Joy’s Journey Day 6 & 7: BIKRAM YOGA and more….

Today is Day 6 today…. Is it true what they say that the more you do something each and every day, the easier it is to become a habit? I am pleasantly surprising myself with my new habit of 90 minutes of Bikram Yoga daily- but that is the kind of person I am once I make a decision.

Whoever said it was going to get easier as time goes on was inaccurate with my 6th day of Bikram. I am not sure but I felt more exhausted than days 1 and 2. I think my body needed a break…. my muscles and tendons, etc. had been taxed thoroughly the 5 days prior and I simply had not recovered enough. BUT YOGA is your ‘own practice’ so you DO what you can and do it right and you STILL receive the benefits.

BE-DO-HAVE… BE in harmony with yourself and intentions, DO-whatever it takes…HAVE the results you are looking to attain. In my case, it is a healthy, limber, strong and lean body! I want to age gracefully!

True, day 6 was very physically (not so much mentally) tough, even keeping my arms straight and to the front or to the sides took a lot of effort.

When I left the yoga studio my husband looked at me and thought he’d literally have to carry me to the car. I was POOPED beyond pooped. I had NO EXTRA energy to draw from. My body was depleted….

That is OK. I did it, felt like my own HERO or should I say “Shero“.SHE/HERO….

I hydrated myself after I got home and ate a huge bown of chilled watermelon. Watermelon never tasted so good in my life!

I promised myself to take it easy for the rest of the day to rejuvenate my muscles and be strong for Sunday, my 7th day in a row. As it turns out, Dave and I played a little tennis later in the afternoon- which was good for two reasons. 1) cardio 2) to confirm that Bikram Yoga is what I am supposed to be doing. Tennis HURT MY ELBOW, which was beginning to heal with yoga. hmmmm.

DAY 7-
I was excited for the day and for Bikram Yoga. I KNEW from when I woke up that my experience would be different and more energized than yesterday. Heck, when I lift weights at the gym, some days I am far stronger than others. Same here with Bikram Yoga.

By the way I highly recommend trying this form of yoga – it is not only a physical but it is a spiritual experience.

One week ago today I went into the studio after the morning class to see if I wanted to begin Bikram on Monday. Both Jess and Alex were there and welcomed me. I then emailed the owner Marla to introduce myself. By having a positive experience with staff from ‘before day 1’ made a difference for me as I was more than nervous to take up Bikram. I was downright petrified! I highly recommend Queen City Bikram Yoga. Thus far, I have experienced 4 different instructors in the 7 classes and they are all wonderful!

Today was a wonderful class. Was it challenging? Heck yeah, but I love a challenge!

Was it therapeutic? You bet. My tennis elbow has improved considerably since working with these stretches and poses.

I put on a new Quantum Relief Strip again today and I really do believe it helps with balance and bringing energy to the parts of my body needed most. For me, it is the right forearm, right elbow and the dan tien area below the belly button.

Am I going to continue? You bet. Next Saturday, due to a previous schedule, I won’t be able to do class so I may double up on Friday….we’ll see.

My goal, is day to day, I’ll decide- but ideally 30 classes in 30 days. As long as I don’t let myself down I am happy.

If you take Bikram Yoga I’d love to hear from you. Does it continue to challenge you but also give you rewards that you couldn’t see on days 1-7?

Joy Edgerton

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www.DaveandJoy.com

I am blessed that I work for myself (Thank you TAVALA) and can take Bikram yoga whenever I wish. Luckily at Queen City Bikram Yoga there are many options with times. This past week I did all the classes at 9 am but may change it up this week.

Feeling blessed!

Be, Do, Have or How to get what you want!

Creating a new result seems daunting, almost a bit confusing. Like where to I start, I’ve never done this before…. how can I move from here to over there, to a new result…

The concept is called Be, Do, Have and it can show you the simplest path to where you want to go!

 

You can apply the Be, Do, Have principle to any area of your life! The reality is you CAN get there from here, but the path in not from the old mindset that got you where you are now. You need to carve out a new mindset, one that includes and comes from where you want to go.

*Caution* This is not “fake it till you make it” Be, Do, Have is identifying the person you intend to become and taking the actions as that person. It’s not magic, nor does it happen in an instant, but if you are consistent, you will see a change in what you notice in the world (you’ll start seeing little sign of what you want showing up). Usually with in a few days to a week. Stay consistent each morning, you don’t have to share this with anyone else…… but give it 21 -28 days and you will be excited by what is coming into your world!

Let me know if you have any questions. I love helping people break thru to their next level!

Dave & Joy
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More Magic of Melatonin

Do you want to lose body fat, gain muscle, all without going on any kind of a diet?

Dr. Deborah, MD shared this blog with me today. (www.DrDeborahMD.com)

Her blog made me think of sharing a couple of products we use that aid with sleep and also for weight loss and boosting the metabolism. Have you ever heard of Tavala’s SNOOZE? or Tavala TRIM?

“If you are a postmenopausal woman, I have a tip for you. In a properly designed (randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled) study (link is external), researchers studied 81 postmenopausal women for one year. Those who took melatonin (1 or 3 mg) nightly had some remarkable changes at the end of a year. Although their weight stayed the same, as well as their BMI, they had valuable body changes nonetheless. (Of course, this just proves why pounds and BMI are terrible markers of health.)

The women taking melatonin lost body fat and gained leaned muscle mass, probably because of a 21% increase in adiponectin, the fat-burning hormone. Not a huge amount, but statistically significant. Sadly, there was no real benefit in overall metabolism (glucose, insulin levels), but hey, you can fix those things in other ways. The magic of melatonin has just become more magical!”

So how does this tie into SNOOZE and TAVALA TRIM?

