Spa Insights

Miraval in Tuscon, has just opened a new Life Balance Spa  and is offering a Spa Sampler Package including $150.00 nightly credit, complimentary manicure and pedicure, complimentary one room category upgrade and more.  The offer is available for stays through to August 2012.  Miraval also offers a variety of Yoga and Meditation from Pranayam, Flow and Power to Native American Yoga which unites Hatha with the ritual of the Sacred Circle.  But it isn't just about Yoga and Spa - there are special events such as a National Geographic Photography Workshop, Art in Residence Interactive Painting Workshop and lots of ongoing Wellness Programs.  Click here for Website


Canyon Ranch also near Tuscon have a Celebrate YOU special for Solo travellers May 15-Oct 31 and Dec 01-23 2012.  As well as Spa and Yoga you can overcome your fear with the High Ropes Challenge Course and Aerian Adventure, or participate in the Weight loss program or Life Enhancing Program.  Specialty weeks include 'Improve your Edge - Cycling Event, Advanced Hiking and lots more. Click here for Website

Rancho la Puerta is the oldest destination spa in North America and is located across the border from San Diego near Tecate.  Set on 3000 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds there is lots of room to breathe, enjoy a daily hike up Mount Kuchumaa, take cooking lessons at the organic farm, or just relax in the Spa.  They also offer regularly scheduled Yoga, Yoga for Men and Yoga weeks with guest instructors. Click here for Website

Ananda Spa, India set in the Himalayas overlooking the River Ganges, this spa was a former residential palace of a maharajah.  The Spa offers a combination of Wellness regimes including Ayurveda, Vedanta and Yoga, in a tranquil setting to help you unwind and relax after exploring the sights of Northern India.  Also with Rishkesh nearby - known as the Yoga Capital of the World - you can stay in an Ashram and then treat yourself to ending your Yoga vacation at Ananda. Click here for Website

Como Shambala Estate, Bali, located in the beautiful area of Ubud and thought to be one of the best places to practice Hatha Yoga, this Balinese resort features complimentary daily classes and one on one sessions, and visiting masters host specialty weeks.  There is an opportunity to experience a Water Purification Ceremony or Traditional Balinese Healing, or you can just retreat to a quiet spring pool down by the River Ayung. Click here for Website


Gwinganna Lifestyle Resort, Australia - located in Queensland's Gold Coast and surrounded by bush, the resort has 16 different walks each one offering a different perspective and purpose.  Start the day with Qi Gong as the sun rises and enjoy hiking, yoga on the outdoor yoga deck, pilates or try some boxing.  After lunch it is Dreamtime, a chance to unwind, enjoy the Spa, and sit in the Sound Lounge or visit the Organic Garden.  The Spa also offers Tribal Dreaming and Didgeridoo Healing.
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