The Sexiest Vegetarian… way over 50!


by Lucie

Just read this story lately. This lady, Mrs Mimi Kirk, has been named “The Sexiest Vegetarian over 50″ by a contest organized by  PETA Prime . Here she is : 

The thing is… the lady is 71 years old! She is healthy, fit, active. Feels no pain when waking up in the morning. Friends her grandchild on Facebook… Oh! Almost forgot: and she is vegetarian!
Take a closer look at her in this video.

Of course, would we drink 4 of her green smoothies every day, we won’t get her look, just by magic. But still… got to admit that her recipe certainly doesn’t seem to hurt! 

; o)

Lucie
Blog writer
and community manager
Spa Eastman

In the Green Travel Guide of Organic Spa Magazine


by Lucie

Spa Eastman is proud to be one of the 20 spas around the world to be featured in Organic Spa Magazine’s Green Travel Guide!

Here is an extract from Irvina Lew’s article:

« Spa Eastman, a 315-acre “country village estate” is located about 90 minutes from Montreal in Canada’s idyllic Eastern Townships.  (…)  From the onset, there was a moral priority to avoid chemical fertilizers and pesticides on the property and to reuse, repair, recycle, or donate furniture and viable goods. In recent years, the spa has made efforts that go beyond using and sourcing organic products. These incorporate sustainable development programs and have been successful in reducing the destination spa’s ecological footprint.»

You can read this review and take a look at the complete Green Travel Guide of Organic Spa Magazine, August/September 2010, by following this link. The Green Travel Guide starts at page 62 and Spa Eastman’s review is on page 70. Just enter the number of the page you want to see in the blank field at the bottom of the page; then click “enter”.

Lucie Octeau
Community Manager
Spa Eastman

Our New Websites!


by Lucie

For the past few months, we’ve been working hard to create new websites for Spa Eastman and Spa Eastman Montreal. Well… today is the Big Day!

By the end of this afternoon, our new websites should be all over the Web. Go take a look at it and take a moment to share your first impressions by leaving a comment to this post, if you feel like it.

The blog you are looking at is a transition only. We’re preparing a whole new version of this blog; you should see it next week.

You’ll also note a quick link to Facebook, from our Home Page. We invite you to join us there too and post comments or questions on our wall. We’re always happy to hear from you!

Jocelyna Dubuc
President & Executive Director

“Romantic French Escapade”


by Lucie

Spa Eastman is a “Romantic French Escapade”, according to journalist Kathryn Kates in her recent article on SheKnows.ca.

Here are extracts from her article:

« Forty percent of the visitors to Spa Eastman are men. (Owner Jocelyna) Dubuc says men are comfortable at the retreat because it lacks the “frilly” feeling of beauty institutes. Seventy percent of the guests stay overnight, and often, a week. Others, both local and from the Montreal area, visit just for the day and partake in a la carte services.

Dubuc says her mission is to make people feel good by promoting health and well-being. Spa Eastman offers local and international clients an opportunity to shape up and renew their spirits in an eco-friendly property that endorses sustainable development. The spa is committed to encouraging proper life habits and helping clients achieve overall lasting health.

“We really teach the ‘art of living’,” adds Dubuc, who says that Spa Eastman is the only destination spa in Quebec. “To be considered a destination spa, your cuisine must be fully healthy with no compromises. We have a fine wine cellar offering 70 percent organic wines. Also, we offer education through the kinesiologist, the personal trainer and the naturopath.”

Dubuc says that almost 60 percent of their guests are repeaters. “I feel we offer a European atmosphere with a French flavour that appeals to North Americans. There are no young children, so it is a real break for parents. I want people to leave feeling good, deeply relaxed, connected to themselves and seeing life differently.” »

Read all the article on SheKnows.ca :
http://www.sheknows.com/articles/815210/spa-life-1

 

Spa Eastman - for a real health spa vacation escape

Yoga: An Art of Living


by Lucie

Hello everyone!Nicole Dumont, during a Yoga class at Spa Eastman

Let me introduce myself as this is my first participation to this blog.

I have been teaching yoga for many years, and giving classes and workshops at Spa Eastman for 4 years now. And it is a real privilege for me to practice yoga as a philosophy of life in such an inspiring environment.

I have a full training in the Viniyoga approach, (word that means “adaptation”). This is why everybody can practice this yoga, without any risk of overdoing it. Over the years, I heard people say they quit yoga because they harmed themselves.

Viniyoga can be whatever you need because you start from where you are and the only thing that can happen is improvement!

What it does for you is priceless : you become more at ease with this body of yours, you lower your stress factor, your mind gets sharper, you learn to breathe properly, which gives you a lot more energy and adds vitality to your cells.

That’s why people say after only a few weeks of practice: “Wow! I sleep better” or “I don’t have this back pain any more” or “My capacity of concentration has increased”.

Yoga is in fact a 2 for 1 because the body and the mind are interconnected and when we rejuvenate the body, we are doing so for the mind. Better health and peace of mind certainly make us happier beings.

What works so well in yoga?

Well, we add consciousness to everything we do, we connect the breath to the movement, and so, we become more unified.

In the next workshop, taking place on the first weekend of June, you will learn postures and breathing exercises that will be useful in your everyday life. Also, some simple actions and attitudes to practice on a regular basis that will prevent accumulation. It will be a pleasure for me to guide you in your personal needs.

