On line now- our Gaia Film

Our Gaia film is finally ready and we are super pleased.

Ramon from the Virtualiagroup
during the making of the film.

A big thank you to Ramon from Virtualiagroup to Fernando Rubin for making an original composition to accompany the film. Thanks also to all the Gaia Goddesses in helping make it happen!

Fernando Rubin who composed
the sound track

  

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJAkmYO8b74&feature=youtu.be

Interview with Danae Borsani Yoga Teacher in GAIAbathtime.

Danae Borsani is the new Yoga Teacher at GAIAbathtime. For her young age she comes with an impressive array of experiences and references.

Young, motivated and dynamic she is taking Yoga at Gaia to the next level. She has completed two 200hr Teacher Trainings and several workshops studying with teachers such as Patti Quintero from Yoga Works, David Lurey, Rachel Brathen, Nico Luce, Simon Park and Jeanne Heileman. She has spend time in Thailand and Los Angeles deepening her practice and is giving Yoga classes at a number of studios here on Mallorca and is fast becoming a name in her own right.

 We caught up with Danae to talk a bit more about herself and her work as a Yoga Teacher…

Name: Danae Borsani

Nombre: Danae Borsani

Age: 21 years

Edad: 21 años

Occupation: Yoga Teacher

Ocupación: Profesora de Yoga

Three trivial facts about yourself?

1. I love the ocean. Salt water is everything.

2. I am overly organised.

3. Tea tree oil. It’s all about Tea tree oil.

So how did this all start? Have you always been into Yoga ?

Well, I took my first Yoga lesson at the age of fourteen. My mother dragged me to it and I was not in the mood at all. Still though after Savasana, something about the lesson got stuck in my mind. I remember looking at my teacher. Her voice was so light but strong at the same time. She looked relaxed (even in the 10th Utkatasana) but most of all, her body moved like she was walking on water. There was this energy that she radiated from herself, that felt like a blessing. Since that day, I knew Yoga will always be part of my life. I didn’t think about becoming a teacher myself. I just liked the life philosophy that Yoga teaches us.

You teach all your classes personally! Do you find that you have to rush between sessions and different studios?

No, not really. I like to plan my lessons in a certain way, to have enough time in between them, to ground myself again, come back to myself and then go out again and give my students the very best of me.

We love the  dynamic style of your classes. Where did the inspiration for it all come from?


The inspiration comes from my own personal home practice. I like to share my own practice in my lessons rather then ‘just teach a class’. I believe nowadays there are quite a lot of Yoga instructors out there and if we all teach in the same way, yoga wouldn’t be interesting anymore. I think, as a teacher it is important to bring across something original and if it something that comes from yourself then it will always be original.

How has your style  evolved in the last year?


My style has become more fluid and structured. I was taught good basics of how to teach sequences and I like to follow this structure because it always gives a special touch to my lessons. I have definitely  become much more patient. I enjoy surrendering into an asana (a pose) and hold it for a longer period of time.

There are many different types of Yoga. How would you describe your style?



I teach vinyasa Yoga.I am a big fan of Vinyasa Yoga because it flows. It is a very flowing practice, dynamic and at the same time a teacher can bring a lot of creativity into the practice. To me, it is a great style of Yoga because no matter to which teacher you go, you will always find a teachers personality in the lesson, recognise their personality in the structure of their class.

Red wine or white?

Red.

Why in your opinion are people looking to start Yoga?


I believe the reason people start Yoga is because the world has developed and advanced with technology and life rapidly and we, as people get lost and overwhelmed with it.
Yoga is like a homecoming to them. It makes them relax, come back to themselves and really live in the present moment. It does the exact opposite of the outside world.
To every action you need a opposite reaction and the practice of Yoga does exactly that. It shows you in fact, that what really matters is not a new phone or shoes but rather a new of mindset and perspective towards the world we live in. 

When you could describe your personality with a type of yoga which one would you be?

