Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander were important pioneers in thinking about how the human body functions, and how to improve that functioning. Their ideas, carried on today as the Pilates Method and the Alexander Technique, have had a profound influence on many other fitness training and somatic education programs.
One of the most striking parallels between these two men's work is the sweeping view they had of the health challenges facing mankind today, and of the wide-ranging benefits that would come about if their ideas were put into practice. They both spent many years experimenting and working on themselves, making their own bodies as laboratories, as it were, for testing each new idea. They both also acquired considerable experience in working with others to improve their functioning and they both repeatedly offered to demonstrate their methods to anyone in authority who would take the time to investigate them.
In each of their first major publications, they express frustration with the direction the human race is taking and make urgent calls for remedial action based on their discoveries. At the start of "Your Health", published in 1934, Joseph Pilates writes:
"Daily, from sunrise to sunset, radio, newspapers and magazines broadcast to the world how to maintain health, how to regulate health, what to eat, what to drink, even what to think.
"This conflicting information... (has caused) nothing less than confusion (to those) who are so unfortunate as to hear or read the diametrically opposed viewpoints of our so-called guardians of our health, since it is rather the exception than the rule, that these instructions are in agreement in their ideas and methods.
"To one who has devoted the major portion of his life to the scientific study of the body and, to practical application of natures's laws of life pertaining to the natural development of coordinated physical and mental health, and to the prevention rather that the cure of disease, the misinformation I have so often listened to or read borders closely on the criminal. Why? Because the acceptance of many of these popular yet bogus theories not only results in the squandering of untold millions of dollars, but, more seriously, can and does actually shorten the lives of uncounted millions."
Apart from not mentioning television or the internet, one would have no way of knowing this was written over seventy years ago. We continue to be subjected to conflicting advice about almost everything related to health - nutrition, exercise, posture, prescription drugs, to name but a few examples.
Clearly Pilates was addressing major heath issues, issues that are not susceptible to any kind of quick fix. The same is true for Alexander. In the opening pages of his first book, "Man's Supreme Inheritance", written in 1918, Alexander devotes a great many pages to the same concerns voiced by Pilates. Some idea of the flavor of Alexander's writing can be found In his Preface to the First Edition of the book. Here Alexander explains why he feels the need to put forward his ideas immediately, even though they were still in a preliminary state of development:
"...there are many reasons why I should hesitate no longer...chief among them being the appalling physical deterioration that can be seen by any intelligent observer who will walk the streets of London or New York, for example, and note the form and aspect of the average individuals who make up the crowd. So much for the surface signs. What inferences can we not draw from the statistics? To take three instances only: What of the disproportionate and apparently undeniable increase in the cases of cancer, appendicitis, and insanity? For that increase goes on despite the fact that we have taken the subject seriously to heart. Now I would not...say that because the increase in these evils has gone hand-in-hand with our endeavours to raise the standard by physical-culture theories, relaxation exercises, rest cures (and therefore) the one is the result of the other; but lacking more definite proof on the first point, I do maintain that if physical-culture exercises, etc., had done all that was expected of them they must be considered a complete failure in the checking of the three evils I have listed."
n their analyses of the sad state of human affairs, on occasion both men veered into the realm of the bizarre. Pilates, for example, viewed masturbation as "the curse of mankind" and Alexander had some strange ideas about vaccinations and about "primitive peoples". I think it's fair to say that these were aberrations that did not take away from the important discoveries these men made.
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Pilates and Alexander put forth a number of suggestions about how the serious health crisis facing modern modern man could be alleviated. They both advocated a reasoned approach to the problem: find out precisely what is going wrong, why it is going wrong, and then think out and apply a rational solution.
Both men emphasized the unfortunate role of faulty childhood education and training which, in their views, inevitably led to harmful habits of thought and action. To overcome this, proper education (or, more accurately, re-eduction) was needed. As Pilates put it, in a statement that could easily have been written by Alexander, "..incorrect habits are responsible for most of our ailments, if not all of them. Equally true is the statement that only through proper education is it possible to replace bad habits with good ones..."
Both men felt that this re-eduction had to be based on a clear factual understanding of how we function and a clear-headed approach to improving that functioning. As Pilates writes, "...in order that one may receive the maximum benefit and resulting normal health from one's daily activities, one should understand at least some of the rudimentary underlying principles governing the mechanism of the human body in motion, rest and sleep. For example, knowledge of the leverage possibilities of the skeletal framework, the range and limitation of proper muscle tension and relaxation, the laws of equilibrium and gravity, and last but not least, how to inhale and exhale (i.e. how to breathe properly and normally) are essential if we are to benefit from any exercises."
This corresponds closely with Alexander's belief that it is important to have some knowledge of how we are designed if we wish to make useful changes. Some of these ideas have been elaborated on in recent years by Alexander Technique teachers and termed "body mapping" - a simple, systematic, process by which one can discover some some very basic, practical, anatomical information about yourself.(1)
It's telling that both Pilates and Alexander had occasion to make disparaging comments about anatomists. Pilates castigated them for failing to understand what he perceived to be the true mechanism of the spine and proper methods for training it. Alexander once met with a group of anatomists and later commented that their studies had done nothing useful to enhance their own posture and movement patterns. For Alexander it made no sense to study anatomy if you weren't going to use your knowledge to improve your own functioning.
Both men were self-trained in the field of anatomy and, for the most part, their understanding of human form and functioning was accurate. On occasion, however, they both were guilty of profound anatomical misunderstandings. Pilates made a very serious error when he insisted that the ideal human spine should be straight - that any spinal curvature at all is not natural. Alexander, for his part, put forth an odd test designed to quickly determine the level of someone's quality of functioning ("use" in his terms) based on hand positions - a test that has subsequently been completely discredited.
In the grand scheme of things, these failings are of minor significance in evaluating the overall importance of these two men's' approach to health and fitness.
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(1) Alexander Technique teachers Bill and Barbara Conable have been leaders in this development. Their book “How to Learn the Alexander Technique - A Manual for Students” is a good start for anyone who wants to explore ways of improving posture and movement patterns on their own.
The Pilates and Alexander Homepage at http://pilatesandalexander.com explores in depth the parallels and similarities between the Pilates Method and the Alexander Technique.
Robert Rickover is a teacher of the Alexander Technique living in Lincoln, Nebraska. He also teaches regularly in Toronto, Canada. Robert is the author of “Fitness Without Stress - A Guide to the Alexander Technique” and is the creator of The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique website at http://www.alexandertechnique.com
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As a professional recorder player and studied in anatomy (I integrate this with my playing and teaching work in playing technique), let me step forward and comment.
