Health and Wellness Experiences to Elevate You

Whether you’re stressed, unhappy or simply wish to make a fresh start, you can always embark on a journey of physical, mental and emotional transformation.

By Nadia Gardner

If recent years have taught us anything, it’s that health is wealth. Filling our own cups before serving others is now more pivotal than ever before. And with an abundance of tools for us to engage with, we can select the best modalities to improve our health and wellness.

Here are a few of our favourite practices…
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Ice Bath Therapy

Submerge yourself into a specially designed ice-cold bath, and reap a multitude of benefits. Expect reduced stress and anxiety levels, an increased metabolic rate to aid with weight loss and cellulite, plus the ultimate sports recovery for those post workout muscle aches. Post treatment, you can expect a deeply relaxed state for improved sleep.

Discover more in the UAE at Longevity Sports

Personal Training

Hiring a personal trainer is a big decision (and often a big financial commitment), but it can be well worth your time, even if you are only able to work with one on a short-term basis. A personal trainer can help tailor a custom plan just for you, and provide invaluable support and accountability in your fitness journey. No matter if you're just starting out or well on your workout journey, a trainer is the perfect person to make sure you are doing exercises correctly and making the most of your time at the gym.

Our recommendations for trainers, available virtually worldwide are:

Duane Colvine | Online Coach

Tineke | Online Fitness Coach

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Breathwork

Breathwork is an active form of meditation that allows us to disconnect from the mind and be guided by our body. As we breathe out thoughts, beliefs, memories, actions that do not support our growth, we return to our wholeness and feel more equipped to handle stress and trauma. There are many different breathwork techniques, and each one has a special purpose and effect.

Start your breathwork with Nafas Journeys

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Colonic Hydrotherapy

The intention of cleaning the colon is to flush out all the waste that has been accumulated in your system. Filtered water is used to loosen hardened stool and allow it to be expelled more easily. Moreover, it manages to deeply clean the wall of the intestines, ridding it from parasites, fungi or other harmful matters. Ultimately cleaning the internal pipes to bring it back to its clean state for optimal functioning.

In Dubai, you can discover more at Holistic Healing

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Sound Healing Therapy

Everything has a vibrational frequency, including us. Sound frequencies are vibrations that have the capacity to permeate into the physical and energy body to induce healing. It’s a practice that uses vibrations (vocal or instrumental-like gongs, Tibetan singing bowls and tuning forks) to help you relax. Some proponents also believe it can relieve certain ailments, including anxiety and insomnia. Sound healers (often called “sounders”) say that it works by lowering blood pressure, improving circulation and reducing respiratory rates.

Book a session in person or virtually with Smitha at Lee Wellness 

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Reiki

The term Reiki refers to energy healing that originates in Japan. Although this practice is not new, it has become more and more popularised in recent years. Through hands-on practice, an “energy practitioner” will channel a transfer of  frequency, transmuting any limiting negativity stored in our chakras and that they feel is stored within the body and release this. The results are feelings of calmness and tranquility that last for up to a few days afterwards.

Discover more about reiki at Just Be Wellbeing Centre