Nowadays, true wellness means caring not only for the body but also nurturing the heart and anchoring a sense of well-being deep within ourselves.
Spas must harness their noble calling to serve the body, and the overwhelmingly positive association most people have with this concept, allowing them to become spaces that also support guests in their profound personal work, as they enjoy the benefits of a journey rooted in pleasure.
The creator of the Intraspa concept, Alberto Cortina, notes that an Intraspa must be a place that, in addition to fostering relaxation, well-being, and peace of mind, also inspires guests to recognize the miracle of individuality. It should therefore provide tools for connection and practices for emotional and physical health, enabling each guest to create their own formula for wellness, while being supported by a community actively committed to holistic health.
Essentially, an Intraspa must be holistic and combine various practices, therapies, and methodologies – such as breathwork, body awareness, sound therapy, and meditative practices, to name a few – to help quiet the mind while enhancing the sense of physical well-being more effectively and with lasting results.
An Intraspa must also provide basic, unbiased knowledge of a range of methods that encourage moments of pause through workshops, talks, ceremonies, rituals, and other experiences, while always emphasizing the importance of falling in love with the process and steering guests away from ‘magic formulas’ and ‘false gurus’.
Alberto Cortina says that an Intraspa should be that safe space where guests can slow down and immerse themselves in a sensory world that reminds them of the privilege of being alive, while also becoming a space to ask the big philosophical questions that help them better understand themselves and feel more confident expressing their inner worlds.
The Intraspa should not be seen as a purely recreational place; it should become an essential part of their lifestyle, a space equivalent to an emotional gym where guests strengthen themselves daily. At the same time, the commitment to the Intraspa must extend beyond each visit, acting as a support system in the ongoing pursuit of wellness and well-being.
By Vitalí Spa
www.vitalintraspa.com
