STOP SMOKING AND START LIVING!
Let Group Hypnosis Help!
A two part session will be held at Sana Vida.
Part One:
Monday; September 11th; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Part Two:
Monday; September 18th; 7 pm to 8 pm
Sessions will be facilitated by certified hypnotist, Bill Price. Total cost for two sessions and a CD is only $75
Call Bill directly at 830-798-4680 to register.

SIGN UP NOW FOR OCTOBER WORKSHOPS!
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EXPANSION UPDATE
If you haven't heard...Sana Vida will be moving into a much larger building next year. We will not be moving far, just next door. You may have noticed some things starting to get cleaned up at the corner of Avenue F and 1431.Well, that progress is for us! We are very excited, however, we have a lot of work ahead.

If all goes as currently planned, we will double our treatment rooms from 4 to 8; increase the studio by 1,000 square feet, and add a retail market with a unique tea and elixir bar.

I will try to update you on the progress as we know more. Currently, we are looking to move between April and May, but you never know.

SANA VIDA WILL BE AT THE HOLISTIC HEALTH FAIR
September 23; 9 am to 4 pm
Lakeside Pavilion, Marble Falls
We will have a large booth with a lot of information, chair massages, digital meridian graphs, acupuncture demonstrations, and free classes through out the day. come visit us and get a free gift.

Yoga doesn’t have to end when we step off our yoga mats and walk out the studio door. We can bring yogic principles into our family's everyday life.

We have often heard our teachers telling us to set an intention for that day’s yoga practice. This can be done each morning as we wake up and can be as simple as setting our intention to having a peaceful day.

As you wake your children up, perhaps with a hug or backrub, have them wiggle their hands and toes, then their wrists and ankles, then big stretches to shake off sleep. Share your intention for the day with them and, if they are old enough, ask them to set an intention for their day. As they get older, discuss how their morning’s intention was manifested throughout their day.

It is very important for our children to see us demonstrate coping skills and to see how we handle stress. Try to be mindful of your emotions throughout the day. Then, when you find yourself in a stressful situation, focus on your breathing. As you collect your thoughts, be mindful of what is causing the frustration or stressful situation. No, we don’t always have the time (or the inclination) to sit and breathe. However, it is yogic to recognize that at any moment you can stop yourself and focus on your breath. Children need to know that their parents do experience stress and that we have many different ways of coping; but, that our most successful reaction to stress can be very simple--just breathe until you can better handle the situation. Similarly, when your child starts to “get off balance”, have them go sit and breathe. Such centering tactics are a great way to demonstrate yogic principles to your children.

As we juggle doing our yoga and the dishes with reasonable regularity, we recognize that, somewhere along our spiritual paths, parenting has become our practice. The same mindfulness that goes into preparing the body for yoga and meditation can be brought to bear when cooking dinner, tucking in bed sheets, or bathing our children. If, when you’re folding clothes, you are really present for the task, you are creating harmony and a sense of order in your home. There is a huge difference in the emotional life of your family if you can find your underwear in the morning. When we are at home, our children do not care if we can do 10 backbends or headstands. They care that we are present both physically and emotionally to create a safe place where their needs get met. Those needs include enjoying a parent who is calm and loving. Daily life is a mixture of the simple (laundry) and the sublime (bedtime kisses and songs), and the practice of yoga can help with both.

Often, children can be incredibly picky eaters. Sometimes the most stressful part of a parent's day can be making a meal that is not only healthy, but that the child will eat without complaint. With the prevalence of such televisions programs as "Honey, We're Killing Our Kids", parents are beginning to recognize how necessary it is for their children to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.

• A "real" drink - water, milk, or 100% juice
• Fiber - fruit or individual serving of apple sauce and whole grain breads or crackers
• Vegetables- edemame (soybeans in the shell) kids love shooting the beans from the shell into their mouth; baby carrots are always a favorite
• Dips-natural nut butters, low-fat Ranch, or a bean dip like humus.
• Sweet surprise-tiny piece of dark chocolate or Coconut Balls (see recipe below)

HATHA YOGA
Custom tailored to your ability and intention, this class includes guidance for safe, correct and effective breathing, posture, stretching, strengthening and balance, while incorporating traditional elements such as centering breath, chanting, relaxation and meditation. This class is taught for all levels of experience.
Tue & Thurs 9:00 am & 5:30 pm

FLOW
This is a dynamic yoga, tai chi and Pilates workout that leaves you feeling long, strong, centered and calm. Each class follows a set sequence of exercise disciplines to contemporary music and is made up of 45 minutes of simple yet challenging exercises followed by ten minutes of relaxation and meditation. Options will be presented according to your level of fitness.
Mon, Wed and Sat 9:00 am

CHINESE YOGA
A unique combination of Qigong and tai chi and consists of slow gentle movements, soft stretching, and energizing holding postures that dramatically improve health and well being by reducing stress, renewing energy, improving circulation, balance, and concentration. Each class is scientifically designed to work every muscle, tendon, joint, organ, and gland while moving fresh, oxygenated blood throughout the whole body. Learn to access your qi energy and balance the flow of energy within your body. This is our most gentle class.
Mon & Wed 2:30 pm

Beginner’s Yoga Series - This series teaches beginner’s gentle hatha yoga poses in combination with breath, stretching and relaxation. Students will recognize a definite strengthening and lengthening of their bodies with more confidence and proper alignment in their practice, safely and effectively. This series is perfect for those: completely new to yoga (or it has been a long time) or those who prefer a much more gentle style of class.
Instructor: Gina Caccavalla
$40 for 4 classes.
Tuesdays at 10:30 am or Thursdays at 4 pm.

Beginners Tai Chi Series - Tai chi is based on shifting body weight through light, controlled movements that flow rhythmically together to create one graceful gesture. This series teaches an adaptation of the Sun style of tai chi which does not include deep knee bending and is specifically designed and sequenced for increasing joint mobility and balance, making it an excellent choice for those suffering from arthritis. Decrease pain, increase range of motion and physical balance.
Instructor: Leila McKay
$40 for 4 classes.
Mondays at 4 pm or Wednesdays at 5:30 pm.

Dream Analysis Workshop - Tap into your inner wisdom! Dreams are a mirror revealing your deepest self and can provide useful information about your life. Students will learn tips on remembering your dreams, effective techniques in recording dreams, and how to interpret their dreams.
Instructor: Leila McKay
$80 for 4 2-hour classes
Mondays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.