Spas are health resorts located near mineral springs or the seaside that offer thermal or mineral water treatments and various health services. The history of spas dates back to pre-historic times when people would bathe in hot or cold springs to cure illnesses. Greeks and Romans established public bathing rituals and complexes. Traditional spa treatments include hydrotherapy, massage, aromatherapy and meditation. Modern spas are found in locations like spa towns centered around mineral springs, resorts, and day spas that offer treatments to relax and improve health and well-being.

1. Spas E. Aguilera

6. Spa history Romans emulated many of the Greek bathing practices Also, they included a more complex ritual: sweating, receiving a massage, and resting

8. Spa history Arab bath in Cordoba

9. Spa Treatments Hydrotherapy Massage Facial Body wraps Skin exfoliation Aromatherapy Nutrition and weight guidance Yoga and meditation

12. Hot spring Produced by heated groundwater which emerges geothermally

14. Mud bath a bath of hot spring water combined with volcanic ash

15. Sauna a bath that uses dry heat to induce perspiration , and in which steam is produced by pouring water on heated stones

17. Facial Treatment Including: steam, exfoliation, creams, lotions, masks, peels, and massage

18. Body wraps wrapping the body in hot linens, plastic sheets and blankets, or mud wraps

19. Skin exfoliation the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin surface

20. Aromatherapy It uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils

21. Yoga and meditation a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and the mind, tranquillity, etc.

23. Types of Massages Ayurveda Acupressure Thai massage Stone massage

24. Types of Massages Ayurveda : yoga, meditation and herbal remedies, using a heated blend of oils Acupressure : physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or with various devices

25. Types of Massages Thai massage : The technique combines massage with yoga Stone massage : heated stones apply pressure and heat to the body

26. Places of Treatment Spa towns Spa resorts Day spas Wine spas

28. Places of Treatment Day spas : offer spa services to clients for use during the day, called a bonus day. Playacartaya Hotel (Huelva) Spa resorts : a resort for personal care treatments. El Raposo (Badajoz)

33. Benefits of spas Improve your health Relieve stress Make you feel at ease Balance your body and mind Let you chill out

34. Japanese Macaque descend from mountains to bathe. It is taught to succeeding generations.