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spafinder’s 2009 readers’ choice awards
A quick kudos to all spas awarded honors in SpaFinder’s 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards, including the following spas that we are proud to work with. Congratulations! (more…)
on a roll with como shambhala’s travel-friendly balms
Our secret to a stress-free lifestyle? COMO Shambhala’s latest additions to their soothing oil collection. The new COMFORT, HARMONY, and CALM Balms come in 5 ml rollerball bottles – perfectly compact to zip through those eagle-eyed security lines at the airport or to tote around during a busy daytime shopping excursion. Simply rub one of the oils on temples or wrists and welcome instant tranquility and serenity.
- COMFORT Balm unites a warm blend of lavender, nutmeg, and cedarwood to nurture and reassure
- HARMONY Balm mingles the essence of pure Indian sandalwood, lime, and exotic ylang ylang to bring together sensual energy and sensitivity
- CALM Balm relieves anxiety, nervousness, and stress with a powerful combination of lavender and geranium
COMO Shambhala is a lifestyle brand and healthy living concept composed of world class spas, treatments, services, products, and cuisine promoting overall well-being. The COMO Shambhala essential balm collection also includes the PURIFY, INVIGORATE and SHELTER Balms. CALM, COMFORT, and HARMONY will be available for purchase through the COMO Shambhala mail order service starting in January 2010.
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cool (weather) clothes
While temperatures are on the rise, cool weather will be back soon enough – a chilling thought. Enter COMO Shambhala’s Active Living Collection knitwear. (more…)
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cure wrinkles at met london
On July 1, 2009 the COMO Shambhala Urban Escape spa in London’s Metropolitan hotel will introduce a new Dr. Perricone “Wrinkle Cure” day program (£175) to complement the doc’s anti-ageing facials already on offer. The package includes the following:
- The Perricone Performance Facial - the spa’s Perricone specialist consults with guests to tailor a treatment to address specific concerns and skin needs – whether it’s fine lines, sagging, puffy eyes, or simply a lack of radiance. The 75-minute facial includes cleanse, tone, mask and treatment applications using Dr. Perricone’s patented formulas as well as his specially designed light lymphatic massage technique to promote younger and firmer skin.
- Perricone MD Anti Oxidant Lunch – inspired by Dr. Perricone’s recommended recipes, the lunch menu includes wild Alaskan salmon served with baby spinach and raspberry salad as well as a supercharged “super berry’ smoothie.
- Perricone Gift Set – to continue results at home, take away a copy of The Wrinkle Cure, Dr. Perricon’e NY Times Bestseller, the Wrinkle Cure recipe guide, and a Superberry and PEP blend sachet.
Wanting the Perricone experience on this side of “the pond”? COMO’s island retreat in the Turks & Caicos, Parrot Cay, also offers a variety of specialized Perricone treatments – making paradise that much sweeter.
Spa Room at Met London and Dr Perricone (from DailyPerricone.com)
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rock star yoga retreats
COMO Hotels’ exclusive, luxurious, and life-changing yoga retreats are taught by top yogis in unbelievable settings. Returning gurus this year include the dynamic married duo Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman, and Australian yoga expert Judy Krupp. Newcomers joining the A-list roster are Elena Brower and Sarah Powers.
These intimate workshops provide nearly five hours of daily practice with the masters and are held at COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali, Parrot Cay in Turks & Caicos, and Uma Paro in Bhutan. Students at all levels have unparalleled access to these yoga rock stars, as well as to the renowned COMO Shambhala Retreat spas. The weeklong programs include six nights accommodation, most meals, and airport transfer. Single occupancy rates start at $5,681 at Parrot Cay, $3,515 at The Estate, $4,668 at Uma Paro; and double occupancy rates begin at $8,669 at Parrot Cay, and $7,056 at Uma Paro.
2009 Retreats:
APRIL 19-25 at Parrot Cay – Moving from Conflict towards Peace with Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman
JULY 12-18 at Uma Paro – On Top of the World Yoga and Meditation with Judy Krupp
OCT 25-31 at Parrot Cay – Heal & Fortify: Body and Soul with Elena Brower
DEC 10-16 at COMO Shambhala Estate – Insight Yoga in Beautiful Bali with Sarah Powers
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sheep alternative
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Mosquitoes are not in the air (yet), but there is a “buzz” among hoteliers to promote the perfect night’s sleep for guests. For example, Park Hyatt hotels teamed up with renowned Brazilian nutritionist, Patricia Teixeira, to combat problems plaguing the weary business travelers with specialty nutritional smoothies and juices. The program debuted last year in Paris, Dubai, and Moscow and is now being launched all over. With a background in Physiology and Sports Biochemistry, Teixeira has counseled and prescribed personalized diets for well-know international sports figures. For Park Hyatt, she tailored the ingredients to target specific ailments such as jet lag. Anti Jet Lag Juice guarantees the first step to a productive day – a good night’s sleep. This drink combines kale’s phytonutrients with pumpkin seeds to trigger tryptophan, the body’s sleep hormone, as well as carrots and apples to balance sugar levels. Consuming 30 minutes before bedtime is the optimum time to help avoid insomnia. (more…)
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new product alert: como shambhala purify
The Purify collection softens, hydrates and repairs, as well as rebalances oily and combination skins by using pure natural botanicals. True to COMO Shambhala’s founding principles, the use of botanicals and natural ingredients without coloring, artificial fragrances, petrochemicals, colour, parabens (preservatives widely used in cosmetics) or Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. The ingredient blend is a mood elevating and refreshing combination of pure essential oils, algae, hibiscus extract, and a wild orchid that grows in Bhutan.
For further information on COMO Shambhala products, cuisine, and lifestyle, read more here.
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stress free travel?
Yes, you read that correctly. Sure, flying across the globe these days takes quite a toll on the mind and body, but the experts from COMO Shambhala want to make it all better. The Metropolitan Bangkok’s new package “Touchdown at the Met” will give the best layover of your life, all in under five hours.
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eco-friendly = the new black
Tired of slipping in the middle of downward-facing dog? Pick up one of COMO Shambhala’s eco-friendly yoga mats, made entirely from natural plant-based materials and totally PVC free. For easy cleaning, pop them in the washer, set it to cool, and air dry – think offsetting your carbon footprint. And FYI: we hear it’s the must have accessory for COMO Shambhala’s exclusive yoga retreats. $118.
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