Dec 24, 2011

Merry Christmas from the Gaia Team


Trudi, Blanca, Rosa & Laura would like to wish all our customers ,friends and fans of Gaia a very restful and happy Christmas and a successful and prosperous New Year 2012
If you happen to pass by our GAIAbathtime shop during the festive days when we are closed please pause and admire our three paintings which we have had done on our shutters by Palma artist Toni Reus.
They reflect the spirit of Gaia and we hope that they will give you as much pleasure as they have given us. We look forward to another year working with you and for you
with love and best wishes
Your GAIA Team





We have much to be grateful for ! Thank you all for your wonderful support!
Happy first Christmas Baby Mika.

Dec 14, 2011

Binisalem & Mancor de la Vall Winter Market & Andraitx Christmas Market & Palma Christmas Markets 2014


Christmas is coming closer and here are some opportunities to have a look at what Gaia has to offer if you don t fancy coming into Palma.


The island is seeing more and more of the traditional Christmas markets that we know from Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Gluhwein, traditional foods, Christmas biscuits and tree decorations and beautiful handcrafted small gifts. It is nice to see that this tradition is taking foot on our island. It gives small traders and crafts people an opportunity to show what they produce and makes a refreshing change from the high- street corporate giants.

Mancor de la Vall 29th and 30th de November

14th December Andaitx

13th & 14th of December Christmas Market in Binisalem

 From the 1st of December until after the Reyes you will find various members of the Gaia Team on the Ramblas in Palma, with the annual Christmas Market. 

The Palma lights are fabulous as always and it is well worth an evening in the city. A little shopping, a little Gluhwein, the Palma Christmas lights... nothing better to get into the Christmas spirit.We will have a great selection of perfect small Christmas gifts with us. 

In Gaia Bathtime we have a free lush red velvet Santa Sack free with purchases over 100 Euro.

 For fans of everything Gaia there are also some new items for this Christmas. Step by and sample our range of new Gaia Kiss Lip Tints and Gaia Shimmers. All made with the purest and most natural ingredients they are a must for any girls christmas stocking. Pick up your free Mini Lip Tint... our christmas present to you .... while stocks last! 

New Gaia Lip Tint and Shimmers

Free Velvet Santa Sack with Gaia Kiss lip Tints
and Shimmers




In the last few days before Christmas we shall be setting up our chocolate fountain in Gaia Bathtime to get you you into Christmas  and Chocolate mood.



We look forward to seeing you! 


Dec 11, 2011

Gaia News for December

Pueblo Espanol
Christmas Fair 

 December saw the Christmas fair at the Pueblo Espanol, womaned by Trudi with help of her youngest son Max.
A beautiful stand in stunning surroundings and of course we also spend days in Andraitx were Kate , Trudi's apprentice run the stall set up in the square while Rosa spend the day at Puerto Portals. Thank you to many of you for visiting, catching up and being supportive. Still to come the Christmas market in Alaro 17th and 18th of December.We will have in the usual Christmas tradition a glass of cava for you at our stand ... not just to celebrate Christmas but also the safe arrival of our latest Gaia addition, Blanca 's first born Mika.
Mika born 6th of December

http://www.facebook.com/wintermarket.alaro
Gaia Christmas goodies
 Looking forward to seeing you !

Dec 1, 2011

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN MALLORCA FOR YOUR AGENDA

This December you can look forward to the following Xmas markets.
Of course, GAIA stall will be there for you to come and check out our new goodies and pick out some fragrant presents.

FOR YOUR AGENDA:

Pueblo Español - Dec 3-8, 2011
Experince German Christmas in the picturesque representation of all corners Spain. If you have never been this is the best time to go!
http://www.mallorca-nights.com/a/123


Andratx Market - Dec 4, 2011
This is an old time classic and lovely destination for a little excursion out of Palma.

Puerto Portals - from Dec 16-Jan 7, 2012
The water front of Puerto Portals will be transformed into a traditional Xmas market.

WINTER ALARO - Dec 17-18, 2011
Meet and get inspired by the creative side of Alaro!
This market is a shop window for designers and artesanos from the whole island.
You can .even luck forward to some fine tunes!
http://www.facebook.com/wintermarket.alaro

Merry Christmas shopping to all!

Nov 25, 2011

GAIA at FIRA ALTERNATIVA - Mamma Tierra - this weekend 26 Nov, 2011

The GAIA girls have busy weekend ahead of them!

