Hello Heat to Heal followers. As you know, we are in the early stages of developing Heat to Heal Therapy & Heat to Heal Sanctuary. Our new website, www.heattoheal.com, is now live. You will see changes every week and updated schedules, fees, and amazing upcoming events!
Watch for more details. Check out the site, call or email for more information.
info@heattoheal.com
Blackstone Saunas
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Exciting Changes in the Works for Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary
Welcome to Heat to Heal™!
Thank you for being a faithful follower of these blogs and posts. It is exciting to share my progress on Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary with you. Construction is in full swing with painters trying to finish before the weather takes it's wonderful fall wet turn. Phase 1 is lovingly completed on the inside with three therapy rooms (that double as lodging for longer trainings), one permanent room for lodging, and a cozy infrared heated yoga studio. Our yoga equipment was tested last weekend at a lovely yoga retreat held in Tofino by Holly Yates and Safah Roberts. Website development and artwork is coming along beautifully and is set to be live within the next few weeks. Phase II of the larger studio is set to be completed in November. Trainings and workshops for 2012 are beginning to take shape, also.
Blackstone Saunas is officially launching Heat to Heal™ at the next Morningstar Golf Course Ladies night on 28 September 2011. Phone the golf course to put your team in and join us for this fun night on the golf course. Prizes of yoga mats, yoga classes, infrared sauna sessions, and therapy sessions are up for grab. I’m especially looking forward to sharing Heat to Heal™ with our local community.
Class schedules are set, therapy sessions booking up, so please contact us today for your spot in one of my classes. Classes are not drop-in, but by appointment, so that I am able to fully know my student's needs prior to their attending a yoga class.
Heat to Heal™ is looking forward to presenting workshops with Karen Heaven Claffey, Certified Anusara Instructor, E-RYT, and CYT; Dr. John Yim, N.D.; Arlene Martin-Kerr, CYT, RYT500; and, Clive Scarff, Golf Professional. In partnership with Blackstone Saunas, Heat to Heal™ is also bringing in several other outstanding yoga teachers and therapists to serve you as well. Personally, I am eager to share my experiences and therapy with others.
Please feel free to browse our other pages for schedules, fees, upcoming events and more. The weather is turning today – it’s a good time to try out that infrared sauna after a restorative yoga practice. Heat to Heal™ is here to help you heal through the soft gentle heat of infrared, movement of your body through yoga, gentle guided meditation, and other healing therapies to connect your mind, body, and spirit. KMB
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
21 Days of Yoga Therapy at Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary
Hello Heat to Heal™ followers!
I am gearing up to running a special "21 Days of Yoga Therapy Series" at the Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary starting 29 August and running through the third week of September. My goal is to offer at least one session every day during the 21 day period. Special discounts on all Heat to Heal™ fees for Yoga Therapy, Yoga Classes, Reiki Treatments, and Half Moon Yoga Products apply during this time as a special kick off to the Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary.
Please contact me via email to set up an appointment (heattoheal@gmail.com). All therapy appointments are 30-60 minutes in length depending on your particular scheduling needs. I look forward to meeting you & sharing our wonderful Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary with you.
Just for today:
I will be grateful
I will not worry
I will not anger
I will do my work honestly
I will show love and respect for all.
Just for today - just this; is enough.
KMB
I am gearing up to running a special "21 Days of Yoga Therapy Series" at the Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary starting 29 August and running through the third week of September. My goal is to offer at least one session every day during the 21 day period. Special discounts on all Heat to Heal™ fees for Yoga Therapy, Yoga Classes, Reiki Treatments, and Half Moon Yoga Products apply during this time as a special kick off to the Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary.
Please contact me via email to set up an appointment (heattoheal@gmail.com). All therapy appointments are 30-60 minutes in length depending on your particular scheduling needs. I look forward to meeting you & sharing our wonderful Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary with you.
Just for today:
I will be grateful
I will not worry
I will not anger
I will do my work honestly
I will show love and respect for all.
