When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is correct medicine is of no need.
~Ayurvedic Proverb
Inner Peace. Outer Health. Ageless Living.
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We are wishing everyone a Happy and Safe Fourth of July!
In honor of Memorial Day, we at DoshaCare would like to send a special THANKS to the past and present women and men that have served our country. We also would like to take the time to remember the ones that have lost their lives while doing so. We appreciate you and bless you all! We salute YOU!
Relax. Rejuvenate. Renew…
Today is the last day everyone! The International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference, Las Vegas is well under the way and we would love for you to come visit our booth!
Don’t forget to mention that you heard about us through our blog and receive a free gift!
Hope to see you there!
We wanted to wish our founder Patty Schmucker a very Happy Birthday!!! Patty we hope you enjoy your day and living today AGELESSLY!
Relax. Rejuvenate. Renew…
Entering its 19th year, International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference, Las Vegas is the largest spa conference and exposition in the nation. It is the perfect venue to network and relax with peers, renew your passion and rejuvenate! Who wouldn’t want that type of environment?! Its like one super spa and guess who will be there-DoshaCare!
Experience our DoshaCare booth at the conference, mention that you heard about us through our Blog, and receive a FREE gift! Now how’s that for a spa-tabulous time?!
Hope to see you there!
DoshaCare’s New Years Resolution: Meditate
How does meditation lead to healthier, more radiant skin?
Now that the holidays are behind us, we can all take a deep, cleansing breath and begin the New Year with a new commitment – to make meditation part of our skincare ritual. Meditation is truly one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. It restores the body, cleanses the mind, feeds the spirit and, yes, even makes for healthier skin.
Meditation is simply a time for quiet reflection and relaxation, allowing your body a chance to rest and recharge. If you commit to making meditation a regular part of your day and, by extension, your life, you will experience profound changes – inside and out.
Rest and deep relaxation is the best and most efficient mechanism for strengthening our immune system. Remember that our immune system is a powerful natural pharmacy, supplying our bodies with vital vitamins and nutrients. This, in turn, translates into visibly healthier skin, not to mention higher energy levels, greater mental clarity and a state of overall wellbeing. When we talk about authentic beauty at DoshaCare, we mean taking a holistic approach to beauty — caring for ourselves on the inside as well as the outside. Meditation is one of the most effective ways we can sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Incorporate five to thirty minutes twice a day every day for the next 30 days. No expectations. No judgement. No distractions. This can, and should, be a very simple process. No need for fanfare or elaborate ceremony. Just find a quiet place where you feel safe and allow yourself to relax. Admittedly, this may be easier for some than for others. If you’re new at this, start with shorter time intervals and work your way up. If done consistently, even short periods of relaxation can make a profound difference.
As you begin to quiet your body and mind, stay focused on one point of reference – for example, your pattern of breathing or, perhaps, the temperature of the room, anything as long as you give it your undivided attention. If you find random thoughts or sensations are distracting you, gently and effortlessly bring your attention back to your focal point. Again, do not judge yourself. Over time, you will develop the capacity to reach a deeper, restful state sooner, and for a longer period of time.
Remember, there is no right or wrong way to meditate. Your mind and body will dictate what it needs. Your experience may be different each time, depending on how you’re feeling that day or what’s happening in your life. You might find one of several things could result: you may fall asleep, which is a sign your body needed that period of rest; your brain may have a hard time shutting down, which is its way of downloading (you may sleep better that night because of this); or your body may easily slip into a restful, peaceful semi-conscious state.
After all the holiday shopping, bargain hunting and gift exchanging, remember that meditation is truly one of the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves.
Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But, hopefully, your skin is not. The hustle and bustle of these action-packed days makes us all wish for a few more silent nights. As jingle bells are ringing and angels are singing, it becomes all the more important to take care of ourselves and take stock of our lives.
At DoshaCare, we have just what Santa ordered. Keep shining through the holiday season by following these eight enlightening pathways to a healthier, happier, more radiant you:
1. Rituals: Rejuvenate the mind and body with a daily ritual that allows you to honor and respect who you are, and your contribution to the world.
The simplest ritual can help you honor yourself – brushing your hair, applying lotion or taking a moment to look at your reflection in a mirror.
2. Routine: Develop a consistent pattern to rise and retire each day. Ask yourself how much sleep you need each night and identify one change that might help you achieve a more consistent pattern in your daily routine.
3. Self Massage: Digest, transform and nourish the body by loosening and releasing the vital life energy fluids moving throughout the body. Try using a dry brush on your skin to soften skin and stimulate blood flow.
4. Quiet Reflection: Daily reflection and meditation allows you to observe yourself and determine whether what you carry from the past is serving you in the present. Take five minutes to close your eyes and sit quietly. Focus on the air as it moves in and out of your nose.
5. Daily Exercise: Movement balances the mind, body and spirit. Explore the form of exercise that best serves you. Don’t forget to stretch and focus on breathing.
6. Vibrant Foods: Our bodies need healthy, natural, dense foods to serve as the raw building materials for energy and functionality. Choose foods that are organic, whenever possible, and that offer protection from the elements and nutrients that support the immune system. Experiment with eating foods that represent the 6 senses of taste: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent.
