Check us out on the web at:

www.gatewaybodyworks.com

gatewaybodyworks@gmail.com

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Seasons Greetings!!!

Your wife called and said that she wanted a gift certificate to Gateway Bodyworks this holiday season. And, for your convenience, you don't even have to get out of your chair, or fight over a parking spot, or worry about a box, you can purchase her this generous gift of health and love right on our website. AHHHHH, now that's brilliant!
Happy Holidays!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Meditation Series Begins November 4, still time to sign up!

We are now accepting enrollment for our Meditation Course!  This is a 4 week course where students will be introduced to a variety of mediation techniques.  This course is just $50! 
Learn and practice the art of Meditation with Marie Roberts.  Meditation is as natural as breathing, but it takes practice, commitment, and encouragement before mindfulness becomes a way of life.  In our busy world we need techniques to relieve stress and here you'll relax at the same time as you energize body, mind, and spirit.  Over four weeks, we'll alternate between meditation and discussion so you can integrate what you learn.    We'll try different techniques so you're sure to find one that suits you.  A great way to prepare for the hectic holidays season. 
 Scheduled dates: November 4, 11,18, December 2.

Friday, September 24, 2010

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

We have been looking into charities/non-profits in order to help fund this growing issue of breast cancer. An educated client ( thanks Eilleen) alluded me to the fact that many of the so-called non-profit agencies are actually not as they appear. After some research, I came across the fact that many of these men and women who are living with breast cancer do not see a dime of this donated money, nor are they even helped by these organizations. Breast Cancer is big business! It is hard to fathom that folks would line their own pockets at the cost of human...and animal lives. So this same beautiful client suggested that we hold the money here and sponsor people suffering from breast cancer through yoga.
During the month of October we are offering FREE Community Yoga to those living with and those who have lived through and those who have lost someone with breast cancer. Please tell your friends, mothers, fathers, co-workers, sisters, brothers, aunts, and uncles to enjoy the healing experience of yoga for free! Community Yoga is Every Friday at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome! We encourage the rest of the folks who know or care to actually help fight this disease to donate to this cause, while also enjoying the healing aspects of yoga!

Monday, August 30, 2010

Coming in September....

September 4:
Community Acupuncture
11-1
Starting September 4, Community Acupuncture will be held every Saturday for just $25. Quit Smoking, relieve pain, allergies, or many other ailments with Acupuncture. Or, if you are just curious, this is a great opportunity to check it out at a very reasonable price. Lecture and community treatment session via Kelly Boggs, L.Ac, MTOM. Please reserve a seat in advance by calling (610) 933-5459 or emailing our center.


September 11:
NAET workshop and treatment voucher
12:30
Free
From a Western medical perspective, allergy is an overreaction by the immune system. In NAET®, allergies are viewed from a holistic perspective, based on Oriental Medical principles. An allergy is a condition of unusual sensitivity of one person to one or more substances that may be harmless to the majority of individuals. In the allergic person, the allergic substance (known as an allergen), is viewed by the brain as a threat to the body’s well-being. Therefore, for our purposes, an allergy is defined in terms of what a substance does to the energy flow in the body. Allergies are the result of energy imbalances in the body, leading to a diminished state of health in one or more organ systems.

September 13:
Qigong!!
Qigong with Debi Dunn will be held on Monday's at 10 am starting September 13!


September 14:
Zumba!!!
We will have Zumba classes every Tuesday at 6 pm. There is a complimentary class on the first Tuesday (9/14) at 6 pm.

September, 16:
Hula Hooping!!!
We are offering hooping classes each Thursday at 6 pm. Learn to use the Hoop in ways you never dreamed of! Complimentary class is September 16.

September 17:
Yin Yoga
7 pm
Our nearly famous Yin Yoga Workshop is back on track for the fall season. Learn in detail the wonderful practice of Yin Yoga and how to incorporate prolonged stretching into your normal routines as well and how to bring your practice up to the next level. Space is limited, and is on a first-come-first-served basis or call to sign up in advance!

September 20:
7:30 pm
We are offering a Yoga Mediation class each Monday evening. This class incorporates sound, meditation, and movement, bringing mindfulness to the body, mind and spirit!

September 22:
New Yoga Class!!!
Sarah Carlisle, RYT, is slated to begin teaching Each Wednesday at 7:30 pm! Sarah has been teaching yoga since she was 6 years of age and has spanned the globe learning yogic philosophy and ayurvedic practices. This is a class for those who wish to expand his/her practice and soul!!!!

