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SmartNow.com

Talk about faith and showing up for what the universe gives you, check out SmartNow.com created by Julie Wainwright founder of Pets.com in 1999. Pets.com quickly rose to amazing success just at the point when the economic landscape completed changed and many of the “dot-coms” dried up including Pets.com. In addition, Jane was being hit with a divorce at the same time. Resilient and using her creativity, Jane has launched a website, Smartnow.com designed primarily for women over 40 shedding wisdom on topics relevant to this audience. It’s really a list of blogs recommending everything from doctors familiar with hormone changes to advice on parental tips. Interesting (and beneficial to me as I love Peet’s coffee), you can sort through research clippings on different topics that relate to us more mature women, like this information:

Good news for coffee lovers: Drinking up to six cups a day of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee daily won’t shorten your life span, a new study shows. In fact, coffee might even help the heart, especially for women, the researchers found. “Our results suggest that long-term, regular coffee consumption does not increase the risk of death and probably has several beneficial effects on health,” said lead researcher Dr. Esther Lopez-Garcia, assistant professor of preventive medicine at the Autonoma University in Madrid, Spain. The researchers found that women who drank two or three cups of caffeinated coffee daily had a 25 percent lower risk of death from heart disease during the follow-up (from 1980 to 2004) than non-drinkers. Women also had an 18 percent lower death risk from a cause other than cancer or heart disease compared with non-coffee drinkers.

Thanks Jane for showing us that what may have seemed like failure is simply a path to something better. visit Smartnow.com for more info.

Member Services

Members, if you have a professional service, special promotion, or know of an event that can benefit fellow members at BYSJ, email to info@bikramyogasanjose.com. Include your name, phone number, link, and a brief 1-2 sentence description and date of the event (if applicable). BYSJ reserves the right to add and remove services and events at its own discretion.

Kyle Chesser: Hands On Photography is Bikram Yoga San Jose’s source for great photography and multimedia. Kyle is offering all members at BYSJ a standing 10 % discount for personal and professional portraits, family sittings, kids picts and more! Please contact Kyle at his studio for information about the services that he can offer you 408-955-0555.

Dao Healing Center Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Just as the Western medical doctor monitors the blood flowing through blood vessels and the messages traveling via the nervous system, the acupuncturist assesses the flow and distribution of vital energy within its pathways, known as “meridians and channels”. Points on the skin along these pathways are energetically connected to organs and body structures. When this energy circulation is disrupted, illness results. With acupuncture,points along the body’s meridians are gently stimulated, vital energy channels open and balance is restored within the body. Frank Leondari, friend of BYSJ, has over twenty years of experience. Feel free to contact him for more information.

Ayoma Life Spa offers a 15% discount on all services to Bikram Yoga San Jose members. Ayoma LifeSpa is located on the fifth floor of the Hotel Valencia Santana Row in San Jose. Ayoma is a personal sanctuary for healing and rejuvenation, where lifestyle and nutrition consultations, skincare and body treatments, and self care programs are tailored to your individual needs. At Ayoma, we take pride in delivering a holistic health experience based upon the culture and traditions of India. Visit www.ayomalifespa.com for more information.

Nancy Birang, Certified Nutritionist, Four Seasons Nutrition is offering BYSJ members a 10% discount on visits for personal nutritional consultations. Nancy has hosted several seminars with us at BYSJ giving us correct and practical information on hydration, cleansing, and balanced eating for proper weight management. Take advantage of this offer and learn what booster foods to include in your daily diet; consider a New Year’s cleanse and start out the new year with a nourished and rejuvenated body, mind and spirit. Contact Nancy at 408.832.6178.

Dr. Shiva, a Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Biofeedback Therapist specializes in Hormone Balancing, Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, Quantum Biofeedback for Stress Reduction using the EPFX/SCIO technology, and Voice Analysis and Remapping for Mind-Body Transformation and Healing using Vo-Cal360. Dr. Shiva practices at Harmony Natural Health in Campbell and is offering a 20% discount to all BYSJ members. For more information click on the link above or call Dr. Shiva at 408.836.9568.

WithMyOwnTwoHands offers Watsu which is a Massage Meditation that moves the body in stretches, yoga positions and in stillness. It is performed in a pool heated to about 96 degrees. Julie Lefman, Owner, is offering all BYSJ members $30 off of the first 90 minutes. Visit the website for more information and to contact Julie.

Tim Cheng: Salon Salon is the owner of this established hair salon in San Jose. With over 20 years of experience, Tim’s style is professional and stylish. Tim is offering a complimentary consultation to any member of BYSJ. Call Tim at Salon Salon at 408-984-8288 to set up your free session.

Linda Lenore, Feng Shui Master
Feng Shui Tip: “Have a mirror in your office to reflect your image and double the amount of profitable business you do. The placement can vary for each office; so try different locations until you find the one that “feels right to you,” says Linda Lenore, Feng Shui Master. Thanks Linda for sharing your knowledge with us at BYSJ last month. Members, look for Linda to visit us again this year. Visit www.lindalenore.com for more useful information on how Feng Shui can help improve the health and prosperity of your life.