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Forbes
19-05-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Beyond The Spa: Canyon Ranch's Holistic Approach To Health And Wellness
Beyond the mat and the spa, Canyon Ranch, the venerable 46-year-old wellness brand, extends its offerings to energy healing and Ayurvedic modalities. It's no secret that Canyon Ranch, the venerable wellness outpost founded in 1979 by Melvin and Enid Zuckerman alongside Jerrold Cohen, is a pioneer in integrative well-being. These days, the 45-year-old Tuscon destination, located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, alongside its sister property in Lenox, Massachusetts blends cutting-edge health and medical practices with ancient healing traditions. And while bread-and-butter offerings like massages, facials (Biologique Recherche, Augustinus Bader) and a wealth of outdoor activities remain, it's the resort's one-of-a-kind, holistic programming that truly sets it apart. To deepen self-awareness, Metaphysical Services offers an array of transformative practices. Astro-Gemology pairs your astrological chart with gemstones believed to amplify your personal strengths. Ideal for travel or relocation, Astrocartography overlays your birth chart onto a global map, revealing locations that align with your astrological energy. And there's Vedic Palmistry —an ancient Indian practice, interprets the lines, markings, and topography of your hands to offer insights into your path and purpose. For those seeking deeper spiritual guidance, Tarot and Angel Card Readings provide insights, ecouragment and clarity regarding the past, present, and future. Meanwhile, Clairvoyant Readings provide clarity and insight into personal transitions, helping you navigate life's changes with greater ease. Reiki — a Japanese practice dating back to the 1920s — channels energy to clear blockages and restore balance. For deeper spiritual guidance, Tarot and Angel Card Readings offer encouragement and clarity about the past, present, and future. Additionally, the immersive Soul Journey (available at both locations) combines guided sound therapy, neuro-acoustic beds, and meditation to help you achieve deep clarity and insight. Rooted in time-honored traditions, Canyon Ranch's Eastern Therapies program draws on centuries-old healing practices from India, Thailand, and Japan. At the heart of these offerings is Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine developed over 5,000 years ago. Derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (knowledge), Ayurveda encompasses herbal remedies, massage, yoga, meditation, and cleansing rituals. A standout treatment is the 90-minute Udvartana, which blends heat-activated, exfoliating herbs with rhythmic lymphatic massage to stimulate circulation, support detoxification, release toxins, and aid in weight loss. Canyon Ranch leans in on Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system developed over 5,000 years ago. Ashiatsu, a pressurized barefoot massage technique where therapists use their feet to apply pressure targets tight muscles, stimulates circulation, and encourages deep relaxation. Inspired by Thai healing methods, the Muscle Melt for Road Warriors combines warm compressions and stretching to ease muscle stiffness — making it an ideal treatment for weary travelers and athletes. Or opt for Reflexology whose pressure points on the feet correspond to various organs in the body, promoting better circulation and relaxation. Rooted in Japanese tradition, Shiatsu applies pressure along specific energy pathways to balance the body's yin and yang, enhancing vitality. Similarly, Thai Massage uses slow, rhythmic movements and stretches to improve flexibility, leaving you feeling fully rejuvenated. A floating sound bath uses sound waves from quartz bowls and gongs offers relaxation and promote a sense of calm. Featuring a trio of energy-focused treatments, the summer Sanctuary Series includes Healing Energy working through the chakras to release stress and fatigue; Chakra Recharge utilizing semi-precious stones and grounding foot rituals to promote clarity; and Elemental Reiki tapping into the energies of earth, air, water, and sun to help guests recenter and restore balance. In the Berkshires, the aptly-titled Summer Solstice Discovery Week (June 19-25th) offers yoga, forest bathing, floating sound meditation, and a drumming circle paired with bhastrika pranayama (fiery 'bellows breath') to awaken and clear the mind. Or wind down with a refreshing, private rain-barrel shower in the woods. To eat are healthful meals highlighting organic, locally sourced produce, grass-fed beef, and sustainably sourced seafood. That's not all: this June in partnership with the James Beard Foundation you'll find visiting chefs like Sean Brock (June 19th) and Suzanne Cupps (September 18th) whose open-air sunset dinners are set against the backdrop of the Gilded Age estate.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Canyon Ranch Unveils Its "Summer in Session" Wellness Series and James Beard Foundation Dining Events in the Berkshires
