Category Archives: FIT + WELL

An Evening of Yoga, Chanting and Transformation at THE HALL CENTER

March 3, 2017

Yoga, Chanting and Transformation

March 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

$20.00

An Evening of Yoga, Chanting and Transformation

Step into a world of contemplation and self-discovery, through movement, chanting, breathwork and meditation. Danielle will beckon you on a journey that begins with Sanskrit mantras that will wash over your energetic body, cleansing and shifting your internal landscape; she’ll incorporate concepts of ancient yogic traditions to help bring greater meaning and understanding to yoga asana pranayama practices. Danielle will serve actively as her healing hands guide students to ensure maximal alignment. The evenings will conclude with a meditation  tailored to the needs of the participants, enabling full integration of the evening experience.

Monthly: 1st & 3d Tuesdays ۰ 90 minutes

Registration Required

Students are encouraged to bring personal yoga mats, backjack chairs, blankets and/or water bottles to ensure comfort, and journals. All classes take place at The Hall Center. Ample area parking. 

Address: 406 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Meet Danielle Karuna

Known for her intuitive abilities, as well as the ability to tap into the student’s needs in ensuring a healthy and happy mind, body and spirit,  Danielle was on the cutting edge of yoga delivery in New York and a favorite teacher there for many years. She brings her healing touch, warm demeanor, loving energy and yogini wisdom to LA, where she offers in-home-and-office personalized yoga and wellness sessions by appointment. She’ll draw upon her years of experience as a Jivamukti Yoga Teacher in facilitating Yoga offerings at The Hall Center that may include asanas, pranayama, chanting and meditation ~ infused always with compassion. We hope you join us!

Meditations for Optimal Health

This new series of meditations at the Hall Center explores the attainment of Optimal Health through the maintenance of a healthy body, mind and spirit. Positive thoughts and feelings as well as a positive outlook on life can heal you and directly improve your immune system, youthfulness and vitality. Unfortunately the opposite is true as well – it is said that 90% of doctor visits are related to stress. It is therefore up to us to tend the garden in which we want to live.

In these guided meditations you will learn proven techniques to cultivate healthier & higher states of consciousness as well as how to manage negative states of mind.  Join us for Meditations for Optimal Health and turn the garden of your mind into a lush oasis of joy and happiness.

Monthly: 2d & 4th Thursdays ۰ 1 Hour

Registration Required 

(Next Classes ~ Thursdays, March  9 & 23)

Peter Oppermann has practiced mindfulness meditation for over 20 years and has studied with some of the most renowned meditation teachers in the world. In addition, Peter has also received professional training and certifications in other modalities such as Holotropic Breathwork, Kripalu and Kundalini Yoga and Awakening Coaching. Peter is currently based in Los Angeles where he teaches workshops and coaches personal clients internationally.

Wanderlust Hollywood Is Coming!

March 1, 2017

And here’s a sampling of what’s soon-to-happen. 

Re-Imagine Your Truth – An IN-Q Experience

Day-long creative writing conference 

Saturday, March 4 / 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST

Explore more facets of your unique creative voice and connect with others at this transformational day of storytelling and poetry workshops with National Poetry Slam Champion and multi-platinum winning songwriter, IN-Q. The day also includes a guided meditation with Light Watkins, followed by an Omni-breath session with Rabia Hayek, yoga, and the powerful discussion with special guest speaker Sean Stephenson, who will change the way you look at the life you live.

Jai Uttal Roots, Rock, Rama! Album Release Concert

Sat, March 11 // 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM PST

Wanderlust Hollywood is proud to present North American kirtanwallah Jai Uttal performing songs from his new double album. A fresh take on kirtan, his new “Roots, Rock, Rama” album fuses reggae, rock, folk, and Brazilian music making for a sacred dance of the devas. Participate in devotional call and response and experience deep peace and spiritual insight through the sacred sound current. Come together to dive deep with Jai and the Southern California bhakti community.

