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Guide to Exploring California’s Coast: Point Lobos

The Point Lobos state reserve is often credited as “the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world” as well as the “crown jewel of the state park system.” With that said, it is unlikely that the park will offer anything less then prime areas for a healthy hike and brilliant wildlife spotting along the backdrop of the Central California’s jagged coast line.  Offering a tale into the whaling industry of the past with a quaint small museum, whale watching is…

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Le Grand Spa in Gstaad is simply Spectacular

High within Switzerland’s ancient Alps, is Le Grand Spa located within the prestigious resort-town of Gstaad.  Le Grand Spa is set inside of the palatial 57 room Le Grand Bellevue hotel, which was founded in 1912, making the property one of the oldest resorts in the town.  The Hotel & Spa’s mission has never ceased to offer the finest experiences for complete wellness in body, mind and soul.

With the recent add on of several new areas, Le Grand Spa is now in excess of 2,800 square meters (30,000 square feet), making this spa one of the very largest & most opulent in the world.  Some of the recent add ons to the spa include two new relaxation areas as well as a private alpine suite, where couples are able to enjoy a private Rasul chamber, among other more common offerings.  Le Grand Spa gives guests the option to custom build rejuvenation programs to suit their own specific desires; whether that be de-stressing rituals, hot & cold therapy pools or yoga classes, their team will ensure that you leave this alpine retreat perfectly rejuvenated.

The entire motif of the spa is that of an updated swiss chalet, light colors and wood accents make for a spectacularly calming environment.  Highlight treatments include a Himalayan salt grotto, turkish steam bath, ice grotto, and Finnish & infrared saunas.  Overall the property offers a total of over ten treatment rooms for nearly 20 different wellness experiences.  Regardless of which treatments you select during your time at Le Grand Spa, we are sure that your time in this Alpine Spa will leave you refreshed & renewed.  And even if you decide to spend some time outside of the spa, you will be instantly captivated by the quaint town of Gstaad and the shopping, dining, wildlife, hiking and or skiing, which the locale has come to be known and loved for.

Hotel X Toronto is Set to Open This September

Toronto will be establishing their first urban resort in September 2017.  The upcoming resort Hotel X Toronto, will offer the inhabitants of downtown Toronto sports, dining, and entertainment services along with a wide range of amenities to choose from.  This new resort is going to be a place that allows guests to enjoy themselves wholeheartedly amid a tranquil yet exhilarating environment, giving the guests a true R&R experience like no other.

The resort’s culinary offerings will to be nothing short of incredible as it introduces seven dining concepts of which includes the Library Club Lounge (a private lounge exclusive to hotel guests only), the Pergerine SkyBar (a 10,000 square-foot, three-story rooftop bar and lounge), Petros 82 (a Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant), and a beer garden that surrounds one of the city’s historic landmarks: the Stanley Barracks fort.

Hotel X Toronto encompasses 406 rooms including 37 suites, all of which were designed by Andi Pepper Interior Design with a contemporary layout that assimilates dazzling bursts of color, paying homage to the rooms vibrant city views.  The accommodations also feature two imposing Presidential Suites, one of them boasts a double-height living room and fireplace, while the other features two bedrooms and incredible panoramic views of Lake Ontario.

Another new, astounding addition to the resort is its Ten X Toronto; a 90,000 square-foot health & wellness facility that showcases a full service spa with six treatment rooms, four indoor tennis courts with 50-foot high ceilings, nine squash courts, a physiotherapy and chiropractic clinic, an 82-foot long rooftop swimming pool, Pilates and hot-yoga studios, and a state-of-the-art health center.  Hotel X Toronto will offer many other sumptuous amenities like “The Pond” an indoor/outdoor rooftop pool and a 243-seat cinema.  Furthermore, the hotel will be hosting a perennial archaeological exhibition that focuses on the historical, 19th century Stanley Barracks as well as an art exhibition which unveils a gallery showcasing works by talented and creative minded, local artists.

For more information visit:  HotelXToronto.com

Guide to Exploring California’s Coast: Garrapata

Located just south of Carmel Highlands, the all-embracing Garrapata State Park is Big Sur’s northernmost park and has been acclaimed as a simply spectacular spot for nature enthusiasts, sightseers, and many others who seek out adventure to gather.  Garrapata was designated as the foggiest spot on Big Sur’s coastline; even at times when the other four Big Sur State Parks experienced clear weather, the skies over Garrapata often remained hidden behind a mystical fog.  Nevertheless, whether it be the foggy summer days enshrouding the mountain tops and curtaining the edges of the ocean in a shadowy blanket, or the few times with clear skies offering you an unhindered outlook over the breathtaking water views, all the while feeling the rays of sunlight rain down as you explore the far-reaching nature reserve, Garrapata remains a phenomenal destination to explore.

