Stories shared of what a life-changing journey this has been. Partners and lifemates noticing such a beautiful difference in those participating in this challenge. Not just a "change", but life is way more glorious.
This has also been an incredible journey for us, the staff, at Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga. We are honored to have been with all our yogis through this challenge.
"I want to say thank you to all of the yoga teaching staff who gave of their time and energy to help us all to reach our goals. Thank you Manas for helping us all to get our bodies back in harmony. Much love to all of you at Serenity Spa. Blessings.
~ Felicia, yogi
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Day 9 is DONE!
Day 9 is DONE and yogis are feeling better than ever!
Attention all Hot Belly Yoga Challenge participants:
- Book your Ayurvedic Consultation with Manas for only $100 (regularly $150), with a follow up consultation for only $50 (regularly $75)! Celebrate your journey and continue to keep your body & mind in balance after this beautiful detox.
- Sign up for the Winter Grocery List shopping trip on October 31st (tomorrow!) Call the spa for details 797-8550!
"So much laughter and tears today, lots of excitement and much joy and chatting and sharing of stories and gratitude for this time. Weight loss, flexibility and reversal of arthritic conditions."
~Tammie, yoga instructor
"I can't believe it that I made it. There were a couple of times I thought omg I am not going to make it. But staying on the wave got e to the 9th day."
~Felicia, yogi
Attention all Hot Belly Yoga Challenge participants:
- Book your Ayurvedic Consultation with Manas for only $100 (regularly $150), with a follow up consultation for only $50 (regularly $75)! Celebrate your journey and continue to keep your body & mind in balance after this beautiful detox.
- Sign up for the Winter Grocery List shopping trip on October 31st (tomorrow!) Call the spa for details 797-8550!
"So much laughter and tears today, lots of excitement and much joy and chatting and sharing of stories and gratitude for this time. Weight loss, flexibility and reversal of arthritic conditions."
~Tammie, yoga instructor
"I can't believe it that I made it. There were a couple of times I thought omg I am not going to make it. But staying on the wave got e to the 9th day."
~Felicia, yogi
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Day 8 - It's the home stretch!
Day 8 is done. Yogis are doing so great - keeping up with their detox / cleanse / and Hot Belly Yoga!
Hot Belly Detox essentials:
Khichadi - mix yours with fresh veggies! Yummmmm
Detox Massage Oil -
Detox Tea or Weight Loss Tea - sip throughout the day. Mix with green tea, or steep with fresh ginger or mint!
Castor Oil - USDA Organic, Cold pressed, Hexane free.
And of course... Hot Belly Yoga!
Founded by Soul Yoga and based on the book “The Hot Belly Diet” authored by Dr Suhas Kshirsagar. Journey into a sacred space as you detoxify the body, calm the mind and connect through the heart. Ignite the fire in the belly with herbal steam kettles, the practice of powerful pranayama, the use of organic oils, and mindful movement. Enliven yourself and bring balance to all seven of your chakras through music, mantras and meditation. Return the body back to the temple, return the mind to the guru and allow the Divine to awaken the wisdom within. Cool down with the placement of icy cucumber and fresh mint on the third eye and Anahata energy centers.
Click here for our yoga schedules at both locations:
http://serenityspaonline.com/soul-yoga/
"Participants are full of vital energy that is rich and much more powerful. They are grounded, strong, and healthy... A huge difference in the last 8 days, lots of mental clarity, and a craving for Hot Belly Yoga!"
~ Tammie, yoga instructor
Hot Belly Detox essentials:
Khichadi - mix yours with fresh veggies! Yummmmm
Detox Massage Oil -
- Boost the body’s natural detox process
- Helps to cleanse your Lymphatic system
- Helps to reduce cellulite, excessive fatty depositions
- Helps to reduce water retention and puffiness
- Helps to relax the mind during detoxification
- Improves your circulation
- Helps body aches and joint pains
Detox Tea or Weight Loss Tea - sip throughout the day. Mix with green tea, or steep with fresh ginger or mint!
Castor Oil - USDA Organic, Cold pressed, Hexane free.
And of course... Hot Belly Yoga!
