Welcome back to the Club Lamar Star, May 2007 |
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MAY'S "HOT DEAL": |
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HANDS-ON PAIN RELIEF
Saying "ouch" a lot ? Schedule a massage.It feels good, of course, but it's also an effective treatment, according to a recent study of 605 people. Those who got a daily 20-minute massage (in addition to medication) after surgery reported less pain a day earlier than those who just got drugs, or who got drugs plus 20 minutes of one-on-one conversation. Other benefits:
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Every Mom has her own idea of the perfect spa day. Some Moms love decadent body treatments and others prefer a relaxing facial or pedicure and a little shopping. Our Mom's Choice" Gift card lets her choose ANY 3 of these options:
"Mom's Choice" package includes all-day use of the steam room, sauna, whirlpool, swimming pool and tropical fruit bar. The cost is $290. |
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Join the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and your Scottsdale City Council Members on Thursday, May 15 for a free tour of downtown Scottsdale where you'll learn about the role tourism plays in our community. You'll also discover unique experiences, both in downtown and citywide, that bring 7 million visitors to Scottsdale each year. No reservations are needed, but please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your tour's departure time. Seating is limited. The Tourism Trolley will run Thursday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours will depart every 30 minutes from the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau at the Galleria Corporate Centre, 4343 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 170. For a list of tour times with each Scottsdale City Council Member, visit www.ScottsdaleTourismWorks.com or call 480-421-1004. The 25th Annual National Tourism Week, May 10-18, promotes a wider understanding of travel as a major industry that is vital to the economic stability, security and perception of Scottsdale and that contributes substantially to its cultural and social well being. Event sponsored by the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Ollie the Trolley. |
MOTHERS DAY MADE EASY: CLICK.PRINT.CELEBRATE!
It's not too late to send Mom the perfect gift! |
FREE MUSIC & TWO-FOR-ONE SPA SERVICES:
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Our Live At The Lamar concert series continues this month with a guest who was so popular last month, we just had to bring him back. Everyone who attended Mark's April concert said they were coming back with more friends. Of course the two-for one spa services when you bring a new friend might be part of the reason they keep coming back. Admission is free and includes use of the steam room, sauna, swimming pool, whirlpool, robes, lockers & tropical snack bar. Swim, steam, sauna, sip and sing along with your friends. Seating is limited so call now to reserve yours!Services are limited to one per person, to give everyone a chance to enjoy this casual and relaxing event. To receive two-for-one spa services, you just need to bring a friend who has not been to The Lamar before. Services must be prepaid at the time of booking |
Combine cookie crumbs and butter in a bowl and mix well. Spray 9-inch spring form pan with non-stick cooking spray. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove and cool to room temperature. Combine espresso powder and liqueur in a small bowl. Stir until powder dissolved. Place ricotta cheese in cheesecloth or a clean dish-towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Transfer to a mixing bowl and beat at high speed until pureed. Add sour cream, cream cheese, sugar, flour, egg whites, baking cocoa, salt and cinnamon; beat well. Pour mixture over cooled crust. Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 1 hour. Turn off oven, but leave the cake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes longer. Remove and cool to room temperature. Garnish with white chocolate shavings, if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Makes 16 servings. |
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COMING SOON:
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YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A YOGI
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Meatballs and Yoga Don't Mix |
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Four Lessons The following are four yoga lessons that can be applied to your everyday life.
It is a balance of effort and yield. In yoga, to get into a pose you exert effort. Once you are holding the pose, by relaxing into it, you are able to go further.
Focus on your own progression. Yoga is about challenging your own limits. I also remember an Olympic swimmer and gold medalist who said that when he was in the pool, he focused on his own pace and not the swimmers in the lanes on either side of him.
Consistency of practice is most important. A yoga teacher once told me that practicing for 10 minutes every day could be more beneficial than practicing for 90 minutes once a week.
I have nowhere else I need to be. One particular evening, it seemed the entire class burst through the door, with backpacks of stress strapped onto them. As the teacher led us in the first few deep breaths, she asked us to say to ourselves, "For the next hour, I have nowhere else I need to be." It was a gentle reminder that at least for the next hour, there was no need to dwell on the recent past of our work day. Nor was it necessary to worry about where we needed to go or what we needed to do after class.
Choose One This month, choose one of the four lessons above to practice. I especially recommend the mantra "I have nowhere else I need to be." You can use this:
When you have rushed to get somewhere and you are finally there
When your mind is wandering and you want to be fully in the present
When you are making time for someone or something important.
We'll conclude this month's article as most yoga classes conclude, with a bow to each other and the word "Namaste." Namaste is a word and an Indian gesture used to greet each other or when parting. It also has other interpretations, of which one of my favorites is, "The light in me salutes the light in you." Namaste.
Article by Ginny Kravitz, Career & Life Coach. Ginny guides accomplished professionals to use their restlessness as the door to start living with greater joy and abandon. ©2008, Virginia M. Kravitz,www.inthecurrent.com
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