Chakra Points & Africology

Chakra Points & Africology In order to understand chakras, one must acknowledge and respect the presence  of energy in the human body. There are centres of energy that correlate to particular  emotions, functions and colours.  Research has shown that these areas have been proven to lie along certain hormonal  systems and can be manipulated to improve mental and physical imbalances.   Contrary to popular belief, chakras are not related to a particular religious system.  Part of their benefit is that chakras stand outside any religious system, and instead  work on the principle of energy, something all believers and non‐believers can  understand and partake in. So, what is the DEFINITION of a chakra? "A chakra is an energy centre where a  concentration of physical nerves congregates, overlaid by an energy 'body' with  subtler vibrations. The chakra is commonly referred to as a subtle wheel of energy.  It is associated with a specific  endocrine gland(s) or organ(s) in the physical body,  and a consciousness in the emotional/mental bodies." AFRICOLOGY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING –  CHAKRA MASSAGE CANDLES & OILS… Each chakra has a  blend of essential oils to aid and to rebalance the chakra so  to have one's energy levels revitalized. Chakra One: RED Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self--‐preservation Base/Root Chakra: Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence. • MASSAGE CANDLE & OIL  – Patchouli • Patchouli oil has a  rounding and  balancing effect on the emotions and banishes lethargy, while sharpening the wits, fighting depression and anxiety. It is also said to create an amorous atmosphere.   Chakra Two: ORANGE Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self--gratification  Spleen Chakra: Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling,  sexual fulfilment, and the ability to accept change. • MASSAGE CANDLE & OIL – Grapefruit •  Grapefruit refreshing oil helps to  boost digestion, benefits the immune system by helping to clear the lymphatic system,  helps with skin problems, and can be used for muscle stiffness, water retention and for bolstering the nervous system. Chakra Three: YELLOW Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self--definition  Solar Plexus Chakra: When  healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity,and non--‐ dominating power.  • MASSAGE CANDLE & OIL --‐ Lemon • Lemon's clean smelling citrus essential  oil is not only good for helping you make decisions and to improve your concentration,  but cuts down on acidity in the body --‐ thereby assisting the digestion, as well as with rheumatism, arthritis and gout, while also sorting out cellulite,  abscesses, boils, carbuncles and acne. Chakra Four: GREEN Air, social identity, oriented to self--‐acceptance Heart Chakra: A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion,  and have a deep sense of peace and centeredness. • MASSAGE CANDLE & OIL – Bergamot Bergamot's fresh smell is a  favourite in aromatherapy and is great for creating a more relaxed and happy feeling,  relieving urinary  tract  infections, boosting the liver, spleen and stomach, while fighting  oily skin, acne, psoriasis, eczema, as well as cold sores. Chakra Five:   BLUE Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self--‐expression  Throat Chakra: Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as  the vibration of sound representing language. • MASSAGE CANDLE & OIL – Lavender • Lavender oil is one of the most favourite essential oils, as it has wonderful qualities and also smells great. It is an calming, relaxing oil, which combats stress and crisis, while the antiseptic properties helps with cold, flu and other ailments. It is excellent  for asthma and migraines.  Apart from that it supports female health and on the skin it has a healing effect, while preventing scarring and balancing the skin.  Chakra Six: INDIGO Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self--‐ reflection Third Eye/Brow Chakra: When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us  "see the big picture." • MASSAGE CANDLE & OIL --‐ Geranium • Geranium helps to balance the mind and emotions, while stimulating the adrenal cortex and balancing the hormonal system and stimulating the lymphatic system. On the other hand, it balances the production of sebum in the skin, while keeping it supple and helping with the  healing of wounds. Chakra Seven: PURPLE Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self--‐ knowledge Crown Chakra: When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge,  wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss. • MASSAGE CANDLE & OIL --‐ Ylang-Ylang Ylang--‐Ylang is extremely  fragrant and has a calming effect on the mind and body and is used in cases of  frigidity and impotence. It has a wonderfully balancing and stimulating effect on the  skin, to correct sebum production and is also used to stimulate hair growth.  CANDLES – R310 each OILS – R150 each FOR FURTHER INFO… CONTACT VANESSA WEYERS 082 335 1523 /  vanessa@chansonhospitality..com