Founded by Soul Yoga and based on the book “The Hot Belly Diet” authored by Dr Suhas Kshirsagar. Journey into a sacred space as you detoxify the body, calm the mind and connect through the heart. Ignite the fire in the belly with herbal steam kettles, the practice of powerful pranayama, the use of organic oils, and mindful movement. Enliven yourself and bring balance to all seven of your chakras through music, mantras and meditation. Return the body back to the temple, return the mind to the guru and allow the Divine to awaken the wisdom within. Cool down with the placement of icy cucumber and fresh mint on the third eye and Anahata energy centers.
Click here for our yoga schedules at both locations:
http://serenityspaonline.com/soul-yoga/
"Participants are full of vital energy that is rich and much more powerful. They are grounded, strong, and healthy... A huge difference in the last 8 days, lots of mental clarity, and a craving for Hot Belly Yoga!"
~ Tammie, yoga instructor
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Lucky # 7 - Detox Your Life
Day 7 of the 10 day challenge winds down...
Have you had a chance to read the Hot Belly Diet book by Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar?
From an internationally recognized physician who combines principles of Eastern medicine with modern science, a groundbreaking diet and total body & optimal health plan centered on digestive balance and metabolic transformation.
From an internationally recognized physician who combines principles of Eastern medicine with modern science, a groundbreaking diet and total body & optimal health plan centered on digestive balance and metabolic transformation.
The complaints that Dr. Suhas hears on a
daily basis—from uncontrollable weight gain, low energy, and poor
sleep, to chronic headaches, unexplained congestion, and depression—all
have a surprising common denominator: a weak digestive “fire.” It makes
perfect sense: the belly is the center of your being, and when you’re
burning food inefficiently, you’re throwing your metabolism out of
balance and triggering unpleasant side effects. Weak digestion causes
food “sludge” to accumulate in your body, resulting in lethargy,
toxicity, water retention, fat build-up, inflammation, and more.
Drawing on ancient Indian practices and principles, The Hot Belly Diet shows you how to optimize your digestive powers to foster rapid weight loss and vibrant health for total mind/body equilibrium.
At the core of this revolutionary
30-day, three-phase diet is a delicious meal that’s incredibly easy to
make. Dr. Suhas advocates lunch as the most important meal of the day
with a hearty, simple dish called khichadi (pronounced kitch-a-de),
which clears out your “ama,” or the digestive sludge that antagonizes
weight loss, provokes hormonal imbalances, and ultimately triggers
inflammation—the root cause of virtually all disease. This unique book
also identifies incompatible foods (milk and eggs, for example) explains
why the sensation of hunger is essential, and demonstrates how to time
your meals throughout the day without snacking.The Hot Belly Diet
is not an elimination diet, with healthy carbohydrates as the key to
the 30-day plan. With recipes and a month’s worth of delicious meals
included, The Hot Belly Dietchanges your relationship with food to make healthy eating—and living—effortless.
Whether you’re trying to lose weight
fast, suffering from a chronic condition, looking to prevent future
illness, or just wanting to feel your best every day, The Hot Belly Diet
will re-establish your body’s natural balance through a healthy
metabolism, creating a thinner, healthier, and happier you—for life. Let
the firing up begin!
ATTENTION YOGIS!
~ Castor oil and tongue scrapers are in stock! Pick yours up tomorrow!
~ Book your Ayurvedic Consultation NOW for November! Only $100 (regularly $150), and a follow-up consultation for only $50 (regularly $75)!
Ask the front desk for details!
Monday, October 26, 2015
Day 6 - Stay healthy through the detox process...
Tips from Manas for staying healthy through the detox process:
There are a lot of
changes going on during this cleansing process. You are shedding weight, purifying your body of toxins, gaining mental clarity, and most of all you are
SWEATING!
But along with these
benefits, there are a few things you need to be weary of so you can gain the full
and LASTING benefits of this program.
1. WARM WATER: There
is a reason your body craves warm foods and drinks when you are ill. It
is trying to tell you, "Listen! My digestive system is weak right now
because I'm trying to fight off this cold! Help me out!" Hydration is good, but it should be warm so that the actual uptake and assimilation of the
water is quicker and more complete.
Warmer foods are
easier to digest and will put more emphasis on your detox process as opposed to
having to worry about digestion. Warm soups, kitchadi, cooked veggies, and
sweet fruits are all (for the most part) easy to digest.
2. SLEEP: Sleep is
essential for this process. Six days into the challenge your body is weak.
It is straining itself to keep you bending and twisting in all those crazy positions
Tammie puts you in! Deep sleep (stage 4) is where all the recovery and healing
of your tissues, muscles, and organs take place. If you aren't tapping into
this deep sleep, you will only weaken your muscles and tissues, and maybe
even injure yourself.