7. Hydration: Drink water and eat liquid-based foods throughout the day to keep the metabolism working. The clearer the liquid, the better.
8. Affirmations: Our thoughts create reality. A conscious choice to live a happy, healthy life will trigger the immune system to release hormones that invigorate and feed every cell of the body. Visualize the future you want, and carry it with you throughout your journey. You can even write down your goal on a piece of paper and look at it every day over a period of 21 days to keep you motivated.
Have a happy, healthy, radiant holiday season.
Discover Your Authentic Radiance
Education Series
Five Session – Timeless Treasures
Healthy Ayurvedic Treats Served At Each Session
Session 1- Thursday, September 24 – 7-8:30pm – Complimentary
Introduction to DoshaCare Ayurvedic Skincare. Explore the opportunity to achieve authentic radiant skin. If you are a salon professional, involved in a Yoga Studio or alternative health practitioner, or have a high end beauty boutique, explore the business opportunity with DoshaCare. Learn the fun and simple way to teach men and woman how to create inner peace, outer health and ageless living.
Session 2 – Thursday, October 1st – 7-8:30pm
Introduction to Ayurveda and How it Relates to Your Skin with Dr. Mark Vinick
Learn about the 5000 year old tradition of medicine from India-Ayurveda and why different people have differing types of skin; dry, sensitive, and moist. Understand simple and basic diet and lifestyle choices for harmony, balance and authentic radiance.
Dr. Mark Vinick successfully treats a variety of conditions based on his extensive knowledge of both modern and ancient healing sciences, and incorporates the best of numerous healing modalities. He is Board Certified in three multidisciplinary specialties: Pain Management, Anti-aging Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine.
Session 3 – Thursday, October 8th – 7-8:30pm
Holistic Dentistry –An Integrated Health Approach with Dr. Jerry Bottomley
Your mouth and teeth are essential to overall health. Dr. Bottomley’s holistic approach to dentistry blends traditional western medicine with various forms of eastern thought, alternative healing modalities and possibilities. Learn how your belief systems, dental situation, overall health, and personal circumstances play a part in ones authentic radiant health.
Dr. Jerry Bottomley has extensive post-graduate training in cosmetic, reconstructive and implant dentistry. Dr. Bottomley’s personal philosophy is a holistic integrated approach to dental care that includes understanding of Eastern and Western medical knowledge.
Session 4 – Thursday, October 22nd – 7-8:30pm
Discover and Explore – Business as Spiritual Practice with Susie Bottomley
What if we are Spiritual Beings having a human experience? What if that spiritual nature has been banned from the board rooms of our world and the bottom line is reflecting that loss? What if every choice/decision took into account the highest good for all concerned and released our agendas to that purpose?
Susie Bottomley has a Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She is sharing her personal journey of integration; tools, books, people, events and life experiences.
Session 5 – Thursday, November 5th – 7-8:30pm
8 Fold Paths to Authentic Radiance from the Inside Out with Patty Schmucker
What we put on the surface of our skin is one small element of discovering our authentic radiance. Inspired by the traditions of Ayurveda, Patty will share a western approach to inner peace, outer health and ageless living.
Patty Schmucker is Founder of DoshaCare, Customized Ayurvedic Skin Care. She began her career as a licensed esthetician and has studied and developed Ayurvedic products and traditions for decades
$25 per Class or $60 for the Series (Session 1 is Complimentary)
All Classes Hosted at the Harmony Works Art & Soul Center
1705 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
For information and reservation 310-802-7880 or info@doshacare.com
www.doshacare.com www.harmony-works.com
DoshaCare Discovey Kit
We are pleased to announce the released of the DoshaCare Discovery Kit.
Your Dosha specific Discovery Kit assembles all the products required to honor your self with a daily and weekly ritual of skincare. Authentic radiance comes from rituals that restore and rejuvenate the mind and body. A customized DoshaCare Discovery Kit aspires to inspire you to move towards balance. Be good to the plant and to your skin with products packaged in convenient size bottles that are refillable and suitable for travel.
Kits contain Dosha specific Cleanser, Masque, Elixir, and Moisturizer in 10ml sizes. Also includes Sakala Ama Release Tonic and Sakala Environmental Shield 4 ml, Sakala Exfoliant 10ml, Sakala Eye and Neck Balm 3 gr. A free trail of Sakala Sunscreen 28+ will be sent for each kit by June 1.
As a reader of our blog you are getting an advance preview and opportunity to order. Contact us at info@doshacare.com to order your kit for $44 or for wholesale inquiries. Add your secondary dosha Elixir for only $5.
Vata/Vata Discovery Kit
This daily and weekly ritual provides cleansing, exfoliation, hydration, and nourishment to help harmonize an aggravated Vata skin condition. Your Vata/Vata Discovery kit comes complete with every item in the Vata and Sakala collection to treat your skin for 3 to 5 days. If your secondary Dosha is Pitta or Kapha you can add one of these Elixirs in the trial size to further customize your regimen.
