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A massage isn’t just for Christmas.
Here are five tips for incorporating ‘spa’ into your life
W
e all love a massage, and many of us know the
incredible therapeutic and healing benefits it
brings. It can be a perfect addition to any yoga
practice and a healthy lifestyle. And yet just 8%
of the UK population has ever set foot in a spa,
according to the UK Spa Association (spa-uk.org). Well, it wants you
to be at your best even when you can’t make it to the spa or indulge
in a blissful, expert massage. So, the association has kindly put
together a list of tips for incorporating ‘spa’ into your day-to-day life.
“The importance of taking ’me’ time out to relax and unwind are well
known and we want more people to experience these benefits,” says
Charlie Thompson, chair of the UK Spa Association.TOP 5 TIPS FOR INCORPORATING ‘SPA’ INTO YOUR LIFE:1. A massage isn’t just for Christmas! Make a resolution to have
a monthly massage and wonder why you didn’t do this earlier.
Or better still, persuade your boss to arrange it on behalf of the
company and let them witness your productivity soar!Spoilt rotten
2. Host a pop-up spa in your own bathroom. Build your box of spa
goodies (aromatherapy candle, dead sea salts, favourite tunes,
mindfulness book) and once a week enjoy the contents locked away
in the comfort of your own bathroom.3. See the professionals. Beauty and spa therapists have spent years
training to understand the workings of the skin which is why they
usually have the most amazing complexions. Book yourself in for a
skin analysis and find out what state your skin is in and how you too
can look like them!4. Start the day hydrated. When you wake up get in the habit of
drinking a large cup of hot water with fresh lemon and raw honey.
Not only does it instantly hydrate the body but it also helps cleanse
your digestive system.5. Sign up to the newsletters of your favourite spas and salons and
take advantage of the many incredible offers they issue first to their
subscribers. The images will inspire you too.