Celebrate the Fall Equinox with Yoga, Blue Lotus, Reiki and Sound Healing

Join us on the fall equinox, Sunday the 22nd at 10am for a 3 hour event at OM Body Studios.

Event includes:

Journals and seed paper provided for a short writing circle exercise

Tai Chi warm up to energize

Infrared heated vinyasa yoga flow

Blue lotus tea ceremony and organic food held outside

Workshop - make your own blue lotus skin elixirs

Yin Yoga + Reiki

Guided meditation + crystal bowl sound bath

Gift bags

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About Blue Lotus:

Blue lotus is known as one of the highest-frequency plants. Ancient Egyptians believed that the Gods created blue lotus as an astral connection for humans and offered a bridge to another realm of ancient wisdom.

Blue lotus is associated with your third eye and crown chakra because of its astral power and vivid dream enhancement. Blue lotus can give you a euphoric feeling upon usage. A potent stress reliever, known antidepressant, aphrodisiac, and an elevator of consciousness, this flower has been used medicinally and ceremonially for centuries. Raising your frequency both medicinally as a ceremonial tea and topically as a moisturizing potion. Promoting smoother skin texture, fighting inflamation, calming and soothing the skin. Blue lotus is known for preventing free radical damage due to its antioxidant properties and is shown to boost your skins radiance.

Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea), has been prized for its various benefits and uses across different cultures:

• Relaxation and Stress Relief: Blue lotus is known for its calming effects, helping to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

• Mood Enhancement: The plant is reputed to elevate mood and create a sense of well-being, which can be beneficial for mental health and emotional balance.

• Improved Sleep Quality: Due to its calming effects, blue lotus may help improve sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing insomnia.

• Pain Relief: It has analgesic properties, which can help alleviate pain and discomfort, particularly in traditional herbal medicine practices.

• Anti-Inflammatory Effects: The plant has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.

• Traditionally, blue lotus has been used as an aphrodisiac.

• Antioxidant Properties: Blue lotus contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and protect cells from damage.

Spiritual and Ceremonial Use: In various cultures, blue lotus is used in spiritual practices and ceremonies for its symbolic significance and to enhance meditation experiences.

These benefits make blue lotus a versatile plant with both physical and psychological applications.

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About Infrared Heated Vinyasa Yoga:

• Enhanced Cardiovascular Health: The continuous flow of movements in Vinyasa yoga can elevate the heart rate, providing a cardiovascular workout that helps improve heart health and endurance.

• Improved Flexibility: Regular practice of Vinyasa yoga increases flexibility as it involves a variety of poses that stretch and lengthen different muscle groups.

• Increased Strength: The weight-bearing nature of Vinyasa poses builds strength, particularly in the core, arms, legs, and back.

• Better Balance and Coordination: The dynamic sequences require and develop balance and coordination, which can improve overall stability and functional movement.

• Stress Reduction: The focus on breath and movement helps to calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote relaxation, contributing to improved mental health.

• Enhanced Mental Focus: The practice of coordinating breath with movement helps to improve concentration and mental clarity, making it easier to focus both on and off the mat.

• Detoxification: The continuous movement and sweating involved in Vinyasa yoga aid in the detoxification of the body by helping to flush out toxins.

• Increased Energy and Vitality: The physical activity and breathwork in Vinyasa yoga stimulate energy flow and can boost overall vitality and mood.

• Better Posture: Vinyasa yoga emphasizes proper alignment and body awareness, which can contribute to improved posture and reduced back pain.

• Enhanced Body Awareness: The practice encourages mindfulness and a deeper connection with one's body, helping individuals become more aware of their physical and emotional states.

• Flexibility in Practice: Vinyasa yoga can be adapted to different levels of experience and intensity, making it accessible for beginners while still offering challenges for advanced practitioners.

These benefits make Vinyasa yoga a versatile practice that supports physical fitness, mental clarity, and overall well-being.

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Exposure to infrared heat causes your capillaries to expand, which enhances blood flow throughout the body. This increased circulation benefits the muscles by accelerating healing and alleviating muscle soreness.

• Practicing yoga in an infrared-heated environment offers several health benefits:

• Improved Flexibility: The heat helps to warm up muscles and joints more quickly, making it easier to stretch and achieve a greater range of motion.

• Enhanced Circulation: Infrared heat stimulates blood flow, which can help deliver more oxygen and nutrients to muscles and tissues, improving overall circulation.

• Faster Muscle Recovery: Increased blood flow and the warmth from infrared heat can aid in quicker muscle recovery and reduce soreness.

• Detoxification: The heat promotes sweating, which can help the body expel toxins through the skin.

• Increased Calorie Burn: The elevated temperature can elevate your heart rate and metabolic rate, potentially leading to more calories burned during your practice.

• Relaxation and Stress Relief: The warmth can help soothe tense muscles and promote relaxation, contributing to reduced stress and a sense of well-being.

• Pain Relief: Infrared heat may help alleviate chronic pain conditions by improving circulation and relaxing muscle tension.

• Enhanced Breathing: The warm environment can make it easier to breathe deeply and fully, which can improve the effectiveness of your yoga practice.

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Yin Yoga

Combining aspects of Yin yoga with a focus on long, slow, deep movements and extended poses.

• improved flexibility, relaxation, and stress relief. It also emphasizes a deep, meditative practice that can support emotional and mental well-being.

• Increased Flexibility: Yin yoga targets the deep connective tissues, such as ligaments, tendons, and fascia, promoting greater flexibility and range of motion.

