Latest updates from Jaipur Remedial Therapies

 I hope everyone is having a lovely Monsoon season and that the end to the summer was a good one.  No doubt everyone is busy getting prepared for the season ahead which is approaching very quickly!  A round up of updates for Jaipur Remedial Therapies follows....

Full Moon Sound Meditation Session Monday 24th

Quite a few of you have been asking about the sound meditation and so I'm letting you all know that we have our Full Moon sound Bath collaboration happening this coming Monday with the Art Ghar from 6.30pm to 8pm.  I've already shared it with many of you but here it is for anyone who doesn't know or needs the reminder.  This will happen at their studio in Shyam Nagar.

You can book with the Art Ghar direct - +91 6377-846798

The session is a lovely experience with a mixture of reflection, then a guided meditation followed by the sound bath with the focus upon the influences of the moon.

This is the last opportunity to attend sound meditation for some time as my trip to the UK is fast approaching.

J.R.T closed from 1st September to 8th October

It's that time again where I will be heading to the UK for my therapy work for 5 weeks.  I'll be away from Tuesday 1st September, returning on Thursday 8th October.  

I have spaces from tomorrow onwards.  My last working day will be Monday 31st August.   J.R.T will be open over the Rakhi weekend to accommodate people for their therapy sessions before I travel to the UK for the 5 weeks so there's a lot of opportunities to get booked in before I go.

Whilst i am away it will still be possible to purchase Indi-ssentials products and you're welcome to get in touch with any exercise or well being related questions.

New modalities from October

There's quite a few new things happening from October with regards to the studio.  Our regular sound meditation classes will be back up and running and if demand requires, we will start the morning sound meditation sessions once again.  This is a lovely opportunity to set you up for the day ahead.  The schedule will be created and shared end of September.

Inversion table and incorporation of inversion table at the studio

We're introducing a new modality with the introduction of our Inversion table which can be incorporated into your deep tissue/remedial therapy session in a longer session.  We begin with the inversion table at the beginning of the session and can incorporate it at the end as well to decompress the spine further after the session.  

An inversion table is where you lay on a piece of equipment and lean back so that you are at an angle, upside down, fully supported by the inversion table.    You simply hang there, with your body fully secure and ankles held comfortably in place and let gravity do the rest.

Benefits of inversion table include;

• Relieves pressure on the spine by de-compressing  and stretching it out.  Helpful for disc problems.
• Relieves tight lower back tension.
• It provides a traction for the back so it can be helpful for chronic pain and conditions like ankylosing spondylitis or sciatica.
• Improve spinal health and flexibility,
• Increase circulation to the back, neck and head.
• Especially helpful for chronic back pain.

This can be added onto your deep tissue therapy session and is especially beneficial for people with lower back issues, arthritic conditions and spinal compression issues.

Introducing cupping

Cupping will also be available as part of our treatment package from October and can be used in conjunction to our deep tissue/remedial massage therapy.    We use a blend of dynamic cupping, this is where you move the cups over the muscles and static cupping which is where you place the cups and leave them for a period of time.

It's another way to support getting into the muscles and relieving and relaxing the tension, especially if we have a tight area that may be putting up some resistance.  Cupping uses a suction action which is the opposite of massage/myofascial release/soft tissue release where we are applying pressure down.  A combination of modalities can be very beneficial for acute issues where we are trying to release the problem as much as possible.

Benefits of cupping include;

• Relaxes muscles.
• The upward suction action, helps to reduce restriction in the muscle fibre.
• Increased circulation which reduces pain and promotes healing.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Increases range of motion.

We look forward to work with the cupping treatment with some of you from October.

Price increase from October

From October there will be a slight price increase, 60 minute sessions will increase by 200Rs and 90 minutes by 300Rs.  These prices have been in place for new clients over the last few months but is now being rolled out to all clients.  It's to reflect the increase in prices as general costs continue to increase.  However we continue to provide value for money service and a skilled and precise way of releasing tension held in the body.

Think well, become well

At J.R.T we continue to study, learn and explore all things muscular.  I came across this article recently regarding the role of focusing on pain in regards to our recovery and well being.  There has always been huge arguments to support the distraction technique and the fact that the more we focus upon our pain the more we become sensitive to it and it can become psychosomatic.  