I hope to meet you then!

Nicole
p.s.: Next Yoga weekends at Spa Eastman: from June 4th to June 6th (click for details); also from July 30th to August 1st (click for details).

Spa Eastman’s lifestyle


by Lucie

Bonjour!Jocelyna Dubuc, présidente-directrice générale du Spa Eastman

Since we created this blog two years ago, you’ve had a chance to get to know Spa Eastman better. You have had the chance to learn more about our passions, about our team… in a way that a simple website can not show.

Today, I am deeply happy to share something else with you.

The photos included in this presentation were taken during our first Fidelity Weekend last October. Profesional photograph Daniel Choinière took these beautiful pictures.

I hope you enjoy this little moment of relaxation…


Jocelyna Dubuc
President and General Director

p.s.: don’t forget to become a Fan of our Facebook page! www.facebook.com/WelcomeToSpaEastman
p.p.s.: you can also follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Spa_Eastman

A healthy & happy new year!


by Lucie

Photo: www.danielchoiniere.comPhoto: www.danielchoiniere.com

Named among World’s Top-10 Spas for Best Environmental Practices


by Lucie

SpaFinder Inc, the global spa resource, has announced that Spa Eastman has been named among the top-10 best spas in the world for “Best Environmental Practices” in its seventh-annual SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards. Based on votes submitted by readers of SpaFinder publications, including Spafinder.com, the awards represent the most comprehensive consumer assessment of the global spa market available today. Over 360,000 votes were cast for favorite spas by continent, country, region and across 27 categories. Voters were asked to only cast ballots for stay spas they’ve personally visited within the past three years.

Spa Finder's Readers Choice Award

“After seven years of enthusiastic consumer participation, our Readers’ Choice Awards have become the industry’s premier award program – the spa world’s answer to the Academy Awards,” said SpaFinder, Inc. President Susie Ellis. “Now that there are roughly 15,000 hotel, resort and destination spas operating worldwide, for Spa Eastman to be singled out by our readers is a tremendous honor.”


Spa Eastman and Sustainable Development: A Natural Alliance!
“The challenge of sustainable development now goes far beyond organic gardening. In the last few years, our management and operations have been closely examined. As a result, several changes have been implemented and we are especially committed to pursuing these efforts to lessen our ecological footprint. It’s part of our mission” says President Jocelyna Dubuc.

Spa Eastman’s waste management program diverts over 23 metric tons from landfills, which represents an 81% recycling rate. The implementation of the 3RV (reduction, reinvestment, recycling & validation) is done systematically and the results are two-fold. Spa Eastman has adopted a program aiming on a constant evolution towards the achievement of balance in environmental, social and economic issues. It is based on 140 specific actions and has 24 objectives linked to sustainable development: greenhouse gas reduction, reinvestment, community, ethics and economic development.

Since its opening 32 years ago, Spa Eastman has gained international recognition for its commitment to promoting sound life habits in order to improve clients’ overall, long-lasting health. It’s an original and unique facet of sustainable development that we are all really proud of!

Lucie
Blog writer

Quick Tip #1 – From our Fitness Team


by Lucie

During your day at work, take time for a real break: for instance, stop a few minutes, close your eyes and breath slowly.

It will help you increase your concentration and decrease your stress!

Sarah & Bruno-Pierre
Fitness/Kine Team

Spa Eastman Montreal rejuvenates!


by Lucie

At the end of last summer, Spa Eastman Montréal took advantage of major renovations to revamp its services and its overall approach. Here it is, for you to enjoy!

Spa Eastman Montréal 

Spa Eastman Montreal, on Sherbrooke Street, was one of the first urban spas to hit the scene in down town Montreal almost 20 years ago today. Situated on the 16th floor of an office building, it offers renewal right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the busy metropolitan. This summer major investments made it possible for Spa Eastman to receive an exceptional makeover adapted to its unique location and inspired by elements of nature characteristic of Spa Eastman in the Eastern Townships.

Spa Eastman Montréal

An innovative design concept brings together elements of the city and the country thus giving Spa Eastman Montreal an undeniable urban atmosphere that is also soothing. How? You ask! By using the magnificent view overlooking Mount Royal as a focal point!

Spa Eastman Montréal

As well as offering massage therapy, beauty and body treatments as it always has, Spa Eastman Montreal is taking advantage of this change to broaden its range of services and move even closer to the essence of Spa Eastman’s mission in the process. You will now be able to consult with naturopaths, nutritionists and kinesiologist/personal trainers in order to follow up on weight-loss and/or fitness programs started during a stay at Eastman.

Spa Eastman Montréal

Spa Eastman Montreal’s rejuvenation also highlights Nathalie Roy’s arrival in Montreal. She has been at the helm of Spa and Fitness Development for ten years and is very proud to integrate those new services into Montreal’s concept. “Well-being starts, first and foremost, with relaxation, physical activity and proper nutrition. Now Spa Eastman Montreal can offer all of this. More than ever we are truly an extension of what Spa Eastman has been offering since 1977!” said Nathalie on the re-opening day.

Spa Eastman Montréal

Enjoy!

Lucie
Blog writer forever in love with Spa Eastman!