SUMMER 2019 VOLUME THREE
Î L E W H E R E
A R T F U L
M A I S O N L I V I N G
M E E T S
W E L L B E I N G
BARTOSZ BANASIK
Chameleon Sopocki Auction House
Fossil, Tulum Mexico Editor's top pick
A M O U R Collection INCREDIBLE
RESULTS Genius Ultra
CONTENTS 03 Art de Vivre by Ilona Lee - Editor's Letter 05 Fosil Tulum - Mexico - Maison ILONA LEE Founder/CEO Editor in Chief JANICE MILLER Design/Art Director
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15 Sopocki Auction House - Art 21 Alessandro Pasquale - Interior Design 28 Conversation with Divya Altar - Food
REGINA VALETTA Conributor
37 Elixirs for Body & Mind - Wellness 38 The Art of Sound with Basia - Music
CONTACT:
42 Perfection Found at Perfect57- Beauty
ILONA LEE info@ilonalee.com +917 291 9491 www.ilemaison.com
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45 Meet your Coach Josh Miller 46 Get Results with Louis Montorio - Fitness 48 Anvaya Cove - Retreat 54 Christopher Ong - Photography 55 Paul Sladkus - Good News
EDITOR'S LETTER
ART DE VIVRE "Give people light and they will find a way" -Ella Baker The Summer is about growth, thriving, a brighter sun bringing more light to our lives. Light can be sensed as hope, inspiration and love. It is not by accident we chose Summer time to launch the Île Maison VIII Senses Award, celebrating some of the world's finest destinations, experiences, products and experts in Art & Design, Real Estate, Wellness, Hospitality and Modern Luxe Lifestyle. We invited some of our recognized members to share their stories and expertise in the Summer issue of Île Maison Magazine, to support us on a journey to a brighter and lighter way of living, inspire Artful Living and boost our Well-being. We believe that VIII Senses Awarded destinations and experiences will enliven your senses and bring you to the present moment so your inner light can glow, while capturing the delicious flavors, scents and sounds of the magical season of Summer.
With light, Ilona Lee
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WELCOME TO
FOSIL TULUM Calle 4/Calle 9, Tulum Mexico
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Tulum's Beauty Tulum's beauty is in the incredible nature we can find all around. But almost no one realizes where it all comes from: the sand on the beautiful white beaches comes from coral fossils; the cenotes are part of a cave system that is covered in old fossils. All over Tulum, in the white limestone, you will find plant and animal fossils, millions of years old, well-preserved and timelessly elegant. "We are exposing this hidden treasure to show you, in the entrance plaza, what the area underground looks like; which fossils can be found here on site and which we have found in our travels."
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Art of the Arch The arch as an element of the past in architecture and the fossils as an elegant reminder of the history of life were inspiration for a new elegance in architecture and design in Tulum. The façade with more than 50 arches will be a new architectural icon in the area and an attraction for design lovers.
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PENTHOUSE METEORIT A NEW MODERN LUXE LIVING
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PENTHOUSE METEORIT is an impressive suite but cozy, elegant and very spacious. A large window in the main façade graces this beautiful unit, which is accessed by a bridge and balcony. The large Alamo tree in the plaza partially covers the large windows, imparting a green, natural look. The entrance door is also glass creating an open loft feeling.
The living room with its 6.30 meter ceiling is like a great hall, with warm textures and a stone stairway.
A large kitchen area is furnished with a generous dining table, a long bar and a spacious kitchen island, in the back.
The refrigerator and storage area, laundry room, and half-bathroom are located in the rear, covered by a mezzanine.