Rosa will be looking forward to teaching you to make bath bombs in Mancor de la Valle (more info here on the Blog), we will also present the GAIA goodies at Escorxador at the alternative therapies market and Trudi will be sharing the GAIA beauty tips with the ladies at Albatros Illetas on Saturday!

If you are into holistic healthcare and want to expand your horizons on alternative healing, do not miss MAMMA TIERRA feria this weekend!

 

Nov 16, 2011

Learn how to make Bath Bombs at the Mancor de Vall Autum Fair

Gaia Bathtime is proud to announce the launch of a new product 'The Bath Bomb'.
In keeping with the philosophy of Gaia Natural Products to ' put nothing that you couldn't put into your mouth onto your skin' these fizzing, effervescing bath bombs are made with baking powder, citric acid as used in jam making, corn flower, almond oil and essential oils. Some carry a message some carry blossoms and others just a surprise to be found when you lower yourself into your relaxing, skin softening bath.
Mancor de Vall 2010
If you would like to see how these bath bombs are made visit our stall at the forthcoming fair Fira de l'Esclatasang i la Muntanya - Mancor de la Vall near Inca Saturday and Sunday 26th and 27th of November.

Bath Bombs in 3 delicious flavours
Jasmin, Rose & Lavender
Bath Bombs made with Baking Powder, Citric Acid
Cornflower & Almond Oil



Come to the Mancor de Vall fair to watch how Bath Bombs are prepared.

http://www.mallorcaweb.com/reportatges/fires-i-mercats/fira-de-esclata-sang-a-mancor-de-la-vall/

See you there and bring good weather!

Nov 15, 2011

THE TREATMENT OF THE MONTH - every month a FREE gift voucher

Dear clients, 
to appreciate your custom we have prepared for you a special opportunity to enjoy 1 of our signature treatment at special offer.
Every month we will feature one of our signature treatments for you to try out and be rewarded by a free MINITREATMENT gift voucher (30min massage appointment) to use for you next treatments or to give to somebody special.

GAIA bathtime & therapies
THE TREATMENT OF THE MONTH
with free GIFT VOUCHER
In GAIA you can enjoy every month one of our signature treatments and receive a complimentary minitreatment gift voucher for your next appointment or to give to somebody special.

SHOULDERS, BACK & NECK RESCUE – 1hr, 49€
with Hot Stones & Deep-tissues Techniques
Holistic massage treatment specifically designed to address the tension and discomfort in your back and shoulder area. The hot stones applied to the tense zones multiply the benefits of deep-tissue therapy.
This is a treatment that is both deeply relaxing and effective.

PIEDRAS CALIENTES para los
HOMBROS, CUELLO & ESPALDA  1h, 49€
Un masaje descontracturante especialmente diseñado para combatir tensión en la zona de los hombros y espalda. Las piedras calientes proporcionan una relajación profunda y así multiplican los beneficios del masaje.

BENEFICIOS DEL MASAJE con PIEDRAS CALIENTES
- aumento de la circulacíon sanguínea y el metabolismo celular
- calma el dolor y incomodidad en contracturas y espasmos musculares
- reduce el estrés, insomnio y angustias
  • restablece el equilibrio energético y aumenta la presencia del cuatro elementos en el cuerpo
    EN GAIA CADA MES UN TRATAMIENTO
    con CHEQUE DE REGALO PARA MASAJE gratis
INFO & CITAS: 9 – 21h, reserva en la tienda o por telefon 671 373 975

Nov 14, 2011

Special Night at the Avenida Hotel in Soller

Dear Friends of Gaia.
One of our clients is offering a very special dinner and a stay for one night in the splendid L'Avenida Hotel in Soller. It is one of the very best Hotels on the Island and the whole experience will be fabulous. All the L'Avenida the room amenities are of course hand made by Gaia Natural Products .




OFERTA DE INVIERNO

Reserva una cena en L’Avenida y pasa la noche en el hotel GRATIS.

Simplemente reserva una mesa para dos personas para disfrutar de nuestro Menú degustación  de tapas “Sabores de España” (60 Euros por persona) y podrás pasar la misma noche en una de nuestras hermosas habitaciones totalmente gratis.

El desayuno se cargará a 15 € por persona y deberá tomarse para aprovechar la oferta.
Oferta válida desde el 10 de Noviembre hasta el 18 de Diciembre para los días Jueves,
Viernes y Sábado.
Las habitaciones serán asignadas según orden de llegada.




