Hello All! Well what a busy November and December it's been for everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful Diwali, celebrated this auspicious occasion and perhaps took a moment to reflect on the meaning of light overcoming darkness.
It was further busy with the elections going on and now we are approaching the end of the year! I know there's a lot of travel and plans occurring.
After the hecticness and indulgence of Diwali and a new year soon beginning, it's a nice opportunity to put your health first and focus on finding that balance once again.
Getting your vitamin D intake
With winter here and all the colds and numerous bugs going around it's now more important that ever to ensure we get our daily dose of vitamin D. Living in India we have the option to receive it direct from the sun but the next best alternative would be a supplement. Vitamin D is not naturally present in many foods so it's hard to get from the diet.
Vitamin D is important for our system and especially in winter as it helps support and boost the immune system which we definitely need to keep those colds and other germs at bay.
It aids the absorption of calcium. Without healthy levels of vitamin D the body absorbs only 10 - 15% of dietary calcium. Calcium is crucial for healthy bones and teeth. A lack of vitamin D can affect our bone density which can increase the risk of arthritic conditions.
Vitamin D could also help to boost our mood. Some studies show that it helps uplift peoples moods and some time spent outdoors is always a little uplifting.
So make sure this winter to continue getting your dose of vitamin D, get outside for some sunshine, take a supplement or consume more dairy and fish based products to obtain it in your diet.
Christmas closure
As many of you may remember, this year I am going to the UK for Christmas to spend it with my family. It's the first Christmas back in the UK for 7 years. I'm looking forward to seeing the family and taking part in the festive celebrations but am not looking forward to the cold!
So Jaipur Remedial Therapies will be closed from 21st December to 30th December inclusive. Appointments will start again from 31st December. So a little advance notice that i will be away for those 10 days. I'm very busy with therapy sessions before I go but there are some spaces available.
New website finally launched
It's taken me some time to get it set up but the new Jaipur Remedial Therapies website is now ready to share. There's one additional page to come and a few corrections here and there but I wanted to get it shared with you as I know several of you have been wanting to see the website for some time.
So here it is!
https://massagejaipur.com/
You can find out about all the different treatments we actually offer at JRT and the various classes that we have running on a regular basis and everything there is to know about the studio. Well worth checking it out and familiarising yourself with things.
Our Group Classes section
We now have a page on the website detailing what classes we offer, the booking link and what the class schedule is, so you get a clearer idea of what's on offer each week.
https://massagejaipur.com/classes
Well worth checking out the range of options and different classes being held. As we stress time and time again, stretching, strengthening and remedial massage combine together to provide the best holistic approach for your body physically. A dash of meditation in there is great for the mind too.
Our strength coach Shivangi is exceptional and her knowledge and training extensive. A class that keeps you wanting to come back every time.
Each class at J.R.T has its own Whatsapp group including our meditation classes. If you want to be added to a specific Whatsapp group then just drop me a message. It allows you to be kept up to date with that specific class and you can then sign up to a session as and when you want to. We also share motivational tips and tricks in there so it's well worth joining one of the groups even if you're not quite ready to attend a classes yet.
Private individual & group sound or guided meditation sessions
Additionally on the website you can find out more about the sound and guided meditation sessions. Quite a few of you have been asking about private sessions for this and the good news is that these are always available. You can organise either your own individual or private group session at the studio at a time that is convenient for you rather than having to wait for the public group sessions. A private individual session is taken in the smaller room where the sounds really immerse you. Guided meditation sessions can be tailored to your specific needs.
You can find out more about the guided meditation and sound meditation sessions here.
https://massagejaipur.com/guidedmeditation
Cancellation Policy
Firstly a big thank you to all those clients who cancel rarely or with plenty of notice, it's always appreciated. Very few people do cancel last minute, so I appreciate this doesn't apply to many of you.
In line with the new website and the additional services we are now offering at Jaipur Remedial Therapies, the cancellation will be rolled out for all sessions and classes. Cancellations which happen within a 12 hour period of the session time will incur a charge of 50% of the cost of the treatment. This is because someone else could have used the time and with short notice we may be unable to fill the session.
Did you know?.....
These days i am hearing through nutritionist friends about the benefits of mushrooms and fungi. I recently watched a documentary that was highly recommended to me (there's also a book), called Fantastic Fungi. Certainly interesting and worth a watch.
What makes mushrooms a super food? Well their packed with antioxidants, full of vitamin A, B and C, with the ability to reverse the negative effects of free radical - things which can harm our cells. Several are adaptogens and so help the body cope with stress better.
It's definitely worth increasing your intake of mushrooms, reishi in particular is said to have a lot of health benefits and you can even take it in tea form.
That's all for this month. I'll be back to posting my regular month blog posts with latest info, helpful information and insights and all things health and well being related.
Enjoy the last few weeks of 2023. I hope you all have some wonderful plans for the New Year celebrations and have some ideas for how you would like 2024 to look.
