THANK YOU ANNABELLE Magazine for the nice mention of our Palmarosa Facial Polishers!
http://thebeautyexperience.annabelle.ch/2013/12/01/weil-nicht-alle-im-chaos-versinken-muessen-beauty-ideen-zum-verschenken/
Dec 2, 2013
Annabelle Magazine .... a Gaia Fan
THANK YOU ANNABELLE Magazine for the nice mention of our Palmarosa Facial Polishers!
http://thebeautyexperience.annabelle.ch/2013/12/01/weil-nicht-alle-im-chaos-versinken-muessen-beauty-ideen-zum-verschenken/
Nov 29, 2013
Christmas Markets Andraitx, Mancor de Vall, Alaro and Palma
Gaia Christmas Shopping this weekend.
Christmas coming closer and closer and here are your last 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 give small traders and crafts people an opportunity to show what they produce and makes a refreshing change from the high- street corporate giants.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Christmas coming closer and closer and here are your last 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 give small traders and crafts people an opportunity to show what they produce and makes a refreshing change from the high- street corporate giants.
1 December Trudi will be at the Christmas Market in Andraitx's Plaza
30thNovember / 1 December our Rosa is at Manocor de Vall for the anual Mushroom Festival
14th & 15th of December again Trudi at the Christams Market in Alaro
3rd of December until after the Reyes you will find various members of the Gaia Team on the Ramblas in Palma, with the anual 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 and as it is by now customary we will treat our clients to a glass of cava when you visit our stalls.
Looking forward to seeing you!Nov 10, 2013
Ayurveda in Gaia
Ayurveda (Sanskrit Āyurveda आयुर्वेद, "life-knowledge"; English pronunciation /ˌaɪ.ərˈveɪdə/[1])
Blanca has been decocting her selection of herbs, spices and plants ready for mixing and reducing into oils. As base oils we have chosen to cook in Sesame Seed Oil and then blend each of the 3 oils down with a virgin oil mixed with enhancing essential oils to make a deeply detoxing, healing and skin toning and soothing Ayurvedic Oil Blend.
'Grounding', 'Calming' and' Invigorating'
Oils, Soaps and Mood Mists made to the Ayurvedic Principles
to support 'Vata', 'Pitta' and 'Kapha' types
Blanca, our resident Gaia Therapist has just come back from an extended sabatical to India. During her 7 month travel of 8 Indian states in an effort to find a perfect location for her next project she found the time to study some Ayurvedic Basics. Back now in Mallorca and staying at the Gaia Finca, Blanca and I have been working on a basic Ayurvedic range. Our idea is to develop an Ayurvedic inspired range with herbs and spices from India but also from our more imediate enviroment, our Island of Mallorca.
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| Lots of early evening consultations and discussions under the Jasmine Stars and the New Moon. |
We are looking to make 3 Body Massage Oils to be
1. Grounding
2.Invigorating
3. Calming
Complimented with three soaps to match and finaly a Mood Mist to finish the Ritual.
This Ayurvedic Range would be recommended for use twice a year to detox, boost the immune system and give the body a thorough pampering and loving!
1. Grounding
2.Invigorating
3. Calming
Complimented with three soaps to match and finaly a Mood Mist to finish the Ritual.
This Ayurvedic Range would be recommended for use twice a year to detox, boost the immune system and give the body a thorough pampering and loving!
The chosen massage oil should be applied in self, all over massage and then, in the shower the soap will be used to removed the small unabsorbed oil residues.To finish the ritual immerse yourself into a cloud of mood mist.
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| Ayurvedic Massage Oil Blends 'Vata','Pitta' and 'Kapha' |
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| The finished Oils |
Blanca has been decocting her selection of herbs, spices and plants ready for mixing and reducing into oils. As base oils we have chosen to cook in Sesame Seed Oil and then blend each of the 3 oils down with a virgin oil mixed with enhancing essential oils to make a deeply detoxing, healing and skin toning and soothing Ayurvedic Oil Blend.
For the soaps we are mixing the same selection of herbs and spices into the soap blend as active, exfoliating ingredients. The result has given us 3 beautifully coloured and quite distinctly different soaps.
