Joy and Vitality Centre
163 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Unit 1106 T2C 5E1 Calgary, AB, Canada

BBQ season best seller What is a Salt Block? A Salt Block is a solid piece of Himalayan Pink Salt, harvested from the Himalayan mountains. A salt block can be used on a BBQ or stovetop, or in an oven, to cook foods. Or it can be used cold to cure meats, or as a presentation plate. When you use a salt block, your food will absorb a delicate crust of salt on its surface. How do you use a Salt Block?... To cook on a salt block it must be heated very slowly, gradually increasing the temperature, until it is very hot (eg 220C). It can then be used to sear meats, seafood or vegetables. Salt blocks can also be chilled to very low temperatures. They are then a pretty serving plate for cold seafood, sushi, meats or cheeses adding a slightly salty crust to the food, as well as keeping the food cold. Foods like gravlax and jerky can also be cured on a salt block How to Care for a Salt Block Salt blocks are easy to look after. Once the block is back to room temperature, simply scrub it with warm water (no detergent), dry it with a tea towel, and then leave it to completely air dry. Once completely dry, store in air tight packaging (eg plastic wrap). Open 10-8

How can Craniosacral Therapy CST treatments relief the pain? We, as CST practitioners can decrease the pain patterns by accessing the cranial bones and the fluids of the body. The aim is interrupting the vicious cycle in which pain is shut down (by drugs) but never healed. Even if briefly, the body during an CST treatment finds its way to a balanced nervous activity which will bring relief first for a short time and slowly for a longer one. The body has a way to heal it ...self if we know how to guide it. While the focus of CST is to uncover the source of the problem, symptom relief also is achieved. The length of time and number of sessions needed is extremely variable and depends, among other factors, on the complex layers of injury and trauma that may mask the original cause of the problem as well as the body’s defense mechanisms. Due to its gentleness and effectiveness, many people include CST as a component in their personal wellness programs. They report having more energy, sleeping better and being sick less often. Craniosacral Therapy releases these tensions thereby creating relaxation and self correction. Tanis Leblanc has been a Craniosacral Therapist for 15 years. She has studied with the Upledger Institute from Miami and went on to learn Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy from New Zealand, as well. 60 min 125.00 in person in the Himalayan Salt Room (with Halotherapy) RMT WORKING WITH ALL BENEFITS! Book your session - https://joyandvitalitycentre.ca/craniosacral-therapy-servi/

What exactly is Carnelian anyway??? Carnelian provides courage and general physical strength and stamina and corresponds to the Sacral Chakra.

We all need a bit of Ashwaganda in our daily routine Open 10-8

Through the daily pressures we are often made to feel guilty to be overwhelmed and say you need space. We all need those days, I call them recharge battery days. Allow yourself to have these days. Allow the comfort food (unless you have medical reasons for a strict food diet). ... Allow yourself to hide away for a moment. Allow yourself to relax. Most importantly, allow yourself to take care of yourself. Reiki helps to promote harmony and balance. It is an effective, non invasive energy healing modality that enhances the body’s natural healing ability whilst energising and promoting overall wellness. Reiki works directly on restoring balance on all levels and works directly on the problem and condition instead of just masking or relieving symptoms. Book your session (we offer Reiki for kids, teens and adults) - https://joyandvitalitycentre.ca/reiki-service-calgary/

We work through and receive so much in our subconscious dream states and this is a tea blend for sipping before bed to help relax into a healthy sleep where those workings can be encouraged, more easily accessed and remembered. Herbs for mental clarity & recall, relaxation and calming and to promote an open and vivid dream exploration Great for peaceful sleep and the intention of healing work during that sleep!

