If you remember our contest was to write in 500 words or less, why your wife/mom/sister/friend/mother of your children is the best mom and deserves to be pampered with a complimentary one hour massage.
"I know a Mom who has raised 2 wonderful grown sons. Both know how to treat their wife and fiancee with respect and kindness ~ in my mind a Mother's primary reward in how a son turns out!
This Mom is in her senior years and until lately been able to enjoy life with her husband of 56 years. Senior ills and restrictions have been setting in with the sons researching in-home care for their parents.
Just in the past two weeks, the Mom's world fell apart in rapid succession. She got into a car accident meaning that she cannot drive herself anymore. Then her husband appeared to have had a stroke and is now in declining health status suffering from colon cancer that once under control has now spread. The prognosis
is not good.
Mother's day has been a difficult day for this Mom. Some pampering and care is in order and I wish your prize be given to her".
We made sure this Mom received the pampering nurturing massage she needed!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Mother's Day is 3 days away.
How was your week?. We have been very busy filling appointments for Mother's Day this Sunday. I especially love it when husbands and boyfriends call! They really want to pick the best spa service and spoil you! All they need is some advice.
If you are like me and you are busy you may leave gift buying till the last minute. It's not that you don't care you just have lots of distractions. If you are nodding your head then read on. We have some perfect last minute gifts that are thoughtful and will be well received. I guarantee it!
Gift certificates here: https://servethegoddess.boomtime.com/lgift
Before I forget, today is the last day to enter our Mother's Day Contest. If you missed it last week here it is.
Enter your mother, sister, girlfriend or the mother of your children in our Serve the Goddess Mobile Spa Services Mother's Day Contest.
Simply write in 500 words or less why she is the best mom and deserves to be pampered. Email your entry to helen@servethegoddess.com.
She will be treated to one hour relaxing soothing Swedish massage in the comfort of her home (in Los Angeles County) on the morning of Sunday, May 9th!
Also in your entry, please include the following information:
Your mothers, sisters, girlfriends' name or your mother's email address and telephone number, your name, your age, your email address and your telephone number.
Entries must be received via email by midnight May 6th. Email to helen@servethegoddess.com.
Winner will be notified via email and phone on May 7th
If you are like me and you are busy you may leave gift buying till the last minute. It's not that you don't care you just have lots of distractions. If you are nodding your head then read on. We have some perfect last minute gifts that are thoughtful and will be well received. I guarantee it!
Gift certificates here: https://servethegoddess.boomtime.com/lgift
Before I forget, today is the last day to enter our Mother's Day Contest. If you missed it last week here it is.
Enter your mother, sister, girlfriend or the mother of your children in our Serve the Goddess Mobile Spa Services Mother's Day Contest.
Simply write in 500 words or less why she is the best mom and deserves to be pampered. Email your entry to helen@servethegoddess.com.
She will be treated to one hour relaxing soothing Swedish massage in the comfort of her home (in Los Angeles County) on the morning of Sunday, May 9th!
Also in your entry, please include the following information:
Your mothers, sisters, girlfriends' name or your mother's email address and telephone number, your name, your age, your email address and your telephone number.
Entries must be received via email by midnight May 6th. Email to helen@servethegoddess.com.
Winner will be notified via email and phone on May 7th
Friday, April 30, 2010
Mother's Day is May 9th.
It's hard to believe it's Mother's Day on May 9th that's less than two weeks away!
My mom lives miles away in England as some of you know, so I only see her once a year. I cherish the childhood memories of her rubbing my stomach when I was sick, helping me with my homework and being home to greet me with a smile when I returned from school.
Mother's are so special and they deserve to be pampered & treated like a Goddess this Mother's Day.
Check our our special spa packages & instant gift certificates created for Mother's Day.
Our spa parties are a great idea if you prefer to get together with your girlfriends this Mother's Day. Send your husbands out with the kids and enjoy mini spa services such as massage, mini manicures, pedicures and more!
I know you are busy but I invite you to take some ME time so you can keep in balance. As women and caretakers we are typically the last ones to nurture ourselves!
My mom lives miles away in England as some of you know, so I only see her once a year. I cherish the childhood memories of her rubbing my stomach when I was sick, helping me with my homework and being home to greet me with a smile when I returned from school.