Our final stage but also the crowning part of this range is the mood mist which carries all the Vata, Pitta Kapha related herbs and spices as essential oils which enter through the skin and give an all over feeling of wellness and balance to carry you through the day.
All photographs by Crystal Chandler our wonderful New Zealand Whoofer who has been staying on the Gaia Finca for the last 4 weeks and is leaving us on Tuesday on route to the Uk were she is sitting her medical exams to be a GP
This range, if all goes to plan should be available in our shop Gaia Bathtime for you to touch, smell and try by the beginning of December.
Gaia Bathtime, Calle Corderia 28
Our final stage but also the crowning part of this range is the mood mist which carries all the Vata, Pitta Kapha related herbs and spices as essential oils which enter through the skin and give an all over feeling of wellness and balance to carry you through the day.
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| Blending the Essential Oils for the Mood Mists |
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| Scent Samples for the three types 'Vata','Pitta' and' Kapha' |
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| Making the first batch of Ayurvedic Soaps |
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| 'Calming', 'Grounding' and 'Invigorating' Soaps made to the Ayurvedic Principles to support 'Vata', 'Pitta' and 'Kapha' types |
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| Adding final touches and we are pleased |
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| Removing the first batch from the molds on day 2 |
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| 'Calming' Ayurvedic Soap marked with a Neem leaf |
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| Chystal Chandler Medico and our Whoofer extraodinaire from New Zealand |
This range, if all goes to plan should be available in our shop Gaia Bathtime for you to touch, smell and try by the beginning of December.
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| Rosa giving best advice on for your choice of Ayurveda Kit |
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| Full Ayurvedic Range now on the shelves at |
Gaia Bathtime, Calle Corderia 28
Palma
de Mallorca
Choose which one is right for you and order on line from
http://www.gaia-natural-mallorca.com/products/ayurveda.html
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| GROUNDING Vata Spa Set |
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| CALMING Pita Spa Set |
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| INVIGORATING Kapha Spa Set |
http://www.gaia-natural-mallorca.com/products/ayurveda.html
You can read more on Blanca's encounters with Ayurveda in India on her blog:
Oct 8, 2013
Facial Acupuncture in Gaia Bathtime from October 2013
ACU-NOVA
Acupuncture
in Mallorca
Gaia Bathtime is teaming up with Anne Verrinder from
Acu-Nova and is offering its clients the opportunity to use facial Acupuncture
to reduce the lines on the face and neck. Facial acupuncture is known to be
very effective. Our clients can receive a completely free trial session when
buying any of our Gaia Goddess products, which are ether the Palma Rosa Facial
Polisher, the Goddess Oil, the Rose Water or the Gaia Goddess Massage Oil. Anne
tells me that 8 sessions over 2 month is an ideal amount that will truly show
results which will last you for about 6 to 8 month by which time you will want
to repeat.
Ater the summer my skin really needed a little TLC and then the offer of Facial Acupuncture came just at the right time.
I have tried it and could see a difference after
just one session. It was not an unpleasant sensation in fact the word to describe
it would be relaxing. Anne inserted some needles in my feet and hands before
starting on the face in order to aid relaxation, balance and wellness. She is
very competent, calm, and knowledgeable on sorts of female wellness issues and
a great person to have a chat with while you are waiting for the needles to
turn back the clock! We are combining every acupuncture session with our Gaia Rose Facial, so after two month of a once weekly session you will look truly fabulous!
So when next stocking up on one of the Goddess items
in our range ask for an appointment for a completely free trial session. Ask us
about the payment options we offer to make this a beauty Treatment that anybody
can afford. The payment plan we offer and with Christmas coming up this could
be the gift to ask for or to give to a good friend!
Gaia
Natural Products
Gaia
Bathtime, Calle Corderia 28
Palma
de Mallorca
Tel.0034 971 714985
Mobile 0034 659587334
Skype Trudi Murray
Frequently asked questions about Acupuncture
Are
There Any Side Effects?
Cosmetic Acupuncture is very gentle and safe. After treatment it is common for the skin to appear slightly flushed for a few hours. This is very normal due to the increased circulation of blood to the face.
Very occasionally minor and temporary bruising may appear at the site of needle insertion.
