Learn How You Can Create a Spa Experience at Home, Including the Relaxing Sounds of an Indoor Fountain
It is very easy to let the stresses of daily life choke out our bodies, physically and emotionally. Because we live in a world that seems to demand more and more from us, it is important to know when we need to draw the line and take time to rejuvenate ourselves. Many people depend on a regular visit to a local spa to help themselves retreat from the stress of their busy schedule. Due to many factors, not everyone can enjoy the luxury of receiving a spa treatment when their body is begging for a break. If heading off to the spa is not always practical for you when you need to reduce your stress and rejuvenate you can easily bring the spa experience into your home. With very little expense or preparation you can easily create a home spa that can be open for service when you need it.
One of the unique qualities of the spa experience is the sense of peace that one feels as they enter the front door. The entire place seems to gently whisper “relaxation” through the ambiance that is created. It is important to try to recreate this atmosphere as best as possible to maximize your home spa experience. It is important to have your home to yourself or at the bare minimum, quiet.
The bathroom is the ideal location for the self treatment and a bath tub is essential. Because your spa experience is in this small room it can be easy to set the ambiance that will help you unwind and slip into your own little world. The soft light of candles is a great mood setter. Arrange candles throughout the room in such a way that they are your primary light source. The number of candles that you use will depend on the amount of light you want. Fresh cut flowers also bring a unique fragrance and visual calm to the room.
The natural gentle sounds of moving water are also incorporated into the spa experience to help relax the mind and soul. By including a small table top fountain or an indoor floor water fountain into the set up of the washroom prior to your self spa treatment you to can take advantage of these calming natural sounds. These small fountains incorporate natural beauty and bring an audible peace to the room. Some people choose to purchase a fountain and use it solely in these temporary reprieves, while others decide to enjoy the fountain elsewhere in the home also.
Music can also be a great soother to the inner soul. I recommend placing a small player within the room, preferably with a remote so you can safely change the volume or song from the comfort of the tub. The music you play is entirely your choice, but it should be calming. Whether you choose simply background instrumental music or music with lyrics is up to you, but it should help you relax and calm you. In fact, if you prefer fewer sounds, then just stick with the water fountain and no music.
You may want to take this opportunity to enjoy a good book. Many people do not take the time they wish to read and this can be the perfect opportunity to read that book you’ve wanted to read. Others simply want to enjoy the solitude and get lost in their own thoughts and relaxation. The neat thing about creating this spa experience at home is that you are in control and you can tailor it to fit what you desire.
The experience itself will help calm and rejuvenate your body, but do not overlook the importance of taking care of your skin. By simply placing fresh sliced cucumbers over your eyes you can reduce any puffiness while enjoying the soothing sensations on your eyelids and face. By adding essential oils to the tub water you will be adding many restorative qualities back into your skin.
It can also be rewarding to take the additional time to give yourself a facial treatment. Because the skin on the face is thinner and more sensitive then the majority of your body, it deserves some additional care. A quality self face mask treatment can help tone and moisturize. Once you remove the mask and complete the treatment you can tone the skin by rubbing your face and eyelids with an ice cube in a small plastic bag. This procedure is called cryotherapy within the spa industry.
Once you are actually alone in your house, go and fill the bathtub with bearably hot water and include the bath salts or essential oils you wish to use. Set the props mentioned above within the room to set the mood you want to create. Light the candles and place them around your bathroom and set the indoor water fountain in a location that you can hear it and see the flowing water. Turn on the music at a low volume. Then go and throw a nice soft fluffy towel in the dryer for a few a minutes. This will give you a warm fluffy towel for you to enjoy when you are ready to leave the tub. It is ok if they are unbearably hot when they leave the dryer because they will have time to cool while you are in the tub. Some choose to go out and buy new fluffy towels and save them for the spa occasions at home. This will help make it a special experience.
A glass of cool water with a touch of lemon, lime or even cucumber can be very soothing. Fresh sliced fruit will also be very satisfying, cool and soothing. Many also enjoy a lighter spa style meal to round off the experience. You can prepare this before you begin so you have limited work after the treatment.
By setting up the bathroom prior to entering it for the actual experience you will mirror that same relaxing experience as you enter that you would feel as you enter a spa lobby. Enter your now tranquil bathroom and undress. As you undress each part of your body, concentrate on relaxing that part. Take your time with this and take deep breaths. Listen to the beautiful sounds of the table top fountain and the music you have chosen. Once you are fully undressed make sure your towel and book are nearby and then get into that tub! To maximize your comfort in the tub use an inflatable pillow or a rolled up towel to support your neck as you soak. This will help you to get fully relaxed. By closing your eyes and breathing deeply taking in those beautiful fragrances you added to the tub, will also allow you to become completely relaxed.
Once you have completed the experience, it is important to ease yourself back into your regular routine. Some gentle stretching or light yoga are excellent choices as your muscles are loose and relaxed from the soak.
Even though a trip to the spa may not be feasible as often as you would like you can create a similar experience at home. I believe that when you try it once you will incorporate a home spa experience into your day timer on a regular basis. Get ready to reduce stress, become rejuvenated, and read that book you’ve wanted to read – it’s easier and more effective then you may think. Go ahead and treat yourself, you deserve it.