August 2008
August 10-17 • Yoga Week
Cal-a-Vie’s Signature Yoga Week offers an extensive variety of yoga classes to meet the different needs of varied guests. This signature Yoga week program and the Cal-a-Vie mind-body team has proven to be very popular with our guests and helped earn Cal-a-Vie’s 2006 Luxury SpaFinder Magazine Readers’ Choice awards for Best Yoga and Best Mind-Body-Spirit Programs.
August 24-31 • SuperFoods Week with Steve Pratt, MD
Some foods are good for you and some are bad, but are some foods super for you? Dr. Steven Pratt, author of SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life, SuperFoods HealthStyle: Simple Changes to Get the Most Out of Life for the Rest of Your Life and co-author of The Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients says ‘yes.’ Dr. Pratt will share with you which foods can drastically improve your life during this special week.
September 2008
September 7-14 • Pilates Week with Mari Winsor
Mari Winsor is one of the most sought-after trainers by some of the biggest stars and celebrities in Hollywood. A pioneering Pilates instructor, Mari has been teaching her techniques for more than 16 years. She has founded two of the most noted Pilates studios in Los Angeles. She has been profiles in numerous magazines including Time, Glamour, In-Style, Elle, Shape and more. The Los Angeles Times refers to her as the "Oracle of Pilates." She has written three books, including The Pilates Powerhouse. Mari has taken proven Pilates moves to a whole new level using her exclusive dynamic sequencing technique: a low intensity, calorie-burning workout that can help you lose unwanted pounds and inches.
www.winsorpilates.com
September 20-27 • Tennis Week with Gene Mayer & Kris Kluis
Enjoy Cal-a-Vie’s fabulous Tennis Week with world-renowned tennis champion Gene Mayer and Cal-a-Vie’s well-loved pro, Kris Kluis! Gene amassed wins over Connors, McEnroe, Borg, Lendl and Becker and has won 39 major tournaments including Masters Events at Wimbledon, The U.S. Open and The French Open. Gene has distinguished himself as one of the world’s leading and most sought-after coaches, and guests will have the opportunity to lift their games to new levels with daily clinics and supervised match play. Make your reservations soon for this popular week.
October 2008
October 19-25 • Women's Wellness Week
This week will feature wellness topics that concern women today: hormones, balancing life, stress relief, and renewal of inner and outer strength.
October 25-28 • Graphology with Lena Rivkin MFA, Graphologist
Personality traits reveal themselves through the linear and pictorial patterns in handwriting. Graphology offers a unique and powerful window into the psyche. Lena Rivkin's presentations provide the audience with the means to understand how the unconscious reveals itself through this medium.
November 2008
March 2009
May 2009
May 3-10 • Yoga Week
Cal-a-Vie’s Signature Yoga Week offers an extensive variety of yoga classes to meet the different needs of varied guests. This signature Yoga week program and the Cal-a-Vie mind-body team has proven to be very popular with our guests.
June 2009
June 14-21 • Mom & Teen Week! June 21-28 •
Bring your teen to Cal-a-Vie’s Mom & Teen Week featuring our award-winning program of fitness, spa treatments, fun activities and educational lectures - designed just for moms and teens ages 13-18! Make your reservation now for a blissful week of bonding and pampering! Special priced packages for this week.
Kim Kilway is director of The Pilates/Gyrotonic Studio, at The Houstonian Club, and a certified teacher in Pilates and the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®. A former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and professional dancer/choreographer, Kim toured nationally and preformed in musical theater before joining The Houstonian Club, in 1995. With over 20 years experience in the fitness industry, Kim has attracted and developed a superb certified staff for The Pilates/Gyrotonic Studio, teaching individualized programs and group training sessions to a diverse clientele. She won the hearts of the Cal-a-Vie guests with her genuine, friendly teaching style and is returning back by popular demand!