Most people feel very relaxed and peaceful after their treatments and look forward to their next appointment.
What is The Best Age To Commence Treatments?
Treatment can be started at any age, but the ideal age for prevention of the signs of aging is in the late twenties/early thirties. It is also best to get treatment as soon as you notice a change in your face. The longer you leave an imbalance, the longer it takes to bring the body back into harmony. If you are already suffering from the signs of aging for example; fine lines, jowls, under eye bags, deep wrinkles then the time to start is NOW, age is immaterial
Cosmetic Acupuncture will help you age better as the benefits of this type of treatment are accumulative. Because it works not just on the face but also by creating energetic balance for the whole body, it does mean that you will look better for your age than your peers. You may not notice this immediately but as the years progress it will become obvious.
What does Acupuncture feel like?
Most people find acupuncture painless, although there are some sensations you might experience. A tiny pinch at the site of insertion, tingling or mild throbbing may be felt. Usually these feelings are comfortable and relaxing. There may also be a slight sensation on some points (often described as a dull ache or tingling) when the needle initially meets the acupuncture point and this quickly fades.
Are the needles safe?
Our needles are all one use only disposable needles and are completely safe and sterile.
What if I'm scared of needles?
Our Acupuncture needles are extremely fine and are nothing like the needles used for injections or blood tests. Most people are comfortable to have Acupuncture once they see how fine the needles are. The needles are inserted either for a few seconds or left in place for some time, depending on the results needed.
Cosmetic Acupuncture is very gentle and safe. After treatment it is common for the skin to appear slightly flushed for a few hours. This is very normal due to the increased circulation of blood to the face.
Very occasionally minor and temporary bruising may appear at the site of needle insertion.
Most people feel very relaxed and peaceful after their treatments and look forward to their next appointment.
What is The Best Age To Commence Treatments?
Treatment can be started at any age, but the ideal age for prevention of the signs of aging is in the late twenties/early thirties. It is also best to get treatment as soon as you notice a change in your face. The longer you leave an imbalance, the longer it takes to bring the body back into harmony. If you are already suffering from the signs of aging for example; fine lines, jowls, under eye bags, deep wrinkles then the time to start is NOW, age is immaterial
Cosmetic Acupuncture will help you age better as the benefits of this type of treatment are accumulative. Because it works not just on the face but also by creating energetic balance for the whole body, it does mean that you will look better for your age than your peers. You may not notice this immediately but as the years progress it will become obvious.
What does Acupuncture feel like?
Most people find acupuncture painless, although there are some sensations you might experience. A tiny pinch at the site of insertion, tingling or mild throbbing may be felt. Usually these feelings are comfortable and relaxing. There may also be a slight sensation on some points (often described as a dull ache or tingling) when the needle initially meets the acupuncture point and this quickly fades.
Are the needles safe?
Our needles are all one use only disposable needles and are completely safe and sterile.
What if I'm scared of needles?
Our Acupuncture needles are extremely fine and are nothing like the needles used for injections or blood tests. Most people are comfortable to have Acupuncture once they see how fine the needles are. The needles are inserted either for a few seconds or left in place for some time, depending on the results needed.
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| photo by Samantha Hemsley |
¿Tiene algunos efectos
secundarios?
La acupuntura cosmética es muy suave y
segura. Después del tratamiento es normal que la piel tenga un aspecto un
poco sonrojado durante unas horas. Esto es muy normal debido al incremento
de la circulación sanguínea en el rostro. Muy ocasionalmente, una ínfima y
pasajera marca morada puede aparecer en el lugar de la inserción de la
aguja. La mayoría de la gente se siente muy relajada y con una sensación
muy placentera después de los tratamientos y esperan con ilusión
su próxima cita.
¿Cuál es la mejor edad para
empezar los tratamientos?