Menú degustación de Tapas “Sabores de España”

Gazpacho
Bacalao con Salsa Verde
Pulpo a la Gallega
Langostinos con Caviar Negro
Tosta de Bonito
Sorbete de Mandarina
Pincho Moruno de Pollo
Pincho “Ibérico”
Coulant de Chocolate

Puede reservar directamente en el hotel o llamar al 971 634 075

Nov 12, 2011

Women´s Only Weekend at Albatros Illetas - 26th - 27th Nov

Dear ladies,
Hotel Barceló Illetas Albatros is thinking of you this autumn! How about a weekend with your girlfriends full of interesting learning and wonderful pampering. You will come out like brand new a learn new tricks to impress your beloved other halves!

http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/es-ES/Hotels/Spain/Majorca/Albatros/Home

 The special weekend programme includes:
- Massage Master Class with Gaia Natural Products
- Gin & Tonic Master Class
- Yoga class with spectacular sea views
- Wining, dining and dancing to DJ Carlos Simon tunes till early morning
all of this accompanied by excellent discounts in the hotel´s Thalasso spa and Blue Restaurant


As some of you know the Albatros Spa went through the GAIA SPA perfectioning earlier this spring and it has a complete new set of exciting treatments and products specifically designed by GAIA´s Trudi and Blanca, which has been a great success through out the summer. Read more:
http://gaiabathtime.blogspot.com/2011/04/gaia-spa-time-en-el-hotel-albatros.html

The GAIA team will be there to teach the master massage class, and of course to recommend the very best of our GAIA pampering for your home spa.

Don´t miss out!
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/es-ES/Hotels/Spain/Majorca/Albatros/Home

Oct 27, 2011

Easy pregnancy tips from Gaia Mum to Be

PREGNANCY!? EASY DOES IT!!!

As some of you probably noticed we are expecting a new Gaia baby very soon! So I am writing from the first hand experience - it is less then 3 weeks to go ONLY now til my first baby is born. Now in my last month I am still teaching yoga, massaging and very much enjoying my bicycle ride to work, which I thought would never be possible that late in the pregnancy.

So how is that possible? Here are few things that I have learnt from my own pregnancy and from experienced super mums like Trudi around me.

What to keep in mind when you are expecting:

To start with - the beginnings are always the hardest, you will never be so tired and dozed later on, so just hold out! Chocolate is a great help as always and plenty sleep does miracles. Take it easy, you have plenty time left till the baby´s here!Remember it only gets better with time.

 Keep active - once your body adjust to the pregnancy hormonal coctail. Get back into action, mornings might not be the best time anymore - I bid farewell to my favourite morning yoga practice right in the first month. But later in the day once the tummy settles is perfect time. Come and try our pregnancy yoga with added visualization on easy birth.


Enjoy your little secret - especially if the pregnancy comes as a surprise, take all the time to adjust before you start telling. A little secret is always nice to share with your beloved complice - the new daddy. New baby, new life is a gift from heaven so treat it that way. I waited almost five months and they have been great months to share my special gift just with my most important ones.
Also it is much better fun to tell people about that baby when you actually feel well enough to enjoy the news and celebrate with them.

 Never run on empty - smart mum always has something to nibble on in her hand bag. Avoid getting too hungry, that´s when sugar drops and you start feeling dizzy and irritable. It is a good habbit to get into when your baby grows a bit, he/she will want its share from your bag too!
And NO, you don´t need to eat for 2! It is all about same amounts, just more often.

Watch that skin care - comitted massaging after every shower is a must. The one and only prevention of stretch marks is to keep your skin elastic and subtle with the natural oils - don´t skip anywhere - belly, breast, hips and lower are crutial zones. If you are not sure what to use, come and talk to us in Gaia - I have just blended a beautiful pregnacy pick-up oil for lovely  Silvana from Esporles in her 7th month of pregnancy.
Be prepared that with every extra month the skin pulls more - when you feel your belly itchy and dry that´s when you know baby´s growing. In the last month of my pregnancy I am hooked on rose water and the GAIA baby range - who says that only babies need gentle natural cosmetics!
If you don´t have the energy to massage your belly and sore back yourself, bring us your man, we will teach him what to do in our private massage tuition.

Imperfection and less efficiency? Don´t worry about getting less done. People will never again in your life be so forgiving and understanding as when you are pregnant.

