Yoga Workshop in Nanton, AB

YOGA: BACK TO BASICS 

WHEN: SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

TIME : 2-4pm 

WHERE: Nanton, AB. - Double Tree Farms

INSTRUCTOR: Starla Alder

FEE: No Charge - Complimentary

This workshop is designed to bring us back to the basics of yoga. In this light hearted workshop we will explore some of the more common yoga poses with an emphasis on alignment as well as a breakdown of each pose to tailor each pose to each participant.There will also be a brief introduction into Sun Salutation A's.At the end of this workshop participants will gain the knowledge and familiarity with several poses so they may comfortably participate in an introductory yoga class.

Great class for beginners.

Manual provided. 

CLASSES

POWER YOGA LITE

WHEN: SATURDAYS 

JAN. 18 - MAR.1 (no class Feb. 1)

TIME: 11am - 12pm

WHERE:DoubleTree Farms, Nanton, AB.

INSTRUCTOR:  Starla Alder

FEE: $50.00/6 week session 

This class introduces basic flow principles, including Sun Salutations (yoga warm-up sequence) bringing a slightly more active approach to this yoga class.

Instruction includes many variations and modifications for poses & stretches.

Great class for all levels.

Nanton Yoga Club 2014 Schedule

Yoga Club
Nanton, Alberta, Canada

      Breath, Move, Enjoy. 

Everyone Welcome.  

All levels, all ages.

January     2     Healing Visualization
                    9     Hip Openers                

                  16     Guest Instructor: Starla Alder                

                  23     Guest Instructor: Karen Snodgrass       

                  30     Core Stability    
                                          

February    6        Prana                                                       

                   13       Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga                           

                   20       Guest Instructor: Starla Alder                 

                   27       Guest Instructor: Karen Snodgrass

                       
March        6       Chakras
                   13       TBA                                                                 

                   20       Guest Instructor: Starla Alder                

                   27       Guest Instructor: Karen Snodgrass       

DROP IN FEE:           $10.00
  
TIME:                         6:00 PM

LOCATION:              Old Fire Hall (Red Surge Paintball)

                                    First farm on north side of 533 east 
                                    of Nanton Golf Club

 CONTACT:               Judy Fiddick  
                                    Tel: 403-646-2997   
                                    Cell: 403-818-1514

                                        

Yoga Club is not for profit.  

All proceeds are used to pay hall rent 

and guest instructors.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot is overstretched or overused. This can be painful and make walking more difficult. The most common complaint is pain and stiffness in the bottom of the foot and heel. The pain may be dull or sharp, achy or burning. Very common in runners and anyone starting or increasing exercise programs.

The pain is usually worse in the morning when you take your first steps, after sitting for a while or after intense activity. The pain may develop slowly over time, or suddenly after intense activity.

Massage Treatment plan for Plantar Fascia:

Gentle warm up, Myofascial release, realign the fibres of the plantar fascia, stretch the plantar fascia. Massage and stretch all the lower leg muscles that attach onto the foot.

Self care:

• Roll the sole of the foot over frozen juice can.

• Foot & lower leg stretches as seen below

Reflexology

Reflexology is a gentle and non-intrusive treatment done on the feet. Reflexology does not use lotion. It works by pressing the reflex points all over the feet that correspond to the body parts and vital organs. By starting a massage therapy treatment with 20 minutes of reflexology, the feet identify areas of the body that need extra attention. This combined treatment is incredibly relaxing with a deeper healing and thorough massage treatment.

There are several theories of reflexology: The meridian theory comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine where stagnant chi can be released from meridians by pressing acupressure points on the feet; the zone theory divides the body into 10 zones and pressure applied in one part of the body can anesthetize another; and the nerve theory believes that reflexology stimulates the nerve endings in the feet.

While working your feet, I feel sandy or bumpy painful areas on your feet. These areas are sometimes painful when pressed, but the pain diminishes after a few presses. While working your feet, I can tell you which corresponding body part is being stimulated.

Reflexology helps with many ailments including Arthritis, Asthma, anxiety, back pain, constipation, depression, Eczema, fluid retention, head aches, high blood pressure, Irritable bowel syndrome, menopausal problems, period pains, post natal problems and sinusitis.

Overall, Reflexology reduces stress and induces deep relaxation, improves circulation and lymph flow, cleanses the body of impurities, creates homeostasis (a natural balance within the body), revitalizes energy and aids concentration. You'll have the best sleep of your life after your treatment.

Treatment Options:

30 min Reflexology treatment costs $46.50. 60 minute combination Reflexology and Massage Therapy costs $75.00. 90 minute Super Treatment with reflexology, massage therapy and lymphatic drainage costs $105.00.

Is Reflexology recommended for the elderly?

Yes, Reflexology is a highly beneficial treatment for the elderly. It is a gentle non-invasive treatment carried out upon the feet alone, which helps to induce deep relaxation and aids the body’s own healing process. Reflexology complements orthodox medicine and with benefits similar to massage therapy while being gentler on the body.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) is a gentle touch therapy to assist the drainage of stagnant and excess fluid from our body. The relaxing repetitive touch soothes our pain receptors while increasing circulation and detoxification.

Ideal for: * Detoxification * Sports Performance * Speed Recovery * Boost immune system * Reduce bloating and swelling * Chronic pain such as fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue

What & Where is the Lymphatic System?

The lymph system is basically our waste removal system designed to clear wastes, fluid and to move immune cells (including white blood cells) and hormones from between the cells. The lymph system is everywhere we have vessels. We each have 450 – 600 lymph nodes throughout the body. Nodes are those bumps under the jaw that your doctor feels get swollen when you’re sick. They get larger when we’re fighting an infection or inflammation.

