HEALTH + WELLNESS
SPA TIME !
FROM GRAND COUNTRY HOUSES COMPLETE WITH MOSAIC POOLS AND WHITE FLUFFY ROBES , PLUS A WHOLE HEAP OF CHARACTER AND HISTORY , TO SERENE THERAPISTS WHO OFFER A PLETHORA OF PLUSH TREATMENTS , KENT IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO INDULGE IN SPA TRANQUILITY THIS SEASON .
HOT STONE MASSAGE AT ROWHILL GRANGE UTOPIA SPA
Ahead of National Spa Week 2022 , which is held from 4 to 9 November , we dive deep into the plunge pool of Kentish spas , retreats and treatment rooms . According to the official Awareness Days ( www . awarenessdays . com ) organisation , the aim that lies at the heart of National Spa Week ’ s campaign is : to raise public awareness of the real physical , mental and emotional benefits that regular spa attendance can offer . They go on to say that regular spa attendance is a cultural norm in many parts of Europe , whereas here in the UK we still tend to view it as a once-in-a-blue-moon treat rather than a weekly or monthly essential , which will benefit both our physical and mental wellbeing .
“ Our 21st-century lives are fast paced , more digitally influenced , and busier than ever before . In the same way regular gym attendance keeps us physically fit , regular spa attendance is an effective way to help combat the long term effects of everyday stress that we have become accustomed to living with ,” say the organisation . As we hurtle into deep midwinter with fewer daylight hours and icy temperatures still to come , it can sometimes be difficult to shift out of those more melancholic moods without the help of sunshine and warm weather . Offering the sanctuary of indoor warmth , rest , respite and relaxation , away from those harsh outdoor elements , a weekend away or even just an hour spent switching off in the peace of a spa or treatment room can really make all the difference to our mindset , not to mention any aches , pains or trivial ailments we might have .
According to Spa and Hotel Break ( www . spaandhotelbreak . co . uk ), some of these benefits that go further than rescuing us from the hustle and bustle of everyday life include improved cardiovascular health , stress relief , working on sore muscles , helping with pain and preventing it , contributing to healthier skin and joints , and even improving sleep . With this in mind , a shift in our attitudes towards spa breaks and having therapeutic treatments should be altered . Instead of treating them as a self-indulgence that can sometimes even be considered as a guilty pleasure , we should see them as more of a necessary self-care element of our wellbeing routines . Whether you are visiting a local therapist for a facial to treat acne or help tired skin , a masseuse to help ease muscular aches , or spending your weekend at a full-blown retreat , Kent is bursting with places to meet your spa needs and help you feel relaxed , more content and healthier in both body and mind .
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