Introduction to Ayurveda part 2

As we have learned in part 1 of our introduction to Ayurveda, Ayurveda is an effective system of medicine in India, but what does it practically mean? Ayurveda is all about getting and keeping your Tridosha in balance. The most ideal way to achieve this is by following a personalized diet, get your body internally […]

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Introduction to Ayurveda part 1

Ayurveda, the term is often seen in Spa menus and Wellness programs, but what does it mean? Ayurveda, the word originates from the words Ayur = long life and Veda = knowledge. So, Ayurveda literally means ¨science of life¨ and is considered to be the traditional system of medicine in India. It is 5.000 years […]

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The Mayr Cure explained

Mayr Cure in Spain

We know that a lot of therapies used in the Spa & Wellness industry have been invented years, decades or even ages ago. This is such an example, not very well known in non-German speaking countries, which is a pity, because it is a highly effective therapy. Let us introduce you to the F.X. Mayr Therapy! […]

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How Chocolate CAN be Healthy!

Chocolate is one of the most popular foods ever known. For centuries, it has been appreciated for its rich, smooth and delicious flavor. For some time now, chocolate has been studied for its potential health benefits, with intriguing results. More and more often you see Chocolate treatments and therapies appear on many spa-menus. So, although […]

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The Macrobiotic Approach to Diet

When I was thinking about the Macrobiotic diet, I thought it mainly was about “getting little to eat”. Untill I experienced what exactly it was and found out that in fact it was much more than a diet and was one of the most tasteful types of food I ever tasted! Macrobiotics originated in the […]

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Global Wellness – Spa around the world!

Imagine yourself or may be your parents 30 years ago coming home from a day at a spa saying ¨I had such a fantastic Shirodhara treatment¨. A day at a Spa may be already was something unusual, but a Shirodhara treatment….? Yesterday I went to a Spa and when reading the Spa menu I noticed […]

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HEALTH RESOLUTIONS 2011: ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS!

We wish you a happy, healthy and relaxed 2011! The end of the old year and the beginning of the new one has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make […]

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Spa Trends 2011 – Part 2

And these are the second 5 trends  of Susie Ellis´ Spa Finder trend projection for 2011- identifying global spa trends that will influence experiences for both consumers and the industry in the coming year and for decades to come. 6. THE SCIENCE OF SPA. Is there scientific proof that massage reduces stress? Are mudpacks and […]

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Spa Trends 2011 – Part 1

This is interesting! Susie Ellis at Spa Finder has just released the Spa Finder trend projection for 2011- identifying global spa trends that will influence experiences for both consumers and the industry in the coming year and for decades to come. In this BLOG we tell you about the first 5 trends. At the bottom of […]

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NOW PROVEN THAT MASSAGE REDUCES STRESS!!

relaxing massage at hotel los Monteros by SIS Spa in Spain

Does a Spa Massage really do more than just relax your muscles? Ask this anyone working in the Spa Industry and they will look a bit surprised, because YES of course it does!  So, nice that ¨The Times¨ has now published an article in which it has also really been proven. Recently the The Times […]

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