Hawaiian ili ili hot stone fused with miri miri will be available soon at Mind Body Institute…

Hot stone massage is an ancient therapeutic treatment that dates back thousands of years to the middle east.  The ancient Hawaiian Kahunas incorporated hot stones into their massage. Lomi ili ili translates to ‘flat pebble massage’.  Hawaiian ili ili hot stone massage is a beautiful flowing massage ritual.  This treatment is deeply relaxing to the extreme!

Aroha Rocks has been developed by Mind Body Institute using a fusion of Hawaiian ili ili and miri miri (traditional Maori massage). Aroha hot rock therapy is ideal for extreme tension in the muscles and calming of the nervous system. When the body is so tense & stressed that a regular massage is too painful, this is the body treatment to choose. Beginning with long smooth flowing strokes, the muscles are gently nurtured & softened for the heated stones to work their magic. Placed on points of tension, the heat emanating from the stones will sink gently into the tissues to leave you with a feeling of calm, more balanced and deeply relaxed.  Aroha rocks hot stone therapy accelerates healing and rehabilitation, relieves muscular tension and stress, stimulates blood and lymph circulation & can correct digestive disorders. This special treatment session is closed with a gentle chakra balancing.

Aroha Rocks! - hot stone massage will be available to you in a few weeks time.

1 hour $120

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Ko te mea nui, ko te aroha
The greatest thing is love.

Experience the Sensuality, Healing and Therapeutic Art of Aroha Healing through this self development massage program. Each time you visit, you will leave with a feeling of being deeply healed, re-energised and relaxed.  After each massage & self development session you will experience a deeper understanding of yourself, how to connect on a much deeper level with partners & others, enhanced, with a feeling of renewed freshness and enthusiam for living life to the fullest.  Enter a more conscious awareness of your energy centres, work through blockages that can prevent you reaching states of Bliss in life.

The Aroha Healing program is designed to empower men & women, expand possibilities for love, rejuvenate your health, tap into the fountain of youth, achieve true satisfaction & love from relationships, alleviate anxieties & depression, elevate heights of bliss, heal past emotional wounds, deepen your connection to others, affect the world positively.  Try this one - the first step!  You will be amazed and enlightened from the experience…

 Aroha is…

To Love Life & Giving of Unconditional Love

The first chapter of Aroha Healing is a sequence of self development sessions, including bodywork and massage, incorporating activation of the energy centres, Breathwork, Movement, Mantras and various exercises to be completed at home prior to commencing the next journey into yourself and attraction of good, positive situations and people into your life.  To begin your journey to get to this stage we begin with Taumata Tuatahi (Level 1)

Taumata Tuatahi (Level 1)

Miri Miri is Maori, meaning massage.  In this level you will experience the activation and flow of your energy centres, specific massage techniques are used to deeply warm the body, calm the mind and heal the spirit.  Your practitioner will provide knowledge and exercises, which help to release, if within you,  unwanted past memories or trauma and give you a new outlook on how to bring about positive change in your life and environment.  Upward energy flow is intensified in this level, then moved through the body to become more creative and energising within your body.  The practitioner will focus on Manawa (Heart energy) - the hands are extensions of the heart and an awareness of Whatumanawa (third eye) for enhancement of intuitive healing for you. This level is the first step, it will change how you feel about yourself and begin the process of transformation through self development & healing.

Taumata Tuatahi 1 hour 30mins $150

Couples Session - Level 1

Are you looking to renew your relationship, create a deeply loving connection with your partner?  Are you left feeling as though your relationship is more similar to a flatting environment as opposed to living with a supportive and caring lover?  Does it seem as though you just don’t spend any quality time together anymore and have been wondering how to approach this so that your lives become one & happy again?  Aroha Healing is what you need to take the first step in initiating a loving and harmonious relationship.

In this level you will experience the activation and flow of your energy centres, specific massage techniques are used to deeply warm the body, calm the mind and heal the spirit.  Your practitioner will guide you both and provide knowledge and exercises, which teach you how to connect with each other on a much deeper level, and give you a new outlook on how to bring about positive change in your relationship and environment.  Upward energy flow is intensified in this level, then moved through the body to become more creative and energising within your body.  The practitioner will focus on teaching you how to utilise Manawa (Heart energy) - the hands are extensions of the heart, while at the same time, learning how to massage each other, and an awareness of Whatumanawa (third eye) for enhancement of intuitive healing for you both. This level is the first step, it will change how you feel about yourself and each other, and begin the process of transformation through self development & healing.  Your relationship will feel as though it has a new lease of life after this session. 

