August 2007

In this issue :
•Note from the Founder
•Monthly Special
•Upcoming Events
•Safronya in the News
•Tip of the Month

Dear Readers

Summer is just around the corner and it is the time of the year where feeling light and energetic carries us through the myriad of activities and events that come with the season.

If your summer calendar is filled with planning out of school activities for your kids, extensive travel for business or vacation, or is just filling up with new appointments (or old ones you could not keep up with!), then feeling great while you are doing all of this does not have to be a struggle.

Treat yourself like you do your car! Isn’t it amazing that as one of the wealthiest nations in the world, we take a lot of pride in caring for our cars; we can’t ignore the oil changes, fluid flushes, tire changes or regular maintenance that our cars need to live long. Yet, when it comes to best performance for our bodies and fuel for our spirit, our investment in this often takes the back seat and we either feel guilty taking time to do this or brush aside the discomfort and stress, convincing ourselves that it will eventually pass.

This summer, we encourage you to nourish your precious body and take the time to flush out the waste and clean out the filter. Our summer detoxification therapies can jump start your vital life force energy needed to live a long and radiant life. Go ahead – the only real luxury you need is simply the time for yourself to balance your spirit!

Wishing all of you a summer filled with playfulness, joy, and abundant vitality!

Namaste
Vijaya Jhothi

Day Spa Magazine- May 2007
Safronya was recently featured in Day Spa magazine for culturally inspired treatments with much wisdom to offer from Eastern traditions.To read more please click here

Fit Yoga Magazine- April 2007
Fit Yoga - national magazine featured Safronya as one of the day spa sanctuaries to look and feel divine all year round. To read more please click here

May 9th, 2007
San Rafael Business Showcase - we would like to acknowledge the immense efforts of the Chamber of San Rafael for making this event very successful and for the support of many who participated in our activities that day. The winner of our raffle draw was announced recently.

May 5th, 2007
Safronya was pleased to be the demo partners for International Yoga Therapy Conference held at Whole Foods, San Rafael on May 5th. We are thankful for the support shown by the community, bringing these ancient sciences to the forefront and for Whole Foods in hosting this wonderful community event.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO WELLNESS : TIP OF THE MONTH by Archana Rao, BAMS

KEEP COOL IN THE HEAT

Extreme heat has a negative effect on the skin. The ideal climate for keeping the skin feeling soft and smooth is one that is mild and wet.

Heat has a drying and ageing effect on all types of skin with the exception of oily skin (kapha skin type). As our skins natural oils begin to dry, the skin becomes more leathery and starts to wrinkle. This leather like texture and the brown pigmentation are actually the skins’ own natural protection against the effect of ultra violet radiation. The solution to this, premature, aging problem is to replace the lost moisture with moisturizing our skin daily. To prevent sunburn, our skin produces ‘Melanin’. There is no doubt that the vitamin ‘D’ produced by the rays of the sun is necessary for healthy bones, but the worst thing we can do for our skin is to expose it to the sun.

The Sun’s reaction on the skin is similar to that of aging. It dehydrates the skin leaving it thick, leather-like, wrinkled, dry and patchy. It is advised to drink two to three glasses of lime water before going out in the sun.

Keeping cool is the first thing on our minds during the summer. This is true particularly if you are of ‘Pitta’ constitution. Splash your face with cold water three to four times per day and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. As soon as you return indoors, cool down your body with a tepid bath and oil yourself to keep the skin feeling supple.

To refresh yourself… Mix one teaspoon of natural yoghurt and a tablespoon of Fullers Earth with a teaspoon of mint. Apply this mixture to the face and leave it on for 15 minutes, then wash off.

Some tips for sun burn relief:

1.Melt 1 cup coconut oil or olive oil and add it to 1⁄4 teaspoon bergamot oil.

2.If skin becomes dark sun burned, apply the below home made mask:

• 2 tbsp Fullers Earth
• 1 tbsp witch hazel
• 1 tsp honey
• 4 ground cloves

3. If sunburned skin is red/sore:

• Make an infusion by boiling lettuce leaves/nettles or chamomile flowers or tea leaves in one cup of hot water and apply on burnt skin.
• Rub slices of cucumber over affected area.
• Sieve a few strawberries and mix with one tbsp buttermilk and apply.
• Apply whey (curd water) on the burnt skin with a piece of dampened cotton wool.
• Yoghurt is good for cooling, softening and refreshing.