Naked in the Desert - You've Got to be Kidding

Desert Hot Springs, CA, August 17, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Have you heard the recent dialog on the soap opera “The Young and the Restless?” Phyllis Abbott’s love interest Nicholas Newman has suggested that Phyllis take a few days to unwind at one of the spas in Desert Hot Springs. In real life one such spa that is bringing national and international recognition to Desert Hot Springs is Living Waters Spa. Living Waters Spa is rated #1 by TripAdvisor.com and is a “European-style clothing optional” resort spa.

Just what is it that makes a clothing optional resort so popular – why would anyone want to be nude around others? Spa owner Jeff Bowman explains:

“First, you don't have to be nude -- it is optional! Second, there are significant personal discoveries made during a clothing optional experience. These vary from person to person and can include:

-- Deepening of Relationships.  A frequent result of a clothing optional experience is that of a deepening relationship with your loved one. Simply trying a new experience together often creates a breakthrough and growth in the relationship -- especially when one or the other has been reluctant. We've also noticed that the reluctant one then becomes the one who can't wait to repeat the Living Waters Spa experience!

-- Body / Self Acceptance.  Our culture has been brain washed by the Madison Avenue fashion experts who tell us in picture and words what a 'perfect' body is like. How many times have you looked in the mirror and thought disparagingly about your body? Not enough muscle, undefined abs, too little breast, wide hips, or not enough hair, and so it goes. This experience puts you in touch with your body and you see that others are 'just like you.' Plus, you realize that the 'super models' in life are really not that pretty nude and the magazine 'centerfolds' are definitely airbrushed. Bottom line: you realize it doesn’t matter what you look like.

-- Body Demystification.  We all have a natural curiosity about the body. In the safe environment of Living Waters Spa the body is allowed to be seen and thus demystified. You see what the clothes are covering. The healthy discovery is made that bodies are similar and at the same time different. People are just like you.

-- People Acceptance.  Once people are naked equality takes over. You no longer judge or assess the value of a person by what they wear.

-- Creation Awareness.  When we go through life we seldom take 'time to smell the roses.' Being in a social nude environment (especially for the first time) causes us to become in touch with the surroundings. People never forget the first time they feel the air and sun on their entire body. The sensation of 'being alive' is heightened and the awareness of the world around is enhanced.

-- Communication Expansion.  There is something about being in a social setting with other naked people. It might be around the pool, in the hot tub, or even under the sunny sky. But regardless of the context, discussions happen – about all topics too! They occur more frequently and with far more ease than in a clothed environment. You may or may not like to talk to others, but a common exclamation made by those who visit Living Waters Spa is how friendly the others are.”

Please feel free to contact Living Waters Spa if you have any questions about having a clothing optional experience.  Who knows, you might see Phyllis there!  Living Waters Spa can be reached at 760-329-9988 / 866-329-9988 or www.LivingWatersSpa.com.

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