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Benge, Sophie

 
9783791353944: Healing Sources: Spas and Wellbeing from the Baltic to the Black Sea /anglais
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ISBN 10 : 3791353942 ISBN 13 : 9783791353944
Editeur : Prestel, 2014

Synopsis

Discover the traditional and contemporary spa and wellness cultures offered from the Baltic to the Black Sea and see why this part of Europe contains some of the best-kept secrets in the realm of travel and wellbeing. This book takes readers on a journey through the rich and varied wellness cultures of twelve European countries, from decadent Art Nouveau spas in Hungary to traditional pirts sauna rituals in Latvia. Throughout the book, the holistic approaches to wellbeing in each region are revealed, including those based in the power of natural resources, such as respiratory healing in Poland s salt mines, mineral water therapies in Hungary, smoke saunas in Estonia and mud pools in Slovakia. Traditional therapies have long been offered to treat everything from digestive and musculoskeletal problems to the stress and obesity issues of today. Stunning photographs of the region s architecture, landscape, food and natural remedies are combined with fascinating tales from history and of famous visitors. This generously illustrated and informative book also explores cost-effective and culturally intriguing alternatives to the more frequently visited spa destinations.

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À propos de l'auteur

Sophie Benge is the author of the hugely successful book, Tropical Spa. She has worked in the spa industry for various global brands and was former editor of Elle Decoration Asia. Sophie writes and speaks frequently on spas, wellbeing, and energy medicine.

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Discover the traditional and contemporary spa and wellness cultures offered from the Baltic to the Black Sea and see why this part of Europe contains some of the best-kept secrets in the realm of travel and wellbeing. This book takes readers on a journey through the rich and varied wellness cultures of twelve European countries, from decadent Art Nouveau spas in Hungary to traditional pirts sauna rituals in Latvia. Throughout the book, the holistic approaches to wellbeing in each region are revealed, including those based in the power of natural resources, such as respiratory healing in Poland s salt mines, mineral water therapies in Hungary, smoke saunas in Estonia and mud pools in Slovakia. Traditional therapies have long been offered to treat everything from digestive and musculoskeletal problems to the stress and obesity issues of today. Stunning photographs of the region s architecture, landscape, food and natural remedies are combined with fascinating tales from history and of famous visitors. This generously illustrated and informative book also explores cost-effective and culturally intriguing alternatives to the more frequently visited spa destinations.

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Éditeur
Prestel
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3791353942
ISBN 13 
9783791353944
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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