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<channel><title><![CDATA[Mbokoto Country Lodge &amp; Spa - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:13:46 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend to yourself August 2013]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/weekend-to-yourself-august-2013]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/weekend-to-yourself-august-2013#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:22:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/weekend-to-yourself-august-2013</guid><description><![CDATA[              This women&apos;s month book yourself and your girls for a weekend spa indulgence. Spend time reconnecting over a pedicure .... Indulge in a decadent spa lunch and exquisite Africology full body hot stone massage  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.mbokoto.co.za/uploads/1/3/1/4/13147441/4124987_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:600px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.mbokoto.co.za/uploads/1/3/1/4/13147441/8811694_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1067px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><p style="margin-bottom:1px;font-family:'Helvetica';font-size:16px;" dir="auto">This women&apos;s month book yourself and your girls for a weekend spa indulgence. Spend time reconnecting over a pedicure .... Indulge in a decadent spa lunch and exquisite Africology full body hot stone massage</p> </div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A journey to Healing starts 20 April 2013 @ Kuzorora Spa]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/a-journey-to-healing-starts-20-april-2013-kuzorora-spa]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/a-journey-to-healing-starts-20-april-2013-kuzorora-spa#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:40:23 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[meditation]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/a-journey-to-healing-starts-20-april-2013-kuzorora-spa</guid><description><![CDATA[Kuzorora Spa&nbsp; presents .. THE HEALING JOURNEY.The  journey of mindfullness .The journey helping you to focus on today, the present  instead of feeding on old hurt.The journey of&nbsp; learning how to listen to your  body and emotions and heal yourself. kindly visit www.healthspas.co.za for details,available from  20th April 2013.Wellness is loving your body, speaking to it and  listening&nbsp; to to it. Most of the time it does complain to you, but you  ignore.Talk to it. If it says i am ti [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Kuzorora Spa&nbsp; presents .. THE HEALING JOURNEY.The <br /> journey of mindfullness .The journey helping you to focus on today, the present <br /> instead of feeding on old hurt.The journey of&nbsp; learning how to listen to your <br /> body and emotions and heal yourself.<br /> kindly visit <a title="" href="http://www.healthspas.co.za/" target="_blank"><u>www.healthspas.co.za</u></a> for details,available from <br /> 20th April 2013.Wellness is loving your body, speaking to it and <br /> listening&nbsp; to to it. Most of the time it does complain to you, but you <br /> ignore.Talk to it. If it says i am tired, ask do you need a holiday , a rest for <br /> a day.What is it which is making it tired .What is it which is making a specific <br /> part to be sore,Is the stomach not well because you keep feeding it what it <br /> tells you it does not like?Is the knee sore or anckle sore because maybe when <br /> you go to gym you do not look after your joints...if you listen to the <br /> complaints....you may start to HEAL yourself...again you cannot listen to your <br /> body without MEDITATION..be still and listen to your body!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.mbokoto.co.za/uploads/1/3/1/4/13147441/5143402_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:640px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New year , New you.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/new-year-new-you]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/new-year-new-you#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:16:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[meditation]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/new-year-new-you</guid><description><![CDATA[ As we usher in a brand new year, it&rsquo;s a chance for new beginnings. Starting Meditation is a wonderful&nbsp;way to bring inner peace and awareness and an awakened mind. It also enables you&nbsp;to make conscious decisions. Thought before actions can only enhance personal growth, and a feeling of wellness and love. Wellness cannot be&nbsp;prescribed by doctors but is a journey whose path is decided upon by "u" &hellip;Make&nbsp;holistic wellness a part of your plans for 2013. Kuzorora Afric [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.mbokoto.co.za/uploads/1/3/1/4/13147441/5945281.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">As we usher in a brand new year, it&rsquo;s a chance for new beginnings. Starting Meditation is a wonderful&nbsp;way to bring inner peace and awareness and an awakened mind. It also enables you&nbsp;to make conscious decisions. Thought before actions can only enhance personal growth, and a feeling of wellness and love. Wellness cannot be&nbsp;prescribed by doctors but is a journey whose path is decided upon by "u" &hellip;Make&nbsp;holistic wellness a part of your plans for 2013. Kuzorora African Spa&nbsp;will be running mediation and yoga programs in January to help you set your mind for a successful year.&nbsp;<br /><span></span><br /><span></span>Kuzorora Spa Management&nbsp;</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Festive Season]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/celebrating-festive-season]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/celebrating-festive-season#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:18:21 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[festive season]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/celebrating-festive-season</guid><description><![CDATA[ Top 5 Tips to continue a healthy holiday and New Year1) Don't abandon existing healthy habits!2) Limit portions &amp; avoid mindless eating - Eat nutrient dense foods, savor each bite, substitute spices for fat, choose whole grains, and avoid white flour and sugar. Savor each bite!3) Get exercise - Exercise dramatically affects well being and stress levels. Schedule your exercise and stick with it!4) Take a break &amp; make some time for yourself - 10 minutes alone, time in nature, focus on you [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.mbokoto.co.za/uploads/1/3/1/4/13147441/6209435.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><STRONG>Top 5 Tips to continue a healthy holiday and New Year</STRONG><br /><span></span><br /><span></span><STRONG>1) </STRONG>Don't abandon existing healthy habits!<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><STRONG>2) </STRONG>Limit portions &amp; avoid mindless eating - Eat nutrient dense foods, savor each bite, substitute spices for fat, choose whole grains, and avoid white flour and sugar. Savor each bite!