Tag Archives: stress reduction

Is There Such A Thing As Cleansing the Body?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Ann Bartlett

Today, one of my clients told me she was going to loose some weight and her doctor had ordered a cleanse that he recommends.  It consisted of two shakes and her choice of a regular lunch.  Recommendations like this one … Continue reading →

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Designer Yoga Classes ~ Are they of Benefit?

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Ann Bartlett

Everywhere you look these days, the signs say “YOGA.”  The business of yoga has become crowded with studios on every street in every town.  To me, that’s not a bad thing, but it’s hard for prospective students to know what … Continue reading →

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New Years Resolution

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Ann Bartlett

I think New Years resolutions are just hype, because after a couple of months most people forget about them and return to old habits. But a new year deserves recognition, right? So how do we begin to carve out a … Continue reading →

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A Massage Therapist’s Self Care

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Ann Bartlett

I just came home from my ritual monthly spa day!  For me, spa days are a necessity for the long hours that I spend working.  Without self-care routines, my body starts to talk to me saying “sore shoulders, cranky neck, … Continue reading →

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Your Moment of Zen

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ann Bartlett

I believe that stress reduction is different things at different times.  John Bly, leader of the meditations for Potomac Zen Sangha, made a great comment when I was feeling guilty about turning down his invitation to sit, in favor of … Continue reading →

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