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The “No-Tox”: NEW Acupuncture Restorative Facial at IO
01 Feb 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • wellness
Need an easy way to detox without the (Bo)Tox? May we present our newest facial, the Acupuncture Restorative Facial. Just in at our San Francisco spa, the Acupuncture Restorative Facial, is our newest addition to the IO skin menu. The highly-anticipated facial, needles and all, is here to stay. Before the launch, I had a [...]
Hips of a Hero: Andrea Maltzer on the 2012 Yoga Journal Conference
25 Jan 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • yoga
Where can you find the greatest convergence of yogis in January? The annual SF Yoga Journal Conference. This year we followed one of our beloved yoga teachers, Andrea Maltzer, to the conference. Between assisting MC Yogi and Amanda and taking Stephanie Snyder’s class, we paused for a moment to reflect on the biggest yoga party [...]
Which one is for me? Deep Cleanse Facial or Custom Enzyme Boost?
18 Jan 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • wellness
Are you a facial newbie? Or a regular in need of a change? Everyday at our San Francisco spa we hear this question, “Which facial is best for me?” So we’ve put together a quick guide to determine which facial is right for you. First, consider yourself lucky. Both our Deep Cleanse Facial and our [...]
Tibetan Singing Bowls of Beauty
11 Jan 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • products • wellness
We’re starting off the year slowly. Easing into the rhythm and feeling our way into the year. What’s the rush any way? To honor the silence and beauty in ourselves, we’ve been playing with our Tibetan Singing Bowls here at our San Francisco spa. Playing til our hearts content. The Tibetan handbeaten singing bowls are [...]
Yoga Student + Teacher of the Month
04 Jan 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • yoga
To welcome the NEW YEAR with open arms, I present our 1st yoga student + teacher of 2012: Leila Swenson, who teaches an all levels vinyasa class on Monday and Fridays at 7:00 AM and Wednesday at 12noon at our San Francisco yoga studio and Tobin Schiller, a dedicated IO yogi who off the mat [...]
Sealing in 2011 with love
28 Dec 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • lifestyle • wellness
Here we are: the final week of the year. As most of us are marinating in love, indulgence and happiness this holiday season, I wanted to take a small moment to seal in the year with reflection. What kind of year has it been for you? What will you be taking with you into the [...]
We’re in love: New In Fiore Masque Royale + Veloutée Lip and Eye Balm
21 Dec 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • products • wellness
Our latest skincare obsessions in our back bar (that’s code for our back of the house of professional use) are In Fiore’s new Masque Royale + Veloutée Lip and Eye balm. We just can’t get enough of In Fiore’s newest products. Here’s why. MASQUE ROYALE ($185) More than meets the eye. While the name includes [...]
Yoga Student + Teacher of the Month
14 Dec 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • yoga
To seal in 2011, I bring you December’s featured student + teacher of the month: Bridget Kavanaugh, who teaches an all levels vinyasa class on Monday and Fridays at 12noon at our San Francisco yoga studio and Holly Foster, a dedicated IO yogi who off the mat is a managing editor at an aquatics life [...]
My IO favorite things: Holiday Gifts of Wellness
07 Dec 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • eco-living • products • wellness
The season is officially upon us: the HOLIDAYS. This time of year brings heightened stress for all. So this holiday, we’ve scoured the earth for simple, beautiful, handmade nesting gifts for the wellness enthusiast. We’ve stocked our shelves with a collection exclusively available at our San Francisco spa. It’s our IO peace offering, if you [...]
Allie Edison’s Inspired Yoga Playlist
30 Nov 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • lifestyle • yoga
Getting on the mat during lunchtime has been one of my favorite ways to break up the day and greet the sun at its peak. This week, I took Allie Edison’s Tuesday 12noon 1-hour vinyasa class. Allie, who teaches Tuesday and Thursday at 12noon, brings a positive buoyancy and lightness to her classes through her [...]