I really like this question.  Definitely Vinyasa. I guess this is also why I teach it .. because it reflects my personality. It’s creative and you can personalise it very well. It’s very arty and having grown up in an artistic family it suits me very well.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

It’s hard to tell where I see myself in 5 years as you really never know what’s going to happen. I hope to see myself succeeding as a Yoga teacher, travel around the globe and teach in different countries and have the pleasure of making other people happy(ier). There are some other plans aswell but I have to keep them secret just in case they never work out ☺

What are your passions besides yoga?


I love cooking. Cooking is like  a meditation to me. I can’t live without good food. Also, dancing salsa. My parents have brought me to it and once in a while I go dancing with my dad and we dance the night away pretending to be in cuba ☺

Best season of the year and why?
Mejor estación del año?

Summer. You can be half naked all day & night long.

Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate

If you won 20.000 Euro what would you do with it?

If I won that money, I would definitely buy myself a little bungalow somewhere next to the beach and fix it up. Maybe in Costa Rica or somewhere far away. I would also give some of it back to my parents who have raised me and paid all my school fees when I was young. 

Thanks Danae!

To join Danae Yoga classes come to Gaia Bathtime Tuedays 6-15 tip 7-15, Wednesdays 7-00 till 8-8-30 and Thursdays from 6-30 till 7-30 

Check out her blog at http://soulseekergirl.com

Find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/danae.borsani?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqWx5FawGBM

GAIA spa & therapies 25-26 Mayo, 2012 - RETIRO & GAIA “taller de maestría”

“Siente tu pasión, sea cual sea .Experimenta y descubre lo maravilloso que empieza a suceder EN TI y PARA TI.”


Inspira te con la pasión que marca todo lo que hacemos en GAIA. Descubre los secretos de nuestra cosmética natural y disfruta de los fabulosos tratamientos spa . Te invitamos a pasar una noche y un día en la estupenda finca Gaia, en lo alto de las montañas de Andratx. Prueba nuestros nuevos tratamientos para esta temporada de verano, son únicos y exclusivos , ademas beneficia te de nuestras clases de yoga y meditación a la vez que te introduces en nuestros talleres de aroma-terapia y cosmética natural y spa.

VIERNES TARDE relax – vier 25 Mayo, 18-
NOCHE en la finca GAIA
YOGA AL ATARDECER & CENA CON VELAS
Bienvenidos – 4 dormitorios elegantes son preparados para su escapada del fin de semana. Recuperate con una clase de yoga y meditación al aire libre mientras baja el sol. La tarde concluye con una cena campesina debajo de las estrellas, vino incluido.

GAIA “HOLISTIC SPA THERAPIES” - sab 26 Mayo, 11-18
TRATAMIENTOS SPA & YOGA AL AIRE LIBRE
Aprende “hacer spa” en el estilo GAIA. Crea tu propios tratamientos y productos con tus propios manos – aprende elaborar tu único perfume – la base para el aceite de masaje personalizado, loción de aloe vera y pastillas de jabón especializado. Después del “taller de maestría” por la tarde disfrutaras los beneficios de la cosmética natural en 1 tratamiento spa de 1hr realizado por nuestras masajistas.
MENU DE TRATAMIENTOS:
•IMERSIÓN AROMATERAPEUTICA – experiencia los beneficios de tu “miniparfum” - la esencia elaborada por ti en el taller o nos encargamos mezclar una para ti según tus necesidades
•ALOE VERA facial anti-aging & drenaje corporal -hidratación & detox
•ESENCIAS DE MALLORCA – exfoliación con ácidos de frutos & piedras calientes para aliviar tensión & preparar la piel para los rayos del verano
•GAIA BODY GLOW – pulimos su piel con las famosas pastillas de manteca de cacao – polituras GAIA
•INFUSIÓN DE ENERGIA – tratamiento anti-celulitico & tonificante

GAIA spa “taller de maestría” - sab 26 May, 10.30 – 13.00
INTRODUCIÓN AL ARTE DE PERFUMERÍA AROMATERAPEUTICA

Como crear tu propio perfume y que se puede hacer con el? En este taller te ensañamos los pasos para crear y utilizar tu propia esencia aromaterapeutica. Aprenderás como extraer y conservar el gel de áloe vera para su uso cosmético. Y como ultimo toque – elaboraremos también un jabón personalizado con tu esencia y con diferentes ingredientes según su uso – hidratar, nutrir, exfoliar...tu elijes!

