Breathe in Stress Relief for the Holiday Season
Meet Kristine Huffman, general manager of Travaasa Austin and the experience director for both Travaasa properties. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and experience as a psychotherapist helping people achieve their peak performance, Kristine loves creating fun, memorable experiences for Travaasa guests. Here, Kristine shares her insight to reducing stress this holiday season and making the most of all the wonderful moments this time of year. “Whether or not you realize it, you carry around one of the most powerful tools for emotion control: your lungs. Most of the time, we don’t even think about the process of breathing—it’s automatic. But during times when you might feel overwhelmed or exhausted, you can tap into your...
How I See It: The Benefits of Yoga From Kate Winge
I love when our guests at Travaasa tell me they’ve come to “get away” and relax. It’s so nice to hear people taking care of themselves, and I believe everyone could benefit from taking time to rest, enjoy a beautiful place and eat good food. I don’t think enough folks today do. Of course, I also believe everyone could benefit from a little exercise. Different forms of exercise have different effects on the body. Many people enjoy doing yoga because it tones muscle, increases flexibility and reduces stress—not to mention, it also can leave you feeling much more peaceful. Why is that? What makes yoga different from other forms of exercise? There are so many reasons, but I’ll just mention a few. If you were to search for the “goal” of...
The Benefits of Detoxifying Spa Treatments for the New Year
The holidays will soon be behind you making way for time to rev up your metabolic engines and clean out your systems to gear up for the New Year. Both Travaasa Austin and Travaasa Hana have become the insider’s destination for boutique spa resorts that offer detox programs designed to rid our systems of four kinds of toxins: the body’s own waste products, dietary toxins like alcohol and caffeine, psychological toxins like stress, and environmental pollutants. Travaasa goes beyond basic spa services to offer therapeutic spa treatments that reflect a passion and understanding of the human body and the ability of natural elements to revitalize the soul. The spas are set in deeply relaxing sanctuaries that immediately put the mind to ease and the body...
December is Joy Month at Travaasa
With holiday excitement in the air, there’s so much to be joyful about during the month of December. This is the month to gather with friends and family, give gifts to loved ones and celebrate with beloved traditions. During December at Travaasa, we have a special lineup of activities to help you revel in the joy of the season. Tap into your happiness reservoir during a Chi Bliss fitness session at Travaasa Austin, or try our L.O.L Workout, which uses the power of laughter to enhance your overall well-being. In our Arts, Natural Ornaments and Centerpieces class, which is available at both Travaasa locations, you can enjoy the bounty of nature by taking simple, natural objects and transforming them into festive holiday decorations and beautiful gifts. During Joy...
Travaasa Has the Answers to Your #HolidayProblems
Is mall walking an actual workout? How do I fix dry turkey? I think I’m addicted to pumpkin spice lattes—what should I do? Fear not. Help is on the way. This holiday season, we’ve harnessed the expertise of our Travaasa experts to help answer common holiday questions and concerns with the launch of #HolidayProblems, a collective resource of tips and tricks designed to celebrate healthy living. “We have an outstanding team of health, wellness and culinary professionals at each of our Travaasa properties with extensive knowledge in each of their disciplines,” says Kristine Huffman, director of brand experiences. “They are great at coming up with fun, creative solutions that make it easy for people to live a healthy lifestyle and we’re excited to be...
Fall Wellness Tips
When warm, sunny days suddenly turn dreary and cold, staying healthy can be a bit more challenging. Stay on track with these tips for beauty, health and wellness. BeautyThis time of year means dry, cold weather—and as a result, dry skin and lips. Put some moisture back into delicate facial skin with our Replenishing Deep Moisture Facial at The Spa at Travaasa Austin. This soothing treatment uses neroli oil, organic jojoba and willow bark to smooth out parched, flaky skin. Even if you’re not taking a spa vacation this fall, make sure to hydrate lips with an intensive moisturizing treatment, and do your skin a favor by trying this do-it-yourself face mask, made from nutrient-rich tropical fruits. Health If you’re planning a trip to our boutique spa resort in...
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