Just for today - just this; is enough.
KMB
Monday, July 25, 2011
Welcome to Heat to Heal™ Therapy & Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary
Please notice our new design and added pages. Thank you for stopping by today. Great things are in the making & wonderful healing headed your way. Please see our new pages for updated information on Heat to Heal™ Therapy & Heat to Heal™ Sanctuary. KMB
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Chronic Pain Resonance
Saturday - Day 3 of Yoga Therapy Teacher Training
It was a good day. Again. I had a good sleep last night - I slept from about 12 until 6. Pretty crazy for me, and I had a good day. I woke up with the alarm. That was strange. I think I was really tired and wanted to stay sleeping, so morning meditation and restorative then calm practice with Neil was just right. I appreciate that style at this training. Then the entire day was spent talking about Chronic Pain. I think I was more present today than I've been in anything for a long long time. I didn't think about later in the day, last night, or tomorrow. I was in every moment and it was awesome. I think the parts I liked the most was learning about the nervous system and response to pain. Neil told stories of his clients over the years and various topics, but I think everything resounded with me especially because Chronic Pain has been my constant companion for so many years. Even just typing this has made me tired and ready to just stop for the day - which I think I will. Thanks being on the page today - tomorrow is more chronic pain and applications of yoga therapy Chao. KMB
PS I'm on my way to a hand stand!!
It was a good day. Again. I had a good sleep last night - I slept from about 12 until 6. Pretty crazy for me, and I had a good day. I woke up with the alarm. That was strange. I think I was really tired and wanted to stay sleeping, so morning meditation and restorative then calm practice with Neil was just right. I appreciate that style at this training. Then the entire day was spent talking about Chronic Pain. I think I was more present today than I've been in anything for a long long time. I didn't think about later in the day, last night, or tomorrow. I was in every moment and it was awesome. I think the parts I liked the most was learning about the nervous system and response to pain. Neil told stories of his clients over the years and various topics, but I think everything resounded with me especially because Chronic Pain has been my constant companion for so many years. Even just typing this has made me tired and ready to just stop for the day - which I think I will. Thanks being on the page today - tomorrow is more chronic pain and applications of yoga therapy Chao. KMB
PS I'm on my way to a hand stand!!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Yoga Therapist Training - Making the Right Decision
Hello Heat to Heal Followers and Friends:
Today was my first day of Yoga Therapist Training with Karen Claffey in Hamilton-Stoney Creek, Ontario. Have you ever had an experience where you know right away that you've totally made the right decision? Serendipity? Guidance from a greater source? Following the promptings and not being afraid to follow through with that guidance?
I've known for quite some time that I wanted to practice Infrared & Yoga Therapy. My 200 hour yoga teacher training took place in Mexico with Caroline Klebl from Source of Yoga. While I would never wish to change that experience, it was interesting to say the least. The entire month felt like I was on Survivor - but with an amazing group of people. I certainly learned the Ashtanga Primary Series as well as a good foundation in Ayurveda & Sanskrit; however, there was always just a little bit of something I felt I didn't learn. I realized upon returning home that I needed more, and while I thought I'd return to Caroline for my 500 hour training, I knew I needed something more in-depth with Yoga Therapy. I'd even drafted an email to Caroline outlining my future plans, but never sent it. One day while flipping through Yoga International Magazine, I found an add for Yoga Therapist Training & the website was a dot.ca site - Canada? I couldn't believe what I was seeing, so I went to the site and found the most amazing program offered by Karen Heaven Claffey in Hamilton-Stoney Creek, Ontario. Not only was the training a 300 hour Yoga Therapist training and qualified for the 500 Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training program, it was offered in three modules instead of a total 30 day immersion program. AND it was in Canada AND it fit my time frame and my budget. I sent an inquiry email to Karen outlining my history and what I was looking for and she phoned me the very next morning. After an hour long phone call and and explanation that I could apply for the March, April, and complete in July module, I sent in my application and was accepted.
