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Lesson 8

How to Relax in a Spa

In a busy and demanding world, our body seeks ways

to relax and loosen up. Currently, the best place to unwind
that is not much costly is the spa. Several therapeutic treat-
ments and services for leisure and beautification are avail-
able in different spa salons for men and women. Going to

spas is not only reposeful and unentangling but also healthy.
Making it a habit will make us feel better and will provide us
better outlook in life. Services include manicures and pedi-
cures with a massage, skin care treatments (such as deep

cleansing, moisturizing, steaming and exfoliating masks),
and massages of various types for muscle relaxation and meditation techniques.

To enjoy the day at the spa follow the following tips: Schedule a few hours of your
daily life for a visit to the spa. Release the stressful feeling by thinking of doing things, which
are more productive. Instead of being idle most of the times, take care of yourself by going to
the salon. Budget your money so you can save some for your spa visit. Remember that you

can relate well with others and can take care of them if you are more relaxed and stressed
free.

Comprehension

1. Why do people seek ways to relax and unwind?
2. What are several ways to relieve oneself from stress?

Questions

1. How can visiting the spa improve one’s health?

2. What some different skin care treatments that relaxes tired facial muscles?

Vocabulary & Expressions

health spa - a resort having mineral springs
unwind - to ease from worry or tension
reposeful - something calming or showing restfulness
entangle - to make something twisted or complex
exfoliate - to scrub skin with a coarse substance to remove dead surface layer

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