BODY WORK:
Massage is, in my humble opinion, the most pleasurable of all the healing arts. It reduces muscular tension, increases circulation and stimulates the body's natural "feel-good" chemicals.
A good, expert massage will help create a state of well-being and can have a lasting effect on the body, mind and spirit.
In Austin:
Austin Body and Soul Day Spa (512)331.9111.
At this spa I enjoyed one the most expert, skilled and healing massages ever. Every person I've referred here has reported a similar experience. Ask for Tamara. www.austinbodyandsoul.com
Austin Body Works
A comprehensive center offering a variety of therapies as well as yoga and mind/body classes.
Eric Webb, RMT is a highly skilled and sensitive therapist with expertise in Myofacial release, Cranial-Sacral therapy, hydrotherapy and traditional massage.www.austinbodyworks.com
ACUPUNCTURE:
I've known acupuncture to assist people in smoking cessation, pain-management, insomnia and stress reduction. AND IT DOES NOT HURT ONE BIT.
Gayl Hubatch, OMD holds a doctorate in Oriental Medicine and has 15 years of clinical experience.
She is extrememly knowledgable, gentle and personable--the ideal practitioner if you're new to this type of therapy. gaylhubatch@austin.rr.com
www.youngliving.usESSENTIAL OILS:
I've tried many different brands of essential oils over the years but the ones produced by Young Living are the purest I've ever found.
Young Living is a company created by D. Gary Young and is based out of Utah where most of the plants used to create the oils are grown and harvested.
These plants are organically grown and the oils are extracted using a steam distillation process that ensures that the oils are of the highest quality.
These oils are not sold in stores but you can order them easily through their website.
Click on the link above to learn more about Young Living. If you'd like to order then simply click on the home page icon "Sign Up Here".Under sponsor id AND enroller id, type my number: 483862
You'll be able to order oils immediately.
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For a more extensive listing of yoga centers and instructors visit
www.yogaalliance.com
YOGA CENTERS
In Austin:
Bodhi Yoga
I LOVE BODHI YOGA. Very juicy Vinyasa classes
and a little something called the "HOT 26". All dog and no dogma.
2905 San Gabriel (just off campus)
478.2909
Yoga Yoga
A great center, with three locations and classes from 6am to 9pm, 7 days a week. No membership, just buy as many classes as you need.
Offering Hatha, Kundalini, Pre&Post Natal, Viniyoga and Astanga. www.yogayoga.com 512.326.3900
Austin Body Works
Offers a variety of healing modalities including massage, myofacial release, yoga and other mind/body classes.
www.austinbodyworks.com 512.506.9642
In New York:
Life in Motion
Offers Hatha, Jivamukti and Vinyasa classes. Great instructors and no New York attitude. www.lifeinmotion.com 212.666.0877
Inner World:
A unique center offering an interdisciplinary approach to wellness. Services offered include: massage, Reiki, yoga and Quigong, and Astrological profiles.
On the Upper East Side. www.innerworldmedia.com
Om Yoga Center:
Offers a variety of Vinyasa style classes and massage in a cozy, Union Square studio. www.omyoga.com
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Are you looking for an amazing Personal Trainer? One with intelligence, focus and grace? Someone who respects your time, understands the human body and has a physique that inspires? I can think of only one personal trainer in Austin with all of those qualities http://www.katherinecoffee.com/. If you are a women or know any women (got everyone covered?) then you need to read
"Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom"
by Dr. Christiane Northrup.
First published in 1994 and revised in 2002 it is an outstanding resource guide for every change in women's physiology, from the cradle to the grave. It's full of touching and illuminating personal stories so it's also a great read. To learn more about this remarkable woman visit her website at www.drnorthrup.com
HEALTH SPAS:
Ten Thousand Waves is a unique spa that offers, unsurprisingly, a variety of soothing aquatic therapies.
East meets West in Santa Fe, NM. www.tenthousandwaves.com
Canyon Ranch is the classic, comprehensive destination spa. In Tuscon or Lennox, MA. www.canyonranch.com
Avon Salon and Spa gets rave reviews and is an exceedingly professional operation. Book an appointment the next time you're sight-seeing in NYC. Trump Tower, no less. www.avonspa.com
The Peninsula Spa is a sentimental favorite. Sitting atop the legendary Peninsula on 5th Avenue, it boasts of stunning views and even better therapists. Email me and I'll tell you who they are. www.peninsulaspa.com
If you've visited my website before then you already know about Lake Austin Spa Resort. Voted Zagat's #5 Spa in North American, Lake Austin is a beautiful, rustic spa. There's nothing imposing of ostentatious about it-- it's simply a lovely, tranquil place. I could go on.
www.lakeaustinspa.com
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