However this study is interesting because it highlights how we can use our mind to also increase our healing and reduce the pain.  As many of you who have attended my sound bath will know, I often emphasise how we all have the ability to relax our body and in turn to bring about wellness to ourselves, so it's interesting to see an article which reflects some of this.  

The article suggests that if we focus upon the area and on it getting better, it can speed up the recovery and reduce the inflammation there.  Defintely worth trying!

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260817/New-study-shows-attention-actively-shapes-the-bodys-inflammation.aspx

Ways to de-stress and relax

Looking after our health isn't just about our physical well being, but our emotional well being too.  Many articles highlight the importance of how physical pain can be affected by our emotions and we can carry so much stress in our body that has a negative physical impact.  As we approach the last quarter of the year it's an opportunity to take care of ourselves, especially with a busy season coming up.

• Meditation and mindfulness is always a good place to start - you can find lots of guided meditations on Youtube.
• Spending 5 minutes in silence each morning preparing for the day ahead.
• Trying to get into the sun/nature for short periods of time each day, to boost your vitamin D levels and to boost the mood.  Time spent in nature lowers our blood pressure levels and boosts our immune system and general mood.
• Music is a wonderful way to de-stress and relax, from listening to calming music, to playing music which allows you to dance and remove the tension from the body that way.
• Journaling is a great way of writing down where your mind is at and it helps you to recognised patterns in your emotions and feelings.

Here are just some ways to de-stress and relax although there are many more out there.  Perhaps you have your own favourite.

Wishing you all a good few weeks whilst I am away and as mentioned, do get in touch if you would like to schedule something before I leave on 1st September.

Latest Updates....

June Already!

 We are now at the halfway point for the year!  Another year is flying by.  The half way mark is a wonderful opportunity for reassessing and reflecting on where we are at and any changes we may wish to make for the latter part of the year.  

I hope everyone has had a lovely summer season, with opportunities for travel, visiting family and enjoying the quieter side of Jaipur.  Monsoon must be just around the corner now, it's certainly feeling humid which can also leave us feeling drained and less motivated, not to mention more aches and pains are apparent.

It's been quite some time since I've done a blog post, but will try and get into the regular habit of doing them.  There's been a lot happening at J.R.T since i last wrote with new treatments coming soon.

Reminder of treatments we offer

Firstly, a reminder of the treatments we offer at J.R.T.  A few of you have been asking what all treatments we offer and so am listing here for easy reference.

 Deep tissue/remedial massage

-Myofascial release
-Soft tissue release
-Mobilisation technique

Our deep tissue and remedial massage therapy sessions are our signature treatments.  We incorporate a range of modules such as the ones listed above in order to bring you treatments that are effective, get into those problem areas and bring lost lasting results.

All our remedial treatments incorporate myofascial release, by working on the fascia (the body is covered in a layer of fascia), we are able to remove restrictions and free up tight tissue that has remained stuck.

In our deep tissue and remedial treatments we don't just incorporate one modality but include several ranging from myofascial release, soft tissue release, trigger point therapy & mobilisation techniques.  In future blog posts i will explain what each one is.

Therapeutic/relaxation massage therapy

This is our more relaxing, de-stressing treatment, ideal for those who prefer a more gentler and soothing treatment but that still feels like it provides some muscular relief and eases up tension both physically and mentally.

Hot stone massage therapy

A great treatment for the winter, using hot balsamic stones to bring a blast of heat to the muscles.  We massage with the stones as if they were our hands and the hot stones glide over the muscles.  Relaxing yet helping to break down tension.

Dry needling with infra red

Our dry needling therapy has grown in popularity as many of you find it effective at getting into those tight muscles and providing a greater release when teamed with deep tissue.  It's been especially helpful for lower back issues, shoulder problems, neck tension and tightness in the calves and IT band.  We're also teaming it with the infra red lamp so that the infra red works in conjuction with the needles to provide deep relief.

Massage with sound meditation

Another very popular session is our deep tissue or therapeutic massage session followed by a 30 minute sound meditation session.  Bringing you your own private sound meditation.  It's a wonderful way to switch off, relax especially as the mind is already at ease from the massage.  The sounds take you further into that tranquil and still space.  Deeply restorative and deeply relaxing.

