Glossary

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  • dancercise

    An aerobic dance workout to upbeat music for improving endurance, flexibility and strength.

  • day spa

    Establishment providing relaxing, beautifying or revitalizing treatments. The day spa experience can be enjoyed within an hour, or last an entire day. Day spas are found in health clubs, hotels, or as sanctuaries unto themselves.

  • Dead Sea mud treatment

    The Dead Sea located between Israel and Jordan is the lowest point on the surface of the earth. The application of unique, mineral-rich mud from here is used to detoxify and to ease muscle and joint pain.

  • destination spa

    Establishment focused to provide exclusive lifestyle improvement, health enhancement, and self-renewal for its like-minded clients.

  • detoxification (detox)

    The metabolic process where poisons and body toxins are reduced. This cleans the system, prepares it for renewal and for positive results from healthy habits.

  • diaphragmatic breathing

    Slow, deep breaths from the abdomen can ease stress, anxiety, neutralize emotions and reduce pain levels because air fills the bottom and largest part of the lungs.

  • Doshas

    Ayurvedic medicine divides people into one of three basic metabolic types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The medicine works in accordance with one's dosha.

  • drumming

    Rhythmic sounds from drumbeats give reign unto emotional and spiritual release. The most primal rhythm is the heartbeat.

  • dry brush

    In this exfoliation technique, a natural-bristle brush removes the dead skin cells and stimulates circulation. Dry brushing is used prior to mud and seaweed body masks.

  • duo massage/couples massages

    Massage treatment performed simultaneously by two therapists.

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