Safronya retreat

Newsletter

Summer 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

UPCOMING EVENTS  
SAFRONYA MONTHLY SPECIALS

SAFRONYA SANGHA SILENT MEDITATION
Every Tuesday evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Beginning August 7, 2007
Location: Safronya Retreat, 523 D Street, San Rafael CA 94901

Come become part of the Safronya community by joining our sangha group ( sangha means community in Sanskrit) every Tuesday evening beginning in August. Here you will sit in silence and discover the true nature of yourself. Sessions begin with a brief introduction to simple techniques to meditation and breathing to reduce stress and increase overall vitality in your life. Free to all.

For more information or to book your place, please contact at 415-259-0433 or email to mail.retreat@safronya.com

AWAKENING HEALTH WITH AYURVEDA
A Journey into wholeness-A monthly event on Everyday Ayurveda
Presented by Pratichi Mathur
August 22, 2007
Location: Safronya Retreat, 523 D Street, San Rafael CA 94901

The invitation is to Awaken to your natural state of health and wellbeing. Let go of the battle and of the chase and struggle for simple health. DonÅft let physical disease, emotional pain, money fears, relationship sorrow and spiritual estrangement haunt you.

Ayurveda offers timeless natural principles, customized life solutions that honor each individual and unique body, mind and soul in one vessel, personalized health enhancing techniques, new healthier lifestyle rhythms, and methods to maintain wellbeing in spite of disease or life challenges.

For more information or to book your place, please contact at 415-259-0433 or email to mail.retreat@safronya.com

 

Summer Facial Special

Treat your skin well this summer with our hydrating anti-aging or sun relief facial and receive a complimentary 15 min head massage before your treatment or book a facial with a massage and get 20% off your facial! Valid through August 31, 2007
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Safronya Detox Wrap (New!)

Introductory Offer valid through July 31st, 2007 - 90 minutes for $125 or 25% off any body massage booked together!
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Glowing Goddess Scrub (Udvartana)

Get ready for summer feeling your best inside and out with an ancient therapy designed to eliminate toxins that have accumulated in the body over the years. You’ll begin with a soothing, therapeutic oil massage followed by a gently stimulating scrub of herbal powders, all prepared with natural plant-based ingredients. This unique blend of herbs has a deeply nourishing effect that is also rejuvenating to every cell. Finish off this transcendental treatment with a summer bloom steam to further detoxify the body and end with a soothing aloe massage.
2 hours - $205
For best results book a series of 6 treatments and get one treatment off! ($205 value)
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Safronya™ Detox Days

Need an overhaul? Then inquire about our 1- to 7-day comprehensive detoxification programs. Clean your liver, colon and all other vital organs that are essential to living a long and balanced life. Rates are customizable according to your needs
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Safronya™ Signature Detox Facial

Herbal powders combining plants, grains, and pulps are mixed with rosewater and milk according to ancient methods, gently cleansing, exfoliating and nurture your complexion. Enjoy the benefits of an intricate Ayurvedic face massage, which activates deep centers of the brain, energy meridians, marma/reflex points and circulation to totally soothe the body. Precious oils such as saffron and sandalwood are selected to give your face a natural radiance. Our signature facial is tridoshic and yet customizable according to your skin's needs.

For a special, limited time only – luxuriate in our fresh fruit mask filled with all of the delicious seasonal fruits: fresh strawberries, orange and bananas – rich in anti-oxidants and natural vitamins that your skin craves!

60 minutes - $120 or book a massage with this treatment and receive 15% off your package!

SAFRONYA IN THE NEWS

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 Stephanie Lauren Brown

The summer is a time when we often find ourselves packing and re-packing our suitcases for all of those fun outings in the sun. But with excessive travel comes the unbalanced discomforts that may manifest in our bodies in unpleasant conditions such as constipation, headaches, or insomnia. This summer, treat your body like the temple that it is and take a few moments in preventative care to nourish your body inside and out.

After a long day of sightseeing or hiking, give your feet a treat and massage them with a little sunflower or olive oil to promote grounding energy in the body. Follow with a warm footbath and toss in a handful of Epsom salts and a few drops of cooling, grounding essential oil such as Lavender, Jatamansi, or Sandalwood. This ancient ritual has been used for centuries to remove excess heat from the body and promote sound sleep.

Internally, we can avoid constipation while traveling by taking a few capsules of the natural herbal formula, Triphala, after meals to aid in smooth digestion and elimination. Triphala can also be taken before bedtime as a bowel tonic to ensure an easy movement in the morning. And while iced beverages can be refreshing on a hot day, when taken with meals they can actually prevent proper digestion. When dining out, ask for your water without ice, or even sip hot water with lemon to spike your digestive fire. Save those iced drinks for a cooling treat by themselves in the afternoon when outside temperatures peak.

Triphala is available at all major health food stores and also available at Safronya retreat.

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