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Glen Ivy Hot Springs Completes Four Year Enhancement Project and Announces New Chakra Signature Services Menu

CORONA, CALIF. - The 150 year old Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona, Calif., has recently completed a four year enhancement of the 11-acre historic spa. Famous for its signature holistic experience, verdant landscape and natural mineral springs, Corona's historic Glen Ivy Hot Springs has provided a therapeutic refuge for generations of Californians.

The makeover includes a complete re-landscaping of the property and massage facility upgrade. Additionally, the resort added a full service restaurant, a saline pool, a red mud clay mineral bath, a terrace with five private cabanas, a poolside bar with pool service, a lounging pool and the famed Grotto - a unique underground cavern featuring an exclusive steam and body treatment.

Campus Grounds
Glen Ivy is a subtropical paradise featuring majestic palms, cascading bougainvillea, and sparkling waters. The California climate and plentiful water sources allow hundreds of plant species from around the world to thrive. Over 400 trees inhabit the grounds including 20 varieties of palms and cycads. Other prominent plants include lavender, geranium, hibiscus, orchids, fuchsia, wisteria, varieties of citrus, and of course the abundant Strelitzia - bird of paradise -Glen Ivy's trademark. The thoughtfully planned campus has also incorporated and preserved many existing plantings, including two elderly grapefruit trees from the original 1880's grove.

Massage Facilities
With over 60 treatment rooms and 8 manicure/pedicure stations, Glen Ivy offers an array of world class skin and body care services. The relaxation begins with the short walk to one of four massage buildings. The pathways are surrounded by tropical plant life and provide an excellent journey for reflection. Upon arrival at the massage haciendas, a comfortable reflection lounge greets guests at check-in. The subtly lit interiors, soft music and the aromas of Glen Ivy's signature aromatherapy products combine to create a peaceful and memorable respite

Under the Oaks
Under the Oaks is a one-of-a-kind massage facility constructed near the back of the property. The series of nine outdoor massage rooms including a couple's suite are set beneath an ancient majestic oak tree. With an organic appearance the walls made of cedar are anchored by a common back wall with each room offering an impressive cascading water feature.

Café Sole
Café Sole is an upscale restaurant featuring healthy organic cuisine using seasonal ingredients from local farmer and purveyors. Featuring indoor, patio, and outdoor dining, the Spanish-inspired architecture pays homage to the adobe-style buildings originally built here by the area's first settlers. Café Sole offers an array of California-inspired, fresh delectables such as a selection of field fresh salads, pizzas, wraps, sandwiches, and burgers.

Sole Terrace
Offering the most expansive views of the 11-acre Glen Ivy facility, Coldwater Canyon and the majestic Santa Ana Mountains, the Sole Terrace offers a reflective respite. The large rooftop sundeck boasts seven private cabanas, lounge chairs and tables. With its panoramic views, the terrace also plays host to several private events and corporate functions.

Pools
Glen Ivy boasts 19 stunning pools including a lap pool, two small terrace pools and the Vista Pool offering spectacular views of the grounds. The Lounge Pool offers the epitome of resort living with rafts and a large pool deck complete with chairs, a bar and poolside service. The Saline Pool helps eliminate edema and detoxify the body. Three all-natural mineral baths provide exceptional purifying benefits. While stress is relieved by the natural heat, the minerals absorbed through the skin rejuvenate the body. Used for years to relieve sore muscles and treat the stiffness that accompanies arthritis, the natural waters are also especially rich in silica leaving the skin soft and smooth.

Club Mud
Perhaps the most popular feature of the Glen Ivy experience, Club Mud is an outdoor treatment area highlighting the therapeutic red clay mud mineral bath. Guests soak in the healing waters of the all-natural mineral spring and then amply apply an all-natural thick red mud to the body. Following the application, guests either can lounge in chairs and let the sun dry the mud or hop into the Wafa, a sauna-like drying room unique only to Glen Ivy. During the drying process the mud detoxifies the body while absorbing impurities. Guests then can use the outdoor showers to rinse and regenerate.

The Grotto
The Grotto, an underground cavern, plays host to an original treatment using a green moisturizing body mask. Guests take an elevator down to the cave. When the doors open, the dimly lit cave is segmented into three areas. At the first stop, an attendant applies the signature aloe vera and sea kelp mask to the body. Guests then move to a steam room called the Hydrating Chamber where the mask is soaked deep into the skin's pores. After the mask is absorbed, guests transition to rinse in a granite, multi-headed shower. The journey commences in the cool mist chamber where guests can enjoy fruit and water.

The GreenHouse
The last phase of the Glen Ivy enhancement project will conclude in 2008 with the addition of The GreenHouse, an enclosed glass and steel structure housing two new pools. The glass will be specially treated to offer protection from UV rays. The Greenhouse will preserve the lush tropical atmosphere indoors and provide a welcomed respite during poor weather.