I am now here in Karen's lovely acreage in Ontario. My first trip to Ontario - yes, it's cold, but it's home. It's in Canada! I didn't have to go through customs, I didn't have to change languages, I have hot running water, lovely food, and 12 other wonderful companions in the program. Neil Pearson, a physiotherapist and amazing yoga teacher taught the first 8 hours of anatomy today. It was a wonderful walk back into something I know so much about - a great review and update on current research studies and applications in yoga therapy. Neil is a great teacher - if he doesn't know something, he says so, and what he does know is extensive and current. It was absolutely lovely. Karen started the day with meditation and restorative yoga - perfect after the plane flight and time change, then Neil led us in a Hatha Yoga practice. Very different from the Ashtanga Primary Series that I'm used to, but quite welcome with the bit of jet lag that I had. The studio is warm - lovely - heated floors, clean, nice size, everyone fits with lots of room. My breakfast and lunch are cooked by Karen's mum & the rest of the girls get together and have a communal dinner at night where we cook and eat together. We share chores and laughs. I know it's only the first day into the first 9 day module, but I know I've totally made the right decision on this one. Not only for my own yoga teaching, but in teaching me how to be a therapist - how to make the right decisions for others, how to safely guide them into what can help them in their own lives.
I know that I've come to this path because of my own personal experiences of healing from chronic illness and injuries. It is only logical that I pass this on to others. I get to - haha - get to write a research paper for the course. Take an exam, give a presentation, and spend more time with these wonderful people. Yes, I made the right decision. I'm very excited to be on this path and following this journey. Thanks for being on the page with me today. I'm sure each day will present me with more to write about - but for now, this is what it is. I've made the right decision. What a peaceful feeling. KMB
Today was my first day of Yoga Therapist Training with Karen Claffey in Hamilton-Stoney Creek, Ontario. Have you ever had an experience where you know right away that you've totally made the right decision? Serendipity? Guidance from a greater source? Following the promptings and not being afraid to follow through with that guidance?
I've known for quite some time that I wanted to practice Infrared & Yoga Therapy. My 200 hour yoga teacher training took place in Mexico with Caroline Klebl from Source of Yoga. While I would never wish to change that experience, it was interesting to say the least. The entire month felt like I was on Survivor - but with an amazing group of people. I certainly learned the Ashtanga Primary Series as well as a good foundation in Ayurveda & Sanskrit; however, there was always just a little bit of something I felt I didn't learn. I realized upon returning home that I needed more, and while I thought I'd return to Caroline for my 500 hour training, I knew I needed something more in-depth with Yoga Therapy. I'd even drafted an email to Caroline outlining my future plans, but never sent it. One day while flipping through Yoga International Magazine, I found an add for Yoga Therapist Training & the website was a dot.ca site - Canada? I couldn't believe what I was seeing, so I went to the site and found the most amazing program offered by Karen Heaven Claffey in Hamilton-Stoney Creek, Ontario. Not only was the training a 300 hour Yoga Therapist training and qualified for the 500 Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training program, it was offered in three modules instead of a total 30 day immersion program. AND it was in Canada AND it fit my time frame and my budget. I sent an inquiry email to Karen outlining my history and what I was looking for and she phoned me the very next morning. After an hour long phone call and and explanation that I could apply for the March, April, and complete in July module, I sent in my application and was accepted.
I am now here in Karen's lovely acreage in Ontario. My first trip to Ontario - yes, it's cold, but it's home. It's in Canada! I didn't have to go through customs, I didn't have to change languages, I have hot running water, lovely food, and 12 other wonderful companions in the program. Neil Pearson, a physiotherapist and amazing yoga teacher taught the first 8 hours of anatomy today. It was a wonderful walk back into something I know so much about - a great review and update on current research studies and applications in yoga therapy. Neil is a great teacher - if he doesn't know something, he says so, and what he does know is extensive and current. It was absolutely lovely. Karen started the day with meditation and restorative yoga - perfect after the plane flight and time change, then Neil led us in a Hatha Yoga practice. Very different from the Ashtanga Primary Series that I'm used to, but quite welcome with the bit of jet lag that I had. The studio is warm - lovely - heated floors, clean, nice size, everyone fits with lots of room. My breakfast and lunch are cooked by Karen's mum & the rest of the girls get together and have a communal dinner at night where we cook and eat together. We share chores and laughs. I know it's only the first day into the first 9 day module, but I know I've totally made the right decision on this one. Not only for my own yoga teaching, but in teaching me how to be a therapist - how to make the right decisions for others, how to safely guide them into what can help them in their own lives.
