The Exotic Feel of a Spa
We all love the exotic feel of a good spa with its calming environment where we are whisked away to our own private paradise for an hour. So yesterday as I chatted with a friend about massage her outstanding tips made me realize I can create that very environment in my own home; where I can enjoy this sensual pleasure with my significant other at any time. In under an hour I’d selected the spot and cleared the area in my bedroom where a massage area will soon be set up. I chose an area in my second floor master suite in front of a window that looks out on the water and sky. I feel this is the most relaxing choice and since I have no neighbors directly behind me, with a conservation area backing my place that is both a safe and beautiful choice for massages.
Myscha’s tips were excellent and here they are in no particular order
1. Purchase oil for massage in large quantities by choosing soy oil that can be purchased in bulk at Sam’s or Costco. Other options are grape-seed and almond, but those would have to be purchased elsewhere online or in smaller more expensive sizes.
2. Essential oils (found in health food stores) will will give you a multitude of scent combinations and sensual delights for your partner and yourself to choose from when it’s your turn to enjoy being massaged. Different scent combination’s can be mixed in squeeze bottles for easy access during massages. *Note never use essential oils on your skin without mixing them in a carrier oil, these can burn the skin. Myscha suggested the essential oil brand NOW as a reasonably priced option.
3. When looking for an inexpensive but enjoyable gift for your significant other the massage area gives you a completely new set of ideas. Suddenly you have options of body products, essential oils or a set of stones (special stones required) for hot stone massage, a new cd of music appropriate for a sensual or tropical escape themed massage hour. Think coconut or Pikake flower and Hawaiian slack key guitar music that is soft and sensual with the sounds of the islands. Another gift option is massage sheets that come in a variety of fabrics, from soft jersey to high thread count cotton, or even flannel. We all have preferences on what we like to touch our skin so ask your loved one and shop away.
4. Space… is key, not everyone has a master suite that allows for a massage table so Myscha had some good options for space constraints as well. One is using a portable table, which I plan to choose anyway. This makes transporting the table easy and simple. A good idea in any situation. Also it allows you to move it from room to room as your home changes. One possible option she had was to set up the massage area in a corner of a room by using a folding screen for keeping the area private from visitors eyes. Guests would simply enjoy the beauty of the folding screen without realizing your sensual secrets hidden behind it.
5. Along with the massage area take your bathroom to a new level of spa feeling with plush new towels, scented candles, a teak shower bench or some spa inspired decor such as orchids that do well in warm steamy conditions. If you don’t have the budget for too much extravagance check out this great article on cheap spa bathrooms.
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