The best definition of the core muscles will come from chiropractors, physicians, Hellerworkers and Rolfers. As I understand it, the cluster of muscles alongside the spine, which start at the hip sockets and connect to the spine in an A shape which tilts backward, and which also do connect at the same part of the spine where the diaphragm does (see comment above) are part of the core. These giant muscle clusters hold up the spine and keep the body upright, tilt the pelvis, and generally connect the upper and lower body together. They are responsible for the generalized strength of the entire body, from the spine itself to the arms to the legs, and the movement thereeof. When taking away these muscles from a cadaver in medical school, the cadaver is five times more quick to collapse under weight-bearing circumstances than when the muscles are intact.
These muscles also help to support the breathing mechanism.
I do not agree, sorry to say, that pushing against the diaphragm strengthens it. In fact, it weakens it and it's been studied. The reason: the diaphragm becomes overly stretched (though this breathing technique could be useful in certain circumstances when the diaphragm is unduly tight, when fascia is glued and has stiffened the diaphragm, then to loosen it is key. So pushing against the diaphgram when breathing will stretch the fascia attaching the diaphragm to the spine, as well as the diaphragm itself). It has been studied in opera singers who were taught to push their chest out in a forceful way as part of so-called breath support technique, that their lungs are weakened and more prone to collapse later in life. Again pushing by muscular force, which is an artificial movement in breathing anyway, has a weakening rather than a strengthening effect.
The diaphragm in itself is already enormously powerful, more powerful than the uterus at birth. It could burst the rib cage during breathing if the ribs weren't flexible, thanks to cartilege which connects the ribs to the spine and which lies between each rib. Thank god there are no nerves allowing us to feel the diaphragm and its movement! We are protected from its enormous power.
Breathing needs to be elastic and free. So-called support, or firming of the muscles, must be gently done or it too can block freedom of breathing if too tight. Toning of muscles is healthy but tension and knotting is not. There is a balance to this support business of the breath. I think of it as the firmness felt as the abdomen comes toward the back during exhaling, and sustaining that movement. Kind of like when you have a doll and pull a string to make her cry, if your abdomen was attached to such a string, and it was steadily pulled, that (keyword) steady motion toward the back =abdominal firmness.
To gently firm the abdominal muscles is to coax the diaphragm to work more efficiently, arch higher to push the air out of the lungs better and in a more controlled way, etc.
There also is a misconception about the abdominal wall being merely in the front. In fact, medical terminology calls that the “abdominal wall front” and the back is the “abdominal wall rear”. This has to do with the fact that the diaphragm pushes the digestive organs up and down during breathing, and when pushed downward they fill the front, back and sides alike. Hence the abdominal wall front/rear. Thus, the core muscles and abdominal support of the diaphragm involve the front AND BACK of the body, both involved in breathing. THe diaphragm itself also is attached allt he way around to the ribs, on the front back and sides thereof. (Flopping your weight downward during breathing puts pressure on your diaphragm, but the commonly taught breathing technique of holding your chest high up is an overcompensated effort for avoiding this. Pushing your chest up will only stretch the diaphragm and core muscles in an unhealthy way. Again balance is key. Don't let your weight flop onto your abdomen, but don't go overboard with “upright” and overly tight posture either, which is even more constricting to the breath. Just float your weight like a buoey above your diaphragm area, or above the base of the ribcage, to avoid pressure on the diaphragm).
Flexibility of the pelvic floor is really key too, as this responds sympathetically to diaphragm movement. The pelvic floor is a wide strip of muscles connecting to the pubic bone in front, the sacrum in the back and is the width of your sit bones in the buttocks. If the pelvic floor is deliberately tightened, you will see for yourself that breathing is impeded. It needs to be elastic and free for breathing to occur efficiently.
The diaphragm holds air back even while it is also pushing it out of the lungs. If the air all came out at once, we'd expire on the floor. Further, there is always a certain amount of reserve in the lungs that we cannot exhale at all, or we would die. So there is a dynamic tension of opposites on the diaphragm, at all times, especially during wind playing when air is exhaled slowly and under controlled circumstances.
TO STRENGTHEN THE DIAPHRAGM:
You need to strengthen the dynamic of hold/push, both at the same time.
With your throat open and relaxed, exhale (flexible back and abdomen), then inhale fully. Keep your throat wide open, yet don't let even an eek of air out. If you do this correctly, you can hold a hand mirror in front of your face and see not even one bit of condensation on it. You are NEVER clamping with your throat, NEVER! And NEVER clamping with your ribs, NEVER! Instead, you are putting the video on pause: IE no clamping to hold the breath, just sustaining the position after inhale and not allowing any air to eek out.
If you do this exercise correctly, you will feel firmness in the diaphragm area, just below your ribcage.
This strengthens the diaphragm, rendering it able to hold back the breath better as well as to push it out better too.
Core strengthening exercises will help diaphragm movement too. But take care that the core does not become stiffened in the effort. Over-exertion and strain will cause tightening of the fascia which attach the muscles to each other, and which also feeds into the tendons and ligaments. This causes stiffening or gluing of muscles, as it were. If you work with a body trainer who advocates harsh and strenuous exercise, you are on the wrong track. Gentle and gradual is much better, assuring that your core and diaphragm both remain flexible.
Here is my long statement about this!
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING:
An excellent booklet is by Barbara Conable called “The Structures and Movement of Breathing”.
Best wishes, Drina
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Eliminating clutter in your life requires a mental as well as a physical housecleaning. Paring down on the amount of clutter in your life can leave you more time to focus on the things you find important.
Skin and Skin Care Articles
Skin is one of the beneficiaries of a healthy diet that includes antioxidants, but what happens when they are applied directly to the skin?
Articles about Less Stress
A suggestion to meditate with essential oils once a week for twenty minutes. Recommendations are given for oils that uplift, relax, and balance.
Articles about Aromatherapy
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Articles about Spas & the Spa Experience
About.com's Spa Guide discusses different kinds of spas – Amenity Spa, Club Spa, Cruise Ship Spa, Day Spa, Destination Spa, Medical Spa, Mineral Springs Spa, and Resort Spa.
Watsu Associations
A non-profit dedicated to making the benefits of giving and receiving Aquatic Bodywork available to everybody. Oversees and co-ordinates its spread and instruction. Lists classes and practitioners around the world.
Spa Industry Associations
The mission of the Group is to promote the benefits of healthy vacations and self-improvement and to assure potential spa guests that they receive accurate and current information about various spa choices.
Professional Reflexology Associations
Professional Massage Therapy Association
Mission: “To develop and advance the art, science and practice of massage therapy in a caring, professional and ethical manner in order to promote the health and welfare of humanity.”