Guided meditation sessions

Our guided meditation session can be book as individual or group sessions.  An opportunity to be guided into a deep, relaxed, meditative state and taken on a soulful journey to ease worries, reduce stress and anxiety and switch off the mind.

 Sound meditation this week

We have our Saturday sound meditation happening this Saturday.  We'd love to see some of you there.  The next session after this will be the following month on 25th July.  Get in touch to book your space.

Collecting old shoes for donation

Some of you may remember that in conjunction with Saksham NGO, we are selling hair scrunchies at the studio.  They're very cute, nicely made and in a range of different colours and patterns to choose from.  All profits go to the NGO and the women who make them.  A means of supporting employment for the women.  It's Jaipur based too.

In addition, we are collecting old shoes, ones which can no longer be donated to house staff, that are ready to be thrown or simply no longer wanted.  These are being collected by Greensole NGO.

They accept all types of footwear except shoes with big heals, studded sports shoes or under 5 year old shoes.  They accept men and womens shoes.  They upcycle the shoes (and industrial waste) into comfortable slippers, school bags and mats for under privileged children across India.  So feel free to have a look through your shoe collection and drop off to me at the studio.  Any donations will be gratefully received. 

New things coming to the studio

In April I started my training into spinal manipulation and am currently completing some of my self studies but look forward to offering this in the coming months.  Further details regarding this will follow but it will work on releasing the spine/skeletal system in conjunction with the remedial work we offer.  Aligning the skeleton as well as working effectively on the muscles.  Continuing to try and provide the best release we can for clients.

We also have a lovely new piece of equipment at the studio, an inversion table.  An inversion table provides a safe and secure way to hang at an angle/upside down.  This can be great for people with chronic back problems, sciatica and disc problems as it can reduce the pressure on the spine and allow for some space between the vertebrae.  It relieves pressure on compressed discs and nerves.  We're looking at the best way to incorporate this into what we do and will offer more on this in the next blog post.

J.R.T closed for 2 weeks from 29th June.

Hopefully many of you have had a relaxing break in this time and managed to do some traveling.  I myself will be traveling from Monday 29th June until 17th July inclusive as i will take a holiday in Europe. 

There are still spaces these last few days before i go, otherwise i look forward to seeing many of you on my return in the middle of July.  Do get in touch if you would like to schedule something before I go.

Have a great weekend!

Winter Updates

It's hard to believe we are almost at the end of 2025.  This last year has gone so quickly.  I know many of us feel the time passes so quick and the stresses continue to increase as the pace of our lives seem to speed up more each year.  It's why self care such as massage, meditation, exercise, eating well and taking time out is so important for our well being and for maintaining our health.   It's important to take the time out, to meditate and to reflect in order to keep that balance and to keep stress levels at a healthy level.  

Health, Well being & Meditations

At J.R.T we provide a variety of treatments to assist with some of that.  Our sound meditation classes are very popular and most sessions we have a full class, as a result we're beginning to run more classes and will soon be reintroducing our morning classes again.  We have a wonderful Morning Meditation Retreat happening this Saturday in Jagatpura on a farm, our first outside meditation session.

Our usual morning sound meditations are 90 minutes long and a combination of guided meditation and sound meditation.  Our biggest complaint at our sound meditation sessions is that it goes too quick and so our 90 minute session allows you to dive deeper into the relaxation and therapeutic journey.  From January we'll begin running our morning class once a month and increase dependent on demand.

We have our regular Full Moon Sound bath at the Art Ghar in Shyam Nagar.  A wonderful art space where you can create and paint your own pieces of art or bags, coaster and lots of other things, a chance to be creative and to switch off.  We have a Full Moon Sound bath happening at the Art Ghar on Monday 1st December from 6.30pm.  You can contact the Art Ghar to sign up.

Introducing Morning Meditations in Nature

We have a lovely farm space in Jagatpura that we're beginning to use for our outdoor events.  Introducing our sound meditation events in nature.  In the future we plan to host new or full moon sound baths out in nature too, to literally bathe in the moonlight.  The farm is a beautiful space, with several lawns, including the amla tree lawn, with birds flying over us.

Our sound bath this Saturday will run from 8am to 10.30am.

8am - 8.45/8.50am - Guided Meditation session

8.50 - 9.30am - Journaling under the trees or relaxing in nature and a light breakfast.

