body. Transform tension into relaxation. React to stress with equipose and neutrality. Everyone welcome. No experience necessary. Bring a pillow to sit on, a journal to write in, an open mind & a willingness to learn.

Facilitator: Gina Caccavalla
Saturday, April 21st
10:30 am - 12:00 noon
COST: $25