THE PORTHOLE
Around the world, there are a multitude of rituals linked to water circuits, as varied as the communities, countries, and cultures that …
As 2015 gets under way, I would like to begin by wishing you a happy new year of peaceful contentment and joyful fulfillment in everything you undertake.
I thought it would be most appropriate that we would start our Posture of the Month series at Bota Bota with Navanasa. Not only because this is the boat pose, but also because …
I am excited to introduce this latest issue of The Porthole. It’s probably my favourite of the year, because its aim is to get you nice and warm as we await your next visit to the spa!
When it comes to spas, most people tend to immediately associate them with Finland, Norway and Sweden. Hardly surprising, as spas have been a solid tradition in the Nordic countries for a couple of millennia. Yet during this same timeline, farther south, in the Mediterranean basin, Greco-Roman societies were also enjoying the benefits of hydrotherapy. They did this at the public baths.
Much has been said about vitamin E of late. Claims about its health benefits abound. But how can we tell fact from myth, and what is the real power of Vitamin E?
Once again, it’s that time of year when the air turns nippy, and scarves and heavy coats are called into service. As the fall days lazily pass by, warmth becomes an increasingly rare and precious commodity.In that spirit, here are a few recipes for easy-to-make hot beverages that will help you face the frigid season. Savour them all bundled up in your layers, letting the warmth seep into your skin as you cradle the hot mug in your hands.