9.30am - 10.30am - Sound bath

A soothing and restorative program.  A chance for inner reflection.  For exploring the inner self and diving deeper.  

Beginning with a soulful guided meditation, then an opportunity for journaling under the trees and within nature or taking a walk through the gardens and a light breakfast.  Then an immersive sound meditation where we may even hear the birds flying overhead.

The cost is 1500Rs and includes a light breakfast.   Blankets, pillows and a mat will be provided so you can snuggle down and relax!

Winter ready in the studio

This winter season is feeling lovely.  It's a beautiful temperature right now and the city feels alive with lots going on.  The days will get colder soon but we are all prepared at the studio, with our heated blanket and heating within the therapy space.  The winter season is the perfect time for a hot stone massage treatment too!  Hot balsamic stones heated in our hot stone heater, used to massage with and bring blasts of heat to the muscles, penetrating deep within them to ease up tension and bring about that total feeling of relaxation.

Beautiful scrunchies from Saksham NGO

We have partnered with Saksham NGO which are an NGO in Jaipur that support children's education and a women's stitching unit.  Nitin and Deepti who set up Saksham, have nurtured it from the beginning to support the education of many children as well as teaching the women how to stitch clothes and bags amongst other things.

They have created these beautiful scrunchies for us in block print material which we have for sale in the studio.  All proceeds from the sales will go to the NGO.  I recently took them to the UK to sell and people loved them.

They are 50Rs each or four for 150Rs.  Why not check out the variety when you are next in and pick some up.

Launching our new Indi-ssentials soap range in conjunction with Saksham NGO

We've also partnered up with Saksham NGO's women's project to make the decorative bags for our new soap range that Indi-ssentials have launched.  Our handmade soaps, made with quality ingredients and scented with essential oils, are great for a touch of luxury or for gifting, especially thanks to these decorative bags made by Saksham which the soaps are packaged inside.  It's wonderful to see the work that Saksham do and how they are providing employment opportunities.

We have three different scents currently available with three more scents coming very soon.

Away 7th - 19th December

Some years come with more challenges than others and this last year has been a tough one for me what with frequent trips back to the UK to support my Mom.  I'm fortunate to report that she is so much better now and her issues are more age related. Jaipur Remedial Therapies will be closed from 7th to 19th December whilst I am in the UK visiting my Mom and giving my sister a well deserved break.  It will be Christmas period, so nice and festive but very cold!

There is still time to book in a session before I go and although this week is full, there's lots currently available for next week so everyone will have a chance to get booked in and I'm only gone for a short time.

That wraps up 2025!  We're looking forward to the new that 2026 brings.  I look forward to finally launching the cupping treatment and there are some further training courses planned for 2026.  Wishing everyone a wonderful last two months of the year.🌟

Monsoon updates!

 Monsoon season is in full swing and I'm sure many of you are enjoying the cooler temperatures although the rain has been a little challenging at times.  Here is the latest blog post to keep you all up to date.

Yoga with Anna

A few of you have been asking about the yoga class, so here is a reminder.

Anna is our brilliant yoga instructor who runs a regular Tuesday class at the studio as well as regular classes at Salt, on Wednesday and Friday mornings.  Her class at JRT is on a Tuesday morning at 11.30am.  Class size is kept small at all locations so there is a focus on personalised attention.  Anna lives and breathes yoga and is an exceptional teacher, I've even attended some classes with her myself and found them hugely beneficial.  

Definitely worth exploring one of her classes either here at J.R.T or at the Salt studio.  Her Friday class especially focuses upon women's health and is a more soothing and restorative class.  

You can message Anna for further details via Insta:anna_burrell_yoga

Sound meditation schedule and private sessions

Sound meditation has been a little difficult to run recently due to the monsoon season and the persistant rain which I know makes it challenging for some of you to attend as it can be hard to reach on time or get cabs.  We hope to offer a class soon once the weather is a little more predicatable.  

In the meantime you are welcome to organise your own private session either just for yourself or for a small group of you.  This way you get a more personal experiece and at a time and date to suit.  For a group of 3 or more people the cost is 650Rs per person so it's a wonderful way to experience sound meditation with friends and family. 

