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Moxibustion Chinese Therapy, Italy

Lefay SPA

An East-meets-West wellness philosophy at this spa retreat overlooking Lake Garda, where guests can encounter 'Moxibustion', a Chinese therapeutic technique meaning 'burning herb'.

This therapy includes the burning of mugwort, a small, spongey medicinal herb, on various acupuncture points and energy pathways around the body.

This treatment strengthens the blood, stimulates energy levels and boosts the results of other therapies.

Red & Black Pepper Lipolysis, Greece

Porto Elounda Detox

Offering views across Mirabello Bay in the north-eastern corner of Crete, Porto Elounda has the Six Senses Spa, where guests can experience an unusual detoxifying treatment.

It uses the medicinal properties of red and black pepper to stimulate the breakdown of fatty tissue and deliver a deeply moisturising and refreshing treatment.

Himalayan Heart Stone Massage, Vietnam

Fusion Maia

This is a tropical spa on Vietnam's East Coast, where guests can experience a range of healing therapies, including the Himalayan Heart Stone Massage, a gentle, alkalising therapy using warm heart-shaped salt stones and pomelo oil to promote inner peace.

The warmth from the stones ease tense muscles and soothe aches and pains, while the stones' positive ions are believed to rid your body of harmful vibrations and clear the air around.

Green Coffee Sculpting, Oman

Zighy Bay Sense of De-stress

On the Arabian Peninsula of Oman, and in a secluded bay surrounded by mountains, the Six Senses Spa offers a green coffee with an energising body treatment focusing on the thighs, waist, tummy and derriere, aimed at breaking down fat cells, stimulating circulation and boosting metabolism.

The treatment begins with dry skin brushing, before being massaged with the thermogenic, salon-strength chilli and coffee oil for a caffeine hit to rival your morning java.

Try Nasal Treatment in India

SwaSwara Ayurveda

This holistic healing retreat in the Indian countryside focuses on the power of Ayurveda.

It is an ancient practice that encourages nasal administration of medicinal herbs, decoctions and oils, to clear sinus congestion and expel toxins from the head and neck region.

Colour Therapy in Malaysia

The Banjaran Rejuvenation

Set amongst tropical jungle and limestone hills, the Banjaran is an acclaimed 5* resort known for its extensive wellness offerings.

Its Chromotherapy is a technique using colours to adjust body vibrations to frequencies that encourage greater health and harmony.

By cultivating the frequencies of individual colours to balance and re-shape the energy in our bodies, a greater level of physical and spiritual healing can be achieved.

Chavutti Thirumal Massage, St Lucia

BodyHoliday De-Stress

Find your bliss at this leading St Lucian wellness retreat designed to maximise well-being and improve health. Whilst having someone walk all over you may not seem like therapy,

This ancient Indian massage technique, which involves someone walking over the guests, releases muscular tension, stretches the body and improves circulation and energy flow.

Also known as Indian rope massage, the therapist holds onto a rope above their head for balance and to adjust pressure, while using their feet to deliver a stronger, deeper massage.

Farm-to-Facial, Italy

Borgo Egnazia Spa

In Puglia this wellness centre offers the 'Abbel Bel' treatment (translating to 'slowly slowly'), which features fresh herbs harvested in Borgo's kitchen garden.

This treatment for the face combines lemon, mint, sage, rosemary, lavender, almond milk, camellia oil and olive oil to create a facial treatment that nurtures the skin, relaxes the senses, and promotes an overall sense of well-being.

Eye Therapy in Nepal

Ananda Rejuvenation

Located in the Himalayan foothills, the spa at Ananda integrates the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda with contemporary western approaches.

'Akshi Tarpana' is an ayurvedic treatment that involves applying ghee to the eyes to treat eye disorders or simply revive tired eyes.

Whilst lying down, a 'ring' of flour paste is formed around the eyes into which medicated ghee is then gently poured, followed by intermittent opening and closing of the eyes.

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