This is where I want to interject that Tavala recently released a micro-mist product called Snooze with melatonin. The melatonis is delivered within seconds via a pharmaceutical grade micro-mister ‘inhaler.’ (Tavala has exclusive world-wide rights to this technology)

To address weight loss Tavala’s flag ship product called TRIM is the ideal companion. It boosts the metabolism, gives you energy, helps suppress the appetite & cravings and helps you lose weight. By far the best weight loss thermogenic product I have ever seen. TRIM is available in both a flavorful berry drink or in capsule form. One a day and you’ll love all the above benefits, including the weight loss benefits that most people want.

The Snooze is only $49.99 for a 28-day supply and the TRIM is only $64.99 for a 28-day supply. The cost for customers is the same as the cost for members! To order yours today go to www.DaveandJoy.com

Give us a call, Dave and Joy 802-846-7530

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Why are so many Reiki Practitioners Using & Recommending Quantum Relief Strips?

What is REIKI and Why are many Reiki practitioners using the new Quantum Relief Strips in their Reiki practice.?

First of all, if you are not familiar with Reiki here is a brief explanation. Once you read this you’ll understand the connection with the Quantum Relief Strips and Reiki.

Reiki is a form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visualization techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) means “universal life energy” in Japanese, and Reiki practitioners are trained to detect and alleviate problems of energy flow on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Reiki touch therapy is used in much the same way to achieve similar effects that traditional massage therapy is used—to relieve stress and pain, and to improve the symptoms of various health conditions.

What is the Purpose of REIKI?

Reiki claims to provide many of the same benefits as traditional massage therapy, such as reducing stress, stimulating the immune system, increasing energy, and relieving the pain and symptoms of health conditions. Practitioners have reported success in helping patients with acute and chronic illnesses, from asthma and arthritis to trauma and recovery from surgery.

Reiki is a gentle and safe technique, and has been used successfully in some hospitals. It has been found to be very calming and reassuring for those suffering from severe or fatal conditions. Reiki can been used by doctors, nurses, psychologists and other health professionals to bring touch and deeper caring into their healing practices.

The basic philosophy of Reiki
The basic concept underlying Reiki is that the body has an energy field that is central to its health and proper functioning, and this energy travels in certain pathways that can become blocked or weakened. This idea of energy flow in the body is also a central concept in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture.

Reiki practitioners believe that everyone has the potential to access the universal life energy, but that over time most people’s systems become blocked and the energy becomes weakened in them. A Reiki practitioner is trained to be able to detect these blockages, and practitioners will use their hands, thoughts, and own energy fields to improve the energy flow in a patient. Reiki is one of the more esoteric alternative medical practices, because no one is sure exactly how it works on the physiological level.

Reiki Practitioners claim that it works on very subtle energy levels, or possibly works on the Chakra system. The Chakras are the system of seven energy centers along the middle of the body believed to be connected with the nervous and endocrine systems, as defined by yoga and Ayurvedic medicine.

When your body is in balance you feel energized and you exude health and vitality. Reiki is one modality that will help you get BACK in BALANCE.

Another thing you can do is to apply a Quantum Relief Strip, which is a topical ‘patch’ that holds quantum energy and when applied offers energy to the places in your body that need it most. Many practitioners are finding a higher rate in Reiki success while incorporating the Quantum Relief Strips.

When your body has low or ‘negative energy’ and you are out of balance, your Chakras and Chi are low, you experience fatigue, illness, lack of vitality, and often disease.

Short of going to a healing touch, Reiki or Energy Practitioner daily, or even each week, Applying a Quantum Relief Strip is something you can do to bring positive energy to your body….especially to places that need it most, and you can do it yourself.

Many Reiki practitioners are recommending the Quantum Relief Strips to their clients as a way to STAY in balance daily. They also claim that their clients maintain the benefits of their Reiki session longer when using the Quantum Relief Strips, also referred to as simply QRS.

You can apply a Quantum Relief Strip every 48 hours to places in your body you feel can benefit. Easy as that.

Many practitioners are selling a 3-pack starter pack of the strips for $20-$25 and then get their clients to order direct through their website. This way their client can get the same low price as they do. (members and customers pay the same low price).

TAVALA has the exclusive world-wide distribution for Dr. Min Soo Kim’s latest version of the strips. They are available through independent TAVALA representatives and a 28-day supply costs only $54.99 (USA pricing). That is less than the cost of an hour massage at a local spa!!! It is also something you can apply by yourself.

If you know any Reiki or energy healers (or any practitioners who deal with helping improve the health of their clients) make sure you tell them about the Quantum Relief Strips. Most practitioners actively seek out and are open to products that can help improve the quality of their clients health. The Quantum Relief Strips are exclusive to TAVALA, a network marketing company out of American Fork, Utah, but you do not have to build a network to carry the products or to earn income.

Interested in learning more? Give us a call, 802-846-7530 (eastern time zone) or email info@DaveandJoy.com

Dave and Joy

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There is No Death

” There is No Death”

Author unknown, from Your Sacred Self by Wayne Dyer, PhD

I have always loved this ‘passage’ entitled “There is No Death” and it has given both myself and hundreds of people I have shared it with over the years a sense of peace. Even though we may believe and ‘know’ this to be true, (there IS no death) it still can be a very difficult thing when someone you love ‘passes on’.

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength and I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and the sky come to mingle with each other.

Then someone at my side says: “There! She’s gone!” Gone from my sight that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear her load of living weight to her destined port.

Her diminished size is in me not in her. And, just at the moment when someone at my side says, “There! She’s gone!” there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout “There she comes!” And that is dying.

If this helps you, please feel free to share with others!

Some people have even used this as a Eulogy at a funeral. I hope this offers peace of mind to those who read this.

 

Dave and Joy

802-846-7530

info@DaveandJoy.com

www.DaveandJoy.com