Also a reminder, we do offer therapy sessions where you receive 60 or 90 minutes of massage followed by a 30 minute sound meditation session.  It's a very relaxing treatment and really helps to clear the mind.

Traveling from 7th to 15th August

I will be traveling from 7th to 15th August, over the Rakhi and Independence holidays as I am taking a trip to Vietnam. This is some time away so I will remind you closer to the time but it may help with planning your sessions.

 I'll be looking forward to experience the massage treatments there and seeing how they differ!  It's always a good time to receive a treatment😀 

 

Reminder of the cancellation policy

So that it stays fresh in everyones minds and to create transparency, a little reminder of the cancellation policy.  Understandably things come up and plans can change, however to ensure fairness all round, it's necessary to give 12 hours notice otherwise the cancellation fee, which is half the session, will be charged.  The twelve hours notice allows enough time for the session to be filled by someone else and to continue a harmonious working relationship.  I know many of you are aware of the cancellation policy and we're fortunate to get very few cancellations but this is a simple reminder for those who may have forgotten or who may be new to the service.

New products from Indi-ssentials and updated product brochure

Aside from the various treatments we are offering at J.R.T and our classes, we have our Indi-ssentials natural aromatherapy and skin care range, made with natural ingredients, harnessing the goodness of essential oils.  We're currently working on some lovely new products including a revitalising facial oil which leaves skin feeling silky soft and rejuvenated and a new hand made soap range.

Several of you have asked for the product brochure and I am currently adding our new products such as the Dreamer pillow spray and Summer Fresh body oil to this but will share in the coming week with everyone.  We make all our products here in the C scheme studio, hand made by myself and my team.

Importance of exercise

Massage is a wonderful way of looking after ourselves physically but it's really important to get that balance right, which involves regular exercise.  Exercise increases mobility and range of motion.  It increases strength in the muscles which support the neutral alignment of the body and strengthens key areas which may be weak and are causing pain and compensation from other muscles and affecting the mechanics of our body.

When we initially start working out again our muscles can feel more sore.  This is a reaction to the exercise and the body and nervous system will begin to adjust within a few days.  It's important to perservere and keep going with the exercise as the long term benefits allow a stronger more supported body.

Ideally it's most beneficial to do a mixture of cardio, strength and stretching. 

 So for example, with cardio you want to be getting your heart rate up, this could be done with brisk walking (it must be brisk or light jogging, not a gentle walk), running, cycling, swimming, working out in the gym, HIT classes, pickle or paddle ball, zumba or dance classes.

Strength, then you need to be doing weight based exercises which are either using your own body weight and resistance, such as push ups, plank, squats, mountain climbers, bridge & lunges.  Alternatively by using weights to carry out various exercises such as bicep curls, dumbell bench press, dumbell chest press, dumbell lunges & dumbell overhead.

Stretching is necessary to stretch out the muscles which get tight from all the above exercise and it's helpful to regularly use a foam roller on muscles post exercise to break down any tension within the muscle.  Stretching might be as simple as putting together your own stretching routine of various stretches or attending classes such as yoga and pilates.  Both help to elongate muscles, increase flexibility and work muscles in a way that the other two forms of exercise don't.

So if you want to keep those aches and pains away and stay stronger for longer, think about incorporating the three forms of exercise into your regular routine.  One form alone is not enough.  These days in Jaipur we are fortunate to have several different places/classes for exercise.  

We're always happy to go through exercises with you here at J.R.T and recommend a range of exercises that may be helpful.  I know many of you ask for exercises and in the coming months we will be recording specific exericses so you can see how to do that at home too.  We also offer rehab sessions at the studio for anyone who want to be shown how to do exercises.  I'll provide more information in the next blog post.  In the meantime here is a website with a range of videos showing you how to do the exercises so you can get started straight away.

https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/best-dumbbell-exercises-rcna17936

Many clients who work out often have regular massage as muscles do get tight as a result of the exercise and do need releasing from the work outs but the muscles are stronger, their fitness is better and they are keeping their heart healthy and supporting the joints.  So massage and exercise go wonderfully together.

Have fun in the rain and enjoy those cooler temperatures!

Happy Holi and recent updates

Hi All.  I hope everyone had a good February and made the most of the last of the plesasant weather.  Jaipur has certainly got warm once again.  Summer is almost here and the busiest period coming to an end.

