Spas
Spas
Spa Evolution by Susan Campbell Health, wellness, and pampering emporiums have evolved to encompass a more holistic approach to mind, body, and spirit since spas first became popular. And Aruba’s offerings are right on trend.
The modern multiservice complexes available today certainly aren’t your grandmother’s spas. Menus and offerings have now evolved immensely around the globe to encompass so much more. And you’ll find all the latest, sophisticated, creative, and ultra pampering modern practices of world-class establishments available in Aruba’s many inviting spa emporiums. A kaleidoscope of sensory pleasures
Few things are as rejuvenating and stress relieving as an expertly applied massage. Many techniques that date back from ancient Middle Eastern and Asian cultures are still incorporated today, and are combined with the tried and true more modern Swedish style rubs. But additional ancient techniques also include the mind as well as body, like reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation; VortexHealing, a holistic
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system of energetic healing; and pranayama (breath control), plus chakra balancing. Sports massage and even prenatal and postnatal massages are also trending. You’ll find all of those on this island. More of the senses are being embraced with practices like aromatherapy and audio enhancement that add to the experience of rejuvenation. Facial and body treatments have also come a long way, and the use of organic ingredients – often locally sourced – is very big now too. You’ll find lots of local aloe and tropical blooms in treatment recipes used here, and the oil derived from Aruba’s divi-divi tree is also used for its astringent attributes. Smooth, locally sourced rocks are sought out for hot stone massage, and the seaweed, sea salt, soft sand, and even organic red and black mud straight from Aruba’s waters and beaches are often in the mix. !
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