5 Spa Trends For 2021

The year 2020, which had been spent quite differently, gave its place to adaptation and changing normals in 2021. Dimensionally-changing systems, while projecting themselves in health and tourism industries, are urging us to approach our self-care holistically no matter where or how we are, accompanied by individual care routines and capsule therapies.

Accordingly, Spa locations have also tended to adapt their services, and make some innovative revisions, in the light of today’s changing dynamics. Here are some of these innovative spa trends that came into prominence in 2021…

Forest Bath

As we previously mentioned in our Amanemu content, forest bathing experience, called “Shinrin -Yoku” in Japan, is a type of care designed to expand the awareness of individual towards himself/herself as well as his/her environment and to uplift his/her health, in mindfulness-oriented Spa & Wellness centers with an arboraceous atmosphere. While it itself represents an immersive experience in nature; when combined with meditation practices, it is believed to improve the energy and mood of the individual. Moreover, since this bathing experience helps lower the blood pressure, it has other beneficial effects that reduce stress levels and increase concentration. If we desire to strengthen our connection with nature and contribute to our well-being, we can surely try this trend and its variations.

Crystal Stone Therapies

Spa locations now regard the healing sessions using crystals and natural stones as a care content, in order to enhance the holistic health of their guests. Crystal and natural stones are among those tools that help balance our chakras, which represent our energy centers, and elevate our well-being level. Each stone has its own purpose and frequency. For example, crystal quartz is believed to have an immune-enhancing effect, while rose quartz improves the circulatory system. These types of therapies are mostly seen in the menus of destination spa and wellness retreats. Should we prefer to experience the effect of stones and a different aspect of therapy, we may consider this trend.

Sleep Massages

Insomnia arising out of increased stress and use of digital screens has nowadays become quite common. This has prompted spa centers to develop special sleep massages to aid their guests in contending with insomnia by utilizing natural means and reducing the side effects of sleeping pills. During these massages, oils and essences that trigger the sleep hormone are used to promote relaxation and restore the body's holistic harmony. It is aimed to improve physical and mental health of the individual with certain techniques applied to the corresponding pressure points. In this regard, “Spirit gate”, “three yin intersection”, “bubbling spring” and “inner frontier  gate” are some of the most frequently applied sleep massage techniques. If we want to improve our sleep quality during the Pandemic period, we can resort to this trend.

Guided Meditation

Contentful spas are now incorporating omnipresent technology into their services, to offer personalized experiences with virtual guided meditation. This way, the concerned teams intend to identify the sounds, smells and tastes that give users peace of mind and to create a VR-based experience according to these dynamics. Guided meditation makes it easier to start meditating and encourages us to stay away from mentally strenuous activities. It assists us not only in organizing a certain mental image, but also in experiencing tranquil moments accompanied by a series of breath exercises or mantras. If we're after a completely individual and multi-dimensional sensory experience, we can enjoy the effects of this trend from our abodes.

Cryotherapy – Cold Room Treatment

Cryotherapy whose origins go as far back as Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece ages, the body is exposed to ultra-low temperatures for a few minutes. This therapy, which has recently become a popular wellness practice and started to take its place in Spa locations, expedites circulation and improves the body's energy metabolism. It is also believed to have a soothing effect on conditions such as inflammation, pain and depression. This therapy is often sought out by professional athletes to relieve their pain and help their muscle repair. Thanks to its fast and easy applicability, we can include Cryotherapy, which is among the practical and effective spa trends of the year, into our lives to experience positivity both physically and psychologically.