<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><STRONG>3) </STRONG>Get exercise - Exercise dramatically affects well being and stress levels. Schedule your exercise and stick with it!<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><STRONG>4) </STRONG>Take a break &amp; make some time for yourself - 10 minutes alone, time in nature, focus on your breath, or a full day African Journey Spa day can do you wonders!<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><STRONG>5) </STRONG>Get enough sleep- This affects your weight loss, your energy, and your tolerance to stress! This is how your body replenishes and rebuilds.<br /><br /><br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuzorora Moratiso Couples therapy ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/kuzorora-moratiso-couples-therapy]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/kuzorora-moratiso-couples-therapy#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:37:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[couples spa]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/kuzorora-moratiso-couples-therapy</guid><description><![CDATA[       Sometimes relationships suffer stress due to everyday pressures. Time seems to go quickly and conversation&nbsp; dries up as&nbsp;tension mounts. We at Kuzorora&nbsp;Spa&nbsp;encourage couples to go for dual spa session regularly to recommit&nbsp;themselves &nbsp;to open the channels of communication.&nbsp; A couples moratiso session typically starts with a small mediation session sitting on the floor in the treatment room, where the therapists perform a&nbsp;Moratiso ( loosely translated [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.mbokoto.co.za/uploads/1/3/1/4/13147441/2355105_orig.jpg?0" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1071px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Sometimes relationships suffer stress due to everyday pressures. Time seems to go quickly and conversation&nbsp; dries up as&nbsp;tension mounts. We at Kuzorora&nbsp;Spa&nbsp;encourage couples to go for dual spa session regularly to recommit&nbsp;themselves &nbsp;to open the channels of communication.&nbsp; A couples moratiso session typically starts with a small mediation session sitting on the floor in the treatment room, where the therapists perform a&nbsp;Moratiso ( loosely translated "to make to love again") ceremony.The therapists will treat you to dual body brushes and&nbsp;dual full body aromatherapy massage. They will prepare a bath ritual for the two of you&nbsp;with candles and rose petals infused with special oils. Refreshments are served to you and your partner finished off with a bottle of sparkling wine. When you leave you will be inspired and completely renewed. Remember&nbsp;relationships are strenghted by scheduling deliberate time to reconnect.<br /><SPAN><br /><span></span>The earth has power -life is about balance<br /><span></span><br /><SPAN>Management Kuzorora Spa</SPAN></SPAN></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breast cancer awareness]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/breast-cancer-awareness]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/breast-cancer-awareness#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:41:06 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[breast cancer]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/breast-cancer-awareness</guid><description><![CDATA[ Kuzorora African Spa's wellness team would&nbsp; like to encourage all ladies to take time to examine their breast for any lumps during breast cancer awareness month. Stress is a great contributor to lifestyle diseases so we would emphasise the importance of a balanced lifestyle. Integrate rest and rejuvenation to your routines. Statistics point to&nbsp; younger women&nbsp; being diagnosed with breast cancer. Here are some&nbsp; facts about the disease:  In your late teens and early twenties yo [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.mbokoto.co.za/uploads/1/3/1/4/13147441/6803321.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">Kuzorora African Spa's wellness team would&nbsp; like to encourage all ladies to take time to examine their breast for any lumps during breast cancer awareness month. Stress is a great contributor to lifestyle diseases so we would emphasise the importance of a balanced lifestyle. Integrate rest and rejuvenation to your routines. <br /><span></span><br /><span></span>Statistics point to&nbsp; younger women&nbsp; being diagnosed with breast cancer. <br /><span></span>Here are some&nbsp; facts about the disease:<br /> <UL> <LI>In your late teens and early twenties you have more lumps, bumps and pain in your breasts that seem to come about just because your body is growing.</LI> <LI>Lumps can form in your breasts due to hormonal changes during your period cycle and they usually go away at the end of that time of the month.</LI> <LI>In your late teens and early twenties you sometimes can have round rubbery types of tumors called Fibro adenomas and these are not cancerous.</LI> <LI>Fat Necrosis is a firm lump that can be formed by damaged fatty tissue and develops from a bruise from a hit or bump to the chest</LI></UL></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating African Heritage]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/celebrating-african-heritage]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/celebrating-african-heritage#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:01:35 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mbokoto.co.za/blog/celebrating-african-heritage</guid><description><![CDATA[African healing has been a part of life for centuries. For a long time this field has stayed only within the African Indegenous tribes through story telling or thorugh formal African Tradional Medicine studies. A new age has dawned and cosmetic houses like Africology have researched some herbs and designed new opulent African Products into the market.African potato is traditionally used as a tonic for fatiguerecuperation after a debilitating illness and to enhance your mood. The stems and leaves [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;">African healing has been a part of life for centuries. For a long time this field has stayed only within the African Indegenous tribes through story telling or thorugh formal African Tradional Medicine studies. A new age has dawned and cosmetic houses like Africology have researched some herbs and designed new opulent African Products into the market.<br /><span></span><br /><span></span>African potato is traditionally used as a tonic for fatiguerecuperation after a debilitating illness and to enhance your mood. The stems and leaves are mixed with other ingredients to treat prostate problems. Sotho people use African potato as a charm against lightning and storms. The leaves are used to make a rope. The tubers and leaves are used as a dye that gives a black colour, which is used to blacken floors. <br /><span></span>These remedies have beens studied and given rise to new product ranges like Africology. <br /><span></span><br /><span></span><br /><span></span><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>