Pilates For The Mind

Written by: Shiela Pigott It was on one of those days when I glanced in the mirror, and felt uncomfortable with what I saw. "Oh dear!" I saw myself looking a little baggy here, and a bit saggy there. “Hmmm” I thought, “it’s time to get back into shape”.I joined a local Pilate’s group, where a small group of people were trimming and tightening  tummies, and lots more besides! The exercises were unfamiliar at first, but with  practice, I got the hang of how to do it.  As I walked home after last week’s session,  I wondered if it were possible to apply the Pilates principles to my mind and brain.  After all, the brain is like a muscle, although of course it is made up of extremely  complex brain tissue. The more we use and exercise our brain, the stronger it  becomes. And, when we don’t use it we really do lose some of its functions!  So, I wondered, how can we exercise our brains?We all know that emotions in  others trigger (sometimes different) emotions in ourselves. Feelings can be difficult  to manage when they suddenly flare up inside. And here’s an interesting statistic,  an emotion rarely lasts for more than 90 seconds if we are curious and interested in it! Imagine striking a match. There is the scraping friction, the sudden spluttering flame  with its peculiar smell, and the steady burn as the flame makes its way along the  matchstick. Now, think of an emotion like resentment. Feel how the resentment flares  inside; sense its energy and heat. Your body (possibly around your neck or face and  down your back) feels hot. Your hands might want to curl into fists, and your feet might  want to kick out. Resentment can burn on for days, years even. It can be fuelled with the  oxygen of grudging thoughts, a determination to cut off all contact with the person who  caused the hurt, and even by enjoying the thoughts of revenge. The problem is that  we can scorch ourselves inside. Smouldering resentment and bitterness compromises  our immune systems so that we get infections, colds and even arthritis more easily.  Sleep patterns are disturbed, digestive systems suffer, and relationships with others  and with ourselves, become difficult.So how can we manage these emotions safely?  Counting to 10 slowly really does help, but don’t just count. Pay close attention to your  breathing and use calming words like “be still” as you breathe in and “relax” as you breathe out.Don’t just sit there brooding, do something active and satisfying. You’ll sense your thinking becoming calmer, you’ll feel more in control and as you feel your body relaxing, that resentful flame starts to dim and go out. The painful situation will look different.Here’s another helpful exercise. Choose a good feeling, like feeling loved, successful, or satisfied. Notice how your body carries these feelings and what happens as you pay close attention to what feeling good is really like. This exercise is excellent for building resilience and mental strength. Just like beginning Pilates, learning new mental and emotional skills takes time and determination. Athletes keep on practising in order to build their skills and strength, we do the same when we regularly exercise our minds, and take care of ouremotions.A calm mind and settled emotions mean lower stress chemicals, a healthy immune system, and good self esteem that gives us that feel good factor. There are huge benefits that comewith regular emotional ‘mind Pilates’.Have a go and start practising. Enjoy your life, your health your mental abilities! Website Reference http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellor-articles/pilates-for-the-mind

Feng Shui & Tai Chi Workshop

F E N G  S H U I  & T A I  C H I  @  Mayfair    Saturday 2nd August 2014 @ Mayfair Wellness, i.move Studio  13h00 - 15h FENG SHUI & TAI CHI WORKSHOP - Cost R 180 Feng Shui is the art of placement. Zeta Lewis, local Feng Shui practitioner will share her skills & knowledge during this workshop.  Lesley-Ann Green will share Tai Chi alignment, postures and movement that embodies these principles. Come and play with them… As Zeta says, ‘Feng Shui is an ancient art and science that was developed over 3000 years ago in China. It is a complex body of knowledge revealing how to balance the energies of any given space, to ensure health and a balance in  life. Feng Shui translates as wind and water. We understand it as energy, or qi. The art of placement plays a role in spatial orientation in relation to favourable or unfavourable energy in homes, offices and surroundings. Feng Shui can be applied to anything.’ TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE CALL VIVAIN @ FRONT DESK  021 8517037

