SHIATSU

Shiatsu began in Japan some 100 years ago, although its origin may lie in traditional Chinese medicine. The treatment involves using the fingers, thumb and palms to massage and stretch the body. The shiatsu treatment traditional hands on Japanese healing and literally means  ‘finger pressure’ (“shi” meaning finger and “atsu” meaning pressure). The technique uses rolling, brushing, vibrating… read the rest of “SHIATSU”

Detox with Lifehouse country spa resort

The Lifehouse country spa resort, Essex offers a Detox package that incorporates a daily regime of cleansing juices, smoothies, soups, broths and as well as as a personal wellness consultation, detox kit, spa detox treatments, unlimited use of the spa thermal area, gym and group activity schedule.

Where can I book a post-Christmas detox?

LIVE BETTER, LIVE LONGER IN THE HEALING GARDEN OF THE ALGARVE

REJUVENATE AT LONGEVITY MEDICAL SPA BY LA CLINIQUE DE PARIS

LONGEVITY WELLNESS RESORT MONCHIQUE

Relax and Refresh Your Body

Stress isn’t something you have to accept as a part of modern life. We feel it in our bodies, we talk about it with our friends and we blame it for standing in the way of our happiness. But do we do anything about it? In fact, ignoring it can take real toll on your health.

Stress… read the rest of “Relax and Refresh Your Body”

KAMALAYA KOH SAMUI WINS PRIME MINISTER’S EXPORT AWARD 2011

Koh Samui, Thailand… Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa on 19 September was named ‘The Best Service Provider – Spa Category’ at the 20th anniversary of the annual Prime Minister’s Export Award ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Best Service Provider is one of four overarching categories, and Kamalaya was pitched against 43 other entrants including Day, Resort, Destination and Medical Spas to win the Best Service Provider Award –… read the rest of “KAMALAYA KOH SAMUI WINS PRIME MINISTER’S EXPORT AWARD 2011”

Stress Management at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa

Rajesh Ramani, Spiritual Teacher and Life Skills Trainer, recently joined the team at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holisitc Spa, Winner of the Award for Enduring Excellence at the Tatler Spa Awards 2010 and Destination Spa of the Year in the Asia Spa Awards 2010.

Here he talks to us about stress management and personal… read the rest of “Stress Management at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa ”

Absolute Sanctuary, Koh Samui, Thailand

Nominated for Best Spa Cuisine of the year for 2 years in a row by Asia Spa awards together with Best Spa Retreat of the year and Best Destination Spa since its opeining in Apil 2008,  Absolute Sanctuary has become a popular destination not only for detox and yoga holidays in Thailand but also as a a yoga teacher training & retreat center. With an impressive range… read the rest of “Absolute Sanctuary, Koh Samui, Thailand”

Spring Into Detox!

Spring is the traditional season for having a good clean–out! It is also the ideal time to consider a detox spa holiday or cleanse.

Spring cleaning the house and opening all the windows and doors allows fresh air in which feels wonderfully rejuvenating.  Recycling unwanted clothing, old books, toys and electrical items is very satisfying… read the rest of “Spring Into Detox! ”

Yoga, meditation and well being

Exercises, that slow and deepen the breathing bring a ‘feel – good’ factor to the body, while also relaxing and resting the mind. Yoga practice releases tension in the physical body and also frees obstructions in the nadis, or energy channels.  It is important to choose a posture that is comfortable and sustainable… read the rest of “Yoga, meditation and well being”

Monsoon and Ayurveda

In Sanskrit ‘Ayur’ means life or living and ‘Veda’ means knowledge, so Ayurveda has been defined as the knowledge of life or science of longevity.

Monsoon (June to July, Aug, Sept & October) is considered the best season for Ayurveda health, Detox, Wellness and beauty programmes as the atmosphere remains dust-free, moist and cool, which in turn opens up the body pores making… read the rest of “Monsoon and Ayurveda”

The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort

Nestled amidst a natural tropical rainforest on one of the least commercially developed mountain in Berjaya Hills, Malaysia is the World’s first spa and organic wellness resort offering the ultimate in health and wellbeing enrichment.