Health Care Associations
Worldwide organization of body/mind and manual therapies healthcare professionals – medical doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors, psychologists, physical therapists, massage therapists, bodyworkers, and more.
Esthetic Medicine Associations
Founded to establish a clear definition of the role of the esthetic practitioner in today's healthcare delivery system. The objective is to provide the resources to enhance, and maintain professionalism in this rapidly growing industry.
Electrologist Associations
Provides a networking forum for members to experience: business growth, professional development, personal enrichment, and community involvement.
Aesthetics Professional Associations
International professional organization with > 25 yrs of experience & represents the student, aesthetician, make-up artist, reflexologist, aromatherapist, massage therapist, nutritionist, nurse, holistic practitioner, physician, and day spa/salon owner.
Alexander Technique Professional Associa
Provides membership information, information about the Alexander Technique, code of ethics, professional standards, notice board, workshops, and more. US and worldwide membership.
Spa Resort and Destination Spa Job Listi
Day Spa Job Listings by State and Countr
Day Spas in Sweden
A listing of day spas in Sweden with short descriptions and links to web sites
Day Spas in St. Lucia, WI
A listing of day spas in St. Lucia, West Indies with short descriptions and links to web sites
Day Spas in Spain
A listing of day spas in Spain with short descriptions and links to web sites
Day Spas in Slovinija
A listing of day spas in Slovinija with short descriptions and links to web sites
Global Spa Resorts
Based in Sun Valley, ID – “Rekindle your spirit of adventure by discovery.” Opportunities abound – sea kayak in Costa Rica, take a bike tour of France, paddle a canoe in Yellowstone, and much more.
Spa Resorts and Destination Spas in Nort
Spa Resorts in Pakistan
Spa Resorts and Destination Spas in Pakistan
Yoga Schools
In Hermosa Beach, CA – A.C.E. and A.F.A.A. certified yoga training. Yoga Fit Teacher Training Programs are scheduled for the US, Costa Rica, South Africa, Australia, Brazil and Germany.
Watsu Schools
In Middletown, CA – Offers Watsu Practitioner (150-hrs), WaterDance Practitioner (250-hrs), Watsu Therapist (500-hrs), Aquatic Bodywork Therapist (1000-hrs), and Watsu Instructor programs.
Tantsu Schools
In Middletown, CA -Bodywork Practitioner (100 hrs). Shiatsu Therapist: Shiatsu I, II, & III, Tantsu I & II + 50 hrs. Anatomy + 200 hrs.
Spa Business Schools
In Wafi, Dubai – Full range of professional qualifications, beginner – advanced. Postgraduate training for the professional therapist. Full and part-time, day or evening study. Endorsed by the UK’s premier beauty examining body, The Confederation of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC).
Skin Care Schools
In Wafi – Full range of professional qualifications, beginner – advanced. Postgraduate training for the professional therapist. Full and part-time, day or evening study. Endorsed by the UK’s premier beauty examining body, The Confederation of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC).
Shiatsu Schools
In Santa Clara, CA – Classes in Shiatsu massage.
Rolfing Schools
In Boulder, CO – Completion of the program allows students to enter a fulfilling profession with the support of a well-established reputation and the worldwide Rolfing community.
Reiki Schools
In Wafi – Full range of professional qualifications, beginner – advanced. Postgraduate training for the professional therapist. Full and part-time, day or evening study. Endorsed by the UK’s premier beauty examining body, The Confederation of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC).
Reflexology Schools
In Wafi – Full range of professional qualifications, beginner – advanced. Postgraduate training for the professional therapist. Full and part-time, day or evening study. Endorsed by the UK’s premier beauty examining body, The Confederation of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC).
Qi Gong Schools
In Santa Clara, CA – Classes in Qi Gong.
Phrimmer Schools
In Alexandria, IN – A two-week course in Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy is available to all doctors, nurses, physical therapists or massage therapists who wish to enhance their healing skills.
Fitness and Lifestyle Management Schools
In Maui, Hawaii – 6 week Fitness Instructor and Lifestyle Management Training. A trade school that prepares students for careers as personal trainers, lifestyle consultants, and/or aerobics instructors.
Hypnotherapy Schools
In Santa Clara, CA – Classes in hypnotherapy.
Hair Removal Schools
In Wafi, Dubai – Full range of professional qualifications, beginner – advanced. Postgraduate training for the professional therapist. Full and part-time, day or evening study. Endorsed by the UK’s premier beauty examining body, The Confederation of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC).
CranioSacral Therapy Schools
In Santa Fe – 1000 hour Cranial-Sacral Therapy Certification Program. Courses are taught with a Somatic Polarity® reference integrating the practices of somatic experience with the energetic/technical aspects of cranial sacral therapy.
Ayurveda Schools
In East Hanover, NJ – Offers a three year Ayurvedic practitioner certification program (Full board certification & accreditation by American Association of Drugless Practitioners).
Aromatherapy Schools
In Fair Oaks, CA – Offers Aromatherapy Certification Courses & Seminars held in different cities in Europe, Asia & the Americas.
AMMA Therapy and Oriental Bodywork Schoo
In Santa Fe – 500 hour Oriental Bodywork Certification.Courses include Traditional Anma Shiatsu, Point Location, Tui-Na, Oriental Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis Techniques, Chinese Cupping and Gwa Sha Therapies, Anatomy, Physiology and Energetic Nutrition.
Accupressure Schools
In Santa Clara, CA – Classes in accupressure.
Massage Schools in West Virginia
In Charleston – Prepares students to become qualified massage therapists with Resident Program, Home Study Program, and Continuing Education.
Massage Schools in Wisconsin
In Madison – Offers a program which combines both Eastern and Western massage theory and techniques. This program provides 736 hours of training and instruction which may be completed in eight (8) months.
Massage Schools in Washington, D.C.
In Washington, D.C., D.C. – COMTAA-approved Professional Training Program. Massage – anatomy, physiology, skill techniques, and holistic concepts.
Massage Schools in Washington
In Seattle – 1,000-hour licensing course (exceeds the requirements for licensure as a Massage Practitioner in Washington State). Introductory workshops, clinics, continuing education.
Massage Schools in Virginia
In Virginia Beach – Learn massage in a supportive community atmosphere at a school like no other. Both the 500-hour certificate course and 600-hour diploma course are approved by the AMTA/COMTAA.
Massage Schools in Utah
In Salt Lake City – Teaches the spiritual, emotional, energetic, psychological, and physical elements of massage therapy and bodywork.
Massage Schools in Texas
Massage Schools in Texas
Massage Schools in Tennessee
In Hendersonville – Offers courses to prepare students for Tennessee Licensure in Therapeutic Massage.
