spa
Enjoy the exotic Thai way to relax your body and soul at the Imperial Spa. Be charmed by the touch of Imperial Massage, the unique aromas of the essential oils and beautiful services of our professional staff.
Offering a range of air-conditioned treatment rooms at the Imperial Spa as well a treatment at our beach pavilion, the spa has developed a concept of Thai traditional soothing signature treatments, where guests can enjoy all of the pleasures and achieve true deep relaxation.
Indulge yourself with innovative Escapes (half day) and Retreats (full day) spa packages:
Thai Traditions imbued with rich Thai culture bring a gentle oriental touch to enhance well-being of your inner self.
Harmony Enhance relaxation and reduce stress to achieve a harmonious balance between body, mind and spirit.
Purity Release excess energy and stress through treatments that purify the body to detoxify, regaining balance and equilibrium of the senses.
Energy Stimulate and revitalize your inner strength while increasing vitality and balancing the body’s energy. Each consists of a unique combination of treatments designed for a specific experience and to bring about a comforting sense of well-being and equilibrium.
Difference between Imperial Spa & beach pavilion massage
The main differences between a spa treatment in a spa and a massage at our beach pavilion on the beach are:
- The spa allows for total relaxation as it’s not exposed to outside noise
Each consists of a unique combination of treatments designed for a specific experience and to bring about a comforting sense of well-being and equilibrium.
Difference between Imperial Spa & beach pavilion massage
The main differences between a spa treatment in a spa and a massage at our beach pavilion on the beach are:
- The spa allows for total relaxation as it’s not exposed to outside noise (people, jetski’s, etc) or adverse weather conditions
- A spa experience addresses all the senses: smell, sound, touch, sight and taste, whereas the beach is a more simple massage
- Comfort, because of purpose designed spa surroundings, including air-conditioned rooms, changing rooms, insect free.
- Wider variety of treatments at the spa, due the available facilities, including steam room, jacuzzi, scrubs, wraps, manicure, pedicure, facial treatments and packages.
- At spa you will be able to get a tailored treatment plan, adjusted to your unique needs rather than a simple massage
- Both benefit from the experience and expertise of our highly trained therapists and managed by the renowned Imperial Spa brand
Yoga
What is Yoga?
In brief, Yoga refers to the state-of-being characterized by perfect equilibrium, in which nothing is lacking. It is the union of "self" with the "supreme being" or "absolute"; The dissolution of the distinction between cognate mind and the self, just like salt dissolves into the water.
What type of Yoga will we practice here?
Hatha Yoga is the union of the mind , body and spirit and is the most commonly focused on the practice of different still physical poses and postures, connect by dynamic transitions, or vinyasas, all connect with the breathing. Each posture has its own specific physical benefits. When a flow of different still postures, or asanas is practiced it helps us to achieve balance in the body, and improve our overall strength and flexibility
You cannot do Yoga. Yoga is your natural state. What you can do are Yoga exercises, which may reveal to you how well you are resisting your natural state.
The "union" occurs in part with proper breathing referred to as "Pranayama". Oxygen is required for the functioning of all the cells in the body, yet the average person only uses about a seventh of their lung capacity. Through practicing "Pranayama" more effective and efficient breathing can be achieved, aiding in greater oxygenation of the brain and the body, and helping to strengthen the immune system and improve mental clarity. The process of focusing on breathing and physical postures helps us to focus inwards during practice, guiding the mind towards a state of relaxation.
When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath.
Physical Benefits
Although not the goal of Yoga, it has many physical benefits for the body. Through the practice of hatha yoga is generated in the body, muscle stamina in increased and our body alignment improved. In addiction the internal organs are toned and massaged, and the process aids in the detoxification of the digestive system, the epidermal, the lymphatic system, and the pulmonary system. Muscle density in increased, excess fat is burned away quickly and body weight is normalized. It works on many physical levels, up to cellular level, and all body systems are affected, including metabolic, hormonal and immune system.
Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga but not one who is lazy. Constant practice alone is the secret of success.
Through regular practice yoga results in a greater sense of well being regardless of your age, gender of fitness level. It is due to the complexity of the physical and mental practice of yoga that is commonly referred to as a science, as opposed to a sport or type of philosophy.
Can I do Yoga even though I'm not flexible?
Don't avoid yoga just because you think you aren't flexible. In fact if you have tight muscles, yoga is just thing to loosen you up. The point of yoga is not a show off how flexible you are, but rather to become more flexible over time, while enjoying yoga's health benefits. It's a personal practice, infinitely adaptable to fit your needs.
Will doing yoga help me to lose weight?
Practicing any type of yoga will build strength, but some types do not raise your heart rate enough to make them the only form of exercise you need to include in your weight loss-regime. It depends on the type of yoga you select and how you frequently you practice.
What does Om mean?
Om is a mantra, or a vibration, that is traditionally chanted at the beginning or the end of yoga sessions; It s said to be the sound of the universe.
What I need to begin?
All you ready need to begin practicing yoga is your body, your mind, and a bit of curiosity.
How is yoga different from stretching or other kinds of fitness?
Unlike stretching or fitness, yoga is more than just physical postures. Even within the physical practice, yoga is unique because we connect the movement the body and the fluctuations of the mind to the rhythm of your breath.
The Imperial Boat House offers private yoga class in the spa or on the beach with a renowned local yoga teacher for beginner to advanced levels.
Imperial Spa is welcomes you daily from 10:00 to 19:00 hours.
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