“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.” ~Lucille Ball

This Valentine’s Day remember the most important person in your life—you.  When we first give ourselves the love that we need, it flows to everyone around us.  It can make us more relaxed, productive, confident, and energetic.  It can give us sense of peace and direction.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to start incorporating doing something special every day just for you!  Get yourself a treat or do something that makes you smile.  It doesn’t have to be expensive; just something that makes you feel special such as:

Buying a small pendant/charm that has meaning to you
Getting a soothing massage for your body and mind
Taking a relaxing bubble bath
Going for a nice, long, enjoyable walk
Hanging a positive message on your mirror
Starting a routine of journaling your thoughts every day
Taking a yoga class
Volunteering to help others
Getting a manicure
Starting a project that you’ve wanted to
Meditating
Getting yourself a bouquet of tulips
Signing up for a class that you’re interested in
Reading a positive book
Letting go of a negative thought pattern
Talking to a friend & catch up
Making yourself a vibrantly colorful salad

Whatever it is, do something that you enjoy!  Our lives can become so busy with work and activities that we forget to take time to simply ‘be’ and that’s usually when we need it the very most.

There are so many emotional and physical benefits of taking care of yourself.  Our self-esteem improves allowing us to feel more in control of our lives, we’re able to respond more positively to situations that arise, our stress levels decrease which helps our bodies, and our relationships are enhanced with others.

When we feel happy and positive, we attract more of it!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

Our staff at CNY Healing Arts Centers would love to assist you with some of the things on this list above. Please call us or just stop in and give us the opportunity to help you. It would be our pleasure!

Syracuse:
191 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755

Albany:
38A Old Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5750

Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2

CLASS PASS PACKAGES (save $$)
Class Passes:
5 for $65, 8 for $88, 10 for $100, 8 week unlimited fitness and yoga class pass $150 (new offer!)

PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS:
Now offering one on one personal training with Certified personal trainer and yoga teacher, Trish Gallen.

$99 – 5 private 1 hour sessions

$70 – 5 private 1/2 hour sessions

Offer good from 2/15 – 4/1 sessions must be redeemed within this time frame.

Come get your ZUMBA on with us this Friday, 6-7pm, in the NEW space at 195 Intrepid.

WORKSHOPS COMING UP:

Couples Candlelight Workshop – February 11th, 3:00-4:30pm with Cynthia Broccoli
Held in yoga studio at 191 Intrepid (old space). Candlelight and soft music set an intimate mood for this two-hour Couples Workshop. Throughout the class, couples assist their partners with stretching and standing poses, and take turns giving and receiving massage. Join Cynthia Powers-Broccoli for this workshop, it can be a great date night and fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! *Space is limited. You must pre-register to attend by calling CNY Healing Arts Center at 315.671.5755. Cost to attend $15.00 per person

Hot House Yoga Friday – February 17th 6:00-8:00pm, $15 Fee
191 Intrepid Lane (old space)

Yoga & Wine Night – Sunday, February 19th, 5:15-8:30pm
195 Intrepid Lane (new space)
Yoga instructor, Trish Gallen and local wine expert, Kirk Gibson of the Brewster Inn, are teaming up to give you an evening of a juicy yoga practice followed by a yummy wine, chocolate and cheese tasting. Trish will lead a heart opening vinyasa class from 5:15-6:30pm in the new yoga space. When the yoga practice is over, she’ll lead you upstairs where you’ll be greeted by local wine expert Kirk Gibson. He’ll educate you about some tasty wines and have some sweet and savory bites for you to try. $50 for both yoga and wine ($90 for couples), $15 for yoga practice only, $35 for wine and cheese only. Please call 315.671.5755 to register and ensure your spot.

Picture this: You finally find the time to use the CNY Healing Arts Wellness Center & Spa gift card that you received as a birthday present. As the end of your work day approaches, your mind becomes more aware of your body. The tension in your neck and shoulders from craning over your keyboard all day becomes more apparent as the clock ticks toward closing time. Before long, you are scooting out to your car, crawling through the rush hour traffic, and arrive at CNY Healing Arts. Your nose wrinkles as you half-jog to the entrance through the chilly winter air. As you push through the thick mahogany door, your body is enveloped in warmth. A welcoming, friendly face greets you with a smile and kindly asks to hang your coat for you.

