Ambiance is everything at a day spa – some people schedule services just to enjoy the calming environment. There’s nothing worse than having your massage ruined by loud voices coming from another room. It’s impossible to relax and enjoy the feeling of hot stones on your back if you can hear a bachelorette party loudly laughing through their pedicure sessions a few rooms over. Here are five faux pas that will ruin the spa experience – for others, as well as yourself:
As much as our kids might hate them, baths have been a source of health and happiness for most of human history. Egyptian royalty bathed with essential oils and flowers. The Romans built large communal facilities for bathing and socializing. The Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed spring water baths for sickness, a practice known as hydrotherapy.
In 2330 BC, the Tomb of Akmanthor was built in Saqqara, Egypt. Known as the "The Tomb of the Physician,” the site is covered with hieroglyphics and murals -- among them, the depiction of two men receiving hand and foot massages. The ancient tomb is proof that humans have been enjoying the benefits of massage for over 4,000 years, but for as long as we’ve been practicing the art of massage, many of us still know little about it.
Depth is a good thing – it makes poems sing and novels resonate, and without it, no one would go scuba diving ever again. So why do so many spa-goers shy away from deep-tissue massages? We think it’s because they simply don’t know enough about the technique and all of the benefits it confers. Have you ever considered a deep-tissue massage but opted for a different treatment instead? If so, here’s everything you’re dying to know but may have been too afraid to ask:
A bouquet of blue hydrangeas pulls the Sunday brunch table together. A vase of long-stem roses on a cluttered desk brings a touch of romance to your dreary corporate office. Flowers bring beauty wherever they bloom, and if you can learn to harness their appearance-boosting benefits, they might just share some of that beauty with you.
Spa time is sacred. Whether you’re visiting the spa with friends or penciling in a little "me time," stepping away from life’s chaos to restore yourself is a vital part of keeping balanced. It’s amazing what a difference just an hour or two of relaxation can make in our everyday lives. Time is a precious commodity and it is important for all spa patrons to make the most of their experience by getting familiar with spa etiquette prior to check-in. These simple tips will make a world of difference while you and the other spa guests enjoy a day of relaxation.
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