Ever notice how driving a car over the same patch of grass leaves a track? When I continue to drive over the same spot time and again, the track gets more pronounced, deeper, perhaps even destroying the grass beneath it. My brain, as another soft and spongy texture, works much the same way. When I teach myself how to react in a certain manner, conjure the same emotions, and live the same life, I create those tracks. I teach myself every single day how to react, how to be treated, and how to move forward. 

So how do I fill in the tracks on my mind's lawn? I stop driving over them again and again so new growth can happen, life can return, and traces of the past disappear. 

How can meditation heal your mind from old habits and repetitions? Keep reading.

Beginning Sunday February 7, join fellow meditators every week at 4:00 pm for a  group meditation class. 
Unlock your potential.

1322 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Ste. 3 Renton, Wa 98056 425.271.0200  www.mayawholehealth.com

We are working our way to a safe and confident handstand in my Saturday morning vinyasa class.  As handstand hasn't been a part of my practice since before my pregnancy, I have a lot of preparing and practicing for the pose to do myself.  This means a renewed commitment to a daily asana practice which took second stage to a mindfulness and self-awareness practice that helps me survive the rigors of parenting.


Daily, home asana practice has always been hard for me.  I want my space to look like the spreads in the magazine.  Clean, bright, tranquil, color-coordinated.  Did I mention clean?  So there's usually a "oh, let me just tidy up before my practice", which inevitably causes a piece of paper to cross my path which leads to a "oh, let me get this email out before my practice", which, these days, inevitably is interrupted with a "oh, baby's awake!".

It's hard to put these things out of mind.  Or at least ignore them enough to get on my mat.  If there's even room for my mat.

But that's part of our practice.  That very work of letting that which isn't important at the present moment, even if it's important at another time.  

And a practice it is.  

The yoga sutras remind us that we can only make progress with repeated, applied effort.  So we repeat, every day, getting on the mat, prioritizing decluttering our mind over decluttering our floor (after checking that it's baby-safe!).

Handstand won't be achievable without practice. peaceful self-awareness wont be either. So choose to practice. In the middle of the clutter.

1322 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Ste. 3 Renton, Wa 98056 425.271.0200  www.mayawholehealth.com 

Hello Maya community! If we haven't already had the pleasure of speaking, allow me to introduce myself; I'm Wendy Ray, billing manager at Maya Whole Health Studio. I take care of all those little details that let you enjoy and get the most out of your treatments at Maya. My job is to cross all the Ts and dot all the Is behind the scenes,  working as your ally through the insurance process. 

I'd like to share a few tips to help keep those worries at bay.
With new insurance plans coming into effect at beginning of this year and considering new procedures insurance providers have put in place, we will be required to have updated prescriptions for massage on file in order to streamline the billing process. 

I will not be able to bill insurance for any massage services that are provided without a valid prescription- and any unpaid charges for those services will become the responsibility of the patient.  If you need a new prescription before your next massage appointment, please contact your health practitioner and have your prescription faxed or bring a hard copy to our front desk prior to your massage appointment. 

You are also welcome to make an appointment with one of our doctors at Maya Whole Health Studio for assessment.

For billing or insurance questions, please call me: 425.243.4302
Fax prescriptions to: 206-309-3383

Or visit our website for more insurance guidance. Click here.


Thank you!

1322 Lake Washington Blvd. Ste. 3 Renton, Wa. 98056 www.mayawholehealth.com

“We manifest our reality, which is from a place of unlimited resources. There is not a limit of abundance in the universe. There is a limit on the understanding of the power of our minds and our energy blueprint".-Lynn Brown

I am an intuitive, energy healer and medium with a versatile background in finance, athletics and leadership. As the owner of Intoit Apparel and RaaNess of Life, LLC, I work with individuals, teams, and groups to enhance lives, heal ailments, and increase their overall ability to manifest the life they desire.  I host “Get Intoit- Winning at the Game of Life,” a radio show that focuses on bringing the magic of soul into various aspects of your day to day life. My management and coaching background enable me to teach spirit tools in an understandable way that you can immediately use; helping you remember how to connect with yourself as a spiritual being with natural spiritual abilities.

Born and raised in the small western town of Winthrop, WA, in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, I grew up playing in the dirt, hunting, fishing, and playing every sport I could. In grade school, I planned to be a professional quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, but basketball ultimately caught my heart. From Jr. High through College, I travelled the United States and the World playing basketball, sometimes living out of a suitcase for weeks at a time. From a young age, I've brought these unique experiences to my community; coaching, mentoring, and educating young people on the importance of leadership, teamwork, and confidence. Whether playing Division I basketball in college or as a coach and mentor to other collegiate athletes and local youth, I help sculpt the lives of others and guide them forward on their pathway to success. I realize that only a small percentage of people can be influenced through basketball, but that everyone has a personal legacy that they are actively living into. I use my unique background in finance, athletics, leadership and intuitive training as a rare skillset with which I can help you live into your full potential.