 Holi festivities

Before all that though we have Holi! Happy Holi everyone.  I hope you all have a great time celebrating.  Have a briliant time!

The Indian Wedding

As many of you know, February was a busy month for me and I got married.  I haven't had an opportunity to share photos with everyone till now so am putting some here.  Dhruv and I got married over the 14th & 15th February.  It was a fun and special occassion and lovely to have our friends and loved ones there.  

 We have decided not to take our honeymoon now and will take it in the summer time instead.  It was a busy time getting organised for the wedding though and I took 10 days off which included spending some time with my sister and friends who visited.  I've been back massaging since February 20th.  It's been a busy time catching up with you all.

UK travel dates

The season is coming to an end!  I know many of us are especially busy in these winter months and when summer comes along it's time to take a step back, prepare for the next season and take some time to do things we've been putting on hold.....perfect time to look after our health and fitness.

For me, that time of year will be here once again and i will be heading to the UK for my therapy work, along with time with my Mum to help take care of her.  

I will be away from 3rd April till 21st May, just over six and a half weeks, whilst I attend to my UK clients and help care for my Mum.  We will have a mini celebration in the UK with my Mum who was too unwell to travel.  There's still three weeks to go so there's time to book your sessions in and to enjoy all the different treatments that we offer at the studio.

Dry needling

We've been providing a lot of dry needling within our treatments recently, as we continue to see more people with specific injuries, tightness and areas of restriction.  It's been great to use the needling to get in there further and to enhance the massage therapy especially when working into some complex issues.

Dry needling and massage therapy work well together as the needling allows us to get deeper into a muscle, and to hit trigger points in a way that is different from massage.  We need the massage element to warm up the muscles, break down the specfic tight spots and then the needle to be used after to target the problem area further.

Healthy smoothie receipes

With summer almost here, it's a great opportunity to cool yourself down with a healthy smoothie.  Smoothies are a brilliant way of getting your daily fruit and vegetable requirements met as you can pack lots in to one smoothie, not to mention how filling they are, so can be used as a meal replacement.  Their simply a cup of tasty goodness.

There are some basic and easy recipes in this link and you can move onto trying to make your own or explore some of the more complex smoothies on this second site.  

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/recipes/smoothie/

https://www.allrecipes.com/gallery/breakfast-smoothie-recipes/

The first link allows you to get a flavour for smoothies and is simple however it's even better if you can pack your smoothie with lots more fruit and veg.  Spinach and cucumber are great to add to smoothies

https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/vegan-healthy-superfood-smoothie/

I know I'm going to be enjoying a lot of smoothies over this warm weather.

Importance of sleep

We all know sleep is good for us but do we know what sleep really does to help us?  

Sleep allows our body to heal and repair and this includes our brain and memory.  It allows our tissues to repair and so sleep is crucial for keeping ourselves healthy both physically and mentally.  Lack of sleep can leave you feeling emotional, unable to concentrate properly, lead to more aches and pains as the body hasn't had enough time to rest and a weakened immune system.  It can lead to elevated levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.

The phrase good sleep for good health is so true and with the right amount of sleep, which for most people is 7 - 9 hours, you boost your immune system, allow the body to repair itself which means quicker recovery, improve concentration and reduce stress levels.  Reducing our screentime and setting up healhty night time habits can help to have better sleep which in turn will affect how you physically and mentally feel.

As a reminder, I will be heading to UK on 3rd April and return 6 and a half weeks later on 21st May.  It's a long trip but it's important I spend time with my Mum whose health still continues to be problematic.  

So if you'd like a session before i go then we have several weeks but letting everyone know in advance so you can book in what you need to before my travels.

Have a wonderful Holi, full of light, fun and positivity!

Fit and Fab in Feb

 I'm late with the belated New Year wishes!  Hard to believe already a month of the year is over.  I hope everyones year is off to a good start.  That you've set some nice goals and intentions and are ready for a great year ahead.

It feels like winter is coming to an end and the warmer weather has already begun.  The warmer weather will certainly be benefical for all those aches and pains as the cold tends to make things worse.  

The new year is a great opportunity to start putting the health first.  So why not take up the challenge of getting Fit in Feb and by fit we mean not just phyiscally but mentally too.  It's time to give yourself an overhaul.