Level 1 Couples session  2 hours $250

For Deep physical and emotional Release try this branch of Aroha Healing called Takahia te Tinana, taught to Rosanna by Atarangi Muru - Maori Healer

Romi Romi (Deep Tissue Massage)

Takahia te Tinana

Oranga a roto / Oranga a waho (Healthy Inside / Healthy Outside)

Traditional Maori Healing massage, focuses on the Physical, Emotional & Spiritual elements of Life force energy and pressure points within the body.  This is deep, deep tissue massage either on the massage table or futon mattress on the floor depending on the need for your being.  The practitioner will only go as deep as one can cope with, so in effect it is a gentle - medium - deep pressure.  Also included in this amazing healing of the physical being is Te Kooronga - Energy pathways of all the joints within the body.  Mahi a Pona, is a way of allowing the mauri (life force) to ignite, circulate & stimulate the joints through stretching, pulling and flexing the pona (joints)!  You will feel incredible after this deep healing session, energised and calm…

Takahia te Tinana 1 hour 15mins - $95

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Many body tensions are indications of repressed or unexpressed holding patterns.  They may be the result of lifelong patterns of tension, or they may be caused by current or pat physical trauma.  Simply put, the nature or our reactions to our own unique environmental stressors is actually captured in our bodies.  Massage therapists act as facilitators or catalyts of change to the body structure.  Your Kundalini massage therapist works with you to address habitual holding patterns.  Some examples of common holding patterns are:

- A stiff neck, uplifted chin, and rounded shoulders as if you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders.

- A fixed, military chest that takes command, but is lacking in flexibility.

- A sunken, withdrawn chest that attempts to shield its owner from life’s stresses.

Most of us have a predominant holding pattern that may be one of the above listed, and many of us have combinations of holding patterns.  It is the practitioners contact with the body or movement of the body that allows them entry to your soma-body, which helps you to become whole and integrated once more.  It is the practitioner’s goal is to help you gain insight into your pattern of holding, or lack of flow, and to make you aware of the increased energy it takes to hold that pattern.  This way you can slowly learn to reduce or eliminate the holding pattern, which is often a defense mechanism, if in fact, you are ready to give it up.

Massage has been a part of the major medical delivery system all over the world since its inception.  During the 19th century, there was a loss of interest in manual techniques in Western medicine when pharmaceuticals became a more prominent part of treatment.  Since the early part of the 20th century, however, we have been experiencing a resurgence ot the practice of manual holistic therapies.

The Kundalini massage technique combines a variety of scientifically and empirically developed massage techniques and uses the Kundalini Energy to heal deep parts of energy blocks caused by stress and past traumas that are stored in the deeper tissue of the body.  The Kundalini massage technique is applied by the practitioner, who has learnt how to prepare with a very deep connection using the kundalini Healing.  To best facilitate healing the practitioner works with the intention of positively affecting health and well being.  Techniques include holding, causing movement, and/or applying pressure through stroking the body in a series of actions that are systemic and rythmic in nature.

Adding a deeper dimension to massage, your practitioner will also go through each of your 7 energy centres, called the Chakra system, guiding you on where they are, what they are and how the work and function in the energetic field.  Also working through blockages and fundamentals of the chakra, through its mantra, to its colour and symbol.  Your practitioner will assist you with visualisation that will enable you to meditate into this space if there are blockages to help unleash the chakras true energetic potential.

Your Kundalini practitioner will also assist you with deep breathwork.  Breathing techniques assist with blood flow through the body, opening and expanding your awareness.  Systems of breath and Pranayama have been found to enhance the bodies natural healing abilities and bring you into a deep state of bliss and conciousness.

All of this is complimented with a full body massage.

This massage is a deeply fascinating journey into your inner most realms.  If you are on a spiritual path and wish to open your thought processes into places where you thought you could not tread previously, experience this massage.

Kundalini Massage 1 hour 30 mins (including consultation)
$120

Sensual Kundalini Massage 1 hour 30 minutes

$250

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PREMATURE EJACULATION AND SACRED TANTRA

Many men experience premature ejaculation when making love. This can often result in embarrassment for themselves and frustration for their partners. For sex to be fulfilling, it needs to be sustained long enough for both people to peak. There’s really no predetermined length of time, though, that quantifies “healthy sex”. We could say, basically, that anytime a man orgasms without wanting to, they’ve experienced premature ejaculation. When this happens, it’s often a result of over arousal. Sacred Tantra views such a condition as the result of energy blockages, and addresses it with various simple techniques that move energy past this block so the individual can feel more balanced and in control during lovemaking.

Other disciplines involve mostly solitary practice, Tantra uses the interaction between partners as a springboard both for personal growth and for deepening intimacy.  One basic assumption of Tantra is that sexual energy is the root energy of life. Often it is thought that there is a suppression of sexual energy flow within lower energy centers (known as chakras).

