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February 2009
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We are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary this month. Along with that, we have 20 years of service to our community. First we were Reiki Acupressure Massage and Health Etc., then Sugi Studios and now Sugi Health and Fitness and the Sugi School of Health and Fitness.

At the beginning, many people thought we were crazy to invest ourselves in such an alternative lifestyle. All along we believed this fortune that we got at a local Chinese restaurant just last week:

"Only one who attempts the absurd
can achieve the impossible."

So, with 20 years and counting, we say "Thank you!" for believing in us and walking this glorious path of wellness.

The weather is beckoning us out to the garden early this year. The chickens are already greeting us earlier in the day with fresh eggs. It's a great time to clear out the old and prepare for the new. Start those little seedlings in the hope of a delicious summer garden. Take walks to enjoy the green hills while they last. Look at your life and discover everything that you have to be grateful for and share it with someone dear to you.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Head, Face and Jaw - SugiTouch Training
 
Advanced Studies, Career Opportunities
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SugiTouch is a unique array of simple techniques for increasing the communication between the mind and body.

In this workshop you will learn about the importance of a free-moving head for long-term health. The head is central to all of our activities and, therefore, influences all of our movements and actions. You will also gain an understanding of the connections between jaw health and the health of the eyes, teeth, overall tension and general mood.

  • Change the mood through changing the facial muscles
  • Exercises to relieve jaw and facial tensions
  • Techniques for helping yourself and others
  • Relieve physical tensions through improving the jaw
  • Improve general appearance of the face
Join Ofer for an amazing experience at this weekend workshop. Discover SugiTouch! See what this highly effective neuro-muscular technique holds for you.

Sat. & Sun., February 21 - 22
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$240
Registration deadline February 14
Pleasant Hill

To register, contact Ofer at Ofer@SugiHealth.com.
Or call 925.934.3120.
Late registrants can join in the second month of the training (March 21 - 22).


A Course in Miracles
 
Enjoy peace of mind
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A Course in Miracles is a spiritual practice that provides practical tools for attaining peace of mind.

Wednesdays, Jan. 14 - Feb. 18, skip Feb. 25, continuing in March.
7 - 8:30pm
Fee: $120 for 6 weeks
You are welcome to begin this course midstream and pay $20 per class.
Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek

We will spend each week discussing the lessons in the workbook from A Course in Miracles. Weekly practice at home will be required for attaining the most benefit from this class.

To purchase the book go to the Sugi store at http://www.sugihealth.info/store.php or to your local bookstore.

Everyone is welcome in this class. No previous experience necessary.

Please contact Amy at 925.934.3120 for class location.


Reiki
 
An Effective Self-Help Tool
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The Reiki I workshop connects the student to the Reiki energy, provides tools for first aid and skills for self-treatment and supporting loved ones.

Reiki II offers a continuation of study with the life-changing benefits of Reiki.

Amy's Workshop Schedule below:

Introduction to Reiki
Free at Harvest House in Concord
Sunday, February 8, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
To register, call 925.676.2305.

Reiki I
March 12 - 15(Registration deadline Fri. March 6)
(Th./Fri. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., and Sat./Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.)
Pleasant Hill
$200

Reiki II
March 5, 7, 8
Thu. 7 - 9 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 11a.m. - 4 p.m.
$500
Registration deadline, Fri. Feb. 27
Pleasant Hill
To register, contact Amy at 925.934.3120

Reiki Night

If you already have taken Reiki, you may enjoy getting together with others once or twice a month to practice Reiki with other Reiki enthusiasts.
Our next gathering will be on Sunday, February 8. Potluck from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.and Reiki from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please let Amy know ahead of time what you will be attending.

Contact Amy at amy@SugiHealth.com to get on the Reiki email list.


Workshops to Inspire Good Health
 
At Harvest House
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Introduction to Reiki - Free!
Sunday, February 8, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

To register, call 925.676.2305

15 Minutes of Relief
Relieve neck, shoulder and back tension. 15 minutes for only $5!
Friday, February 13, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
First come, first serve.