I know that I've come to this path because of my own personal experiences of healing from chronic illness and injuries. It is only logical that I pass this on to others. I get to - haha - get to write a research paper for the course. Take an exam, give a presentation, and spend more time with these wonderful people. Yes, I made the right decision. I'm very excited to be on this path and following this journey. Thanks for being on the page with me today. I'm sure each day will present me with more to write about - but for now, this is what it is. I've made the right decision. What a peaceful feeling. KMB
Friday, February 11, 2011
Heat to Heal: Infrared & Yoga Therapy
Heat to Heal: Infrared & Yoga Therapy is officially open under the Blackstone Health & Motion, Inc. banner linked to all the Blackstone Saunas Stores. Heat to Heal is a registered BC & Canadian Business and also registered with the Canadian Yoga Alliance. Blackstone Saunas is proudly hosting Heat to Heal in both store locations and soon launching a page on Blackstone Saunas websites (www.blackstonesaunas.com & www.customsaunas.ca). We are offering infrared and yoga therapy to clients on a private, semi-private, and small group basis. We also offer an in-home private/semi-private option for customers who have purchased infrared saunas on Vancouver Island or the Greater Vancouver area. Our Qualicum location is equipped with infrared heat in the studio space as well as offering private infrared sauna sessions. Our new Blackstone Saunas Vancouver will soon offer private infrared & yoga therapy in a private setting in our new location in Coquitlam. All sessions are by appointment only and last from 30-90 minutes depending on your choice of session. Our price list & appointment times will be on our website in mid-March.
What can infrared & yoga therapy do for you? Great question!
Here's just a short listing:
Manage your Chronic Pain
Healing from Cancer, Grief, Chronic Illness
Easing your Arthritis, CFS/FMS
Managing your Weight Gain/loss
Stress Reduction
Dealing with your Addictions
Healing from your injuries
Clearing your Skin conditions
Relieving your Back Pain
and more.
Heating & Healing through infrared & yoga therapy comes from my personal background of managing chronic illness & healing from injuries. Coupled with a strong science background & academic research, I understand what it's like to struggle with your health and look for positive changes in your life. If you are interested in booking an appointment or having more information regarding infrared & yoga therapy, please contact me through Blackstone Saunas at blackstonesaunas@shaw.ca or send a reply to this blog and I will get back to you. Please write: infrared & yoga therapy or Heat to Heal in your subject line. let me help you start your journey on healing with infrared & yoga therapy. KMB
What can infrared & yoga therapy do for you? Great question!
Here's just a short listing:
Manage your Chronic Pain
Healing from Cancer, Grief, Chronic Illness
Easing your Arthritis, CFS/FMS
Managing your Weight Gain/loss
Stress Reduction
Dealing with your Addictions
Healing from your injuries
Clearing your Skin conditions
Relieving your Back Pain
and more.
Heating & Healing through infrared & yoga therapy comes from my personal background of managing chronic illness & healing from injuries. Coupled with a strong science background & academic research, I understand what it's like to struggle with your health and look for positive changes in your life. If you are interested in booking an appointment or having more information regarding infrared & yoga therapy, please contact me through Blackstone Saunas at blackstonesaunas@shaw.ca or send a reply to this blog and I will get back to you. Please write: infrared & yoga therapy or Heat to Heal in your subject line. let me help you start your journey on healing with infrared & yoga therapy. KMB
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