If you’re looking to unwind on vacation, a wellness treatment is the way to go! Some of our sustainable partners have developed their own signature spa treatments that you won’t find anywhere else. In this blog post, we want to introduce you to these unique (and, of course, sustainable) treatments. Find out which one is right for you. The choice – we can spoil you so much – won’t be easy! 

Cocoa ceremony and yoga retreats on an annual cycle

For the year 2024, Gut Sonnenhausen is offering yoga retreats based on the cycle of the year. The former stud farm south of Munich could not be more appropriate. Located in the middle of a nature reserve, you can feel the seasons. In the midst of nature, you can take a wonderful break and focus on yourself during a yoga retreat.

The yoga retreats are led by professional yoga teacher Thail De La Paz and take place in February, March, September, November, and December. The centerpiece is the Cocoa Ceremony. This shamanistic ritual focuses on the consumption of real cocoa. The ceremony is designed to “open the heart” and perfect for those interested in a guided journey to their inner self.

4-hour signature flow from east to west

Experience a complete cleansing from the outside in with the Signature Treatment at CERVO Mountain Resort in Zermatt, Switzerland. It consists of six treatment stations from east to west. The journey begins with a hammam scrub in the steam room, followed by a Bhutan-inspired hot stone herbal bath. At the third stop, choose between a Swiss stone pine or Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage in the Mongolian yurt. Followed by a break with fresh juices and fruit. The journey continues with a foot, hand, and facial treatment using the CERVO Apricot and Mountain Herb cosmetic line. Finally, the journey ends with a Tibetan singing bowl ritual.

During this treatment, you will be guided by trained therapists and leave feeling cleansed and relaxed, both physically and mentally.

Long-term pain relief

If you are plagued by all kinds of aches and pains for which conventional medicine has not yet found a cure, a stay at the HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio Allgäu may help. Located high in the German Alps, this ecologically run wellness hotel takes a holistic approach.

“The holistic theme is important to us because it is the basis of our HolisticLife concept.”

HUBERTUS Mountain Refuge Allgäu

Signature treatments include:

• HolisticDeep: A treatment that targets the deep muscles for long-term pain relief and improved mobility. Manually treats the source of many blockages and tensions.
• HolisticReset: The holistic treatment concept is suitable for acute and chronic illnesses, tension, and sports injuries. “In a perfect symbiosis of anamnesis and therapy form, a therapeutic approach to the iliopsoas (soul muscle) and the temporomandibular joint takes place, bringing the entire body back to its baseline – RESET.”

In addition to treatments, you can enhance your well-being by hiking in the surrounding countryside, swimming, and taking a sauna – and enjoying the hotel’s healthy organic food.

Reduce stress while on vacation

Stress has a significant impact on our physical and mental health. An anti-stress treatment combined with a (short) vacation can be just the antidote. STURM in Röhn (Central Germany) offers holistic, energetic treatments performed by shiatsu practitioners Carmen and Sabine. They combine the Japanese art of healing with a mindful touch to calm the mind.

“The energetic treatments have a decelerating effect when stress levels are high – that’s why we recommend taking them at the beginning of your vacation.”

STURM

Stress management in Thailand

Our Green PearlsⓇ partner Keemala on Phuket in Thailand offers special Unwind programs for people with “high-pressure careers”. Not only do they offer exercises and spa treatments, but they also teach stress management techniques one can practice at home.

“During the retreat, guests learn how to recognize the onset of stress and to use effective techniques to consciously reduce stress.”

Keemala

The sustainable resort also offers yoga and nature experiences in the Thai jungle, as the villas are located in its canopy. Here it is important to walk barefoot to feel nature directly.

Thalasso and ocean balancing on the Atlantic Ocean

The OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel in Tenerife is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean and has a special relationship with the sea. That’s where Thalasso comes in, a treatment method named after the ancient Greek word thálassa = sea. It uses the powers of the sea. Including (heated) seawater, sea air, algae, sand and mud.

With Ocean Balancing, you will receive a therapeutic signature treatment in the 34-degree Thalasso Pool (seawater pool), which combines weightless floating and aqua massage.

