*Revitalizing 5 day Cleanse~Raw Living Foods~

Kai will hold a NEW workshop on Sunday March 25th 5:30-6:30 at pickup location. Set yourself up for a big habitual shift toward increased health and awareness. Zoom in on your personal intention, be led through a mindful eating exercise and receive a pre-cleanse diet to best prepare you for cleanse week. Vegan, gluten free food conveniently packaged for pickup each night April 16-20th.

 

This is a mixed group of beginners and experienced cleansers. Athletes, professionals, busy people return again and again as yet another effective habit tranforms their lives. Cleansing is an ancient ritual to clear blocked channels, release prana and toxins for a more joyful spirit and disease prevention. Weight loss is inevitable as toxins release.

It’s time to shed fat, clear the body of toxins and expand our energy!  Spring and Fall are the best times for seasonal detox ~experience more aliveness as you become in sync with the natural rhythm of the spring season. If you zig and zag through a busy work day, helping others, engaged in tasks requiring consistent energy this cleanse is for you. Feeling o.k. doesn’t cut it for me or my clients-we do what it takes to have consistent clear energy throughout each day. Lose fat but more importantly clear your head & get empowered with mindful eating habits. Feel the difference when you eat our food. Nourish your cells without the feeling of deprivation because our recipes make all the difference.

Each day you will receive 2 smoothies, 2 green drinks, 2 fruit or hydrating beverages and 1 large blended non cooked soup.  Cost is $375 with a $200 nonrefundable deposit to hold your space. Balance due on April 5Th. Are you ready for this? YES!

Register with these 3 simple steps:

1. Complete health history found online

2. I will contact you for a brief conversation to determine if this is a good fit for you.

3. Mail or drop off check to secure your space.

Receive Pre-cleanse suggestions at meeting on SUNDAY MARCH 25TH 5:30PM

Food pickup is in guilford APRIL 16th-20th 6-9pm

Specific details provided after registration is completed.

 

Grow your glow – January Cleanse

Feel bright, energized and healthy in the New Year. We’ve made it easy and convenient for you to grab your food and hit the road.

For those who have sent in health form and payment please EMAIL which location you’ve chosen for pickup. You have a choice of 3 pickup locations for the 5 day beginner cleanse. Guilford office near town green, Shoreline Health and Fitness in Clinton or Old Saybrook.  Your goody bag will be available for pickup each night after 6:00pm or first thing in the morning. Expect an email with pre-cleanse suggestions to ready your body, mind and household for cleanse week. I am offering cleansers a free hot 90 minute yoga class-details to come. Its going to be a wonderful experience!

We have a few spots remaining-LAST CALL.

 

Connecting to your physical body & opening to change

It’s been a wonderfully festive overindulgent holiday season. Upon returning from a bike trip to Europe and discovering fabulous wines, crusty bread and wheels of goat and sheep cheese, my husband and I took to drinking wine more than occasionally. We effortlessly slipped right into the holiday spirit. Sugar and I don’t get along so regardless of the organic red, (resveratrol), health benefits I overindulged. Recognizing imbalance I took the steps to restore and renew myself and am feeling better than ever. You can too.

The good news; despite overeating, excess drinking, and reduced exercise the body is continually working on our behalf to seek balance and health. Thank goodness!

For the duration of this year consider implementing this tip: Take one day a week to eat clean: organic vegetables, fruits, hearty vegetable soups, fresh pressed juices and delete dairy, gluten, flesh, soy products and processed sugar. In the yoga tradition Thursday is cleanse day. Plan for the same day each week-create a habit.

Why are our seasonal cleanses so effective?

Our seasonal cleanses are effective because they nurture sustained positive changes.

Intensity and release are found through the physical body first and then ripples inward toward the mind. As we move and take in the unfamiliar, (yoga, cleansing), we move closer to sustained growth by naturally changing our habits and fixations. Holiday eating is so out of balance that we often swing toward deprivation. There is a middle path in the Nourishing Habits Cleanse. Habits and fixations are all in the mind; as we get in touch with our physical body, through clean eating and various movement we shift into experience instead of thinking. You know the saying “don’t believe everything you think”.  Steer clear of the booby traps of the mind and into direct experience.
Beyond breath there is no better mindfulness tool than food . We have to eat.