El tratamiento puede empezar a cualquier
edad, pero la edad idear para la prevención de signos de envejecimiento es
al final de la veintena, principios de la treintena. También es mejor empezar
el tratamiento tan pronto como se noten cambios en el rostro. Cuanto más
dejes un desequilibrio, mayor tiempo llevará devolver al cuerpo su
armonía. Si ya estás sufriendo signos de envejecimiento, por ejemplo
pequeñas líneas de expresión, bolsas debajo de los ojos, papada, flacidez
o arrugas profundas, entonces la hora de empezar es AHORA, la edad es
inmaterial. La Acupuntura Cosmética te ayudará a envejecer mejor ya que
los beneficios de este tipo de tratamientos son acumulables. Al funcionar
optimizando tus órganos internos parecerás más joven que tus amigos. Esto
lo podrás notar inmediatamente, pero con el paso de los años, será
evidente.
¿Qué se siente cuando te hacen
Acupuntura?
La mayoría de la gente no siente dolor
cuando se les practica acupuntura aunque hay algunas sensaciones que se
pueden experimentar como un pequeño pinchacito en el lugar de la inserción
y/o un ligero palpitar u hormigueo. Normalmente, estas sensaciones son
agradables y relajantes. Puede también haber una ligera sensación en algunos
puntos (a menudo descrito como un dolor leve u hormigueo) cuando la
aguja al principio toca el punto de acupuntura lo cual rápidamente
desaparece.
¿Son las agujas seguras?
Nuestras agujas son todas para un solo
uso, desechables, completamente seguras yesterilizadas.
¿Qué pasa si me dan miedo las
agujas?
Nuestras agujas de acupuntura son
extremadamente finas y no tienen nada que ver con las utilizadas para
inyecciones o análisis de sangre. La mayoría de la gente se siente
tranquila una vez que ha visto lo finas que son las agujas. Estas, son
insertadas por unos segundos o se dejan puestas un rato en función de los
resultados que se necesitan.
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Aug 18, 2013
Summer in Gaia
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| Marta from Spain and Jacopo from Italy |
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| Whoofers relaxing at the end of the day with the big Woof |
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| Filling Rose Water |
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| Car load of Bay and Rosemary |
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| Marta packaging Bath Salts |
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| Davina collecting Lavender |
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| Rosemary and Bay Leaf drying in the sun |
You will all be pleased to hear that our finca was not hurt by the forest fires which raged within kilomters from us here in Andraitx for 6 days in late July. It was a really worrying time and we have much to be grateful for, as some of our neighboring fincas were not so lucky.
We launched some new products this summer.
A Pure Aloe Vera Aftersun Roll On made with 100 % pure Aloe Vera juice. The plants were grown, harvested and expressed here on the Gaia Finca. We just added 1% Lavender and Rosemary essential oil to scent it, preserve it and of course for its calming and healing properties. Who in these sunny does not need a good smothering of Aloe Vera at the end of a day?
We also launched two new Hand Creams, a Rose Hand Cream made from an old recipe that goes back to the Middleages when women took special care of their hands, as well cared for hands, that didn t do the dishes, showed you were a Lady of high status. The other one is a Lemon Hand Cream, an Italian recipe, that the Ladies there like to use to eliminate the smell of garlic and onion from their hands.
Our Gaia Man Range http://gaiabathtime.blogspot.com.es/2011/06/gaia-man-new-gaia-natural-product.html
is getting a face lift with very sexy stainless steel bottles... it will have a definate manly Porsch feel to it now. We have also added two new Body Massage Oils to the range. One for a young man, labeled SEX GOD and for the more mature man called THE BOSS.
http://gaiabathtime.blogspot.com.es/2013/03/goddess-body-massage-oils.html
Last but not least you can now buy a wonderfully scented Massage Candle from us. Light 20 minutes before you want to give that special someone a massage, and the pour it straight onto the body. It's made from 100% Soya Wax and has a Neroli and Rose scent. If you don t have a special someone you want to spoil ... just spoil yourself with a nourishing foot and hand massage... the Soya Wax leaves your feet and hands fabulous!
Blanca´s adventures of course can be followed, if you don t know this yet on
http://wonderlustmum.com/2013/08/16/wonderlust-mum-smartens-up/#more-373
Wishing you all a brilliant summer.... enjoy the long days and wondeful temperatures and the golden glow of your skin! Which gives me an idea of a Body Glow with gold glitter in it.... maybe for next years summer?