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

Garrapata is arguably the Big Sur jewel of State Parks as the large nature reserve allows visitors an array of activities to choose from, ranging from hiking trails to whale watching, or even taking a smooth drive through the park.  One of the most incredible aspects of the park is its high chaparral-covered hills that steeply ascends over a rocky coastline.  This climb let’s you stand above the clouds upon reaching the peak, though, even when the day shows clear skies it still offers a breathtaking, panoramic view that is well worth the strenuous journey.

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

On the west-side of Highway One, some of the park’s most popular trails lead through overgrown vegetation as well as poison oak-infested chaparral en route towards coves and rocky beaches.  Although Poison Oak can be troublesome when hiking, it is easy to keep your distance from, while following on the trails.  Additionally, the areas with higher elevation do not have any Poison Oak in the vicinity, giving hikers a worry-free climb.  To the east of Highway One is a lone trail loop that features ocean views, abrupt inclines, and a Redwood grove.  Besides the information board at the trailhead and a signpost at the first intersection, there are no other signs on any of the trails.  To keep the parks with an untouched feel, nineteen numbered turnout markers were placed discreetly along Highway One, taking you along to some of Big Sur’s leading hiking trails, a few of them being located throughout Garrapata.

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

Garrapata is the perfect destination to observe wildlife and sea creatures, migrating whales can even be spotted passing by the park’s shoreline during their winter migrations.  Occasionally on the weekends in January the Garrapata park staff lead whale watching tours.  Off the Lobos Rocks shoreline you can also observe sea lions converging at the water’s edge.  Sea otters are seen in their kelp beds frequently, and brown pelicans can be found roosting on high-up rocks, in fact a total of 110 species of birds have made the coastal woodlands their habitat.

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

Aside from just watching the flora and fauna, Garrapata is a perfect scene for photography as well as taking bike rides on the Rocky Ridge hiking trail.  Many of Garrapata State Park’s trails lead up lofty mountains, past redwoods, and border the rocky coast.  At the southern end of the park is a sublime sandy beach that allows you many fun beach activities, but excludes surfing because the harsh waves makes it nigh impossible to safely surf.  Each of the park’s trails are a simply unforgettable hiking experience, especially so if you go hiking with your friends or family.

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

Guide to Exploring California's Coast: Garrapata

If you plan to thoroughly explore Garrapata, park at turnouts 7-10, each of these spots grant close access to the Soberanes Point hiking trails.  For close coastal access to the beach, stop at turnouts 18-19, both are great points for those who are looking for some beach time fun.  These two parking areas off Highway One offer extensive parking space.  The center positioned parking lot (gate 18) is nearby several trails that lead down to the beach.  The southern parking lot (gate 19) is a good starting point, the left-side leads you down the stairs to the beach and the right-side trail continues to lead you along the bluff.

Click the following link to check out the trailhead location in Google Maps

For more information visit:  Garrapata State Park

Photography by: Marli Allard

Little Luxuries You Can Treat Yourself with Every Day

Although silk sheets don’t necessarily count as a relevant parameter of someone’s success, they sure speak volumes of the person’s can-dos… as does their bank balance and that trip to New Caledonia. Don’t you just love the fact that the days of I-can’t-afford-this are gone and you finally get to enjoy the glitz of life in (almost) all of its sparkle? It’s refreshing, isn’t it; not having to worry about anything except making sure you’re the best possible version of yourself? We simply love it!

Suffice (it) to say that a girl of your caliber deserves the best of everything, all the time. No, it’s not because you’ve been that gold-fed, lazy, I-want-it-now spoiled daddy’s princess from the get go… but quite the opposite – it’s because you’ve made it happen yourself, and this is your moment to celebrate it.

Assuming you’re still getting used to the “unbearable” easiness of life, we’ll lay out a few ideas that’ll definitely help you enjoy the fruits of your work and see the wonderful side of life… you’ll get used to it in a blink, we promise!

Little Luxuries You Can Treat Yourself with Every Day

Luxury spa treatments

Regularly indulging in spa treatments is one of those fabulous things every girl should allow herself to enjoy; there’s nothing as relaxing as a weekly pampering session with your favorite masseuse and cosmetician. Just being there in the moment, with a glass of bubbly in one hand and Vogue or Marie Claire in the other, while a polite professional is doing your toenails is bliss. Or, lying on a massage table without a worry in the world… sure sounds like a perfect day in a week to have. Don’t you think?

