Sep 5, 2014 | Santosa Programs
What is bliss yoga? First let us understand the meaning of “bliss”.
BLISS: Verb
“To reach a state of perfect happiness, typically so as to be oblivious of everything else.”
About Olivia & Bliss Yoga
Olivia is effervescent with positivity and love, and this is reflected when practicing the ancient art with her. It explains why bliss yoga is such a popular class at Santosa… who wouldn’t want to leave a class, feeling like Buddha, tilting your head back and laughing at the sky, with the added bonus of flexibility, a clear mind and supple, sinewy muscles.
Olivia practices what she preaches, and at Santosa Center we are blessed to have a living example of the benefits of raw food, yoga and meditation walking among us.
Come and try her classes, which feature on our September schedule, and find out how you too can add a little sparkle into life and rediscover the magic of your body, mind and spirit connection through yoga.
Olivia’s practice is based on Hatha, and her focus is on evoking feelings of peace and serenity amongst her students. She is wonderful at working with clients of all levels, progressing and regressing the poses to make sure that everyone attains the most from their practice.
Why does this class evoke such a state of bliss? In Olivia’s words… “When I practice yoga, I can feel good in my own skin, I can hold a position and feel that it is right from the nice energy I get in that moment, when my body, mind and soul are together and are “hugging” each other in that precise moment. What I learn is to be more aware of my own body, of how I move it in the space around me, I am aware of the harmony I can create with it, even a small finger is important to complete the beauty of a posture. With the body we all can become humans sacred symbols, moving the energy like a mantra , like a prayer and we can be beautiful to look at, like a work of art. I can learn to be aware in that moment and leave all the rest out, which is a great way to relax the mind.”
To book a spot for bliss yoga with Olivia at Santosa Wellness Center, contact us here or on Facebook.
Sep 3, 2014 | Santosa Programs
Over 80% of women over the age of 20 develop unfortunate bumpy & dimply skin around their butt, thighs or abdomen. Cosmetic companies over the world have been developing creams to reduce the appearance of cellulite, and most of us would do just about ANYTHING for smooth, flawless skin free of these pockets of fatty deposits that seem to want to burst right out of us.
Getting Rid of Cellulite
SO, how do we get rid of them? Well – cellulite is fat after all, so a diet and exercise regime that promotes weight loss and a general state of health (low sugar, lots of whole natural foods and high intensity interval training), would be step one. It is impossible to entirely erase the appearance of fatty cells, unless you remove the fat itself.
There ARE secrets to minimizing the appearance of cellulite though, and this is as simple as lymphatic drainage and techniques that encourage blood flow and promote good circulation! Our specially formulated herbal treatment greatly reduces the offensive appearance, and we highly recommend it to be taken in a course of 4.
Anti-Cellulite Massage
The secret to this popular massage is a combination between the skill of our incredible therapists at Santosa Wellness Center and the secret ingredients in the anti-cellulite cream. We have had so many repeat customers that it is easy to surmise that this is an incredibly effective treatment. Book in with us for our speciality Santosa treatment in Phuket, and create smooth, sultry and luscious legs!
Sep 2, 2014 | Santosa Programs
All of our detox guests are given a Santosa Detox Bag when they are inducted into our programs, and the mysterious white bags have aroused a lot of curiosity from visitors to the center… so we thought we would uncover the contents once and for all!
What’s in the beautiful Santosa Detox Bag?
The practical beach bags are the survival kit of any of our detox programs. Containing all of the herbs and supplements to get our guests at optimal cleansing and energy levels, they also house a wonderful array of natural products which assist your detox program by eliminating the level of toxins going in through our toiletries. Did you know that your body will absorb SIXTY percent of what you put on your skin? Pamper your pores the right way with natural, organic toiletries.
Santosa are so particular about ensuring that our natural products are as pure as possible, that we grow many of our own ingredients ourselves. We source the remainder from only the most reputable and organic sources, and the result is functional and healthy products, of exceptional quality.
The bag is also home to the detox guidebook, and of course your Santosa drink bottle. It is the small details that count… and we like to make sure you feel both spoiled and supported during your time with us!
So, why not get on board and see for yourself the benefits of being a guest at Santosa Phuket whilst letting the Santosa Detxox Bag assist you during your detox program?
