You may have heard of iridology, but what is it? Iridology has been defined as an alternative medicine technique in which patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine information about a patient’s health. While this science was proposed by Phillippus Meyeus in Chiromatica Medica over three hundred years ago, this practice is still going strong.

Practitioners utilize iris charts that allow them to compare their patient observations to a standardized visual aid. The iris chart is divided into various zones—approximately 90—that correspond to specific parts of the human body. For example, the zone that corresponds to the kidney is located in the lower part of the iris. According to iridologists, details in the iris reflect changes in the tissue of the corresponding body organs; when there is an abnormality in a certain zone of the iris, there is a chance that the corresponding part of the body could be overactive, inflamed, or distressed.

Bernard Jensen, a prominent iridologist, claims, “Nerve fibers in the iris respond to changes in body tissues by manifesting a reflex physiology that corresponds to specific tissue changes and locations.” For example, acute inflammatory, chronic inflammation, and catarrhal signs may indicate involvement, maintenance, or healing of corresponding distant tissues.

In Canada and the United States, numerous organizations offer certification courses in iridology. Tranquiliti Wellness Center in Windermere also occasionally offers classes about iridology. If you are interested in learning more, or want to learn how the Tranquiliti Wellness Center can help optimize your Orlando lifestyle, please call us today at (407)488-0244.

Reflexology is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and feet that relate to every organ, gland, and system of the body. Reflexology, like massage therapy, is a non-invasive way of helping the body to heal itself by increasing blood flow to targeted areas. Studies show that reflexology can increase the blood flow to the brain, kidneys and intestines. It can also reduce pain in targeted areas through improved circulation and pressure points.

Reflexology involves the use of alternating pressure applied to reflexes within reflex maps of the body located on the feet, hands and outer ears. Massaging each area can stimulate the flow of energy, blood, nutrients, and nerve impulses to the corresponding body zone, relieving ailments in that zone.

Our goal at Tranquiliti Wellness Center is to promote wellness and to help you feel the best you can. This is why we offer reflexology at our yoga and pilates studio in Windermere. We have even expanded our facility so that we can offer more services to you! We are still located upstairs at 503 Main Street in Downtown Windermere, but we have expanded to the downstairs as well. We look forward to seeing you at our new facility!

Massage therapy has many benefits – it can relieve pain, promote healing, reduce stress, temporarily lower blood pressure, and provide emotional release. Massage therapy, as well as Reiki, can also be used to treat many medical conditions. During a massage therapy session, your massage therapist will cater to your personal needs in order to treat your specific condition.

Depending on the reason for your visit, your massage therapist will target different areas of the body such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, organs, and connective tissue. To help promote healing in the affected area, your massage therapist may apply pressure, heat, and/or movement to the specific area in order to increase blood flow and allow your body to repair that area.

During a massage therapy session, your massage therapist will work both the superficial and the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue in the affected area of your body. They will use various techniques to massage with their hands, fingers, elbows, feet, knees, or even their forearm. Traditionally, massages are given with the client lying on a massage table, sitting in a massage chair, or lying on a mat on the floor.

Don’t forget, we have a massage therapist at Tranquiliti Wellness Center that wants to help you get rid of undesirable pain and soreness in your body. Give us a call today at 407-448-0244 to schedule your massage therapy appointment!

Reiki is a technique that promotes healing by channeling energy through the body. Energy healing is a non invasive, gentle healing art that can help to put your body’s energy flow back into balance. Your body’s natural energy channels become blocked due to the physical and emotional stress of everyday life.

To balance your energy, an energy shift occurs to release stagnant energy and to realign your mind, body, and spirit as they should be. A deep sense of relaxation and a general sense of well-being should occur. Energy healing eases pain, anxiety, and stress related symptoms, and boosts immunity.

At Tranquiliti Wellness Center, we offer Spiritual Reiki retreats. Our Spiritual Reiki retreats demonstrate the healing benefits of Reiki that can be used not only for yourself, but also for others. By attending a Spiritual Reiki retreat at our Orlando yoga and wellness center, you will learn how to keep the energy flow in your body balanced, reduced stress, and focus on your spirituality.

Anne Van Allen, the owner of Tranquiliti Wellness Center, is an Energy Balancing Master & Teacher who can help you focus your mind, body & spirit. Anne can show you how to connect with the energy life source that comes from God. Call Anne today at 407-448-0244 to discuss how she can help you connect with God and balance your energy.

Misunderstandings and disagreements are part of human interaction and life. However, too much disharmony in a relationship with another person can be unhealthy and emotionally damaging. It can leave both people in the relationship feeling rejected, unworthy, resentful, and empty. The worst thing to do when going through a divorce is to let negative thoughts and anger overwhelm you.

Relationships effect our personal growth and can be reflected in the way we respond to others. If you let the bitterness and anxiety of divorce control your emotions, it can negatively affect other areas of you life as well. Anne Van Allen, Tranquiliti Wellness Center’s owner and life coach, can help you realize the gifts that life is offering and assist you in being the very best you can be during and after your divorce.