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WELLNESS AMENITIES & more Private Pools/garden/terrace/parking High-end landscaping - stunning façade design Lobby with 24 hours camera security system Quiet corner lot - 8 min drive to the beach Good infrastructure (fresh water, electricity) Access to fiber internet Close to yoga studios, gym and restaurants All units are unique -Bathrooms with windows and natural light, high-end finishes inside, built-in closets - world class interior design - AC and Fan Furniture package includes free parking, discounted drinks and free access to the Akiin Beach Club
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FOR AVAILABILITY CONTACT ILONA LEE Ilona is a licensed real estate expert specializing in properties created to enhance and inspire holistic wellness and artful living. Although based in New York, Ilona offers a carefully curated collection of luxury condos and co-ops, new developments, hotel residences, summer homes, and private villas around the world.
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ART presented by
The art work by Bartosz Banasik was inspired by a chameleon's eye. It consists of over one hundred and fifty faces forming a whole. It represents the ongoing process of human formation through meetings and experiences with other people. Chameleon says that everyone who enters into the whirl of our lives leaves their mark on it. parts of the Earth?
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BARTOSZ BANASIK Chameleon acrylic resin, stone base 39 x 34 cm
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WOJCIECH JOZEFOWICZ She and He meranit wood, resin, graphite 160 x 35 x 25 cm
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WOJCIECH JOZEFOWICZ, a versatile artist: sculptor, designer, musician and constructor whose materials include gold, graphics, photography, scenography, special effects and even percussion instruments. He became famous for his furniture designs repeatedly exhibited in Italy. These sculptures are part of a series titled They, which until recently was exhibited in the US Embassy to the Vatican in Rome. As the artist himself said, "She and He are inseparable."
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BARTOSZ LUGOWSKI Podotyk v plaster 14.5 x 28.5 cm
BARTOSZ LUGOWSKI is fascinated by touch and its various aspects. His art defines space with form.
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DANUTA JARZYNSKA Form II bronze, granite 16 x 47.5 cm
DANUTA JARZYNSKA: "For me art takes place on the border of anxiety and relief, feelings that are always with me. Creativity focuses my thoughts, allowing me to relax. At the same time I am aware that anxiety drives my creativity."
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INTERIOR DESIGNER/ARCHITECT
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ALESSANDRO PASQUALE FOOD
Like so many young Italians born and raised in an ancient culture, Alessandro finds the boldness of American imagery intoxicating. Yet his interior designs have the cool, sleek lines of MIlan where he received his Master's degree at the prestigious Politecnico.
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From the very start, the driving force in
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Alessandro Pasquale’s works has been his
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“obsessive” attention to detail and the close relationship he nourishes between architecture, interior design and photography. The use of pure and tactile materials result in a harmonious and timeless design; functionality, durability and comfort are the components of the work.
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TOWNHOUSE IN ROME
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BY ALESSANDRO PASQUALE
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Located in Trastevere, one of the most historical neighborhoods in Rome, Townhouse in Rome is placed in the middle of history in a building dating back to 1800. The design approach was to create an "urban loft” that retains the unedited landscape of rebuilding, yet is complete and comfortable.
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The sleek concrete walls span from the ground to the third floor. They stand as sharp dividers that force functionality and inspire creativity while withstanding the test of time, necessary for modern living. From floor to ceiling the space is coated in a uniform matte finish, rigorously standardized for a sobering appearance, a perfect stage for the owners’ collection of art and photography.
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The double height of the space is separated only by a central monolithic wall for the staircase, leaving an open view of the living space from the master bedroom into the quiet solace of the courtyard
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and terrace.
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Throughout the space large windows give the space a 360 degree view of ancient Rome, while the grey, raw oak flooring evokes the freshness of modern life. Custom furniture was designed and strategically placed to further the concept, with particular attention to materials.