APRENDE:
• A crear tu propia esencia aromaterapeutica - la base de un perfume
• A extraer el gel de áloe vera puro, conservarlo y utilizarlo como un cosmético
• A elaborar tu jabón personalizado con tu perfume y según necesites hidratar, nutrir o exfoliar el cuerpo
Al fin del taller te llevarás a casa tu propio “miniparfum”, 250ml de loción de aloe vera para hidratar y refrescas la piel y una gama de jabones hechos por ti, que te preparamos para recoger en nuestra tienda GAIA bathtime cuando sequen en una semana.

PRECIOS: (descuentos disponibles para grupos y reservas con antelación antes del 14 Mayo - 15%)
*paquete por día 128€ (incluido el taller, comida, tratamiento spa o masaje según su petición, clase de yoga y meditación guiada al aire libre)
*GAIA spa workshop package 65€ - mañana en la finca GAIA, aprende elaborar tus propios productos cosmeticos 10.30-13.00, comida, siesta al lado de la piscina
*paquete completo NOCHE & DÍA 185€ ( llega el viernes por la tarde para un clase de yoga, meditación con la puesta de sol y luego cena bajo las estrellas con velas, limitado a 4 dormitorios únicos

INFO & BOOKING: in the GAIA bathtime shop, Corderia 28, Palma or on 671 373 975



ONLINE: www.gaia-natural-mallorca.com or FACEBOOK: GAIA bathtime

NEW WORKSHOP IS HERE - 25-26TH MAY, 2012

GAIA spa “master class” - sat 26^th May, 10.30 – 13.00

INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF AROMATHERAPEUTIC PERFUMERY

How to make your your first own perfume and what to do with it? In this workshop you can learn the basics of creating and working with aromatherapeutic blend. Also we will show you how can you extract aloe vera gel, use it and preserve it with your blend for cosmetic purposes. And as final touch you will be making a personalized soap scented with your own essence with addition of extra exfoliating ingredients.

LEARN TO:

• create your own unique aromatherapeutic blend – a perfume base.
• extract pure aloe vera gel, preserve it and use for cosmetic purpose
• make your own personalized soap with your unique perfume
• turn a basic soap blend into a wonderful scented exfoliation soap bar

TAKE HOME YOUR NEW GOODIES:

At the end of the workshop you can take home your “perfume” to scent your pulsation points, 250ml of purest aloe vera lotion to use for hydrating and cooling your skin and a set of excellent soaps ready to collect at GAIA bathtime shop as soon as they are dry and out of the molds.

COST:

*full day package 128€ (day package includes GAIA spa workshop, light lunch, spa treatment or massage of your choice, 45min guided meditation, sunset yoga)

*GAIA spa workshop package 65€ - morning at GAIA finca, learn to make your own spa products 10.30-13.00, light lunch included, siesta by the pool

*GAIA holistic spa treatment package 68€ - arrive in the late morning or afternoon, enjoy 1h spa treatment, light refreshments and siesta by the pool, optional sunset yoga on Sat eve

*overnight package185€ ( the complete package - arrive the night before for extra sunset yoga class & meditation by the fire, stay at one of the unique bedrooms at GAIA finca), limited to 4 bedrooms only

Early booking discount: Book and pay full price before 14th May - 15% discount

Group discount: in every group of 5 the 5^th comes free of charge

YOGA SCHEDULE May 2012

Urban Yoga - every Thursday 20.15

In May we will enjoy the great outdoors on an enigmatic rooftop in the old town. The sunset, the breeze on your face and opening your eyes into the night lights of Palma when shavasana´s over... what more to say.

This is a very unique opportunity to practice yoga in syntony with your surroundings, enjoy amazing views as the day turns into night around you.

FOR WHO This yoga class open to all levels available as drop in class 15€, please book in advance or to all our yoga bono holders.