A simple technique taught by sacred tantra is offered in level 1 of the sacred tantra program.  The perfect moment to do this - because of the concentration of energy - is right before reaching climax, either during lovemaking or self-pleasuring. The technique involves the manipulation of what is known as the PC muscle, which is located between the genitals and the anus, and one’s breathing. You can feel the PC muscle contracting if you stop yourself in the midst of urinating. Once you’ve isolated it, practice contracting and relaxing it. This muscle is involved in most Tantric exercises that involve any kind of bodywork. The rest of the technique is fairly simple. When you’re nearing the “point of no return” during whatever form of sexual activity, cease stimulation (i.e., pull out or stop stimulating yourself). Then contract the PC muscle, lower your chin to your chest (this is important, as it prevents energy from rising too high and making you feel ungrounded) and draw an in-breath, feeling the warmth of sexual energy rise upwards in your body. Repeat this as needed, until the urge to release is no longer urgent. 

The Sacred Tantra Massage program teaches you these skills and techniques through its initial 3 level non sexual program.

If you require any additional information please email info@mindbodyinstitute.co.nz

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The chakras purify our energy from the gross, physical plane associated with our primal instincts and basic animal nature, turning it into a highly refined spiritual plane that connects us with the source of life itself. When we begin the journey into our Chakras we open the way for healing, psychological development and spiritual growth.

As we progress upward through the energy centres, we learn more about who we are and the ideas and attitudes that form our lives.

This system of healing is ancient. It was mentioned in Vedic records and many original cultures embraced an understanding of energy. The Egyptians perfected it through aromatherapy and colour healing. The early Jews codified their understanding of these principles in the mystical Kabbalah and the Islamic Sufi’s embraced the Energy as a connection with God.

Today in our highly charged world we are in urgent need of understanding this ancient knowledge.

Beginning with Tantric Kundalini Bodywork to ENERGIZE and AWAKEN your Chakra System to increase power and energy. Various movements over the body will help increase circulation and promote well bring.

Chakra Balance Sessions include a full body massage with Chakra activation

1 hour 15 mins
$100

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Rosanna Marks

Rosanna has been Belly dancing for 4 years, always having dance through her childhood, enjoying dance as a form of self expression. Belly dancing is now her passion - it is a wonderful way to communicate the earthy sensuality and have others enjoy and appreciate this mysterious and alluring dance form.

Rosanna teaches basic hip and pelvic movements to clients who are interested in feeling and moving energy throughout specific areas (chakras) of their bodies. Once the hip and pelvic regions loosen up the ease of movement and freeing up of blocked energy in those areas feels incredible. She incorporates belly dance into her Tantra sessions and chakra balance sessions.

Rosanna has attended workshops held by International musicians and Belly dancers; Hossam and Serena Ramsay, has completed the A-Z routines of original Egyptian style Belly dance by Keti Sharif and has attended private classes with Dallia and many workshops.

Helen Atkinson

5 years of living in the Middle East, Helen will bring tradition and colour into your evening.

From costume to make up to beautifully crafted choreographies you will be left feeling enriched by the traditional Middle Eastern dance.

Helen discovered belly dancing in 2003. She quickly became a dedicated student of all things belly dance, from the history of the dance to its most contemporary styling, from folkloric to fusion, from the music in all its forms to the traditional costuming & makeup. Her firm grounding in Egyptian style Arabic dance would be the foundation she built on.

Belly dancing came so very naturally, and simply felt so right for her and so her hunger for further knowledge and progression lead to her beginning classes with well known expert Egyptian Style dancer Dallia. Helen has attended many workshops from internationally recognised teachers of this ancient art form and continues her learning journey with regular dance class sessions. She has also completed Keti Sharif’s A-Z Egyptian style belly dance course. Helen’s dance style is very earthy, flowing and sensual.

Rosanna & Helen are available for the following performances;

Private Functions
Corporate functions
Birthdays
Hens Parties
Art shows
Restaurants
Concerts
Theatre
Events
Festivals

For all belly dance enquiries please email Helen and Rosanna info@mindbodyinstitute.co.nz

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Wedding 40 minutes $80

Wedding out of Auckland POA

Wedding trial 40 minutes $50

Makeup Lesson 1 hour 30 minutes $150

Your makeup lesson consists of firstly;

Choose your makeup look; Classically Stunning, Sultry Evening, Soft and Natural or Sensual Shimmering Goddess. One of the MBI makeup artists will then teach you how to apply your chosen look.

