Wellness stories
Based on science, written like fiction. From chanting monks in Bhutan to smoothies in Samui and beating jet lag like astronauts, here are all the things that made us go "huh". From tried and tested methods handed down through generations at our resorts to the latest tech: if it's about wellness we try to cover it.
Move your mindset to harness anxiety
Anxiety gets a pretty bad rap. It can be anything from mildly uncomfortable to downright paralyzing. Why in the world do we even need anxiety? Dr. Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientist at New York University, tells us why we need it!
Science at the spa
Relaxing hydrotherapy, mood-boosting LED chromotherapy, rejuvenating Cryotherapy and on-demand fitness training are all creating a buzz at Six Senses Spa Douro Valley. Plus, last spaces are available at our WiseMotion Retreat from November 1 to 4.
Look after your pelvic floor
Six Senses Douro Valley offers a series of targeted treatments for guests. Breathe along as our physio Marta Gomes MSc explains how to locate and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. We’ll have you back bouncing on that trampoline in no time!
What’s eating you?
How do you cheer yourself up in times of distress or reward yourself in times of joy? Do your emotions rule your route to the fridge? Nutrition and TCM Expert Cátia Ferreira at Six Senses Spa Douro Valley can arm you with strategies to help.
Featured Sense: Sixth Sense
Six Senses is pushing beyond traditional boundaries of well-being into less visible fields such as sacred energy and connection. What is our sixth sense, and how does it benefit us? Alberto Villoldo PhD tells us more.
Float Away
Immersing into the calm waters around you brings your awareness to the here and now and helps you feel more connected to this essential element of life. Our underwater meditation activities and surf massages will wash your worries away.
Best spas for your soul
If you’ve put wellness on the back burner recently, check out the latest treats and treatments from our Six Senses Spas. From personalized skin products to blissful journeys, we’ll get your soul singing again.
Featured sense: Sound
From underwater sound therapy to the benefits of Tibetan singing bowls and our dedicated sound treatment suite, who’s up for some aural soothing? Our brand new podcast series is music to our ears too!
Stress less
Stress and sleeplessness are familiar bedfellows. How do we break the cycle to get the immune-boosting zzz’s that we need? Sleep expert, Dr. Michael Breus shares his favorite tips.
Sleep more
How is it that even though we spend a third of each day in bed, we don’t give much thought to our sleep? Our Spa Directors share the ways we can improve your sleep health.