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Newsletter
March 2010
“Authentic Sensual Living” Hits the Airwaves
“Authentic Sensual Living” made its national radio and television debut last month. Just before Valentine’s Day over a million listeners tuned-in to radio stations from California to Florida to hear tips on how to be truly romantic by moving past mere sexuality and connecting with their own sensual energy. Everyone was encouraged to give the best gift ever -to be fully present in the moment with their loved ones. This is a great tip that you can use anytime, make a commitment to really listen to, and be there for someone you care about, even if it’s just for a few minutes. You have to do it mindfully, with information overload we experience thanks to modern technology distractions will never stop so we have to make the conscious choice to stop them.
Here at home in San Francisco “Authentic Sensual Living” was also featured on ABC’s “A View From the Bay.” Hosts Spencer Christian and Janelle Wang asked a similar question “how can we live more sensually and reconnect with the moment in our hectic lives?” The answer: focus on the now and arrange your surroundings to be soothing and uplifting. In terms of where best to spend your energy, it’s on the present. The past is past and the future is beyond your control. If you focus on the now it not only helps you be fully present, it helps you get the outcome you want. Also, your surroundings have an effect on your mood and energy so use colors, elements from nature, even scents that you find uplifting. Take a little time to do a small makeover of your home, workspace and even your wardrobe and the benefits will be well worth it! Watch the interview.
Spark Your Physical and Emotional Vitality
Authentic sensual radiance is the flow of sensual energy; it is physical and emotional vitality. Some people, both women and men, seem to be born with this type of radiance. Sensual radiance seems like a mysterious quality, yet it is not really mysterious at all.
Have you ever asked yourself why some men and women who are not overly attractive draw attention and success naturally? We all have this innate quality. You can evoke it. The radiant energy you evoke that attracts others is your “aliveness.” You experience sensual radiance in your life from time to time. Remember what it felt like when you were in the flow, really “on your game?” Would you like to feel in the flow most of the time?
Sensual radiance begins with the balance of health. Your body is a network of interconnected systems. Your body systems must be in balance in order to perform at the highest functioning level. Balanced or imbalanced health can occur at any age. Our lifestyle, state of health, and physiological response to stressors influence how effectively our bodies maintain balance.
Igniting your senses will become your way of life as you feel the pleasure of sensually balanced living. Your sense of sight, touch, sound, smell, taste, and intuition are designed to give you the right information for your mind to calibrate your choices to maintain your health and vitality.
Dr. Charlyn Belluzzo is Guest Author at Sola Salon Studios
Sola Salon Studios, San Francisco’s most exciting new studio salon concepts, located at 660 Market Street in San Francisco, CA celebrated a fabulous Grand Opening Event of sensuality, art & styling. In addition to elegant food, wine, and excellent company Sola Salon Studios featured special guests who epitomized the notion of beauty inside and out: Author and expert on experiencing pleasure through all of the senses, Dr. Charlyn Belluzzo; artist, fashion designer and model Karli Henneman; and consultants from San Francisco’s Guerrilla Makeover!
Dr. Belluzzo autographed more than 60 copies of her new book, “Authentic Sensual Living”. Guests enjoyed both Amorosa Bella’s signature Sparkling Wines, the beautiful Brut and Rose`. Sensuality begins with the way you feel about yourself and everyone attending event experienced a little bit more of his or her own personal sensual power.
Travel to Where the REAL Wild Things Are
Have you ever wanted to experience a wild forest and a beautiful sea, similar yet real to the one Max’s imagination drew up in the book, “Where The Wild Things Are”? If so, you must be willing to meet incredible wild things and fearsome-looking monsters with courage like he did, so perhaps consider venturing into the jungles of Central America, where “the wild” will change your imagination into a reality.
First let’s go to the original Banana Republic, and not the more famously named chain-store version, but the REAL thing! I’m referring to the land of the ancient Maya civilization, bordering Mexico and surrounding Guatemala, Honduras, and a place whose name comes from the ancient Maya word “Beliz”, which translates to “Muddy Water”. It is a land so vastly intertwined with diverse cultural history – from its ancient Mayan ancestry to its acquisition by the British Empire, and its current day ethnical mix of Kriols (the original African inhabitants), the Garinagu (Garifuna or Black Caribs), the Mestizos (Spanish Yucantan settlers), and the Mennonites (who have been farming the land since the 1800’s).
Apart from its human roots, there are the natural seeded ones that have grown within the pristine rainforests, swampy coastal plains, lowland forests, mysterious caves and geological formations, highland plateaus and the Maya Mountains. If this isn’t enough paradise to explore for any botanist or natural enthusiast, one also can dive into its spectacular atolls and the Great Barrier Reef within its Caribbean waters off the coast, which are lined with pristine beaches, and over 400 islets and islands (or cayes). Not to mention, there’s even a deep dark Blue Hole to experience!