Teacher Training intensive:

Radical Freedom: The Alchemy of Presence & Tantric Meditation Intensive with Scott Schwenk

February 24–March 24 / Fridays from 1:00–6:00PM

In all forms of Alchemy, fire is present. Within each human being, behind all the thoughts, body sensations, and emotions is a spark of dynamic awareness which is free from conditioning, and the source of joy, love, and prolific innovation and creativity. This tantric meditation intensive is deep training in consciously living. 

Heart of Devotion Workshop with Krishna Das

Sunday, April 30 // 3:00–6:00PM

With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das has been called yoga’s “rock star.” Unite with fellow seekers and experience the power of group call and response chanting. No experience necessary. KD will also share personal stories from his years on the path and take questions from the group. 

For more information on all Wanderlust Hollywood events, please visit: http://wanderlusthollywood.com/events

 

HEAL: On demand doctor visits in your home!

WOW!

Heal is here! It’s an app that provides on-demand doctor visits to your very own home. Think UberEats for doctors! Download Heal for iPhone and Android to have access to licensed, highly-qualified physicians wherever you are.*

The Breakdown

  When to Use Heal  

Simple Pricing 

The wide-range team of doctors are board-certified medical professionals who are vetted by Heal to ensure they provide the best quality, in-home service. The best part is that you and/or your loved one doesn’t have to go through the inconvenience of being taken outside the home and exposed to other sick patients in the waiting room or hospital. In fact, a recent study revealed that 71 percent of emergency room / urgent care visits do not require immediate attention, or are preventable with proper outpatient care.

*Current access area include: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and San Diego. 

*Appointment hours: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m./7 days a week

 

        

The Key to Reaching CrossFit Champion Performance: REHBAND

Balance Board

This BALANCE BOARD is kicking my ass.

A unique, patented balance board for improving strength and coordination. Used for prevention and rehabilitation of foot or knee joint injuries.
But really my whole family is loving it. YEP. My kids are all over this thing. It’s not your run of the mill balance board. This one is first of all extremely challenging, second of all, fantastic for rehab. Check here for the USA store locater!

With 60 years of R&D experience, one foot in medical science and one foot in the sports field, Rehband knows how to enable the full potential of everyone from the fitness enthusiast to the fitness professional. With a list of world known CrossFit Champions including Rich Froning, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, Annie Thorisdottir and Josh Bridges, Rehband helps the fittest athletes in the world realize their full potential.

The NOW: Massage Boutique Opens in Silver Lake Restore Your Body. Reset Your Soul.

February 27, 2017

The NOW, a Los Angeles based massage boutique, heads east, opening its third location on the hottest stretch of Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. The massage boutique, which has quickly become the most sought-after new wellness destination for locals and globe-trotting influencers alike, reinvents the way people think and experience massage by creating a luxury service in a convenient, affordable, and accessible way.

The divine, affordable menu has been improved and is totally customizable – offering enhancements depending on each clients preference and wellness needs. They’ve got your heat therapy, deep tissue, muscle recovery gel and hydrating eye masks. For more spiritual and sensory experiences, The NOW is incorporating crystal-healing foot soaks and aromatherapy add-ons.   Check this link for details and prices.

With their goal to service Los Angeles and beyond, doors open on the east side this month, answering the demand of their clientele that spans the city. In keeping with the other two locations, The NOW is a quiet haven that sets the perfect scene for resetting and unwinding. Designed to feel like an oasis in the city, the interiors are inspired by nature, with elements reminiscent of Tulum.

Features exclusive to Silver Lake include their handmade crystal grid installation comprised of 300 quartz, citrine and Smokey quartz crystals. The space reflects their signature look by incorporating a hammock, two swings made from raw wood, and an exclusive water feature. In other words, you will want to move in.

The expansive retail space will feature their upcoming line of home goods, candles, diffusers, custom pillows, handmade ceramics and Gara Danielle x The NOW jewelry in addition to the best holistic beauty and wellness products that are carefully sourced globally.

Pricing starts at $35 for a 25 minute massage, $60 for a 50 minute massage and $90 for an 80 minute massage

  • The Journey Room featuring 6 chairs is a social space focusing on the head and foot massage (seated massage)
  • The Moment Room featuring 11 rooms is a private yet communal space for full-body massage (table massage)

The NOW Silver Lake
3329 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323 922 6007
www.thenowmassage.com