At Harvest House, 2395 Monument Blvd., Concord


Discount Programs
 
Healthy Movement Evaluations
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Family Discount Program
For Moms and Dads with kids under the age of 18. Kids are welcome to use this program, too! $70 for one hour or pay for two at a time only $120 for a further discount of $10 per session.
To schedule your appointment with Amy call 925.934.3120. Remember to mention the discount program of your choice.

Healthy Movement Evaluation
Ofer is now offering an opportunity for you to learn about the quality of your movement and how it is affecting your health. A full evaluation takes about 20 minutes and is done in standing, sitting and lying down on the back, belly and sides. This is a complimentary service for new clients only.

To schedule your appointment with Ofer call 925.934.3120.

Sixty for Sixty!
This program offers people over 60 relief from stress, aches and pains for only $60 a session (regularly $85).
To schedule your appointment with Amy call 925.934.3120. Remember to mention the discount program of your choice.


Tools for Healthy Living
 
Understanding Mind and Body Relationship
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February, the month of love. What a great time to focus on giving yourself more love and compassion. Then you will have plenty to spread to others! Open the fourth chakra, the heart center, by following this exercise:

  1. Lay on your back, with the knees bent or on a pillow.
  2. Be especially comfortable and place a pillow under your head and cover yourself with a blanket.
  3. Close your eyes, place both hands on your chest over the heart.
  4. Take three deep breaths reaching deep into the groin area and spreading upward to the neck.
  5. Bring your awareness to the center of the chest under your hands.
  6. Imagine a beautiful flower just beginning to bloom. Notice its size, shape and color.
  7. As the flower blooms, take another deep, full body breath.
  8. Expand your image into a field of glorious flowers in a backdrop of velvety green grass.
  9. Feel the expansion of your heart throughout your body.
  10. Return your focus to the heart center. Allow a vibrant green to fill your chest as you take another deep breath and open your eyes.

There are many ways to view the relationship between the mind and body. They are an intertwined expression of the deepest parts of ourselves. We like to encourage people to become aware of the ways that the body reflects our personal issues, as a reflection of what we feel and our attitudes in life. This awareness can assist us in gaining a deeper understanding of our experiences as cause and effect. The different parts of the body also carry symbolic expression.


NanoGreens, NanoPro, NanOmega
 
Enjoy Optimal Health
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NanoGreens10
You'll find the full spectrum of phyto-nutrients in the NanoGreens formula at only 50 calories per serving.

Get the best high potency nutrients that re-energize you!
$49.95 for 30 servings.

NanoPro
Pure Whey protein isolate from colostrum is the highest biological value of all proteins. NanoPro includes lactose enzymes to minimize lactose intolerance.

Delicious vanilla flavored NanoPro

  • balances stress hormones and sleep chemicals
  • improves the immune system
  • supports a healthy heart and gastro-intestinal function
$39.95 for 30 servings

NanOmega3
Get all of your omegas in one well-balanced formula. No more fishy tasting gels.
$34.95 for 30 servings

Call Amy to order yours today! 925.934.3120.


Baby Greens with Fresh Pomegranate
 
A Winter Salad to Enjoy
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This amazingly simple salad brightens any winter day. I created a mix of greens from my garden, the wild miner's lettuce growing on my property and mixed greens fresh from the farmer's market.

Mixed baby greens
Fresh pomegranate seeds
Goat cheese
Freshly chopped dill
Sliced Persian cucumber
Pimento-stuffed Green olives, sliced
Your favorite vinagrette or a sprinkling of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt

Wash the greens and break large pieces into bite-sized pieces. Pour clean greens in to an attractive bowl. Slice the cucumbers and place in a layer around the edge of the greens.Sprinkle the sliced green olives over the cucumber. Place a handful of jem-like pomegranate seeds in the center of the lettuce. Crumble the goat cheese all over the bowl of veggies. Sprinkle liberally with freshly copped dill. Dress each serving individually.





As always, we are committed to serving you in your quest for wellness - please let us know how we can assist you! Thank you for being part of Sugi Health and Fitness!

Peace and Health,

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Sugi Health and Fitness

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