Sep 1, 2014 | Santosa Programs
It’s All About Zumba
High energy and incredibly entertaining! It is impossible not to smile your way through this class and feel positively reinvigorated! A great cardio workout, with a following that creates a Zumba community and an inclusive environment. Join us at Santosa with fantastic Geti, who will lead you into Latin-inspired euphoria! Un, Dos, Tres.
We do not consider Zumba a class, it is a fitness party! Making exercising fun, the dynamic Latin-based dance workout has taken the fitness world by storm. Vibrant and energetic, an hour of serious cardio passes by in such a flurry of colourful smiles, that it doesn’t feel like exercise at all! Ever wondered what it would be like to find a user friendly way to learn the basics of samba, salsa, hip hop and other international movements? Zumba provides an enjoyable way to discover your inner beat, and explore your creativity through freedom of movement in a friendly group environment. Join us at Santosa in Phuket to electrify your cardio workouts with style and pizzazz….
The Zumba Teacher
Want to know a little more about the best Zumba teacher in Phuket? The formidable Geti began her fitness career in Venice, Italy, after finding an incredibly fun way to merge all of her Latin dancing into the fitness craze that has taken the world by storm – Zumba. After her first class, she knew she had to be certified, and from there, Zumba changed her life. Two years later she arrived in Phuket, where she was the second certified instructor on the island. Developing her fitness skill set, she became qualified in advanced Zumba, fitball, pilates, aqua fitness and sports nutrition. She has taught at over 20 locations in Thailand, and brings to Santosa a wealth of knowledge. If we could describe Geti in three words, they would be passionate, fun and determined. She loves to encourage all fitness levels and intuitively tailors each class to support a range of levels and goals.
You can find out more about our Zumba class schedule here or on Facebook every week.
Aug 16, 2014 | Santosa Programs
What is pre-cleanse?
A pre-cleanse is a list of dietary and lifestyle changes that are made prior to embarking on a detox program.
Why?
Detox will achieve different levels of purification, dependent on how much preparation we do to ensure that our alkalinity is at its maximum before we take on the process of cleansing the colon and major organs with professional herbs and colema treatments.
Some of the changes include switching to a vegetable based diet, heavy in raw, whole foods. Drinking 3 – 5L of water per day, cutting out tea, coffee and alcohol, abstaining from smoking, and not consuming any processed, wheat or dairy based foods.
In order to reach the deepest level of purification possible, it is imperative that we set our bodies up to give them the best possible chance to achieve optimal health and vitality. At Santosa, we make it very easy, by providing you with a list of common dietary choices, and providing the alkaline alternative.
Get started today! Join us at Santosa Detox Center in Phuket.
Aug 12, 2014 | Santosa Programs
Why high intensity interval training is integral to your cardiovascular health!
Classes featuring the most efficient and effective method of burning fat and spiking the metabolism feature very heavily on the Santosa Phuket Health Retreat schedule, and here are just a few VERY good reasons why it should be an integral part of your training schedule too!
1.EFFICIENT – 15 minutes of intense intervals burns many more calories than an hour jogging on a treadmill. In our time-poor, calorie-rich world, this is great news! It has been proven that 2 weeks of interval training improves cardiovascular health as much as 6 – 8 weeks of endurance training!
2.BURN FAT – The sheer exertion of HIIT kicks your body’s repair system into overdrive, meaning that the workout doesn’t end when you leave the gym! Your body will continue to burn fat and calories for at least 24 hours afterwards too!
3.HAPPY HEART – no workout will push your anaerobic health harder than HIIT. Studies show that the flow on effect into endurance is palpable, so, HIIT makes you stronger, harder, meaner, faster!
4.FIRES UP METABOLISM – Stimulating human growth hormone and activating the anti-ageing genes in your brain, HIIT keeps your body’s furnace running hot, and your cells constantly repairing.
5.CHALLENGING – It can be done anywhere, anytime, with or without equipment. Because of the shorter intervals, you only need to focus on giving it your all in each interval – which makes you work SO MUCH harder and achieve much better results.
To get a HIIT with Santosa, please join us for Tabata, Box Fit,Fuctional Fusion or Boot Camp… we look forward to seeing you here in Phuket!
