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Solo spa breaks and championing the individual

Solo spa breaks and championing the individual

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05 February 2020
Even though going on a spa break is very much about self care, many of us still feel great discomfort about going on a solo spa break.
Five signs you and your partner need quality time together on a spa break

Five signs you and your partner need quality time together on a spa break

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04 February 2020
Even if you live with someone, it’s not quite the same as spending quality time with them. As life takes over, often we find that although we see someone every day, we haven’t necessarily had proper time together. Here are five signs that you and your partner need quality time together, and a spa break could be just the answer…
Why Tibetan sound bowls could be the wellbeing boost you've been searching for

Why Tibetan sound bowls could be the wellbeing boost you've been searching for

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15 October 2024
Sound healing, or sound baths, have been a popular way to support wellbeing for thousands of years, so what is it and why should you try it? Ragdale Hall Spa explains.
How fragrance and aromatherapy can make a big difference to our wellbeing

How fragrance and aromatherapy can make a big difference to our wellbeing

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27 January 2020
Scent has a crucial role to play in our physical and emotional wellbeing, and this year we’re embracing the powers of aromatherapy more than ever.
The benefits of silence on a health spa break or retreat

The benefits of silence on a health spa break or retreat

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24 January 2020
Simon and Garfunkel sang of the haunting sound of silence, but as it happens, a little silence turns out to have many a benefit on a health spa retreat.
What are the benefits of contrast showers for health and wellbeing?

What are the benefits of contrast showers for health and wellbeing?

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23 January 2020
A classic hot-cold water therapy typically used by marathon runners, contrast showers are believed to improve circulation, reduce inflammation and support muscle injuries by causing blood to be redirected to your vital organs.
Turning Blue Monday into YOU Monday by bringing the sunshine back into your life

Turning Blue Monday into YOU Monday by bringing the sunshine back into your life

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20 January 2020
While spring is just around the corner, today has been dubbed Blue Monday, so it seems there’s no better time to really take a moment to ourselves.
Body image: why size matters in spas

Body image: why size matters in spas

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28 July 2023
Body image is an inevitable topic of concern and conversation when it comes to spa breaks, but positive intentions can be severely undermined by the small details that have a big impact on how we experience spas.
8 signs you need a spa break

8 signs you need a spa break

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09 January 2020
Feeling a bit 'meh'? In need of a rest but another night in front of your streaming channel of choice not going to cut it? In our team's humble experience, these are a few of the signs that you don't just need a break, you need a spa break.
Let’s go outside: nature is this year’s leading wellness prescription

Let’s go outside: nature is this year’s leading wellness prescription

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08 January 2020
Being out in nature has a meaningful impact on wellbeing. So little wonder that nature is at the heart of many of this year’s wellness retreats…