New Signature Services Menu
The famous spa has launched a revolutionary new signature services menus focused on the seven chakras - the ancient Indian theories of energy balance. The "Signature 7 Services" are categorized by each chakra they target and are integrated in massage, body work and facials.

Chakra, a Sanskrit word for spinning wheel, refers to seven main energy hubs in the body where the 216 energy channels cross over each other forming energy spirals. The seven chakras are located starting at the perineum and continuing up the spine to the crown. Each chakra represents a color of the rainbow with red at the bottom and violet at the crown. For optimal health each chakra should be open and spinning at consistent rates - however, with daily stress and general health issues, chakras can become over or under active. Chakra balance has been linked to color, aromas, sound vibrations, levels of consciousness, emotions, planets, gems, herbs, planets and event deities. Meditation, aromatherapy, yoga, and spa therapies have all been proven to help balance chakras and enhance overall well-being.

Glen Ivy's signature menu utilizes a variety of remedies to help balance chakras and leave the body feeling renewed and refreshed. Among the Signature 7 treatment categories are:

Recharge
The recharge treatments are focused on the first chakra located at the perineum - the root chakra. A healthy root chakra helps motivate your basic survival instincts - in our society, earning money, paying bills and satisfying physical needs. An unbalanced root chakra is usually found in men and can cause greed, domination in relationships and other unhealthy behaviors. The recharge treatments are geared toward gentlemen and use earthy aromas to help stimulate and energize this area.

Rejoice
The second chakra is the sacral chakra located at the back of the pelvis near the belly button. Orange represents this energy area which is most affected by pregnancy. Rejoice are prenatal treatments aimed at balancing this area which governs the creative and emotion related energies. A balanced sacral chakra allows creative pursuit of artistic expression while an unbalanced version will cause mood swings, hyperactivity and depression.

Refresh
Refresh treatments use the color yellow and aromatherapy with scents like lime, ginger and bergamot to help aid in the balance of the third chakra - the solar plexus. Located below the ribs near the stomach, this chakra controls the balance of your energy with various activities. A balanced solar plexus chakra will allow one to make wise decision and feel content with the results. If this chakra is in turmoil it will cause some to become workaholics or make poor decisions that affect other areas of life.

Renew
Using the color green in a custom blend of olive, avocado and sage, the renew treatments affect the green chakra, the heart. This fourth chakra controls love and relationships. A properly functioning heart chakra will bring compassion, friendship, love and the ability to form positive relationships. Whereas, a malfunctioning heart chakra can cause jealousy, possessiveness, obsessive ness, and a domineering personality that make it impossible to manage friendships and find love.

Replenish
The fifth chakra is located at the throat and affects communication. The symbolic color blue is replicated as water in these treatments which replenish the body of water and moisture critical to optimal health. Replenish treatments utilize essential oils infused with scents like jasmine and ginger to balance the fifth chakra. An unhealthy fifth chakra may make one shy or uneasy while a balanced version allows easy communication and interaction with friends and family.

Rejuvenate
The sixth chakra located at the brow is tied to the color indigo. Utilizing purple herbs such as lavender rejuvenate treatments balance this chakra which controls spirituality and peace. When closed, this chakra can cause one to be unfocused and close-minded, while a balanced "third eye" can allow peace and a spiritual understanding.

Relax
The brow is home to the seventh chakra representative of the color violet. This chakra controls understanding and wisdom. When balanced it empowers and allows the energy and strength to deal with daily life. When unhealthy it leads to poor decision making, unhappiness and feelings of isolation. The brow chakra is stimulated by musky scents. Utilizing fragrances of frankincense, myrrh and sandalwood, the relax treatments help stimulate this chakra using aromatherapy and visualization.

ABOUT GLEN IVY

Founded in the late 1800's, Glen Ivy Hot Springs is the oldest known spa experience in California. Known for its all-natural hot springs and lush landscape, the Glen Ivy signature holistic experience has been healing guests for almost 150 years. Nestled in the majestic Coldwater Canyon, the 11-acre flagship spa offers all natural hot springs, mineral baths, a saline pool, three lounge pools, a lap pool, and Café Sole a full-service restaurant highlighting a seasonal selection of locally produced, organic cuisine. Glen Ivy's exclusive spa menu features signature treatments such as an outdoor red clay mud bath and The Grotto - an underground facility offering a distinctive steam and body moisturizing treatment.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Inc. recently expanded its operation by opening day spa facilities in Hermosa Beach, Valencia, and Brea, Calif. Each spa offers a relaxing atmosphere and an extensive menu of therapies based on the natural healing philosophy that has become synonymous with the Glen Ivy brand. For more information on any of the Glen Ivy locations, visit www.glenivy.com or call 888- GLEN-IVY

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