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When we sleep, our body recovers and recharges its internal battery. The brain rests at night, processing our experiences, feelings and emotions. A good night’s sleep ensures that both body and mind can do their jobs during the day. Which is precisely why sleep is so essential. And is also why numerous health and wellness resorts offer dedicated sleep enhancement programmes. More than 30% of people worldwide aged 40 and above, experience sleep disorders. Poor sleep is one of the first signs of excessive stress. A sleep enhancement program is a set of techniques, treatments and holistic therapies designed to improve the quality and quantity of sleep. Calming rituals and yoga, acupuncture, foot reflexology, massages, traditional Chinese medicine, exercise, coaching, meditation etc. These programs are offered in our Health Resorts and can be tailored to your specific needs and preferences. We listed some components of sleep enhancement programs.
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9 Reviews
Lido di Jesolo, Venice, Italy
Absolutely everything is taken off your hands at the stylish Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa, leaving you to look after only yourself. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Minimum stay 3 nights: Spa credit voucher worth € 40 per person
- Minimum stay 5 nights: Spa credit voucher worth € 60 per person
- Minimum stay 7 nights: Spa credit voucher worth € 80 per person
19 Reviews
Paphos, Cyprus
Breath-taking design hotel on the Paphos coast. Relax like royalty in the adults-only spa looking out over the Mediterranean Sea. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- No single supplement (not applicable in July and August and from 27 May - 4 June and 21 - 29 October)
- Free daily participation on week activities schedule - valid for stays with a min. of 5 nights, for shorter stays there is a surcharge of € 10 per class
Via Salemi, Sicily, Italy
Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort in Sicily is a wonderful place to find and start a new healthy lifestyle. A fantastic healing experience. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
10 Reviews
Nusa Dua, Bali (Indonesia)
Excellent service and extremely professional holistic programmes based on Balinese traditions. A beautiful and intimate retreat in green surroundings with a warm, friendly atmosphere. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Discount on room price (already included in the price)
- Room upgrade subject to availability at time of booking - not combinable with other discounts
- One free massage (30 minutes) per person per stay
5 Reviews
Cala Xarraca, Ibiza
A brand new, luxurious, five-star plus hotel of the Six Senses chain in sun-drenched Ibiza. The ideal place for a spiritual wellness experience, but also for a super advanced health boost. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Discounted stays in August and September 2023! Request a tailor made offer!
Paphos, Cyprus
The warmth of the Cypriot people, the beauty of nature and pure relaxation in the Ouranos Wellbeing Spa, that and much more is the 5-star Annabelle Hotel. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- No single supplement (applicable in all roomtypes except inland view room, not applicable in July and August)
- Free daily participation on week activities schedule - valid for stays with a min. of 5 nights, for shorter stays there is a surcharge of € 10 per class
9 Reviews
Gianyar, Bali, Bali (Indonesia)
Next level personal attention (you will have your own personal assistant!). The COMO Shambhala Estate team is incredibly dedicated to make your stay the best it can be and give you an exclusive experience. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Discount for single travellers on the room rates
- When booking twin/double stay: Spa giftvoucher worth 100 USD per room (min. 5 nights stay)
- For repeat guests: a complimentary room upgrade to the next room type (if available at time of booking) (you booked a stay at COMO Shambhala through Puurenkuur before)
17 Reviews
Koh Samui, Thailand
This stunning boutique wellness hotel, with its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, is a true paradise for yoga, detox, fitness, and Pilates enthusiasts. It is located on the tropical island of Koh Samui in Thailand. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- DISCOUNTED STAYS in October and December
- 1 free bonus night
- Free giftvoucher worth € 100
- Free room upgrade
- For repeat guests: bonus nights
8 Reviews
Tangalle, Sri Lanka
An alluring tropical island experience combined with the luxurious 5 star wellness of the Anantara Resorts. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Free upgrade to half board when staying min. 7 nights
- Complimentary private yoga class per room when pre-booking an ayurveda package (ayurvedic weight management, ayurvedic inner harmony or ayurvedic deep sleep)
4 Reviews
Dibba-Musa, Oman
