Embracing life at Golden Door Spa in Escondido California (Photos)

Ranked as one of the top destination spas in the world, Golden Door is a health retreat for your body, soul, and mind. At the Golden Door , the first day will provide an in depth interview with a fitness specialist who will refine a program that is just right for you. It matters not whether you are in your youth, your Autumn years or anything in between, each life cycle touches everyone, and it is paramount we understand the miracle of our body and the natural cycles, the body experiences.

No two people are alike, and no genetic code is identical in the make up of an individual, not even for twins. This fact is why it takes individual commitment to what you personally need to be healthy. The fitness specialists at Golden Door understand this and apply these principles in designing a daily routine that is not only healthy for you, but fun as well. Enjoying your activities will keep you active.

If you are one who has work, family and a business commute, that is all consuming of your schedule, you may feel as if there is nothing you can do to begin a program that would jump start your physical health and nothing you feel you could benefit from often enough to warrant a membership. What matters most is that you start somewhere, while you try different programs or personal exercise routines at home until you find just the right fit.

After experiencing the amazing physical and emotional benefits of the Golden Door Spa, I would recommend you consider making this your vacation destination this year. Becoming active has never been so much fun. My husband was teamed up with Nick and I was teamed up with Dean as our fitness guides for the week. Each of these professional fitness specialists were committed to tailoring a work-out that best suited our individual needs; for the duration of our stay as well as a lifestyle plan.

As the wife of a professional long haul truck driver, it wasn't easy for our fitness specialists to come up with a routine that would work for our lifestyle once we left the sanctuary of the Golden Door Spa. Nick actually became excited about the challenge of designing a very unique exercise program and rose to the challenge with success. Dean listened so intently to my frustrations of sitting for 14 hours a day, and the confines of space. As a result of her attention to detail, she spent time developing creative ways for me to exercise right in the passenger seat and in the bunk area as well. She showed me practical applications in the gym and provided me with a great work-out guideline that I can refer to daily. She also asked my husband to promise to walk with me every day, which was wonderful insight, as my husband always keeps his promises.

A typical day would begin with a walk or hike before sunrise, depending on your fitness level. Not that the statement “a typical day” would apply at the Golden Door Spa, but the idea of what a day on this health journey looks like and how best to describe it, is a challenging task. Upon returning from our early morning walk, breakfast would be served in our room, with just the right calories and nutrients tailored to us individually, for maximum benefit and achieving our goals. Then on to, Back Warm-ups, Gentle Yoga, Aqua Aerobics, and then a nice intermission for a skin care or massage appointment. Healthy vegetable broth and snacks were served daily prior to lunch and would keep your energy fueled for additional work-outs. You may desire challenging aerobics or exercise plans with low impact, either choice you make has a myriad of available classes to take.

My two favorite classes were in the low impact group. I tried Tai Chi for the first time and absolutely loved it. The instructor was effective at teaching in segments, so that you could learn to flow with the changing positions and steps without getting overwhelmed or confused, and his voice was very calming throughout the instruction. My most favorite class of all was Cardio Drum Dance with Suzie Q, who brought life and joy to a very unique, lively and fun-filled exercise practice.

Whether you are feeling stagnant in life, career or fitness, the Golden Door can open new avenues for your to begin anew. I am thankful for the opportunity to experience four of the best days of my life there, and it has impacted me in ways, that mere words cannot express. The best advice I can give is to embrace life by calling, 800-424-0777 to make your reservations and begin a journey of health and tranquility that will enhance your life today and well into your future.

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Linda Johnson is married with four adult children and six grandchildren. She is a former Editor ...

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