The many healing benefits of water and heat therapies have been well known for centuries and have been used to reduce muscle tension, relieve pain and stress, boost the immune system and encourage detoxification.

Fast forward to today’s Six Senses Hydrotherapy Walk at Six Senses Spa Courchevel, which provides an alternative yet therapeutic way to ease muscle aches and boost overall well-being, using the physical properties of water in several different forms.

The high temperatures in sauna help release endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, which aid in relieving muscle soreness and pain. Sweating also opens the skin’s pores to flush the body’s impurities in a natural way. Follow with experience showers to cool down, exercise the blood vessels and to wash away the toxins.

The Kneipp Therapy Foot Bath consists of walking in cold and hot water in short intervals to widen the arteries, stimulate blood flow and metabolism, and boost the immune system. The idea behind this therapy is that the anatomical structure of one’s body can be reflected in the shape, structure and energy zones of the feet. The Kneipp therapy has been used

to treat a variety of health issues since the 1800’s when Kneipp’s entire system of healing rested on the power of hydrotherapy. A session in the steam room helps release muscle tension, aches and exhaustion. It also assists in opening up airways that improves breathing, throat irritations and alleviates congestion.

Six Senses Hydrotherapy Walk is complimentary to all residents of Six Senses Residences Courchevel. External guests have access to spa facilities as part of their treatment or a day-pass purchase.

For more information please email reservations-courchevel-spa@sixsenses.com.

When it comes to New Year resolutions, making positive lifestyle changes such as weight loss, healthier diet and regular exercise come up high on many of our lists but can be challenging to maintain.

Once you get crystal clear on what it is you want, you can then enlist help from our wellness experts at Six Senses Spa. We use smart technology in the form of a wellness screening and Fusionetics (the movement efficiency test) to analyze your key physiological biomarkers of health and prepare a personalized wellness program to help you achieve your goals and provide advice to sustain you beyond your stay. You can expect daily spa treatments, fitness and wellness activities as well as nutritional advice on foods to favor or avoid during your stay plus a follow-up wellness screening session if you are on a program for one week and beyond.

Whether you choose the fresh mountain air, the turquoise waters of the Maldives or a more convenient city location, we have worked hard to ensure that Six Senses Integrated Wellness is available across many of our locations which are Six Senses Spa Zighy Bay, Six Senses Spa Laamu, Six Senses Spa Yao Noi, Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon and Six Senses Spa Douro Valley as well as partners at Six Senses Spa Marbella in Spain, Six Senses Spa Muscat in Oman, Six Senses Spa Koh Kood in Thailand, Six Senses Spa Kunfunadhoo in the Maldives, Six Senses Spa Gstaad in Switzerland, Six Senses Spa Kuwait in Kuwait and Six Senses Spa Doha in Qatar.

For more information please email enquiries-spa@sixsenses.com.

Inspired by the island’s rugged natural environment, Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles will offer exceptional sensory experiences due to the perfect synergy of its magical oceanfront location and sophisticated island design. Opening this spring, it features five double treatment villas that reflect the island’s eco-system, colors, textures and themes. The elevated saltwater pool with sundeck, yoga and meditation pavilion enhance personal journeys. There is also a viewing deck that has been positioned strategically to offer some of the most spectacular views and will also be used to host a variety of wellness classes. A wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation, local and African inspired treatments are designed around the natural giving properties of the island’s fauna and flora and its eco-system. There’s an extensive menu of signature therapies plus Six Senses Integrated Wellness.

Opening in May, Six Senses Spa Dubai is located on the 4th floor of the UAE’s first Renaissance property, the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai situated in Business Bay. First of its kind in the portfolio of Six Senses Spas, the design is entrenched in the brand’s heritage of balancing all the senses. Each of its six treatment suites is dedicated to a different sense – sight, sound, touch, taste, smell and intuition - offering guests the perfect balance of stillness and sensory experiences in the middle of the bustling city. The spa’s contemporary spaces are complemented by elegant furnishings and features made from natural materials, and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide glorious views of the surrounding skyline including the iconic Burj Khalifa.

Known as the tallest residential building in the world and built on one of the most expensive pieces of land, Six Senses Spa & Club Mumbai is located in Mumbai’s Worli district. Spread over three floors, Six Senses will manage the entire clubhouse designed for residents and select external guests. The focus is on wellness and the creation of a fantastic club concept including a wide range of spa, fitness and wet facilities; innovative restaurant concepts, interesting options for social gatherings and events, an array of fun activities and areas for children, walking and jogging trails plus services for pets.

For more information please email enquiries-spa@sixsenses.com.