Finding time for yourself can be a challenge but if you can make a date with yourself regularly and with commitment it does pay off.

Spa Director Lina Lotto, shares her four ideas ranging from 5 minute hacks to a whole day of pampering.

Palming

Enjoying 5 minutes of restful darkness does wonders for strained eyes and a tense body. It’s simple to do and perfect anytime but especially after a session on the computer as it relaxes tired eyes and generally relieves tension. If you suffer from dry eyes this may also help. Do it for 5 minutes anytime you’re reminded. 

Here’s how.

• Sit comfortably in a chair with a straight but relaxed back. Your back, neck and head aligned
• If your hands are cold, rub them to warm them up
• Cover your face with warm, relaxed hands to exclude all light
• Close your eyes
• Take a deep, gentle breath
• Enjoy the restful darkness for 5 minutes

A Sensory Experience

We’re fortunate to have an Alphasphere Deluxe here at SenSpa. I first came across this unique, calming treatment a few years ago and immediately booked a flight to Vienna to experience it for myself and to meet its creator, Austrian artist Sha. It uses sound, vibration, light and colour to take you into a deeply relaxed state between consciousness and sleep. Each programme lasts for 25 minutes. You can also experience it with a friend or partner. It lowers heart rate, blood pressure and evokes a sense of wellbeing and calm so a perfect antidote.

£25 per person or £40 for two.

Eminence’s Stonecrop Hydrating Mist

Eminence’s Stonecrop Hydrating Mist is one of our SenSpa therapists’ favourites.This multi-functional spritz leaves you incredibly refreshed and revitalised as well as being superb for the skin. When you’re feeling in need of a mini reboot, spraying the mist onto your face releases a zingy uplifting fragrance that mentally and physically refreshes. Plus its wonderfully hydrating. It can be used as part of your daily facial skincare routine or whenever you need a lift.

£37.00

A Spa Day

Start the day the right way with a SenSpa Sun Up Spa Day. Beginning at 8.30am you’ll deeply relax in our multi-award-winning hydrotherapy facilities, put your feet up in our relaxation rooms and look forward to a Thai inspired spa treatment of choice. Follow with a delicious and authentic Thai meal in our Zen Garden spa restaurant. Finish at 1.30pm feeling rejuvenated, relaxed, calm and ready for anything.

£149 per person.