If you’re trying to lose weight, an easy place to start is to look at what you’re sipping. A 2007 report published in Obesity Research found that Americans are consuming 222 calories from beverages each day. That’s more than 1,500 calories a week! To cut your calorie intake without cutting taste, you’ll need to get creative. Thankfully, we did the legwork for you. We spoke with a number of experts about their favorite infused-water recipes. These refreshing spa water recipes will keep you from reaching for that sugary, calorie-laden fruit drink or soda. The flavor of spa water is sweetly subtle, and it offers an appealing way to liven up your daily water intake and stay hydrated. Read on to learn about these 12 spa water recipes to see which ones you’d like to try — hot-stone massage and fluffy spa robe optional.

1. An Introduction to Infusing Water

Tastes and preferences are personal, which is why you’ll see such variation in water and produce amounts and infusion times in the following recipes. Experimentation is encouraged. One rule, however, is always to wash fresh produce before use. You should also keep your infused water refrigerated to prevent spoilage. Also, you can choose to remove the rinds of citrus fruits, but leaving the rinds on will actually deliver more citrus flavor to the water. But if rinds are left too long, the taste can become bitter.

2. Tarragon-Cucumber Water

“Cucumber is a spa water staple,” said Ashton Keefe, owner of Ashton Keefe Culinary Lifestyle Services in New York. “And people oftentimes overlook leafy and delicious herbs [like tarragon],” yet the two are an ideal combination for a truly luxurious spa water. “Tarragon and cucumber have a savory and elegant feel to them,” Keefe explains. To make Keefe’s tarragon-cucumber water, thinly slice half a cucumber. Place one bunch of fresh tarragon in a large container and gently “bruise” it with a spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to release its flavor, and then add the cucumber slices. Pour in three liters of filtered water and chill in the refrigerator before serving. “Cucumbers contain high levels of water,” adds Keefe, “and tarragon has one of the highest levels of antioxidants among herbs,” making this spa water refreshing, delicious and healthy.

3. Watermelon-Cucumber-Lime Water

Watermelon and cucumber are both light, refreshing flavors, making them perfect for spa water, such as this watermelon-cucumber-lime water. This refreshing drink will leave you feeling rested and glowing.” Watermelon juice has been found to help with muscle recovery after exercise, and cucumbers are a good source of vitamin K and help to reduce inflammation. To make, fill a pitcher with two liters of water. Add one cup of seeded watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes; one large cucumber, sliced; and one lime, sliced. Let the mixture sit overnight and then discard the watermelon chunks, but leave the other fruit (although you might want to remove the lime if you’ll not be drinking it immediately to avoid bitterness). Serve water with a slice of lime.

4. Grapefruit-Basil Spa Water

The sweet basil pairs beautifully with the less-acidic grapefruit for a milder flavor and citrus essence. Place the basil in a pitcher, add one gallon of water and let the mixture steep for about two hours. Next, cut one grapefruit into thick slices and discard the end pieces to prevent bitterness. Add the grapefruit slices and some ice to the pitcher and chill for another two hours before serving. Add more ice as needed.

5. The Del -icious

For spa guests  looking for a refreshing and healthy thirst-quencher The Del-icious spa water. The locally harvested mint from our herb garden is used to increase blood flow and relieve inflammation. Strawberries are used for their high vitamin content and pleasing taste, while cucumbers have a natural cooling property.  To prepare, slice one cucumber and quarter 10 strawberries. Place fresh mint in a container and muddle it slightly with a spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to release its flavor. Next, thinly slice an apple and add it and the mint, cucumber and strawberries to 64 ounces of water. Refrigerate for one hour and then serve over ice.

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A European facial is a cleansing skin treatment with extraction, exfoliation, and lymphatic massage.

A European facial is our spa’s signature skin-care treatment, encompassing all essential steps for balancing and beautifying every skin type. It usually starts with the cleansing of the skin to remove make up. Next, a soothing stream of steam will open your pores to prepare the skin for gently performed extractions as needed to remove little impurities and blackheads that sometimes embed into pores. That’s usually done with a light behind a magnifying glass. The facial also included exfoliation of the skin using a mask, and it normally also includes a neck and shoulder massage. It’s probably one of the most well-known facials and is very effective for the skin.