Yoga Class

At J.R.T we offer a regular Tuesday morning yoga class.  Several of you have expressed interest in attending, so maybe this is the month to do so.  Anna runs a class at 11.30am every Tuesday and is a very experienced yoga teacher with a real passion for yoga and well being.  She finishes with a lovely little meditation at the end after a thorough yoga workout.

Sound Meditation

Our regular sound meditation session has moved from the Saturday evening to Thursday evening.  It runs every three weeks.  If it's a little too long to wait inbetween sessions, you can also organise your own private group or individual session.

Sound meditation is a wonderful way of soothing the mind and body.  A way to switch off, to let go, to clear the thoughts and find that inner stillness.  Through the range of different instruments being played, it creates a rhythmical and cleansing space.  Sound meditation is ideal for people who struggle to meditate as before you know it, you've drifted off to a floating calmness.  It's ideal for people who've never meditated before or find it hard to switch off.

Benefits of Meditation - How to get started

I think many of us know the benefits of meditation, that it helps to reduce stress levels, provide mental clarity, enhances self awareness, allows you to think better and be less consumed and controlled by emotions.  Clients often ask me about how to meditate, as although they like the idea of it, they find it hard to do.  

To get started with meditation, it can help to have something to focus upon, some people use a candle flame others use an image on the wall.  By looking at the object and staying focused upon it, so that you are in the moment, the mind can begin to clear.  If you're struggling, you can focus on the breathing.  It can help to set an alarm so that you're only meditating for a few minutes to begin with and by having the alarm you can resist the temptation to see how long you have been meditating for.  In the beginning, meditating can feel long when it has only been 2 minutes.  

Setting yourself the intention of meditating for 5 minutes to begin with and three times a week are more realistic plans than trying to meditate everyday and so you're more likely to stick to this.   You can then build it up as time goes on. Music can sometimes help and it's always best to find a quiet place where you're not likely to be interrupted.

Goal Setting

Whilst January is often a key time for setting those goals and intentions, February is the perfect time too.  Pyshologists say that we are more likely to keep up the goals we set in February as opposed to the ones we make at the beginning of the year.  With goal setting, it's always best to set goals that may push you somewhat out of your comfort zone but are also realistic, so no goal setting that you'll go to the moon this year!  

If you set yourself between 5 - 7 goals for the year, it gives you a more achievable time limit to complete them within and doesn't leave you feeling overwhelmed.  You can review the goals on a monthly or regular basis to see how you're progressing towards completing them and if any need changing out as sometimes the things we thought we wanted, we no longer do. It helps to set monthly steps to work towards your goals so that you are making the practical steps to achieving them.  Perhaps there are goals and intentions you've had that you've been putting off and you could make them your target for the year.  Mine will be to work on my strength and flexibility as overall strength is so important for us.

Finishing for the wedding

As many of you know, i am getting married this month.  It's been a busy and hectic time to get here but we are looking forward to the celebrations ahead.  This will be my last full working week before i finish on the 9th Feb.  It will resume work from 21st Feb.  So if you do want a session before the wedding and my 10 days off, then send me a message and will get you booked in.  Sessions are filling fast.

That's all for this month.  Hope everyone has a great February😊

 

Updates & All things new for November

I hope you've all had a wonderful Diwali and a special time celebrating with friends and family and a chance to reflect upon light over coming darkness, especially in the times we live in.  It's important to find beauty in the simplest of things.  

Returning from the UK trip
It's great being back with you all after my trip to the UK where I had the opportunity to pick up some additional pieces for the business including a new instrument for the sound meditation and do some additional training in cupping.

Introducing cupping

I was fortunate to attend a cupping course whilst I was in the UK and am looking forward to adding this modality in to some of the remedial therapy sessions.  Cupping  can be carried out both statically by placing the cups there and leaving for up to 10 minutes.  This allows the blood to be drawn to the surface through the suction created with the cupping.

The cups can also be used with movement and is another way of getting into the tissue, working differently to massage by lifting up the tissue and fibres whereas in massage we apply pressure down.  Ultimately it's another way of trying to get into those problem areas, to remove restrictions and to free up the muscles further.