Little Luxuries You Can Treat Yourself with Every Day

Egyptian cotton sheets

Not that there was anything wrong with your former bedding, but investing in a set of Egyptian cotton sheets will take you to heaven! With their quality craftsmanship, breathable fabrics, polished look and amazing design – these sheets sure are a game-changer. Granted, once you buy them you’ll probably find it impossible to get out of bed, but some pleasures are simply worth being late.

Little Luxuries You Can Treat Yourself with Every Day

Champagne Friday/Bloody Mary Sunday

Dressed in any of your favorite designer dresses, waiting for the girls to pop at your door and bring the finest Champagne to taste (hey, it’s not that we’ve got anything against tequila, but Champagne, after all, is the taste we’re after), you are once again ready to have a night of your life. Unlike those cheap outings from a few years back (okay, sure, those too did have their flair), this is the time to enjoy the finest queen-worthy quality alcohol and never again worry about the headaches the day after (we’ve all been there, it’s okay).

Saturdays are reserved for a brunch out with your parents or prospective clients, naturally. Often, these turn into a fun day of horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting, playing pool, a sudden limo road trip to the nearby city for what seem to be “the best pancakes in the state” … or whatever it is you feel like doing. Now, Sundays… Sundays are for your in-home Bloody Marys (we’ll take an extra shot of specially tailored vodka, please!), best friends, movies and chill. Delicious.

Little Luxuries You Can Treat Yourself with Every Day

Fly first class

Once you go first class, you never go back. And that’s the only argument that you need. Oh, and – once you switch from coach to first, make sure you go to as many destinations as possible. Traveling will enrich your soul, broaden your horizons, introduce you to new cultures, and help you meet some amazing people out there – especially when you have the money to cash in for all the extras like five-star hotels, Safari tours, helicopter rides, etc. It’s a blessing, really.

Little Luxuries You Can Treat Yourself with Every Day

Indulging in an at-home massage/facial/yoga class/whatever

Sometimes, the advantage of having resources to take proper care of yourself mean that, from time to time, you’ll allow yourself to be spoiled and lazy, guilt-free. And that’s fine. Organizing anything from an in-home yoga class, facials, massages, Henna tattooing with your girls, cooking classes, or anything else that you feel like doing is a blast! We encourage you to do it as often as possible.

Well, we’ve given you just a few ideas to think about – the rest is up to you. Whatever you do, program yourself to put your comfort first and enjoy all that you’ve been blessed with. Appreciation is the most important quality to nurture, don’t you ever forget it… yes, even when your diamond shoes blister.

Myontec MBody: The First Smart Shorts on the Market

It is no wonder that in the world where the majority of young people never separate from their smartphones, mobile apps and technological innovations cooperate to provide athletes with infinite performance-support possibilities. Wearable devices, which together with specially-designed applications, track, monitor and measure our bodily parameters are all the rage right now. And for a good reason – they offer plenty of information that helps professional and amateur athletes to boost their performance and follow their progress.

An example of such a device are Myontec’s MBody tech shorts. Those who want something more than a simple activity tracker should consider investing in this piece of high tech. Myontec is recognized for MBody Pro, a line of wearables designed for professional athletes that monitor all the essential metrics which are related to particular sports. Their smart shorts include integrated textile sensors whose job is to monitor four major muscle groups (the quadriceps and hamstrings in both legs). They’re made of a special, UV-resistant elastic fabric that prevents fatigue by offering compression for muscle support and guarantees comfort thanks to the featured flat seam construction.

Myontec’s MBody tech shorts

What do Myontec MBody shorts do? They monitor muscle balance (left/right and front/back), load, and ratio, as well as heart rate and cadence. All this data is fed to a special app, which users need to download on their mobile devices. The app then calculates the number of burned calories, together with the user’s speed and route – helping them to analyze their workout and improve it. The shorts offer real-time sports performance statistics that are relevant to any kind of sport.

Apart from muscle overload analysis, the smart wearable offers a range of training readiness options that are based on warm-up monitoring, sophisticated fatigue monitoring functionalities from the attached EMG, recovery & relaxation monitoring, technique feedback that aims to boost individual efficiency and balance, as well as a wide scope of analyses that help to prevent imbalance and injury.

