Introduction to Ayurveda part 1

February 28, 2011.Reading time 3 minutes.

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 […]

How Chocolate CAN be Healthy!

January 31, 2011.Reading time 3 minutes.

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 […]

Global Wellness – Spa around the world!

January 10, 2011.Reading time 2 minutes.

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 […]

HEALTH RESOLUTIONS 2011: ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS!

December 16, 2010.Reading time 8 minutes.

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 […]

Spa Trends 2011 – Part 2

December 2, 2010.Reading time 6 minutes.

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 […]

Spa Trends 2011 – Part 1

November 30, 2010.Reading time 7 minutes.

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 […]

NOW PROVEN THAT MASSAGE REDUCES STRESS!!

October 15, 2010.Reading time 2 minutes.

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 […]

We love Signature Treatments!

October 1, 2010.Reading time 3 minutes.

Signature treatments, as the name already implies, are treatments which are designed by the Spa itself and can not be find at any other Spa. Not the basic hot stone massage or hydrating facial, no, signature treatments go further than that. Special techniques or home made products are normally the basis for a signature treatment. […]

Liquid Gold – The Power of the Olive!

September 23, 2010.Reading time 2 minutes.

Next time you eat an olive you will think about the following nice little fact… We bet you did not know that the knowledge of a 4000 year old culture and tradition makes it possible to benefit from the legendary power of the olive tree. The olive tree is the master of anti-aging. It is, […]

A real treat, Ligne St Barth!

September 1, 2010.Reading time 1 minute.

The laboratory of cosmetic production of LIGNE ST BARTH is located on one of the most beautiful islands of the Caribbean: St Barthélemy. St Barthélemy Island, is a small Caribbean paradise where the amazing natural and pure products of Ligne St Barth are exclusively manufactured. The skin care products of St Barth contain all the […]