Did you know Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, is
one of the most prolific hot
springs in Japan? There are more than a dozen public
baths open around-the-clock to everyone, without charge.
Spa Treatments after
Horseback Riding ... here are our best Ranch
Spa Retreats
The Raj Resort 1734 Jasmine Avenue Vedic City, Iowa 52556
800-248-9050
Experience the
best of Ayurveda. The Raj offers the world's most time
tested and effective system of prevention oriented natural
health care, including scientifically verified programs which
address chronic disorders. Our luxurious and powerful
purification treatments help remove the damaging effects of
stress, fatigue, impurities, and environmental toxins, thereby
stimulating the body's natural rejuvenating abilities. The Raj
is the only Ayurvedic facility outside of India specifically
designed to provide the traditional rejuvenation treatments of
Maharishi Ayur-Veda. Offering a range of treatments
from 3 to 21 days or longer, guests learn about the full range
of programs which permit growth and lasting health. From
rejuvenation programs which help prevent disease, to extended
programs which target specific chronic disorders, guests choose
the program which most meets their individual needs. Guests
learn about the Maharishi Ayur-Veda program, the powerful
foundation for all of the treatment programs at The Raj, as well
the comprehensive revival of India's 6000 year old system of
natural medicine. Guests will also enjoy The Raj's French
Chateau-inspired structure, as well as its expansive 100-acre
grounds. Several miles of trails winding through pastures,
meadows, and forests are ideally situated for meditative walks.
Full spa services; Daily
Yoga Classes; Transcendental Meditation; Ayurvedic cooking
classes; Ayurvedic health education; Lectures; Physician
Consultations; Programs for Chronic Disorders; 18 G / 75 E.
Sample Programs for Chronic Disorders:
Allergies, arthritis,
asthma, bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue,
chronic pain, colitis, constipation, diabetes,
fibroids, fibromyalgia, gastritis, headaches, hypertension,
infertility, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, menopause,
multiple sclerosis, PMS. "The
number one spa for the new millennium." -- Town &
Country
Spa at La Costa
This heavenly place has been
setting the standard since 1965, and with 140 million dollars
dedicated to renovation, it continues to do so. Enjoy the leading
edge therapies that have made this place famous, in a striking new
Spanish Colonial-style spa. A thundering Roman waterfall, a
tranquil 15,000 square-foot outdoor courtyard, private VIP suites,
a complimentary Bathing Ritual, healthful spa tonics - all
available to help you re-connect with your senses. La
Costa's mission is to help you emerge from your spa experience
having been inspired, indulged or invigorated. You select the
feeling of choice and we will guide you in discovering the
treatments to get you there.
The Chopra Center for Well Being
Fulfilling a lifelong dream of creating a center which
focuses on enhancing health and nourishing the human spirit,
Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon M.D. opened The Chopra Center
For Well Being in 1996 in San Diego. Since that time Deepak
Chopra, David Simon, and the Chopra Center Staff call the San
Diego Chopra Center home. Located in the midst of the world famous
La Costa Resort & Spa, the Chopra Center is an ideal place to
heal, recharge and re-connect with your soul. Besides that, it's a
lot of fun! Stop in anytime for meditation, to take a tour, or
meet the staff.
7 Centers Yoga Arts, Sedona, Arizona The first yoga studio established in Sedona, 7 Centers Yoga Arts is located in a
beautiful center, reminiscent of Spanish mission architecture at 2115 Mountain Road. Offerings include:
30
Day Healing Program in Yoga and Ayurveda while
establishing a spiritual practice. Special arrangements would be made with the teachers to modify the teaching requirements. (see Teacher Training schedule
for details).
The Ayurvedic Kitchen Apprenticeship. During the 30 Day Teacher training there are 2 apprenticeships available working with Ambaya Martin
in creating the daily Ayurvedic meals while attending the yoga classes in the evening.
1 Week Healing Retreat. We allow a few people each teacher training to participate in the first week while cleansings and
yogic practices are established. We also offer personalized 1 Week Healing Retreats at any time of year.
ESALEN INSTITUTE, Big Sur, California Located in one of
California's most beautiful natural settings -- Big Sur, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this facility offers yoga programs throughout the year, including
intensives in Jivamukti (very athletic), and Kirtan (chanting). The lodging is very simple, but charming, and include access to the nearby Esalen Baths,
fed from natural hot springs. No private rooms are available, however your fee covers tuition, food, and shared lodging. Call 831-667-3000 or
visit
www.Esalen.org.
