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the guide NIR A SPA YOG A Soundtracked by birds and the distant sea, I was gently guided through each posture, and my body was WHE RE E LSE suitably pushed when it was CAN I GET capable of achieving more. S OM E SLEEP ? Breath is vital for optimum health, and ERN WESTICAL I learned we should do PAVILION D E M APY three different types THER each day, some energising such as 'anulom' using alternate nostril breathing in the morning, and 'bhramari' in the evening, where the EUROP E positioning of the tongue is used to produce SHA is a spa hotel in Spain's a high-pitched vibration. Sierra Helada Mountains. Its specialist sleep programme The benefit? It relieves stress and cerebral offers a medical examination tension which, in turn, alleviates insomnia and and combines Western therapies, diagnosis, diet high blood pressure. During the Reiki session that and therapy. Seven days followed I felt something release; my airways felt from €3,250pp clearer, and my irritable stomach better. shawellnessclinic.com That night I felt vibrant and alive, not at all tired. Even so, I turned in at 11.30pm, not waking once in seven hours. IN STAY EEP L THE S B LA EAT TO SLEEP Of course, it's not all about relaxing treatments, you also have to eat and with such good food on offer, it was hard to listen to the doctor's advice. The menu is predominantly Indian. There's La Kaze Mama, a Mauritian-style kitchen with local curries cooked in the hotel's garden kitchen by one member of staff 's grandmother, while The Rum Shack's fun beach-style cabin serves up whole lobster. Breakfast at Stars was my favourite; the tropical fruit platter had stunningly juicy pineapple. T HE SCIENCE STAT UE AT GR AND BA SSIN L AKE Shirodhara performed with an appropriate oil containing nervine herbs, deeply soothes the nervous system and helps ease symptoms of stress. EXPLORE THE ISLAND LE MORNE MOUN TAIN While it is easy to immerse yourself in Shanti Maurice life, getting out to look around the island is preparation for a good night's rest CHAMAREL WAT ERFALL THE USA Canyon Ranch resorts n Arizona and Massachusetts combine preventative medical specialists with luxury spa services. You can stay overnight in its Sleep Lab to help diagnose disorders. Three nights from £3,250pp canyonranchdestinations.com THE FAR EAST Another way to encourage good sleep is to explore Zighy Bay in Oman is part of the Six Senses Spa and Resort. the island by day. My driver took me through Its Yogic Sleep package combines Mauritian tea fields towards the revered Grand yoga nidra, pranayama, gentle Bassin lake, where Hindus come to offer gifts to yoga and spa treatments. Three nights from £250pp their gods; I left in a cloud of incense. (treatments only) sixsenses.com Further along, you can enjoy epic vistas of the west coast at Black River Gorges viewpoint. Stop off at the waterfall at ER CLOS Chamarel followed by a walk around TO HOME Seven Coloured Earth, a natural volcanic occurrence and a place to see giant tortoises. In the south, views of Tamarin and Le Morne mountains can be seen as you drive past waves THE UK fit for a kitesurfer. I felt ready for a rest after Set in a 17th century country house in Hampshire, The Sleep just a few hours. Retreat uses scientific To say the elegant, sophisticated and therapies, group psychology sessions and advice on bedtime incredibly private Shanti Maurice is heavenly routine/sleep hygiene. Bespoke is an understatement. sleep weeks cost around It's sleep-inducing, that's for sure. B £3,600 the-sleep-retreat.com October BALANCE 43 http://www.shawellnessclinic.com http://www.canyonranchdestinations.com http://www.sixsenses.com http://www.the-sleep-retreat.com

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