What: “West End, A Benefit Concert”

Londons “West End, A Benefit Concert” will stage will stage in  Cebu on August 2 and 3, 2013 in SM Theatre One and Radisson Blu,  respectively. (Source MetroCebu.com.ph)

Featured in  the concert musical is London-based artist, Filipina chanteuse Irene  Alano-Rhodes of London’s West End theatres and Cameron Mackintosh. She  will be in Cebu for the benefit concert musical. Among her repertoire  were Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, where she played  Gigi, Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar as well as both Lady  Thiang and Tuptim in The King & I in London Palladium.

For ticket prices and reservations:

Aug 2

Matinee: P 600 (First Level) / P 300 (Second Level, Gala: P 1,200  (First Level) / P 600 (Second Level)

Aug 3

Dinner Gala: P 2,500  inclusive of Dinner Buffet (regular rate per person)

For ticket  inquiries, please contact 415-8330 loc. 802 and look for Mercy;  0917-7222284 or check Facebook Fan Page: Ostara Event Productions

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Cebu: Ironman 70.3 Philippines

DATE

Sunday, August 4, 2013

ORGANIZER'S WEBSITE

http://www.ironman703phil.com

Ironman 2013 race route

(Map Source Sunstar Cebu)

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An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile (42.2 km) run, raced in that order and without a break. Most Ironman events have a strict time limit of 17 hours to complete the race, where the Ironman race starts at 7:00 AM, the mandatory swim cut off for the 2.4-mile (3.9 km) swim is 2 hours 20 minutes, the bike cut off time is 5:30 PM, and all finishers must complete their marathon by midnight. (Source Wiki)

History

The idea for the Ironman began as a challenge among a group of Navy SEALs who debated which sport was more physically demanding, running or swimming. The first Ironman was born in Hawaii in Feb. 18, 1978, when California triathletes John and Judy Collins organized the first endurance triathlon. The Hawaiian Iron Triathlon was a swim/bike/run event around the island of Oahu. The course revolved around the 2.4-mile Waikiki Roughwater Swim, about 112 miles (180 kilometers) of the 115-mile (185-kilometer) Round Oahu Bike Course and the 26.2-mile Honolulu Marathon (source: Ironman.com)

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Cebu's Featured and Best Spas

Over the radio I keep hearing The Spa at Cebu, and finally had the time to check their website. It's reasonably priced, and the place looked heavenly and relaxing.

And as I jumped from one page to another a thought occurred, why not research for the best spas in Cebu.

So here's the list I found:

(Source)

The Spa at Cebu

The Spa at CebuFeatures modern trends and rejuvenating spa services, The Spa at Cebu offers a great choice for anyone who seeks for a great spa to get pampered and enjoy refreshing, therapeutic body treatment and massage, with free use of sauna, steam and jacuzzi.

Price range starts at P2100 per one hour and 30 minutes.

The Spa at Cebu is available at the following locations:

#1 Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Road

Banilad, Cebu City

(032) 4120-888, 345-1777

The Terraces, Level 1, Ayala Center Cebu

Cebu Business Park

(032) 233-3777, 417-1888

J Centre, Bakilid, 165, A. S. Fortuna Street

Mandaue City

(032) 239-5420

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa With a unique 18th century Japanese design, village, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa features waterfalls, hot springs, mineral baths, a creek, dry sauna and steam room. Spa services include:

Facial treatments

Manicures and pedicures

Massages on beach

Body wraps and scrubs

Aromatherapy & Thalassotherapy treatments

Price range starts at P7715.

Located at Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

Cebu sales office: (032) 505-9800, Manila office: 844-5024 to 25

Body and Sole

Body Massage and Foot Spa

Body and SoleFor an affordable option, the Body and Sole Body Massage and Foot Spa is a great choice to go. They offer great spa packages and a wide array of value-for-money services such as:

Body scrub and body massage

Facial scrub

Facial detox

Diamond peel

Foot spa and relaxation

Rates start at P250

Body & Sole is available at the following locations:

No. 8 Zodiac Drive, Labangon, Cebu City

(032) 273-1057

20th Floor, Golden Peak Hotel, Gorordo Avenue

Cebu City

(032) 231-8900

Rosedale Commercial Center, Dona Rita Village

Talamban, Cebu City

(032) 416-8111, 09176888809

F. Cabahug Street, Mabolo, Cebu City

(032) 412-4388

Unit 12 & 14, The Arcade, ML Quezon Highway, Pajo

Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

(032) 341-4716

You may check these spas also:

Amuma Spacafe

Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort

Mactan Island, Cebu

(032) 232-5411, 492-0100Prana-Medispa

Ani Marie Spa & Salon

2nd Floor Zeraus Bldg., Camputhaw Gorordo

Lahug, Cebu City

(032) 516-2460

Au Revoir Spa Salon

Ground Floor, Cebu Business Hotel, Colon

Cebu City

(032) 256-1971

Prana Medispa

16th floor, Club Ultima Tower2 Fuente Towers

Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City

(032) 418-7777

Holiday Gym & Spa

Banilad, Mandaue City, Cebu

(032) 234-4791, 232-4828

D’che Spa Salon

Ground Floor Sykes Bldg., F. Cabahug St., Cebu City

(032) 422-9111

Hott Hedz Salon

3rd Stall JSP Building Cor. Gen. Maxilom,

Echavez St., Cebu City

(032) 238-6068

Space 2-B, the Boulevard, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City

(032) 233-7936

Home Sweet Home Spa 

(032)253-2285, 255-3987

David’s Salon

SM Northwing, Cebu City

(032) 233-4035, 236-2550

Skin Zone

Asiatown, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City

(032) 238-2795

Hollywood Nails Beauty Spa & Salon

Hollywood Nails Beauty Spa & Salon

Piazza Elesia Center, Unit A1, 2nd floor

Talamban, Cebu City

(032) 344-0867

Tony & Jackie

Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City

(032) 416-2678

La Esperanza de Masaje

2nd Floor Baseline Recreation Center

Juana Osmena, Cebu City

(032) 254-5265

Body Tune

Ground Floor SM City Cebu

(032) 231-8868

Keep In Touch

Baseline Branch: Juana Osmena, Cebu City

Jakosalem Branch: cor. P. Del Rosario Jakosalem St., Cebu City

Junquera Branch: GMT Building P. del Rosario

Colon Branch: Eden, Cinema Theater

(032) 412-9985

Startright Beauty SalonQueen of Stone Spa

Gen. Maxilom cor. Echavez St., Cebu City

(032) 516-9585

MCAA Skin Enhancement Skin Care Center

QC Pavilion Bldg. Gorordo St. Cebu City

(032) 232-0671

Queen of Stone Spa

St. Patrick’s Square, Don Ramon Aboitiz St., Cebu City

(032) 253-4453

Source: Cebu Reviews

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Spa History

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Earl Grey Tea

Photo Courtesy of Wiki 

The Earl Grey blend, or "Earl Grey's Mixture", is assumed to be named after the 2nd Earl Grey, British Prime Minister in the 1830s and author of the Reform Bill of 1832, who reputedly received a gift, probably a diplomatic perquisite, of tea flavoured with bergamot oil.[3] Bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia) is a small citrus tree which blossoms during the winter and is grown commercially in Italy.[4][5] It is likely a hybrid of Citrus limetta and Citrus aurantium.

(Source)

First Earl Grey Tea Brand

According to another source, Twinings, which was founded by Thomas Twining after he opened a tea room on the Strand in London in 1706, is generally acknowledged to have been the first company to sell the first brand of Earl Grey tea.

Photo Courtesy of DailyMail UK

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Yoga History

Photo Courtesy of Yoga Hub Cebu

According to American Yoga  Association no one knows exactly when Yoga began, but it certainly predates written history. Stone carvings depicting figures in Yoga positions have been found in archeological sites in the Indus Valley dating back 5,000 years or more. There is a common misconception that Yoga is rooted in Hinduism; on the contrary, Hinduism’s religious structures evolved much later and incorporated some of the practices of Yoga. (Other religions throughout the world have also incorporated practices and ideas related to Yoga.)

Types of Yoga?

There are over a hundred different schools of Yoga. Some of the most well known are described below:

Hatha Yoga: The physical movements and postures, plus breathing techniques. This is what most people associate with Yoga practice.

Raja Yoga: Called the “royal road,” because it incorporates exercise and breathing practice with meditation and study, producing a well-rounded individual.

Jnana Yoga: The path of wisdom; considered the most difficult path.

Bhakti Yoga: The practice of extreme devotion in one-pointed concentration upon one’s concept of God.

Karma Yoga: All movement, all work of any kind is done with the mind centered on a personal concept of God.

Tantra Yoga: A way of showing the unseen consciousness in form through specific words, diagrams, and movements.

Kashmir Shaivism: This Yoga system states that everything in the universe has both male and female qualities. In Kashmir Shaivism, these male and female principles form an equal partnership, so interdependent that they cannot be separated.

One of Cebu's premier Yoga studio is Yoga Hub which is located at 2nd Floor, Banilad Town Center, Cebu Ci ty. Telephone number (+63 32) 268-YOGA(9642). Email Address info@yogahub.ph. Website http://www.yogahub.ph

Rates and Packages

Drop-In -200.00

Yoga For Kids -300.00

Private Class -1,500.00
(maximum of 5pax)

10 Classes -1,800.00
(Valid For 2 months)

25 Classes -4,000.00
(Valid For 5 months)

Prenatal Yoga -1,500.00
(3 Sessions)

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Fun Facts:

A town in Georgia banned yoga in 1990

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