What do athletes gain with MBody shorts? MBody tech gear collects and analyzes data in the training environment – and that’s a new way to monitor muscular performance. Feedback from the device shows what exactly is happening with muscles during training, how they behave under different conditions, and where the majority of muscle injuries occur.

Myontec’s MBody tech shorts

All that real-time and post exercise analysis helps users to measure and analyze their performance with technique optimization in mind. Users can also gain a better control over the recovery process and detect problems in the muscular system (for instance, imbalances or deviations) before they begin to affect their performance.

Myontec sensor technology offers a complete performance analysis that brings plenty of value to training and coaching. The associated app allows users to see figures from past sessions and check their progress. They also gain access to the cloud-based Movescount service, where they can create training programs, maintain a training diary, and connect with other members of the MBody community.

While there are many wearables in 2017 that you should look forward to, if you are a sport-enthusiast, investing in Myontec MBody shorts may be the smartest move. Spoil yourself with this piece of super-luxurious yet super-practical equipment. The complete MBody setup is available now for €820 (about US$920).

Guide to Exploring California’s Coast: Point Lobos

The Point Lobos state reserve is often credited as “the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world” as well as the “crown jewel of the state park system.” With that said, it is unlikely that the park will offer anything less then prime areas for a healthy hike and brilliant wildlife spotting along the backdrop of the Central California’s jagged coast line.  Offering a tale into the whaling industry of the past with a quaint small museum, whale watching is often plentiful (gray whales December-April), in addition to otters and rare species of birds make for a true haven for the nature enthusiast.

Located at the northern end of Big Sur, just five hours north of L.A. and two hours south of San Francisco, Point Lobos is also just a hop, skip, and a jump away from world renowned Pebble Beach and the resort towns of the Monterey Peninsula.  The landscape at Point Lobos offers rocky cliffs, which seamlessly blend into lush forests, wildflower patches, and awe inspiring canyons located along the park’s countless beaches.  For the avid outdoorsman there lay plentiful options whether you enjoy diving to explore coves, swimming in the brisk pacific ocean amongst otters, hike, and or kayak around the reserve to capture the natural beauty by both sea and land.

Wildlife spotting is ideal, the park is home to many unique species including elephant seals, sea lions, orcas, sea otters, coyotes, mountain lions, and gray foxes.  The park is also a garden of eden for birds; which include species ranging from the the darker eyed junco to the massive brown pelican.

With activities for everyone, Point Lobos proves to be a necessary stop when visiting California’s coast.  From sweet smelling flowers to the exotic fauna, the magical destination never offers a dull moment or a more exciting experience for nature enthusiasts, alpinists, and conservationists alike.  In order to enjoy the breathtaking scenery to its utmost potential, visitors should check up on the weather, bring along water and or food if a picnic is part of your day plan, wear comfortable clothing, take a “map” if it is your first time visiting Point Lobos, and a camera to capture your unforgettable experience along with the awe-inspiring emblematic setting.

For more information visit:  PointLobos.org

Photography by: Marli Allard

Lavish New Health Club & Spa Opens In London

An extremely luxurious London Health Club opened in early March of this year, offering the inhabitants of London relief with first-rate treatments & services in a tranquil, easy-going environment.  Appropriately positioned in the five-star Lanesborough property, the “Lanesborough Club & Spa” prevails as a luxuriant fitness, health and recovery sanctuary granted exclusively to hotel guests and club members alike.  The health club was designed by London-based firm 1508, and accomodates 18,000 square-feet of space which introduces a restaurant, spa, and an extensive fitness facility.

Lanesborough Club & Spa

The fitness facility is provided with the latest in cutting edge equipment such as treadmills, stationary bicycles, boxing gear & equipment, free weights, rowing machines, and more.  Health club patrons can join in daily calisthenic classes which offer yoga and Pilate lessons led by a team of professional trainers that in addition to supervising one-on-one exercise classes, they also create personal workout schedules.  Lanesborough Club & Spa collaborated with health & wellness firm Bodyism to propose exceptional wellness consulting and specialized workout classes throughout the club.

Lanesborough Club & Spa

Spa amenities include manicure & pedicure departments, a hydrotherapy pool, four individual therapeutic rooms, and a VIP treatment suite that harbors double showers. The health club also had british spa & skin care brand Ila create natural face serum, body creams, and candles for the spa, and has La Prairie developing message treatments. In addition, famed facialist Anastasia Achilleos will be managing the facial division, and personal spa butlers stay on standby to assist guests in booking reservations, ordering lunch, and any other request that is needed of them.