Let one day of clean eating be good enough for now and plan on taking the steps necessary for continued change.

Come home to your body.

Happy Holiday blessings to all,

Kai

p.s. Cleanse is filling. 2 convenient pickup locations are in Clinton and old saybrook Shoreline Health and Fitness.

 

 

Last minute private Cleanse begins this Monday

Invitation to Private Cleanse- 4 spaces available

Here an opportunity for repeat cleansers needing a reboot:
This is a no frills cleanse for repeat clients-no meeting or daily emails.
Just put this together for a client wanting a 5 day beginner greener cleanse, adding dandelion root and other detox greens, It runs this Monday through Friday with pickup on Sunday evening. This cleanse is called “Bella Perlina’s Holiday Cleanse”  Cleansers will receive a 10% discount throughout next week at Bella Perlina in Madison, CT
More info on Ct’s Best Cleanse at http://www.nourishinghabits.com.

Send me an email verifying you want to participate by this afternoon. Once committed your word is golden. Cost is $350 due on Sunday evening at pickup 6:00-8:00pm.
Final count by Saturday
It’s  not always a good time to cleanse: If you’ve had a traumatic experience, recovering from serious illness or transitioning in life….these require a great deal of emotional as well as physical energy. Nourishing Habits cleanse is designed for active busy people providing clients with thee best nutrients and calories. Decide if this is the right time for you.

Bless,

Kai

Whole Food Cleanse 1/30/2012

Nourishing Habits LLC logoCt’s Best Cleanse
January 30th-February 3rd

Pickup locations- Shoreline Health and Fitness in Clinton or Old Saybrook & Guilford near town green

Designed for busy active people committed to optimal health and vitality.
Pickup your bag of food the evening before, refrigerate & bring to work the next day.

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Fresh produce mindfully prepared & packaged with your name on it-full of high enzyme fresh juices, smoothies, & soups.
Cost $350 Reboot

Contains: sprouted nut milks, organic vegetables, sprouts, fruits and seeds. High enzyme ‘raw living foods’  & cooked creamy soups. Gluten, dairy & grain free

Why choose the Nourishing Habits 100% ORGANIC CLEANSE?

  • Reboots eating habits & a catalyst for long term change.
  • High vibrational foods cultivate mindfulness & spiritual connection
  • Designed to give your body a well deserved rest from holiday overload
  • Radiant skin and hair-Grow your glow.
  • High enzyme foods reduce risk of disease
  • ‘live’ liquid vitamins vs. dried supplements. No comparison.
  • This high enzyme cleanse assists in healthy elimination and cellular regeneration.
  • Blended food contains fiber which is needed for digestion
  • JUICING NON ORGANIC PRODUCE IS LIKE DRINKING PESTICIDE JUICE-sure you’ll lose weight and perhaps your long term health along with it. Not advised.
  • We have fun! Each day’s food is different and you’ll always find a surprise in the bag:)

Maximum 25 participants.
Registration ends January 15th.

Steps to register:
1. *submit health history form 2. full payment of $350 3. indicate which location for pickup. Go to http://www.nourishinghabits.com under services to find health form.
Payment sent to Nourishing Habits LLC 8 Norton Avenue Guilford, CT 06437

*Must get permission from you medical doctor prior to registration if on medication’s.

Ct’s Best Cleanse 2012-Registration is open!

Whether you want to strengthen your body’s defenses, you want healthier looking skin or your fitness goals are to lose fat and build lean muscle, eating raw living foods can help you in amazing ways. The Nourishing Habits Cleanse serves up 95% raw living foods and divinely creamy non dairy cooked soups. No dairy or gluten-we make our nut milks using sprouted almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, and our juices and soups from fresh organic coconuts, fruits and vegetables. Wholesome and delicious!

