AN INTERVIEW WITH Dr.ssa CARLA AGHITO
How the "Prana Health Spa" was born
My experience began a few years ago, when I created a very particular bed, of amber, the gold of the Baltic: an ovate structure where thousands of little amber nuggets are placed. I presented this bed and the imperial massage, also created by me, at the scientific Congress of "Les Nouvelles Esthetique" in Milan. Last year I went on to the study of crystals and gems, creating a methodology that aims at discovering ours needs according to ours chakras, which are related to our interior organs. It starts with a bio-energetic test, then develops with specific treatments or massages according to one´s own appropriate stone or crystal. The Prana massage, which I also created, consists in a treatment with warm oils and finest precious stone dust on special beds whose base is filed with rock pebble, citrine, amethyst, jades…
Why the GOLD this year
Because it´s Joy. Since ancient times, all women have experienced pleasure in possessing and wearing a gold jewel. This metal of unique purity is the symbol of majesty and power. Over the centuries, kings, pharaohs and priests have used it often, not only as adornment or ornament, but also in their religious ceremonies or the manifestations of their cult.
Why Nefertiti
Nefertiti represents not only a ‘timeless beauty´ , but in her first 30 years, she was also the most powerful Queen ever to exist in Egypt. (She suddenly disappeared and still today no light has been shed on her mysterious end.). She was a legendary beauty, adored the god of sun Atan and was responsible together with her husband for a proper religious revolution. The innumerable gods adored -by tradition- were replaced with one god: the Sun. Who has never had the occasion to contemplate the beautiful face of Nefertiti, bride of the sun? Who has not been able to contemplate a face of such grace, beauty and majesty? Her smile is animated by an inner light that still touches our heart through the centuries. The radiant aspect of the Queen , attested by the many sculptures and epigraphs that describe her beauty rites, seems due to a special melting of golden dust, azures and malachite, mixed with balsams and precious oils used for her body and face . Which is why I was inspired by her to create a line of massages and treatments with precious oils and golden dust – "Prana Gold Light" - a gift for all the women to experience a mysterious magic moment.
Which virtues were attributed to the gems of the pharaohs
The lapis-lazuli is one of the most powerful stones recognized over the centuries. Its natural blue colour, with mottles of bright gold makes it the symbol of the Gods of ancient Egypt. In fact this stone was finely cut and transformed in tincture for the vestments of priests and kings; it was thought that it could increase the synergy between human and divine. Malachite and gold dust were used to create wonderful make –up effects for eyes. As malachite is an extremely absorbent stone, it was use as a "cataplasm" to be placed on the chakra of the crown and on the third eye to get in touch with the intuitive mind.
What benefits can be got from the gold for psycho- physical wellness?
Gold is a powerful anti-age, anti- inflammatory, anti- bacterial, anti-stress and anti- rheumatic metal. It balances and gives harmony to the body. The heart in fact requires this most pure metal which helps to balance the blood circulation and stimulate body strength, being linked to the Thyme gland. In Venice, in XVI century, the gold powder and leaves were used to cover the most precious foods. At the end of the meal, sugared almonds sweets were served not only as a symbol of majesty, but also for their medicinal effect and benefits. Alchemists had talked about the astral gold, whose centre was the Sun; through our breath we continuously assimilate this astral gold and that´s why, in the oriental philosophies, it is called "prana". In Japan in a recent research presented in a medical and pharmaceutical convention, it was shown how gold could be eaten and benefit the entire human organism. During special weeks of health and wellness, promoted by the Prana Health Spa we are now considering the addiction of gold as a food integrator in our slim and anti-stress programs and in the low-calory diets.