If we are to become prosperity, we must learn to be the vibration of prosperity. Just as we match and learn from ascended masters, so too can we do this with the vibration, and as I like to call it, "consciousness" of ANY thing. 
Let us learn to match the vibration and consciousness of gold, silver, platinum and then money itself in order to invite in and allow more of ALL the richness on the planet. 

In my upcoming Maya workshop, you will begin to understand how to shape shift your energy. Allowing you to "become" that thing that you are trying to become. This is not viewing something as over "there" and you are "here". It is literally merging with the energy and inserting yourself into the consciousness of that thing. It essentially allows you to view existence from the perspective of "that thing" just as you view your life through your eyes. It allows you to "feel" its experiences just as you feel your experiences. It allows you to "know" that thing and its relationship with all things just as you know yourself and your relationship with all things. 

1322 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Ste. 3 Renton, WA 98059 www.mayawholehealth.com

“You are not your mind or your body. Both must be mastered to serve your higher consciousness, or spirit.” ~Yogi Bhajan


I find Kundalini Yoga comprehensive and practical in its instruction and depth. It is my goal to make this profound Yogic technology accessible to you and all fellow seekers.

Kundalini yoga combines contemporary and ancient practices of movement,
breath, meditation, and mantra. My goal is to deliver you to your most sensitive, natural, unique, and discerning self by the aid of this time tested tradition. Closely guarded and only taught from master to disciple throughout the ages it is now available to everyone. 

By divine guidance Yogi Bhajan brought these teachings along with a vast library of wisdom to the West in 1969 which was then taught openly to the public for the very first time in this tradition. Open yourself to go beyond the familiar and harness the Kundalini energy in this powerful modality on 
your evolutionary journey. 

"Tuning in"Mantras


Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
Before practicing a yoga set or meditation I always begin by Tuning in. This Mantra the “Adi Mantra” is said to light the candle of consciousness and will ready your mind to expand unto Infinity. 

“Ong” is the infinite creative 
energy in manifestation and consciousness. 

“Namo” means I bow in reverence to my higher Self. 

“Guru Dev” relates to the divine teacher within. 

*Mantra translates to “Mind” (man) “Wave” (tra) or wavelength of the mind

Aad Guray Nameh 
Jugaad Guray Nameh 
Sat Guray Nameh 
Siri Guru Dayvay Nameh
Kundalini Yoga protection Mantra: I call on primal wisdom, that of the ages, the truth, and inner light.

Now we practice kriyas

Kriya means completed action, action of the soul, and action of breath. Kundalini Yoga utilizes many different 

Kriya’s which are specific sequences of physical movements designed to perform a specific energetic shift, cleansing, and realignment of the physical and energetic body. 

Enter Shavasana
Shavasana also refers to “Corpse pose” where we lay on our back after our workout, eyes closed, palms up, and completely relax the bodies and psyche integrating the subtle changes in our body and energetic field. 

A study of action within stillness.

Meditation and closing
A short meditation or set of meditations will be given. 

“May the Long Time Sun” brings closure to every Kundalini class. Sing from the Heart.
May the Long Time Sun Shine upon you
All Love Surrounds You
                                                And the Pure Light Within You
                                                   Guide Your Way On

Send your Light, Love, and Prayers to those in need.

1322 Lake Washington Blvd. Ste. 3 Renton, Wa. 98056 425.271.0200 www.mayawholehealth.com

I’ve become very interested in a yoga practice that is about staying in the middle, staying in the transition. It’s about Tara Brach’s suggestion, “Awaken recognition simply by asking yourself: “What is happening inside me right now?”


When we are in the yoga studio, we have the opportunity to practice investigation of “What is happening inside me right now”. This is in the transition from pose to pose, breath to breath.

This is in the staying with the flexion of the toes, even as you draw your knee forward from Down Dog to Lunge, or more challenging, as you lay on the fitness ball and roll back and forth.


Can you practice keeping your attention on “What is happening inside me right now?” as you press your lifted leg into your partner’s or teacher's hands, pressing up to a Half Pike?. Can you move closer to the emotions, the sensations in this transition, come to know them? Can you practice making friends with them, saying “I agree, I agree” or “Yes”, “This, too”, I consent”. (from the teachings of Tara Brach and Pema Chodron.)

Join me Saturday  January 31 from 1:00-3:00 pm for my Elements of Alignment workshop. This is your time to stop everything and ask that question about that pose.