As the receptionist leads you to the lobby, you pass through the Fertile Grounds Café, where CNY’s very own barista offers to take your drink order. You choose a Café Latte made with Gimme! Coffee Espresso, Ithaca’s finest, repeatedly voted top espresso bar by the New York Times. You enter the spa lobby and sink into the plush leather couch, letting every muscle in your body fully release for the first time in what seems like an eternity. You slowly sip your drink, allowing it warm you from the inside out. The glow from the fireside dances across your cheeks, and you begin to remember what it truly means to feel at home.

Dr. Robert Kiltz, Owner and Founder of CNY Healing Arts and CNY Fertility Center, believes that first impressions are lasting impressions. From the wellness center’s enticing aesthetic atmosphere to the 5-star customer care that our staff strives to provide our clients with each and every day, just sitting in the lobby is a treatment within itself. What’s our secret? Positive energy.

Positive energy is the foundation of all 3 of Dr. Kiltz’s centers, housed in Rochester, Syracuse and Albany. He empowers his staff and clients to think and speak with positive words and to always envision success in any area of life. This energy is contagious and flows throughout the center freely, rejuvenating the spirits of its guests.  This feeling goes far beyond the lobby:  it embodies every practitioner, every treatment and every service that CNY Healing Arts provides. When you finally find some much-deserved time to pamper yourself, CNY Healing Arts offers a plethora of services to help you reach your goals.

Massage

Let’s start with massage therapy. We know that our clients have a wide range of needs that cannot be confined to one type of massage. So, we chose to name our service “Custom Massage”, so that we could give our clients carte blanche to tailor their treatment to their needs and to allow our therapists to create this perfect fit with no restrictions. We also provide Maya Abdominal Massage, which is a specialized type of therapy that aids in relieving symptoms related to digestive issues such, uterine alignment, irregular menstruation, fertility issues, breeched positioning of baby during pregnancy, frequent urination, migraines and much more.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine that serves to balance the energy and blood flow in your body. Tiny, hair-thin needles are used on specific points on your body, depending on the symptoms you choose to treat. The most common misconception is that this treatment inflicts pain! Our Licensed acupuncturists are very gentle and experienced. Our treatments are performed with precision and grace, ensuring that you are as comfortable as humanly possible while receiving your acupuncture treatment, allowing us to maximize the benefits that you receive from your treatment. Acupuncture treats countless symptoms, a few being pain relief, fertility issues, facial rejuvenation, nausea associated with pregnancy, addiction (including smoking cessation), and more!

Esthetics

CNY Healing Arts in Rochester partnered with Aveda to provide natural, environmentally-friendly skincare treatments for our clients. Whether you’re looking to perfect your skin with a facial or get your makeup done for an event or wedding, we have anything and everything you need at your disposal! CNY Estheticians perform Aveda facials, skin resurfacing treatments such as plant peels or gomage treatments, body wraps & scrubs, Aveda makeup applications and even makeup lessons! In addition, CNY offers waxing & nail services. We recently added Harmony Gelish® gel manicures and pedicures to our list of specialties!

Yoga

Balance and stress reduction are two huge benefits of practicing yoga at CNY Healing Arts. Aside from the far-reaching physical benefits of yoga, it also calms & soothes your mind and soul. CNY’s intimate studio houses classes of less than 20 students, promoting more one-on-one time with the instructors and allowing students to tailor the class to their needs for each class. Each CNY instructor is dedicated to improving the practice of their students, guiding them step by step. We have many classes for beginners at CNY, and your first class here is free! Consider this a personal invitation to stop by, take a breath, de-stress and leave class feeling nothing short of carefree.

Dr. Kiltz created CNY Healing Arts Wellness Center & Spa with a purpose: stress reduction for his clients. Every day, we exercise positive energy and healing modalities to leave our clients feeling renewed, refreshed and rejuvenated.

