Ayurveda Health Retreat

for retreat guests that includes healthy fats, good carbs and lots of fresh veggies and fruit. The restaurant sta is also very accommodating if you have any special nutritional needs.

“Boot camp packages are the most popular, but one-on-one private fitness retreats can also be scheduled,” says Margot. “Either way, you’ll go home feeling recharged and renewed.”

Learn more › VITA VIE RETREAT AT SEAGATE HOTEL & SPA › Delray Beach, Florida › (800) 768-5708 or (561) 414-2464 › bvretreat.com the sages from ancient India for mental and physical health.

“We are not a medical facility but rather an education center,” explains Richard. “Much of illness is caused by stress and lifestyle (how we eat, how we spend our time, etc.). Reducing stress supports self-healing, so we teach all of our patients meditation, pranayama (breathing techniques) and yoga.”

Those clients come from all across the country and beyond to discover the peace, relaxation and healing, healthy practices found at Ayurveda Health Retreat.

Richard, who has been to India over 40 times to study there, has studied traditional Ayurveda under Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Pankaj Naram and Dr. Syama. He is wellversed in the art of Kerala Ayurvedic Panchakarma and personally trained all of the retreat’s Ayurvedic massage therapists.

Of the various packages o ered, the Traditional Panchakarma Retreat is their signature treatment and the most popular. This package includes a twotherapist (four-handed) Panchakarma with warm, healing herbal oils featuring a 2 1/2-hour session each day that incorporates massage, aromatherapy steam, nasal therapy (great for allergies!) and warm oil drip.

“We import about 100 gallons of Ayurveda oil from India each year,” notes Richard. “Many illnesses and diseases result from a buildup of toxins, which impair the body’s natural defenses. Panchakarma removes toxins from the body and allows the rejuvenating energies of the body to flow freely.”

Richard notes that as the body detoxes, you’ll find yourself having more energy, sleeping soundly and healing both physically and emotionally.

The Traditional Panchakarma package is all-inclusive and includes a private room, delicious Ayurvedic vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner, and daily sessions of yoga, meditation and pranayama (breath work).

If you stay at least five days, an Ayurvedic consultation with an Ayurvedic Practitioner and follow-up is included. For those wishing to learn more about Ayurvedic cooking, classes are o ered on Saturday evenings.

“We believe food is medicine and medicine is food, so all of our meals are organic and freshly prepared,” says Richard, adding that clients receive personalized dietary recommendations they can follow at home.

For maximum benefits from the Panchakarma experience, a minimum fiveday stay is suggested, but guests come for anywhere from just a weekend to as long as 30 days.

All levels of yoga are also o ered to the public at 6pm Monday through Friday. Daily workshops are also available.

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RETREAT › Alachua, Florida › (352) 870-7645 › ayurvedahealthretreat.com

Oceanfront Indulgence

Designed by Norman Giller (known as the “father” of modern Miami architecture), the Carillon Hotel opened in 1958 and quickly became a glamorous night spot and the epitome of Miami Beach resort culture.

Today, with its world-class wellness center and 750-foot stretch of private beach, Carillon Miami has been recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of Florida’s best resort hotels. Here you’ll find luxurious getaway options for the fitnessminded, as well as those simply seeking a place to unwind.

As a premier spa and wellness resort, Carillon Miami uniquely incorporates spa, fitness, health and beauty. Some guests come with a desire to address specific health concerns. Others come to let their stress and cares melt away in this calming seaside environment. Carillon Miami is an ideal destination for both pursuits.

Whether you’re in search of challenging workouts or indulgent spa treatments (or both), this is the spot. More than 200 exercise classes are o ered every week. The fitness area features Technogym ARTIS cardiovascular equipment, which provides internet access, over 100 TV channels and an app for tracking your exertion. You can also try your skill on the two-story indoor rock-climbing wall and experience the therapeutic igloo, which is part of the ninesuite thermal spa experience.

A team of wellness professionals is ready and willing to assist you in a variety of areas and will help fashion a personalized plan to improve your health, fitness and nutrition. You can even learn practical stress management practices and ways to increase clarity and focus.

During your stay, you can enjoy guilt-free dining with a food and beverage program that focuses on deliciously nutritious cuisine. There’s even an assortment of allorganic cocktails. Drop by the juice bar for a juice drink or smoothie with the freshest ingredients to give you a boost post-workout or for soothing refreshment any time.

Food is such an important key to health and a sta nutritionist can help address such topics as food sensitivities, autoimmune issues, detoxification, weight concerns and specialized diets such as vegan, paleo and raw. An individualized eating plan can be created for you, based on your specific metabolic profile. There’s