Mother's are so special and they deserve to be pampered & treated like a Goddess this Mother's Day.
Check our our special spa packages & instant gift certificates created for Mother's Day.
Our spa parties are a great idea if you prefer to get together with your girlfriends this Mother's Day. Send your husbands out with the kids and enjoy mini spa services such as massage, mini manicures, pedicures and more!
I know you are busy but I invite you to take some ME time so you can keep in balance. As women and caretakers we are typically the last ones to nurture ourselves!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Chocolate makes you feel good.
Valentine's Day is a couple of weeks away and I am dreaming about chocolate. I don't know about you but I love chocolate. It makes me feel passionate and loving.
Chocolate has long been associated with romance and love and the history of chocolate goes way back to the Aztecs. They believed chocolate was a source of spiritual wisdom, incredible energy and elevated sexual power.
Why does chocolate make us feel so good? The reason is because chocolate contains alkaloids the most important of which is theobromine. Theobromine is known to stimulate the kidneys and the central nervous system with similar effects to caffeine.
Another important substance found in chocolate is phenylethylamine, which is part of a group of chemicals known as endorphins, the mood lifting hormones.
Another chemical found in chocolate is seratonin. Seratonin is known for its calming properties.
So now you know why you feel so good when you eat chocolate. It's the presence of these chemicals!
In our next post we'll discuss adding a couples massage for Valentine's Day.
Chocolate has long been associated with romance and love and the history of chocolate goes way back to the Aztecs. They believed chocolate was a source of spiritual wisdom, incredible energy and elevated sexual power.
Why does chocolate make us feel so good? The reason is because chocolate contains alkaloids the most important of which is theobromine. Theobromine is known to stimulate the kidneys and the central nervous system with similar effects to caffeine.
Another important substance found in chocolate is phenylethylamine, which is part of a group of chemicals known as endorphins, the mood lifting hormones.
Another chemical found in chocolate is seratonin. Seratonin is known for its calming properties.
So now you know why you feel so good when you eat chocolate. It's the presence of these chemicals!
In our next post we'll discuss adding a couples massage for Valentine's Day.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
What is Valentine's Day ?
It's Valentine's Day in a few weeks on February 14th and time to get mushy and romantic. Ever wondered how Valentine' Day came about?
Apparently there are a few legends out there. One Roman legend states that Valentine's Day is all Saint Valentine. It's believed that St Valentine was marrying young men and women secretly, despite Emperor Claudius forbidding young men from tying the knot because they were better soldiers than lovers. St Valentine was put to death on February 14th when the Emperor found out.
Another legend suggests that Valentine himself sent the first 'valentine' note to young girl he fell in love with while in prison. The letter spoke of his undying love for the young woman and signed off with 'from your Valentine'.
Some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to mark the anniversary of Valentine's death.
It was around the 17th century that Valentine's Day was celebrated on a mass level, and by the middle of the 18th century small tokens and handwritten gifts were being exchanged between lovers and friends.
It was towards the end of the 18th century that Valentine's Day started to take on a commercial feel, when ready made cards began replacing written letters.
My next post will discuss how couples massage is a great way to celebrate St. Valentine.
Apparently there are a few legends out there. One Roman legend states that Valentine's Day is all Saint Valentine. It's believed that St Valentine was marrying young men and women secretly, despite Emperor Claudius forbidding young men from tying the knot because they were better soldiers than lovers. St Valentine was put to death on February 14th when the Emperor found out.
Another legend suggests that Valentine himself sent the first 'valentine' note to young girl he fell in love with while in prison. The letter spoke of his undying love for the young woman and signed off with 'from your Valentine'.
Some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to mark the anniversary of Valentine's death.
It was around the 17th century that Valentine's Day was celebrated on a mass level, and by the middle of the 18th century small tokens and handwritten gifts were being exchanged between lovers and friends.
It was towards the end of the 18th century that Valentine's Day started to take on a commercial feel, when ready made cards began replacing written letters.
My next post will discuss how couples massage is a great way to celebrate St. Valentine.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Deep breathing for better health.
I touched a little on breathing yesterday but here is some more useful information.
