Spa News - May 2007
Unwind by the Sea
Here at AquaTerre and Pacific Shores, we're gearing up for another summer of soothing seaside days, continuing our commitment to helping you find balance and relieve stress.
May features: |
- Bring the Mat Outside
- Wine at the Spa
- Vino Therapy - limited time only!
- Fractional Homes at Pacific Shores
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Best Regards ,
Chandra Pearson
Spa Director
Bring the Mat Outside
Have you broken out the shorts and sandals yet? If you've started heading for the hills on the weekends or lingering from the car to the house, it's time to bring your yoga mat outside.
Here are a few tips from AquaTerre to help you get started:
- Find a flat, solid surface
To get the most out of your routine - and avoid injury - look for a level, spacious area that will accommodate your movement. Bumps in the lawn or large spaces between deck beams may be more uncomfortable than they look.
- Plan ahead
As you would do to set up indoors, make sure you have all props you like or need close by including blocks, blankets or a chair. If you use
a DVD routine or have a favourite show, make sure you can still see your television or use a portable set.
- Watch for weather
There's nothing like getting rained on in the middle of tree pose. Depending on the climate in your community, chilly winds and spring showers could put a damper on your routine, so check the weather before you start.
- Consider privacy and traffic
If privacy is important to you, scout out a spot where neighbours or passers by won't be an audience. If you're not shy and you opt for a public park or beach, keep in mind that you'll still want a location where you won't be interrupted or asked to move.
With a bit of planning, you can carry over the energizing sensation of fresh spring air to your exercise. Keep the above points in mind and you'll discover your love for yoga all over again.
Wine at the Spa
Many of us enjoy a glass of wine to conclude a relaxing spa experience. But did you know that some spa treatments apply the goodness of grapes to the treatment itself?
Not surprisingly, Vinotherapy or - Vinothérapie as it was coined by its creators Mathilde Cathiard-Thomas and Bertrand Thomas - began in France.
Following a discovery that grape seeds had anti-aging properties called polyphenols, a product was patented called stabilized grape-seed polyphenol and Vinotherapy was born at the spa Les Sources de Caudalie.
Subsequent spas have incorporated grape seeds into scrubs and grape skins into masks, wraps and soaks.
In addition to polyphenols - red wine in particular - contains beneficial compounds including antioxidants and flavonoids.
The hotly debated heart health benefits of drinking red wine have still not been resolved. However, some research suggests that a chemical called resveratrol, which is produced by grape skins during fermentation, may contribute to heart benefits of red wine.
Like many treats, experts recommend wine in moderation. If you're so inclined, go ahead and enjoy a glass while indulging at the spa.
*Wine information and facts found on spaindex.com and en.wikipedia.org.
Vino Therapy - Available only until May 31st!
Experience the latest in spa therapies with our new Vino Therapy Treatment. Wine is known for it's anti-aging, renewing and exfoliating properties.
Unwind while your body is treated to a warm wine mask. While cocooned in warm blankets, close your eyes and enjoy a luxurious foot massage.
Next, slip into our hydrotherapy tub and surrender yourself to the power of 144 underwater jets as they soothe every muscle. To finish, warm champagne oil is massaged into the entire body, leaving nothing but smooth, silky skin.
Sip a glass of BC regional wine while relaxing in our lounge; a perfect ending to this Vino Therapy.
1½ hrs $115 CDN
Reserve here | Purchase as a Gift or call 1.250.468.2404 or 1.888.441.4442.
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