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 The essence of massage

Massage is a complementary therapy with a relaxing effect on both the body and the mind.

Massage might be the most ancient form of medical care. This has been demonstrated in the early ages by egyptian tomb paintings. Later much emphasis has been laid on massages in the eastern cultures. Ambroise Pare, a 16th-century physician to the French court, emphasized on massage being a treatment for various illnesses. Swedish massage, most common to Westerners, has taken an emergence in the 19th century.

Massage lost some of its valuable aspect with the nasty image projected by "massage parlors." However, with the sensitization of the essence of massage and its therapeutic properties, this nasty image is vanishing.

A variety of massage techniques have also been integrated in several other harmonizing therapies, such as aromatherapy, reflexology and ayurveda.

Aromatherapy Massage

It is a combination of massage with essential oils and other specific massage techniques to uphold a good health and well being.

Reflexology

It is the use of thumb and finger pressure on the reflex points of the feet to help in attaining equilibrium within the body.

Ayurveda

It is the traditional indian method of medical treatment, It emphasizes on the therapeutic benefits of massage with aromatic oils and spices. It is practiced extensively in India.

Massages of the different parts of the body and their benefits

Head Massage- It consists of pressure points in your head which can soothe your whole body

Face Massage- Touching the face lightly and cupping the cheeks with hands to relieve the muscles and connective tissue

Jaw Massage- Pull the sides of the ears gently straight outward, then straight up, then straight down. With the index finger, apply pressure on the tender spot near to the earlobe where it connects to the head and release

Torso Massage- Rub the area above the kidneys with the fists in circular motions to boost up the body

Feet Massage- Apply pressure with the thumbs to the sole of the feet, moving from the bottom of the arch to the top near the big toe repeating several times.

Health benefits of massage

Massage reduces tension of the muscles. It relieves contracted and hardened muscles

• Massage improves blood circulation thus increasing the oxygen capacity of blood by 10-15 %
• Massage increases mobility of the joints that provides a stretching action to both the muscles and connective tissues that surround the muscles
• Massage improves skin condition thus enhancing the function of the sweat glands, which keep the skin cool and healthy
• Massage improves digestion. There is an increased excretion of nitrogen, inorganic phosphorus, and salt subsequently increasing the metabolic rate
• Massage is a miraculous cure to acute pain�
• Massage stimulates the Nervous System

Physical benefits of massage

• Relieves stress and helps to relax
• Diminishes uneasiness during pregnancy
• Helps in taking easy breaths
• Minimises blood pressure
• Enhances posture of the body
• Reinforces the immune system
• Fast recovery after injury
• Helps in the recovery of musculoskeletal problems

Mental benefits of massage

• Gains peace of mind
• Relieves mental stress
• Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
• Alleviates anxiety
• Enhances awareness of mind-body connection

Spas in Mauritius

The spas in Mauritius harmonize the energies which have a governing power on the physical and mental aspects within the body and subsequently releasing the toxins from the body. Some of the common therapies practised in the spas of Mauritius include meditation, healing, soft massage and massage with essential oils.

The detoxification of the body in the spas of Mauritius is followed by brushing the entire body. The following step of spa treatment in the spas is that of relaxing the entire body using massage strokes, meditation and healing therapy ultimately ending up with a harmonious face massage.

Traditionally, spa treatments in Mauritius focused on the benefits of healing through the powers of thermal water. Presently, the spa treatments in Mauritius are directing themselves towards the use of various kinds of essential oils and products that are more apt to relax the senses keeping in mind that the spas in Mauritius make visitors, be it local or foreigner, to feel more relaxed and rejuvenated both physically and mentally.

Shanti Ananda

Spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens and located in the south of Mauritius at St. Felix offering breathtaking views of the hills and the Indian Ocean with its coral reefs, Shanti Ananda offers both a blissful mauritian experience and a pathway to vitality through a union of body, mind and soul.

Spa Therapies

Tranquility is what you get through the nurturing touch of the relaxing therapies and feel totally refreshing.

The spa at Shanti Ananda is dedicated to restoring balance and harmonising energies mixing the healing principles of the east and west, while immersing you in the discovery of a lifestyle that focuses on the synergy of the mind, body and soul.

International Spa Therapies

-ANANDA TOUCH
-AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE
-COUPLES MASSAGE
-REFLEXOLOGY
-SWEDISH MASSAGE

-THALASSOTHERAPY

Spa Holiday in Mauritius

Mauritius is a dream destination- with tourist coming mainly because of the 3 Ss. But lately tourists have been coming into Mauritius for another reason also. Ofcourse, for experiencing a rejuvenating spa holiday in Mauritius. The high class hotels of Mauritius set on tropical beaches combine spa therapy with top class luxury for a memorable holiday. You can discover and experience the art of soul therapy and pure relaxation that a spa holiday in Mauritius assures you. Just imagine letting your body surrender to a soothing massage administered by the skillful masseurs while listening to the soft lapping of the waves or enjoying a spectacular Mauritian sunset by the shore. This is indeed a lasting experience which you should not miss at all!!

All the high class hotels and resorts in Mauritius have exclusive spa holiday centres. Some are even specialist spa resorts where the very essence of the stay is that of is relaxation and well-being.

There are many different varieties of spa treatments and therapies available nowadays such as Ayurvedic, Indonesian, Thai and Balinese.

While the new exotic spa therapies are more for exciting the senses by using varied aromatic products, the traditional spa treatments draw on the healing powers of thermal water. But the end result of a spa treatment is same and that is a feeling of rejuvenation both on physical and mental level.

Some of the world renowned hotels in Mauritius that also double up as spa resorts and provide refreshing spa treatments are The Residence, The One and Only St Geran, The One and Only St Touesserok, The Hilton Mauritius Resort and Spa, The Oberoi and The Heritage Spa Resort.

Some of the most known spas in Mauritius are currently at the following hotels:

• Prince Maurice
• The One and Only St Geran
• Royal Palm
• The Heritage Spa Resort
• Oberoi
• Beau Rivage
• The One and Only St Touessrok
• Sofitel Imperial
• The Residence
• The Hilton Mauritius Resort and Spa
• Dinarobin hotels

There is also an ayurvedic spa centre, the Shanti Ananda, located at Riviere des Galets
Chemin Grenier, Mauritius, whereby it offers an extensive range of ayurvedic and international treatments incorporating the traditional indian ayurveda and yoga with thallasotherapy.

The Spa provides the following facilities:

• Ayurvedic Panchkarma treatment rooms
• International therapy treatment rooms
• Couples spa therapy suite
• Scrub and Hydrotherapy rooms
• Consultation Rooms
• Relaxation Room
• Yoga Pavilions
• Oriental spa treatment rooms
• Beauty salon with multi purpose rooms for facials, manicure and pedicure
• Watsu pool for finger based spa therapy
• Tea Pavilion
• Meditation and personalized yoga session rooms

Room tariffs

* All prices are in euros