If you thought hot was better, think again. World champion sauna masters from Tamina Therme, in Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, give their top tips on how to enjoy this spa experience Sauna, which originated in Finland, is now one of the most popular spa treatments as people seek to sweat out the toxins while sitting in the small cabin-like rooms. But is hot really better? No, according to World champion sauna masters Diana Laig and Maik Brandenburg from Tamina Therme, a public thermal bath in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. The SPA Traveller caught up with these experts and quizzed them…
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Before booking your next treatment, check out our guide below to ensure your next massage is right for youSearch A-Z of massage Search Ayurveda: An ancient Indian holistic medical system involving diet, yoga, massage and herbal remedies based on five elements – earth, water, fire, air and space, stressing balance through your dosha. Ayurvedic Shirodhara: The streaming of warm oil onto the forehead (third eye), followed by a scalp massage and depending on the treatment, another body massage. Acupressure:An ancient healing art using the fingers, and other parts of the body, to skilfully press key points to stimulate the body’s natural, self-healing…
Before booking your next spa and wellness experience, check out our guide below to find our more about what facilities will help you ‘target your treatment!’ Search A-Z of spa facilities Search Aerobics studio Area used for floor exercises. Affusion shower massage Massage given under a relaxing, rain-like, warm shower of water or seawater. Increases blood circulation. Aquamedic pool Pool with specially positioned therapeutic jets for benefits such as relaxation and improving muscle tone. Bath Soaking or cleansing the body in water that is typically infused with salt, flowers, minerals or essential oils. May serve as a prelude to, or conclude a…
Green spa retreats around the world Janet Brice discovers eco-luxury retreats from Costa Rica to Australia — where you can languish in volcanic lagoons, unwind in rainforest chateaux and soak in cliff-top hot tubs overlooking wild Atlantic seas. Feature: Sustainable luxury spa retreats worldwide Regions: Australia, Costa Rica, South Africa, Malaysia, UK Focus: Eco-conscious design, geothermal spas, organic wellness Ideal For: Conscious luxury travellers Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Australia “One feels simultaneously immersed in nature and indulgent luxury.” — Hugh Jackman Set across 500 acres in Queensland’s hidden Tallebudgera Valley, Gwinganna is Australia’s only fully organic health retreat. Perched…
Here is a Pilates glossary that includes some common terms used in Pilates practice: Pilates: A physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates that focuses on strengthening and lengthening muscles, improving posture and flexibility, and enhancing mind-body awareness. Core: The muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips that provide stability and support to the spine. Matwork: The practice of Pilates exercises performed on a mat, using body weight and minimal equipment. Reformer: A Pilates equipment that uses springs and pulleys to provide resistance for Pilates exercises. Cadillac: A Pilates apparatus that consists of a table with a frame above…
The Spa Traveller Wellness Awards, have featured some of the world’s hidden gems along with the best wellness day spas, best city spas for corporate wellness, best spa day and best spa retreat, best wellness hotel and resorts, wellness spa destinations and retreats. For more than a decade our global luxury spa and world-renowned spa and wellness awards, have become a benchmark for excellence within the spa and wellness industry. The spa and wellness awards provide a valid source of recognition for the best wellness centres in the United Kingdom and luxury wellness spas worldwide as voted for by The…
House of ELEMIS, MayfairIn the heart of Mayfair, House of ELEMIS offers a refined urban sanctuary for desk-bound professionals seeking restorative calm just moments from Oxford Street.Originally launched as a London day spa in 2001, House of ELEMIS occupies a spacious townhouse tucked discreetly within Lancashire Court — one of Mayfair’s most charming hidden mews. Despite being just five minutes from the bustle of Oxford Street, the atmosphere here feels worlds away. Jo Malone sits around the corner, Fenwick is a short stroll away, yet this quiet courtyard remains an oasis of calm.On arrival, guests are welcomed into a reception…
Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas – a Greek spa idyll By Chantal Borciani When it’s grey and cold at home, there is nothing quite like a sunny spa getaway. And as I sink into the cocoon of cloud-soft towels for my first 60-minute relax and renew massage at Daios Cove’s Anne Semonin Spa, the stresses and chills of home feel light years away. I’ve travelled to Daios Cove for a rejuvenating few days in the sun. It’s an easy 50-minute transfer from Heraklion airport to the stunning five-star resort on the north-eastern coast of Crete and as we wind…
A Scandinavian-chic House Spa The perfect spa day can be found at The House Spa, Dormy House Languishing in a field of English lavender is how you feel when relaxing in the sauna at the exquisite new spa at Dormy House in The Cotswolds. As the name suggests, The House Spa at Dormy, aptly nestles on the boundary of a golf club on the top Snowshill not far from the picturesque village of Broadway. For those spa-goers not familiar with golf, the name Dormy means a player ahead by a specific number of holes with same number of holes due…
Submerged in nature VICTORIA EVANS escapes to C-Side Spa at Cowley Manor and finds the perfect antidote to city life… A feeling of being utterly submerged in nature was induced by the sunken location of C-Side Spa, which has literally been sculpted into the landscape within the Gloucestershire grounds of Cowley Manor. Set back from the hotel, the spa is discreet, making it the perfect sanctuary to feel secluded from the hotel guests. The charmingly warm hue of Cotswold stone features heavily throughout. In the reception area, a sweeping dry-stone wall provided a semi-circle of seating, cleanly contrasted…
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