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GINO'S IN MIAMI
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INTERIORS BY ALESSANDRO PASQUALE
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The interior has a casual yet sophisticated quality, the core of Alessandro’s aesthetics. The main wall is covered floor to ceiling in a richly textured, golden sand color, while the back wall is grey with a hint of burgundy. The concrete flooring, offset by various finishes of brass, raw steel, leather and wood creates a bold yet elegant effect. Finally, the treated brass countertop in the open kitchen is the fitting backdrop for Gino’s sophisticated food. Set in this beautiful ambient, Alessandro Pasquale’s custom designed furnishings recall the Italian propensity for fine craftsmanship. There is a vitality and a welcoming energy in the design that further expresses the service and the impeccable presentation of the food at Gino's. ILEMAISON.COM / 26
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A Y U R V E D A
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DIVYA'S KITCHEN
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Divya's healing journey with Ayurveda cuisine
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Our conversation with Divya Alter, CO-FOUNDER & CHEF OF DIVYA'S KITCHEN
Can you define Ayurveda? Ayurveda is the traditional medical system of India. It is a truly holistic system that helps us balance and integrate our human
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experience on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.
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Ayurveda teaches the individual what to favor and avoid in terms of diet, routine, and environment in order to reverse imbalance and disease. My favorite part about Ayurveda is that it is so personalized—health recommendations are specific and customized, depending on one’s needs. No one diet, herb, supplement, exercise fit all!
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Can you share where your journey to Divya's Kitchen started? My journey with food began at a bhakti-yoga ashram in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, where I started learning how to cook and fell in love with vegetarian food. I continued my studies in India and later in the USA. Here I met my main Ayurvedic teacher, Vaidya Ramakant Mishra, who helped me cure my autoimmune disease and with whom I’ve studied Ayurveda and healing food in depth.
Divya’s Kitchen feels like home away from home, a place where we nourish not only our body but also our mind and soul. Was it your intention to open a place where everyone is welcome and feels at home? Or is it more of who you are?
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It’s both, I guess. Our projects are an expression of our personalities and our values. Our intention is to offer true nourishment not only through food but also through genuine hospitality. Home is about relaxation and nourishment, so we designed Divya’s Kitchen to feel like home away from home—living room-like interior, friendly staff, home-style food that not only
My husband Prentiss and I curated meditation
pleases the palate but also nourishes the body and
retreats where we planned all the food service. We
mind. Our hope is that every time you leave our
moved to New York City in 2009, and started our
restaurant, you feel better than when you came in.
cooking school Bhagavat Life, teaching vegetarian Ayurvedic cooking classes to thousands of people.
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We also had a meal subscription service, where I consulted clients and then designed and prepared customized wellness meals for them. In 2016, The Bhakti Center offered us to take over the restaurant space on the ground floor, and this is how Divya’s Kitchen was born. We’re excited and grateful to have opened the first authentic Ayurvedic restaurant in New York City.
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DIVYA'S DIVINE FOOD
WHAT TO EAT FOR HOW YOU FEEL
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Human connection became a big component of your work. You create recipes but you also teach and inspire others to eat healthy and heal with food. What is your secret to connecting with people on a deeper level? I am grateful that for years I was able to immerse myself in a spiritual practice that helped me broaden my mind to respect everyone as a divine being, a unique part of the universe. Deep human connection happens when we go beyond what the body looks like or what one’s social status is. One of my daily
divinity through compassion. Integrity, values I
You are a chef, entrepreneur, teacher and healer, helping people to transform inside and out. Which role is your favorite?
preserve. I always see myself as work in progress on
My main role is to serve others in whatever way I’m
the path to enlightenment.
called to. I’ve always felt that my life purpose is to
What would you advise people who are still searching for their life purpose?
educate people how to heal through food, and for that I
affirmations is this: I am an expression of love in action. Seeking every chance to serve. I transmit
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need an infrastructure—so that’s all four roles in one! Of course, I feel a relief when I have to manage less.
First of all, align and find out who you are. Find your
What are your daily wellness / me time rituals?
deeper, spiritual essence on the soul level! Are you this aging and ailing body? Or do you see yourself as
Before I get into my demanding restaurant owner
someone beyond what you see in the mirror?
schedule, I take time to stretch, pray, meditate, make
Then meditate on what’s your deepest longing in life
breakfast, spend a few minutes of fun time with my
—what is it that you always wanted to do? What is it
husband who can be very funny and playful. I make sure
that you cannot not do? What gives you excitement,
to be out in the morning sun and to connect with nature
joy, and energy? Answering these questions will take
even if it is just by feeling the energy of the sun and the
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you closer to discovering your life’s purpose.
