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ayurvedic Herbal Body rejuvenation tara sPa tHEraPy n carMEl, califorNia Tara Grodjesk, President of TARA Spa Therapy, has been a champion of Ayurvedic-inspired spa treatments since 1987. Since then, these treatments have topped many spa’s best-seller lists because of the profound healing effect they have on spa-goers. Ayurveda means life (ayur) knowledge (veda). It is called the “mother of all healing” because so many holistic healing modal- ities are rooted in Ayurveda including herbology, aromatherapy, gem or crystal therapy, sound therapy, color therapy, reflexology, polarity therapy and energy balancing. Ayurveda is where the reference to balancing of body, mind and spirit originated, and is the oldest recorded healing science, dating back 8,000 years. The Ayurvedic Herbal Body Rejuvenation spa treatment combines five of the most popular spa treatments into one extraordinary experience: botanical body mask, exfoliation, tara spa therapy’s treatments and products focus on individual doshas, which are part of ancient ayuervedic teachings. at the JW Marriott san antonio Hill country resort & spa, the spirit of Mexican healers called curanderos are alive. aromatherapy, mini face treatment and hydrotherapy stream infusion. “The beauty of the Ayurvedic Herbal Body Rejuvenation is that you don’t have to know anything about Ayurveda to enjoy its different textures and aromas,” Grodjesk says. “The other very important point is it works internally and externally as a truly holistic experience. The herbs work on calming the nervous system and balancing energy.” Grodjesk also notes that this treatment is great for someone who has had a lot of different spa experiences and wants something new. ayurvedic Healing ritual sHaNKara sKiNcarE n uvaldE, tExas Ayurvedic treatments and rituals have become very popular among the spa community around the world. It’s always inter- esting to see such an ancient modality translated into modern times. Shankara is where “East meets West,” blending to create a product line that uses the best from both the ancient eastern science of Ayurveda, and the western state-of-the-art anti-aging science. Shankara’s authentic Ayurvedic Healing Ritual starts with its signature lotus-rose aromatherapy inhalation to bring peace to the heart and mind. The unique and holistic treatment has profound benefits and lasting effects. “At some point or another, due to stress, poor lifestyle habits and so on, imbalances set in and we move away from our nature,” notes Gina Prezioza, vice president of sales and marketing at Shankara Skincare. “One or more of the doshas (governing principles) start to increase in the system and, as a result, we experience discomfort. The aim of Ayurveda is to bring back that balance.” Modern aesthetic meets Middle Eastern culture at the spa at four seasons Bahrain Bay. November 2017 ■ PULSE 45