Anne Van Allen is a Spiritual and Wellness Certified Life Coach in Orlando whose passion is helping people achieve their personal fitness and spiritual goals. This includes, but is not limited to, helping people manage stress in their lives, eliminate negative thinking, and gain emotional stability. A life coach helps relatively healthy people take steps in their personal development and improve their quality of life by making positive life changes. Call 407-448-0244 for a free consultation with Anne today!

Does your hectic schedule have you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Maybe it’s time to take a step back and focus on reducing your stress levels so that you can be more energetic, happy, and productive during your days.

Experts say that some stress is good for you because it keeps you alert, sharpens your senses, and engages your mind. However, too much stress negatively affects your mental and physical health. Therefore, stress management and relaxation techniques can do wonders to restore balance in your life and may help reduce the harmful health affects that stress can cause.

At our Yoga and Pilates Center in Windermere, we are having a Stress Management and Relaxation Workshop on Saturday, November 5th and its only $40! At our workshop, you will learn how to alleviate stress and return to your natural state of relaxation. You will learn insightful ways to reduce the power of negative thinking, as well as how to release tension in your body through breathing techniques.

What you learn in this workshop can be applied to any area of your life. It can help you to get less stressed at work or while driving in rush hour traffic. No yoga experience is necessary to participate in our Stress Management and Relaxation Workshop. Give Tranquiliti Wellness Center in Windermere a call at 407-448-0244 to learn more about this workshop on November 5th!

Reflexology is a natural healing practice that involves applying pressure to the feet or hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques in order to improve the health of another area of the body. Reflexology is based on a structure of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands. Stretching movements and techniques are also sometimes used to provide relaxation to the foot. Oils, creams, and lotions are not traditionally used for reflexology.

The theory behind reflexology is that there are reflex areas on the feet and hands that correspond to other specific parts of the body such as organs, glands, and even the brain. For example:

•    the tips of the toes reflect the head
•    the base of the toes reflect parts of the neck
•    the arch of the foot reflects the liver, kidney, and pancreas
•    the area around the heel reflects the lower back and intestines

Reflexology can help to reduce stress because the feet and hands set the tension level for the rest of the body. Studies show that reflexology can increase the blood flow to the brain, kidneys and intestines. It can also reduce pain in targeted areas through improved circulation and pressure points.

At Tranquiliti Wellness Center in Windermere, we are now offering an hour of reflexology or massage and an hour with Anne teaching communication and bonding techniques. All for $100! Give our Windermere Yoga and Pilates Center a call today at 407-448-0244!

Using the dictionary definition, meditation means to reflect upon, ponder, or contemplate. However, in the context of yoga, meditation is defined more specifically as a conscious relaxation. Meditation is a personal, inwardly-oriented practice that is executed by individuals either on their own or in a group meditation class. Meditation has many benefits for your mind, body, and personal spirituality. Meditation helps a person’s confidence, increases blood flow, reduces stress, assists in post-operative healing, improves concentration, and much more!

To meditate, start by paying attention to your breathing. By focusing exclusively on your breaths, your attention is taken away from day to day stress, pain, intense emotions, worries, and anything that could prevent your mind from being able to relax. After you have cleared your mind by concentrating on only your breathing, you can experience a sense of calm, peace, and serenity. It ultimately evolves into an expanded state of awareness and a deeper spiritual connection because you allow your mind to open up to new insights.

At Tranquiliti Wellness Center in Windermere, Florida, we provide a physical & spiritual well-being through meditation, yoga, pilates, and life coaching. We currently do private group meditation classes on Saturday and on Mondays. Come and join us for a rewarding experience!

If you’re unsure about Pilates, and if it’s appropriate for you, we’re going to discuss what Pilates is and how you can drastically improve your quality of life with a prolonged commitment to it!  First of all, Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in Germany in the early 20th century.  Its initial purpose is to promote body conditioning while also augmenting flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination between different section of your body.  There are six different principles in which Pilates is founded on:

• Concentration
• Control
• Centering
• Flow of movement
• Precision
• Breathing

We have seen Tranquiliti members see a number of benefits from Pilates classes.  Changes include being more limber, losing weight, and more energy in parts of the body such as the legs and hips.

To learn more about Pilates classes in Orlando and other great wellness services, contact Tranquiliti Wellness Center today at 407-448-0244.

A little yoga every day is the best way to help recharge and restore your body from the stress of the day. Yoga is the best R&R you will ever have and is great for people of all fitness levels. Candlelight Yoga is a type of yoga that is meant to melt away tension using soothing and restorative postures and deep stretches. And you guessed it – CANDLES!

Candlelight Yoga drains away anxiety, increases strength, enhances flexibility, and improves balance.
The emphasis on using breathing to help relax the body will help you feel recharged and renewed – it may even help you sleep better. Also, doing Candlelight Yoga every once in a while helps your body build a reservoir of energy that sometimes gets depleted in the busyness of everyday life.

Join us at Tranquiliti Wellness Center as we relax and unwind on Friday night with this 90 minute light hearted feel good Candlelight Yoga class. This class will help you flow smoothly while using your breath to relax your body and your mind. You will leave feeling ready and rested for the weekend ahead! *All levels are welcome*

To sign up for this class please call 407-448-0244 or Sign up on-line here.