There is more to a spa experience than what meets the eye. It can be a space to pamper yourself when “me” time is much needed. It’s a chance to chill out, relax, recharge, reflect, detox, and re-energise.

It’s no secret that a spa day can be highly beneficial for your mind, body, and soul. When you combine the curative powers of aesthetic treatments with relaxation therapy, you empower yourself to work on your inner and outer self. But, in case you needed a reminder as to why you should book a spa day to reap these health benefits, then here are a few perks that may persuade you to spoil yourself to a spa treatment and allow yourself to be transported into another world.

Mental Health

A visit to the spa offers you the opportunity for quiet reflection and a chance to disconnect and escape from busy work schedules and the stress from everyday life. We can sometimes get so overwhelmed by how “connected” we are in this day and age and a spa day usually provides us time away from our phones and laptops, so you can truly get away from the world.

Massage treatments release serotonin, which is the hormone associated with happiness, so a massage treatment is fantastic for improving your mental health, state of mind, and mood. This doesn’t just have an effect post-treatment, but you can reap the benefits of a treatment a couple of days after, too. By combining pure products with the caring touch of a skilled therapists’ hands, you can experience physical and mental renewal.

Physical Well-being

Massages are not only relaxing, but they have an array of associated benefits that can help ease pain from: arthritis and muscle tension to stimulating blood flow, and boosting circulation. Facial or head massages can help relieve headaches, jaw pain, or sinus congestion.

All aspects of a spa, from the lighting and spa therapists to the different treatments and aromatic smells, are created to let you unwind and feel rejuvenated. So if work, relationships, or just life in general, are stressing you out, then a day at the spa may be exactly what you need. After a spa treatment, you will feel like you are walking on clouds.

Anti-ageing

Many spa treatments are known to help with the dreaded ageing years. Facials can assist in delaying and preventing wrinkles by hydrating the skin and restoring skin cells. In fact, just giving yourself time to relax and recuperate from the daily stresses of life is a great anti-ageing method. However, we know it can be difficult to make time for daily relaxation, so we suggest you set some time aside to relax at a spa, as it can be extremely beneficial.

Social Life

A spa treatment creates the perfect opportunity to bond with the one you love, your family or friends. Apart from booking your appointments for a spa day or single treatment, very little planning is actually involved in organising a day at the spa, making it the ultimate girl’s day, birthday celebration, bridal party, Mother’s Day treat, or other special occasion.

Productivity

A spa day is one of the best things anyone can do to eliminate stress in their lives. Allowing yourself a spa day provides you with the time to wind down and relax. When you go to a spa, you have access to a variety of healing relaxation techniques that help clear your mind and refresh your ability to focus, which in turn increases productivity.

Spa days are becoming one of the most popular team-building or conference activities in the business world, too. By taking a spa day with your fellow co-workers and focusing on relaxation, you are also building increased levels of camaraderie and morale.

To book your next spa day, visit the Mount Amanzi Mbali Day Spa:
R512, Hartbeespoort, Hartebeespoort, 0216
spa@mountamanzi.co.za
+27 (0) 12 381 5400