THE HISTORY OF LIMONE SUL GARDA

THE HISTORY OF

LIMONE SUL GARDA

The name Limon, often transformed into Limonum, Limono and Limone, appears on many documents from the 10 th century. According to some, the name derives from limen, wich means border, or lima wich means river. It therefore does not come from the word lemon, but also “derives from an ancient Celtic word, limo or lemos, wich means elm”. The town was named Limone San Giovanni in 1863 and acquired its current name – Limone sul Garda – in 1904. The first settlements found in the surrounding areas of Benaco (the ancient name of the lake) date back to the Neolithic period. In fact, in the nearby Valley of Ledro you can visit a museum dedicated to the pile work houses from the Bronze Age found in that area. In the year 600 before Christ, the Celtics tribes that inhabited the lake were conquered by the Romans during the second century before Christ. After this, the lake’s historical development follows that of the rest of northern Italy: from the Longobards, to the arrival of Carlo Magno (Charles the Conqueror), the Venetian Republic, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Italian Renaissance, the World Wars, up to the birth of the new Italian Republic. However, the most important period for the social, economic and cultural development of Limone was the domination of the Venetian Republic or “Serenissima” (the Splendid) as it was called during the first half of the 15th century. Due to the administration of the “Serenissima”, Limone developed from a typical rural village based on fishing and the growing of olives to the most northerly centre for the cultivation of citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges and citrons. They built the world famous lemon groves called “Limonaia” with high walls to protect the trees from the cold north-eastern winds. The huge columns in these groves were used to support wooden rafters wich during winter covered the grove transforming it into a greenhouse. However, things were not as easy as they may have seemed. Earth had to be imported for the lemon trees from the southern part of the lake because the original soil was very poor as it consisted only of gravel. The water supply for the lemon groves was a masterpiece of an irrgation system. In the diary of J. Wolfgang Goethe entitled Travels in Italy, he mentions the lemon houses of Limone that he saw during a boat trip from Torbole to Malcesine.

This famous description immediately brought the town, its gardens and lemons to the attention of the international literary world: “September 13, 1786. The morning was magnificent: a bit cloudy, but calm as the sun rose. We sailed past Limone, with its terraced gardens perched on the hill slopes: it was a spectacle of abundance and grace. The entire garden is composed of rows of square white pillars top ped by heavy beams to cover the trees that grow during winter. The slow crossing made it possible to better observe and contemplate this pleasing spectacle”. Apart from the cultivation of citrus fruits in the 19th century during the reign of the Habsburg family, Limone also offered other products such as magnesium (from Via Benedetto Croce), paper (near a place called La Milanesa), quicklime (around Valle del Singol – Reamòl) and silkworms due to the mild climate. Unfortunately, during World War I all these prosperous businesses came to a sudden end because of the geopolitical and strategic location of Limone. The whole area, wich was situated on the immediate border with Austria and wich was in the active combat zone between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Italian Reign was completely evacuated. When people returned to their homes

Tao International is a weekly program that fits your specific needs, featuring medical and energetic-functional assessment, followed by TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and nutritional therapies with custom fitted treatments as well as personal training sessions. The program also includes an interactive healthy nutritional method supported by “Tao Lessons Course” and Tao Personal Hand book .

Health is our most valuable worth. After completing Tao International program, you will be able to manage your life to an healthy style by itself. According to Tao Medicine, the main goal is to get wellness and beauty from within, but without forgiving your outer face. In fact this program includes a rich set of beauty natural treatments, 5 for the body, 5 for the face.

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MEDICAL AND BIOENERGY CHECK UP

- Tao integrated medical examination, according to Western medicine and Chinese medicine

- Analysis of body weight and basal metabolism by bioelectrical impedance analysis - Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine

- Analysis of meridians and of the extracellular matrix - Screening of food intolerance by bioelectronic device NUTRITIONAL THERAPIES TO REBALANCE - Nutrition and / or weight loss Tao planned - Draining, purifyng, antioxidant phitotherapy - PH Rebalance with alkalizing integrators - Juicetherapy: fruit and vegetables centrifuged - Snack Tao

NUTRITIONAL THERAPIES TO ENERGETIC REBALANCE 3. Energy awakening: cupping acupuncture points Shu and Mu

3. Tao Refitting massage: Treatment custom of the Chinese acupuncture points 2. Tao Reflex Treatment: foot mas sage by chinese medicine method

3. Energy Depuration: thermal stimulation of the acupuncture meridians alternating 3. BEMER Rebalancing: heat-cold alternating stimulation on acupuncture meridians and acupoints

2. Hay FlowerTherapy: wrap with hay hot on the kidneys in the acupuncture points 1. Acupuncture Heaven and Earth: Chinese abdominal acupuncture session

PHYSICAL REBALANCING 1. The energy breathing

1. Tao Hydro Gym circuit training 3. Oxygenating walking

TAO INTERNATIONAL SPECIFIC TREATMENTS 4. Private sessions with a personal trainer:

• Fit Cardio training: specific exercises for cellulite and localized slimming • Metabolic Fitness: specific exercises for overweight

• Postural rebalancing, pilates mat work

5. Beauty NEW LIFE treatments: body massages of 50 minutes in which expert manual skill relax, drain, tonify and remodel all the texture

5. Beauty ENERGY TAO treatments: face massages, of 50 minutes to restore a natural brightness through energetic principle of Phytocosmetic

TAO LEARNING

Teaching appointments on the Way of Wellness, with explanations and tips in language CONCLUSION

- Final meeting with the doctor and naturopath

- Analysis of meridians and of the extracellular matrix by bioenergy device - Comparison of the new data with the evaluation of the initial data

- Delivery of Tao folder with your medical records and custom nutritional planning - Delivery of the Tao folder with the aesthetic results

BODY REMODELING- 5 treatments of 50 minutes - € 400

Specific manuality assisted by cupping for the treatment of localized fat and tissue firming. ANTICELLULITIS- 5 treatments of 50 minutes - € 400

Focused massage on acupuncture points together with effective aesthetic maneuvers to reduce localized cellulite.

