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Spa glossary: Y-Z


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 30 Mar 2017   Posted by BonnieF

Spa glossary: everything you need to know for your spa day or break beginning with Y and Z... Yoga A meditative practice that stems from an ancient art and philosophy with its roots in India.  Designed to support mind and body in its long term wellbeing, it involves performing poses (asanas) and using...

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Spa Glossary: W-X


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 03 Feb 2017   Posted by BonnieF

Everything you need to know about your spa day or break beginning with W and X… Watsu A combination of water and Shiatsu, Watsu is a healing massage performed in warm water, bringing it together with the powers of hydrotherapy. It includes rhythmic movements, pressure point massage and stretches...

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Spa Glossary: U-V


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 20 Jan 2017   Posted by BonnieF

Everything you need to know for your spa day or break beginning with U and V… Ultrasound A spa treatment using low-frequency sound waves to promote healing under the skin. It’s a technique that’s commonly associated with physiotherapy, but can also be used in spa aesthetics including facials...

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Spa Glossary: T


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 29 Dec 2016   Posted by BonnieF

Everything you need to know for your spa day or break beginning with T… Tai Chi A Chinese martial art using a series of postures coordinated by their breath. Used to reduce stress and improve flexibility, strength, energy, agility, and well-being. Tepidarium Part of the thermal suite experience,...

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Spa Glossary: S


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 22 Dec 2016   Posted by BonnieF

Everything you need for your spa day or break beginning with the letter S… Salsa Dance that combines rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock accompanied by Latin American music. It’s a great aerobic workout and also just really good fun. Salt Glow A body treatment using coarse salt and fragrant essential...

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Spa glossary: R


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 08 Dec 2016   Posted by BonnieF

Everything you need to know about your spa day or break beginning with R… Everything you need to know about your spa day or break beginning with R… Rassoul (Rasul) A traditional Arabic ritual for cleansing the skin and body, a rasul is a self administered treatment that sees your body coated...

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Spa Glossary Q


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 27 Sep 2016   Posted by BonnieF

Everything you need to know for your spa day or break beginning with Q… Qi Pronounced ‘chi’, Qi is a principle of Chinese philosophy. It basically means ‘breath’, but can also be used to describe ‘life force’ or ‘spiritual energy’. Coined centuries ago, it’s also a key element...

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Spa glossary: P


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 23 Aug 2016   Posted by BonnieF

Everything you need to know for your spa day or break beginning with P… Panchakarma Rejuvenating programme for the mind and body based on Ayurvedic medicine.  It’s designed to clear the body of toxins, restore balance and strengthen the immune system.  It can include lots of elements such as massage,...

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Spa Glossary: O


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 28 Jul 2016   Posted by BonnieF

Everything you need to know for your spa day or break beginning with O… Oestrogen Primary female hormone responsible for development and regulation of the reproductive system, however it can also refer to natural or synthetic substances that mimic the effects of the natural hormone. Organic Food...

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Spa glossary: N


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 20 Jul 2016   Posted by BonnieF

Everything you need to know for your spa day or break beginning with N… Natura Bisse A Spanish skincare company founded in 1979 and rooted firmly in science and research.  They use pharmaceutical grade ingredients for targeted results and offer a range of high end face and body treatments across...

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