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trees around.
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Why no onion or garlic in your recipes? The ancient Ayurvedic texts describe foods and herbs in great detail not only as botanicals but also what effects they have on different body types, conditions, even geographical location and season. Some foods are recommended for daily use, and others only occasionally, as medicine. Onions and garlic fall in
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the latter category because they have very powerful healing
properties but also side effects. For example, raw alliums can diminish the friendly bacteria in the gut, worsen inflammatory gut conditions, overheat the liver, and more. I also meet a lot of people who are allergic to them. Being very
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hot, stimulating foods, onions and garlic can also agitate the mind.
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That’s why many spiritual practices, including Zen Buddhism, hatha yoga, bhakti-yoga and others do not recommend eating alliums. Iregularly meet guests at Divya’s who feel so relieved when I tell them that our entire menu is free from onions and garlic!
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Tell us about your cookbook, What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen My cookbook, What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen, was published by Rizzoli in 2017. I really enjoyed working on it because it helped me
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synthesize everything I’ve learned about Ayurvedic cooking. The book teaches you how to cook with seasonal ingredients and
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adjust each recipe according to the type of digestion you’re experiencing that day. I
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speak a lot about the healing benefits of ingredients and spices and how to properly put them together to ensure optimal absorption of nutrients.
© What to Eat for How You Feel, Divya Alter, Rizzoli New York, 2017
According to Ayurveda, there is no good or bad food/herb—everything can be used as medicine. The question is, is it good or bad for you right now? It all depends on what’s going on with your body and mind at the moment and what do you need to balance. Here we come back to the very personalized treatment approach of eating!.
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Skillet Vegetable Pie (or pancakes) Makes one 10 inch pie - 8 servings Soak: Overnight Prep: 10 minutes Cook: About 35 minutes Ingredients 1 cup yellow split mung dal, soaked overnight and drained 1 cup water 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 small green Thai chile, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons Digestive Masala (see page 223) 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon asafoetida (optional) 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup grated zucchini 1/2 cup grated red cabbage 1 cup packed spinach(cut into 1/8inch thin ribbons) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
From What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen Once I was invited to serve brunch to Deepak Chopra at his home in New York City. I made him this recipe as vegetable pancakes with Cilantro Chutney. I hope you will enjoy and rave about these pancakes as much as Deepak Chopra did!
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint Ghee or coconut oil, for cooking
Depending on how much time and energy you have, you can
FOR AIRY DIGESTION: This recipe
cook the batter as a low maintenance rustic vegetable pie or
is perfectly balancing for you. You
as more labor-intensive but somewhat more refined crepe-like
could brush the baked pie with
pancakes. The result is equally delicious and colorful—like a
some extra ghee or olive oil if you
painter’s palette—with its smudged spread of purple, green,
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like. Use the chile only if you enjoy the extra pungency. FOR FIERY DIGESTION: Omit the asafoetida and chile. Choose the
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orange, and yellow colors. I love this dish because it is free from gluten, very nutritious,
Vegetable Pie cooking method over
and at the same time light and satisfying. Serve the pie or
the pan-fried pancakes to minimize
pancakes warm for a special breakfast, brunch, or side dish
the chances of acidic digestion.
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DIRECTIONS Wash the soaked yellow split mung dal until the water runs clear; drain well. Place them in a food processor along with the water and blend for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add the ginger, chile, lime juice, masala, salt, turmeric, and asafoetida, if using. Pulse to mix well. Transfer the batter to a large bowl. Fold in the carrots, zucchini, red cabbage, spinach, cilantro, and mint. The batter should be medium-thick, without any excess water on the sides. If the batter is too thick, add a little more water; if it is too runny, add a little more grated carrot.