Understanding Osteopathy

What is an Osteopath? Osteopaths are skilled at discovering the underlying causes of pain, using their hands both to gain information and to treat injuries. Treatment techniques may include soft tissue stretching, muscle energy techniques, rhythmic passive joint movements, joint articulation and manipulation to improve the range of movements of a joint.  Well known for the effective treatment of back and neck pain, any osteopath will also treat a wide variety of other conditions that may be related to the workplace, including tension headaches and migraine, and they can also give remedial advice and preventative exercises. A wide range of recent studies have shown that osteopathic treatment can be instrumental  in rapidly alleviating the painful symptoms associated with back and joint pain whatever  the cause or origin. Osteopathic treatment is an effective means of returning people to full  activity at an early opportunity following injury from any cause. Here is a bit more information about Karla van Zyl Karla van Zyl qualified from the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine, UK, in 2007.  After qualifying she did a short spell in a general practice in the UK, after which she returned to South Africa in 2008. She focused on the gynecological field by working with pregnant women and babies at a women’s wellness center in Gauteng.   As she is a keen golfer, she also specialized in golf posture, swing dynamics and injuries alongside a golf professional at Wits University, Johannesburg.Early 2010 she moved to Cape Town and started practicing in Somerset West. Here she saw many patients in her other field of specialization, which is the treatment of migraines and headaches.Karla became a member of the Professional Board for Chiropractic and Osteopathy (PCOB) in 2012. We are proud to announce that she will be practicing from Mayfair Wellness as from  1st August 2014 Do you suffer from any of the list below? Karla van Zyl the Osteopath can help you… Osteopaths treat the following: Headaches Golf Posture Dynamics, Swing Injuries Spinal Alignment Problems Scoliosis Low Back Pain / Lumbago Sciatica / Trapped Nerves Sacro-lliac pain Shoulder Pain / Rotator Cuff Injury Frozen Shoulder Syndrome Tennis Elbow Wrist Pain Sports Injuries Pain during Pregnancy Infantile Colic Constipation Poor Sleep Patterns Infantile Feeding Problems Below a few Testimonials of Karla’s good work! Caroline’s story: “While I had a history of the occasional migraine, in early 2011 I started having  constant, bad headaches.  No medication helped.  I consulted all manners of  medical professionals: GPs, Physiotherapists, chiropractors, gynecologists,  neurologists, and psychiatrists. Each one professed to have the answer and  provided extensive medication and/or treatment plans.  Yet nothing helped.   This continued for almost a year, when someone casually advised me to see  an osteopath. I found Karla on the internet.  On my first visit she quizzed me  on the history of my problem, but also my general medical history. Her  osteopathic treatment gave me immediate relief, but her focus was to  restore me back to health.  She looked at the problem holistically and one-by-one  she tackled my different issues.  For example, as she is a doctor, she could send  me for blood analysis, thus we were able to cancel out some of the causes  of the headaches.  Thus she determined that the root cause of my headaches  was my neck, although there had been other contributing factors and issues.  All of these she was able to address. I am now free from pain!  I still see Karla  about once every 6 weeks for a ‘maintenance’ session.  Because of her help I was  able to fall pregnant and I now have a healthy baby boy. And no headaches!”        Caren’s story: Dear Karla I just wanted to drop you a short note to thank you. Thank you for  sorting out all my various aches and pains. After having a “neck from hell” for  about a decade, I felt like a new woman after my first treatment! Thank you for  your holistic approach to health and not just treating something in isolation. Thank you  for putting so much time and energy into your sessions – I never feel like I am  being rushed or that there isn't time to ask questions. Thank you that your  professionalism doesn't diminish your genuine care! I really appreciate everything! Caren        Kay’s story: It was in early November 2012 that I first consulted Dr. Van Zyl. Although I have  previously consulted many medical practitioners in of lower back pain that  spasmodically caused interference with my physical mobility. None had been  able to resolve my problem. She diagnosed me with osteoarthritis of the lower  back. I had 6 treatments between November 2012 and February 2013 with no  further treatments required until May of 2014. Kay For more information go to: http://www.osteopathy.org.uk/ http://capeosteopath.co.za/

Good bye's and Welcomes - Exciting times for both Basic Stock & Le Petit Four

Exciting times for both Basic Stock & Le Petit Four

As Basic Stock expands and moves to a new premises we would like to offer a big thank you to Marissa & Onnie for all they have brought to Mayfair, as well as wishing them the very best for their exciting new Venture. Simultaneously we would like to offer Lezanne from Le Petit Four a warm welcome and success as she joins us at Mayfair.

