Wednesday, March 3, 2010

March MUDness--Day 3

The Club Mud fanatics were out in full force today despite some chilly weather (talk about dedication!)! We even had quite a few people celebrating their birthdays in the best way possible--covered in mud! Take a look!

Remember, if you're planning on visiting us in March, think of a unique and creative photo and I'll meet you in the mud!

-Serena and her crazy friends-
-Tianna sloughing off that mud-
-Birthday girl Saundra and her sister-
-Christina hanging out with Mr. Sun Face-
-Danielle with her lovely Mom-

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

March MUDness--Day 2

The sun came out today just in time for me to snap some pictures of our muddy guests! I was greeted by a gang of muddy monsters and I have to say, Charlie's Angels have never looked better! Enjoy the photos from day two of March MUDness!

-Julie and her muddy monsters-

-Cyrelle and her guest-

-Heather and her friends-

-Jennifer and her angels-

-Just floating-

Monday, March 1, 2010

March MUDness--Day 1

It's the first day of March MUDness and what an amazing day it was (we even found a mud monster lurking in Club Mud)! Thanks to all of our creative guests who participated! Good luck to all of you and remember, our weekly winner will be announced this Friday! Do you have an early favorite? Leave us a comment telling us who it is!

-Suzanne-

-Raquel being chased by a MUD monster-

-Muscular David-


-Lizard lady Fatima and her guest-

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Let the MUDness Begin!

March is just around the corner and we all know what that means----March MUDness! Throughout the month of March I'll be in Club Mud Monday through Friday between 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. to snap your muddy moment! Remember, ordinary photos won't do! We are looking for creative and unique, just like our grand prize winner from last year, Christine!

Photographs will be posted daily on the Glen Ivy blog for everyone to enjoy! At the end of each week, we will award a "March MUDness" winner two admission passes! Once we have four weekly winners for the month, it's in your hands to select the grand prize winner by voting on our blog. The grand prize winner will receive two additional admission passes along with two lunch vouchers for their next visit!

So get ready to get muddy and I'll see you in March!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Lymphatic Drainage & Organ Detox

Do the words "drainage" and "organ detox" make you feel a little uneasy? Well you aren't alone because I felt the same way. But after having heard the wonderful, healthful benefits of lymphatic drainage and organ detox, I sat down with Glen Ivy's Primary Massage Therapist Mariah Villalobos to learn more.

Q: What does a lymphatic drainage massage do?
A: Lymphatic drainage is a light massage with a powerful body-wide response. This slow, methodical massage kicks in your parasympathetic nervous system, boosts the immune system, and moves toxins and debris out of your body, promoting regularity.

Q:
What is the lymph system?
A: The lymph system is a special component of the circulatory system that is responsible for waste disposal and immune response.

Q: Why is lymphatic drainage massage beneficial?
A: The lymph system does not have a pumping system like our heart, instead lymph (tissue fluid) moves purely from muscular contraction and respiratory movement. Stagnation in the lymph system can result in a variety of health issues including edema, weight gain, poor bowel movements, and disease.

Q: What is Organ Detox?
A: Organ detox is a fabulous addition to lymph drainage, creating the ultimate body cleanse. It is a light massage, similar to lymph drainage, where the abdomen is massaged in a clockwise motion which begins the natural flow of fluids and relaxation.

Q: Who benefits from these types of massages?
A: It's a very positive experience to improve overall health. I'd recommend it for those looking to cleanse the body, promote weight loss, and boost the immune system, and also for those that have just started a new diet or exercise routine, for those experiencing poor bowel movements or suffering from chronic illness.

Q: What Glen Ivy services would you recommend?
A: You would want to book an 80 minute Custom Massage. Make sure that you communicate when making the reservation that you would like Lymphatic Drainage so we can place you with the appropriate therapist and also continue the open communication with your therapist regarding your current health situation and goals.

Make sure and stop by the Winter Lounge at the Hot Springs on Saturday, February 27 at 1:00pm to listen to Mariah go more in depth about improving health and wellness through massage .

Monday, February 15, 2010

Q&A with Author Phyllis Pilgrim

Author Phyllis Pilgrim will be joining us at Glen Ivy Hot Springs on Thursday, February 25. Join us at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Winter Lounge as Phyllis shares her amazing story. Until then, here's a little bit more about our friend Phyllis including her philosophy on life and three things she can't live without...

Q: What made you decide to write a book about your experience?
A: To better understand my adult choices and behaviors infuenced by the war years and to leave a legacy for my son and granddaughter.....it's a verbal history and memoir.

Q: What is your philosophy on life?
A: To have my doingness come out of my beingness that in turn comes from a place of love; to know who I am and live positively.

AWhat are 3 things that you can’t live without?
A: Love, friendship and positive work.

Q: Have you always been interested in Yoga and the spa atmosphere?
A: Yes since the age of 15 when my mother introduced me to yoga back in 1951, and the Rancho la Puerta experience for the spa experience since 1981, although I lived a wholistic life before that in both London and Barbados.

Q: What is it that draws you to yoga?
A: The completeness of the overall practices of body, mind and spirit interwoven into one harmonious whole.

Q: What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
A: "To do what I love" given to me by a doctor friend of my parents when I was 14 years old.

Q: Do you have a personal motto to live by or a favorite quote?
A: "May the beauty that you love be the beauty that you do, there are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the earth" - Rumi.

Q: What inspires you?
A: When ordinary people do extraordinary things ....and also The Dalai Lama inspires me.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Tasty Treats for your Sweetie

Valentine's Day wouldn't be complete without...CHOCOLATE! In honor of the day of love, Glen Ivy's own Chef Bill gave me one of his favorite chocolate recipes--Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles. These little sweet and savory bites of heaven are sure to make your Valentine melt!

Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles
(Yields 48 servings)

Ingredients:
1 cup Semisweet Chocolate cut into small pieces
8 ounces Neufchatel Nonfat Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
3 cups Powdered Sugar

Method:
Step #1: Melt chocolate over bain-marie and set aside. Soften Neufchatel in mixer and slowly add chocolate. Once combined, add cocoa powder and sugar and mix until a stiff dough forms.

Step #2: Scoop into 1/2 ounce portions onto a sheet pan and roll in desired toppings below. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Cal: 70; Fat: 2.5 g