THE RHYTHM OF WELLNESS -
Essential care for the mind, body and spirit
based on the phases of the Moon

by Pam Ciampi

Whoever you are, whatever phase of life you are in, it is a good bet that you want to stay in shape, keep that youthful glow and look your best. And looking your best means feeling good- inside and out. Whether you are a young parent, a hard-working professional or a wise elder there comes that moment when you know you need to set aside time to renew, rebalance and recharge your energy.

The International Spa Association has reported that the natural therapies offered by spas have begun to replace fitness centers as the place of choice for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

At Gaia Day Spa in La Jolla, CA you can experience a haven for rebalancing the chi, or life force. Each spa ritual invokes natural elements that appeal to the body, mind and spirit. Fire, air, water and earth are brought into play through low lights, soft music, soothing fountains and scented flowers. Yin/Yang principles of heat and cold are skillfully combined with organic minerals, spices and oils to nourish and relax the body, mind and spirit.

Once you have decided it’s time to renew your energy, the best kept secret to looking and feeling your very best is knowing WHEN to schedule your treatments. Believe it or not, the way that you can find out the best times for scheduling personal care treatments is by using the MOON. When you align your energies with natural rhythms you open yourself to receive the maximum benefits from every treatment. And you end up looking your brightest and your best.

From ancient times people have recognized that the Moon has the power to move the oceans tides. They also concluded that the Moon has a profound influence over the ebb and flow of life. The tides, the menses, and our moods all occur at predictable intervals each month under the natural rhythm of the Moon. By learning a simple system for “telling time by the Moon” you too can know what times of the month are best for you.

Being mindful of Moon time begins with understanding her rhythm. The first movement is in a 1-2 tempo. The first beat, the waxing phase, is an upbeat when the energy is on the rise and growing. The second beat is a downbeat, the waning phase when energy is contracting and decreasing. Both times are beneficial for wellness but for different reasons and purposes.

For example, the best time for personal care services that nourish and stimulate the body and spirit -facials, body polish, salt glows and aromatherapy- is during a certain two-week period every month.

And the best time to start a diet or a detoxification program with a mud or mineral wrap, massage, steam bath or hydrotherapy is after the Full Moon.

It’s all in the timing. Please join me to learn more about this fascinating new way to get the most out of your personal care treatments.

If you would like to learn more about how to predict your personal Moon time, please join me in January at GAIA DAY SPA, 1299 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 for the following events.

INTRODUCTORY LECTURE

January 9 - BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
Fun and games to introduce you to the power of the Moon in your life.

CLASSES

January 16 - TELLING TIME BY THE MOON
How to organize each month according to your personal power days

January 23- YOUR BODY AND THE MOON
Making the most of personal care and beauty treatments, which days are good for what treatments

January 30- ACCESSORIZE BY THE MOON
A hands-on introduction to which colors, stones flowers and scents go with the Moon each month.

FOR MORE INFORMATION call GAIA DAY SPA
at (858) 456-8797
http://www.gaiadayspa.com

Pam is working on a calendar of the best days for personal care in 2006, which will be available on this site in January. Subscriptions and gift certificates to THE ESSENTIAL CARE CALENDAR 2006 are available by calling Pam at 888.727.6478.

© 2005 by Pam Ciampi

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