Jul 3, 2013
Jun 20, 2013
http://iunacreations.com re bloged
Todas y cada una de nosotras deberíamos tener uno al menos una vez por semana aunque después de conocer el Kit de Gaia para Diosas desearéis tenerlo casi a diario. Pues bien, hoy os contaré como tener ese pequeño momento sin necesidad de tener una jornada entera sumergida en aceites, espumas, masajes, cremas y no morir en el fatídico intento de quedarse más arrugada que una pasa después de salir del baño a vapor.
Visitando Gaia Natural Products me quedé prendada de todos y cada uno de sus productos por no hablar de la exquisita y cuidada decoración. Allí conocí a Rosa, la cual me asesoró y me recomendó este Kit para hidratar, limpiar y purificar mi cutis. Ya sabéis que con el tema de las hormonas igual una semana estás más fresca que una lechuga como que la lechuga brilla por su ausencia.
Se trata de un Kit que consta de tres sencillos pasos y que es recomendable dárselo después de la ducha ya que el poro está mucho más abierto. En primer lugar aplicaremos un poco de facial Scrub de Palmarosa para limpiar en profundidad la piel, en segundo lugar daremos paso a la bendita Agua de Floresque os dejará como nuevas para finalmente, y aquí el milagro, el maravillosoAceite de Diosa que ni Cleopatra con sus baños mágicos!!
En su tienda online encontraréis jabones, bálsamos, geles de baño, hidratantes corporales, lencería e incluso la fantástica línea pensada para el hombre así como un sinfín de ideas para hacer un regalo personalizado.
Una de las tantas cosas que me encantaron fué su línea de productos para bebés, en la tienda disponen de un espacio dedicado a los recién llegados y los cuidados que estos necesitan. Me explican que está elaborada con aceites esenciales de mandarina y camomila para calmar la piel del bebé así como el poder curativo de la caléndula y el aloe vera para suavizar la piel. Una oportunidad única que no voy a dejar pasar en cuanto el retoño pise mundo!!
Os recomiendo encarecidamente visitar su céntrica tienda situada en la Calle Cordería, 28 del Palmesano barrio de Sa Gerreria, en ella tanto Trudy como Rosa os asesorarán de los productos recomendados según vuestras necesidades.
Si queréis saber más sobre Gaia os aconsejo seguir todos sus pasos en suFacebook o a través de su web.Desde aquí quiero agradecer tanto a Trudy como Rosa su gran disponibilidad para brindarme toda la información, espero poder visitar pronto su casa rural donde preparan todas estas fabulosas recetas tan maravillosas!!
Ah! y si disponéis de un poquito más de tiempo os aconsejo una de las sesiones de masaje así como los rituales especiales que os ofrecerá la quiromasajista Blanca Ticha. A que estáis esperando?
PAt.-
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Jun 18, 2013
Old Salt Yacht Charter Soller perfects with Gaia Natural Amenities
The new name for this company, ¨Old Salt Sailing¨
came from the wish to honour the great sailing legends that have sailed with this fleet, throughout their more than 70 years of active life.
An ¨Old Salt¨ is an experienced sailor, a
seafaring man, one who has many stories to tell of his adventures on the high
seas. The Old Salts that have sailed on these boats, have left behind many a
story of their own; some of which you can find on their web page in the press
section. www.oldsaltsailing.com
The spirit of traditional sailing is very much
alive in the fleet, and this is reflected in their rebranding. The concept of
sailing on a fleet of classic boats, all owned and managed by the same company,
is something unique to Old Salt Sailing.The boats are
available for charter all year round, for both corporate and private events,
offering tailor made trips to suit your requirements, such as; a relaxing
summer vacation, day sailing trips, location use for photo and film shooting,
or regattas and special events.
Aboard the boats we offer you
the perfect get away, to a bygone era filled with fun and adventure, and a
unique opportunity, to explore and enjoy the Balearic Islands and the
Mediterranean Sea
The fleet is
based in the Port of Soller, which is in the Tramuntana mountain range, a
recently declared UNESCO world heritage site. The mountains provide a truly
breathtaking backdrop, for some wonderful sailing along the NW coast, allowing
you to discover hidden coves that are only accessible by boat.
www.oldsaltsailing.com
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