Dunton
Hot Springs Resort & Spa
P.O. Box 818
Dolores, Colorado 81323 800-882-4800
Neither the impossible beauty of the drive beside the West Fork of the
Dolores River, the road perched above haunting beaver ponds nor the
dancing light through the aspen groves prepares you for the first sight
of Dunton Hot Springs. A Ghost Town so lovingly restored, so
honestly weathered, nestling beneath the glistening snow fields of the
San Juan peaks. Each of Dunton's guest
cabins is an authentic, nineteenth century, hand-hewn log building,
restored by local and Native American craftsmen who specialize in
traditional building techniques. Although no two are alike, each bears a
distinct individual character and history. All are furnished with custom
luxury amenities, and reveal splendid views that change throughout the
day with the shifting colors of sunlight on the mountains. All are less
than five minutes walk to the bar, dining area, and adjoining conference
facility of the saloon, the hot springs in the teepee and bath
house, massage and yoga rooms in the Pony Express Spa, the
bank of the West Fork of the Dolores, the waterfall, and the library.
Some cabins have direct feeds from geothermal springs.
To their
surprise, many visitors to Dunton find themselves so
thoroughly occupied with the hot springs, massages,
delicious meals, reading in the library, leisurely
strolls, sentimental indulgence and conversation about the
lore of the place that such activities inspire, they
hardly have time for anything else. But,
for the adventurous, Dunton's situation in the midst of
two national forests offers more wilderness than
reasonably can be exhausted in a lifetime of hiking,
riding, climbing, snow-shoeing, back country skiing,
four-wheeling, fly fishing and there is also boxing for
fitness in the gym, yoga retreats and instruction, and
Pilates instruction.
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Resort & Spa
Established
in 2003, Bella Vita Retreat
started out as a private retreat company providing exclusive healthy
vacations for individuals, couples and small groups. With the absence of
a group atmosphere, co-owner Margot Rutigliano realized the need for a
more exciting energy in the program. Having taught boot camp classes at
a local health club for over 5 years, Margot decided to transform Bella
Vita Retreat into a multidimensional retreat organization offering both
private retreats and boot camp retreats. Bella Boot Camp, the
leading program is fun and filled with enthusiasm from both the
instructors and the clients.
Bella Vita is
a
small, boutique organization offering retreats at the Ocean Sands
Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale (Pompano Beach), Florida. Holding
retreats at the resort allows our guests to experience all of the
benefits of Bella Vita Retreat as well as the amenities of a resort.
The
resort property has a roof top running track, group fitness room,
fitness center, full salon and spa and more. The laid back atmosphere of
the Ocean Sands gives our guests a chance to focus on themselves,
assisted by
Bella Vita's staff of experienced personal
trainers, nutritionists, massage therapists, holistic health
practitioners and more, who each motivate, encourage and guide you
through your health and fitness adventure.
Pets Allowed (inquire about policy);
additional services may be added to the core retreat program, including
yoga and personal training, skincare, manicures and pedicures, massage,
reflexology; body wraps and scrubs, waxing, hydrotherapy, and full hair
salon services. Day Guests are welcome. Inquire as to day
programs, classes and services. View and Print a SpaFlyer
Offer for First Time Guests
Tucked away through the woods on a mountain top in Sautee-Nacoochee, an hour
north of Atlanta and just south of Helen, GA, you'll find an exquisite
sanctuary designed for rest and renewal.
Mandala Wellness Retreat and Spaoffers a place to escape and unwind
along with opportunities to enhance your health and well-being.
Overnight accommodations are offered at Lucille’s Mountain
Top Inn, a lovely B & B that adjoins the spa by way of a
covered walk. We delight in being small – the Inn offers
nine guest rooms and the spa has four treatment rooms.
Lucille serves a gourmet breakfast for overnight guests
and Mandala’s café offers delicious, healthy lunches and
dinners for both overnight guests and day spa guests by
request.
The Spa at Mandala features the finest bath and body
products derived from pure essential oils, sea minerals
and healing botanicals. Everything we offer, from the teas
we serve to our carefully chosen products and gifts are
eco-friendly and natural. Wellness Consultations at
Mandala include programs for Natural Weight Loss or to
Quit Smoking as well as Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Stress
Relief, Ayurvedic Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance. We are
glad to arrange personally tailored retreats for either
Health, Psychological and Spiritual Renewal, or simply
Rest and Relaxation.
Mandala also offers classes, workshops and retreats
including yoga, The Joy of Healthy Eating and Vegetarian
Cooking, Mindfulness Meditation, Qigong (chi gung) and
T’ai Chi.