Introducing Le Petit Four

Le Petit Four means "the little oven"

Linking to Mayfair with her healthy food options - fresh juices & smoothies, exciting breakfast options, delicious coffee and buffet style lunch dishes, Le petit four (Lezanne) also specializes in delicious baked goods.

 

Translated from French, Le Petit Four means “the little oven”.

Lezanne: "Traditional petit fours are small confections such as macarons, meringues and biscuits, which were baked in the oven after the main baking was done.  I was inspired by these mini treats from a young age.  Armed with my 20-year old, reliable, Kenwood mixer, an heirloom from my grandmother, I started Le Petit Four Boutique Bakery in 2010.  As of the beginning of August, Le Petit Four will be operating from Mayfair. I am very excited about this next leg of our journey.  Myself and my team are looking forward to making new friends and enriching lives with our baked delights and heart-warming meals."

Best wishes to Basic Stock

As  Basic Stock moves and expands, they will be sticking to their concept, yet as their shop will be bigger you will be able to find more organic veggies, health products, free range meets, gluten free goodies and a bigger menu.

Marissa: "In December 2010 Basic Stock opened its doors to meet the first customers looking for great coffee, organic veggies and much more. We have grown substantially since then, with your continued and heartwarming support. Many of you have become regulars and we have gotten to know each other well through sharing our stories and tips on healthy living. To have such a loyal and engaged group of customers is any shopkeepers dream and I am immensely grateful for this. I hope to see you all at the new shop so we can keep on growing together."

Basic stock will be a stone throw away.(From August 1st) You will find them in Hole in the Wall, the centre just off Main Road. You can get to them from Main Road no 93, between Benbel and the pet shop, across from Checkers. Or drive from Andries Pretorius Street to Fagan road and access the centre through the green gate to park inside. You'll find them in the middle, underneath G-Studio.

Zumba for YOU

Zumba with a purpose - this event is supporting Nicola who will be joining Lesley in China.
 

"The funds are in aid of a China tour for Tai Chi that is happening in September." - Nicola

Introduction to Zumba:Two Introduction to Zumba workshops where the basic movements of Zumba will be learnt.

Level 1 - for those who have never done Zumba or just want to brush up on their dance skills. We will learn the basics of the four main flavours of Zumba: Salsa, Reggaeton, Cumbia and Merengue.

Saturday 2 August 2014

09:30am-11:30am

Cost: R120 for public, R50 for i.move members

Level 2 - taking the 4 basic flavours of Salsa, Reggeaton, Cumbia and Merengue to the next level. We will also do the basics of Flamenco and Bollywood-Belly dance.

Saturday 9 August 2014

09:30am -11:30am

Cost: R120 for public, R50 for i.move members

Location: i.move studio, Mayfair wellness, 3 Bright Street, Somerset West

Bookings to be made via front desk at Mayfair Wellness on 021 851 7037, or e-mail: nicolagymgirl@hotmail.com

China...here comes Lesley

a  B E E E G  X i e  X i e A very big (beeeg) ‘thank you’ (‘Xie xie’ in Mandarin) to everyone who participated in my  Fun-D-Raising event here at Mayfair Wellness on Friday 27th June 2014. It truly was a memorable occasion that wove organically and naturally into a very special evening.  Theo Willemse and Johan Rautenbach shared their musical skills and passion.  Marissa from Basic Stock donated basically divine gluhwein. Local hypnotherapist, Jason Sandler  was a masterful master of ceremonies. Ronel, Wendy and Giorgios stepped up to share their  Tai Chi practice. In-house and out-house, the support from colleagues, students and friends was overwhelmingly  heartwarming. Jeanne, Jill, Kim, Vivain, Surina, Lauraine, Elizabeth and  Louis, Lizelle, Renoir, Vanessa, Jenny, Zunia (from Avontuur), Michelle (Vintage Hair),  Aline and Ed, Sue, Magda, Kay, Cecilia and Ada, Eva and Melanie and James. A special thank you to Wendy for making the cake that was raffled and won by Aline. And...I’M HALFWAY THERE!!! And, very excited to be able to go. I’ll be going east in  September to among other things, visit the birthplace of Yang style Tai Chi. There will be another Fun-D-Raiser...check in with front desk for details. Blessings Lesley