The
word "wellness" is made up of two
terms "well being" and "fitness". Wellness developed
as a way of life in America 30 years ago and emphasizes
that for a satisfying life there must be harmony between
the mental, physical and psychological.
The second term "Spa" actually comes
from the Belgian city of health resorts bearing the same
name, situated in Ardennes and recognized for its effective
techniques in improving a person's physical condition
and beauty.
Since the wellness, or in other words, Spa philosophy
represents a total approach to a person, the best results
are achieved if a specific treatment is
combined with a vacation, because going
for a massage or sauna after a long
day at work only provides partial physical relief.
This is why one should choose a wellness package at a
hotel that offers wellness programs. Everyone should
choose according to their means and availability and
take time out for themselves. By doing so you will be
giving your spirit, soul and body the best possible gifts
- balance and harmony.
Aromatherapy: a
method that uses herbal essence oils to help rejuvenate
the skin, relax the body and the mind and making one
feel refreshed. For baths and massages, beneficial
essential oils derived from leaves, flowers, fruits
and the roots of medicinal plants are used and chosen
based upon the individual needs of the client. Aroma
massage is recommended for skin firming treatments
and is especially effective in the battle against stress,
inner turmoil and bad moods because it directly influences
a person's sense of balance.
Ayurvedic
massage: a technique based on a more than
5000 year-old teaching on the balance between spirit
and body - the treatment uses warm sesame oil that
is lightly sprayed on the scalp.
Cupping
therapy: an ancient type of Chinese massage
in which the masseuse uses cups to open the path
to the body's "meridians" (parts of the body through
which energy travels to all organs) in order to revitalize
the entire body.
Finnish
sauna: a room in which the temperature is
between 60°C and 100°C, intended for spiritual
and physical relaxation
Hot
stone massage: a massage that combines warm
and very warm stones, which come from a special volcanic
region that retain the desired temperature, with
cold stones. The stone massage is suitable for those
people who seek relief for muscle tension and cramps.
Kneip
therapy: a type of hydro-therapy that uses
a combination of cold and warm water. Warm water
relaxes and relieves tension while cold water alleviates
pain.
Reflexology: originating
from the East, this ancient massage on the reflexive
points on the feet effectively relaxes a person while
establishing an uninterrupted flow of life energy throughout
the entire body that is often disturbed by a person's
stressful way of life.
Shiatsu
massage: a massage that originates from
the East in which the therapist applies pressure
using his/her fingers all over the body while the
person is lying down on the ground wearing light
clothing.
Talasotherapy: a
therapy using sea water for cosmetic facial and body
treatment, baths and massage. Along with seawater,
talasotherapy also uses salt, algae, silt and mud rich
in minerals, vitamins and elements in traces.
TUI
NA: a Chinese massage that is more than
2000 years old. The purpose of this massage is to
balance the yin and the yang in order for the life
energy to flow freely through the body. The masseuse
combines acupressure and massage techniques, in other
words applying pressure, tapping, clapping and rubbing
which unblocks the flow of energy. It is particularly
beneficial for improving a person's circulation.
Volcanic
Stone Massage: a massage that combines 10
Oriental massage techniques using the heat and energy
of volcanic stones. It helps to relax tired and painful
muscles and eliminates the effects of stress and
fatigue while creating a sense of inner peace and
tranquility.
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