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Coming in September....

Zumba!!! We will have Zumba classes every Tuesday at 6 pm. Complimentary class is September 14!

Hula Hooping!!! We are offering hooping classes each Thursday at 6 pm. Complimentary class is September 16.

Sarah Carlisle, RYT will begin teaching yoga on Wednesdays at 7:15 pm...Sarah has been teaching yoga since she was 6 years of age and has spanned the globe learning yogic philosophy and ayurvedic practices.

Community Acupuncture is taking place every week!!!!

Free NAET workshop and treatment on September 11!

Yin Yoga is back! This workshop will be held with Jim Scully on Friday, September 17 at 7 pm.

Qigong in the morning! We are adding a morning Qigong class on Mondays at 10 am, beginning on September 13!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Book a Therapeutic Massage with Ron and/or Holly and receive $20 off...

Throughout the month of August, clients will receive a $20 discount on massage when booking with Holly or Ron. Schedule online today!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Community Chiropractic Care

Gateway Bodyworks is hosting the talented Dr. Hank Finkel for a Community Chiropractic Session this Saturday, July 24 from 12-2. Individual adjustments are held in a community setting for just $15. this is an inexpensive way to receive chiropractic treatment! You may reserve your place by calling our center or just show up! For more details, please check out the website.
Combat allergies, acute/chronic pain, headaches, body aches, etc at a generous price! Dr. Hank Finkel, D.C. will be providing community Chiropractic Care sessions. Clients are in a comfortable community setting, fully clothed as Dr. Hank works on each individual one by one. To reserve a place or for more info, please contact our center!

Hank Finkel, DC, is an honors graduate from the University Of Bridgeport College Of Chiropractic with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Pennsylvania State University. Hank has also taught Applied Kinesiology at the Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy. His professional passion is in the area of pyschoneuroimmunology, leading him to pursue training in Reiki, Biofeedback, as well as NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique). Dr. Hank is also a Health Coach for the Take Shape for Life Plan.

His interests range from meditation, yoga and Tai Chi to music and backpacking. Familiar with the principles of energy medicine, guided imagery, and psychotherapy, he has helped clients draw connections with these techniques as they work with physical issues. His approach is a holistic one in which he aims to mentor each and every individual with compassion, skilled touch, knowledge and professionalism.

Monday, July 12, 2010

New this week!!!

Dr. Hank Finkel, D.C has joined our staff for all your chiropractic needs. Sarah Carlisle, RYT is on the books, offering ayuvedic consultations, ayuvedic massage, marma point therapy, and Thai yoga massage.  Holly Hopkins, CMT has joined our staff as a massage therapist and Marie Roberts, RYT is offering two new yoga classes per week.  Schedules are now open!  Feel free to book online or give us a call or drop in!

We are offering Community Acupuncture this Saturday from 11-1. Sessions are individual, though performed in a group setting and last from 25-45 minutes. The cost is $20. You may call to reserve a seat, but sessions are done on a first come, first serve basis.

Community Yoga is each and every Friday! This is an All-Levels donation based class, where proceeds go to a local charity or nonprofit. If you know of a charity or non-profit who would be interested in contributions, lease let us know!

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Community Acupuncture this Saturday!!!!

Community Acupuncture
Saturday, June 26
10am-12pm
$20

Community Acupuncture is an affordable way to receive acupuncture at a fraction of the cost of a typical session. It is done in a community setting, meaning, there is more than one person in a room at a time. Patients remain fully clothed and are treated accordingly.

Many common but difficult to treat conditions and complaints respond to the holistic approach of acupuncture, especially with those whom have found difficulty in easing symptoms with prescription drugs and/or western medicine.

The World Health Organization recognizes (WHO) the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs in the treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions, such as:

Infections, cold, flu, bronchitis, diabetes, hypoglycemia, asthma, high blood pressure, digestive disorders, IBS, heartburn, tinitus, vertigo, sinusitis/infection, hay fever, eczema, acne, psoriasis, herpes, arthritis, sprains, strains, trigger points, neuralgia, headaches, migraines, sciatica, back pain, chronic and acute pain, stroke, tendonitis, infertility, PMS, endometriosis, obstetrics, anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, hyperactivity, ADD, ADHD. Other conditions that are commonly treated with Chinese medicine are: Allergies, addictions (including smoking), cardiovascular problems, weight loss, pediatric diseases, postpartum care, geriatric diseases, sexual dysfunction, low energy, migraines, fibroids, and urinary problems.

There has been an increase in the popularity of acupuncture in all levels of society, and it is rapidly moving from the margins into the mainstream. Community acupuncture is one approach of delivering acupuncture that provides resources to individuals who may not have disposable income or health insurance. It reaches out to groups who tend to be under-served by all sectors of the health care system. As acupuncture penetrates the mainstream, there is a growing need for this kind of practice. Almost one quarter of Americans have no access to health insurance; so even with insurance reimbursement, there is limited access to acupuncture. If you have ever been curious about acupuncture, are in need of treatment, or think you can benefit from acupuncture, please feel free to call in advance to reserve a seat, or just drop by.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Blue Marble

We finally broke ground in the winery/cidery aspect of the building and by that I mean we BROKE ground! Using a jackhammer and an excavator, we busted through a foot of concrete in order to lay the septic and the drains! Oh! Progress is so sweet! We are hoping to get our tasty beverages in the tanks by end of summer! Stay tuned!

Upcoming Workshops and Events

Saturday June 19: Yin Yoga Workshop: 11 am- 12:30 pm
Come experience the yins and outs of Yin Yoga with Jim Scully. $15/advance or $20/door.

Saturday June 26: Community Acupuncture: 10am - 12 pm
This is your chance to receive acupuncture for $20 in a community setting. Please feel free to call for more details!

Saturday June 26: Kirtan: 8 pm
Come and explore a spirited night of call and response chanting with Steven Groff, Sarah Halley, and Friends! Admission $15.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

June Events

Reiki:
Tuesday, June 15
Kara Barnett, Reiki Practitioner and Shamanic Healer has joined our staff. To read more about her practices and bio, please check out the website! Online scheduling is now available.

Community Acupuncture:
Saturday, June 5, 12-2 pm
We will be offering Community Acupuncture for $20/per person the first Saturday of each Month. Sessions are from 12-2 pm this Saturday, June 5. To reserve a seat, please call the center.This is your opportunity to receive acupuncture at a fraction of cost.

Yin Yoga Workshop:
June 19, 11 am- 12:30 pm
Yin Yoga Workshop with Jim Scully. Yin Yoga is a beautiful practice incorporating myofascial stretching and yoga posture. Admission is $15/advance and $20/ door.

Kirtan:
June 26, 8 pm
Please join us for a spirited evening of call and response chanting with Steven Groff, Sarah Halley, and Friends as we play and sing the night away!

Pre-Natal Yoga:
Saturday, June 5 8-9:15am
We are offering Pre-Natal Yoga classes each Saturday at 8 am.

Ashtanga Yoga:
Thursday, June 3, 7-8:15 pm
Monday, June 7, 10-11:15 am
We are offering Ashtanga Yoga two times a week!!! Come and experience the amazing practice of Ashtanga!

Community Yoga:
Community Yoga is in full affect with rotating Instructors, practices, and charities. Please help to support your community, while benefiting yourself!

Tai Chi:
Our Tai Chi class is so popular, we are offering it two times per week!

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Community Acupuncture

Starting June 5 and continuing the first Saturday of every month, we will be offering a reduction in our acupuncture fees, community style! Sessions start at 12pm for $20/per person. Please call, email, or check the website for more details!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

June Class Schedule

Monday:
10:00 am Ashtanga Yoga Caroline
6:00 pm Vinyasa Flow Yoga Jim
7:00 pm Pilates Leslie

Tuesday:
7:00 pm Tai Chi Chas

Wednesday:
8:00 am Hatha Yoga Lisa
6:30 pm Qigong Debi
6:30 pm Yoga for Beginners LIsa

Thursday:
9:00 am Tai Chi Chas
7:00 pm Ashtanga Yoga Caroline

Friday:
9:00 am Hatha Yoga Lisa
6:30 pm Community Yoga Monika

Saturday:
8:00 am Pre-Natal Yoga Lisa
9:00 am Vinyasa Flow Jim
11:00 am Vinyasa Yoga Monika

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Yin Yoga Workshop

We are hosting a beautiful Yin Yoga Workshop with Jim Scully

Friday, May 21 at 6:30 pm

This is a beautiful evening of the art and science behind Yin Yoga. There will be a presentation, discussion and full practice, followed by a wine tasting!

Admission $18/advanced, $20/door

Please feel free to call or email for more information or to reserve a spot!

Namaste!

Our First Kirtan!!!

We are hosting our first Kirtan, Presenting:

Steven Groff, Sarah Halley, and Friends

Saturday, June 26, at 8 pm

Admission $15

Please join us for an evening of spirited call and response chanting!

Please feel free to call or email for more information or to reserve a seat.

Jai Ma!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Upcoming Workshops and Events!

Friday, May 21: 6:30-8:30 pm
Yin Yoga with Jim Scully.
$18 advanced, $20 at door

Saturday, June 5: 12 pm
Quit Smoking with Acupuncture, lecture and community treatment session via Kelly Boggs, L.Ac, MTOM.
$25, please reserve a seat in advanced by calling or emailing our center.


Saturday, June 26 8 pm
Kirtan with Steven Groff, Sarah Halley, and Friends.
Please join us for an evening of sprited call and response chanting! $15.

For more information, please visit our website or reach out by phone, we’d love to hear from you!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Kundalini Yoga at a new time!!!

Kundalini Yoga is now at 9:15 am, starting on May 1.

Kundalini Yoga at one time remained a closely guarded secret practiced only by a chosen few. In 1969, however, Yogi Bhajan decided to change this tradition by bringing Kundalini to the West. Yogi Bhajan's reasoning was based on the philosophy that it's everybody's birthright to be "healthy, happy and holy," and he believed Kundalini would help spiritual seekers from all religious paths tap into their greater potential.

The practice of Kundalini Yoga incorporates postures, dynamic breathing techniques, chanting and meditation. Practitioners concentrate on awakening the energy at the base of the spine and drawing it upward through each of the seven chakras. Kundalini Yoga provides a sense of fulfillment, self discovery, and cleanses the body via asana, breath, and vibration.

Kundalini Yoga is a vigorous and energizing practice!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Yin Yoga Workshop May 21 at 6:30!!!!

We are offering a Yin Yoga Workshop on Friday May 21 at 6:30 -8:30 PM. Come join us for this amazing introduction to the beautiful world of Yin Yoga,as Instructor Jim Scully explains the benefits and history, as well as engaging in a full practice. The Yin practice is a series of quiet stationary poses. The Yin practice is designed to work our connective tissues(ligaments and fascia) and to protect the health of our
joints. It nourishes the flow of energy in our bodies through a practice of holding
a series of floor postures for 3 to 5 minutes. Benefits of the practice are increased
flexibility, energy flow and relaxation. The Yin practice is a perfect complement to
the more muscular, movement-oriented practices of yoga. Modern researchers
are also contending that strengthening and stretching connective tissues may be critical for long-term health. The cost is $18 in advance or $20/door. Jim Scully is a RYT with Yoga Alliance and has trained specifically in Yin Yoga with Paul Grilley.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Be here now....

To view our March Newsletter:
http://gatewaybodyworks.com/MarchNewsletter.pdf


To check our our website:
www.gatewaybodyworks.com


Find us
on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Phoenixville-PA/Gateway-Bodyworks-and-Wellness-Center/130282872158?ref=ts

Friday, February 26, 2010

Community Yoga...Donation only!

The Clinic of Phoenixville needs our generous love! You can help this wonderful organization, while also helping yourself! Come to Community Yoga tonight at 6:30! This is a Hatha Yoga class, where all-levels are welcome! It is a donation based class, with proceeds going to benefit The Clinic! Jai Ma!

The kind instructor is Carolyn Mae Wells, who is truly blessed with the gift of teaching!

More on Carolyn:
Carolyn Mae Wells is a blossoming yogini immersed in the 3rd year of her practice. While having experience in all 8 limbs of yoga, as well as in many of the current hatha yoga practice, she finds her joy and lends her passion to the way set forth by B.K.S. Iyengar.

She was first exposed to the beauty of yoga on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. After finishing her college career at University of Manoa, Hawaii with a degree in Environmental studies, Carolyn decided to finally follow her heart, and delved into a vibrant practice of dance and yoga.

Since then Carolyn has steadily developed a personal practice of movement and body awareness; taking both yoga and dance classes, sharing information with friends and family, reading classic yogic texts, and giving private lessons. Apart from her interest in movement, Carolyn is a student of alternative medicine; she apprenticed to a Lomi-Lomi Healer, an ancient Hawaiian form of massage and body work, and has a knowledge of traditional herbal remedies.

Currently, Carolyn is in the midst of Iyengar Teacher Training and personal study and practice deepening her awareness of her yog

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Fundamental Yoga Class every Wednesday with Carolyn!

This is an amazing yoga class for true beginners, as well as the seasoned Yogi/Yogini! The Fundamental Yoga class delves into the art and complexity of each asana (pose), breaking it down piece by piece, layer by layer. The focus is on alignment, correct posture, and technique. This allows the student to understand the pose in depth; structurally, while gaining knowledge of the physiological aspects of a pose! Class begins at 6:30 pm and meets each Wednesday evening thereafter, same time, same place!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Free Introductory Tai Chi Class

We are offering a FREE Introductory Tai Chi class Tuesday 2/23 at 7 pm with Charles Brynan! This is the snow day for the past free class! Tai Chi classes will continue each Tuesday evening from 7 pm and Thursday mornings at 9 am!

About Charles:

Charles has been studying and practicing the Art of Tai Chi for eighteen years. He trained nine years with Grandmaster Ho, Tsong Yuan from the Peoples' Republic of China, learning the Classical Yang Style Tai Chi Long form and Straight Sword. Under Grand Master Ho's tutelage, Charles has medaled in National and International competitions. In 2000, Grandmaster Ho certified Charles as Senior Instructor in the Yang Family style of Tai Chi and deemed him ready for teaching on his own.

Charles currently teaches classes at the Boyertown YMCA. He is owner and instructor of the Pear Garden School of Tai Chi holding classes Saturday mornings in Gilbertsville, PA. His class curriculum consists of Yang Style Long Form, Sword (Jian), Tai Chi Fan and Shaolin Eight Section Brocade. Charles provides Tai Chi instruction to The Academy of Massage and Body Works in Pottstown, PA, as part of the student curriculum required for graduation.

Charles continues to strengthen his Tai Chi knowledge base by attending yearly workshops at the Zhang San Feng Festival, which brings in the best teachers nationally and internationally. Charles was invited as a presenter at the Martial Arts and Health Expo at Kutztown University and is a member of the Taijiquan Enthusiasts Organization.

Charles is the author of "Tai Chi With Me", a monthly article chronicling a personal and introspective journey about Tai Chi. He is also a contributor to Qi Journal of Eastern Health & Fitness magazine with a feature article in this winter's current edition.

Instructor Charles has been employed for 39 years with a civil engineering company as Operations Manager and earned a BBA from Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA in Business Administration.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Community Yoga...Support your Community

Come support your local charity AND practice yoga!!! Friday 2/19 is the start of Community Yoga from 6:30-8:00 pm. This class is a DONATION ONLY yoga class with proceeds going to benefit a local Phoenixville charity/non profit organization. This week, the kitty goes to The Clinic (Phoenixville Free clinic). So come have fun and feel good about supporting your local community! For more details, check our our website or call us at 610-933-5459.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

FREE YOGA!!!

Your first class is free! Come to any of our Yoga classes and attend your first one for free!

Namaste

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The studio is complete!

We completed the new 500 square foot studio! We now have two studios, in which to practice! We invite everyone to come join us for one of our many classes (yoga, pilates, tai chi, qigong)! For more details on classes and instructor bios, please visit our website at www.gatewaybodyworks.com.

Namaste

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

We are offering a FREE Introductory Tai Chi Class February 9, 2010 from 7-8pm. If you have ever wondered about Tai Chi, this is your opportunity to try a class at no cost!!!
We have also added three new yoga classes, including Kundalini Yoga, a Fundamental Yoga class, and a Community Yoga Class (donation only, proceeds go to benefit a different local charity each week).
For more information and for detailed descriptions of our classes, please check out our website at www.gatewaybodyworks.com
Much love and many blessings!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Oh boy, oh boy, its a studio!!!

Yay! The new studio is almost complete! The painting and prep is done and we have started to install the hard wood floors! Next up, decorating....my favorite part! The new studio is 500 square feet, so there is plenty of room to practice!!!!
Thank you to everyone for your patience and respect and understanding, as we build! I can't wait for everyone to fill the new space with amazing energy!!!!