Makeup Workshop (min 3 people) POA

Makeup Workshops run for 2½ - 3hours. Get a group of girls together, bond, laugh and be amazed as you learn tips and tricks from professional makeup artists. You will learn the following;

• Your skin type and what makeup and skincare best suits you
• New makeup application techniques
• How to blend eye shadow and eye liner
• How to create ‘The sultry, smoky look’
• Correction and Perfecting techniques
• How to give your skin illumination for a radiant and youthful glow

Make a Date with Beauty Experts: $150 hr

Make a Date with Beauty Experts involves firstly;

• Skin consultation

• You choose your makeup look as outlined under ‘Makeup Lesson’

• Professional Makeup Application / Lesson

• Shopping trip with a Mind Body Institute makeup artist; one of the makeup artists will take you to a store and will provide you with advice and selection of makeup products to suit your budget

• Best makeup choices

• Your Fragrance match

This service is efficient, professional and is designed to suit your budget and preferences. The makeup team is familiar with most makeup and fragrance brands.  We don’t work on commission based on “cosmetic brand” our intention is to find the perfect beauty products to allow you to look and feel beautiful on a daily basis. We teach you how to best utilise each product and guide you on colour choice for day looks to evening looks.

Eyebrow shape $25

Email us info@mindbodyinstitute.co.nz

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Learn it…Love it…Live it

Helen’s expertise lies in providing professional consultations that are sound and friendly allowing you to look your very best on any occasion. Understated or flamboyant – Helen’s creative skill will adapt your look for any event.

Throughout her 7 year make up career, Helen has worked alongside a number of high profile international makeup artists giving her the ability to take high fashion ideas and create exciting new and everyday wearable looks.  Helen coaches and provides support to Beauty Advisors for one of the most prestigious cosmetics companies in the world.  She has worked for an International Luxury cosmetics and high fashion company, travelling nationally to promote sophisticated style and enhance the lives of many women through makeup and fashion.

What I Love About Makeup…

“I love that makeup makes you feel more confident and it’s a creative way to accessorize. You can match any outfit with a simple change of lip colour. Makeup is magical. It transforms every woman into feeling and looking their absolute best. It really is amazing what a little makeup does for you! The trick is being able to understand what colours look best on you and why. I can enlighten you on where and how to best apply colour”.

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Rosanna has provided training programs to prestigious, luxury Beauty Houses, and has assisted beauty editors with information on eye products and foundation expertise as seen in the following editions of Mindfood Magazine;

Mindfood Magazine March 2009 edition
Mindfood Magazine May 2009 edition

What I Love About Makeup…

“I believe that every woman is beautiful, and I love to make women feel beautiful, glamorous and sexy. By enhancing a women’s natural beauty, emphasising her best features and making her feel and look radiantly beautiful is the most rewarding facet of makeup application. Skin preparation, colour and wearing the right foundation are my areas of expertise”.

For an appointment please email us info@mindbodyinstitue.co.nz

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Mind Body Institute chooses to use Certified Organic Facial Products from France

Phyts French certified organic Facial Products

Mother Nature Inspired Beauty - We are all children of nature. If we listen to her advice, nature teaches us how to live in love, peace and harmony.

The philosophy of Phyts is simple and natural. Phyts certified organic products cater to a modern holistic need that prefers natural skin care methods, and demands outstanding results. Phyts products contain herbs, fruits and vegetables in very high percentages; therefore they infuse significant organic active ingredients into your skin. Nature holds a solution to every problem! Phyts use ecological and environmental manufacturing practices.

Born to be beautiful

Do you suffer from the following?

• Dry Skin

• Sensitive, Red or Blotchy Skin

• Lines and Wrinkles

• Blemishes / Spots

• Dehydrated Skin

With the beautiful, exotic treatment range from Phyts, your facial specialist from the Mind Body Institute can find a solution to every skin problem. Nature itself ensures to preserve or bring back the natural beauty you were born with. However, to have a spectacular effect, a skin specialist has to diagnose the condition of your skin! For example, if you feel that your skin is dry and unpleasantly tight, the origin of the problem can be either of the following disorders;

• surface water deficiency

• deep layer oil deficiency

• use of improper cleansing

• exercise or maybe excessive sunbathing

The feeling on the skin is the same however the solution is different in each case. The Mind Body Institute specialists are trained to choose from the vast range of Phyts certified organic products, to find the perfect solution for your skin type and skin concern.

When you look into the mirror after your treatment you will be amazed at the radiant, glowing skin you see; full of life and vitality!  This vitality can be maintained with Phyts home care product range, so the effects of the facial therapy treatment will be truly long lasting and powerful.

Phyts Beautifying Organic products are for men and women. Beauty, Health and wellness are not only for the privilege of women. Men deserve all the goodness nature provides. In the ‘garden’ of Phyts organic products, flowers and herbs are grown for both sexes, from which Phyts formulate wonderful products for the preservation of health and beauty. Whether you are male or female, you can indulge in the organic nature products of Phyts! Enjoy the transformational power of nature. All Phyts products have complete traceability of the finished organic cosmetic and its raw materials. When these valuable active ingredients are infused into the skin they have the ability to beautify and rejuvenate from the inside out.

The Phyts range of cleansing, exfoliates, crèmes and masks not only achieve remarkable results, they look and smell good enough to eat!  Check out our menu of Organic Facial Therapy!

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