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!