How does deep breathing help you achieve better health? Well first off it can reduce stress. Stressed people have the tendency to take shallow breaths. Next time you find yourself in a stressful situation notice your breathing. You may be in the car stuck in traffic and late for an appointment. Some studies have shown that a fast breathing rate is linked to high blood pressure. To reduce anxiety and relax you do the opposite-breathe slowly. In the same vein of thought it can help to clear and focus your mind. Deep breathing can increase your energy level and helps turn off racing thoughts.
Deep breathing also releases endorphines into the system our bodies’ natural painkillers.
To do deep breathing correctly you want to first breathe in slowly through the nose expanding your stomach and exhale slowly through the nose. Try it sitting or laying down, place one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest. You will feel your stomach expand and then your chest. It takes a bit of practice so don’t worry if you don’t get it first time. Try the exercises for five minutes first and increase to ten minutes. Once you are comfortable use deep breathing in your daily life. You’ll be surprised how effective deep breathing can be and it can be easily used when you are sitting at your desk, in the car or waiting in line at the grocery store.
Let me know how you get on. Happy breathing.
How does deep breathing help you achieve better health? Well first off it can reduce stress. Stressed people have the tendency to take shallow breaths. Next time you find yourself in a stressful situation notice your breathing. You may be in the car stuck in traffic and late for an appointment. Some studies have shown that a fast breathing rate is linked to high blood pressure. To reduce anxiety and relax you do the opposite-breathe slowly. In the same vein of thought it can help to clear and focus your mind. Deep breathing can increase your energy level and helps turn off racing thoughts.
Deep breathing also releases endorphines into the system our bodies’ natural painkillers.
To do deep breathing correctly you want to first breathe in slowly through the nose expanding your stomach and exhale slowly through the nose. Try it sitting or laying down, place one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest. You will feel your stomach expand and then your chest. It takes a bit of practice so don’t worry if you don’t get it first time. Try the exercises for five minutes first and increase to ten minutes. Once you are comfortable use deep breathing in your daily life. You’ll be surprised how effective deep breathing can be and it can be easily used when you are sitting at your desk, in the car or waiting in line at the grocery store.
Let me know how you get on. Happy breathing.
Stretch to prevent injuries.
Do you stretch after your workout or between exercises? If you don't, you might want to reconsider.
Stretching helps prevent injury and if done correctly, increases flexibility. A flexible muscle is less likely to tear. Additionally, increased flexibility of the neck, shoulders, and upper back may improve respiratory function. I often incorporate deep breathing into sessions with my clients to encourage deep relaxation and to "be present." Sometimes I have to switch gears and loosen the muscles first in the upper body, before we can perform deep breathing.
If the muscles in the hips are tight you are more likely to get Sciatica. Sciatica is the inflammation of the sciatic nerve - the longest widest single nerve in the body and if not treated with ice, stretching and massage, can be a chronic condition.
Stretching also is thought to improve recovery and may enhance athletic performance.
Some tips on stretching.
Stretch only when your muscles are warmed up. It is very important to relax during the stretching routine. It should not be rushed. There are two types of stretching. Static which you can do yourself and PNF stretching which is assisted. Static stretching is where you hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds. PNF is specialized and increases flexibility by taking the stretch further.
Ask your massage therapist to include some stretching at the end of your massage. That way you will be relaxed and open. Just remember to breathe.
Stretching helps prevent injury and if done correctly, increases flexibility. A flexible muscle is less likely to tear. Additionally, increased flexibility of the neck, shoulders, and upper back may improve respiratory function. I often incorporate deep breathing into sessions with my clients to encourage deep relaxation and to "be present." Sometimes I have to switch gears and loosen the muscles first in the upper body, before we can perform deep breathing.
If the muscles in the hips are tight you are more likely to get Sciatica. Sciatica is the inflammation of the sciatic nerve - the longest widest single nerve in the body and if not treated with ice, stretching and massage, can be a chronic condition.
Stretching also is thought to improve recovery and may enhance athletic performance.
Some tips on stretching.
Stretch only when your muscles are warmed up. It is very important to relax during the stretching routine. It should not be rushed. There are two types of stretching. Static which you can do yourself and PNF stretching which is assisted. Static stretching is where you hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds. PNF is specialized and increases flexibility by taking the stretch further.
Ask your massage therapist to include some stretching at the end of your massage. That way you will be relaxed and open. Just remember to breathe.
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