Foot washing ritual - More than 2000 years ago there was a custom in which the host would offer guests coming from a long and tiring journey through the wilderness of the Holy Land water to wash their feet from the dust and soothe the aches and pains or wounds caused by the arduous journey.

Foot washing ritual - This washing was a sign of honor and appreciation for the guest.

The foot-washing ritual appears both in Christianity - in remembrance of the washing of the feet of the Apostles by Christ - but also in other religions and cultures - especially in the Eastern ones. Which appreciate this ritual as a gesture of giving, closeness and service of particular importance. Over time, this ritual lost its role of effective cleansing and took on strong spiritual connotations.

In the centers SPAFirst of all, you are invited to sit on a sofa by relaxation, or a very comfortable chair and dip your feet in a special bowl of warm water to help open the pores. And the active ingredients used during the ritual easily penetrate the skin. In the water immerse dried herbs, slices of lemon, oranges, salt (possibly) and essential oils (treatments can also be customized according to the client's preferences. You can choose between rose, orange blossom, lemon, lavender, lavender, etc). The feet are massaged with a herbal sachet soaked in warm water and then the therapist applies a generous layer of a highly moisturizing cream. Applied with soothing movements using a soft bamboo brush.

Next comes the exfoliation stage, with ground dried herbs sprinkled over the cream layer.

Peeling removes dead cells, favoring the production of new cells. Exfoliation also allows the skin to breathe better. To absorb the active substances used during the treatment, significantly improving circulation and skin texture. The therapist's movements are gentle and rhythmic. Exfoliating and moisturizing the feet is a good way to prevent cracked heels, which can even become painful if not taken care of in time. The feet are then wrapped in hot towels to allow the cream to penetrate properly.

After 10 minutes remove towels and apply a new layer of moisturizing cream.

The therapist invites you to enjoy fifteen minutes of relaxation. Time in which to unwind and get to realize the wonderful feeling of "light as a feather".

Good music, ambience and decor suitable for relaxing hours. The soft fabrics, the utensils made of exclusively natural materials and the ingredients used during the foot washing ritual contribute without a doubt to the success of this therapeutic ritual.

Usually this treatment (a hand-washing ritual is also available, a real pleasure for one of the most exposed and stressed parts of the body and always under attack, especially in winter) is done at the beginning of the actual therapy. And it represents the best way in which you can relax sufficiently. You can savor the next stages of the treatment.

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