Luxury at its highest, countless facilities, unrivalled service and delicious food make Six Senses Zighy Bay a dream resort for those on a wellness retreat and holidaymakers alike. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary Return Airport transfer from Dubai airport (min. 6 paid nights)
- Early Bird Discount (depending on season)
2 Reviews
Dehradun, India
Six Senses Vana is a small-scale international ashram, luxury wellness retreat and a world-class blissful sanctuary. A spiritual spot in which to reconnect with your deepest self through a fully customised programme. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary roomupgrade
- Complimentary signature treatment (30 minuten) per person every five days
- Extra discounts on your stay
4 Reviews
Marbella, Malaga, Spain
Relax & Unwind in this Wellness and Luxury Spa resort at the iconic and high society beach resort in Marbella for some exclusive me-time. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Free returntransfer from Malaga airport - hotel (worth € 346)
- Early check-in en late check-out (depending on availability)
21 Reviews
Gargnano, Brescia, Lake Garda, Italy
Lefay Resort & Spa's speciality? Without doubt: the treatment of typically western problems (stress, obesity) through a classical Chinese medicine approach. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- 1x private acces to the salt lake 'La Luna Nel Lago' per person - min. stay 3 nights (worth € 40)
- Complimentary Spa Credit Voucher worth € 100 per person - min. stay 5 nights
- Free Room Upgrade from the Prestige Junior Suite to the Deluxe Junior Suite (subject to availability at time of arrival) - min. stay 7 nights
- Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability upon arrival) - min. stay 10 nights
13 Reviews
Alvor, Faro, Portugal
Longevity Health & Medical Hotel is a brand new adults-only Destination Spa with a state-of-the-art wellness centre for preventative, medical and holistic wellbeing programmes in the heart of the Algarve. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary Spa Credit Voucher
- € 90 per person (min. stay 5 nights)
- € 120 per person (min. stay 7 nights)
- Complimentary room upgrade from Standard Room to Longevity Room (upon availability at time of arrival)
- Complimentary early check-in (from 10 AM) and late check-out (until 2 PM) (upon availability)
137 Reviews
Koh Samui, Thailand
An experience. Life changing. Unforgettable. Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is all of this…and more. But words alone cannot describe Kamalaya. Kamalaya needs to be experienced. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Spa-giftvoucher worth € 150 per person
- Discount on room rate for stays with min. 21 nights! (book before 10 October 2023, stay before 31 October 2023)
- Discounted accommodation rates for all Puurenkuur travellers (included in the price)
- 20% discount on the roomrate for the hillside rooms (not applicable for the garden- or seaview hillside rooms) for single travellers from May - October (included in the price)
- For repeating Kamalaya clients: 1 bonus night when booking a stay of min. 7 nights (valid for stays between 1 March - 22 December 2023 and 1 - 31 March 2024 - this discount isn't calculated in the shown rates yet)
24 Reviews
Uttarakhand, India
A truly unbeatable wellness experience. One of the very best destination spas in the world, you can expect nothing but the best at Ananda in the Himalayas. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary Spa Credit Voucher worth 100 USD per person
- Complimentary excursion
- For repeating Ananda clients: discounted stays!
6 Reviews
Merano, Italy
A 5 stars Small Luxury Hotel with prize-winning medical wellness centre (named winning Longevity and Beauty Centre). At Villa Eden The Leading Park Retreat, a truly personal approach goes hand-in-hand with excellent expert knowledge. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
35 Reviews
El Albir, Alicante, Spain
Eastern philosophies meet Western views on health and wellbeing at SHA Wellness Clinic under a nourishing, super-deluxe and modern roof. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- SHA's 15th anniversary complimentary spa gift voucher!
- Complimentary welcome massage
- Complimentary early check-in and late check-out
- Room upgrade
- Free transfer from airport
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Why is sleep so important
‘Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day’ —Matthew WalkerWhen we sleep, our body recovers and recharges its internal battery. The brain rests at night, processing our experiences, feelings and emotions. A good night’s sleep ensures that both body and mind can do their jobs during the day. Which is precisely why sleep is so essential. And is also why numerous health and wellness resorts offer dedicated sleep enhancement programmes.
Sleep is important for a number of reasons. Here are a few:
- Restores and rejuvenates the body: During sleep, the body repairs and restores itself. This includes repairing tissues, synthesizing hormones and neurotransmitters, and strengthening the immune system.
- Improves cognitive function: Sleep helps consolidate memories and learning, and helps the brain process and make sense of information learned during the day.