BODY STYLING- 5 treatments of 50 minutes - € 400

Treatments that give new vitality, shape and tone to the body by revitalizing and remodeling skilful maneuvers.

STARS POWDER- 5 treatments of 50 minutes - € 400

Ideal massages for those who want to restore tone to the muscles and vigor to the skin. RENAISSANCE- 5 treatments of 50 minutes - € 400

Deep and enveloping massages according to ancient Oriental traditions, to restore the physical, emotional and mental balance.

ORIENTAL ENERGY - 3 treatments of 50 minutes - € 240

Designed to prevent and alleviate the problems associated with stress. Born from a clever fusion of ancient and modern oriental techniques, aimed at stimulating the deep relaxation.

WATERFALL - 3 treatments of 50 minutes - € 240

Body massage with different maneuvers to stimulate and drain both the lymphatic and blood systems; it supports the processes of renewal and conservation of the body.

NEW BALANCE- 3 treatments of 50 minutes - € 240

Innovative massage, specific for cervico-lumbar issues. It stimulates the spinal nerves and activates the functional physiological status of the organs by eliminating the tension.

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EARTH AND SKY- 50 minutes - € 90

From the millennary Chinese tradition, deep and shrouding maneuvers together with the sound of Tibetan bells stimulating the most profound energy rebalancing and harmonizing spirit and body. CRADLE OF THE EMPEROR- 50 minutes - € 90

A special massage which working on the acupuncture’s points frees your mind unlocking the repressed emotions leaving space to a sensation of total relax.

ORIENTAL ENERGY- 50 minutes - € 90

Designed to prevent and alleviate the problems associated with stress. Born from a clever fusion of ancient and modern oriental techniques, aimed at stimulating the deep relazation.

SEVEN ENERGIES- 50 minutes - € 90

Energizing massage which working on the most emotional and profound part, the Yin, by acting on specific pressure points, allows to cope and reduce the stress’ symptoms.

TAO - 50 minutes - € 90

The eastern wisdom can be combined with the nature’s peculiarities of this place such as olive oil and stones of Bambù river, stimulating and compensating the energy flows of Yin and Yang.

WATERFALL - 50 minutes - € 90

Body massage with different maneuvers to stimulate and drain both the lymphatic and blood systems; it supports the processes of renewal and conservation of the body. The maneuvers are enhanced by the use of specific products and synergies.

IMPERIAL - 50 minutes - € 90

Innovative massage specifically for neck and lumbar problems. Stimulates the spinal nerves and activates the physiological functional state of organs. Eliminates the tension ligaments bringing flexibility to joints and muscles.

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NEW AGE- 50 minutes - € 90

Treatment of deep cleansing and detoxifying that, with pleasant and soft manual skills combined with cupping, restores radiances and vitality to the skin.

BUTTERFLY - 50 minutes - € 90

Relaxing manual skills and crystals anti-stress treatment that makes the skin naturally beautiful. ELISIR- 50 minutes - € 90

Facial treatment using “Elisir di Arianna” products obtaining a softy and healthy skin. SHÍTÌAO LÓNG- 50 minutes - € 90

Anti-aging treatment that helps restore radiance and elasticity, bringing new vigor to the face. RADIO FREQUENCY TREATMENT- 50 minutes - € 140

Innovative and effective treatment helping to remove facial skin imperfections and allowing to obtain high quality results after only a few session.

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ACUPUNCTURE - 1 cycle of 3 treatments € 240

It’s an ancient medical treatment, now carried out now with painless disposable needles that stimulates the meridians and normalizes the flow of “Qi”, the vital energy of the body. The World Health Organization, has officially recognized the effectiveness in the treatment of pain; but its applications are much broader. In the Centre Tao, in addition to the specific treatments, according to the medical opinion, is done a cycle smoke auricular acupuncture.

BIOMESOTHERAPY HOMEOPATHIC - 1 cycle of 3 treatments € 240

This treatment is done through ten microinjections skin made with thin needles on the meridian points, this process allows you to prevent and treat cellulite effectively. The preparation contains homeopathic remedies that stress the cell revitalization and reactivate the blood and lymphatic circulation. The stimulation of acupuncture points promotes the drainage of liquids, improves lymphatic circu lation and determines a invigorate of muscles.

MESOTHERAPY ANTI AGING: GLOBAL SKIN REJUVENATION

1 cycle of 3 sessions € 480

Has as its objective the prevention and treatment of skin aging. It consists of small injections of Filorga Ntcf®, a revitalizing complex composed of 54 + 1 active ingredients that provides hydration and tone to the skin. A unique and innovative method, the result of long research, not pharmacological but completely organic, able to ensure a skin visibly rejuvenated since the first session. A true global therapy dedicated to a skin rejuvenation.

OXILIFE TAO

A revolutionary non-invasive aesthetic treatment, that combines the Vacuum therapy

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PRICES IN EUROS PER PERSON

The prices include full board, all the treatments & therapies of the TAO International Programme and the weekly medical care.