"Licorice is considered a nootropic agent, which is a substance that acts on the mind, improving cerebral circulation and enhancing memory and mental function. It is excellent added to formulas intended to benefit the brain and mental functioning, improve memory, clarity, concentration and focus. It is said to help harmonize the body/mind/spirit connection." - Way of the Wild Heart/ Gail Faith Edwards Stop by, open 10-8

Top 5 Essential Oils for Hormonal Acne & How to Use Hormonal imbalances play a big role in causing acne for many people, from teenagers to adults. Find out how to use essential oils for hormonal acne and how they work. There are certain essential oils that are actually known to be female hormone balancers, the top two being clary sage and geranium. They regulate hormonal function, support the hormonal glands and correct hormonal imbalances....Continue reading

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Spiritual Wellness Wednesday Healing with the Fairies Oracle

Remember the saying ‘eat the rainbow?’ You’ve might of heard that so often during your childhood since the colors in our foods actually have many direct health benefits! Let’s explore them together Share to assist others

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May you have the BEST Friday Ever

Ahhhhhhh the beauty of essential oils Looking for oils - stop by :)

if you're one of the people in the crowd that's trying to cut down on your caffeine intake but can't sacrifice the energy boost, it can be hard to put that cup down. But instead of trying to cut out coffee completely, you might want to consider some coffee alternatives that will still wake you up Open 10-8

Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Healing is a powerful energetic cleansing and healing modality! This powerful energetic healing therapeutic treatment will bring a sense of peace, ease, and energetic release. Participant will lay down in an effort to allow the healing sound vibrations of the crystal singing bowls to travel through their auric field and subtle energetic body.... Sessions are held in the Himalayan Salt Cave in order to completely revitalize your immune system, relieve soreness and inflammation, as well as improve circulation halotherapy to promote detoxification and balance, as well as assisting the chakras in breaking up any stuck or stagnant energies within the body. Now is the time to invest in yourself and your path towards healing! Sergei is Licensed VSA Sound Therapists. Private Sound Bath Treatment- done in the Salt Cave with Halotherapy to ensure maximum benefits, safety and relaxation. Call us (403) 452-51-83 to book your session. Learn more-> https://joyandvitalitycentre.ca/privatemeditation-soundbat/

Supported supine gomukasana (reclined cow face pose)

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life. 5 natural sleep aids to help you win your battle with insomnia St Johns Worth’s- May promote sleep by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression whic...h are related to sleep disorders. Valerian - Used for centuries for it’s ability to induce sleep. Research suggest valerian may be as effective as pharmaceuticals, without the side effects. Passion Flower - Known for its calming effect which promotes sleep. California Poppy - The official state flower of California, California Poppy promotes relaxation and is traditionally used to treat insomnia. Kava - Commonly used as an alternative to pharmaceutical for due to its calming effects. How to make your herbal tea infusion: Drop a teaspoon of loose tea into your French press, add in a cup of hot water, close the lid and let it steep. Herbal infusions need the most steeping (5 to 30 minutes). Eugenia will be happy to blend you a tea that would work for you. Open 10-8, stop by

So I (Eugenia) thought I'd do an intro to adaptogens post for you! A little history lesson for ya : Herbs have been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine in India and in Traditional Chinese Medicine, however, the term "adaptogen" actually wasn't coined until 1947 when Soviet scientists studying the substances noticed their ability to help the body "adapt" to stress. Today, they're increasingly being accepted by Western Medicine as more research is published showing... the benefits. As with anything though, as something becomes popular, you'll start to see it everywhere from in your coffee to sprinkled in your smoothie. But what do these adaptogens do exactly and which ones would be best for you? I gave you a quick low-down on some popular ones. And short answer is that no-we all don't need all of them. Some are more calming and others are more stimulating depending on our needs. Have you ever tried adaptogens? Did you notice any benefits from them? Let me know! And as you know we carry every item I have mentioned above (for your convenience- powders, loose leaf, capsules, tablets, tea bags). I’ll be happy to assist you

How Does a Himalayan Salt Lamp Work? Good question! We know the body needs salt for things like hydration, electrolyte balance, proper blood pressure regulation and for the nervous system. But all of these benefits come from consuming the salt internally (which I also do). Most of us aren’t eating our salt lamps right? So the benefits come from another property of salt. Salt is naturally hygroscopic, which means it attracts water molecules to itself. The theory goes that sal...t lamps attract water molecules in the air. Since water in the air can also hold allergens, pollutants and even bacteria, these substances get attracted to the lamp too. The heated salt lamp supposedly dries out the water vapor, leaving the particles attached to the salt. For this reason, many sources recommend wiping down the salt lamp with a cloth a few times a week to clean it. You need to have at least one Himalayan salt lamp for yourself. You can also buy them as present to your friends and family :) Open 10-8

Amazing News Starting January we will be offering Craniosacral therapy (CST). What is Craniosacral Therapy? is a gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity. Stay tuned

Zoom Event! 2021 - will be amazing!