With its poised standards in offering a complete organic luxurious experience, The Chateau takes pride in bestowing guests with the finest… read the rest of “The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort”

Aquapura – a piece of heaven in Portugal

The Douro Valley is renowned for its wines and dramatic natural scenery and my wife and I had always thought about visiting it in style! Now that our children are old enough to appreciate some of life’s pleasures, we decided it was time to introduce them to good wines, good food and… read the rest of “Aquapura - a piece of heaven in Portugal”

Spa Holidays in the Caribbean

Caribbean is rapidly asserting itself as the world’s foremost luxury destination for those looking to combine through physical and mental rejuvenation with stunning settings, comprehensive facilities and pioneering luxury accommodation that by far exceeds anything offered elsewhere. Resorts and hotels in the Caribbean offer a comprehensive ‘wellness experience’ that will leave you pampered, polished and recharged.

LeSPORT Hotel in St Lucia offers a multi-… read the rest of “Spa Holidays in the Caribbean”

Power of massage

Massage is now one of the most widely practised complementary therapies and should be thought of as a way of  life rather than as a luxury. The word massage is thought to originate from either the Greek for ‘to touch ‘ or the Arabic for ‘press safely’. Both mind and body benefits when repressed emotions,which cause stress and  tension and often manifest themselves in the muscles are released through massage… read the rest of “Power of massage”

Wellness Holiday Awaits

Being healthy and fit is more than doing excercise and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, it’s a complete way of life. Your mind, body and soul have all to work together in a healthy harmony.

In the land of sacred rivers, beautiful temples and ancient dynasties, you might be drawn to indulge youself in some world class pampering and rejuvenation at one of India’s top luxury

Kamalaya At Koh Samu Wins Again

One of our top resorts has justified its well deserved reputation yet again.   The Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa at Koh Samu, Thailand was named one of five winners in the recently announced “Favourite Destination Spas International” category of the Spa Magazine 2010 Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Awards.

This is the fifth set of spa industry awards the Kamalaya has bagged in less than a month alongside… read the rest of “Kamalaya At Koh Samu Wins Again”

Spa Break Package Offer For Winter

Fantastic Winter Spa Break Offers

Here at Spa Sanctuary Holidays, we know nothing beats a winter break to a destination spa to squash those seasonal blues!  If grey, rainy days make you feel gloomy and tired it could be insufficient exposure to sunlight is producing low levels of melatonin and serotonin, resulting in carbohydrate craving, weight gain, and sleep disturbance.  Even if it’s not  a full blown case of Seasonal… read the rest of “Spa Break Package Offer For Winter”

Write For Sanctuary Spa Holidays

Have you been on one of our spa breaks? Visited one of the resorts in Europe, India, Caribbean, Middle East or anywhere else in the world?

Write a review of your experiences, what was good, what was bad and how you found your holiday overall and you could get your review published on… read the rest of “Write For Sanctuary Spa Holidays”

The Health Benefits of Spas

Why do we use spas? Is it the blissed out sense of total relaxation and harmony we feel after a day of treatments? Is it because of the vibrant glow imbued upon our skin as it is cleansed of toxins? Maybe it is simply a social outing, a place where we can get away from it all and enjoy some quality time with friends. Whatever your motivations for visiting a… read the rest of “The Health Benefits of Spas”

What Is Thalassotherapy?

Thalassotherapy spas are becoming one of the most popular and regularly visited types of spas in Europe, as they are ideal to relaxation, stress relief and detoxification. They’ve also been identified as helping with sleep problems, as well as providing noticeable relief from general aches and pains.

But what exactly is thalassotherapy?

All thalassotherapy… read the rest of “What Is Thalassotherapy? ”

Top Reasons For A Spa Holiday

Spa holidays are becoming increasingly popular in Britain and all over the world, thanks to their health benefits, relaxation options and unrivalled quality of care and service.

But what are the main reasons people go for a luxury spa holiday as opposed to the other luxury travel options… read the rest of “Top Reasons For A Spa Holiday”

What is Ayurveda?

Several of our featured Spas and resorts incorporate Ayurvedic treatments as part of their established regimes.  But what is Ayurveda exactly?  Dr. Praseed Nair, Ayurveda Consultant, explains the philosophy and approach behind Ayuverda…

Life is a journey.  For those who know the destination and are confident in the road map, it is a pleasurable one and can be the source of self realisation. Ayurveda is the marriage of the… read the rest of “What is Ayurveda?”

De-Stress With Spa Holidays

When you come round to booking your holidays, what are the criteria you go by when selecting your type or destination? A sunny location is usually towards the top of lots of people’s lists, as well as maybe beautiful scenery, good shopping or some real culture perhaps?  I’ll bet though, one of the main tick boxes for your holiday is relaxation… read the rest of “De-Stress With Spa Holidays”