A thermal mask applied to the lower body combined with massage to break up cellulite. It is best determined by means of a graded maximal exercise test, but an estimate can be made by subtracting one's age from 220. See target heart rate. A form of energy-balancing massage. Medicinal waters can be cold or hot, but their curative effect and composition is essential.
Most medicinal waters are thermal waters.
A state of focused attention through which one emerges into an ever-increasing clear awareness of reality. Many forms of meditation are practiced. The deep relaxation of meditation heals the body, quiets the mind, and stimulates creativity and efficiency, thereby providing a sense of inner balance and peace. Often used as part of a stress reduction program, meditation is usually done in a peaceful setting outdoors or in a quiet room, away from distracting sounds and sights. As meditators assume a comfortable sitting position, an instructor tells them to concentrate on breathing in a slow, rhythmic motion, imaging the release of tension as they exhale.