Each spa experience is a building block to achieving balance in your life.  From a simple massage, facial or pedicure at a local spa to the more complex programs of the destination locations, spirituality is in every piece of the spa experience: It's the thread that's entwined in all of the fabric which makes up a spa experience.  More and more spas are focusing on treating the whole body, mind body and the spiritual side.  Each treatment helps the spa guest reconnect with their inner self.

The scientists at Duke University's Center for the Study of Religion/Spirituality and Health are discovering how spirituality can help eliminate stress. Soon, nurturing the spirit through various spa services and programs will become more of a priority as we work to cope with the increased stresses of our everyday lives.

Here are some quotes from spa guests on how they experienced the spa-a-ha moment:

“The Spa has given me a new sense of self worth. It's also made me feel - for the first time in a long time - like we're going to get ahead. It's given me a new vision for my life and opportunities for many new friendships. This Spa is a great way to eliminate stress from your life!" “I can’t wait to come back to The Raj. This has been a life changing experience. I sleep better, my digestion is better and my lifestyle has changed, seemingly without effort. I am surprised at my commitment to maintain my new habits, even with my stressful job schedule and traveling.” Connie D. “My spa experience, brought awareness to my surroundings, getting connected to my therapist, being in the moment, I allowed myself to enjoy the experience, of being thankful. I’ve incorporate these ideas into my life.  They enriched my life to no end. I found as I concentrate on myself, I become more aware of and connected to those around me.”

Are you ready to experience the spa change?

The Simple to the sublime, here are a few not to miss spa experiences: 

Quick view of Spavelous Spa Calendar of Spa Events 1st Quarter 2008   

                                   
Aveda Concept Spas:

Various Locations

Ever feel like the minute you step outside a spa, all the tension you got pampered away returns within minutes?  Many spas don't address lifestyle causes; they only treat the actual stress symptoms you've developed because of it.

Enter Elemental Nature, Aveda's spa approach designed to pamper you both in and out of the spa. Aveda Elemental Nature is based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, the Elemental Nature philosophy is the foundation of Aveda's spa framework.

How it works:

 1. You answer a short lifestyle and skin-care questionnaire it includes everything from how you've been sleeping to how your complexion looks that day.
 2. Your answers determine your elemental nature -- essentially how you compare to one of five elements: earth, water, fire, air or space.
 3. You receive a customized balancing aroma, nurturing spa or skin treatment and post-treatment lifestyle education. Aveda believes in restoring balance holistically by engaging all five senses.  It's an approach that connects inner well-being to outer beauty. Try this new approach with an Elemental Nature Facial for Radiant Skin, offered at an Aveda Concept Spa near you.

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