Aroma bath with aquapuncture

Water also plays an important role in your unique spa treatment at the Hotel Luise in Erlangen, Germany. Here you can create your own herbal bath for the aroma bath with aquapuncture. The herbs are either homegrown or from sustainable suppliers in the area. Aquapuncture uses warm water from ten specially arranged jets to relax the muscles in your shoulders, back, and lower back.

Zero body floating experience

Things get more futuristic at the vegetarian Dolomite hotel Paradiso Pure.Living on the Seiser Alm. During the Zerobody Floating Experience, you lie on a warm surface and feel completely weightless.

“The Zero Gravity System provides complete relaxation for the body and mind. It allows you to float as if in the depths of space, surrounded by colorful lights and soft music. Guests staying with us in the Dolomites particularly appreciate the Zerobody Floating experience after an active day of skiing or hiking”

Paradiso Pure.Living

Exceptional wellness with the power of the forest

My Arbor is located in the middle of a spruce forest on the river Plose near Brixen in South Tyrol. This forest is the inspiration for many of the specially developed Wellness treatments. Through a questionnaire, you can be assigned to a specific type of tree (larch, Swiss stone pine, mountain pine, or spruce) and then be treated according to the properties of these trees. The hotel has a 2,500 m² wellness area with saunas, an infinity pool, and a panoramic whirlpool. The hotel’s top priority is “the satisfaction and relaxation of our guests after a spa treatment”.

Signature spa treatments on the Ritten

Even higher up in South Tyrol, at 1,200 meters on the sunny Ritten plateau, Hotel Weihrerhof is located directly on the Wolfsgruben Lake. Its spa area offers a wide range of treatments as well as three specially developed signature treatments. One of them is called “Ionad – Centering” – a ritual for unblocking the respiratory muscles. This is done by stimulating the energy pathways from the feet to the hands to the neck and head. The 70-minute treatment includes head acupressure and allows you to breathe deeply, relax, and be free.

Alpine Ayurveda

On the German side of the Alps, at the Hotel Das Rübezahl in Allgäu, you can learn about Ayurveda. An ancient Indian art of healing, Ayurveda is considered to be the oldest system of medicine in the world still practiced today. It is about holistic healing and health and includes both health and nutritional teachings.

Read more about Ayurveda wellness in sustainable hotels in our article on Ayurvedic teachings and treatments

At Das Rübezahl, Manuela Kellner, Spa Manager, and Ayurveda Therapist, will advise and treat you. Should you wish to delve deeper into the subject, you can receive detailed advice during a one-hour coaching session. During this session, you can determine your Ayurvedic type (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) or focus on specific issues such as diet, sleep problems, or life balance. You can also book treatments with Manuela, such as the Abhyanga full body oil massage.

Massages specially tailored to you

If you still haven’t found the right treatment for you, we recommend Hotel Klosterbräu in Seefeld, Tyrol. The 3,500-square-foot spa, featuring a heated outdoor pool, a panoramic rooftop pool, and seven themed saunas, is called FEEL.YOUNIQUE®. In addition to the treatments offered, you can have a YOUNIQUE massage (65 minutes) tailored to your needs. You can choose from various elements such as cupping glasses, basalt stones, fascia tools, or aromatic oils. The holistically trained therapists have a wealth of experience and will tailor the treatment exactly to your wishes and needs.

Sustainable in more ways than one

The best thing about Green PearlsⓇ Partner Signature Treatments is that they are sustainable. They take place in natural environments, using natural materials and natural cosmetics. The Spa Worlds are powered by the most environmentally friendly methods possible, and the featured hotels are committed to minimizing their carbon footprint. Not only does this mean less impact on the environment, but you can enjoy an atmosphere free of “chemicals” or artificiality. In addition, you can rest assured that the therapists are paid fairly.

Except for Erlangen’s Stadthotel Luise, all of the aforementioned partners are located in the heart of nature, so you can combine the treatments with forest bathing, swimming, or mountain hiking to further enhance your well-being. And in Erlangen? Numerous rustic pubs invite you to end the day with a relaxing Bavarian beer 😉

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