We will be offering cupping in conjunction with either our dry needling or our deep tissue therapy treatments.  They can be combined to provide the greatest effect for muscles.

A reminder of the different treatments we offer
We often get asked what other treatments we offer, so as a reminder that aside from the deep tissue remedial therapy and swedish therepeautic massage that we offer we have many other treatments.  From winter warming hot stone massage, head and face massages, dry needling, sound meditation or guided meditation.  Our massage and sound meditation combo sessions have proved very popular since we introduced them earlier in the year and we know a lot of you are loving the massage and dry needling modalities together.

A reminder of the policies
As I write about the business here, it's an opportunity to remind people of the policies.  Firstly i want to start by saying a big thank you to everyone for keeping your appointments and for the low number of cancellations.  However we continue to see some very last minute cancellations, often within a few hours before the session.

Therefore it has become necessary to remind people of the cancellation charge which has been in place for some time and that it will be upheld going forward,  regardless of reason.  This charge is 50% of the treatment cost if cancelled within less than 12 hours notice and full session cost for no show.  Often when sessions are cancelled at short notice, there's not enough time to fill the space and others miss out who had been waiting for a session.  This ensures fairness all round.

Sound Meditation Schedule
With the season now in full swing, we're running our regular sound meditation groups again including the sound sessions we do in collaboration with other spaces.  Below is the schedule for November.  You can get in touch to book a space for sessions at the studio and I can give you the contact details for the events at other spaces.

Upcoming workshops
This coming weekend we have our collaboration with FindYourFit.  Three restorative and soothing workshops to help you relax, unwind and reset after the busy Diwali period.  A chance to take care of your health and well being after the Diwali season.

Unwind After the Festive Hustle at Wellness Day Out! 🌿

✨ After the festive rush, take time to reset and recharge with a day just for you. Join us for three soul-soothing wellness workshops designed to bring calm, creativity, and connection.

📆 10th November

🕐 2:00-6:30 PM

📍 Promenade, Hotel Clarks Amer Jaipur

Here’s what’s in store:

1. 🙇‍♀️ The Breathful Escape: Breathwork to reconnect | 2-3 PM

2. 🎵 Soul Sound Bath: Immersive relaxation through sound | 3:15-4:15 PM

3. 🌸 DIY Body Oil: Craft your own custom blend | 5-6:30 PM

Treat yourself to a day of calm and care—let's reset together!

📲 Reserve your spot: https://linktr.ee/FindYourFit.event

📞 For details, call: 7339830274

It's sure to be a brilliant and restorative wellness day, so why not sign up to take part.  Our DIY body oil workshop will provide an opportunity to make your own nourishing and restorative body oil, ideal for the dryness of the winter months.   

Facial massage and cosmetology treatments by Yulia

Talking of health and welbeing, I wanted to mention Yulia and her amazing facials.

It's always important to support and give a shout out to other small businesses, especially other therapists and going forward, each month we will do a shout out to a small business that we admire and think you might want to hear about.

This month is Yulia who is a comsetologist here in Jaipur.  Originally from Russia, she has recently set up her space and is offering face and skin related treatments.  I had a lovely treatment with her recently and really benefited from her expertise and her hydrating ways for my face!  She has an instagram page where she shares comsetology related information and helpful tips.  Here is her price list and whatsapp contact details incase anyone would like to try one of her lovely face treatments.

Monthly charity/NGO
As our sound meditation pracitce continues to grow, we've decided to spread the connection that goes with these kind of events by supporting one NGO a month through donating the proceeds from one of our sound bath sessions.  Each month, we will donate the proceeds from one of our sound meditation sessions to an NGO.

This month the NGO will be Help In Suffering, a long standing and caring NGO helping animals in need.

We are what we eat!
For the new beginnings post Diwali, I've pledged to really start to eat truly nurturing, soulful food.  In next month's blog posts I'll share some recipe suggestions and information regarding what foods are helpful for us to consume including those for inflammation in the body.  Perhaps we can all make a pledge to eat a little bit more mindfully to ensure the right nutrients in the body so we can nurture from the inside outwards.

That wraps things up for November's newsletter.  I hope everyone begins to rest and recharge after the Diwali celebrations and chance to restore the body once more.

Hopefully see some of you either for a therapy session or at the sound meditation groups or workshops!