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OCTOBER 2017 GQ.CO.ZA 105

Bio-reflex

(in a massage)

A safe and very

effective hands-on

technique whereby

a gentle sustained

pressure is

delivered into

myofascial

connective tissue.

Ayurveda

An ancient healing

methodology

using traditional

techniques to

treat illness

and encourage

wellbeing. There

are three body

types (the tridosha

theory) which lie

at the very core

of Ayurveda

wisdom, equipping

you to live a

healthy lifestyle.

Contouring
Enhances the
appearance of loose
skin and cellulite, and
aids skin firming.

Conditioning
Cleanses the body
of toxins, thereby

.... 1. BODY CONTOURING,

CONDITIONING AND SCULPTING

What’s the difference between...

Exfoliation

A manual technique

with a granular

product that removes

dead skin from the

skin’s surface, leaving

skin brighter.

Scrub

Manual method with

a granular product.

Exfoliation

Either a manual or

chemical technique

(body peel with alpha

hydroxy acids).

Deep

exfoliation

Removes dead skin

and debris on

a deeper level,

enhancing uneven

skin texture. This is

a chemical exfoliation

like a body peel.

improving immunity

and energy levels.

Sculpting

Enhances the

appearance of

adipose tissue

deposits, and targets

specific areas.

... 2. EXFOLIATION AND

DEEP EXFOLIATION

... 3. SCRUB AND

EXFOLIATION

Reflexology

Here pressure is

applied to reflex

points located on the

feet, hands and ears.

These nerve zones

correspond to

organs and the

pressure enhances

the overall wellbeing

of organs. A trained

reflexologist applies

pressure on different

energy lines (body

meridians) on reflex

points to establish

any imbalances,

which will then be

the focal point to

bring the body back

into balance.

Swedish massage

The most popular

type of massage in

spas around the

world, and a good

first-time massage

treatment. It can

be viewed as the

foundation for most

Western-centric

massage, including

sports, deep tissue

and aromatherapy

massages.

Thai massage

You are fully

clothed, and

the massage is

performed on a

futon/floor mattress.

It incorporates

stretching, pulling

and rocking to

relieve tension and

enhance flexibility

and range of motion.

Dry-brush

treatment

This removes dead,

dry skin, improving

the appearance of

skin and allowing

it to hydrate more

efficiently when

moisturiser is

applied. Helps move

lymph fluid into the

lymph nodes so

this waste can then

be eliminated,

thereby detoxifying

the body.

Hammam

Also known as

a Turkish Bath, it

is cleansing and

relaxing. Your body

is doused with warm

water as a Tellak

exfoliates away

impurities using

a Kessa glove and

Savon Noir, a soap

made from crushed

olives, olive oil and

eucalyptus.

Hot stone

therapy

Heat is applied to

relax tense

muscles and

improve

circulation. Heated

Basalt river rocks

are most often

used as they

become smooth

from the current.

Hydrotherapy

Based on its

mechanical and/or

thermal effects,

hydrotherapy

makes use of the

body’s reaction to

hot and cold

stimuli. Heat is

used to relax and

soothe the body.

Cold is used to

invigorate and

energise the body.

Grooming

Spa

etiquette

101

What to bring

with you?

To make use of spa

facilities, bring your

swimsuit and arrive

45 minutes before

your appointment.

How long to

set aside?

Arrive at least 15

minutes before your

appointment to

check-in, if you are

not making use of

the spa facilities.

Do you keep

underwear on or

strip down to

just a towel?

The spa will provide

you with the correct

attire, like

disposable

underwear, or you

may wear your own.

Choose what is

most comfortable

for you. The

therapists will

always use towel

draping techniques

to respect your

privacy.

Any do’s and

don’ts that guys

should know

about with spa

etiquette?

»

Respect all spa

client privacy.

»

Anyone under 16

years of age must

be accompanied by

an adult

»

Turn of f your

cellphone upon

arrival and keep

your voice down.

»

Inform your

therapist about

health conditions

such as high blood

pressure, allergies

or any other

concerns you may

have when booking

your slot.

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