The world around us changes all of the time and our cleanse is no exception. Exciting new options are now available that keeps the price low without compromising our 100% organic high quality nutrients.

NEW cleanse options:

Option 1. No Frills Reboot=pickup bag of 100% organic food each night between 6:30 and 7:30pm for 5 consecutive nights starting January 29th-Cost is $350

Option 2. Go Deeper=the above plus additional support through daily emails and tips to deepen your cleanse experience-Cost is $400

Option 3. Grow Your Glow=the above plus 90 minute one-on-one nutrition session to transition to better eating habits-Cost is $450

Steps to Register for January cleanse

1. Complete health history form (found under services on home page)

2. Send full payment to Nourishing Habits LLC to secure your spot

3. Once the above is received Kai will call to welcome you and confirm your participation (limit 25 people)

Please note there are no verbal or email confirmations without payment. Thank you for your understanding.

Details:

January cleanse week begins with food pickup on Sunday evening January 29th between 6:30-7:30pm, (you start enjoying the food the next day, Monday January 30th)

Community whole food cleanses-Book a 5 day cleanse with fellow neighbors, co-workers or fitness clients & we will drop off at your business location or home each day. Minimum 15 maximum 25 participants.  special pricing may apply.

Juicing has been shown to reduce the risk of disease, promote healthy skin, hair, cells, shed extra fat and contribute to a more joyful outlook. What are you waiting for? Register today.

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Lifestyle Intervention

Our body bombards us with signals of dis-ease. How can you hone the skills for deeper listening? ( read NYTimes article below)

Drawing attention inward and staying there for several minutes can be difficult. Our internal landscape changes constantly and busy lifestyles often circumvent introspection. Lifestyle intervention is a holistic approach to living an energized, joyful and healthy life. As creatures of habit we benefit from a shake down or gentle reassessment of what is and is not working well for us. A crucial part of health is switching up our fitness routine, embracing varying forms of movement, respiratory and otherwise, in which we are NOT proficient. In other words we may be unable to touch our toes in Yoga but we are actually creating new neural pathways and connecting to possible signals of di-ease in a myriad of new ways. Yoga is not just for flexibility or suppleness-its a doorway to utilizing our breath maximally and efficiently, a world of ‘Ah-Ha’ moments. Soulful exploration piggybacks rhythmic breathing as toxins are flushed from the body, mental acuity increases, connection to spirit grows and your life force is nourished.

To live in ‘healthy bones’, (the ancient yogis say prana-lifeforce is in our bones), with an attitude of gratitude we move and think in ways foreign to our comfort zone. We are surrounded by miracles every  day and yet desensitization roadblocks us from seeing the  beauty which surrounds us, is us. We are not so separate from our surroundings. In a world of tuning each other out I beseech you to tune in, go deeper, be still…listen closely to your body’s messages.

Prepare to look like a bumbling you know what- like all new tasks there is an awkward stage. Though it  may feel like all eyes are on us no one really cares or is  looking. In yoga class students are encouraged to focus on their own experience.  Go inside and practice exploring places you inhabit-just as important notice the breathless idle places you have vacated. This practice of ‘Witness Conciousness’, http://www.kripalu.org,  teaches us to observe without judgement. It’s beautiful, scary, difficult, sad, divine, humbling and so much more. I promise its worthwhile.  Color outside of the lines, play with pranyama and asana…move outside of the box and remember there is no one right way.

Read article from ny times on Medical Cancer treatments and Yoga  http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/30/nyregion/30yoga.html?ref=yoga
Note: Learn breathing techniques/pranayama from a skilled yoga teacher. Yoga has become so trendy there is a lot of watered down Mcyoga out there-every other person is certified. Teachers have a huge variation in training-from 8 hours to 2,000+ hours. My suggestion is to take from a few different teachers/styles and switch it up now and then. You won’t know what your missing if you aren’t trying different forms of yoga. If one style or teacher is working well for your body, mind, soul stay the course but don’t cheat yourself-be open to other classes now and then.