• Improved Joint Health: By gently stretching and stimulating the joints, Yin yoga helps to maintain joint health and mobility, which can be particularly beneficial for people with stiffness or arthritis.

• Enhanced Circulation: The prolonged holds and deep stretching in Yin yoga improve blood flow and circulation, which aids in the delivery of nutrients and removal of waste products from tissues.

• Deep Relaxation: The slow pace and extended holds in Yin yoga facilitate a deep state of relaxation, helping to reduce stress and anxiety and promote a sense of calm.

• Increased Mindfulness: The meditative nature of Yin yoga encourages mindfulness and self-awareness, allowing practitioners to connect more deeply with their thoughts and emotions.

• Improved Energy Flow: By targeting the body's meridian lines (energy channels), Yin yoga helps to balance and enhance the flow of energy (qi), which can improve overall vitality and well-being.

• Better Emotional Balance: The introspective nature of Yin yoga provides a space for emotional release and introspection, supporting emotional balance and resilience.

• Enhanced Joint Lubrication: Holding poses for longer periods helps to increase the production of synovial fluid, which lubricates the joints and reduces stiffness.

• Stress Relief: The slow and deliberate practice encourages relaxation and helps to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, contributing to overall stress relief.

• Improved Focus and Patience: The practice of holding poses for several minutes builds mental focus and patience, which can be beneficial in other areas of life.

• Balance to Active Practices: Yin yoga complements more vigorous practices like Vinyasa or Ashtanga by providing a counterbalance through deep stretching and relaxation.

Overall, Yin yoga offers a unique and complementary approach to physical and mental wellness, promoting deep tissue health and a profound sense of relaxation and balance.

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Reiki is a form of energy healing that aims to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Here are some of the key benefits associated with Reiki:

• Stress Reduction: Reiki helps to induce deep relaxation, which can significantly reduce stress levels and promote a sense of calm and tranquility.

• Enhanced Emotional Balance: By addressing emotional blockages, Reiki can assist in emotional healing and help individuals achieve greater emotional balance and stability.

• Pain Relief: Many people report a reduction in pain and discomfort following Reiki sessions, as it may help alleviate symptoms of chronic pain and other physical ailments.

• Improved Sleep: Reiki can promote relaxation and reduce anxiety, which may lead to better sleep quality and relief from insomnia.

• Increased Energy Levels: The practice can help to restore and balance the body's energy flow, potentially leading to increased vitality and improved overall energy levels.

• Enhanced Immune Function: By reducing stress and supporting relaxation, Reiki may contribute to a stronger immune system and better overall health.

• Support for Healing: Reiki is often used as a complementary therapy to support conventional medical treatments, aiding in recovery and healing processes.

• Greater Mental Clarity: The relaxation and balance achieved through Reiki can lead to improved mental clarity and focus, helping individuals to think more clearly and make better decisions.

• Spiritual Growth: Reiki can facilitate personal and spiritual growth by promoting self-awareness, inner peace, and a deeper connection to one's own spirituality.

• Overall Well-being: Many people find that regular Reiki sessions contribute to a greater sense of overall well-being and quality of life, as it supports both physical and emotional health.

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Sound healing, or sound therapy, uses various forms of sound to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Here are some of the key benefits of sound healing:

Physical Benefits:

• Stress Reduction: Sound healing can help reduce stress levels by promoting relaxation and calming the nervous system. The vibrations and frequencies can help lower cortisol levels and induce a state of calm.

• Improved Sleep: By creating a soothing and harmonious environment, sound healing can improve sleep quality and help with insomnia. The calming effects of sound can help the body and mind relax before sleep.

• Pain Relief: Certain frequencies and vibrations used in sound healing can help alleviate pain by promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension.

• Enhanced Circulation: The vibrations from sound therapy can stimulate blood flow and improve circulation, which can aid in healing and overall vitality.

• Increased Energy Levels: Sound healing can help balance the body's energy and remove blockages, leading to increased energy and overall vitality.

• Emotional Benefits:

• Emotional Release: Sound healing can facilitate the release of repressed emotions and promote emotional balance. The vibrations can help clear emotional blockages and support emotional healing.

• Enhanced Mood: The soothing sounds used in sound healing can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and promote a sense of well-being.

• Mindfulness and Presence: The practice encourages mindfulness and helps individuals stay present in the moment, reducing mental chatter and promoting inner peace.

• Mental and Spiritual Benefits:

• Improved Focus and Clarity: The calming effects of sound healing can improve mental clarity and focus, helping individuals feel more centered and grounded.

• Enhanced Meditation: Sound healing can deepen meditation practices by creating a serene environment and helping individuals achieve a meditative state more easily.

• Spiritual Growth: Many people find that sound healing facilitates spiritual growth and a deeper connection to their inner self or higher consciousness.

• Harmonizing Energy: Sound healing can help balance and align the body's energy centers (chakras), promoting overall harmony and well-being.

• General Benefits:

• Promotes Relaxation: The overall effect of sound healing is often a profound sense of relaxation and peace, which can positively impact many aspects of life.

• Supports Overall Well-being: By addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects, sound healing supports a holistic approach to health and well-being.

• Sound healing employs various techniques, including tuning forks, singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments, to achieve these benefits. Each person's experience with sound healing can be unique, and the effectiveness of the practice may vary based on individual needs and responses.

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This event is hosted by Jordan Daher (500 YT) and Erica Sells ( Reiki Master Teacher in Usui/Tibetan Healing )

Located at 4123 North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota FL, 34234

Host or Publisher OM Body Studios