Massage Schools in South Carolina
In Charlotte, NC, Jacksonville, FL, and Charleston, SC – Courses in Anatomy & Physiology, massage theory & practice (Swedish, neuromuscular therapy), segmental structural bodywork, and more.
Massage Schools in Pennsylvania
In Wyomissing – Professional Massage Therapist diploma program. Provides the knowledge and skills to become an entry level professional therapeutic massage therapist.
Massage Schools in Ohio
In Columbus – Offers 18 month courses in Therapeutic Massage. Graduation from C.O.S.M. qualifies one to take the Ohio State Medical Board examination for licensure as a Massage Therapist in the State of Ohio.
Massage Schools in New York
In the Finger Lakes Region – 850 hour certification program, workshops.
Massage Schools in New Mexico
In Farmington – Offers a 650 hour program, 1200 hour Associates Program, Oriental Studies Program, a Student teaching Program for those interested in becoming a qualified teacher of massage therapy, and continuing education classes.
Massage Schools in New Jersey
Massage Schools in New Jersey
Massage Schools in Nebraska
In Omaha – Provide a 620 contact/clock hour program in Massage Therapy. In addition to the 620 hours of classroom and clinic, the program requires a minimum of 380 hours of non-contact study.
Massage Schools in North Carolina
In Charlotte, NC, Jacksonville, FL, and Charleston, SC – Courses in Anatomy & Physiology, massage theory & practice (Swedish, neuromuscular therapy), segmental structural bodywork, and more.
Massage Schools in Massachusetts
In Cambridge – Dedicated to training responsible, skilled, massage professionals equipped with the necessary techniques to become successful in the field.
Massage Schools in Illinois
In Peoria – Full Professional Massage Therapy Course, continuing education courses include: circulatory and relaxation massage, deep tissue and sports massage, hydrotherapy, reflexology, polarity, Reiki, and more.
Massage Schools in Florida
In Tallahassee – Teaches practical, natural, preventive techniques, therapeutic massage and colon treatment.
Massage Schools in Dubai
In Wafi – Full range of professional qualifications, beginner – advanced. Postgraduate training for the professional therapist. Full and part-time, day or evening study. Endorsed by the UK’s premier beauty examining body, The Confederation of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC).
Massage Schools in Canada
In Toronto, Ontario – Massage Therapy program is an AMTA Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) accredited program. Diploma program involves 2200 hours of classroom and supervised clinical education. Student-teacher ratio averages 25 to 1.
Massage Schools in California
In Dana Point – Seminar for the Belaví Facelift Massage Technique developed by Belle Tuckerman, combining vigorous, lightly whipping movements with special toning strokes and acupressure.
Massage Schools in Arizona
In Tuscon – Massage Therapy Certificate Program
Massage Schools in Arkansas
In Fayetteville – State-licensed 500-hour program with instruction in Swedish and Sports Massage, Myofascial and Integrative Therapies, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Hydrotherapy/Spa treatments, and more.
Massage Schools
Massage Schools
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Spas Organized by Activities and Service
An extensive list of cruise lines that offer spas on their cruise ships, individual cruise ships, links to their sites, and a brief description of the facilities, services, and programs available.
Travel Information
Travel agencies that specialize in arranging health spa and fitness resort vacations.
Spa Industry Information
Annotated links to more than 40 articles about starting a spa business, market analysis, demographics, location, treatments, trends, state of the industry, making your spa more inviting, marketing, public relations, ethics, staff, retail, online merchandising, and much more.
Great Spa-Related Stuff
Links to web sites that provide articles relating to spas and the spa experience.
About Spa Services
Find out about Aromatherapy – a service offered at many spas.
Finding the Perfect Spa
Find a spa in the US or Canada using these maps.
Aromatherapy Recipes
Aromatherapy recipes for Sensual Massage Oil, Relaxing Cedarwood Diffusion, Liquid Soap for Oily Skin, and Exotic Perfumed Hair Oil.
Specific Essential Oils
A basil distillation experiment.
Essential Oil Directories
Select an oil from the list to see a description of that oil's qualities, uses, and fragrance.
Essential Oils Blends
Tips about the many uses of essential oils, aromatherapy, perfumery, massage, and blending.
About Aromatherapy
Tips about the many uses of essential oils, aromatherapy, perfumery, massage, and blending.
Mother/Daughter Spas in Vermont
In the Okemo Mountain ski area – USA's oldest all-women program for developing a self-directed eating & exercise plan to take home with you.
Mother/Daughter Spas in Texas
Romantic Spas in Oklahoma
Spas in Oklahomathat offer couples treatments, bridal services or honeymoon, anniversary, or romantic escape packages.
Mother/Daughter Spas in Italy
In Chianciano Terme, Tuscany – Large selection of spa services to help improve the quality of life & make people healthier & more beautiful with simple guidelines.
Mother/Daughter Spas in Florida
In Bonita Springs – Stress reduction, weight management, Endermologie tm (a non-surgical body contouring which promotes weight reduction and the appearance of cellulite).
Mother/Daughter Spas in Canada
In Alberta – Program includes morning walk or yoga, spa lectures, fitness classes, spa treatments, and spa meals. Select Banff Springs then Leisure, then Families from pull downs.
Mother/Daughter Spas in California
In Escondido – All-inclusive: private room, gourmet meals, massage, face or body treatment, nutritional counseling, evening programs.
Spa Resorts in West Virginia with Smokin
In Berkeley Springs – Breathe Free Program offers professional support to help those ready to give up smoking. Recognized by: American Lung Association, American Heart Association, and American Cancer Society.
Spa Resorts in Vermont with Smoking Cess
In the Okemo Mountain ski area – USA's oldest all-women program for developing a self-directed eating & exercise plan to take home with you.
Spa Resorts in Texas with Smoking Cessat
In Dallas – For anyone serious about rejuvenation and good health. Live-in environment provides the essential information and support to make positive lifestyle changes.
Spa Resorts in South Carolina with Smoki
On Hilton Head Island – Focuses on physical and psychological lifestyle change and weight loss, boosting metabolism, body image, self-esteem and relationships.
Spa Resorts in Oklahoma with Smoking Ces
In Sulpher – 5-day live-in program helps people break free from nicotine addiction whether it takes the form of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff or chewing tobacco.
Spa Resorts in NC with Smoking Cessation
In Durham -Focuses on the four essential components of successful weight management and lifestyle change: nutrition, fitness, lifestyle counseling, and medical management.
Spa Resorts in Massachusetts with Smokin
In Lenox – 4 nights or longer. Address the physical and psychological aspects of smoking cessation taking you from withdrawal to controlling urges to relapse prevention.