New on our shelves herbal teabags- more than 50 herbs now in tea bags

As the temperatures dip, here is how you can keep warm with some of our favourite hot beverages, which are not only delicious but also nutritious and best of all require very little prep time! And we have all the ingredients for this delish drinks :-)

Welcome Capricorn Season Capricorn carries the energy of the masterful, the controlled and the determined. Practical in pursuit and always pragmatic in thought, Capricorn season brings us the motion to put the base structural building in place for the dreams of the next year to grow upon. Security feels very important to us here and we want it for everyone. Especially with this new Aquarius Saturn Energy, we are feeling the humanity and needed to come up with real, prac...tical solutions that aid our planet. Community focus is going to be the heart of so much of our deep work this next year and we are slowly but strongly working for the collective. Under Capricorn we have a tendency to feel inspired by leaders and authority figures as we want to embody all the leadership qualities, remember to allow yourself to be that figure to yourself and to trust your own inner compass. Be your own guide and don’t hand power over to someone who inspires. We also see father figure healing or reviewing under Capricorn energy, this masculine energy helps us to touch our inner divine masculine. Divine masculine is leadership through love and compassion and empathy, not the power and control hierarchy. This energy plans and elevates community through inspiring and critical thought. We acknowledge our insecurities and triggers and work on them. 10th house energy is where our legacy lives. The place we’ve achieved in the physical sense, like promotions, fame, and achievement. We review our satisfaction in these arenas here and make the plans to shift towards the legacy we desire for our lives. How do you use your power and those achievements? Are you a kind and compassionate leader? Have your ambitions clouded your heart? We look for these balances here and can refocus. What is your most treasured goal and how do you work towards it each day? Happy Cap Season all!

Red Sage white sage dipped in dragon’s blood resin which has been used medicinally for years. Promotes: power and courage Open 10-8

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama -- Alternate Nostril Breathing Sit in a comfortable asana and gently close your right nostril with your thumb. Inhale through your left nostril, then close it with your ring or little finger. Open and exhale slowly through the right nostril. Keep the right nostril open, inhale, then close it, and open and exhale slowly through the left. This is one cycle. Repeat 3 to 5 times, then return to your normal breathing pattern. Traditionally Nadi Shodhana inc...ludes breath retention, fixed ratio breathing, and mudras. For beginning pranayama students, it's best to focus only on the inhalations and exhalations. Benefits: *Lowers heart rate and reduces stress and anxiety *Said to synchronize the two hemispheres of the brain *Said to purify the subtle energy channels (nadis) of the body so the prana flows more easily during pranayama practice

What a transformation Brow lamination Lifts your brows to create perfection & lasts 6-8 weeks. Book your appointment --------> https://joyandvitalitycentre.ca/eyelashextentions-brow-ser/

We’ve all wondered how we can eat and drink our food at the same time. They said it could never be done. Well they never had a Berry Happiness Power Bowl. It’s thick yummy smoothie at the base with granola, fresh fruits, and superfoods on top. Stop by open 10

The response to last weeks was so beautiful, thank you so much for loving this unique divining style, it’s my most precious way to connect! What herb caught your attention 1st?... (Left to right) - Bay, Frankincense or Green Tea? Comment below