We
invite you to come away to our peaceful haven and discover
“Nacoochee Time”….a quiet laid-back pace connected to the
rhythms of nature. Mandala is serene, intimate and
beautiful.
Our
gift shop and tea room are open to day visitors and
destination spa guests as well – from 9:30 – 5:30, seven
days a week. Please come savor a cup of fine organic tea,
stroll the beautiful grounds, take in the breathtaking
views and enjoy moments of quiet contemplation. We welcome
you.
HAWAII
In the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, on the island
of Maui, you will find Olinda
Retreat & Spa, a custom
designed secluded, mountainside Vacation Rental Cottage with a charming
Aromatherapy Spa
chalet. Olinda Retreat & Spa is located in the midst
of a fragrant and aromatic botanical garden in the romantic up-country
Olinda region of Maui, Hawaii on the slopes of Mt. Haleakala. Our
location 3,000 feet above sea level on Maui, Hawaii,
assures magnificent views and sunsets, truly unsurpassed anywhere in
the world, from every window.
Olinda Retreat & Spa
is surrounded by invigorating and refreshing eucalyptus and pine forests
that gently scent the pristine air. The
grounds are a blend of mountain wilderness and exotic tropical beauty.
Sitting benches throughput our active garden with terraces of lavender,
the famous upcountry proteas, avocado, lemon and Tahitian lime trees,
are preserved as an oasis of tranquility for the lucky few who stay or
spa here.
The Olinda Retreat & Spa
located on Maui, Hawaii can accommodate
Holistic Groups holding workshops,
retreats or conferences (landscaped gardens offer peaceful settings for
practicing yoga, meditation, tai chi, dance or any form of holistic
practice); Corporate Retreats for groups desiring a special place to
rekindle the imagination, provide inspiration and creativity or just
provide a place for your corporate executives to relax and unwind; and
is a very cherished place for a small and intimate Wedding Ceremony,
reception or vow renewal.
The
Aromatherapy
Spa offers Healing Botanical Spa Treatments professionally designed
to enhance deep relaxation of your body, mind and soul. From the
exquisitely furnished ocean view hilltop Spa Chalet, pure
Aromatherapy-based Scrubs, compresses, masks, Wraps and Massage are
given. Interwoven with those treatments is a rejuvenating Hydrotherapy
circuit that sits on a terrace which overlooks the entire island.
Hydrotherapy Includes a Sauna and a 'Taking of the Waters' in a cool
fifty-foot salt-water lap Pool and then soaking in a warm
Hawaiian-flowered Jacuzzi. There is no where more stunning and peaceful
to recline for a massage on Maui, Hawaii.
Conveniently just 25 minutes from the airport and north coast beaches
and only forty minutes to the beaches of Kihei and Wailea, Olinda
Retreat & Spa is a sparkling jewel within the treasures of Maui, Hawaii.
MAINE
Kismet
Inn & Spa
44 Summer Street
Bath, Maine 04530
207-443-3399
Located in the
idyllic historical town of Bath, Maine across from the fountain of
"The Spirit of the Sea", at Kismet
Inn and Spa, a Bed and Breakfast Inn and Wellness Spa, you will discover a small destination spot of
extraordinary beauty. Exquisitely decorated with fine antiques,
elegant Persian carpets, warm wood floors, centuries old,
embroidered textiles from world over and fine arts. Once you've
settled into any one of Kismet Inn's charming rooms you might simply
relish or might choose to walk to the nearby riverfront, antique
shops, explore the coast and nearby beaches before returning to the
Inn to enjoy spa treatments.
Our Bathing and
Body Scrub Ritual
We offer our guests
and old world Bathing Ritual followed by Body Scrubbing -- Kiseh
Keshee or exfoliation. Kiseh Keshee (exfoliation) is a ritual
performed all over the continent of Asia, from Japan and China in
the Far East to Turkey in the West. It is best to first soak in our
deep hydrotherapy tub, or if you choose to stay in the steam shower
rooms, you will steam your body. Our massage therapists will then
scrub your body, including the face, neck, legs, back, and arms with
a special cloth and exfoliate, following by pumice and special
attention to the feet. As final part of this signature
Bathing Ritual you will be served fine brewed tea, pastries and jam
in your room.
Our Massage and
Yoga Services
Our skilled
therapists also offer a variety of massage services, offered in the
privacy of your guest room, including hot stone, Thai, Swedish,
Reiki, and Deep Tissue. We also offer Threading services for
removal of facial and body hair. Whether at the early or advanced
stages of yoga, you can practice and study here at Kismet Inn with a
professional yoga trainer in a spacious room dedicated solely to
yoga. The room has a large, south-facing bay window with a view of a
magnificent, 150-year old copper beech tree. Additional windows face
east and west. The wooden floor will have radiant heat during the
cold months and guests will be provided with individual yoga mats
made with pure natural rubber.