Spa Resorts in Florida with Smoking Cess
In Hallandale – Nutrition and exercise programs. Gourmet vegetarian cuisine. Therapeutic spa treatments (massage, reflexology, facials, body wraps, body scrubs, etc.).
Spa Resorts in California with Smoking C
In Ojai – Fitness and weight control programs. Weight machines, massage, facial, reflexology, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and more.
Spa Resorts in Arizona with Smoking Cess
In Tucson -Healthy lifestyle program helps you to understand habits, emotions and stress that influence health. This service provides you with feedback and strategies for healthier living.
Spas in West Virginia for Mature Travele
In Berkeley Springs – Edlerhostel is held in December and January. Fitness, nutrition, and stress reduction at this casual, non-competitive, and fun spa resort.
Spas in Wisconsin for Mature Travelers
In Fontana – Programs geared to the special needs of older guests.
Spas in Virginiafor Mature Travelers
In Buckingham – Elderhostel for senior citizens in October. Other programs include Wellness Retreat., Self-Mastery Through Meditation., Growing in Love; Couples Yoga, Family Camp, and more.
Spas in Hawaii for Mature Travelers
In Kapaau – Elder Spa is an in-patient facility focusing on quality care for older guests who want to strengthen and tone muscles, lose body fat, recover lost mobility, and regain their independence.
Spas in Canada for Mature Travelers
In Hinton, Alberta – Offers Elderhostel, an educational adventure for older adults (55 years of age+) – hiking, memoir and journal writing, drawing, dancing, massage.
Spas in California for Mature Travelers
In Desert Hot Springs – Recommended by many travel books for mature travelers. 50 spacious rooms surround a sea of seven hot mineral pools. Massage, facial, saunas, herbal body wrap, salt glow, and more.
Spas in Arizona for Mature Travelers
In Tucson – Optimal Aging Program – fun and insightful week-long program. Learn how to manage life transitions and plan for healthy aging through workshops and consultations with leaders in the field of longevity.
Spas in Alabama for Mature Travelers
In Seale – A lifestyle and health recovery center offering health conditioning and special diets in comprehensive 17 day sessions that appeal mostly to people over 50.
Spas and Windstar Cruises
The 10,000 square feet WindSpa is among the larger spas at sea; structured programs for both sexes, including yoga and Boxercise lessons, deep-tissue massage and body masks. Personal trainers, and more.
Spas and Seabourn Cruises
Lavish and expensive – The ships are equipped with health spa, an outdoor pool, 3 whirlpools, an underwater observatory, a water sports marina, and much more.
Spas and SSC Radisson Diamond Cruises
The entire top deck is devoted to a jogging track and the Diamond Spa which offers aromatherapy, smoothing seaweed or herbal wrap, massage, steam bath, sauna, fitness center with classes, and pool.
Spas and Holland America Cruises
Offering the fully-equipped, ocean-view Ocean Spa fitness center, which includes the beauty salon/barber shop, massage, sauna, steam rooms, and juice bar on the Lido deck. Passport to Fitness Program.
Spas and Disney Cruises
Visit the Tropical Rain Shower for completely decadent spa treatments for one of your “adult vacation” onboard activities.
Spas and Epirotiki Cruises
Offering fresh water pools, fitness center, massage and sauna.
Spas and Cunard Cruises
The Golden Door Spa at Sea® on Scandinavia Deck features a heated lap pool, gym and exercise area, and saunas. Offered are massages, European holistic therapies, lectures on relaxation and nutrition, and more.
Spas and Crystal Cruises
Facilities include the Crystal Spa and Salon. Massage, whirlpools, sauna, health club, aerobics, tennis, gymnasium, two swimming pools.
Spas and Costa Cruises
The Pompeii Spa offers ocean views, fitness equipment, pools, Jacuzzis®, and an authentic Roman steam bath. Enjoy body wraps, massages, therapies, and more. Can be prebooked in 1/2 to 6 day packages.
Spas and Celebrity Cruises
Offered on every ship in the Celebrity fleet – massages, thalassotherapy, hydrotherapy, aqua meditation, personal fitness training sessions, indoor exercise pool, steam room, sauna, and more. Can be prebooked.
Spas and Carnival Cruises
Found aboard all 10 of the line's “Fun Ships” – full gym, aerobics, three swimming pools, organized walks, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, full body and scalp massages, aromatherapy wraps and facials, and more.
Ski Spas in Massachusetts
In Lenox -Cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, winter snow adventures, snow shoeing, pole hiking, winter hiking.
Tennis Spas in West Virginia
In White Sulphur Springs – Tennis packages. Spa features soak tubs, individual whirlpool baths, Swiss shower, scotch spray, steam, sauna, therapy rooms for massage, and more.
Tennis Spas in Vermont
Tennis Spas in Virginia
In Williamsburg – Tennis The 27,000+ sq. ft. Spa/Sports complex offers massage therapy, deep cleaning facial, and natural body wraps.
Tennis Spas in Utah
In St. George – Vic Braden Tennis College, education, nutrition, programming the body for fitness, reprogramming the mind, and more. Details in downloadable files.
Tennis Spas in Texas
In Austin – Tennis Complex with lighted tennis courts and a professional teaching staff, Spa & Fitness Center with Swedish massage, facial, French seaweed treatment and more.
Tennis Spas in Pennsylvania
In Farmington – 4 omni-turf tennis courts. World-class spa designed using Feng Shui, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, fitness center w/ Keiser equipment, complete body therapy treatments. 40+ services.
Tennis Spas in New York
In Ellenville – Five indoor and 10 outdoor tennis courts, 2 indoor racquetball courts, horseback riding, health club with massages, golf, pools, fitness center, gym, sauna, and more.
Tennis Spas in Nevada
In Las Vegas – Lighted tennis courts. Resident pros include David Pate, member of the 1991 U.S. Davis Cup Team. Spa and fully equipped fitness area.
Tennis Spas in Missoui
Tennis Spas in Indiana
In French Lick – The Midwest's largest resort tennis facility offering 10 lighted outdoor courts and eight indoor Laytexite® courts. Complete health spa & mineral baths, golf, and more.
Tennis Spas in Hawaii
Tennis Spas in Georgia
In Braselton – 7 lighted tennis courts, 4 hard courts and 3 clay courts. Private lessons, adult and junior programs. Spa.
Tennis Spas in Florida
In Boca Raton – Tennis night and day, clay courts, pro shop, clinics, private lessons. Fully equipped fitness center, pool, sauna, steam, whirlpools, private massage rooms.
Tennis Spas in Colorado
In Colorado Springs – The Tennis Club features 12 Plexi-cushion courts, including one stadium court. Spa, personal training, fitness center, and more.