Lanesborough Club & Spa

The club’s restaurant offers a nutritious and healthy menu consisting of anything from high-in-protein snacks & beverages to an appetizing tomato gazpacho with a tartare of green zebra tomato. Membership cost starts at around $7,500, and the first-class health and fitness facilities bring revitalization and serenity to guests with a time-honored British spin towards the entirety of the club.

For more information visit:  lanesboroughclubandspa.com

Best Ways to Increase Brain Health

We all have that one friend who remembers everything, down to the minutest of details. As annoying as it may seem at times, remembering and recalling things in detail, is one thing that we all want. Forgetting something or not recalling something can be frustrating and even alarming, as you age.

Initially it was believed that brain aging and subsequent memory loss was permanent. But now, new research has shown that dopamine can trigger the formation of new neurons in an adult brain. However, making new neurons does not mean that our brains stop aging. So the question that arises is, how can you keep your brain healthy as you age? There are a number of factors, besides aging, that affect brain health. These include:

How to Keep Your Brain Healthy?

Your brain is the most important part of your body. It is the control center and keeps everything going in a regular pattern in your body. Let us see how we can improve our brain’s health and ace that test paper!

Regular Exercise

Regular Exercise

The importance of exercise can not be underestimated. We all know that exercise increases blood circulation and causes release of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters. Exercise keeps us fit, prevents a number of diseases and is a good way to refresh ourselves. But did you know that exercise causes release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor? This factor promotes neural health and benefits cognitive functions, such as learning.

Exercise increases blood flow to the brain and greatly improves development and survival of neurons. To get the maximum benefits from your exercise, don’t stick to a regular exercise program. Keep on varying it, so that your brain is in the game!

Feed Your Brain

Feed Your Brain

Did you know that 60% of your brain is composed of fats, out of which 25% is pure DHA? DHA is an Omega-3 fat and is found in breast milk, so it is no surprise that babies who are exclusively breast-fed have higher IQ levels. Omega-3 fats such as DHA are considered essential because they are not produced by the body, so you must get them from your diet.

Fatty fish such as anchovies, salmon, tuna and mackerel, fish oil and organ meat like liver, are all good sources of DHA. DHA provides structural support to the neurons and if it is inadequate, the neurons become stiff and prone to inflammation. This leads to improper cell-to-cell transmission and affects the brain functions. So, feed your brain to keep it going on!

Challenge Your Brain

Challenge Your Brain

Keep your brain active. If you stick to the same routine everyday, your brain becomes accustomed to it and gets in a monotonous state. To keep your brain active, you need to challenge it everyday. How do you do that? Change your routine every few days and give your brain something new to work on. Bring variation to your regular exercise pattern, learn a new language and try doing puzzles and brain games. Do things that you normally wouldn’t do! All of this challenges your brain and improves the circuitry within the brain, as well.

Be A Social Butterfly!

Be A Social Butterfly!

We are social animals and we need some kind of social interaction to keep our minds sharp. This becomes important, especially, later in life when aging takes a toll on our memory and other cognitive functions. Keep your minds sharp and active by having social interactions, meeting new people or meeting up with old friends. According to one study, older people who had less social interactions, had pronounced cognitive and physical limitations as compared to their socially active counterparts.

Relax and Listen to Music

Relax and Listen to Music

We all know about the ‘Mozart effect’, which suggests that you can become smarter by listening to classical music! According to a research, listening to music, while exercising, has been linked to a boost in cognitive functions and verbal fluency skills. It has also been shown to improve mental focus. So indulge in a little music time and boost your brain health.

Get Your Zzzzzzzz

Get Your Zzzzzzzz

Just as your body needs sleep to recuperate from a day’s work, your brain needs the same. Sleep helps to reset your brain and helps in improving your memory and judgement. Stick to a regular sleep pattern and make sure you get a restful night’s sleep. Normally, 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep is recommended. Taking a mid-day power nap of 15-20 minutes is also said to improve and restore brain power.

Do Volunteer Work!

According to research, doing volunteer work improves mental functioning and also reduces stress levels. It adds to a person’s well-being and promotes brain health!

Exercise, Eat Well and Challenge Your Brain Everyday to Keep It Sharp and Active!

Mental and Physical Benefits of Yoga

It’s no surprise that in this day and age, with our fast-paced lifestyle more and more people turn to yoga. It has become synonymous with relaxation and tranquility. However, yoga is, and can do so much more than that. If you’re already practicing yoga, you’re probably familiar with some of the instant benefits it has, like body relaxation or muscle tension and joints relief. However, many studies have proven that long term yoga practice can help restore the balance between the body and the mind, and also bring significant improvement to health problems. A Lean, toned yoga body is a bonus.

