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PADI
Professional Association of Diving Instructors. PADI courses are often offered by resorts to certify beginning scuba divers.
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Panchakarma
These "five actions" of intense Ayurvedic purification induce the body's self-healing ability. Detoxification and cleansing strengthen and heal to revitalize and balance physiology.
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parafango
The combination of volcanic mud and paraffin wax is applied in this treatment to soothe muscle and joint pain.
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paraffin treatment
Heated paraffin wax is applied to skin to remove dead skin cells and leave skin clean and new, with a silky feeling.
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photo rejuvenation
This anti-aging treatment uses laser light to smooth wrinkles, diminish age spots, broken capillaries and rosacea.
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phytotherapy
Aromatic essential oils, herbal and floral extracts are applied in conjunction with treatments such as massage, packs, wraps, steams and homeopathy for therapeutic, healing purposes.
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Pilates
Joseph Pilates developed this total body conditioning system, which builds flexibility and strength through controlled movements and unique, specific exercise equipment.
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placebo
An inert substance or treatment that holds no medical value or impact. A phenomenon known as 'the placebo effect' takes place when the substance is administered and a measurable result or improvement is observed due to the subject's expectations of therapy.
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polarity massage
In this hands-on therapeutic treatment, the body meridians are lightly rocked to restore energy balance.
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portion-controlled meals
This technique is used in health and weight management programs for the purpose of defining a clear beginning and end to each meal; ultimately creating a positive sense of balance, routine and power around one's eating patterns.
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power walking (see race walking)
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Power Yoga
This energetic yoga workout involves a sequence of postures that flow into one another, building body heat and using mindful breathing, stretching and strengthening, while creating a calm, clean inner environment.
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Pranayama
Sivananda Yoga describes Prana as the subtle energy of the vital breath. Control of the Prana leads to control of the mind. Breathing exercises are called Pranayamas, which means to control the Prana.
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primordial sound meditation
This is an ancient meditation technique popularized by Deepak Chopra and David Simon. One meditates in silence using a sound mantra to achieve peace, balance and harmony.
