Leisure
5 treats to relax every teacher
By PreSha Barnes
A
full week of work can be
quite draining mentally and
physically. When it comes to
taking a break, most of us
simply just want to relax. There are
many different ways to relax and focus
on your wellbeing. Find ways to take
your body and mind on a mini-vacation
into a realm of blissful happiness.
Below are few ways that you can relax
and refresh yourself. These are sure
to release you from the stresses and
strains of a long workweek. Go ahead
and try at least one of the following,
you’ll want to do them again.
Mud Bath
This may sound a little unusual,
but mud baths have been around
for centuries. The soothing mud
relieves stressful muscle aches, is
recommended in treating arthritis and
also some skin conditions. The mud
bath consists of mud, spring water
and essential minerals. Even if you
don’t need this treatment for aching
muscles, it is definitely great for the
skin, and helps to exfoliate, revealing
glowing skin upon completion.
Beach Walk
This may sound more like exercise but
keep reading. A walk on the beach
can help to create a feeling of overall
wellness. It is a good way to relax while
taking care of your cardiovascular and
mental health. Meditation can be a key
part of this walk. You are encouraged
go stop while on the beach, take a seat
in the sand, close your eyes, and allow
the sounds around you to soothe your
mind.
Hammock
Ever wanted to get a massage and
feel as if you are floating? Well, the
hammock spa treatment might just be
for you. While sitting in a hammock,
the masseuse gives you what feels like
a weightless massage. The hammock
allows your body to relax and be
maneuvered with ease, giving you a
feeling of weightlessness. Swinging
in the hammock, while getting the
tension of the week released is
definitely a worthwhile experience. You
will drift away during this massage with
the added benefit of being outdoors.
Cactus
This sounds prickly but it is definitely
not. This spa treatment happens to
be quite refreshing. While it might
sound a little strange to be massaged
by a cactus, it helps you in more
ways than you can even imagine. The
needles are removed from the cacti,
and it is turned into leafy paddles. The
paddles are then split in half and then
rubbed on your skin. The Aloe Vera
soothes your skin, without leaving an
unpleasant sticky residue like normal
massage oils. This treatment removes
toxins and rehydrates your skin.
Hot Stone & Aromatherapy
A traditional massage is therapeutic,
but after a few hot stones and
essential oils are added to the mix,
the ordinary massage is transformed
into a heavenly experience, that will
now be at the top of your list. Prior to
the hot stone massage, you select the
essential fragrant oil of your choice.
The therapist heats the stones and
initially gives you a traditional massage
to help relax the muscles. After the
stones are heated, get ready for a
treat. Be sure to inform the therapist if
the stones are too hot, and consult a
physician prior to getting this massage
to ensure that this is right for you.
Our most important job is to take care
of ourselves. These treats are just a
few of the ways we can heal, relax and
get our heads back into the game.
Remember, you don’t need a special
reason to treat yourself to some R&R!