You know you want to try something different, but how do you know if this treatment is right for your needs? The best place to start is by being informed as to what the terms mean. From Lomi-Lomi (a gently soothing Polynesian massage), to Rassoul (a detoxifying Moroccan mud therapy), from age-defying oxygen facials to the new breed of eco-spas( which honor the environment and educate guests), the electronic Spapedia will help you be prepared in this ancient, but ever expanding universe. More indigenous ingredients are utilized today and cultural traditions may be unfamiliar yet welcoming. Spas are elemental expressions of human healing and every civilization has a unique contribution to this great pursuit.
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| tai chi
Chinese martial art form using stylized gestures and deep breathing to achieve mental clarity, balance, and improved circulation. Key components include concentration, visualization, and graceful, dance-like movements. |
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| temascal
A healing method involving heat, practiced by indigenous North and Central Americans. Participants gather inside a dome-like structure, around a pit where water is poured over heated stones. The steam is intended to relax and detoxify, and thus to create a serene, balanced, contemplative state. |
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| thai massage
Bodywork practices from Thailand that incorporate pressure-point massage and yoga-like stretches to increase muscle relaxation and flexibility, traditionally done on the floor, with client dressed in loose clothing. |
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| thalassotherapy
Therapeutic treatments using sea and seawater products such as seaweed and seaweed wraps. |
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| turkish bath/hammam
Bathing ritual that involves going through a series of steam rooms of increasingly elevated temperature, followed by a rubdown and massage and finished off with a cold shower. |
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