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Take care of yourself! We all say it to our clients, but how many of us do it? Making yourself a priority can feel selfish or cause a bad case of guilt. But consider this: you can invest in yourself from a place of wellness and self-love or spend money and time on the path of physical and emotional recovery. Either way you will be using energy. Choosing wellness and self-love shifts us from a position of victim, which leads to energy loss, to the position of empowerment, which leads to energy gain. Since the Chakra System reflects our emotional reality, self-love automatically opens the chakra and allows it to metabolize the abundant energy from the universal field that constantly surrounds us.

The word chakra, from ancient Sanskrit, means “wheel or circle.” In the energy anatomy of our bodies, there are an estimated 88,000 of these circles or centers of energy .

Seven of these chakras are widely recognized and have become the focal point of the many  mind-body approaches to healing.

1) ROOT Chakra is know by its Sanskrit name: Muladhara, which means “foundation or support” It is located at the base of the spine. This center governs the physical body and connects us to earth. The energy of this chakra is the foundation of our mental and emotional health. Spending quiet time out in nature is a wonderful way to enhance the flow of the base chakra and our connection to mother earth.

2) SACRAL Chakra is know by its Sanskrit name: Svadhisthana, which means “loveliness or home of the self“. The second chakra is located in the center of the abdomen a few fingers down from the navel. This energy center governs the foundational energy  of our personal power, creativity, and sexuality. Compassionate self-talk directed inward is critical to insuring the healthy flow of energy through this center. Allow your hands to rest with your palms down on the abdomen below the navel. breath and let your body relax. Fill your mind thoughts of gratitude!

3) SOLAR PLEXUS Chakra is know by Sanskrit name: Manipura, which means “the place of the shining jewel“. The third chakra is located in the center of the abdomen a few fingers above the navel. This chakra fuels the fire of digeston and governsour ability to digest our life. Be aware of what you are putting in your body. What you take in through your eyes and ears affect the digestive system as much as the food you eat.

4) HEART CENTER chakra is know by its Sanskrit name: Anahata, which means “whole or unbroken“. The fourth chakra opens and flows when we have arrived at self-acceptance. A place of openness, this center offers a safe haven for gaining the wisdom of non-judgment of yourself and others. Appling the principals of compassion by our inner dialog and congruent action opens this energy center, flooding our body with an abundant source of loving energy.

5) THROAT Chakra is know by its Sanskrit name: Vishuddha, which means “pure“. The fifth chakra governs the thyroid, metabolism, immune system and is the center of expression. Healthy boundaries and effective communication are aligned within the flow of this energy  center. Self-criticism sends our emotional well-being into flux, causing the chakras to restrict and lose energy. Becoming mindful of how you talk to yourself helps you be aware of where you are gaining or losing energy.

6) BROW Chakra is know by its Sanskrit name: Ajna, which means “to know or perceive“. The sixth chakra affects our capacity to think and reason. Seen as the center of higher wisdom, the brow chakra aids in the awakening of our eternal truth, giving us a vision of what lies beyond the physical realm. Establishing a daily meditation practice enhances and opens the potential of this powerful energy center.

7) CROWN Chakra is know by its Sanskrit name: Sahaswara, which means “thousand petal lotus flower“. The seventh chakra is located at the top of the head. it is the connection to our soulful nature, offering self-realization through clarify of thought and purpose. I am responsible for what I see. I choose the feelings I experience and I decide upon the goal I would achieve!

8) THE AURA. The human energy field or aura is also refered to as the eighth chakra. The aura surrounding our entire body is a protective field of energy that encloses all the other chakras. The constant exchange of energy between the chakras and the aura balance and maintain our vital energy system.

9)BALANCE. Balancing our chakra system leaves us with a deep sense of peace and well-being. You are never too old or too unhealthy to tap into this vital energy source. Here  at Vitality Spa we offer an great HEALING Touch Treatment with essential oils that  rebalance and restore you to optimal well-being and reveal a full sensory experience that allows for complete relaxation and balance.

10)PRACTICE. Make your body your sanctuary. Sit tall , elongated the back and allow for optimal energy to flow up and down the spine. Simply breath. Let your mind focus on what is happening in the body. Tension starts deep inside the body and breathing deeply forces air up against the tense muscles, which creates an internal massage. In as little as five mindful, slow, deep breath, the entire physiology of the body becomes relaxed. All healing begins in a relaxed state.

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