Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Take a Break: Host a Spa Break


After writing the post Life with Chronic Conditions: Coping with “Skin Hunger”  I thought it might be fun to outline how to organize a spa event. And please this isn’t gender specific. I’ve recently visited  a lovely spa in Vermont where there were a lot of guys as well as women. In fact, when my sons are home, they want me to give them foot massages and pedicures and are totally on board with a “spa day.”

You can make this as simple as calling up some friends and arranging to go have mani/pedis together or, for those of us with limited incomes, host a spa event at someone’s house, where everyone contributes. If your house doesn’t offer the perfect set up, see if another person is game to host, while you do the organizing.

If you have a hot tub, a lovely way for friends to relax, if you don’t want to end up with a lot laundry, ask people to bring their own towels.

Keep it simple. Set up stations where participants can give and receive, or make it completely “do it yourself.” Some sample stations to consider:
• Foot massage/Pedicure
• Manicure
• Reflexology
• Back, shoulder or arm massage
• Meditation/Aromatherapy
• Facial/face masks
• Gentle Yoga, Qigong or Tai Chi (videos are great for this)
• Scalp/hair conditioning
• Paraffin wax treatments
• Make overs

Looking for DIYs for facials etc., click here. 

If someone wants to pay for a massage therapist to come as their contribution, that’s wonderful. Some people would prefer to bring snacks or drinks. Just be sure to know in advance who is going to do what.

Not interested in today’s activities, try the Take a Break Pinterest Board.

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