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VICTORIA
Magazine July 2000 RENEW YOUR BODY
AND SOUL By Erika Mark
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Are you longing
to take a break from routine, to get in better shape, perhaps, or lose a few
pounds? Could you use a generous dose of pampering as well? Here are some spas
in wonderful locations that can help you jump-start your change to a healthier,
more relaxed life…. Mountain Trek
Fitness Retreat & Health Spa This intimate,
outdoorsy retreat, which accommodates just a small number at a time, offers
hiking for all levels in the spectacular Canadian Rockies, complemented by
spiritual programs featuring yoga and meditation. There’s a fully equipped
fitness facility, an outdoor Jacuzzi and sauna, and hot springs nearby. You can choose
from several different weeklong programs. Some combine hiking, biking, and
kayaking with yoga; others are intensive yoga retreats, with instruction in
hatha yoga, “yogassage”, and bliss meditation given by noted yoga master
Nateshvar Ken Scott. Also available are seven-night, women-only weight-loss
programs and physician-supervised fasting retreats. In winter, Mountain trek
offers a seven-night snowshoe and spa retreat. “And those who are too busy to
get away for a whole week can benefit from one of our three- or four-night
programs,” says owner Wendy Pope. A day at
Mountain Trek may start with a yoga stretch class followed by a hearty
breakfast, then a hike through breathtaking mountains or flowered-covered
meadows, with lunch somewhere on the trail, perhaps beside an alpine lake or
waterfall. Upon your return, you’ll be ready to soothe tired muscles with a
therapeutic massage and perhaps a sauna or long soak in the hot springs. Accommodations
are in a cedar lodge overlooking a lake. “It’s rustic with all the modern
amenities,” says Pope, “and all the bedrooms are private.” Guests at Mountain
Trek enjoy healthy cuisine, free of meat and caffeine, and low in sodium and
fat. For more information, call (800) 661-5161 or visit www.hiking.com on the Web.
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