Quality of Spa

In today’s fast paced world, one has to slow down once in a while for restoration and rejuvenation. A spa is a lovely place for such a break with the magic and goodness of nature to help revitalize you. Thespas in Himalayas are just as wonderful and healing as the spas along the coast or around the cities.The term spa is derived from the town Spa in Belgium and going back to the Roman times, it was called AquaeSpadane. A parallel connection to the word Spa is the Latin ‘spargere’, which means to scatter, sprinkle or moisten.Spas are getaway locations offering various treatments to heal, de-stress, cleanse or to simply enhance the wellness of body, mind and soul.

Travelling for wellness along with a fun packed holiday is trending today. Spa resorts are popular holiday attractions and form an integral part of holiday plans and itineraries as the benefits from spa treatments are holistic in nature. Stress, anxiety and pollution are stated to be the major causes for illness and Spas tackle these health ailments with their treatments. Spas located in places with scenic beauty and serene surroundings, like the spa resorts of the Himalayas,have asoothing effect and naturally contributeto the benefits of thevarious treatments. Spa treatments provide natural loving care with various services like massages, therapies, wraps, masks, manicure, pedicure, and healing with hot spring water; especially true for spas in the Himalayan range.Listed below are some of the spa benefits of spa treatments:

• Provides immense relaxation to the body, mind and soul – this holistic approach makes it very appealing to all
• Helps to dealwith emotional stress by comforting the individual undergoing the treatment
• Tones, nourishes and rejuvenatesthe body
• Detoxifies and cleanses the body from the ill effects of pollution, stress and bad food habits
• Deals with weight related problems
• Handles insomnia, stress and fatigue
• Improves flexibility of the body
• Soothes tired and sore muscles
• Improvesblood circulation
• Increases the body energy flow
• Reduces high blood pressure and hypertension
• Enhances spiritual awareness
• Reduce the effects of aging

Apart from the mentioned benefits, spas help us disconnect from our hectic lifestyles and humdrum existence..

Spa industry is thriving in India and the spa communities have high commitment levels to ensure that the guests consistently receive the best services. The passion that drives the spa industry is overwhelming and it aimsto improve the overall quality of spas.

As per the latest reports by global hospitality consultants, India is listed as one of the top 20 spa countries worldwide. With its rich culture, ancient wellness therapies and spiritual practices, India attracts tourists from within and outside. The Indian spa industry also provides a healthy blend of Chinese, Thai and Swedish healing techniques along with the traditional Indian Ayurvedic treatments, making it extra attractive to the tourist with varied treatment options.

The Spa resorts have  spread over most of theIndian sub-continent. Some of the most popular spa destinations in the North are tucked away in quaint little Himalayan towns like Shimla, Rishikesh, Parwanoo and Kasauli. The big cities like Delhi, Amritsar, Jaipur, Bangalore, Chennai and Ranthambore also attract significant spa tourism. Goa and Kerala, along the backwaters and Kovalam,Cochin, Trivandrum and Thekkady, are also popular spa destinations.

Spa Tourism in India is growing and has a bright future withand more people making a conscious shift towards healthier lifestyles and wellness.