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TRAVEL: Kelea Surf Spa, Oahu HI

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With an amazing location on Oahu's beautiful Laniakea beach, Kelea Surf Spa is for the woman who likes her pampering served up with a healthy dose of total body conditioning, which at Kelea means the sublime art of surfing. Proprietors Elenice Senn and Stephanie Tufts have created a little haven for all skill levels, taught by a team of seasoned surf babes who are not only skilled and helpful, but most importantly, patient. They are confident that at weeks end, all women will leave competent surfers with a solid understanding of water safety, technique, and surf etiquette. Lodging is in a cozy private villa decorated in traditional island style, with ocean views for each room. After riding that wave all morning, you'll be happy with afternoon activities like yoga, hiking, and of course, Kelea's lovely spa services.

Packages available for single and double occupancies.

Kelea Surf Spa

DESIGN: Sushi Daybed

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Just in time for the lazy days of summer, the Sushi Daybed by design group Project Import Export (PIE). Hand-crafted from water hyacinth, the daybed's soft, sensuous curves allow for maximum comfort. Great for both indoor and covered outdoor use. PIE's philosophy is to "make furniture an art form." It's pretty safe to say that with this eco-friendly line they definitely deliver on the promise.

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TRAVEL: Yoga Shanti Retreat at Parrot Cay

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The lovely ladies of Sag Harbor's Yoga Shanti Yoga Center will be leading a five-day retreat at Parrot Cay's Como Shambhala. Colleen Saidman and Jessica Bellofatto will focus on a combination of yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation for the ultimate transformative experience. Both teachers have a reputation for their eclecticism (incorporating poetry, Buddhist teachings, and perhaps even a little trance music into their classes) and their ability to truly inspire and motivate. And then there's the Parrot Cay spa, which is truly one of the most gorgeous, zen spots on the planet -- with a staff that can't seem to do enough for you. From April 8th - April 14th, 2008. Prices available for single and double occupancy.

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SPIRIT: A New Earth: Live Web Event with Oprah and Eckhart Tolle

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Starting Monday, March 3rd, Oprah Winfrey and best selling author and spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle will team up to teach a live weekly webcast centered around Mr. Tolle’s book "A New Earth," Oprah’s latest book club selection. This revolutionary webcast is being hailed "the biggest classroom ever," and is free. MindBody360 is very excited to participate in this breakthrough interactive event. Join us as we discuss the book, the Web Event, and the spiritual journey itself. Sign up is free at oprah.com/anewearth. The course lasts 10 weeks, and will be live each Monday at 8pm CST. Each week will cover one of the 10 chapters in the book. Following the Monday March 3 launch webcast, discussions will take place on Oprah.com.


Sign up for "A New Earth" on Oprah.com

TRAVEL: yogahikes

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Three words: yoga, hiking...Tuscany! For two weeks in May and September, Ian Flooks and Alexa Harris (The Life Centre in Notting Hill Gate), host an intimate group of lucky guests at Iesolana, a lovely converted olive borgha in a dreamy hamlet between Florence and Sienna. A typical day involves two hikes led by Ian (through the vineyard and ancient oak forest) and four hours of a combination of Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga led by the luminously zen Alexa. Accommodations are in charming apartments located around the grand house. As this is Italy, the food is both healthy and some of the most delicious fare going. Add in two massage therapists flown in from Los Angeles and your chances of reaching nirvana seem highly likely. Dates: May 10-17, May 24-31, 2008 and September 6-13, September 13-20, 2008.


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DESIGN: "Warm" by Tonfisk

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Is it possible to have a crush on an inanimate object? We really fell for the gorgeous simplicity of this Finnish tea set by Tonfisk. The ceramic teapot and cups come with 'wraps' in either walnut (pictured here) or oak. The cork lid and stainless steel tea filter (not shown) round out the set. So whether the mood is Yogi Tea or Marriage Freres ... tea time just got a bit more interesting. Available at:


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BEAUTY: Tammy Fender's Roman Chamomile Tonic

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Seemingly from the moment she set up shop, Tammy Fender's Holistic Skin Care has been repeatedly enticing loyal customers (both celebrities and mere mortals) to her Palm Beach practice. A highly regarded aesthetician, who describes her formulations as 'pure, living energy' for the skin, Fender's products all begin with certified organic infusions, pure essential fatty acids, and certified organic oils. The Roman Chamomile Tonic's soothing and anti-inflammatory properties do wonders for sensitive skin. Also great for dry and sunburned skin.


Tammy Fender's Roman Chamomile Tonic

SPIRIT: Relaxation/Healing CD - Peggy Huddleston

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Sit down, close your eyes, and drift happily away with this guided imagery CD. Huddleston's program -- recommended at top hospitals -- has provided countless people with a wonderful tool to help them reduce anxiety, recover faster from surgery, or simply to reach a sublimely deep state of relaxation. Wonderful for you insomniacs and headache sufferers as well!

HuddlestonRelaxation/Healing CD

BEAUTY: Savon de Marseille Verveine Biologique

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Savon de Marseille's beautiful olive oil soaps have been a favorite of ours for a long time. The little cubes made of the finest essential oils not only soothe the skin, but look great as well, stamped with their signature text. Their latest offering is a liquid soap, made with the same rich ingredients, but with a wonderfully refreshing scent of organic verbena. Natural, vegetable-based, and biodegradable!

Savon de Marseille Verveine Biologique

DESIGN: Bleu Nature

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Founded over 10 years ago by designer Frank Lefebvre, Bleu Nature, based in northern France, is dedicated to using natural materials, in most cases driftwood, to create progressive, minimalist furniture based on traditional methods of craftsmanship. We fell in love with this little stool, which can also be customized using leather or felt. Ever expanding their material base, Bleu Nature is now working with petrified wood - we can't wait to see what's next.

Bleu Nature

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