Is it important?

If the Lymphatic System is not working, lymph nodes get swollen and sore, then lymph fluid stagnates, we swell and become toxic. Therefore, the better the circulation the healthier we are.

My personal experience after 3 daily 30 minute lymphatic therapy treatments I lost 5 lbs of water (that’s just extra water that was floating around my body), reduced asthma medication, had absolutely no muscle soreness after a 30 km day hike and decreased sugar cravings.

Self care: To support your immune system at home you can:

• Drink water • Deep belly breathing • Walk (The pressure on the sole of your foot acts as a pump sending venous circulation and lymph up towards the heart.) • Avoid allergens and food sensitivities (These cause inflammation which clog the lymph vessels.) • Book a Lymphatic Drainage Treatment

Medical Tax Deduction

May 19, 2010

 

 

Hon. Ted Menzies, MP

4925 1st Street West
P.O. Box 40
Claresholm, Alberta
T0L 0T0

 

 

** MASSAGE THERAPY Should Be An ALLOWABLE MEDICAL EXPENSE **

 

 

I  ________________________    want to deduct Massage Therapy as an  allowable Medical Expense on my 2010 & all future tax returns.  Massage therapy is an invaluable part of my healthy lifestyle. 

 

I receive the following benefits from regular massage therapy treatments: 

  

                  Decreased pain

                  Fewer visits to medical clinics and hospitals

                  Activities of Daily Living are easier for me

                  Increased proactive self care, ie: stretching and exercise

                  Improved Quality of Life

                  Decreased use of over the counter painkillers

                  Increased overall well being

                  I feel that I am more responsible for my overall health

                  Other __________________________________________

 

I will cast my votes for candidates who support a wider access to alternative healthcare modalities including massage therapy.  I wish to see more therapies reflected in our allowable tax deductions. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

__________________________________           

Print Name

__________________________________                _____________________________   

Address                                                                                 Email address

 

cc  Minister of Finance, Hon. James M. Flaherty,  

House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6

Muscle Origin & Insertion Worksheet

To the Mount Royal University Arthrology class, here is a simple spreadsheet that makes studying the muscles a little easier: Muscle Worksheet

Massage Therapists benefit from knowing the Origin, Insertion and Action of the major muscles.

Hand Stretch

Hands can cramp when overworked and tired. Our hands are our tools. They're constantly working. In roping cattle, many throws are directed by the hand's position on release. Keep hands and limber enough to completely open your palm and stretch out your fingers when you need to.

FLAT HAND STRETCH: Place both hands on a table or any flat surface. Press evenly through your palms and feel the pull through the length of each finger as you stretch them out. Do not bend your wrist past 90 degrees. Just focus on flattening the knuckles evenly into the table.

Dupeytren's Contracture

Stretch to avoid or slow scar tissue forming in the hands which will severely limit use of the hand. Dupeytren's Contracture is a disease where the membranes in the palm slowly contract, pull the fingers closed making it difficult to completely open the hand.

Surgery is the final treatment, but still not the cure since it usually returns calling for repeat surgery. Therefore self treatment is crucial to maintaining the heath and use of your hand. Stretch and myofascial massage are excellent self care techniques.

Roping Stretch: 4. Tricep Stretch

Finally stretch deeper into your shoulder by letting one hand fall down your back by bending the elbow. Then add gentle traction either with the opposite hand on the elbow or by using a rope to pull the forearm down. Repeat with the opposite arm. This opens the shoulder even further by stretching the triceps and latissimus dorsi muscles.

Stretch only as far as you can feel slight discomfort but no pain. Don’t force it and don’t bounce. Hold each stretch for 3 – 5 slow breaths. Repeat 3 times every day and you’ll see fast improvements. With looser muscles and greater range of motion, you’ll notice easier swings and longer throws. You’ll be able to rope more often with less soreness.

Roping Stretch: 3. Overhead Stretch

Next keeping the arms extended, raise your arms above your head. This allows your should blade to move outward. You should feel it at the back of your armpit.

Roping Stretch: 2. Arm Extension

Then interlace your fingers and stretch your arms straight out in front of you, opening the palms as much as you can. You should feel a stretch from your shoulders through your arms to your hands.

Roping Stretches: 1. Prayer Stretch

Keep shoulders and arms flexible with these simple and inconspicuous stretches that can be done anywhere. 1) Start by placing the palms of your hands together as if you’re praying. Press evenly through the palms and the length of each finger. Arms should be at a 90 degree angle from your hands. This stretches your forearm muscles, the palm of your hands and fingers.

SHOULDER STRETCHES FOR BETTER ROPING

If you rope, chances are you’ve suffered from ‘Roping Shoulder’ at one time or another. Easily recognized as sore, aching muscles resulting from days of roping and usually ignored until scratching your head becomes an impossible feat.

Roping is a dynamic movement requiring incredible fitness and flexibility from your entire arm from your finger tips to your shoulder. A clean catch depends on so many subtleties from your palm direction to your arm height. Therefore the fitness of your arm and shoulder tremendously impacts roping success.

Your typical week probably includes enough grunt work to tighten up your back and arms enough to limit your mobility. In order to perform in the arena, add some stretches to your routine and give yourself the advantage of loose, flexible muscles. A stretched muscle is stronger and reacts faster than a tight muscle, plus has the added advantage of not aching or cramping.

Rhomboid Muscle

Massage Treatment. Direction of Massage: From Superior & Medial to Inferior & Lateral

Rhomboid Muscles

Trapezius

Latissimus Dorsi

Intervertebral Disc

Anatomy of the Spine

Vertebrae