RUSTIC VEGETABLE PIE 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
CREPE-LIKE PANCAKES
2. Heat a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron
1. Heat a 10-inch (or larger) cast-iron griddle
skillet over medium-high heat to medium hot.
over medium-high heat, brush the surface of
Generously brush the pan surface with ghee
the pan with a thin layer of ghee, and, using a
and pour in the batter—it should be about
ladle, immediately pour a scant . cup batter
2 inches deep. Cook the pie uncovered for
into the skillet; using the bottom of the ladle,
about 5 minutes, until the edges of the pie
quickly spread the batter into a circle that is
become slightly crusty and begin to separate from the pan.
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as thin as possible (about 3 millimeters). Cookuntil the bottom is golden and the edges
3. Transfer the pie, still in the skillet, to the
begin to lift from the pan, 3 to 4 minutes.
oven and bake for 10 minutes, then brush
Sprinkle a few drops of ghee on the pancake,
the pie surface with ghee, increase the heat
then flip it and cook until the second side is
to 400°F, and continue to bake for another
golden and firmer, another 2 to 3 minutes.
10 minutes, or until the top forms an attractive
Don’t worry if the second side looks more
golden crust.
unevenly cooked than the first side—that’s just
4. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool
the character of this pancake: smoother at
down and firm up for 10 to 15 minutes, then
first but turning rough later. Brush a few drops
cut into 8 pieces. Transfer the pie slices to a
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of ghee around the edges of the pancake
cooling rack or a serving plate.
NOTES
to make it easier to gently scrape it from the
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pan. When both sides are cooked, fold the pancake in half, with the first cooked side on
If you don’t have a cast-iron pan to bake the pie, use a Pyrex or similar oven-safe baking dish Lined with parchment paper; skip the stovetop cooking and put it straight into the oven.
the outside. 2. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more ghee as needed. If the pan gets too hot and
If you’re not going to eat the pancakes right away, you can spread them on a baking sheet, keeping them warm in a preheated 200 degree oven until you ready to serve.
the ghee starts smoking or if the pancakes are done on the outside but raw on the inside, reduce the heat to low.
When cooking pancakes, I find a 1/2 inch cast-iron griddle and a sharp-edged stainless steel spatula to be the best tools for flipping. Use a deepc ast-iron skillet for the pie version.
3. Serve the pancakes hot with a chutney or sauce or as a side to vegetables and salad.
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CLEAR YOUR MIND WITH BELLE FÉE Relieve anxiety, fatigue, headache by gently inhaling the mind expanding frankincense blend. Japanese peppermint, frankincense for gentle opening of nose, sinus, mind, brain, spirit and respiratory system. www.bellefeenyc.com Frankincense Mind Clearer
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Skin Elixir is drinkable, internal nourishment with visible external benefits targeted to your healthy living and healthy looking skin goals. It helps to build collagen, nourishes skin from within with essential hydration, and neutralizes free radicals. www.Lisashulman.arbonne.com
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THE ART OF
SOUND
with BASIA BLONSKA
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BASIA
Basia's passion for music expanded beyond her over 20 years experience teaching and performing classical music, developing a profound interest in learning about the healing and transformational effects of sound and music. She broadened her study of music to include different modalities of sound healing with teachers such as Grammy nominated Silvia Nakkach, renowned sound theorist Dr. John Beaulieu, the Great Gong Master Don Conreaux, earning a sound practitioner certification from New York's Open Center. Her passion and commitment to bringing sound and it's therapeutic effects to a broader audience is a joy she shares and a joy to be shared.
THE SOUND OF
BLISSSSSSSSSS
You would need to add a few more "s "letters to the word bliss and even then it would not best describe the sound bath experience.
As a seasoned seeker of transformational relaxation, I was intrigued when invited to experience a Basia Blonska sound bath. I anticipated being embraced in a musical experience that would induce relaxation. I was curious, skeptical, and delightfully surprised.