Amenities
Steam showers; bathrooms with radiant
heat; natural bedding, old world body and foot scrubs with organic
exfoliants; massage; daily yoga on radiant heat floor with natural
yoga mats made of rubber (containing no PVC), private yoga and
meditation lessons; Thai yoga bodywork; organic food and homemade
breads, jams, yogurt, dressings and pickles; traditional Samovar
tea; fine homemade European and Middle Eastern pastries; library for
book lovers; cooking conferences; knitting and quilting classes;
photography seminars; special occasions such as family gatherings or
small wedding receptions.
KRIPALU CENTER FOR YOGA AND HEALTH, Lenox, Massachusetts
This yoga and holistic
health facility is located in the Berkshire Hills, and is the largest in the country, with workshops offered throughout the year. Lodging ranges from
dormitory to private rooms, and meals are strictly vegetarian. Program costs include meals and lodging. Call 800-741-7353
Built to honor the great lodges of the
mountain west, the Lodge and Spa at
Whitefish Lake brings new meaning to the
word "hospitality". Whether you choose an
active vacation or take the stress-free
approach, our Concierge can suggest the best
activities to suit your family and your mood.
It's all here at the Lodge. We
offer spacious comfortable suites, the Boat
Club restaurant and lounge, 8000 square feet
of meeting space, a Full-service Marina with
boat and personal watercraft rentals, Lady of
the Lake classic cruiser, Coffee Dock for
snacks and conversation, a full service Day
Spa and Exercise facility, private beach,
Lakeside pool and hot tub, the Eric Thorsen
Fine Art Gallery, Lure of the Lake gift shop,
concierge services, complimentary valet
parking, wireless in public areas, and more.
Stay fit. Take a class. Relax in the sauna.
Pamper yourself with a massage or spa
treatment. In our spa we believe it is
only natural to use the freshest and purest
products available. We have chosen skin care
products that reflect this philosophy. We
offer a variety of services custom-designed to
meet your specific needs including Body Work,
Body Treats, Custom Facials, Spa Manicures and
Pedicures, Waxing Services, Brow and Lash
Tinting, Steam Sauna, and more.
Day Guests are welcome.
The Fitness
Facility is located next to the Spa. Classes
are offered, including Yoga, or you may
follow your own exercise program using
Elliptical Trainers, Stairsteppers,
Treadmills, Recumbent and stationary bicycles,
Free Weights, Jump Ropes, Medicine Balls &
Fitness Balls, and more.
FEATHERED PIPE RANCH, Helena, Montana
This facility
offers beginning to advanced yoga programs each summer from June to September, and is housed in a beautiful wood and stone ranch house. The adventurous can opt
for accommodations in a yurt, tent, or tepee. Call 406-442-8196 or visit
www.featheredpipe.com.
MOUNTAIN
VIEW GRAND RESORT & SPA, Whitefield, NH Breathe deep and
let the fresh mountain air replenish your soul as you step into Mountain View Grand's Tower Spa, located in the spectacular
White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Tower Spa, occupying the top floors of an Italian Revival
Tower at the heart of this historic grand hotel, provides 360-degree
panoramic vistas which are simply extraordinary. The
exclusive and unique Tower Spa pledges to pamper guests with an extensive
menu of services, including the
signature Ofuro Tub (pictured above, at left). Made from
American cedar, the Ofuro tub is aromatic and features aromatherapy
essential oils and a whirlpool action. 360 degree panoramic privacy in
this unique spa resort hot tub.
The Spa at Mountain View is the only spa in the United States where
every treatment room is designed and equipped for side-by-side treatments
from a comprehensive menu of
over 60 Spa Resort services which help rejuvenate the mind and body,
combining massage therapies, facials,
body wraps, hydrotherapy, and
salon services.
New at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Our new, state of the art Health and
Wellness Center is now open, and features the Technogym
Training System. Trainers will tailor a workout regimen to meet
your specific goals and level of physical fitness. The new Yoga
and Dance Studio will help you relax and unwind. Opening August 2006,
6 new clay Tennis Courts are just right for beginners or experts.
ANANDA ASHRAM, Catskills, NY
Nestled in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, just over one hour from New York City, Ananda Ashram is the
spiritual retreat and educational center of the Yoga Society of New York, Inc. Founded in 1964 by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati (then known as Ramamurti S. Mishra,
M.D.), Ananda Ashram is open year round for all those interested in meditation, the universal teachings of Yoga and Vedanta, and East-West cultural exchange.
