Daniela Pranjic, Manager at Paradisus Palma Real’s acclaimed YHI Spa

January and the early part of a new year are when the majority of people tend to make resolutions for the coming year, not surprisingly most resolutions have to do with one’s health.  I wanted to share some tips for staying healthy and renewing the body during the winter months, but it is also very important to focus on resolving unhealthy habits throughout the year. 

One of the most simple ways to improve health is drinking green tea.  According to Web MD, green tea has potential to fight cancer and heart disease, can lower cholesterol, burn fat, prevent diabetes and stroke, and stave off dementia.

Paradisus offers a Green Tea Body Scrub to cleanse and detox your body.  The green tea stimulates the immune system and protects the body from aging inwardly by delivering antioxidants, the Green Tea Body Scrub also cleanses and hydrates the body.  I also would recommend trying the Abhyanga Ayurvedic Massage at Paradisus; the rhythmic and deeply relaxing massage moves the “prana” which stimulates the body’s vital energy. 

YHI Spa at Paradisus Palma Real, The Reserve

There are easy treatments to replicate an invigorating scrub with items in one’s home.  A simple body scrub for the shower made by mixing bath salt or brown sugar with body cream, exfoliating and rinsing.  The scrub helps hydrate dry skin during the cold, winter months. 

I definitely suggest relaxing with a cup of green tea after the home treatment.  Surprisingly the antioxidants in green tea are actually more powerful than those found in Vitamin C.  

In addition to drinking tea for the health benefits, another healthy option for antioxidants is consuming mushrooms.  According to the World’s Healthiest Foods the relatively inexpensive button mushrooms provide as much or even more antioxidants than their costly cousins.  I think steamed mushrooms are delicious and they are very healthy, eating them raw is also a healthy way to consume them. 

Eco Spa Cabin, YHI Spa

So if getting down to Paradisus right now isn’t an option, definitely start drinking green tea, eating steamed mushrooms and trying an at home body scrub.

Mayan wedding ceremonies are filled with love and a deep-rooted respect for life

In this current fast passed traditional world, people are looking to add a deeper meaning to their lives and personal relationships. The unique experience of reuniting with nature and each other is a very passionate and spiritual experience. Mayan weddings are deeply moving ceremonies that remind us of an age-old universal force and sacred metaphors that people can still connect with today.

The Mayan Wedding Ritual is based in the Maya’s connection with the universe and their gods, and connected to ancient Mayan ceremonial wedding rites which is described in their sacred book the Popol Vuh

Your Paradisus Riviera Cancun Mayan ceremony is perfect for the bride and groom who desire something truly spiritual and non traditional for their wedding group celebration. Consider reconnecting with your loved one in a unique vow renewal, or perhaps you desire an intimate wedding for two. No mater size o your wedding group is, our local Mayan Shaman will perform your special Mayan wedding ceremony, filled with ancient Mayan mysticism and wisdom.

Celebrated at our sacred ceremonial site at Paradisus Riviera Cancun ,the bride and groom are presented to the seven directions: the four winds (north, south, east, west), up to the superior cosmic energy (masculine), down to Mother Earth (feminine) and inside to their hearts of the superior being. Flowers of the four Mayan colors are used are used to represent the four corners: white (representing North), red (East), yellow (South), and violet (West).

After the presentation of the couple, all guests present will proceed to the center of the circle. One by one each will offer a special blessing, a song, or a personal message to the couple. This makes the ceremony uniquely personal .The couple shares with each other whatever comes from their hearts, or whatever personal vows they have prepared. During this time rings are exchanged as symbols of the union. The group jointly gives thanks to all the directions, and they are considered husband and wife

Your Spiritual Mayan Wedding at Paradisus Riviera Cancun includes.

The Mayan Wedding Package – from $1,000 USD*

• Purified Wedding Location
• Special handmade altar done by our Mayan Priest
• Mayan Priest (Ha Men)
• Pre-Hispanic Mayan Music (Huch Ben Paax)
• Bridal bouquet with roses or tropical flowers
• Grooms Boutonniere matching bridal bouquet
• Paradisus Wedding Cake (your choice of Vanilla or Chocolate)
• 1 Bottle of domestic Champagne for the wedding toast
• Sound system with microphone
• Romantic turn-down service during your stay
• In-room bottle of domestic Red or White Wine or Champagne on the night of the Ceremony for the Couple
• 10% Discount on Spa Services for the Couple
• The expertise of our Romance Specialist, to help you plan all details to perfection
• Late Check-out for the Couple until 4pm (Subject to availability)

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Paradisus Punta Cana has spectacular gardens and is set amidst a tropical mangrove. It has a warm and welcoming tropical Caribbean feel that you will notice from the moment you walk into the spectacular lobby and are greeted with the warm smiles of the staff.

Multiple villas are dotted threw the property and the choice is yours if you want a tropical garden retreat or a spectacular ocean villa retreat.

The beach is one of the best in the Dominican Republic with a deep powder white sand beach and a clear shallow entry to spectacular clear aqua waters.

Tropical Gardens at Paradisus Punta Cana

Paradisus Palma Real is a regal and impressive resort for those of discriminating taste. Once you enter the lobby of marble floors, golden statues and avant-garde furnishings you will know you have found your paradise.

One glance down the open staircase towards the plaza colonial will give way to the spectacular ocean view and palm tree line beach. Smaller and intimate Paradisus Palma Real will surprise you with its high end chef inspired restaurants and Las Vegas style shows.

Both resorts offer a Reserve section, Gabi Club, Family concierge and Royal service.

You will love them both, come for two weeks and stay one week at each resort.

Breathtaking views at Paradisus Palma Real

Paradisus Palma Real and Paradisus Playa Conchal were published on the Away Network’s website as two of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world. We are honored to be selected and invite you to read the articles.

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