The most popular spa treatments are massages, body scrubs and facials. All involve touching, increasing oxytocin levels and giving you the feeling of total relaxation. These feelings and the positive outcomes of treatment can be carried over into your daily life, helping you to cope with stress and allowing you to focus more effectively.
The spa experience has evolved over time to become a one-of-a-kind universe that is now regarded as the embodiment of health, wellness and balance. Spa encompasses a holistic approach to healing, encompassing not only hydro-therapies and facial and body treatments but also nutrition, physical and meditative activities, spa cuisine, lifestyle, spiritual and emotional guidance and mindfulness.
Bath culture is the oldest spa experience. The Romans developed the baths in a sequenced format with 6 main sections: Apodyterium for cleansing, Tepidarium to warm up and transition, Caldarium (modern sauna), Laconicum and Frigidarium to cool down. The ancient bathing ritual has had a significant influence on today’s spa experiences and we still draw from the idea of cleansing, detoxification and rejuvenation as a basis for our health and wellbeing.
The earth is a healer and our perception of beauty is also an important element of spa, from medicinal plants to mineral-infused waters, we all benefit from the natural environment. The beauty of the spa landscape and the calming effects of the water on the body are important to help us relax. Spa is also about a sense of community and social interaction; we love the idea of catching up with friends or bonding with your mum while getting pampered.