Programs emphasize Self-awareness and are dedicated to world peace through mutual understanding. Call (845) 782-5575 (afternoons) or visit
www.anandaashram.org.
Essence Recovery Centers,
Inc. 530 Upper Flat Creek Road
Asheville (Weaverville), NC 28787 (828) 658-8198 Essence
Recovery Center's exclusive and private health retreat serves
no more than 32 guests at a time, and offers private, semi-private
and exclusive accommodations. The private lake is surrounded
by a paved walkway, and is softly lit for quiet, meditative strolls
in the evening. Lakeside, you will find a fabulous Nordic II Nordissage
Hot Tub, and indoors a FAR-Infrared Sauna, both ready to
melt your stress away. There are many interesting things to see
on the property, with hiking trails to connect with
nature and get your blood pumping. Listen to music in the Great
Room with its 30’ native stone fireplace or relax on the expansive decks
with stunning lake and mountain views. Read one of
the books they provide you with as part of their program, or one from the Natural Health Resource Library for those interested in learning even more about natural health and healing. AMENITIES: Spacious Guest Rooms
with 2 Queen Beds, Private Deck, Private Bathroom with separate vanity
area, Complimentary Essential Oil Hospitality Products and TV/Cable.
Programs include therapeutic treatments sessions every day. You may also arrange for a additional services if you so choose. Yoga, Pilates or Nia classes are offered every morning, as well.
Delicious meals are included in their programs and tea service is provided throughout the day.
UTAH
Red
Mountain Spa St. George, Utah 800.407.3002
Red Mountain Spa inclusive
vacations include Daily Morning Guided Hikes,
Spirit Hikes, Moonlight Walks and Star Party;
Sports Activities and Fitness Classes,
including: Strength/Cardio Classes, Aqua
Classes, Yoga, Reebok Core Board®, Pilates Mat
Classes, Stretch/Flexibility , New York City
Ballet Workout® and more; Three Healthy Gourmet
Meals Daily; Cooking Demonstrations and
Nutrition Classes; Healthy Living Classes;
Events and Entertainment; Beautiful
Accommodations; Full Use of Resort Facilities,
including: Indoor and Seasonal Outdoor Pools,
Hot Tubs, Walking Trails, Fitness Center,
Strength Training and Cardio Equipment. Red
Mountain Spa is a proponent Of "Leave No Trace"
eco responsibility, uses recycled paper, green
products, and practices Organic Gardening.
WASHINGTON
Revive Skin Care & Massage
223 First Ave S.
Kent, WA 98032
253-250-9365 Revive Skin Care and
Massage is tucked away in a
Yoga & Healing Arts Center. We are best known for
our relaxing facials, our facial & massage 95-minute
combination treatment, and our fast, customized waxing
style. Additional services include mineral cosmetics, with
a touch up after every facial, spa parties, and seasonal
specials. Our professionals are available by appointment
only; this ensures a quality service and a quiet private
experience. Student, Senior, and Armed Forces Specials
also available.View
and Print a SpaFlyer New Client Offer.
Soul Ease Holistic Yoga Spa
114 Central Way Kirkland, WA 98033
425-828-9770 Mon-Sat 10am
7pm Sun 11am-6pm. Yoga and Pilates Studio; Skincare;
Massage Therapy (Thai, Barefoot Shiatsu, Detox Massage) and
Reflexology; Body Treatments (Wraps and Scrubs); Foot Baths
and Rituals; Sunless Tanning; Body Waxing; Wellness Programs
and Services, including Acupuncture, and Thirty Day Detox
Programs; Couples Services; Dry Sauna; Full Light Spectrum
Sauna; Cosmetic Services; Gift Certificates; Group Events.
WASHINGTON D.C.
SomaFit Spa
2121 Wisconsin Avenue
NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-965-2121 SomaFit was designed as
a "Resort Spa in The City." We offer
complete spa services in a modern, award
winning setting. Our services include
skincare, nail care, massage, wraps,
waxing, cosmetic services, and more. Our
luxurious amenities include 9 treatment
rooms, lockers, sauna, steam, showers and
quiet lounges. In addition, we offer yoga,
Pilates, cardio and stretching classes as
well as personal training. Gym Passes are
available for unlimited sessions, monthly
sessions, or other periods.
Gym passes include use of
the spa lockers with showers, steam and
sauna, and include a personal training
session. Open
Monday to Friday 6am-8pm,
Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday noon-6pm.
