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Algarve, Portugal: Anti-stress Massage @ Vila Vita Vital

Posted on March 3, 2015 | Leave a comment

Long weekend in an amazing location in the Algarve,

South of Portugal: the superb Vila Vita Parc, part of The Leading Hotels of the World! Exceptional retreat to reconnect with the elements: blue for the sky and the ocean, and green for the beautiful gardens (bougainvillea, hibiscus and a thousand other trees, plants and flowers)! Bathed in an incredible brightness.

As I take a break at the spa,

I check out the “Anti-stress 50 minutes” massage done by Margarida. While I am lying on stomach, the therapist diagnostic all my old tensions and chronic contractions. She starts by getting the muscles and tissues of my back by so-called movement “Swedish massage”, more and more strong.

Then she alternates different movements: kneading, stretching, pressure, muscles friction and effleurage movements becoming stronger all over the back. At times that’s a little painful. But much less than Thai or Martine de Richeville massages!

To eliminate the pain and continue the massage

with higher pressures, Margarida applies to my back a hot wet towel twice. And my back, shoulders and arms muscles start deeply relaxing. I lightly dozed.

Change of position, I turn on the back for the foot massage with reflexology pressure and work on points related to the back and shoulders and those connected to stress, to extend the relaxation effect. When the massage is finished I’m half asleep! My upper back is much more fluid and flexible and I can again turn and tilt my head! Thank you Margarida.

An anti-fat miracle machine?

The spa has the Hypoxy, a “revolutionary” new machine for body sculpting, slimming and toning. Depending on your specific needs, the therapists of Vila Vita Vital can make you a program. From what I understand, the principle is to eliminate localized fat on the waist, stomach… (lower body) alternating high and low pressure to stimulate the circulation of blood to improve the removal of fat.

Do not dream: for great results, the Hypoxy program must be associated with a hydrocarb free diet to burn your old (buddy) fat. Forget bread, flour, potatoes, pasta, rice, and tutti quanti …! But the results may be quick, visible and lasting! Now I am convinced this machine was made for me (LOL!). If I have the opportunity to try the program, I’ll let you know about the bikini body! ; )

Informations

www.vilavitaparc.com & Vila Vita Vital

BEAUTY, HOTEL REVIEWS & DESTINATIONS

I was invited by the Vita Vila Parc and as always these are my opinions. Many thanks to the whole team.

Algarve, Portugal: Massage Anti-stress au Vila Vita Vital

Posted on March 3, 2015 | Leave a comment

Long weekend dans un endroit incroyable en Algarve,

au sud du Portugal : au superbe Vila Vita Parc qui fait partie de The Leading Hotels of the World! Retraite exceptionnelle pour se reconnecter avec les éléments : du bleu pour le ciel et l’Océan et du vert pour les magnifiques jardins (bougainvilliers, hibiscus et mille autres arbres, plantes et fleurs)! Le tout baigné d’une incroyable luminosité.

Aussi je profite d’une pause au spa

pour découvrir le massage “Anti-stress 50 minutes” prodigé par Margarida. Tandis que je suis allongée sur le ventre, la thérapeute diagnostique toutes mes anciennes tensions et contractions chroniques. Elle commence par chauffer les muscles et les tissus de mon dos, par des mouvements dits “Swedish massages”, de plus en plus amples et forts.

Puis elle alterne différents mouvements : pétrissage, étirements, pression et friction des muscles et mouvements d’effleurage de plus en plus forts sur tout le dos. Par moment, c’est un peu douloureux. Mais nettement moins que certains massages thaï, ou celui de Martine de Richeville sur les tissus!

Pour éliminer la douleur et continuer le massage

avec des pressions plus fortes, Margarida m’applique à deux reprises une serviette mouillée chaude. Et je commence à ressentir une forme de “lacher prise” dans mes muscles du dos des épaules et des bras, je somnole légèrement.

Changement de position, je me tourne sur le dos pour le massage des pieds, avec des pressions caractéristiques de la réflexologie et un travail sur les points en rapport avec le dos et les épaules et ceux connectés au stress, pour prolonger l’effet de relaxation du soin. Lorsque le massage se termine je suis à moitié endormie! Le haut de mon dos est beaucoup plus fluide et flexible et je peux à nouveau tourner et pencher la tête! Merci Margarida.

Une machine miracle anti-gras?

J’apprends que le spa s’est doté de l’Hypoxy, une nouvelle machine “révolutionnaire” pour sculpter le corps, mincir et tonifier. En fonction des besoins propres à chacun, on élabore un programme. Le principe est d’éliminer le gras localisé sur la taille, ventre et anches en alternant basse et haute pression pour stimuler la circulation du sang.

Ne rêvez pas: pour des résultats probants, il faut l’associer à un régime sans hydrocarbures afin de brûler vos anciennes graisses. Oubliez pains, farines, pommes de terre, pâtes, riz et tutti quanti… ! Mais les résultats seraient rapides, visibles et durables! Et je suis convaincue que cette machine est faite pour moi (LOL!). Si j’ai l’occasion d’essayer le programme, je vous tiens au courant pour le bikini body! ; )

Informations

www.vilavitaparc.com & Vila Vita Vital

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J’ai été invitée par le Vila Vita Parc : comme toujours ce sont mes opinions. Un grand merci à toute l’équipe du Vila Vita Parc.

Yeti Lightweight Down Jacket For Skiing or City

Posted on February 3, 2015 | Leave a comment

Skiing with style!

I was looking for an edgy versatile ski or outdoor jacket that takes up minimal space in a small suitcase, when I received this awesome black Lightweight Down Jacket of Yeti (above photo montage)! I sometimes carry it in my small handbag (yes!), when I go to several appointments without time to go back home in the day. You’d be surprised at all that my handbag may contain, LOL!

Chic casual piece I wear as well with Huggs, Converse or high heels (including my famous Sam Edelman, picture below). In town, this jacket looks like a sexy vintage “bad boy-seventies” leather jacket. Okay, I don’t go skiing every weekend, LOL! But during my last stay in Val Thorens, I used it on slopes and after skiing, with a T-shirt plus sometimes with a sweater or fleece only. Perfect match for me who can’t stand wearing many layers of clothes.

The slim cut is super comfortable and covers the top of the hips (and insulates from the cold) with great ease in the arms. It feels so warm in this ultra-lightweight jacket, made of “the first plant based Nylon in the world” and Crystal Down. North, the parent brand of Yeti, was awarded with the Gold Outdoor Industry Award 2013 for its “particularly innovative design and above-average product quality.” Did you know the German brand Yeti? Do you wear it?