Bring your favorite pose, the one you love, the one you could do every class, the one you show off to your friends.

AND...Bring the pose you want to get into, the pose you wish was different for you.

See you there!

1322 Lake Washington Blvd. Ste. 3 Renton, Wa. 98056

"The heart is not like a box that gets filled up; it expands in size the more you love. I'm different from you. This doesn't make me love you any less. It actually makes me love you more." Samantha from the movie Her.

Most people who attend have never done Trance Dance before, but It is very simple to learn; Trance Dance is the opportunity to connect more clearly with your heart.

Trance Dance is a unique blend of body movement, healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms, transformational breathing techniques and the innovative use of a blindfold or bandana – together stimulating a trance state that promotes spiritual awakening, mental clarity, physical stamina and emotional well-being. Driven by unique musical soundtracks recorded specifically for this method of healing, Trance Dance takes participants on an inner journey not limited to our normal perceptions of space/time.

Ritual trance journeys have been a vital part of shamanic and eastern dance cultures for thousands of years. My contemporary approach to Trance Dance brings together the richness of these ancient rituals with some startlingly effective modern techniques.  All of us spend a great deal of time in our rational mind. This is the chance to really listen to our heart versus our head.
 
Trance Dance's primary focus is on healing and spiritual evolution. By dancing within the seclusion of darkness participants discover parallel realities where solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems are possible. Through Trance Dance we `disappear', becoming more like spirit, and simultaneously less attached to life's ordinary difficulties, making it possible at these moments to let these problems go.  Wilbert Alix, creator of the Trance Dance experience, explains the benefits of Trance Dance to the human soul in the video below:

Pre-registration is strongly recommended. 

Note: This series may be cancelled 48 hours before it is scheduled to begin if minimum registration is not met.

1322 Lake Washington Blvd. Ste. 3 Renton, Wa. 98056 www.mayawholehealth.com

 Come, come, whoever you are...
 Ours is not a caravan of despair
Even if you have broken your vow
 a thousand times
 Come, yet again.
 ~Rumi

 Each year around this time, I hear the occasional “bah-humbug” in regard to the tradition of New Year resolutions- friends and family pointing out rightfully that any day is a good day to start anew (or more pessimistically that these resolutions always seem to get broken, so why bother). 

 While it’s true that I can make a resolution any and every day of the year, the changing of the calendar year provides a visceral prompt to set new intentions, in unison with others.  it's feng shui for the soul's interior design and a glorious union in committing to new and improved habits.   

In an oft-too-cynical world, optimism is uplifting- regardless of whether I actually manage to learn Spanish or remember birthdays, get in a 10 minute meditation every day, or whatever else it is that I’m inclined to want to do more, better, differently.  The hopefulness feels good- as expressed in the famous poem by Rumi- and that is a hallmark of emotional health.

 On the flip side, I have witnessed loved ones making resolutions that are inherently abusive.  Whether the abuse is physical, mental, or verbal… these types of resolutions do not serve the cause of love or health- though it might masquerade as that.  When we establish resolutions for ourselves that imply that we are not good enough unless or until, fill-in-the-blank, we are defeating ourselves from the get go, sending a message that degrades and subverts efforts to enjoy this life more.  As we move into the year, if the intention we set is based on heavy-handed punishing, denying, or forcing ourselves or others into a different behavior, this is not likely to lead us to a more joyful existence in this life- and isn’t that the point?

Are you resolving to get more exercise because you want to feel good in your body and participate in activities that bring you joy?  Or because you are afraid that you will not be loved as much if your body is not a certain size or shape? Love and fear can be so entangled at times, it might be difficult to sort out the bottom line.

The whole health model at Maya is based on principles of self-love, rather than punishment.  This is why we do not participate in the popular marketing tactics used by many fitness facilities of fear-mongering around fat and body image.  We do not promote punishing styles of movement in our studio, but rather movement that strengthens, loosens, and opens channels in our body for ease of movement and flow.  

All of the services and products we promote are aligned with the idea of loving and nurturing yourself with all of your senses. This creates a positive cycle- as you feel better in your body, your anxiety decreases and your joy increases, so does your energy and desire to care for yourself. Based on testimonials of Maya clients, this dynamic process leads to a more sustainable positive result in the way you look, feel, and function in life. 

For 2016, I resolve to keep Maya on the same path, bringing positive whole health options to our community.  I resolve to develop greater means of communication with all of you, and new opportunities to help shape what Maya will become. As we move into our 7th year of operation in the Renton location, I hope you will join me in making resolutions that are healthy and positive, and support your ability to live your life from a place of empowerment.

With Love,
Shannon

1322 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Ste. 3 Renton, WA 98056 www.mayawholehealth.com