THANKING YOU FOR 7 YEARS

Someone stopped me in the hall the other day to thank me for Root and share with me the profound impact our community has had on her life. At which point I thanked her, for being such an amazing member and co-conspirator of the Root experience. As I return full, and truly nourished, from our Kauai Retreat this fall and as we celebrate our 7th anniversary, I’m filled with gratitude for our regulars and members – many of whom have grown with us – who bring their energy and intention to our amazing community every day. May this upcoming holiday season be one of joy, gratitude and the ability to pause – and allow the spirit of the holidays to [more]

SINGING BOWL CONCERT + MEDITATION HOUR With UMA KLEPPINGER

In honor of our 7th Anniversary, we will be holding a special singing bowl concert and meditation – on Thursday, November 15th at 7:30pm. Imagine floating on an ocean of sound as dozens of beautiful Himalayan and Tibetan singing bowls carry you to a place of calm, tranquil peace deep within yourself. Part concert, part meditation, and equal parts science and magic… Uma and her singing bowls will stir your soul, touch your spirit and bring ease to both body and mind. Please join us for this special event.

RECONNECT: You Are Your Most Precious Resource.

It’s easy to put ourselves on the back burner with our over-scheduled and over-committed lives. Learning our limits is a healthy thing. You can’t do it all for others and you shouldn’t feel guilty about it. Scheduling some “me time” will help keep you in touch with yourself. In the end, the richness of your life is solely up to you. + pause and listen + regroup, decompress and get a massage + when overwhelmed, politely say “no” + boost your immune system with acupuncture + eat simpler, more whole foods + get into rhythm with your yoga practice + be aware of your posture and gait, movement should flow + start a creative project + journal, get to [more]

Introducing Deb Meadow, Certified Nutritional Therapist, To Our Root Community

Fall tends to bring a sense of grounding, reconnection and structure. Reestablishing a routine to take care of ourselves and to be mindful of what we put in our bodies. To help us kick start this plan we welcome Debra Meadow, a certified nutritional therapist to Root Whole Body. Debra will lead you safely through the nutritional jungle. She works one-on-one with clients to assess their current health, nutrition, weight & energy to make changes that are right for their bodies and lifestyle. A bit about Debra: As a certified nutritional therapist, I help people get healthy and stay healthy with a properly prepared, nutritionally dense, whole food diet. I work one-on-one with clients to assess their current health, [more]

The Benefits Of Personal Yoga Instruction

While yoga classes are great to attend in that they build a sense of community and offer you the opportunity to learn from and with others, it can be difficult to address your specific needs while practicing within a large group of students. Private yoga sessions offer the ability to work one-on-one with an experienced teacher, who can focus every minute of the class on you and your desires for your yoga practice. A one-on-one yoga session can help you quickly get to the next level in your practice. In a group setting, the teacher has to keep an eye on and correct the entire class, which can be a LOT of people for one person to look after! During [more]

Acupuncture And Pain: Moving Without Hesitation

When it comes to trying to reduce pain in your body, I bet that sticking multiple needles into your skin may not be the first idea that pops into your head. Many people seem to fall into two major categories when it comes to their body and pain: one group unfortunately just accepts pain as a part of their everyday life, and the other group may rely on strong medications which are addictive, do not get to the root of the problem, and may cause more harm than good. There are much better options out there! Acupuncture is safe, does not come with dangerous side effects or risk of addiction, and can actually get to the root of your pain [more]

Summertime Activity List

Checklist to Stay Health This Summer Summertime can be a time which inspires you to be your most active, your most healthy – or it can turn into the time when you hole up in air conditioning, skip your yoga classes, and live off of a diet of ice cream and mojitos (hey, that mint in there has to count as some sort of green, no?). The following are some easy ways to help keep you on track, so that when autumn rolls around, you are healthier, more vibrant, and with more mental and emotional clarity than ever before! Monthly or bi-monthly Chiropractic Do not underestimate the power of chiropractic work. A chiropractic session for your body is like getting [more]

Summer Suncare

Summer Skin Care Tips + Natural Sunscreen As much as you may love soaking up the summer sun, you are probably aware enough to know that the UV rays that you are also soaking up can be incredibly damaging to your skin. Sun is the number one reason for skin damage. But, before you slather on just any old sunscreen, make sure your sunscreen is natural and organic as well. Most commercial sunscreens contain super toxic ingredients or endocrine disrupting chemicals that in many cases – get this!- may actually promote skin cancer growth and free radical production in the body. In fact, in the years since sunscreen use began, skin cancer rates have actually increased dramatically! That’s [more]

Summer Fresh Recipe: Raw Zucchini ‘Pasta’ With Creamy Sunflower Seed Sauce

Sometimes in the summer you really crave pasta – but honestly, who wants to slave over a hot stove, cooking in the heat of the season? There comes a point in the summer when someone you know will probably have a ridiculous abundance of zucchini from their garden that they would love to give you. If not, check out your local farmer’s market. Use fresh zucchini to make raw ‘pasta’! Top with this thick and hearty sauce for a meal in itself, or use in smaller portions as a delicious and memorable side. Raw Zucchini ‘Pasta’ with Creamy Sunflower Seed Sauce Ingredients: 1 pound, or roughly ½ kilo, of zucchini ½ cup olive oil 1 cup raw [more]

Feeling Stagnant?

It happens to everyone. We all get stuck from time to time. No matter who you are or what you do, sometimes you just hit a wall and feel paralyzed on what to do next. It can happen in regards to your career, your personal life, and it can happen on the yoga mat or in meditation. Often, our own fears, thoughts or need for perfection gets in our way and holds us back from taking the small steps toward progress. Breaking ruts can start with our attitude. Lift the mind and the body will follow. Here are some ways we want to share for you to get MOVING this summer and embrace and welcome an energetic, inspired, easeful [more]

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