Issue 14 - InJoy Magazine

health& wellbeing • • • •recognisethe powerof relaxation• More and more people are beginning torecognise the power of relaxation.Many consistently have a massive to-do listevery day and feel we can’t afford to slow ourpace, even though relaxation can increaseour stamina, calm and clear our thoughts andallow us to get more accomplished . . . and withmuch less effort.• Relaxation will restore and rejuvenate energy,repair the body by giving it the space tonaturally regenerate. Relaxation will improvefocus and stimulate creativity. When we are notso distracted by external stimulus we can hearourselves think and we are much more open tocreative insights.• If we are constantly on the go and not gettingenough rest or sleep we end up using most ofour energy just to keep going. We do tend topush our bodies past their limits and our mindsare always on the move—just ask anyone whohas an intellectually demanding job . . . heavythinking can be just as draining as physicalexertion.• Time for relaxation gives you a chance to relaxand regenerate, to rest and reflect, and in atranquil and beautiful surrounding one willmore easily replenish, both deeply & divinely.in touchreviewfirst-hand experiences of local healers, sessions & therapiesINDULGE IN ONE OF THE EARTH’S OLDEST HEALING RITUALSThe Kiva Spa has just entered its second decade of operation.John is now the sole owner and he has been expanding andenriching the Kiva since it first welcomed guests back in 2000.He built the sauna and the plunge pool himself and spent a yearrestoring the gardens and developing the facility. His very firstexperience of Spa was in 1964 when, aged 10, he learned to swimin one of the Roman Baths in his hometown of Bath in UK.John explained, “Kiva Spa is an invitationinto the sacred rite of ‘taking the waters’. Byallowing yourself to be deeply touched by thewater, the fire, the steam and the nature youdrop deeper into your being and reconnectwith yourself and the mystery of Life. Theinsidious thing about stress is that often wedon’t know that we are stressed until we startto de-stress. It’s not until you are sitting inthe sauna or lying on the massage table that you notice yourstressful thoughts, tight muscles and suppressed emotions.”While living in California John was introduced to the NativeAmerican sweatlodge. This has been one of his main passionsover the last 30 years, and hence the unique shape of the saunaat the Kiva. The Kiva is the magical synthesis of these energiesand combined with the healing hands of 25 massage therapists& 5 skin care therapists who make up their dream team at KivaSpa. Immerse yourself in hydro therapy contoured spas, thewood-fired sauna, oxygenated cold plunge pool, relax and benourished with a therapeutic and relaxing massage.Private Party After Hours Special... $300 for 2 hours for15 people (that’s only $20 each)For more info call 02-66844811 or go to: thekivaspa.com1 McGougans Lane, Mullumbimby and a 15 minute drive from Byron Bay• photographs from the Kiva Spa, a special place nestled in the heart of Mullumbimby... see colour ad on the inside back cover of this edition9injoy