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viernes, 27 de mayo de 2016

Spa at Pranamar Villas - Gaia Bodywork and Wellness

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What does the term wellness really mean? Dictionary defines it as “the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal”, but if you ask around, it will mean something different to everyone.

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Sebastian Campanile's studies have taken him to Argentina, Colombia and most recently Peru, where he studied Cranio Sacral Therapy, a form of bodywork or alternative therapy that uses light touch to manipulate joints in the cranium, spine and pelvis.  He has dedicated the past 17 years of his life researching holistic healing techniques.

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Sebastian is in charge of operating Gaia Bodywork and Wellness Spa, inside of Pranamar Villas, and guests who visit the area are lucky enough to benefit from his experience and that of his team, who are all trained and constantly learning new techniques in their field.  A very important player in the experience at Gaia B and W is the setting where the treatments take place, outdoors, overlooking the beach, listening to the sounds of the waves and feeling the ocean breeze.  The open huts are a short walk away from the Yoga Shala studio and through a lovely garden. The goal is to be as natural, relaxed and private as possible, and guests appreciate this effort, because 75% of them are repeat customers at the spa.  Once they try one of the massages, Reiki or reflexology treatments, they come back for more.

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The spa uses only organic locally produced lotions as well as the highest quality essential oils imported from the United States.  The team is also available to design custom made treatments for guests with specific needs.

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Sebastian considers that there are three pillars involved in a healthy lifestyle, the practice of yoga, healthy conscious nutrition, and massage therapies.  All these pillars are put in practice at Pranamar Villas and Gaia Bodywork and Wellness.

Article by Katie Widdowson      

martes, 4 de noviembre de 2014

Top 10 Spa Benefits in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica.

Massage and wellnessEver dream of escaping every so often, even if it’s just for a few hours? With so many things competing for our attention in today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to want to get away.

Visiting a day spa helps you switch off and relax, disconnect from the world, and restore your mind, body and spirit. Spas provide peace, relaxation, and help create a healthier you. Even when you finally do go on vacation, you can jump-start your relaxation with a massage or spa body treatment. It really is amazing how massage therapy benefits you by relaxing tight muscles, increasing circulation, releasing toxins, easing stress, and boosting your health and vitality.

So, indulge in some much-needed “me” time, and check out these top 10 spa benefits:
  1. A massage gives you a break to slow down and de-stress.Spa benefits, image by kikashi
  2. Massage improves blood circulation, which carries oxygen and nutrients to your cells.
  3. Massage stimulates your lymphatic system, which carries away the body's waste.
  4. Massage releases a hormone called Serotonin that produces a state of “feeling good” in your body and mind.
  5. Soft tissue massage increases circulation, boosts your energy and reduces fatigue.
  6. Deep tissue massage eases tense muscles and cramps into relaxation.
  7. Massage therapy can help with pain management in chronic conditions like arthritis, low back pain and sciatica.
  8. Body polishes gently exfoliate your skin, promoting cellular renovation, cleansing pores and giving your skin a young, healthy glow.
  9. Body wraps replenish your body with nutrients and elements lost on a daily basis, thus boosting your skin’s moisture, helping to rejuvenate and relax you.
  10. Body wraps or polishes with therapeutic mud exfoliate dead skin cells, eliminate toxins and increase circulation.
Shana Hotel in Manuel AntonioWhen on vacation in Costa Rica, visit the Shana Spa at the elegant Shana Hotel & Residence in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica. Internationally certified therapists use local natural ingredients for a variety of traditional and original Costa Rican spa therapies, including massages, body scrubs, body wraps, facials, manicures, pedicures and cosmetic treatments.
Manuel Antonio is one of the most visited vacation destinations in Costa Rica, and was named one of the Top 25 Beaches in the World for 2014. Located on the Central Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio is only 20 minutes by domestic flight from the capital city of San Jose, or a couple of hours by car.  

Article by Shannon Farley