Five luxury treatments to aid your mental health
Life can take its toll on our mental health. And for a variety of reasons. One minute we can be riding high, and the next we’re on the floor, hit by a stressful day at work, relationship problems or anything else that can happen in our day-to-day life.
Mental health problems are on the rise, and it doesn’t discriminate, affecting anybody. Visit any private mental health clinic and you’ll find people of all generations, backgrounds and genders. Therefore, it’s more important than ever before to look after our mental health and there are many ways in which we can do that.
Taking a break and enjoying the luxuries in life can be one way to do that, with a wealth of options available to kick back, relax and forget about your troubles. So, if you want to maintain your mental health, here are five luxury treatments you can look to make the most of…
Spa Retreats
One of the more popular options is to enjoy a spa break. Often located in serene surroundings, luxury spa retreats provide a range of therapies to melt away any forms of stress and tension.
The likes of aromatherapy massages, hot stone therapies and hydriotherapy baths can relax both our bodies and our minds, creating a perfect environment for introspection and rejuvenation.
There are dozens of incredible spa retreats across the country to suit a range of budgets, and a weekend away at one really will be transforming.
Mindful Meditation Retreats
Alongside spa treatments, you may wish to consider mindfulness. These are often found in the hillsides or along the coast and provide a stunning backdrop for inner reflection. Meditation has long been proven to aid with stress and anxiety and at such retreats you’ll find a wealth of mindfulness exercises from meditation to yoga, as well as healthy, nutritious meals and comforting and calming rooms. It’s the perfect escape and one that can really reujuvinate us.
Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy
A little more outside the box, we all are aware of nature’s impact on our mental health and one way to really benefit from that is through enjoying forest bathing and nature therapy. This is a method in which you immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of the forest.
Experiences such as guided walks, staying in eco-lodges and just taking in the environment can have an incredibly calming effect on us, boosting mood and reducing those stress hormones we’re trying to escape from.
Holistic Wellness Retreats
It may be that you want to take a more holistic approach and address mind, body and spirit. These wellness retreats combine the likes of spa treatments with mindfulnes activities like yoga, tai chi as well as nutrition workshops.
This can help provide comprehensive care and support for mental and physical wellbeing, and be just the steps you need to refresh and tackle your stresses back home head on.
Art and Creativity Workshops
Finally, getting creative and enjoying artistic endeavours can be an excellent option. Engaging in activities like painting, pottery, sculpting and other forms of arts and crafts can not only be therapeutic, but also promote self-expression and provide a real sense of achievement, improving self-esteem and confidence as you view the end result.
You don’t have to be an incredible painter or an experienced potter, in fact being a novice can be even more rewarding.
