New Moon Gatherings

Simple, sweet evenings for women, during the time of the darkest moon.| The gatherings include: connecting, networking & spiritual. What to bring: Journal, Altar Item(s) & Reusable cup for water/tea. ~*~ All Women, Mothers & Daughters ~*~ Moonthly Friday Night Circle April 24th May 22nd 7:30 - 9:45 pm $10-25 suggested offering no one turned away RSVP requested: 415-285-MUSE or NEWMOON(at)spiralmuse(dot)org

 

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Couples Massage Workshop

with Jennifer Epiphany Long, Founder & Director of Vara, CMT, CYT

Saturday, Date TBA

1 - 4:30pm

$100 advance

$120 at door

Learn massage techniques designed to enhance intimacy, playfulness and communication within partnerships.   Jennifer has been teaching massage to non-practitioners to advance techniques to massage practitioners since 1999, so be prepared to learn and have fun from a healthcare professional who has a wealth of information to share with you!

Advanced Registration Required: 

info@ varahealing.com or call 510-526-9642

 

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                                                 What Vara Offers
Vara Healing Arts Sanctuary is a beautiful health center located next to Berkeley in the heart of Albany right off Solano Avenue. We focus on providing support for your holistic health by offering:

- Yoga and Movement Classes
- Massage, Bodywork and Energy Work
- Hoistic Spa Treatments NEW!
- Sauna Therapy
- Healing Workshops & Classes
- Free Informative Lectures
- Studio Rentals
- Kirtans

- Movie Nights
- Life Coaching

Amenities:
- Naturally Lighted Yoga Studio with Wood Floors
- Eight Person Sauna
- Three Massage & Treatment Rooms
- Outdoor Garden Sanctuary
- Changing Room and Shower Facility

- Cozy Lounge and boutique to support your lifestyle in yoga, nutrition, health, wellness and peace
- Gift Certificates Available

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About Vara & The Founder
Vara = to kindly give; to fulfill wishes; a hand mudra meaning charity, in Sweden means “our”.

 

 

Jennifer Epiphany Long

Vara Healing Arts was founded by Jennifer Epiphany Long. Since 1999, Jennifer has been practicing massage, bodywork and energy work, teaching yoga and meditation as well as life coaching. A traumatic car accident in 1997 started Jennifer on a journey into the healing arts as she faced her return to health with few resources. She brings to Vara the inspiration she has drawn from these experiences as well as from the loving memory of her grandmother - Jennifer's childhood mentor and best friend who died from cancer.

Jennifer feels that if she had not found massage and yoga, she would still have many problems simply walking and sitting. The combination of receiving massage & practicing yoga has allowed her to recover from her accident much more rapidly and to feel better than ever before. Providing an environment for one to consciously work with the body, mind, spirit and heart is the core intention of Vara, with the reminder that such a journey can also be uplifting and fun. Jennifer's passion is sharing the wealth of information about wellness with everyone. Jennifer founded Vara Healing Arts as a gift to the world to provide support to people with their health and well-being.                         

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Contact Us
info@ varahealing. com
1-510-526-9642

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Directions
Vara is conveniently located in Albany, right in the middle of Berkeley, Kensington and El Cerrito where an easy travel through the tunnel or an exit off the highway can be taken. We are at 850 Talbot Avenue is just North of Solano Avenue in Albany. Talbot Avenue is four blocks East of San Pablo Avenue, two blocks before the BART tracks.

Directions to Vara from I-80/580:
Take the BUCHANAN ST. / ALBANY Exit
Take BUCHANAN ST. to SAN PABLO AVE. (Arco on corner)
Turn Left and continue on SAN PABLO AVE. to second traffic light
Turn Right on SOLANO AVE.
Four blocks up turn Left on TALBOT AVE.

Vara Healing Arts
850 Talbot Ave
Albany, Ca  94706

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Office Hours

 

Massage Appointment Availability:

Monday - Friday:     10:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday:                10:00AM - 9:00PM
Sunday:                  10:00AM - 9:00PM

*Same Day Appointments & Walk-ins welcome and upon availability*

 

Office Hours:  (call to book your appts during the following hours)

Monday - Friday:     10:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday:                10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday:                  10:00AM - 4:00PM

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Community at Vara!

Work Exchange ~ Front desk reception positions are available in exchange for yoga classes, massages and saunas.  Start today! Ongoing Classes, Lectures and Workshops ~ check out our growing events schedule offering a variety of events for every taste.  We have concert series, special yoga classes, informative wellness lectures, fun workshops and more!  Click here to see our full list of upcoming events! Retail Yoga accessories: straps, bags, rugs, mats, blankets Body care: lotions, soaps, scrubs Massage supplies: equipment, essential oils, lotions Candles, incense & other gifts Clothing (yoga wear, comfort wear, scarves, hats, purses) Music Jewelry Back to top

Events Schedule

DATE	DESCRIPTION
Saturday April 4, 2009 12 - 1:45pm $25 advance $30 day of	Hip Opener Yoga Workshop with Jennifer Long, Founder & Director of Vara $25 advance, $30 day of workshop Students will learn how to isolate and create opening in the hips with specific asanas, as well as modified postures.  Emphasis will be placed on protecting the knees.  Workshop open to all levels!
Saturday, March 29, 2009 12 - 4pm	Spring Open House Stop by for refreshments, for samplers of our services and/or to shop!  We invite you! for cheese & crackers, fruit & hot tea for a free massage with or without hot stones! for free yoga classes (take as many as you would like!) to purchase gift certificates and amazing holiday specials! to shop in our boutique with 20%-40% marked items including jewelry, clothes, crystals and more! Call us to reserve your spots in our yoga classes and for the complimentary massage!  Limited space!  Call us at 510-526-9642
Saturday, April 18, 2009 1 - 4:30pm Cost: $100 Per Couple Pre-Reg by February 21st at 4pm & $120 after and at door	Couples Massage Workshop ~with Jennifer Epiphany Long, CMT, CYT, Holistic Health Consultant, & Founder/Director of Vara Healing Sanctuary ~with Sofia Pizano, CMT Learn massage techniques designed to enhance intimacy, playfulness and communication within partnerships. Jennifer has been teaching massage to non-practitioners to advance techniques to massage practitioners since 1999, so be prepared to learn and have fun from a healthcare professional who has a wealth of information to share with you! Advanced Registration Required:  info@ varahealing.com or call 510-526-9642

2nd Friday of month No charge, donations are welcomed!

Friday Night Movie Night Come join the Vara community to gather together comfortably amongst piles of pillows to watch inspirational movies together.  All ages welcome!  Feel free to bring food and drink.  This is a free community event but donations are definitely welcomed!