This one's echinacea root, rose hip shells, usnea, astragalus & cordyceps - perfect tea for the Fall Season All of these herbs have an effect on the immune system in slightly different ways and the synergistic combination of them is typical of most herbal medicine blends, the herbal actions come together in a gently stimulating and modulating way. Rose hips suggested uses include as a rich source of Vitamin C, with about 1700-2000 mg per 100 g in dried product; remed...y for rheumatoid arthritis; reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis; helps the immune system to fight off foreign invaders and out of control cells; facilitates fat metabolism. Usnea is used for weight loss, pain relief, fever control, and wound healing; and to make phlegm easier to cough up. Usnea is also used directly on the skin. Astragalus is used to protect and support the immune system, preventing colds and upper respiratory infections, lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes, and protecting the liver. Astragalus has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Echinacea is a group of flowering plants used as a popular herbal remedy. They're linked to many health benefits, such as reduced inflammation, improved immunity and lower blood sugar levels. In this blend the plants encourage the immune system to do its job in a natural and supported way whilst not over stimulating. I reccomend this infusion to drink daily as part of your daily health strategy along with good food and exercise. Stop by for any herbs - we have them all in stock

Edmontonians starting to receive their Ultimate Wellness Subscription Boxes - January - Detox! Thank you so much everyone who signed up <3

New on our shelves Expanding our Medicinal Hot Chocolates Line. Made with : Organic Raw Cacao, Coconut milk, Ashwaganda, Dates, Beet Powder, Tart Cherry, Vanilla, Golden Cane Sugar, , Reishi and Chaga Medicinal Mushrooms. Tastes just like hot chocolate great way to add adoptogens :)

Need to boost your mood? Massage can help we have Licensed Therapists ready to melt the stress away.... Massage Therapy (RMT) it’s not a luxury it’s a necessity Book your appointment with our AMAZING Stacey! https://joyandvitalitycentre.ca/massage-therapy/

Happy Monday, Happy Winter Solstice, Happy New Week with Eugenia

Crystal Tips Selenite is a powerful stone with a tender nature. It reminds us of just how delicate strength can be. A crown and upper chakra stone with a fine vibration, this magical crystal instills deep peace within and around us.... From this place of bliss and enhanced clarity, Selenite works to grant us access to enhanced telepathy, angelic consciousness, higher guidance and our light body. Selenite carries within it the imprint of all that’s happened in the world, and is designed to bring to surface for us, all that needs resolving in it. In this doing, it encourages us to make use of the divine guidance it links us with, in service of others. Work with Selenite in your home, on your body and for clearing other crystals. Stop by for Crystal sets open 10-8

HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE On Monday the 21st, the night is longest in the northern hemisphere. This is new moon energy. reflect This is a great time to meditate, stretch/practise yoga, journal, and listen to your intuition. Read, do a tarot pull, go slow.... All about winter, the season to light many many candles... Direction - north Element - water Sound - groaning Colour - blue Mental state - courage Stress emotion - fear, afraid of commitment Energy - potential, the future "Under the Chinese five-element system, each element corresponds to a season (with early and late summer being split into two), so season changes such as the solstice have far-reaching, profound effects. Winter is water - in all its engulfing, mysterious glory. It's a time to embrace stillness, celebrate sensitivities, let the tears flow, and address the senses that lie beneath the surface. It's a moment to look within, conserve energy, and take on the liquid's ability to mould to any vessel. Energetically, winter is yin (feminine and fluid) as opposed to yang (masculine and domineering). It is a slow time to conserve your strength. According to Chinese medicine, water corresponds to the kidneys and bladder, which are linked to the systems that cleanse and moderate what we discard from the body. Metaphorically, this is our cue to gain clarity and get rid of anything not serving us. It's also a time of profound planning. Similar to the new-moon phase, it is a blank canvas on which to manifest your intentions, get clear on what you want, and prepare to bring your dreams to life." -The Spirit Almanac, Emma Loewe & Lindsay Kellner See more

Daily Reminder Everyone has a guardian angel who has been with them in all their past lifetimes and will be there in all the lifetimes to come. So know that you are never alone and never will be alone. Just a huge reminder that there is always help and support available to you. Your guardian angel is with you now and is here to aid you in all of your endeavours. In order to fully receive their support, first ask for it, then surrender to the process. Know that whatever u...nfolds will be for your highest good. Take a deep breath, let it out slowly, say this prayer and then keep reading: Thank you angels for revealing to me what I need to know!