Pamper yourself!
During my own pregnancy I have learnt that as my body changes, my needs are different everyday
and I have reflected that in the pregnancy care we offer in GAIA.
If you would like us to assist with your pregnacy and new motherhood, come and talk to us.
Both for expecting women and new mothers we take pride in offering personalized and holistic care made-to-measure just for you and your body - whether it is a private yoga class to prepare you for easy birth, calming and reassuring aromatherapy or relaxing foot massage. Also rememer that we have wonderful GAIA baby range that is super gentle.
Online info: http://www.gaia-natural-mallorca.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=baby+&x=30&y=9

Attention:
You can receive massage and practice yoga safely from 3rd month on. However your personalized pregnancy care plan will cover your whole pregnancy. Private yoga session are available from 25€ ph as well as back rescue 30min massages and foot massage.
Come and visit us in GAIA bathtime, C Corderia 28, Palma or book on 671 373 975.

Namaste - 
I am greeting the divine that you carry inside!




Credits for all the photos to 
Albert Mingo Puig albert_ming@hotmail.com

Oct 16, 2011

Gaia History

Gaia Soaps

Gaia Natural Products, Gaia Bathtime, Gaia Therapies & Corporate Massage, Gaia Spa,  
A Success Story

Gaia Natural Products first made its appearance in Mallorca after founder Trudi Murray replicated the old fashioned way to produce soap from local island oils. The inspiration came after reading about the soap manufactory and trade of a soap factory in the port of Andraitx in the 1930. Soap was produced here from locally grown olives and exported by boat to Cuba from where it would return laden with sponges. The factory later grew to open another branch in Bunyola were it remained until the 1980. In fact it was the last remaining member of the saop making dynasty that first sampled Trudi’s soap and deemed it ‘excellente’ and signed an aval for her to become an Artesan soap maker. Passing the examination set by the board of Artesania she has been a Master Artesan since 2005 and can proudly display the award for Artesania in the Baleares.

Gaia Bathtime, c/Corderia 28 Palma de Mallorca
In 2008 the first Gaia shop proudly opened its doors in the Calle Corderia which is in the historical artisanal quarter of Palma, where to this day you find basket makers, candle makers and now again soap makers. The shop sells a wide range of soaps but also a large assortment of handmade cosmetics for women, men and children. The interior is an eclectic mix of vintage furniture and intriguing antique collections, from old perfume bottles to old cameras.

In 2009 Blanca Ticha joined Gaia Bathtime as the resident therapist and yoga teacher. Blanca has made her way to Palma de Mallorca across half the world via Japan, Thailand, India and New Zealand. Living and practicing bodywork in each of these countries has been a life-transforming experience to her both on a personal and professional level. By bringing together the very best of the East and West in Gaia Therapies, Blanca offers a signature style incorporating the profundity of deep tissue and restorative effect of relaxation massage.
The therapy space is an urban sanctuary, cool and quiet and the epitome of relaxation. It offers massage of all kinds, facials and couple massage. ‘All the therapies use the very natural Gaia products. The facial, called a Goddess Facial, is a ritual of exfoliation with oats and rose petal powder, deep hydration with cacao butter, finishing with Goddess oils chosen for the therapeutic effects not only on the skin but to an all woman wellness’, says Blanca Ticha. Three times a week insiders meet here for a very special kind of yoga. Warrior yoga, pioneered by Blanca which in her words:’ prepares and helps you to cope in the modern urban jungle’.
Personalized Spa Treatment at
Hotel ALbatros Illetas

Through the therapy work done to excellence at Gaia Bathtime it was a natural next step for the dynamic duo to start developing Spa treatments for Hotels in Mallorca .They offer tailor made Spa menus prepared in harmony with the Spa space and location of the Hotel. Trudi and Blanca are justifiably proud to have in their port folio of success urban spaces as well as country and seaside hotel spas, each with its unique collection of treatments and tailor made products and Gaia trained staff.
A selection of hand made Gaia Spa
Products at the Hotel Albatros Illetas
Palma de Mallorca


Last but not least the latest branch on the Gaia tree is Corporate Gaia which offers a mobile team, headed and trained by Blanca to visit large offices in Mallorca. ‘Through our work at Gaia Bathtime we had become increasingly aware of neck and shoulder pains as a result of repetitive desk jobs and stress at work, ‘recalls Blanca.’ The obvious step was to work in conjunction with employers to reduce this strain on staff by offering 15 minutes chair massage a week to reduce these incidents.’ The idea has proved a success as many employers find it a useful total quality management tool and absence at work as a result of RSI could be significantly reduced.
Corporate Gaia 



Blanca Ticha & Trudi Murray

In just six year Gaia Natural Products has come from making soaps in a manner reminiscent of the last century to being a big influence in how this island presents what is good and natural and wholesome. ‘We recognise the trend is towards natural, locally grown ingredients and nostalgia for simplicity and this is reflected in everything we do at Gaia.’