- Regulates mood and emotions: Getting enough sleep can help regulate mood and emotions, while sleep deprivation can lead to irritability, mood swings, and increased anxiety and depression.
- Maintains physical health: Sleep helps regulate blood pressure, blood sugar, and other metabolic functions. Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to a number of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
- Increases productivity and performance: Getting enough sleep can improve concentration, productivity, and performance, while sleep deprivation can impair these abilities.
Sleep is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health, as well as for optimal cognitive function and productivity.
What Happens when you experience sleep disorders
More than 30% of people worldwide aged 40 and above, experience sleep disorders. Poor sleep is one of the first signs of excessive stress. it could be caused by a particularly hectic period, working too hard for too long, a significant event, problems, emotional imbalance...Stress causes cortisol levels to rise, making sleeping difficult. It also causes sleep to be lighter and shorter. Women going through the menopause can also suffer from sleep issues: there is a fall in progesterone – a relaxation hormone – which can lead to poorer quality sleep at night. Lastly, environmental factors also play a role. Looking at a computer or the TV shortly before going to bed is not conducive to sleep. Nor is going to bed too late or going to bed at irregular times. Drinking coffee or alcohol late in the evening should also be avoided. Read the blog about How to create better sleep
What to expect from a sleep program?
With disengagement and relaxation as lost concepts today, sleep deprivation is rising to be the next emotional challenge for humans. A thorough research on the emotional, mental and physical reasons contributing to the rapidly growing inability to sleep, resulted in the growth of health and wellbeing hotels and resorts that offer sleep enhancement programs. The emotional healing aspect addresses sleep issues through working on the subconscious mind and provides clients with tools to decompress daily. The goal of those programs is to teach traditional mindfulness methods that help handle sleep disturbances in an effective and sustainable way.
A sleep enhancement program is a set of techniques, treatments and holistic therapies designed to improve the quality and quantity of sleep. Calming rituals and yoga, acupuncture, foot reflexology, massages, traditional Chinese medicine, exercise, coaching, meditation etc. These programs are offered in our Health Resorts and can be tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
We listed some components of sleep enhancement programs. Every health resort offers different programs and different components, which you can see on the inclusive part of each hotel.
- Relaxation techniques: These may include techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation, which can help calm the mind and promote relaxation before bed.
- Educational workshops: providing information on healthy sleep habits and lifestyle factors that can impact sleep, such as diet, exercise and stress management.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I): This is a type of therapy that focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors that can interfere with sleep.
- Sleep tracking and monitoring: This may involve the use of wearable devices or apps that track sleep patterns and provide feedback on sleep quality and quantity.
- Light therapy: This involves exposure to bright light in the morning or evening to regulate the body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
Sleep enhancement programs aim to address the underlying factors that can contribute to poor sleep, and provide individuals with the tools and strategies they need to improve their sleep and overall health.
Can exercise help you sleep?
Absolutely. And if you’ve never experienced that immediate sleep-inducing exhaustion one might experience after a day of hiking or an intensive boot camp class, there’s a ton of scientific research to back up this claim too. Exercise has a chemical effect on the brain. ‘Physical activity creates more adenosine in the brain, and adenosine makes us feel sleepy,’ says Winter. (Fun fact: Adenosine is the chemical that caffeine blocks to make you feel more alert.) ‘The harder we work out, the more driven we are by this chemical to sleep’. Engaging in regular physical activity or sports can be beneficial for sleep in several ways:
- Reduces stress and anxiety: Exercise is known to reduce stress and anxiety. By reducing stress and anxiety, exercise can help individuals fall asleep more easily and experience more restful sleep.
- Prepares relaxation: Certain types of exercise, such as yoga or stretching, can promote relaxation and help prepare the body for sleep.
- Increases energy: Exercise can help increase energy, which can lead to feeling more tired and ready for sleep at night.
- Regulates circadian rhythms: Regular exercise can help regulate the body's circadian rhythms, which are the internal biological processes that govern the sleep-wake cycle.
- Improves overall health: Exercise has numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, all of which can impact sleep.
A side note: it is important to note that engaging in intense physical activity close to bedtime can have the opposite effect and disrupt sleep. It is generally recommended to finish exercising at least a few hours before bedtime to allow the body to wind down and prepare for sleep.
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