Yoga improves concentration, focus, and mental clarity

If you feel like your mind has been acting like a teflon pan, and nothing seems to stick to it, you can’t concentrate properly and you keep forgetting all the little everyday things, which only complicates your life even further, you’re probably under a lot of stress, but who isn’t. You need to learn how to slow down and clear your mind from all the unnecessary noise that’s blocking your mind and destroying your performance.  Yoga is effective for better concentration and improving your memory in the long run.

Yoga improves blood circulation and detoxification

Poor blood circulation can cause all sorts of problems and unpleasantness, but if you work on getting your blood pumping through your body, any swelling you have in your extremities can slowly go away, and your skin will get that healthy glow. This is where yoga is exceptionally helpful if you practice different balancing poses, and inverted poses like the downward dog or shoulder stand.

Yoga reduces depression and anxiety

Benefits of Doing Yoga
Taking a few deep breaths is the best way to calm yourself down in stressful situations. When you start to pay attention to your breathing, your respiration will improve, and therefore your stress response system will regulate, which will ultimately affect your nervous system and reduce your level of stress. If you’re not comfortable enough to practice in a group, you can join an online class for professional guidance. One of the best choices for fighting your anxiety is finding the nearest Qi Yoga class. This is a combination of two wonderful old traditions – Chinese Qi – which means life force, and of course Yoga. Qi is associated with feng shui, and practicing it, you can overcome a lot of obstacles you encounter in life. Once you get the hold of it and you start connecting your breath to certain poses, you can get into deeper meditation and long savasanas, which is like a deep relaxing massage for your mind as well as your senses.

Yoga regulates metabolism and improves digestion

There are many kinds of yoga practices, whether you’re looking to improve your flexibility, meditation and breathing, de-stress or lose weight. Some yoga poses will speed your heart rate the same way that any cardio would, only by holding one pose long enough. Power yoga is a very active and engaging yoga for anyone who wants to boost their metabolism and have a good sweat.

Benefits of Doing Yoga

Yoga for hormonal balance

A properly functioning hormonal system is essential for the overall health and wellbeing. There are many ways to treat hormonal imbalance, but if you’re more open to natural ways and remedies, some yoga poses proved to be beneficial for activating and stimulating glands that produce hormones. Both men and women can benefit from doing hormone balancing poses. Yoga can also help relieve menstrual cramps and symptoms of postpartum depression.

Yoga for better sleep

Your body cannot restore and repair if you’re not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation is a serious problem that can cause many health problems, and potentially lower your life expectancy. Yoga can help with irregular sleeping habits and insomnia. There are especially designed yoga exercises for sleep that stretch all the right muscles along the spine, neck and lower back, which invigorates the nervous system. After a while, you’ll be able to drift off in a middle of a stretch, so better have your bed nearby.

The Hottest Home Delivered Vegan Meals

Incredibly talented chef Nina Curtis and her culinary team at The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu located in Malibu, California, have created a new delivery service that drops off organic vegan meals straight to your door step.  The meals are delivered in a large refrigerated tote bag with The Ranch Daily logo on it.  Inside the bag you will discover a variety of individually packed vegan meals with easy to heat up instructions and an abundance of healthy snacks to go perfectly with the chef-made dishes.  The delivered meals are made with plant based ingredients, and are free of meat/poultry, dairy, soy, gluten, and GMO.

The organic vegan meals are delivered after dark to the patrons home, so that they can start their day happy and fully energized with heavenly, nutritious dishes.  Available in big Southern Californian cities like Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and San Diego makes this food service majorly popular.  As the easy to prepare dishes includes, but are not limited to coconut mango yogurt parfaits, spinach & cheese quiche, grilled portobello mushrooms with cauliflower mash and Swiss chard, oyster mushroom lettuce cups, and black bean & rice burrito bowls.  Then there are the snacks which include, zucchini chips, kiwi chews, and granola spotted with cashews & dates that lends some very needed energy throughout your day.

Patrons have the choice between a two and three meal plan for three, five, or 20-day accretions.  There is even a favorable auto-renew choice that lets customers easily personalize their packed meal if they are away from home or if they wish for less meals in a certain week.  Meal plans start at $79 per day, creating a healthier more active lifestyle for the mind and the body.

For more information visit:  TheRanchDaily.com