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Saturday, February 11th

9:00-12:00pm

Fee $45/couple

Experience the joy of yoga with your special someone in this Partner Yoga Workshop.

Strengthen your connection while having fun together.

Enjoy a light brunch, reflexology and chair massage after the workshop.

Space is limited. RSVP to CNY Healing Arts Center, Albany: 518-724-5750.

Meditation in the morning helps to ground you, unclutter the mind and helps you to feel more in control of your day.  First, get into position:

*Keeping the back straight, sit comfortably in a relaxed position with legs crossed.
*Keep the head straight, slightly bent forward, keep the teeth slightly apart, the tip of the tongue against the upper pallet.
*Keep eyes half-open staring down past the tip of your nose (or close the eyes).
*Relax your shoulders and place your hands on your knees, palms facing up or hands in prayer position close to your heart/chest.
*Take slow breaths in through the nose and out.
*Visualize a scene in your mind that you find calming (maybe it’s feeling the warm sand under your body, listening to the sound of the birds, feeling the warm breeze on your skin, and the smell of the ocean air).  Feel that serenity as you continue to breathe slowly for several minutes.

Next, add some simple yoga moves.  You will be stretching your muscles, awakening your body, improving circulation.  Here are some great poses to do in the morning:

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose)

Cat-Cow Stretch

Combine meditation with the physical benefits of practicing yoga in the morning and you’re ready to rock your day!

May the Long Time Sun Shine Upon You,
All Love Surround You,
And the Pure Light Within You,
Guide Your Way On
~ Snatam Kaur

The following are just some general characteristics which each of the doshas may possess:

Vata: Small frame, anxious and creative personality types, dry skin/hair, enjoys sour/salty foods

Pitta: Medium frame, driven personality types, oily hair/skin, enjoy sweet/bitter foods

Kapha: Large frame, relaxed personality types, smooth skin, enjoys sweet/pungent foods

Doshas can fluctuate for many reasons such as stress, age, and diet.  One must determine their imbalances as they can result in different effects on the body.  For example, an excess or imbalance of each dosha can be seen in the following ways:

Excess Vata can cause disturbances with the large intestine, nervous system, immune system, and joints.

Excess Pitta can results in problems with the small intestines, liver, spleen, thyroid, blood, skin, and eyes.

Excess Kapha can result in issues with the stomach, lungs, mucous/water retention, and weight gain.

These balances can be corrected by the foods that we eat, yoga, massage, meditation, facials, detox, herbs, or other methods.  Generally, “the opposite” balances.  For example, the Vata can benefit from grounding and calming treatments, warm, sweet foods such as casseroles, stews, and soups, and their yoga should create warmth and serenity.  The Pitta can benefit from invigorating and energizing treatments, non-spicy foods and plenty of vegetables, and a yoga that encourages compassion and a relaxed effort.  The Kapha benefits from soothing treatments, invigorating the mind with light, spicy foods, and their exercise should be stimulating and vigorous.

Our practitioners at CNY Healing Arts would love the opportunity to assist you with creating balance in your life and within yourself. Please call us or visit us soon.

Syracuse:
191 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755

Albany:
38A Old Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5750

Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2

The Art of Living with Intent Retreat: Expansion & Love

Kirtan Event
Sunday, February 5th, 6-8pm—$10 cash donation (suggested)
All that attend the Retreat are welcome to stay and join in this very spiritual and wonderful event. Open to the public, Retreat attendance not required. Please RSVP.

Yoga Nidra Workshop: Deep Relaxation & Guided Meditation
Saturday, February 18th 2:00-3:00pm—Fee $15
Through the use of guided imagery, breath awareness and body scanning, this extended guided relaxation will help alleviate not only muscular tensions, but also mental and emotional stress. We will access inner healing and harmony available to us all. We will travel inward to a place of self-embrace and connection to your whole being. Relax into openness, freedom and bliss. Nothing is required but to lie or sit down and listen. Yoga Nidra is foolproof! You cannot do it wrong.

