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What is Reiki and what do you need to know about it?

What is Reiki and what do you need to know about it?

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13 October 2025
In recent years, more people have turned to holistic practices to manage stress, support healing, and restore balance in their lives. One such practice, which has been popular for a long time, but which has gained widespread attention in recent years, is Reiki — a gentle energy healing technique with roots in Japan. However, what exactly is Reiki, and how does it work?
School run spa breaks

School run spa breaks

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10 October 2025
Parents don't have a lot of time to themselves, but the few hours between school drop off and pick up can be the perfect time for a little self-care. Whether you're a full-time parent or choose to use up some of your remaining annual leave before the end of the year, a half-day in a spa after you've dropped the kids off could be just the thing to help you feel like the best version of yourself.
Relax and Read Book Club: Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

Relax and Read Book Club: Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

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08 October 2025
This month we're reading Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. Described as a high-stakes 'romantasy', the book was an instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, telling the story of Princess Odessa of Quentis, who is unexpectedly chosen as the bride of Prince Zavier of Turah as part of an alliance threatened by monsters and mystery. So ensues a tale of adventure, secrets, and complicated connections. Here, Devney Perry tells us more.
What are you doing for Menopause Awareness Month?

What are you doing for Menopause Awareness Month?

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03 October 2025
October is a month dedicated to menopause awareness, and the world of holistic wellbeing is stepping up. Here's how Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall in Devon is supporting women experiencing hormonal change.
Heated spa experiences for cosy therapeutic treatments

Heated spa experiences for cosy therapeutic treatments

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29 September 2025
When it's cold outside there's something incredibly healing about a warming treatment. Boosting your sense of wellbeing, getting those products working even harder, and giving you an overall sense of restoration. Here are a few favourites to look out for on your next spa break.
Make the most of darker days with evening spa breaks

Make the most of darker days with evening spa breaks

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26 September 2025
Whether you're maximising the evening after work, swap wine for wellbeing with a friend, want a date night with a difference, or want to find ways to support a better night's sleep, why not try a twilight spa break?
Spas for cosy and stylish winter wellness

Spas for cosy and stylish winter wellness

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01 December 2025
From poolside fireplaces to candlelit thermal suites, and heated outdoor pools, could your next winter warmer be more luxurious than a cup of cocoa?
Where to go and what to do on a spa break in East Anglia

Where to go and what to do on a spa break in East Anglia

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22 September 2025
Spanning Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, including major towns and cities like Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, and Peterborough, East Anglia invites spa goers to enjoy a variety of wellbeing experiences from countryside retreats to urban escapes. With that much scope, city breaks with friends or a relaxed evening after work make for an inspiring way to enjoy your downtime. Meanwhile, those with a passion for countryside jaunts can discover green spaces to explore, exercise, and unwind. Here are some of the top recommended things to do when you visit East Anglia.
Swimming in the rain: Spas with outdoor pools for warm swims in cold weather

Swimming in the rain: Spas with outdoor pools for warm swims in cold weather

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23 September 2025
Have you ever been swimming in the rain? What about taking a dip on a cool autumn morning as the steam rises off the surface of an undisturbed pool? Outdoor spa facilities are not just for summer - they're one of the best kept secrets of autumn wellness retreats.
Why it works: The Beer Spa at Norfolk Mead Hotel

Why it works: The Beer Spa at Norfolk Mead Hotel

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18 September 2025
Beer spa experiences have been popular across Europe for centuries, but here they're more of a rarity. Delivering the first of its kind in the UK, Norfolk Mead Hotel explains everything we need to know about their unique Beer Spa treatment.