The Royal Treatment

Every one of us deserves to be treated like a king or queen for the day. "The Royal Treatment: How You Can Take Home the Pleasures of the Great Luxury Spas" is the first book to reveal the pampering secrets of the world's most exclusive spas--and show how you can practice them yourself--easily--at home. This extraordinary guide is a recipe book for self-pleasure, a sure way to soothe away the stresses of our hectic daily lives. The author, a renowned spa therapist, will introduce you to the experts working at the world's most luxurious retreats, and give you plenty of detailed instructions on how to perform their signature treatments at home. Did you know that you have a hydrotherapy center at home, otherwise known as your bathtub? A native Hawaiian healer will explain how to make use of the healing power of water. You'll learn how to create the exotic herbal wrap used by the Golden Door Spa in California--in an ordinary kitchen! You'll learn how to give and receive a full-body massage, and Deepak Chopra himself will explain the principles of Ayurveda. From facials to foot rubs, from hair tonics to sea salt scrubs, "The Royal Treatment" is your ticket to relaxation. Alone or with a partner, you will be able to create a spa paradise in the privacy of your own home.