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March 17 2009 - Article

Got Space? Get Yoga

If you've got the room, why not round out your salon's offerings by introducing yoga to mix?

September 29 2008 - News

Yoga Sandals Began as Pedicure Wear

Beech Sandal Co.’s Yoga Sandals were originally introduced to salons and spas as The Upscale Pedicure Sandal, a premium pedicure sandal with four toe separators that kept the toes spread as the polish dried. They evolved into Yoga Sandals as yoga practitioners noted that the act of spreading one’s toes to create better balance and body alignment combined with the support of the slanted sole into the ball of the foot provided great conditioning for the feet.

August 28 2008 - Article

Chopra Yoga and Meditation Move to the Spa

Bonnie Waters, founder of the 24-year-old Changes Salon & Day Spa in Walnut Creek, Calif., describes the ambiance as “two worlds under one roof” since her spa and salon fuses beauty and body therapies with what she terms “mind fitness.” In a rare offering for day spas and salons, Changes offers meditation and spiritual yoga instruction inspired by the practices of Dr. Deepak Chopra.

August 15 2008 - Article

The "Om" of Doing Nails

The downside of a full book is the toll it takes on your body. For those dealing with an aching back, tense shoulders, and tired eyes, relief may be found in yoga-inspired exercises that can be done in no time while sitting at your workstation.

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