Heartfelt Dreams and Desires as an Avenue to Personal Development
Some of us may have learned that desires can be unhealthy or distracting, and many of us may have experienced the upsets of becoming too attached. Some of us may have even learned that attachment is unhealthy. And while there is wisdom in being unattached, there is also wisdom in our innate tendency to attach or desire. I want to suggest that when we really feel into and uncover our heartfelt dreams and desires they can lead us down a path to personal and spiritual development. You can use your desires to pick up the pace on the road to enlightenment.
Whether your deepest heartfelt dream is for a red-convertible or greater inner-peace, you can leverage the energy of that desire to propel your evolution. Read more
Blissful Chocolates
It’s been less than 200 years that any sort of heart-shaped boxes of chocolate have become a popular Valentine’s Day gift. The story goes that in 1861, Richard Cadbury created the original box that has been copied many times over since. The 1860s were a big decade for Valentine’s Day, because in 1866, the heart-shaped candies that have become synonymous with the holiday were released. Chocolate, though, rules the holiday, and more than 35 million heart-shaped boxes full of confections made from the cacao beans will be sold. The next few months herald chocolate fantasy weekends at spas, such as the February Days of Love at the Miramonte Resort in the desert , chocolate-infused facials, a March 6 - 8 Oregon chocolate festival and Feb 27 - 28 weekend of yoga and chocolate with Dave Romanelli in Ojai. Read more
La Costa and The Chopra Center
Deepak Chopra is a name that for many people has become nearly synonymous with Ayurveda. The prolific author, insightful medical doctor, dynamic speaker and ubiquitous holistic doctor has certainly done much to popularize the ancient healing tradition of Ayurveda in the West. At the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, Dr. Chopra and center cofounder medical director and heartfelt communicator Dr. David Simon lead a team of dedicated, qualified and compassionate teachers and therapists who together facilitate people’s journeys to live perfect health.
The Chopra Center has its home tucked within the 400 rolling acres of the Spanish Mission inspired architecture of the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California. Strolling along perfectly landscaped paths accented with fragrant orange trees, just stepping onto the grounds evokes the promise of renewal and rejuvenation. Read more
Secrets from Soulmates #3
Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret: Manifest The Love of Your Life With The Law of Attraction and her husband Brian Hilliard, a business consultant, answer your questions about life, love and relationships. They believe that whether you are eighteen or eighty years old finding Big Love is always possible. Email your questions to: soulmatesecret@yahoo.com
Dear Arielle and Brian:
I have been divorced for nearly ten years from someone I really loved but constantly cheated on me. I have been on a spiritual path for many years now, I have done affirmations and made vision boards but in spite of my best efforts to “get out there” and meet someone new nothing ever seems to happen. What do you suggest? Read more
Kaya Regeneration Therapy
written by Rajkurma Reghunathan, M.D
Kaya Regeneration Therapy, one of the techniques used for longevity in Siddha Vaidya is practiced in Kerala, “the emerald state,” in South India. This special technique of body treatment is traditionally used for physical, emotional and sexual health. It enhances vitality, physical beauty, functionality and productivity. As part of the broad spectrum of medical practices which constitute the Siddha Vaidya medical system, it acts as an immune-modulator, cyto-protector and physical regenerator. This translates into such things as remedies for stroke management following the critical period, and improvement in cases of scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosis. It also helps past traumas that continue to cause pain but register no physical evidence. Read more
Celebrating Love In Los Angeles
Celebrating Love in Los Angeles
Looking for some fresh ideas to treat yourself and your lover to this month?
February is the perfect month to celebrate love and add some spark to your relationship. These are some of our favorite blissfully romantic destinations within Los Angeles.
Find Bliss Suggests
Take a Yoga class together at Golden Bridge, then stroll up to Zen Zoo tea on Vine (near Sunset) for a Dragon Tea, then hit the Arclight for a showing of He’s Just Not That Into You. Take a Yoga class together at Golden Bridge, then stroll up to Zen Zoo tea on Vine (near Sunset) for a Dragon Tea, then hit Arclight for a showing of Slum Dog Millionaire. End the night with a drive up to Mulholland to gaze upon the LA skyline in all it’s glittering glory.
Restaurants
The Inn at the 7th Ray, Topanga Canyon Can it get more romantic?
Nestled in the forest next to a river next to Topanga Canyon, this outdoor restaurant offers a creative organic menu. This place is so otherworldly you may even catch a glimpse of a fairy as you dine.
innoftheseventhray.com
The Little Door, Hollywood This secret garden in the center of Hollywood is a lovers paradise. The romantic courtyard, organic Mediterranean Cuisine, and solid wine selection make this little restaurant a perfect place to feed your soul.
thelittledoor.com
Cafe Stella, Silverlake Tucked away on Sunset Junction, this warm and unpretentious French Bistro is a romantic oasis. The candle lit setting, inviting menu, and sophisticated wine list make this one of LA’s most comfortable and romantic restaurants. (323) 666-0265.
Couples Spas
El Leon Spa, Hollywood Upon entering this spa you feel like you traveled to Morocco for a spiritual retreat. Floor mats, burning sage, and the sounds of chanting monks; make this best Thai massage in Los Angeles. Partitioned curtains can be opened so you and your lover can enjoy a side-by-side experience. elleonspa.com
Le Merigot, Santa Monica Treat yourself and your lover to your choice of massages while lying side-by-side in the spacious couples suite. It is no accident that the spa’s motto is “Escape to Blissful Oblivion”! emerigothotel.com
Le Petite Retreat, Larchmont This island-like spa retreat encourages couples to spa together in the same room where you can enjoy private couples bathing and therapeutic massages. Both their indoor and outdoor environments make this indeed a piece of paradise. lprdayspa.com
Outdoor Bliss
Grab a picnic lunch and head out to bask in the glorious desert sunshine and plant life: Huntington Garden’s, Pasadena huntington.org, Kenneth Hahn State Park, Culver City parks.ca.gov and Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge descansogardens.org
Blissful Sweets
Who doesn’t love a treat from their sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? These chocolates will melt even the toughest heart: Boulela, Hollywood boulela.com, Leondinas, Santa Monica myleonidas.com, Chocolate Art, Los Angeles chocolateart.com
This Months Special
Willow Spa
Be transported to a tropical village setting complete with exotic, fragrant flowers, the sound of running waterfalls and streams and lantern lit stone walkways leading to cabanas and day bedsaround a lush relaxing garden. Right in Santa Monica.
• 90 minute Couples Massage
• Complimentary Treatment Enhance
Choose from:
Herbal Thai Poultice
Hydrating Eye Treatment
Aromatherapy
$284.00 per couple