Belize invites any child or adult to come explore in its abundantly diverse playground, which brings us to where all the real wild things live! There are over 500 species of heavenly flora such as orchids (the Black Orchid is their national flower), abundant storybook trees, fantastic winged creatures (including Fruit Loop Sam, aka The Keel Billed Toucan which is the national bird of Belize), weirdly unusual Baird’s Tapir (the Belizean Mountain Cow), endangered rowdy Black Howler Monkeys (which exist only in Belize), adorable acrobatic Spider Monkeys, and the elusive Exotic Felines of the jungle (jaguar, puma, mountain lions, cougar, ocelot, and the smaller jaguarondi). Quite a healthy number of them roam within their forested habitat, however the most frequented reported sightings are in the Chan Chich area, the Rio Bravo Conservation areas, and the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (which was established in the 80’s as a protected jaguar reserve).
Venture into the real “Jungle Book” and stay at Chan Chich Lodge for a night-hike with a feline naturalist guide, or head up into the mountains and get “wildly civilized” at Chaa Creek Lodge cottages and hike the world-renowned Maya Medicine Trail. Go crocodile encountering at the Lamanai Outpost Jungle Lodge, where the Wild Things, Animal Planet, the World Gone Wild and the National Geographic Explorer teams have featured in their film productions. Live like a Garifuna and dance to hypnotic drum beats during a full moon at Hopkins fishing village and call it a night at the Jaguar Reef Lodge. Climb into the vine-encroached jungles where the once-mighty ancient Mayan cities existed, of Xunantunich, Cerros, Lamanai, Altun Ha, and Caracol. Venture downstream the Macal River in a canoe, lay like an iguana in a hammock at DuPlooy’s Jungle Lodge or take a plunge into infinity at Ka’ana Boutique Resort’s pool. Get into the deep, and swim like a dolphin off Ambergris Caye – afterwards dry off at the colonial- chic Victoria House in a thatched-roof casita. Cast like an angler for tarpon and bonefish in the crystal clear waters surrounding the famed Turneffe Islands flats, and experience your own private island like Gilligan at Blackbird Caye Resort. Embark on your own private and personal adventure - discover Belize!
For details visit our travel section.
Liz Bates, Amorosa Bella’s exclusive Travel Specialist and Owner of Inner Life Travel - liz@innerlifetravel.com or visit www.innerlifetravel.com
The Perfect Brain Food Recipe
Christopher Greenwald, Amorosa Bella’s premier “Sensual Chef!” shares a mind and heart healthy recipe.
One of the healthiest foods for us on the planet (if you are not a vegetarian) is fish.
Fish contain omega 3 fatty acids, which help your body to function at its healthiest. If you agree with what I am saying, but you are concerned about mercury in fish, here is the solution. Be daring, try sardines!
Sardines have the lowest amount of mercury and are one of the safest fish to eat in the world. The health benefits of sardines are many; they nutritionally support your brainpower, keep your blood sugar levels normal, aid in maintaining a healthy weight, and may contribute to living a longer life.
Here is one of Sensual Chef, Christopher Greenwald’s favorite healthy sardine recipes.
Grilled Sardines with Purple Mizuna, Fava Greens and Meyer Lemon8 fresh sardines
2-3 T. olive oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
1 head of purple mizuna lettuce (washed and dried)
1 handful of fava leaves (washed and dried)
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 Meyer lemon (juice only) + extra lemon wedges
Clean sardines with a sharp knife and gut completely. Trim and clean lettuce and leaves. Light a charcoal fire under a grill or prepare a gas grill set to high. Oil, salt and pepper the sardines. Grill fish a few minutes on each side or until just cooked through. Remove fish to a plate, place lettuce and fava leaves in a bowl with extra virgin olive oil, Meyer lemon juice and salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning then serve salad along side fish with lemon wedges for garnish.
Serves 4
Make Your Reservation to Attend Amorosa Bella's First Wine Dinner
Join us on April 8th, at Sante` Restaurant in the beautiful Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma, CA for our first Amorosa Bella wine dinner. Amorosa Bella wines will be delicately paired with a fresh spring menu by Chef Andrew Cain to celebrate the awakening of a new season.
The event will be hosted by wine expert and radio host, Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman.
View the menu and number to call for reservations.
To make a reservation contact:
Sante` RestaurantFairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
(707) 938-9000
100 Boyes Boulevard
Sonoma, CA 95476
For more information contact:
customerservice@amorosabella.com
