It’s that time of year again! The kids are headed back to school, which means it’s time for moms and dads to take a well-deserved break at the spa. Although taking some time for yourself is always important, it can be especially crucial during the hectic back-to-school season. Between juggling work, carpool, and homework, it’s easy to let your own needs fall by the wayside. But if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to take care of anyone else. In this blog post, we’ll share some of our favorite spa treatments to help you relax and recharge in the new school year.
First, get back on the schedule!
Many spas and service providers use booking apps these days. This makes scheduling a spa treatment more convenient. So when you don’t have a good moment to call, use the online booking tool instead. There are endless spa and wellness treatments to choose from, but one favorite de-stressing treatment to get when school is in session is float therapy.
Free the mind with Float Therapy
Floating, also known as Restrictive Environmental Stimulation Therapy (R.E.S.T.), is a multi-sensory experience. The high concentration of Epsom salt in the water gives buoyancy so that you will be able to float and your body can fully relax in zero-gravity. The temperature inside the flotation tank is set to match your body’s skin temperature. Not too hot, not too cold, but just right to lower the mental strains of daily life and to get into a deeper state of relaxation. Spending some time in a sensory deprivation tank has many more benefits though. Studies suggest that it also helps decrease anxiety and pain, relaxes muscles and promotes better sleep.
Where can I float?
Float spas have become very popular in the last few years, so most people do not need to travel far to find a float spa. There are also other places where you may be able to find a flotation tank or stand-alone float pod such as in gyms, spas and medical facilities.
Have an immersive Sound Bath experience
Another favorite wellness treatment is a sound bath session using Tibetan signing bowls. This ancient practice uses traditionally bronze bowls to produce sounds for meditative and healing purposes. Most types of bowls that are available these days are actually made of a mix of metals. In addition, crystal bowls have also become a popular choice to use in sound baths. Obviously, different materials and sizes produce different sounds. During a session, you will lie on the floor with your eyes closed and your body relaxed, while bowls are placed on or around the body. Other bowls may be placed elsewhere in the room or moved around by the practitioner. The practitioner then uses a tool such as a mallet or a striker to produce various and harmonious sound vibrations.
“Bathing” in sounds certainly have mental and physiological health benefits, because they aid in a deeper state of relaxation and have a positive effect on brain waves. In meditation and grounding, signing bowls help release negative energy, promote healing and balance the Chakras. Further, listening to the ethereal sounds also lowers the heart rate, improves circulation and supports a healthy immune system, reduces stress and pain, promotes regeneration, better sleep and overall well-being.
If you’d rather have a total hands-on experience, you will surely find the next spa treatment a more fitting one.
Best massage for lingering relaxation
An aromatherapy massage is a full-body massage that will help you relax, increase circulation, and release muscle tension. The therapist carefully selects essential oils based on your overall well-being, because each essential oil has its own specific therapeutic properties. Essential oils also share a similar set of characteristics. They are known to calm the mind, improve sleep, reduce inflammation, relieve headaches and nausea. In addition, essential oils are anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. What’s more, their powerful aromas together with massage movements trigger the brain to release “happy” mood hormones: serotonin, dopamine, endorphins and oxytocin. The effects of an aromatherapy massage certainly go a long way!
Better energy with Thai foot massage
And lastly, don’t forget the Thai foot massage! There are many benefits to this relaxing spa treatment, including improved circulation, decreased stress, and relief from aches and pains. But Thai foot massage is more than just a foot rub. It is mostly a healing art that has been practiced in Thailand for centuries. Thai foot massage is based on the belief that there are energy lines running through the body. These energy lines, or Sen, are believed to be connected to the organs and systems of the body. By massaging the feet with a wooden stick, the practitioner promotes healing and health in the entire body. In addition to the physical benefits, Thai foot massage also offers psychological benefits. The massage can be deeply relaxing, and can help reduce stress and anxiety. Furthermore, it can also be beneficial for those who suffer from insomnia. If you are looking for a way to relax and improve your overall health, Thai foot massage may be right for you.
While all the spa treatments mentioned above are generally safe for most people, it is best to ask a service provider if a treatment is right for you.
Soon, the new school year is off to a good start!
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