Yoga & Wine Night
Sunday, February 19th 5:15-8:30pm
Yoga instructor, Trish Gallen. and local wine expert, Kirk Gibson of the Brewster Inn, are teaming up to give you an evening of a juicy yoga practice followed by a yummy wine, chocolate and cheese tasting. Trish will lead a heart opening vinyasa class from 5:15-6:30pm in the new yoga space. When the yoga practice is over, she’ll lead you upstairs where you’ll be greeted by local wine expert Kirk Gibson. He’ll educate you about some tasty wines and have some sweet and savory bites for you to try. $50 for both yoga and wine-($90 for couples), $15 for yoga practice only, $35 for Wine and cheese only. Please call and register to ensure your spot.

Natural Comfort Measured in Labor!
Saturday, February 25th 1-2:30pm—Fee is $15
Serving women in the Syracuse area since 1994, Doulas of CNY will be sharing how they support Mothers in Natural Birthing comfort. Join us to learn and experience these natural comfort ideas from experts in the field! Pre-register to ensure your spot, we have limited space. RSVP to us at 315.671.5755.

Restorative Yoga Class
Sunday’s 12:00-1:00pm—Fee is $15
Join us for this supported, conscious body/mind relaxation practice. Restorative poses offer benefits to both the body and mind, for conditions ranging from insomnia to asthma and chronic pain to depression. RSVP to reserve your spot.

Beginners Yoga Workshop Series
This was so popular in January that we are bringing it back in February – full details in our yoga brochure. Starts Feb, 12th, $80 for 4 week session, or $110 for 4 week session and unlimited yoga for the month.

Hot House Yoga with Trish Gallen
Fridays, February 3rd & 17th, 6:00-8:00pm—Fee is $15
This is our most popular class so be sure to RSVP!

Asana Clinic Series
Looking to deepen your practice?? Look no further. Join us for a four class asana clinic during the month of February. We’ll dissect various postures and flows and work on proper alignment. Great for all levels of practice and EXCELLENT for those who have already completed the beginners yoga workshop. Starts Feb. 4th, full details in our yoga brochure, $80 for 4 week session, or $110 for 4 week session and unlimited yoga classes for the month of February.

SAVE THE DATE:

Girl’s Night Out
March 7th 5:30-8:30pm - Fee is $40 *note price and time change
Join us in our newly expanded CNY Healing Arts Center for an evening to get together with your girlfriends and just have some fun. Enjoy a sampling of the following: Chair massage, Mini Facials, Acupuncture, Yoga and Zumba demo class and more. Light refreshments will be served as well. Space is limited so please *Please RSVP.

195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 315.671.5755
www.cnyhealingarts.com

Meditation & Movement Workshop

Synchronicity Partner Yoga
Sunday, February 12th 11:30am – 1:00pm
Come and join CNY Healing Arts Yoga Teacher Abby MacRae for a playful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day – and each other! Couples and “just friends” are welcome! Fee is $30 per couple. Space is limited. RSVP required at 585-244-1280 ext. 2

Yoga for the Heart
Tuesday, February 21st 5:00 – 6:15pm
Join Christa Tyson in this class in which we will explore yoga asana, pranayama, mudra and more, to help open our heart chakra, bringing more room for love, compassion and joy to our lives! Fee is $15 per student. RSVP Required at 585-244-1280 ext. 2.

Healing Therapies Workshop
Saturday, February 25th 12:00 – 2:00pm
Join Laura Fritz, licensed Occupational Therapist. Tap into your personal healing power and discover your ability to create internal balance. In this workshop, she will provide a brief overview of CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and Zero Balancing. You will learn how the combination of these therapies can help heal physical and emotional pain, as well as promote spiritual growth. Our goal is to alleviate stress, free internal restrictions and blockages, and eliminate pain in the pelvic bowl, often caused by trauma or scar tissue. This class welcomes beginners and those searching for a holistic approach to mind and bodily health. No Fee to Attend. Please RSVP at 585-244-1280 ext. 2