Tennis Spas in Arizona
In Sedona – 12 world-class tennis courts with plexi-pave surfaces. Tennis Director, Head Pro and Tennis Pros with 45+ yrs combined teaching experience. Health & healing spa, fitness center.
Physical Therapy
Guide Annette Stucky provides information on anatomy, disabilities, exercise, ergonomics, low back pain, knee pain, alternative physical therapy, research, technology in physical therapy, and much more.
Energy Work
Article provides information about chakras, how to prepare for energy work, and the tools that are used. Chakra chart.
Massage Schools in Connecticut
In Newington and Westport – CCMT offers 3 professional training programs for massage therapy: Massage Therapist – 20 mo., Clinical Massage Therapist – 20 mo., Massage Practitioner – 12 mo.
Golf Spas in West Virginia
In White Sulphur Springs – Three 18-hole championship golf courses. Spa offers soak tubs, individual whirlpool baths, Swiss shower, scotch spray, steam, sauna, therapy rooms for massage.
Golf Spas in Wisconsin
In Lake Geneva – Two 18-hole PGA golf courses. Spa services range from facials, leg treatments, manicures, thalassotherapy treatments and much more. Customized and standard spa packages.
Golf Spas in Washington
In Blaine – Championship, Arnold Palmer designed golf course with driving range, putting and chipping greens, pro shop, and clubhouse. Full service spa, salon, health club, and more.
Golf Spas in Vermont
In Manchester Village – 6423-yard golf course – map of the golf course. The Evolution Spa features massage, sauna, aerobics, Nautilus equipment, nutritional counseling, and more.
Golf Spas in Virginia
In Hot Springs – Golf with a choice of three courses. Golf Advantage School. The spa has fully equipped exercise facilities, offers a variety of treatments and therapies and private mineral baths.
Golf Spas in Utah
In St. George – Golf. Spa offers education, nutrition, programming the body for fitness, reprogramming the mind, and more.
Golf Spas in Texas
In Austin – Three highly acclaimed, eighteen-hole golf courses. The Spa & Fitness Center provides healthful activities, rigorous wellness programs,Swedish massage, facial, and French seaweed treatment.
Golf Spas in Spain
In Marbella/Mijas, Malaga – Two beautiful 18-hole, par-72 golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones.Unique and modern Thalassotherapy Spa Center.
Golf Spas in Puerto Rico
In Dorado – 2 award-winning 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Sr. golf courses, 1,776-ft. freshwater river pool,14 water-falls, hot tub, slides, walkways and bridges, whirlpool, Le Spa Health & Beauty Center.
Golf Spas in Pennsylvania
In Farmington – Mystic Rocks golf course, the Links course, and The Woodlands Golf Academy. World-class spa, fitness center. Over 40 separate services are available through licensed professionals.
Golf Spas in Oregon
In Redmond -Two championship golf courses, an 18 hole putting course, massage, tennis, fishing, horseback riding, cycling, swimming.
Golf Spas in New York
In Ellenville – Health Club with Massages, Ken Venturi Golf Academy, 36 hole Fazio/Robert Trent Jones course, pools, fitness center, gym, sauna, tennis, racquetball, horseback riding, and more.
Golf Spas in Nevada
In Las Vegas – 18-hole golf course. Olympic size pool, 10 hydrowhirl spas, European health spa, jogging track, championship 18-hole golf course, 10 tennis courts, pro shop for golf & tennis.
Golf Spas in Missouri
Golf Spas in Mexico
In the Sierra Madre Mountains of Central Mexico – Golf. Aromatherapy, facials, fitness profile, health assessment, herbal wraps, hotwaxing, loofah scrubs, massages, seaweed wrap, Swiss showers, and more..
Golf Spas in Indonesia
In Yogyakarta – Nine-hole par-30 golf course. Modern Health Club featuring sauna, Jacuzzi, cold plunge pool and a wide selection of pampering and relaxation treatments (massage therapies, etc), and more.
Golf Spas in Idaho
In French Lick – Two of the finest 18-hole golf courses in Southern Indiana. Complete health spa & mineral baths, golf, tennis, horseback riding, and more.
Golf Spas in Idaho
In Coeur d'Alene – 18 hole golf course with famous floating green signature hole. Expanded health club and 7,000 sf spa on the water's edge offers massage, body rejuvenation, meditation room, and salon.
Golf Spas in Hawaii
On Big Island, KaÕupulehu-Kona – Jack Nicklaus signature golf course on the beach, home of the Mastercard Championship, Sports Club & Spa, scuba diving, fishing, boating, and more.
Golf Spas in Great Britain
Spas at Golf Resorts in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales
Golf Spas in Georgia
In Braselton – 63 holes of Championship golf on 4 courses including the private Legends course – home of the Subaru Sarazen World Open. Spa offers massage, herbal body wrap, and more.
Golf Spas in France
In Deauville – 3,000 sq-meter Deauville Institute of Hydrotherapy offers programs in anti-stress, slimming, revitalisation, & post-natal. Pressotherapy, algotherapy, water-jets, massages, more.
Golf Spas in Florida
On Amelia Island – 45 championship holes of golf. Health & Fitness Center offers strength training, exercycles, treadmill, aerobic, conditioning classes, fitness consultations, massage, more.
Golf Spas in Colorado
In Colorado Springs – Three golf courses, tennis. Spa offers aromatherapy, massage, personal training, fitness center, more.
Golf Spas in Canada
In British Columbia – Mountainside and Riverside golf courses. Hot springs soaking, diving, and swimming/lap pools. Massage, hydrotherapy, and esthetic services.
Golf Spas in California
In Carlsbad – Two exceptional 18-hole golf courses. Home of the Mercedes Championships, the 1st event annually on the PGA TOUR. Spa offers body treatments, facials, massages, & water therapies.
Golf Spas in Arizona
In Phoenix – Two 18-hole championship golf courses plus a unique 18-hole putting course. Spa with indoor whirlpool, steam room, dry sauna, fitness center, and 60+ fitness classes weekly.
Golf Spas in Australia
In Queensland – Championship golf course. Aerobics, yoga, gym, pools, aromatherapy, facial, fitness profile, mineral bath, herbal wrap, health assessment, horseback riding, hiking, and more.
Golf Spas in Arkansas
In Hot Springs National Park – Guests have privileges at the Hot Springs Country Club for golf (2 courses), tennis, and swimming. Spring-fed thermal mineral baths, whirlpool, and massage.
Spa Videostore – Yoga
Spa Videostore – Tai Chi
John Saxon narrates this instructional tape on the ancient Chinese exercises known as Chi Kung, combining the disciplined movements of Tai Chi with intense meditation. Demonstrated by Master Jerry Alan Johnson. For all fitness levels. 45 minutes long.