If you have any questions or just want to talk, you are more than welcome to call me or email me!
So proud of everyone! We are halfway done!! Time to finish strong!
Manas S. Kshirsagar
Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner
NAMA Professional Member
808-639-7141
msk@serenityspaonline.com
Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner
NAMA Professional Member
808-639-7141
msk@serenityspaonline.com
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Day 5 - Let the ghee commence!
The 5 day ghee cleanse is the final gathering of toxins into a basket
before emptying or taking out the garbage!
Day 5 not only marks the halfway point, but also marks the beginning of the ghee cleanse.
One of our yogis, Carol, mixes her ghee with warm almond milk and cinnamon. Delicious!
This is the brand of ghee that we recommend if you have not picked yours up yet. You can find Ancient Organics at Whole Foods Market.
It was a record-breaking day in Roseville this morning for Hot Belly Yoga with Tammie. A total of 22 students! Wow!The energy in the room as palpable.
"Have to say I'm having a lot of fun creating new dishes with the Khichadi."
~Kristi, yogi
""Ghee" in your tea is key. I can see that changing in the students. I can see the emotion speaking but most of all I see the beauty within exuding from the outside."
~ Tammie, yoga instructor
"I began my ghee cleanse and I feel wonderful. I feel more connected to myself than I ever have."
~ Claire, yogi
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Day 4 - #Transformyourlife - Hot Belly Challenge
Day 4 comes to a close. Students are experiencing great results already! Standing tall, increased balance and flexibility, less inflammation in the body. Yogis are feeling more energetic, mind is more clear, they feel lighter and most importantly - they are feeling like themselves again!
Tomorrow, (Day 5), we begin the ghee cleanse. We recommend Ancient Organics ghee that you can find at Whole Foods Market. Pick up your kitchadi and castor oil at our Roseville or Folsom location.
Tomorrow, (Day 5), we begin the ghee cleanse. We recommend Ancient Organics ghee that you can find at Whole Foods Market. Pick up your kitchadi and castor oil at our Roseville or Folsom location.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Rekindle your fire, Rekindle your life - Day 3 of Hot Belly Challenge!
Our very first 7:30pm Hot Belly Yoga class, concluding Day 3 of the Hot Belly 10 day yoga challenge!
Yogis were surrounded by candlelight. This class was soulful and emotional.
Today we celebrate The Law of Detachment - In detachment lies the wisdom of uncertainty . . . in the wisdom of uncertainty lies the freedom from our past, from the known, which is the prison of past conditioning. And in our willingness to step into the unknown, the field of all possibilities, we surrender ourselves to the creative mind that orchestrates the dance of the universe.
Looking forward to what tomorrow, Day 4, will bring. Namaste.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Issues in your tissues? - Day 2 of the 10 day Hot Belly Yoga Challenge!
Day 2 completed!
This detoxifying challenge includes daily Hot Belly Yoga, a Soul Yoga t-shirt, detox tea, detox oil, and a Hot Belly detox massage.
Every day, yogis are asked these three questions:
1. How did you feel before class?
2. How did you feel during class?
3. How do feel after class?
Their answers are incredible! We cannot wait to see these beautiful lives transformed in 10 short days.
"New people are still signing up just wanting to be a part of this important autumnal cleanse. They are inquisitive and genuinely interested in a healthy transition."
~ Tammie Fairchild
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Hot Belly Yoga - 10 Day Challenge - Day 1!
We are under way!! The Hot Belly Challenge started this morning!
18 yogis have accepted this challenge!
The premise of this book is to understand how big of a role your digestion plays in your everyday functioning. When we have a healthy digestive system, we set ourselves up for success! Everything you eat is either feed dis"ease" or fight disease!! Choose to strengthen your inner fire and take control of your life!
"First day of the Hot Belly Challenge was better than I imagined. All the students were eager to detoxify before the winter chill. Building strength, grounding and lots of pranayam. Tea is the Key! Gratitude to all these amazing participants and students."
~ Tammie (yoga instructor)
"The energy in the room was so positive, I felt connected with everybody in the room. Manas read my pulse this morning and I am on FIRE, I am a Pitta! This experience helped me really go inside and feel how I need to cool that fire."
~ Lisa (yoga graduate and student)
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