Health & Fitness

by: Sandra Mateu Exhale Mind Body Spa is known for revolutionizing the day spa business offering a complete transformational and healing experience to all guests.Exhale’s services embrace fitness, spa, relaxation, healing, beauty, nail care, waxing and retreats. They have authentic and multicultural programs that have positioned them as the leading lifestyle brand in the market. The staff of Exhale is comprised of highly qualified experts that provide their visitors with a peaceful and rejuvenating experience for an overall well-being. Exhale Mind Body Spas are located in standalone urban spas and central amenities in hotels, resorts, and residential hospitality developments. Exhale has experienced a magnificent response from the public over the last six years. The spas have earned many awards and honors including the recognition of being one of the top ten brands by Fast Company next to Apple, Afflac, and Southwest Airlines. You can find the Exhale Mind Body Spa in 17 different locations around the United States and the Caribbean, including the marvelous setting at the Epic Hotel in Miami, Florida. Their plan is to expand up to 50 spas that will offer the unique excellent service that only Exhale can provide. Experience a journey to inner and outer well-being.

By Sandra Mateu Start the day enjoying the fascinating state-of the-art facilities and accommodations of Canyon Ranch Hotel and Spa Miami Beach. This oceanfront boutique resort provides an energizing and relaxing experience characteristic of the acclaimed Canyon Ranch. A healthy living experience that includes exotic and flavorful gourmet cuisine, a pleasurable swim in the beach or dazzling pool, an invigorating visit to its fitness center, and a revitalizing trip to the spa. At Canyon Ranch an excellent staff welcomes you for an unforgettable experience in an atmosphere of pure paradise. If you want to start or finish your day on a high serenity note stopover the 70,000-square-foot wellness spa, the largest in Florida. Its worldwide known treatments include ancient, traditional, and modern therapies such as deep-tissue thermal therapy, Sole reflexology, de-stress Chakra ritual, and many more. And for a relaxing romantic encounter enjoy an inspiring outdoor massage. If you are looking for an energetic revival visit the Fitness center. An enthusiastic team of certified fitness experts and exercise physiologists will guide you through a plan prepared according to your needs. The hotel offers more than 40 indoor and outdoor classes, activities for young adults and kids, and outside activities like kayaking, golf, and tennis. Whether you decide to take pleasure in a one-day visit or stay for a delightful vacation, Canyon Ranch Hotel and Spa Miami Beach…pure bliss. For more information visit www.canyonranch.com/miamibeach

By Samantha Marie WHAT? The word yoga means to yoke or unify and through regular practice, a dedicated practitioner begins to experience the benefits of a unified state of consciousness, peace of mind and health and well-being. Yoga is an ancient tradition rooted in India that uses a special type of physical movement and breathing exercises as an entry to a healthy, strong and flexible body, a balanced lifestyle, an open heart and a clear, calm mind. WHY? By synchronizing the breath, body and mind, a dedicated practitioner begins to experience deep and lasting transformation. Whether you are interested in physical fitness, healing chronic injuries, or experiencing inner peace, yoga has something to offer you. BUT…. AM I TOO OLD TO PRACTICE YOGA? No one is too old to practice yoga. Pattabhi Jois, the living master of Ashtanga Yoga is 90 years old. There have been people who practice yoga and start at all ages and process of varying degrees of proficiency. The key to practicing yoga is not age, but rather an open mind and heart. I’M NOT FLEXIBLE, CAN I STILL DO YOGA? The Miami Life Center, welcomes all type of bodies. Yoga is a physical exercise that will help increase your flexibility over time. You do not need to be flexible when you start yoga, however, over time you will see your range of flexibility increase. Over time, the regular and consistent practice of yoga will instill a balance between both strength and flexibility. GET READY The boutique offers the best yoga-wear available, including Zobha, Be Present, Rogiani (an italian designer based in L.A. with gorgeous yoga wear),  Shakti Activewear, Prana, Thai Fisherman’s Pants handmade in India and I LoveYoga. You will also discover the new eco-concious yoga mats by Jade Yoga/Harmony, the full range of Manduka mats, Yogitoes/Skidless mats, and more along with their extensive bookstore. (At Miami Life Center you will find the perfect yoga class for your level, choose from Intro to Yoga Courses ideal for Beginners, Guided Ashtanga, Mysore Style Ashtanga, Restorative, Gentle Therapeutics and Jivamukti.) visit  www.miamilifecenter.com