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Spa

Relaxation and wellness treatment that usually involves the use of mineral water as well facials and massage.

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Spa

trager approach

Fitness; Spa

A technique developed by Dr. Milton Trager that involves rhythmic rocking and shaking movements to relieve joint tension.

udvartina

Fitness; Spa

A deep penetrating herbal paste used for a lymphatic massage. It is an exfoliating treatment that conditions the skin while pressing stagnant lymphatic toxins out of the body.

seaweed wrap

Fitness; Spa

A body wrap or mask of concentrated sea water and seaweed which helps release toxins and revitalize the skin.

sports/adventure spa

Fitness; Spa

A hotel or resort providing therapeutic baths and body treatments that offer special sports and outdoor adventure programs. Programs include anything from golf to skiing and fly-fishing to marathon ...

shiro-ahhyanga-nasya

Fitness; Spa

Aluxurious combination of a deep head, neck and shoulder massage, a facial lymphatic massage, followed by deep inhalation of therapeutic aromatic steam and a nasal and sinus nasya with herbal nose ...

sweat lodge

Fitness; Spa

A spiritual ceremony linked with Native Indian culture taking place in a small, enclosed hut or other structure, and following the tradition of mind, body and spirit purification.

sauna

Fitness; Spa

A dry, hot, wood-lined treatment room, a sauna is a high-temperature spa facility that is used to bring on sweating to help relieve stress, release toxins and relax muscles.

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