A Vacation in a Day

A Vacation in a Day
A spa vacation package doesn't have to last a full week,
three days, or even a complete weekend. Some spa packages
can revitalize a person in just under a day, though longer
spa vacation packages can have much longer lasting results.
When looking into a day-trip to the spa you can often
choose two or three different treatments to be put together
in your mini spa vacation package, so here's a short,
comprehensive list of some of the treatments you can try.

Acupressure

This is a traditional massage that hails from Asia.
Originally based upon the belief that applying pressure to
key points releases the tension built up from blocked
energy flows in the body, it is now given a more scientific
backing as some studies show that pressure triggers the
body to release endorphins in a natural reaction, promoting
relaxation and healing.

Craniosacral Massage

A light-touch massage that focuses only on the head using
acupressure therapy to help alleviate tension, and since
only the head is involved it can make a good starter
treatment on your spa vacation package, particularly if you
are shy about disrobing in front of a stranger.

Reflexology

Often included with manicures and pedicures, this
pressure-point massage originating in Asia focuses mainly
on specific nerve locations in the feet, hands and ears,
and can be a wonderful addition to any mini spa vacation
package. When the points are pressed tension is released in
corresponding organs and nerve locations throughout the
body. The reflex zones are organized in a way that
represents the whole body.

According to some studies, approximately 75% of all
illnesses are said to be related to stress. Reflexology
could keep us free from the feeling of lacking motivation,
tiredness, and inability to concentrate. Caution is advised
in pregnant women, based on reports that rigorous
stimulation of the feet may cause contractions of the
uterus.

It is claimed that reflexology opens pathways to renew
ourselves and boost our energy level, immediately after
treatment and for several days afterwards. Stimulation of
the foot can unblock and increase the flow of vital energy
to various unhealthy parts of the body and promote healing.
Clients often fall asleep and describe the experience as
the most relaxing hours of their day.

Shiatsu

Perhaps you've heard tales, or seen photos, of light-weight
therapists walking along patient's backs. This form of
massage is known as Shiatsu and originated in Japan. While
the massage traditionally is performed with the patient
lying on the floor fully clothed, modern spas usually keep
their guests on the massage table.

Stone Massage

A relatively new trend in spa treatments, stone massage is
one of the New Age varieties. Various stones are believed
to have unique effects based on their properties, and
depending on the discomfort in a particular area being
treated with the massage, certain stones are laid out along
the Chakra in an effort to help balance the energy flow
throughout the body once more. The stones are often warmed
before being placed on the skin, and the muscles they rest
upon are usually kneaded with the stones before they are
removed again.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is another fun little activity you can add to
your mini spa vacation package. It's essentially a relaxing
soak in a hot Jacuzzi that allows your pores a chance to
open up and sweat out toxins while simultaneously promoting
mental and physical relaxation. Most of these Jacuzzis have
water or air jets that can pulse at different settings, and
oftentimes the therapist will add oils or salts to the
water for an enhanced effect and possibly some aromatherapy.

Mineral Springs

A Mineral Springs Spa offers an on-site source of natural
mineral, thermal or seawater used in hydrotherapy
treatments. Valued for their medicinal properties since at
least the Roman Era, mineral springs have been attributed
with all sorts of magical properties with some of the
claims being true while the rest are absolute nonsense.

Today's science has been known to say that various
minerals, and particularly salts, can affect the person
soaking in them in ways from drawing out toxins in the body
to oxygenating the skin cells. Such a treatment is almost a
must on the to-do list of any mini spa vacation package.

There are several other kinds of treatments you can add to
your spa vacation package, some of which are available only
from specific spas and are known as signature treatments
from those locations. Any way you decide to go you're sure
to have a relaxing day at the spa.

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