From the moment one enters the facility, the vibe is welcoming. Tea and water is available, and you are invited to bring them into a room where cushions and blankets create a comfortable oasis of peace and quiet, enhanced by the docile sounds created by Basia's music. You literally feel bathed in the music. I get it now...a sound bath.
Though I did close my eyes to savor the moment, I didn't expect an hour later I would open my eyes to find myself deeply and surprisingly relaxed. I was even more surprised to discover the nights' sleep was the deepest sleep I have had in sometime.
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PERFECTION FOUND AT PERFECT57 MED SPA
Perfect 57 is the perfect name for your medical spa facility. What inspired the name? OY: Because I am a perfectionist! (laughs). But really, that’s true. I wanted it to be the perfect place for people to feel relaxed when getting their treatments. Perfect 57 does exactly that. The decor is stunning! OY: The decor is an important factor, naturally. But we pride ourselves on our staff. They are all extremely well-trained. Perfect 57 is a medical spa, which means we have licensed physicians on our staff. And of course we have a full range of procedures. Tell me about the treatments you offer at Perfect 57. OY: Ah, we have so many, for men and women. For the face… the body…over 25 different procedures. All performed with top-of-the-line technology.
Olesya Yampolets is the founder of Perfect57, a state of the art med-spa on Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in the heart of Manhattan.
What are the most sought after treatments. OY: Probably Tight sculpting and Cool Sculpting. Cool Sculpting is becoming very popular with women and men. It's the only fat reduction process of its kind approved by the FDA. No surgery, no scarring, no preparation or down time. After your treatment, you are out the door and back into your life. Tight sculpting uses laser technology and it is recommended for reducing cellitis, and tightening skin. Yes! It’s amazing! I’ve see the ‘before and after’ photos. Fascinating! There is so much available! OY: Yes! You should come in for a free assessment. I will. Thank you for your time, Olesya.
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Accepting help can be a gift to the person helping as much as it's a gift to you. Imagine if we could live a world where we would have solutions to all of our concerns. No conflicts, no compromising, and no concerns. We could add extra days to the week or hours to our day. Our relationships would be seamless, and our energies would never be exhausted. While this utopia isn’t possible, there is one action that will get you close. Ask for help! Asking for help can not only lessen our to-do list, as it's a gift of time, opening up other possibilities we might need or
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On the other side of I never thought to ask for help, is the fear and magical thinking. People fear being judged poorly, or being asked to change. And magical thinking, is believing they should not have to ask. Everyone else should just know what they want or need.
Asking for help can be more than an expression of need. It can be an expression of courage or humility in yourself and trust and confidence in the person helping.
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ULTIMATE RESULTS WITH LOUIS MONTORIO 2018 National Champion in sabre Four-time National Silver Medalist Multiple times National Finalist 2015 Tri-State Veterans Cup Winner
"Since we all start at the bottom, There is only one way to go in this sport, and that is up."
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WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF FENCING? The health benefits of fencing are many, increased muscle strength, improved cardio vascular capacity, flexibility and increased reaction time to name a few. HOW DOES ONE BECOME A CHAMPION? Hard work and, most importantly not being afraid of failure. The fear of failure is possibly the largest contributor to an athletes inability to achieve their goals. A positive mindset and being resilient is key to ones success in fencing. Prior to competition it very important to have eaten healthily, gotten enough sleep and to be hydrated. Personally I like to listen to music that I associate with a prior successful result while I warm up, this helps me get into a positive and energetic frame of mind, one that is connected with my best fencing. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE FENCING MEMORIES? Winning my first ever tournament at the iconic New York Athletic club was definitely a highlight, along with winning the inaugural Tri-State Veterans Cup, which is a multi competition series sponsored by a handful of the top fencing clubs in NY, NJ and CT. However, by far my Greatest fencing memory to date was watching my 12 year old daughter Lily win her first-ever competition after a really difficult season, her resilience made me smile. DO YOU ENJOY COACHING MORE THAN COMPETING? YES! giving the gift of fencing to eager young athletes, and watching them succeed has been my greatest pleasure. WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO YOUNG FENCERS TO STAY MOTIVATED? My advice? It's pretty simple, this is a game with swords, its fun! Make friends, enjoy the experience, work hard and listen to your coach. Visit: www.SheridanFencing.com to schedule training with Louis Montorio
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ANVAYA COVE BATAAN, PHILIPPINES
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WHERE MOUNTAINS MEET THE SEA Anvaya Cove is Ayala Land Premier’s first venture in leisure development. It's unique “mountains meet the sea” topography gives it the features of both a mountain retreat and a seaside resort.
