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Spa treatments explained by the experts: Shiatsu
Jon Jarvis - Ragdale Hall's Shiatsu Expert Shiatsu is the ancient Japanese art of healing. Shiatsu is said to support and encourage your body’s own healing and balancing. To find out more about shiatsu, The Good Spa Guide talks to Jon Jarvis — Ragdale Hall Health Hydro’s resident shiatsu
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Like mother, like daughter – a spa break you’ll both enjoy
It’s exam time and with stress levels soaring in households around the country, family relationships are truly put to the test. Be it GCSE’s, A levels or university exams, the picture is the same and it’s best to just ride the storm. The special bond between mums and daughters will be tested but
Spas – why the “s” words are so relaxing!
“S” is for summer, sunshine, sport, sipping (long cool drinks), sitting (down with a good book) and smiles (of sheer bliss). Perhaps it’s no coincidence that “s” is also for spa, an idyllic place where all these elements combine to create the ultimate stress-free summer holiday in a haven far
What is a Me-kend?
A ‘me-kend’ is a whole weekend totally devoted to you and only you! Ask yourself, when was the last time I concentrated on just me, myself and I? If you can’t remember, then you must be due a ‘me-kend’, and what better place to spend your ‘me-kend’ than at Ragdale Hall Health Hydro
Daycations
If like the rest of the UK, you are finding your pile of spare pennies slowly getting smaller and smaller, why not opt for a cheaper alternative than an expensive two week holiday abroad? Not only is a daycation way down there on the stress Alton Towers level o-meter compared to a two week holiday (passports,
Brave Charlotte is preparing to take on the world!
Charlotte Taylor of Bristol, first visited Ragdale over fifteen years ago and took the plunge (literally) to learn to swim with long serving instructor/therapist Jon Jarvis and from then developed a real love of swimming and has returned annually. When she was diagnosed with Acute Myloid Leukaemia,
Skincare tips from Decleor and Ragdale Hall fit for Royal skin!
One of the skincare specialists in our beauty product shop, in association with Decleor, has put together a really useful video clip for all you brides-to-be out there. So, if like, Kate Middleton, you are in the midst of planning your big day, let us take some of the stress away by providing you with
Are you one of the 70% of women wearing the wrong size bra?
Some of you may or may not have come across Karen Johnson, Lejaby Lingerie Expert. Karen often joins us during special event weeks at Ragdale Hall to talk about the importance of wearing the correct fitting bra. Karen has also trained many of our Boutique staff in the art of bra fitting. I’m
Enjoy a chocolate (and guilt) free Easter Break at Ragdale Hall
With us now seeing the first glimpses of spring, it is time to start making plans for Easter. So put the spring back in your step and enjoy an invigorating break at Leicestershire spa, Ragdale Hall, recently voted Favourite UK Spa by readers of Sunday Times Travel magazine. Spring is the season of rebirth
Yoga’s for life – not just for spa-cial occasions
Right, be honest now. What sort of words first spring to mind when someone says “footballer” these days? Money, fancy lifestyle, skill, penalty, WAGs, referee – perhaps even that stalwart topic of popular football debate, the “offside rule”? These ones, certainly. And possibly a few


