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The Spa Site's Spa Video Store page is filled with spa-related videos in subjects such as Accupressure, Integrative Medicine, Massage, Reflexology, Spas, Tai Chi, and more. Below you will find videos the Spa Guide has selected that will allow you "visit" some outstanding, world-class spas as well as learn a about exercise, massage, reflexology, health and healing, tai chi, and yoga . The links allow you to order from Bigstar.com or Amazon.com.

wpe10.gif (21225 bytes)Spa Secrets at Home (1995)
Spa secrets from the La Costa Resort and Spa, a winner of the Condé Nast's Readers' Choice Award for Top 10 Spa Resorts in 1998 and 1997. Includes special baths, diet, yoga tips and aromatherapy. VHS, 50 Minutes

wpe11.gif (22630 bytes)Harper's Bazaar Spa Workout: Body Toning - The Greenhouse Workout (1995)
An intermediate-level overall body toning workout from The Greenhouse Spa in Texas, a winner of the 1997 Condé Nast's Readers' Choice Award for Top 10 Spas. Firming, sculpting, fat-burning, and muscle-building free-weight exercises. VHS, 52 Minutes

wpe15.gif (24220 bytes)Spa Workout, The - Stretching: The Stress Reducer (1994)
Shows how to reduce both physical and mental stress through proper stretching from the Canyon Ranch Health and Fitness Resort, awinner of the 1996, 1997, and 1998 Condé Nast's Readers' Choice Award for Top 10 Spas. VHS, 47 Minutes
wpe16.gif (24669 bytes)Spa Workout, The - Fat Burning Aerobic Workout (1994)
Low-impact aerobics for women age 30-59 whowant to increase cardiovascular fitness and burn fat. From the Canyon Ranch Health and Fitness Resort, a winner of the 1996, 1997, and 1998 Condé Nast's Readers' Choice Award for Top 10 Spas. VHS, 59 Minutes

Spa Workout, The - Muscle Conditioning: The Metabolic Booster
Muscle strength and conditioning through the use of free weights and Dynabands are the goals of this exercise video designed for women age 30-59, with the added bonus of increasing metabolism to burn fat. Hosted by Jodina Scazzola-Pozo and Rebecca Gorrell.

A Complete Guide to Practical Reflexology
Video guide to the technique of reflexology. Learn how different points on the feet correspond with specific organs in the body, and how, by massaging these points, one is able to heal more quickly and lead a healthier, more productive life. Presented by Dr. Melva Martin. 60 minutes long. 

wpe17.gif (21338 bytes)Massage for Relaxation
Intended for both someone learning to be a masseur and for giving yourself a massage. Techniques are plainly shown on how to relieve tension in neck, shoulders, back, hips, chest, abdomen, legs, arms, face, and head. VHS, 45 Minutes

Tai Chi: 6 Forms, 6 Easy Lessons (1995)
Tai Chi master Dr. Paul Lam demonstrates six of the most widely used forms of Tai Chi exercises in this instructional tape designed for beginners. Also includes bonus Qi Gong instructions. VHS, 100 Minutes

Yoga Journal's Yoga Practice - 6-Volume Collection (1996)
Complete set of instructional videos endorsed by "Yoga Journal" magazine. Includes "Yoga Practice for Beginners," "Yoga Practice for Flexibility," "Yoga Practice for Strength," "Yoga Practice for Relaxation," "Yoga Practice for Energy," and "Yoga Practice for Meditation."  VHS, 400 Minutes, 6 tape set
wpe18.gif (7141 bytes)Dr. Andrew Weil Collection: Eight Weeks To Optimum Health, Spontaneous Healing, Eating Well For Optimum Health
Improve health and harness the body's ability to heal itself with a complete, self-contained eight-week holistic program - alternative medicine, exercise, stress reduction, and nutritional supplements. VHS, 3 tape set

These titles can be purchased directly from BigStar.com or Amazon.com. BigStar.com or Amazon.com is solely responsible for fulfillment of video orders placed through these links. Photos courtesy of BigStar.com and Amazon.com

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