WHERE We meet in GAIA at 8pm and walk together from there.

WHAT TO BRING Your own yoga mat, (if you don´t have any, you can order one from us), warm clothes and a blanket for the final relaxation

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER we have 5 spaces ONLY available in our GAIA yoga spaces on first comes, first served bases

Night & Day at the GAIA finca

25-26th May, 2012 - GAIA spa retreat & workshop

“Find your passion, whatever it may be.  

Become it, and let it become you and  you will find that

 great things happen FOR you, TO you and 

BECAUSE of you.”

Come and get inspired by the passion that drives everything we do at GAIA. Find out what is the secret of the fabulous GAIA cosmetics and spa treatments.  We are inviting you for a night & day at the spectacular GAIA finca - join us in the mountains above Andratx for unique body treatments, yoga and learning to make your own home spa products.
       
As always you can rely on us for a completely personalized experience - come as you please to stay for the night at one of the sunlit bedrooms or just join us for the treatments or product making workshop - it is your call!

RESERVATIONS (the spaces are limited please book in advance):
by phone 671 373 975, or at GAIA bathtime - Calle Corderia 28, Palma - 971 714 983

Fri eve 18.30pm, Sat 17.30pm
SUNSET YOGA CLASS & MEDITATION 1hr20min, accessible to all levels
Refresh your yoga practice with innovative poweryoga and vinyasa yoga sequencies. Learn how to use your breath to flow in and out of different yoga postures with lightness and grace to create more strength and fluidity in your body.
INTUITIVE MEDITATION 
Gain new insights into your life through meditation practice. Meditation as we practice it in GAIA helps to be clear, more confident and  be true to what you really want in any situation.

Fri eve, 19.30pm
COUNTRY DINNER under the stars

Candlelit dining experience with wine to wind down the GAIA way

Sat 10.30-18.00pm
GAIA SPA "master class" & treatments
Ease yourself into the GAIA spa time - learn how to prepare and administer your own spa treatments and beauty products, after the hands-on workshop you will receive
a signature massage or spa treatment from our therapist who will also show you how to use your new spa products for your family and friends. GAIA SPA master class is ongoing - every time featuring new products and techniques and you will achieve a GAIA certificate Level 1 with this first workshop.

Sat 11-18pm
GAIA SPA treatments
If you only wish to treat yourself to one of the GAIA signature spa treatments from our menu, our therapists will be available for bookings from 11am till 18pm.

Fri late eve, Sat afternoon

“YOU” TIME 
Slow down and take time for yourself in nature....treat yourself to healthy lunch, be pampered, lounge by the swimming pool with a book, watch the clouds, feel the mountain breeze on your face, meditate under a tree...the choices are endless.

Sat am (incl in GAIA spa workshop or Sat afternoon after 14.00 on request)
VISIT TO THE GAIA PRODUCTION ROOM & GAIA STALL
a real treat for for the lovers of the Gaia Natural beauty range – guided by Trudi, the originator the GAIA concept, Rosa will open a GAIA stall in case you would like to take some of the latest GAIA goodies home.

SCHEDULE
Fri arrive at 18.30 pm for sunset yoga & meditation, candlelit dinner
Sat   9-breakfast
        10-13.00 - GAIA SPA "master class"
        13-14.00 - light lunch
        13.30- onwards - spa treatments

        17.30 - yoga class
     

PRICES - consult us for group discount
*overnight package 185€ ( the full package - arrive the night before for extra sunset yoga class & meditation by the fire, stay at one of the unique bedrooms at GAIA finca, breakfast), limited to 4 persons only
*1 day package 128€ (day package includes GAIA spa workshop, light lunch, spa treatment of your choice, 45min guided meditation, sunset yoga)
*spa treatment only package 75€  (arrive in the afternoon directly for your spa treatment (1hr) and stay on to relax by the pool and a light snack in the afternoon.
*GAIA spa workshop package  65€ - morning at GAIA finca, learn to make your own spa products 10.30-13.00, light lunch included

Early-bird discount: Book and pay full price before 14th May - 15% discount