by Daniel Burkholder, MA, GCFP As I noted in my last post, The Spa Room will be taking a series of steps this year to make our business greener and environmentally sustainable. As we launch into the new year we have already taken a couple of steps: 1. All the light bulbs that can […]
Warming Butternut Squash Soup
by Stephanie Nale, LMT One of my favorite things about winter is that it is the perfect season for soup. In all honesty, I could go for soup pretty much any time of the year, but the cold air and bare scenery of winter always seem to ramp up my cravings for it. And really, […]
Recipe: Curried Yams & Raisins
by Jessica LaGarde, LMT Its about this time in the season when my body is conditioned to want sweets all the time, and I start to really feel the effects of holiday overindulgence. I’ve found that swapping out starchy carbs and sugar for more naturally sweet foods eases the transition into healthier eating. Here is […]
Ayurveda for Winter
by Stephanie Roche, LMT As we enter winter, there are many changes taking place – seasons are shifting, energy is transitioning, and this year, according to ancient Mayan culture, we are ending one historic cycle and beginning another. It is most certainly a time of change, as well as an important time to check in […]
Knitters for Newtown
by Jessica LaGarde, LMT I wanted to take a moment to spread the word about a program that my friend Sharon, of Three Irish Girls, has started called Knitters for Newtown. Touched by the elementary school tragedy in Newtown, CT, Three Irish Girls plans to do two things: knit 26 blankets for the families of […]
Holiday Gift Certificate Update
Finishing up your holiday shopping? Here are a few details you should know about shopping for gift certificates at The Spa Room: Gift certificates are available for purchase online 24/7, and are emailed or available to print immediately. They are available in any dollar amount, or for any service. Gift certificates are available for purchase […]
Greening the Spa Room
by Daniel Burkholder, MA, GCFP As is often the case this time of year for many of us, The Spa Room is going to be making some changes as we enter the new year – specifically, changes in how we continue to grow towards being ever more environmentally sustainable and responsible. We already use many […]
Satisfy that Sweet Tooth.. with Veggies!
by Stephanie Nale, LMT I don’t know about you, but I sure do love my sweets. It seems to be very rare to find someone who doesn’t crave them in some capacity, especially now during the holiday season. All those delicious sweets are filled with delicious sugar, and sugar has the ability to make us […]
ATM: Feldenkrais for Balance Part 1
In this video, Feldenkrais teacher Tyler Bishton presents a 5-minute ATM that focuses on increasing balance through side bending in a chair. If you are unfamiliar with The Feldenkrais Method, please take a look at our general guidelines for ATM videos. That will help you get the most out of your lesson! Here are some […]
General Guidelines for ATM Videos
by Tyler Bishton, GCFP, LMT Do what you can, and then do a little less. These are experiences for your brain, not exercises for your muscles. In short, if your muscles are burning, you aren’t learning. Slower is better. It gives you more opportunity to notice fine distinctions. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to […]