Spa Videostore – The Spa Experience
An intermediate-level overall body toning workout from The Greenhouse Spa in Texas, a winner of the 1997 Condé Nast's Readers' Choice Award for Top 10 Spas. Includes firming and sculpting, fat-burning , and muscle-building free-weight exercises. 52 minutes long.
Spa Videostore – Massage
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Spa Videostore – Health and Healing
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Spa Videostore – Acupressure
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Family-Friendly Spas in Wisconsin
In Lake Geneva – Grand Adventure Kid's Club for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Skiing, volleyball, tennis, biking, horseback riding, swimming, and more.
Family-Friendly Spas in Washington
In Blaine – Kids programs. Golf, tennis, full service spa, salon, health club, marina, charter cruises, fishing tripsJogging paths, bike rentals, nature walks, and more.
Family-Friendly Spas in Venezuela
On Margarita Island – Little Village Club with everything from a giant water slide to a complete playground. They’ll enjoy hours of supervised swimming, games, arts and crafts, play and instruction.
Family-Friendly Spas in Vermont
In Stowe – Summer and Holiday Adventure Kids Camp for ages 5-12. New Years Eve 7pm-12:30am, $50. Both include dinner and activities. Summers: 9am-5pm, lunch and activities.
Family-Friendly Spas in Virginia
In Hot Springs – The Homestead Kids Club is an innovative and exciting children's program that promises learning-made-fun, partnering with the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia.
Family-Friendly Spas in Utah
In Snowbird – Camp Snowbird provides care and supervised activities for children 6 wks-12 years. Nursery (6wks-3 yrs). Ski School (5-12). Chickadees (3&4) & Kinderbirds (4&5) ski school and activities.
Family-Friendly Spas in Texas
In Irving – Baby-sitting services are available as well as complimentary children's amenities/services including ballet classes, tumbling exercises, and swimming.
Family-Friendly Spas in Puerto Rico
In Dorado – Camp Hyatt®. 1,776-ft. freshwater river pool with 14 water-falls, hot tub, slides, walkways and bridges, whirlpool, full-service Le Spa Health & Beauty Center offering free weights, and more.
Family-Friendly Spas in New York
On Lake George at Bolton Landing – Teepee Club offers an exclusive, supervised enrichment program offers a variety of activities for children ages 4 through 13. A large variety of activities are offered.
Family-Friendly Spas in Nevada
In Las Vegas – MGM Grand Youth Center for children ages 3 thru12. Supervised game room, arts & crafts room, and multipurpose room. Planned trips and excursions for 6-16 year olds.
Family-Friendly Spas in Massachusetts
Family-Friendly Spas in Jamaica
Seven miles east of Montego Bay -Children's Playground. Trained attendants who will guide your children in arts and crafts, nature walks, treasure hunts, tug o' war, water games in the Kiddies pool, and more.
Family-Friendly Spas in Israel
In Tel Aviv – Camp Hyatt®. Spa includes indoor salt water pool, whirlpools, sulphur pools, herbal bath, steam room, sauna room, mud treatment rooms, gymnasium, aerobics room, and more.
Family-Friendly Spas in Indonesia
In Yogyakarta – Camp Hyatt®. Multi level free-form outdoor swimming pool featuring waterfall, whirlpool and a 70-meter water slide.
Family-Friendly Spas in Idaho
In Harrison – Kids Program mid June – August and entire winter for children ages 3-teens. Daily horseback riding, nature awareness games, leatherwork, picnics, hiking, more.
Family-Friendly Spas in Hawaii
On Big Island, KaÕupulehu-Kona – Kids For All Seasons program. Golf, spa, scuba diving, fishing, boating, swimming pool, Jacuzzi/whirlpool, tennis, and more.
Family-Friendly Spas in Germany
In Bad Saarow – Polly's Vital Center offers a kindergarten to entertain children while allowing parents to enjoy the spa experience.
Family-Friendly Spas in Georgia
Family-Friendly Spas in Florida
In Coral Gables – Children can enjoy arts and crafts, museum tours, cooking classes, and other organized activities.
Family-Friendly Spas in Colorado
In Colorado Springs – The Bee Bunch offers three programs to boys and girls aged 3-12. Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily for ages 5 to 12 and from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm daily for ages 3 and 4. Evenings also.
Family-Friendly Spas in Canada
In Alberta – Castle Club provides children a unique experience through interactive learning programs.
Family-Friendly Spas in California
In Palm Springs – Camp Hyatt®, 2 main swimming pools surrounded by towering palms and exclusive cabanas, interactive water play feature, wading pool, water slide for children, oversized spa with water cascade, and more.
Family-Friendly Spas in Arizona
In Sedona – Camp Coyote Children's Program provides nature walks, sand painting, wood crafts, making Kachina dolls and ghost beads, plus swimming, golf, tennis, treasure hunts, and barbecues. Health & Healing Spa a& Fitness Center.
Family-Friendly Spas in Australia
In Queensland – Camp Hyatt®. Aerobics, yoga, gym, lap and exercise pools, aromatherapy, facial, fitness profile, mineral bath, herbal wrap, health assessment, tennis, golf, horseback riding, hiking, and more.
Vermont Spa Resort Job Listings
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In Snowbird – Open positions (scroll down to spa), application form to print and mail or fax, information about working at Snowbird – benefits, housing, grooming, selection process.
Texas Spa Resort Job Listings
In Austin – Current job postings listed. For information, contact:
Pennsylvania Spa Resort Job Listings
New York Spa Resort Job Listings
Missouri Spa Resort Job Listings
In Ridgedale – Online appliecation
Massachusetts Spa Resort Job Listings
Illinois Spa Resort Job Listings
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Idaho Spa Resort Job Listings
In Harrison – Provides information on application requirements, age requirements, rules, housing, salaries, vehicles, job descriptions, and lengthy online application form.
Florida Spa Resort Job Listings
In Coral Gables – Online employment application form.
Colorado Spa Resort Job Listings
At Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Dillon, Copper Mountain & Silverthorne – Job location and titles with links to descriptions. Contains all jobs for area – not just spas.
California Spa Resort Job Listings
In Santa Barbara – Submit resume online, email or fax listing desired position in subject field.
Arizona Spa Resort Job Listings
In Sedona – List of job openings updated weekly.
Day Spa Job Listings in Washington
In Seattle – Salon Coordinator, hair stylist, spa personnel openings. Full & part time positions, flexible hours, discounts, benefits. Mail or email resume.
