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race walking
Aerobic, energetic, exaggerated walking to maintain cardiovascular health, burn calories and develop stomach thigh and buttock muscles.
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reflexology
This ancient Chinese massage technique restores energy flow when pressure points along the meridians are stimulated. Common areas involve feet, hands and ears.
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Reiki
This Japanese healing technique in which the practitioner uses the energy from her hands to connect to, balance and restore the energy of the patient can relieve symptoms of pain and anxiety. Relaxes and revitalizes.
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repaichage
A full body treatment combining clay, herbs, seaweed and mud to cater to the unique, differing needs of the skin on certain parts of the body.
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resort spa
Accommodating vacation destination spa establishment, which offers adventure and leisure activities for both adults and children, in addition to traditional spa amenities. Golf, tennis, horse- riding and water-sports are examples.
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Restorative Yoga
Involves passive yoga poses lasting up to twenty minutes, supporting relaxation and muscle release thus restoring the mind-body connection.
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Rolfing Structural Integration
This series of soft tissue manipulation developed by Dr. Ida Pauline Rolf realigns the body structurally and harmonizes its movement patterns, thus renewing vitality and relieving pain and stress.
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Roman bath
Traditionally a series of hot warm and cold pools but the term is now used with reference to a whirlpool or Jacuzzi with benches.
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rosacea
A chronic dermatitis of the face, typically around nose and cheeks, characterized by a red or rosy coloration caused by dilation of capillaries, bumps or pimples.