Oct 8, 2011

Trudis' Travels

French soap molds,cutting & stamping tools
Eric & Remy, a Loire sun set
Leaving the island at the end of the summer to recover from sheer mountains of work that we were lucky to have at Gaia, my husband Eric, our dog Remy and I headed for cooler lands. France is always one of our favorite haunts and we return over and over and always delighted.
  We started our trip with delivering to our new client with a beautiful shop 'Parsimonia'  in Barcelona and ended the trip with a visit to admire their mounted display.

While in France I couldn t resist visiting a local soap factory/ museum/ shop.... and yes I did buy some soap! The soap here is made in a different way then the Gaia soap. The fats are heated to very high temperatures, the lye is also added at high temperatures and the soap mass is thick, hot and volatile, essential oils are added at this point and after stirring and watching they do a lick test; with their tongue to see if the chemical reaction is finished. If it does not sting your tongues the soap is poured into giant molds, cut still hot after 24 hours then pressed and kept for a very long time before wrapping and selling. An unchanged process after 300 years. http://www.martin-de-candre.com/savonnerie-artisanale.htmlThe setting was idyllic and even hosted a wonderful Bed and Breakfast! So if you are passing through France....

 The Martin de Candre Soap Shop
Our soaps if you are wondering are made at 30 degrees C and no we don' t lick them to see if they are ready to pour!We pour into individual molds while it has the consistency of custard, store and dry for three weeks before wrapping and selling!


I also visited a wonderful Sunday morning flea market in Montreuil Bellay which was another highlight of our trip.My husband comfortable in a coffee shop with dog and newspaper and me searching for wonderful quirky items to bring back for the Gaia Bathtime shop; there isn t a better way to spend Sunday morning.
Montreul Bellay Flea Market.

Patient husband
I found gorgeous vintage under wear, men's  toiletry kits and 1940 and 50 evening bags.

A another new discovery was French scented paper also a very old tradition. Beautiful sheets of flowery, beautiful smelling papers to line your draws and wardrobes and small pieces to burn to scent and purify your home. I suspect we might try and stock these in Gaia Bathtime.
Soap scenting and exfoliating ingredients
Ancient craft of scenting paper

Miss Crofton in Parsemonia c/Laforja 89
Barcelona
Olga, Montse and the  Chefe
in Pasemonia 







On our last day in Barcelona I had the opportunity to visit the delicious small shop 'Pasimonia' for which we had the pleasure to develop 3 new ranges of products scented with lovely dusty, floral, vintage notes, consisting of soap, shower gel, body lotion and body polishers.http://parsimonialatienda.com/ Olga of Parsimonia and Montse welcomed me to the shop and are working hard to introduce Barcelonians to the Huga,Gilda &Nina range . Also found in  this deliciously luxurious shop is latest Miss Crofton range of Underwear.http://artwednesday.com/2011/07/20/an-interview-with-miss-crofton/
 Nice to have the family under one hat!

Last but not least I collected my first Michelin Star while in France dining at http://www.restaurantlegambetta.com/restaurantlegambetta.aspx
to celebrate my birthday and went horse riding! Not a bad way to spend ones birthday!

Oct 5, 2011

Gaia Autumn Yoga News

AUTUMN YOGA SCHEDULE


Mon - PREGNANCY YOGA - 19.30pm with Blanca
Wed -YOGAMOR - 19.30pm with Martina
Thu - GODDESS CLUB - 20.15pm with Blanca


YOGAMOR - classes for urban people
 with soul and big heart
Our wonderful yoga classes are back on this autumn with new schedule! So come to relax and take a deep breath in the midst of the urban jungle.

We are also welcoming Martina in the Gaia team. She will be teaching  Satyananda yoga style class every Wed from 19.30. You can be looking forward to an introspective practice that encourages profound relaxation through dynamic postures aligned with respiration. Each of the classes opens with a mantra guided by Martina´s beautiful voice. Don´t miss out!

EVERY WED - 19.30pm at GAIA


Namaste! Bienvenidos Martina en el equipo de GAIA! Cada miercoles por la tarde 7.30pm clases estilo Satyananda - una practica introspectiva con posturas dynamicas que conduce a una relajación profunda. 
Entrégate al presente con amor y confianza,siente la energía vibrar en cada célula de tu cuerpo. Cada clase comenzará con un canto de mantra guiado por Martina. No te lo pierdes!


 

CADA MIERCOLES - 19.30 en GAIA