Sugar Cleanse

This cleanse is designed for busy health conscious people.  No stomach churning supplements or magic diet pills-delicious wholesome organic fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, soups and an occasional pudding freshly prepared each day. Mindful preparation and convenience is key in creating sustainable change and that’s exactly what you get.

What is good health worth to you? This is CT’s ,(dare I say the East Coasts), Best Cleanse. You will not find this high quality effective combinations of food , (sprouts- 100%organic produce), anywhere else and especially at this price. Price of Autumn 5 day cleanse is $375, 7 day is $495.  Price is subject to change according to gas/produce costs.

$ TALK.

It often does come down to money. When I get  my hair colored or get a superior hair cut, (Maria at Timothy Pamment),  it sometimes seems like a big chunk of money…is it worth it? We have a college age daughter, projects in our home, holidays coming up…I get it. Expenditures are subjective and personal. My answer is yes it’s worth it to have a great cut and healthy hair that’s hassle free.  I walk into *Arlene’s calm oasis where no toxins penetrate my scalp and enter my bloodstream. Yes my health is worth it. My personal choice of directing time, energy and  money toward an energized joyful and dis-ease free existence is important to me and my family. As I move through each day energized and healthy I am blessed beyond measure.

Cleanse actually begins with consumption of food the morning after pickup. Your  goody bag of food is available each evening starting at 5:30pm.  First group starts with pickup Oct 31, Second group November 5Th, Third group Nov 7Th.

* Arlene, a cancer survivor is owner of Everlastings, an organic chemical free salon located in Madison Ct- 203-909-3837

Get healthy and stay healthy with Nourishing Habits

NEW DATE for Sugar Detox Cleanse November 1-5


The Nov 5 & 7th cleanse is full. In an effort to accommodate waitlisted clients we’ve added a NEW DATE WITH 10 OPENINGS. Start date November 1st; the day after Halloween. Tuesday-Saturday pickup 6pm. Register with 3 easy steps: 1.Email with a YES and your contact info to specific date of cleanse 2.Fill out health history form online 3. Mail check to secure your spot. Details are all online under either Ct’s Best Cleanse or the fitness section. Thank you for your interest in this offering and enjoy the beauty of autumn.

I will be out of the office starting Wednesday September 28th until October 12th and will respond to any inquiries upon my return.

 

 

 

What does it mean to thrive?

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*There is a difference between the absence of illness and the experience of being well. My job is to guide clients toward achieving their potential for greater health, balance and joy. It takes many forms and there is no one right way. As Prema Chodron says “Start where you are”.

“All of life is important and arises from the sacred elements. The highest practice is the one that is most effective. So which practice should you do? The one that seems appropriate in the moment. The one that you’ve connected with, understood, practiced, applied. If you cannot resolve everything with one practice, then use other practices. Experiment until you know how to work with them and know how they affect you, and realize the longer you work with any practice the more profound its effects will be.  Learn what works and what you need. The spiritual path isn’t a passive journey; you don’t just follow what someone says. You have to investigate, inquire, experiment. You have to invest yourself, your time and your life in the path. Then you will find that the path reveals itself to you. You can follow it, but in following it you must also discover it.”  Tenzin Wangyal rinposche

Eating well nourishes your entire life. It’s not normal to have energy dips in the afternoon and brain fog in the morning. Wake up energized and ready to leap into the day! Life is to good to go through half awake. Increase mental alertness, shed excess pounds, eat delicious foods…learn through a cleanse or other means but start where you are. Now is the time.

If a habit is working for you stick with it. Learn to discard habits that no longer serve you well by slowly adding nourishing habits.  It doesn’t have to feel like a duel between right and wrong but rather an embracing of something new and exciting. Everything changes all of the time…including our cells. Create healthy ones as best you can.

To schedule a personal  nutrition consultation see Services in Menu bar.

*Article from Ed Harold of Comfort Zone Yoga in PA. Specializes in working with athletes on breath control to enhance their performance http://comfortzoneyoga.com