According to Finnleo, the Finnish sauna website, saunas can play a big role in stress reduction. In fact, some researchers say using a sauna two to three times a week reduces the risk of fatal heart disease and can reduce blood pressure. Plus, all that sweat removes toxins from your body. Read more about sauna.
When we saw Travel + Leisure’s list of America’s Best Cities for Hipsters, we couldn’t help but think of the spas in these cities. So we took its top three, plus New York City and Los Angeles, two spa metropolises, and uncovered the best spas for hipsters.
This year, forget the trinkets…
Question: What are the benefits of an infrared sauna?
Ganbanyoku beds are heated black mineral slabs installed into the floor. The stones, made of tenshoh seki, or black silica, and black silica lava rock, are heated to just over 100˚ F and emit far infrared rays as guests lay atop a towel or wrapped in a robe on the bed.
Question: Do you know of any spas in New York City that have infrared saunas? Most have rock saunas or stream rooms. Thanks in advance.” -FS
What are LED and Infrared Light, how does it benefit our bodies, and what does it have to do with spa?
Spa-ing at luxurious hotels has always been an option, but what about spa-ing in your hotel room?
Some of the year’s hottest spa trends.
Amidst the sizzle of Miami’s trendy scene, the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, has become its own hot spot. Celebrated as the city’s only five-star spa, it flawlessly melds a tranquil, luxury escape with its own chic setting against the sophisticated Miami backdrop.
Reiki. I have always found it mysterious. What is it exactly? Every explanation I have heard seems to be different. I have tried it a few times, however when faced with a choice between a wonderfully relaxing deep-tissue massage or a Reiki session, I have always opted for the massage. In Reiki there isn’t a