A seaside residential community like no other, Anvaya Cove encompasses 620 hectares, from a 3.5 kilometer coastline to a peak elevation of over 130 meters above sea level. The development offers neighborhoods with distinctive environments set against stunning views of the mountains of the Bataan range and the waters of Subic Bay.
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Careful planning has gone into keeping the natural lay of the land – splendid panoramas, open expanses, wetlands teeming with life, abundant forests -seamlessly transitioning into the architectural guidelines of the development. The homes and other structures are woven into the terrain using the airy and inviting Asian Tropical design aesthetic done in a palette of soft, earthy tones. Rolling asphalt roads and low-impact pedestrian paths preserve the natural beauty of the site. These verdant swathes of land encourage family bonding to flow from indoors to outdoors and easily into the activities and discoveries of the Anvaya Cove Beach & Nature Club found at its center.
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Golf and Sports Club The The Anvaya Cove Golf and Sports Club is an exclusive, non-profit membership club featuring an 18 hole all-weather golf course, a world-class golf club and an extensive sports complex—all delivered in the Ayala Land Premier tradition of excellence.
The golf course aims to be as environmentally sustainable as possible by minimizing earth works, saving mature trees, landscaping with endemic flora and designing the fairways and tees so that the course feels as if “it has always been there”.
The approximately 82 hectare, 18 hole all-weather, 7,200 yard, par 72 championship golf course meanders across the Anvaya Cove development and promises to enthrall players of all levels.
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More Good News! Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE Movie to be released August 2019 Dear Île Maison Readers, I first want to congratulate you, the readers, of the Île Maison Magazine, for a wonderful new concept where Artful Living Meets Wellbeing. As one of the columnists in Île Maison I am so honored to share some of the world’s Good News. A toast to their fourth edition with many more to come! With Peace, Love and HOPE in our hearts and in our actions. Paul Sladkus
NOW (spelled backwards is WON, as in,
“Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE”, as
when we live in the NOW we have WON!)
we titled it, is available NOW. Please visit
It has been 30 years since we produced the
www.woodstockforever.org and get access
20th Anniversary of Woodstock in Times Square, along with Richie Havens (who started the Woodstock Festival 50 years ago singing “Freedom”) and a group from Woodstock (including
Juma
Sultan,
Jimmy
Hendrix’s
drummer). We NOW have created a movie by sharing that brilliant event that focused on Peace,
Love
&
HOPE
and
our
Next
Generations including many more celebrities: Michael Douglas, Leonardo Di Caprio, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, Ringo Starr, Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, The Simpsons, Diana Ross, over 50 well-known, worldwide, lifeaffirming citizens and ordinary people, living in Peace, Love & HOPE.
to our two hour, full length documentary. In addition, we have created a companion book written by me and a video game, titled “Hug for Peace”, that is fun and entertaining, while sharing ideas about our environment and water crisis, as well as a research study for Peace, Love & HOPE. We are getting great reviews for the film and for the life-affirming, positive values of Peace, Love & HOPE that it shares with all ages, for now and for future generations. We will be having Movie Night showings, parties and concerts in different locations, so please stay tuned to our Good News Column.
With Peace & Love, Paul Sladkus
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