Pranayama Breath of Light Class May 26th

Pranayama is the art and science of controlling one’s breath. Through simple breathing techniques we can extend the prana, or life force of nature, through ourselves. Pranayama nourishes the subtle body, opens the channels, and calms the mind and emotions. It can greatly aid meditation and healing work or just get you through the day. Breath work is easy and fun to learn and can be practiced anywhere, anytime. Our class will cover the fundamentals of pranayama theory and include the practice of some basic pranayams that will take minutes to learn and can be used for a lifetime.
Instructor: Jessica O’Malley LAc. Jessica is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with an MSA from Bastyr University. She is also an Ayurvedic wellness counselor and holds a certificate in Ayurvedic medicine from Kerala Ayurveda Academy. She practices traditional constitutional medicine from Asia that includes acupuncture, vibrational modalities, bodywork, nutrition, botanicals, breathing, meditation and exercise. She believes in a simple family-based medical model that is centered on daily practices of healthy living and preventative care. Her classes are fun and informative and designed to help you and your family live better through natural medicine practices that are simple, safe, and effective.
 Thursday, May 26
6:30–8pm
Cost: $35
To register, contact Jessica O’Malley, 360-742-4448, jessicaomalleylac@gmail.com, healingcircleacupuncture.com (for info)
Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Ongoing Classes~ Energy Realignment Class May 17th

A realignment of energy is the ability to clearly claim and identify what makes you come alive and then move yourself into alignment with it. I will lead you through an experience of defining your intention, listing your obstacles, what you’re willing to let go of and what strengths and actions you need to take to realize your intention. We will do exercises designed to specifically address the energy that needs to shift—such as breathing, visualizing, movement, toning, etc. These exercises align all of your energy to your intention. We will end the experience with a guided meditation, with me playing singing bowls. If you would like a deeper sense of self, a deeper sense of peace, more clarity and harmony in your life, this is a fantastic way to get you on your way. You will leave feeling lighter and humming with your heart and the heart of creation.
Instructor: Beth Hyer LMP, Certified Resonance Repatterning Practitioner and Sound Healer. Beth has been a Licensed Massage Practitioner since 2001 and completed her Resonance Repatterning certification in 2013. She continues to deepen her skills and practices within herself so that she can offer sublime healing to others who are making the journey home to their heart.
 Third Tuesday of each month
6:15–7:15pm
Cost: $20
To register, contact Beth Hyer at bdreams@earthlink.net
Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

5 Tips for Choosing a Natrual Sunscreen

5 Tips for Choosing a Natural Sunscreen

 




By Niki Whiting for Radiance Herbs and Massage
Summer is creeping up on us fast — and spring feels quite a bit like summer these days. That means it’s time to stock up on sunscreens. Radiance Herbs and Massage offers many choices for you and your family. But what do you need to know when making a selection?

Radiance Herbs and Massage has a large kids section including safe sunscreens for your child.

1. Use Broad Spectrum Sunscreens - Look for sunscreens that are labeled as broad spectrum. These mean that they block both UVA and UVB rays, aspects of the ultraviolet light spectrum. The SPF rating on the bottle only refers to the factor of UVB rays blocked by the product. For example, SPF 15 blocks approximately 93% of UVB rays, SPF 30 blocks about 97%. If you apply enough sunscreen, both in quantity and re-apply as necessary, you don’t have to pay more for higher SPF ratings. And, if you plan on being in the water, make sure you choose a water-resistant sunscreens. Radiance has several specifically for kids.
2. Know the difference between UVA and UVB - What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays? UVB rays are the ones that cause sunburn and short-term effects. UVA rays are the ones that cause longer-term damage, promoting the classic signs of aging. UVA rays account for the vast majority of UV (ultraviolet) radiation and these rays can pass through glass and clouds, unlike UVB rays, which cannot.
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    5 Tips for Choosing a Natural Sunscreen

Discovering the Doshas Class May 12th

Have you heard of the doshas: vatta, pitta, and kapha? Would you like to know more about your body type and how to keep these energies in balance? This class is fun a introduction to Ayurveda; One of the oldest and most developed systems of medicine in the world. The foundations of this constitutional medicine are based on recognizing the unique qualities of these three energies. Together we will explore the doshas in ourselves and others and how they shape our physical and emotional being. The best part about knowing the doshas is knowing how to keep them balanced for perfect health!
Instructor: Jessica O’Malley LAc. Jessica is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with an MSA from Bastyr University. She is also an Ayurvedic wellness counselor and holds a certificate in Ayurvedic medicine from Kerala Ayurveda Academy. She practices traditional constitutional medicine from Asia that includes acupuncture, vibrational modalities, bodywork, nutrition, botanicals, breathing, meditation and exercise. She believes in a simple family-based medical model that is centered on daily practices of healthy living and preventative care. Her classes are fun and informative and designed to help you and your family live better through natural medicine practices that are simple, safe, and effective.
Thursday, May 12
6-8pm
Cost: $45
To register, contact Jessica O’Malley at 360-742-4448, jessicaomalleylac@gmail.com, healingcircleacupuncture.com (for info)
Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Divination: Using Oracle Cards Class May 10th

This is a great intermediate class for psychic development. In this class we will use oracle cards to develop your intuitive skills. If you already know you are intuitive but don’t have the confidence to trust your information, this is great place to start. We will talk about how to choose a deck and how to use a deck. Bring our own cards if you have them and there will be some available to use.
Instructor: Karin Olsen, LMP. Karin is the co-owner of Radiance Herbs & Massage. She has been a licensed massage therapist for more than 20 years and she loves to share her knowledge about natural living, intuition and magick.
 Tuesday, May 10th
6-8pm
Cost: $33
To register, call Radiance at 360-357-5250.
Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage