Easing into the New Year
Dearest Friends,
I’m going to suggest easing into this New Year – it’s a word that feels the most comforting without a lot of expectation. I’d like to toss aside all those resolutions and expose feelings more genuinely, shedding a layer of skin in the process and working on igniting your spirit with fresh, healthy vibes.
It may not be easy, but really, what is? It may require an awakening to truths we’ve kept under control all this time, sometimes we need a real ugly cry to release all the circumstances of our feelings, quite honestly, that is when the healing and growth begins.
In the midst of this transformation, look into the vastness of the sky, bathe in the starlight and breathe in their life force, vow to recognize your place and acknowledge all the wisdom you’ve gathered and validate, that you, just being your unabandoned self, is enough. And then dream, dream dangerously and outrageously. We owe ourselves this moment, we’ve been courageous in a multitude of uncertainties. And as always, love, love, love, because more than ever, it is the antidote for survival.
Much love and gratitude,
Janette and The Flora Beauty Team
2021 NEWS
Please welcome the newest member of the Flora team: Liza Roeckl
Liza Roeckl is an EMDR Therapist, Certified Arvigo Technique of Maya Abdominal Therapy Practitioner, Advanced Arvigo Pregnancy Therapist, Spiritual Healer, Reiki Master, Energy Worker, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Creative Art Therapist, and Kundalini Pregnancy Yoga Teacher! She’s had a New York-based healing practice for over twenty years. Bookings begin in February/March.
NEW YEAR: NEW SERVICES
Gua Sha FACIALS
What is a Gua Sha Facial exactly? Pronounced “gwa sha,” it's a facial treatment that involves gliding a flat jade or rose quartz stone over the skin in upward strokes to relax muscles and promote tissue drainage, addressing stagnant energy (chi) in the body. This, practitioners believe, may be responsible for inflammation. The stroking action increases circulation and stimulates points and break up the energy, reducing inflammation and promoting healing. The cool stone closes the pores and results in an immediate healthy glow. Treatments revitalize tired-looking skin and tighten and refresh the delicate skin below the eyes. (Who couldn't use that?) Prep the skin with under eye treatment and face oil for optimal benefits and pampering.
Schedule your Gua Sha FACIAL here
NEW IN THE SHOP
Jade Eye Mask
The Jade Eye Mask invites us to sink into a comfy couch. A quiet mind is the catalyst for true change. Let this mask enhance your self care practice by unwinding your mind while soothing and relaxing your skin and facial muscles. Jade is considered a symbol of beauty, grace and longevity. Stress reduction is key to achieving this purpose.
Meditation Bundles
Hand wrapped with Traditional Nepalese Lokta paper, these small-batch Meditation Bundles incude Essential Oil* Vegan Soap bundled with Breu Resin, Palo Santo, White Sage, Chacrona and Jagube artisanal incense sticks, and hand pressed Palo Santo incense and Palo Santo Wood. *Essential Oils of Lavender, Coriander, Patchouli, Cardamon, Marjoram, Clove, Cinnamon, Vetiver and Geranium are used to promote deep, thoughtful relaxation in times of strife. A must have in our daily defense “go to’s.”
Floral Sage Wands
These cleansing energy wands are made with sustainable, local ingredients and hand-wrapped with GOOD VIBES ONLY. Traditionally used for centuries to purify, cleanse and REVAMP YOUR ENERGY. Each bundle is wrapped with organic hemp string, sustainable with sage and locally sourced rose petals for positivity and SELF LOVE.
THE ANTI-CLEANSE: A RECIPE FOR JANUARY 2021
We’re all for cleansing. Celery juice is a constant in our routine. Feeling bloated and tired? Spend a day eating veggies and fruits and it will perk you right up. But let's all agree, this January in 2021 is for feeding the soul. Nourishing the heart. Comforting with clean foods, warmth, love, cooking from scratch. We always turn to Alice Waters when we want to create something delicious and clean.
1 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast
1 quart chicken stock
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small parsnip, diced
1 sprig parsley
1/4 pound fettuccine noodles broken up into pieces
Chopped fresh dill, for finishing
In a large pot, combine the stock and breast. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam, then lower to a simmer. Add half of the onion, carrot, celery, and parsnip, plus sprig of parsley, and simmer for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the chicken carefully to a plate to cool and strain the broth to remove the cooked vegetables. Return the broth to the pot and taste for salt. Start a second pot of boiling water to cook the noodles. When the chicken is cool, separate the meat from the skin and bones and shred it. Place in a small bowl and ladle some hot broth over it to keep it moist.
Add the remaining onion, carrot, celery, and parsnip to the broth. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes, until soft. In the meantime, cook the noodles in boiling salted water until tender. Add the cooked noodles, chicken and its broth, and taste for seasoning. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the fresh dill.
DIGITAL NOTES
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