Labor Positions & Comfort Measures
Sunday, February 26th 2:30-5:30pm
With Christa Tyson, Prenatal RYT and Birth Doula: This class teaches positioning options and natural pain management techniques for labor and child birth, as well as what to expect at the hospital, breastfeeding basics and more. You and your partner can take this workshop at any time during your pregnancy. It is recommended that you take the workshop early enough to practice the techniques learned in class. We will be practicing many of the positioning options during the workshop so wear comfortable clothing! You will receive handouts on everything you learn. Fee is $80 per couple. RSVP by Friday, Feb 24th. 585-244-1280 ext. 2.

Important note: All services and classes are slated to move over to the new CNY Healing Arts space on Monday, January 30th.

Quote of the week by Thich Nhat Hanh:
Breathing in, I know I’m breathing in.
Breathing out, I know
As the in-breath grows deep,
The out-breath grows slow.
Breathing in makes me calm.
Breathing out makes me ease.
With the in-breath, I smile.
With the out-breath, I release.
Breathing in, there is only the present moment.
Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment.

Yoga Schedule:

Mondays:
11:00-12:00pm Cardio Sculpt with Trish Gallen
4:15-5:30pm Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga with Amy Van Kirk
5:45-7:00pm Gentle Yoga (open level) with Lisa Miles
7:15-8:30pm Prenatal Yoga with Trish Gallen

Tuesdays:
9:30-10:45am Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga with Trish Gallen
4:15-5:30pm Yoga Sculpt with Trish Gallen
5:45-7:00pm Yoga for Fertility with Cynthia Powers-Broccoli
7:15-8:30pm Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga with Michele Westphal

Thursdays:
9:30-10:45am Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga with Trish Gallen
4:00-5:15pm Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga with Erin O’Toole
5:30-6:45pm Gentle Yoga with Erin O’Toole
7:00-8:15pm Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga with Trish Gallen

Fridays:
6:00-8:00pm Hot House Yoga (Feb. 3rd & Feb. 17th)
6:00-7:00pm Zumba (Feb. 10th & 24th)

Saturdays:
8:30-9:45am Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga with Trish Gallen
10:30-11:45am Gentle Yoga (open level) with Lisa Miles/Amy Van Kirk
12:00-1:00pm Zumba

Sundays:
8:30-10am Cardio Sculpt with Trish Gallen
10:30-11:45am Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga with Cynthia Powers-Broccoli
12:00-1:00pm Restorative Yoga & Meditation Class with Michele Westphal

Upcoming Events:

Art of Living with Intent

Day Retreat Feb. 5th, 1-6pm – Join Dr. Rob, Sheila Applegate and Teresa Huggins to learn how to focus on love, expansion and cultivating a life of being open to possibilities. All attendees will receive a copy of Dr. Rob’s new book, Art of Living with Intent. Retreat includes a delicious warm dinner and time for sharing and building community. Held in our new yoga studio. Fee is $40, which includes the dinner and a copy of Dr. Rob’s new book! *Pre-register at 315.671.5755!

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Kirtan with The Now at CNY Healing Arts

If you missed our first Kirtan event ever in January, then no worries…. Come to the next one on Feb. 5th! Held in the yoga studio in the new space from 6-8pm. $10 cash donation suggested. Please call to register at 315.671.5755.

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Get your Yoga on!

Back by popular demand… Beginners Yoga Workshop Series, taught by Trish Gallen, will take place for 4 Sundays in a row beginning February 12th, 2012, from 1:00-3:00pm. Cost is $80 and if you wish to also enjoy unlimited yoga classes during the month pay $110 instead. Call today 315.671.5755 to enjoy this great deal, spaces will fill up fast! Additionally, we have the next step in your yogic learning… Asana Clinic Series begins February 4th, same price as the Beginners Workshop – Looking to deepen your practice?? Look no further. Join us for a four class asana clinic during the month of February. We’ll dissect various postures and flows and work on proper alignment. We’ll chat about the benefits of each posture and ways to modify it to make it easier or more challenging.