The resort's upcoming schedule features exclusive James Beard Foundation dinners, luxury outdoor spa and wellness experiences along with weekly programming featuring guest stars including Deepak Chopra, Kira Stokes, Courteney Fisher of Fit with Coco, Amy Grant and more LENOX, Mass., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Canyon Ranch, the legendary wellness experience and hospitality company, today unveiled its most comprehensive summer programming series in the resort's storied history, which runs from June to September 2025 at its Berkshires location, that was recently rated the #1 Spa Resort in New England by the esteemed Michelin Travel Guide. See the full summer calendar here. As part of this extended lineup, dubbed "Summer in Session," Canyon Ranch has partnered with the James Beard Foundation to host four of the country's most highly awarded chefs for intimate sunset dinners on the great lawn of its Gilded Age estate in the New England countryside. Canyon Ranch's James Beard Foundation Chef Supper Series Schedule: June 19: Chef Sean BrockJames Beard Award winner "Best Chef Southeast" 2010 July 18: Chef Mike BagaleJames Beard Award winner "Outstanding Restaurant" as Executive Chef of Michelin three-star Alinea, 2016 August 21: Chef Charlie MitchellJames Beard Award winner "Best Chef New York State" 2024 September 18: Chef Suzanne CuppsJames Beard Award "Best Chef New York State" Award semifinalist 2025 "This summer is poised to be an unforgettable season of inspiration, adventure, joy and experience at Canyon Ranch in Lenox," said Mark Rivers, CEO of Canyon Ranch. "With its beautiful setting and grounds in the Berkshires, Canyon Ranch is a special home for outdoor adventure, spa renewal and dimensions of wellness – body, mind and spirit. We've curated this unique lineup to give our guests lifelong memories and transformative moments, alongside a host of new investments, fresh programs and services that are filled with wow and wonder." As part of Summer in Session, new luxury outdoor spa and wellness experiences will include Yoga & Fire (meditation and fire rituals), summer sound healing, aerial yoga in the forest, luxury outdoor canopies for private tea + tarot readings and spa treatments, private rain barrel showers in the forest, Appalachian Trail hikes, outdoor fitness on the great lawn and more. Themed programming varies each week of the summer and includes special events and experiences such as Wild & Well Adventure Days, Summer Beauty Glow-ups and All-You-Can-Spa days. The resort is also hosting exclusive retreats with guest experts and celebrities such as mental and spiritual health guru and best-selling author Deepak Chopra, health and wellness expert Kira Stokes, and fitness expert and personality Courteney Fisher, creator of Fit with Coco. Grammy award-winning artist Amy Grant will also perform an intimate concert in July. Additional special guests will be announced in the coming weeks. Download Summer in Session photos here. Booking for Canyon Ranch summer stays is now open at Guests can also inquire by phone: 866-494-9279. About Canyon RanchSince its founding in 1979, Canyon Ranch has been the global innovator and market-maker in destination wellness experiences, inspiring guests to pursue a lifetime of well-being. A visit to a Canyon Ranch Resort is unique for each guest and each stay, with over 1,500 services drawing from ancient wisdom and modern technology. Guided by world-class experts across the broadest range of offerings in the hospitality segment – including nutrition, health & performance, spa & beauty, fitness, mental health, spirituality, and more – guests gain personal insight, skills, and motivation that lead to lasting personal transformation and enrichment. With resorts in Tucson, Arizona and Lenox, Massachusetts; a retreat in Woodside, California and North America's largest day spa in Las Vegas, Nevada (Canyon Ranch Spa at The Venetian), Canyon Ranch properties are annually ranked among the best in the world, noted for warm hospitality, luxurious spas, nutritious cuisine, and awe-inspiring settings. The first Canyon Ranch Wellness Club and Spa opened in Fort Worth in 2023, and a new destination resort and residential community will open in the Austin area in 2026. For more information, visit or @canyonranch on Instagram. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Canyon Ranch
