Relaxation and Spa Treatments
Article by Kuno Tierra
Spa treatments are a popular method of relaxing, widely used in Greek and Roman cities which continue to exist as a retreat from the demands of modern life. From the third century Baths of Caracalla, one of approximately 900 in Rome to the naturally occurring hot springs found in Bath, England (UK) these centres were designed to provide medicinal bathing for a thankful public.Modern spas have much in common with their ancient counterparts offering treatments to help reduce levels of stress, anxiety or nervous tension, the treatments have been refined and re-designed to provide a much needed practical solution to help the body and mind recover.Research from as early as the 1960s indicated there are links between stress and both physical and mental health, further studies have shown that relaxation can benefit those suffering from depression, aches and pains, or headaches. We have developed our own responses to increased stress or anxiety levels, these vary enormously between individuals whilst some of us are more effective at relaxing we all may have experienced occasions where an increase in our anxiety levels are easily triggered.Our emotional and physical reactions to stress are partly determined by the sensitivity of our sympathetic nervous system. Stress will result in the sympathetic nervous system releasing chemicals into our blood stream that help to prepare us for a ‘flight or fight’ response, this can leave people feeling on edge – a useful system in emergency situations when you must be alert, but if activated constantly it can leave you feeling low on energy and in a state of constant tension. Extreme cases can lead to emotional burnout or complete exhaustion.By relaxing we can reduce stress levels by helping to release some of the body’s naturally produced stress reducing chemicals resulting in a calming physical effect that will help bring balance to the body and mind whilst recharging our energy levels. A variety of relaxation techniques exist from deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and massage therapy.Massage therapies are designed to relax and energise providing a feeling of deep relaxation, as the muscles in the body relax it also helps the mind to relax. There are a number of massage types, each with their own focus on a part of the body for example shiatsu is designed to manipulate the body’s pressure points bespoke London spa packages can offer tailored treatment.
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Kuno Tierra is a premier London spa offering bespoke treatments tailored to individual clients needs, using pure pharmaceutical grade ingredients that have proven scientific results with modern, cutting edge techniques and Middle Eastern tradition such as the Hammam Rasul treatment.
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