Archive for December, 2009
Thoughts on Yoga
When we are keen, desirous, interested in something/somebody, it can be called as attachment. Exact definition as Patanjali states attachment is, “the bonding between man and matter”. So you want to do something, eh? The first step is to be attached. I know this is surprising, contradictory to many other teachers. Well if you are not attached, how can you even start of something? If everything becomes aloof to you, then nothing interests you. So Patanjali, states, starting with attachment is good.
Once you are attached, next comes the toughest part: to execute your idea. (I’m talking more in terms of a work life here, but this can definitely be extended to personal life, to be a better friend, a father, son….) To execute your idea, you need to be in a state of non-attachment. Defining non-attachment is like walking on a thin line. Non-Attachment is when one is not bound to the duties, and at the same time, not shrugging away from the responsibility of performing the duties. This is a state, where one must realize not to look at the fruit, even before the hard work is done, and at the same time, not to miss the focal point of the task (the fruit), one sets out to do. –Phillip Cullinan, Wellness Center yoga instructor
Happy Holidays!
Our OPEN HOUSE gala was a huge success. Many of you generously donated towards the Annie Ross House and NW Housing Alternatives. Thank You!! We raised $1000.00 to help the homeless families of Clackamas County. In the picture some of the staff at NW Housing Alternatives expressed their gratitude for the donations made. It goes without saying that in the current economic times it can be hard. Safe housing and a warm meal are basic needs that all, especially children deserve. We’re glad to support the good work that the folks at NW Housing Alternatives and Annie Ross House are doing. For more information on how you might help you can go to their website, www.nwhousing.org or you can call them at 503.654.1007. We now have a link to their site on our new and improved website that makes it easy to make a donation. HAPPY HOLIDAYS and I hope we’ll see you soon at either the studio or clinic.
–David Mealey, DC
NEW RESTORATIVE GENTLE YOGA CLASS
FRIDAYS 7-8:15 pm, starting 1/8/10
The new Happy Hour – All Levels yoga class on Fridays from 5:30 pm to 6:45.has been a big hit! Pamela S. wants you to know that the class is open to all levels. Start your weekend with some movement and fun! Starting on January 8th, 2010 Pamela will also be teaching a restorative/Gentle Class from 7—8:15 pm. The new class is also open to all levels.
About Milwaukie Wellness Center
We are a holistic health care clinic located in Milwaukie Oregon. We provide specialized services in:
Our mission is to enrich the lives of our patients and students by providing effective pain relief and enhancing innate vitality.
We accomplish this through integrating chiropractic and massage care with yoga classes that honor the intrinsic intelligence and health of your body. Our holistic approach to health, wellness and pain relief includes:
- chiropractic manipulation
- Graston Technique
- Spinal Decompression Traction
- relaxation massage
- thai massage
- yoga classes
Center director, David Mealey, D.C., has been providing chiropractic care to the Milwaukie community since 1988. He is a Hatha Yoga instructor and a licensed massage therapist. In 2001 he opened a yoga studio to complement his chiropractic and massage practice.
In October 2009, Dr Mealey moved his health care clinic to the current location in Milwaukie. The expanded location supports multiple treatment rooms for massage and chiropractic care and a new yoga studio.
Complimentary practices between Dr. Mealey, our two massage therapists and four yoga teachers provide a safe approach for chronic or acute pain. Our yoga teachers provide beginning to advanced yoga instruction for your specific level of competency or need. Our massage therapists provide many types of massage from relaxation to deep tissue and healing reflexology.
If you are currently healthy or recovering from an injury or illness, avoid future problems from developing by enrolling in our Wellness Plan, which promotes a healthy life style that will prevent many problems from occurring or recurring.
As a courtesy to you we will bill your insurance carrier, we also work with workman’s comp claims.
5111 SE Lake Road • Milwaukie, OR 97222
(503) 659-5900 • info@milwaukiewellness.com
