At Sea in the Lesser Antilles
I awake from a sound slumber to the sun pouring through the porthole in my cabin. I love mornings on the ship. Waking up to the sea air and fresh apple juice on the Lido deck each morning before teaching a fitness class is the absolute best way to start a day.
It is our second day at sea in the Caribbean and the guests seem considerably more relaxed than they did a few days ago. Because I was on the Atlantic Crossing expedition just the week before this excursion, I’ve come to love these lazy days at sea with nothing really required of the day. As our languid focus settles upon the wonders of the sails and lines above, it is not difficult to forget the stress of the outside world. We’ll have the opportunity to explore the ship a little more today with one cabin on each level open for viewing and tours of the bridge led by the officer on duty.
As the Wellness Specialist on board, it is my job to offer fitness and health options to those that would like to stay in shape and healthy during the trip. This includes a daily morning Stretch and Tone class as well as some health related afternoon workshops. Today’s schedule will include a lecture on the health benefits of tea. I’ve chosen six different mainstream teas produced by different companies as examples of ways to use the tea from your grocery store to treat various symptoms. Examples of the selection will include a blend to help alleviate arthritis and joint discomfort; another will increase mental alertness and memory. While many people have consumed tea for the flavor for years, I’m attempting to propose an alternative reason for drinking tea: the health benefits. I like to think of my tea cabinet as my arsenal against uncomfortable symptoms and only with the proper understanding of how and when to use each tea does the selection do a person any good. I have designed the class to deconstruct a sometimes intimidating product and to teach the guests on board the basics on consuming these strengthening blends.
I awake from a sound slumber to the sun pouring through the porthole in my cabin. I love mornings on the ship. Waking up to the sea air and fresh apple juice on the Lido deck each morning before teaching a fitness class is the absolute best way to start a day.
It is our second day at sea in the Caribbean and the guests seem considerably more relaxed than they did a few days ago. Because I was on the Atlantic Crossing expedition just the week before this excursion, I’ve come to love these lazy days at sea with nothing really required of the day. As our languid focus settles upon the wonders of the sails and lines above, it is not difficult to forget the stress of the outside world. We’ll have the opportunity to explore the ship a little more today with one cabin on each level open for viewing and tours of the bridge led by the officer on duty.
As the Wellness Specialist on board, it is my job to offer fitness and health options to those that would like to stay in shape and healthy during the trip. This includes a daily morning Stretch and Tone class as well as some health related afternoon workshops. Today’s schedule will include a lecture on the health benefits of tea. I’ve chosen six different mainstream teas produced by different companies as examples of ways to use the tea from your grocery store to treat various symptoms. Examples of the selection will include a blend to help alleviate arthritis and joint discomfort; another will increase mental alertness and memory. While many people have consumed tea for the flavor for years, I’m attempting to propose an alternative reason for drinking tea: the health benefits. I like to think of my tea cabinet as my arsenal against uncomfortable symptoms and only with the proper understanding of how and when to use each tea does the selection do a person any good. I have designed the class to deconstruct a sometimes intimidating product and to teach the guests on board the basics on consuming these strengthening blends.