Day Spa Job Listings in Texas
In Arlington – Many openings. Top salaries. Health care plan, 401(k) plan, in-salon training, salary and/or commission, retail commission, education fund for travel expense, earned vacations, and more.
Day Spa Job Listings in Tennessee
In Memphis – Accepting applications for Tennessee certified Massage Therapists and Facialists. Health and dental benefits, paid vacation, full schedules, 5 paid personal days off per year, training, and more.
Day Spa Job Listings in Spain
In Gran Canaria – Lluxurious facilities in the south of the island of Gran Canaria for Hairdressing, Fitness, Exercise, Nail, Beauty and Massage Therapy. Current Vacancies (fitness instructor, beauty therapist, aromatherapist, hair stylist), online application form.
Day Spa Job Listings in Ohio
In Centerville and Kettering – Positions available: Salon Receptionist, Design Apprentice, Nail Technician, Esthetician, Make-up Artist, Office Secretary. Apply online.
Day Spa Job Listings in New Jersey
Day Spa Job Listings in North Carolina
Day Spa Job Listings in Minnesota
Day Spa Job Listings in Michigan
In Bloomfield -Lists job openings. Complete online application or mail resume to address provided.
Day Spa Job Listings in Massachusetts
In Boston – Current job openings listed. Call to set up an interview or fax resume.
Day Spa Job Listings in Illinois
In Chicago – Career opportunities for hair colorists, stylists and assistants, estheticians, massage therapists, nail technicians, more. Life long learning, benefits. Call for more information.
Day Spa Job Listings in Georgia
In Marietta – Answer one of three questions correctly to get to the recruitment page.
Day Spa Job Listings in Connecticut
In Ridgefield – FAX or mail your resume. Health care benefits, profit sharing, 401K plan, continuing education. Hair Colorist/Hair Designer, Estheticians, Massage Therapists, Nail Technician, Customer Service, and more.
Day Spa Job Listings in Colorado
In Denver – List of job opportunities and a phone number to call for more information.
Day Spa Job Listings in California
In Dove Canyon – List of openings on the What's News page.
Day Spa Job Listings in Arizona
In Scottsdale – Click on “Employment” which will take you to a screen to send an email/resume to Gainey Village.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Wisconsin
Day Spa in Milwaukee – Ayurvedic services provided will cleanse, balance and nurture the 5 elements within. Sinus cleansing, Shirodhara therapy, Himalayan Body Treatment, Ayurvedic Bath, and more.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Texas
Day Spa in Houston – Ayurvedic consultations to explore causes of physical or emotional discomfort from a holistic perspective to arrive at the best path for a return to health & happiness. Ayurvedic massage & cooking classes.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Ohio
Day Spa in Dayton – (scroll to bottom) Aveda's 2 1/2 hour Himalayan Rejuvenation Ayurvedic treatment which includes sinus cleansing, exfoliation, oleation, plant Purefume steam bath, and relaxation.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in New York
Resort Spa in Brewster – 4 and 8 day retreats. 7000 square ft building – residential Panchakarma Retreat Center, research facility, and center for educational seminars and workshops. Herb garden, research library , teaching kitchen.
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Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Nevada
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Minnesota
Day Spa in Minneapolis & Stillwater – Dr. Dennis Thompson uses advanced Chiropractic and Ayurvedic Mind &Body Medicine to help you create more perfect health so you can do your dream and have a life well-lived.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Maryland
Day Spa in Pikesville – Ayurveda Skin & Body Treatment: Melt away facial tension, nourish your skin and re-balance the body with a relaxing massage, plus heated oils drizzled on the forehead, and finish with a scalp massage.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in India
Resort Spa in Rajasthan – In the summer palace of Maharaja Gaj Singh of Jodhpur overlooking Balsamand Lake. Spa Cuisine. Equestrian adventures, nature walks, boating. Offers several kinds of spa therapies to balance marmas, detoxify the system, calm the mind, body and soul. True to Ayurvedic tradition, they are designed to cleanse the body internally and externally by incorporating herbology, nutrition, topical treatment and pranayama.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Iowa
Resort Spa in Fairfield – Ayurvedic massage, transcendental meditation, stress management, self-pulse diagnosis, skin care, nutrition, diet counseling, internal cleansing, and more.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Georgia
Day Spa in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Vinings – Shiro (head) Dhara (continuous flow of oil) an ancient Ayurvedic body, mind, spirit therapy to strengthern the immune system by balancing the body and relaxing the senses.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Colorado
Day Spa in Boulder – Enjoy the benefits of an Ayurvedic massage followed by a specific Ayurvedic therapy to insure that both the mind and body are relaxed, cleansed and integrated.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in California
Day Spa in Mill Valley – Based in Indian Ayurvedic Medicine, Buddhist spiritual practice and Yoga. Thai Massage fluidly and meditatively blends gentle rocking, rhythmic acupressure and assisted stretches to deeply relax and revitalize body and mind.
Ayurvedic Spas and Centers in Arizona
Destination Spa in Tucson -Abhyanga, Shirodhara and Ayurvedic Herbal Rejuvenation Treatment, Bindi Shirodhara.
Equestrian Spas in West Virginia
In Berkeley Springs – Horseback Rides along the ridgetops of Coolfont with Triple “C” Outfitters are perfect for the beginner or intermediate rider. The Spa offers fitness and wellness classes, massage and more.
Equestrian Spas in Wisconsin
In Kohler – Guided horseback rides. Sports Core Spa and Fitness Center offers gym, whirlpool, sauna, spas, full-service salon and day spa.
Equestrian Spas in Washington
In Stevenson – Mountain Shadow Ranch in Wyeth, Oregon (right across the Columbia River from the Lodge, offers guided trail rides. Fitness Center with exercise equipment, massage therapy, saunas, and more.
Equestrian Spas in Vermont
In Stowe – The Equestrian Center features a full livery stable and offers English and Western trail rides in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Large spa, gourmet spa cuisine offering massage, herbal wrap, and more.
Equestrian Spas in Virginia
In Hot Springs – Horseback riding and carriage rides. The spa has fully equipped exercise facilities, offers a variety of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments and therapies and private mineral baths.
Equestrian Spas in Utah
In St. George – Horseback riding in Snow Canyon. Spa offers education, nutrition, programming the body for fitness, reprogramming the mind, and more.
Equestrian Spas in Pennsylvania
In Farmington – Equestrian Center offers scenic trail rides, sleigh & surrey rides, pony rides, overnight pack trips, indoor arena, outdoor arena, boarding facilities, polo fields, and The Riding Academy. Spa.
Equestrian Spas in Oregon
In – Horseback riding, massage, tennis, fishing, golf, cycling, swimming.
Equestrian Spas in New York
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