Foot Reflexology In Himalayan Hotel

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Visit the picturesque town of Almora in Kumaon district in Uttarakhand. Check into a comfortable Himalayan hotel to enjoy the scenic beauty of the region. With the backdrop of the mighty Himalayan ranges, Kalmatia Sangam, a boutique resort, 7Km from Almora provides you with a fabulous holiday package that you could wish for.

Our resort offers a luxurious living in our cozy cottages and plans your activities for the duration of your stay. It also takes upon the task of pampering the guests by offering in-house massages like Swedish body massage and foot reflexology. These massages are highly relaxing for body and mind. Here is some information about foot reflexology.

Foot reflexology is an ancient form of healing practiced around 2500 to 2300 B.C. The reflexology technique is based on the assumption that feet has reflexes corresponding to all body parts. To bring about physiological changes these need to be stimulated.

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Solar Plexus in the human body is the nerve center where the body accumulates stress. Pressing the right point in the foot reflexology massage the stress can be released and bring about a state of deep relaxation. It also helps in blood circulation. The blood flow to the vital organs is accomplished by stroking certain points on the foot by hands and fingers. This technique can help to heal injured tissues.

A general session of foot reflexology lasts between 30 to 60 minutes. You will need to lie down with bare feet. During the massage you can relax and even fall asleep. This form of massage helps to relieve you of migraine, arthritis, ankle pain, plantar fasciitis, anxiety etc. If you have a particular condition in mind you should communicate the same to the massage therapist. He or she will feel and work around the area on the foot corresponding to the problem. If the therapist finds some congestion or tightness in certain region of the foot, he or she will apply certain amount of pressure to smoothen the part thus achieving the balance in the body.

Having an idea about foot reflexology will encourage you to try it out in our Himalayan hotel Kalmatia Sangam. This type of relaxation will definitely give you a restful and relaxing holiday. 

 

 

Swedish Body Massage In Himalayas

Plan a visit to Almora a small hilly town in Uttarakhand to get away from the heat and humidity. There are plenty of luxury resorts in Himalayas and Kalmatia Sangam is one of them. Our resort transports you to a natural environment where all modern amenities are available. Here you will be able to enjoy nature in its purest form.

While the resort arranges picnics, sightseeing, village walks and other physical activities, it also offers a number of relaxing options within the resort. Foot reflexology, Swedish body massage, yoga, swimming and library are at your disposal to use and spend a lazy day within the hotel. If you are planning to get pampered you can opt for a Swedish body massage.

This massage technique is based on deep pressure differing from other massage types. It is believed to increase oxygen in blood as well as rids the body of metabolic wastes, uric and lactic acids. It is known to help a great deal in relieving joint pains and stiffness, enhance flexibility and helps in improvement of blood circulation.

There are five types of techniques used in Swedish body massage:

Massage Therapy of the back

Effleurage is used in the upper back neck and shoulder using long gliding strokes. This helps in relieving and reducing stress.

The kneading and squeezing of muscles is called Petrissage. It helps to smooth out muscles as well as gets rid of lumps and impure substances.

Tapotment is used where the masseur taps the back muscles by either drumming or light slapping. Vibration is used for the neck and shoulders. It  was initially done by hands but now there are devices like vibrating chairs or cushions which can be used. It gives the body highest form of relaxation and can make you fall asleep.

Friction is mainly used to work on muscle fibers and the movement is circular or perpendicular. Use of normal or aromatic oil helps to smooth the hand movement of the masseur.

All the steps in Swedish body massage helps to relieve you of fatigue, exhaustion and joint pains if any. This form of massage is particularly recommended to sports people as it releases knots and tension in the muscles and gives them greater flexibility. There are also deep tissue massaging. Getting this kind of massage on a holiday is a luxury and it is available to you in Kalmatia Sangam, the luxury resort in Himalayas.

Kalmatia Sangam- A Natural and Spiritual Holiday

A boutique resort in Almora, Kalmatia Sangam offers you a holiday which is a dream come true. Set in the backdrop of mighty Himalayas with lush green foliage surrounding it you can feel the cool pure breeze washing away the tiredness of the body and mind. Our resort is situated in the Kumaon region in the state of Uttarakhand. This property nestled in the foothills of Himalayas, offers you a spectacular view of the mighty mountain range from all its cottages.

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The cottages are beautifully decorated catering to a diverse variety of people who come to spend their time in our property. These stone cottages promise you a comfortable living while being away from your home amongst the wilderness. This place is famous for bird watching as large numbers of birds of various species are native to this area or visit it at certain time of the year. Waking up to the chirping of different birds is a luxury you can enjoy here.

Once you step out, breath in the pure cool air and cleanse your lungs. Walk to the terraced restaurant for your breakfast where you have the mountain peak as your view and a mild sun warming your body. After a sumptuous breakfast you can start your day with various activities that the resort offers.

Amongst all other activities, visit to the ancient temples is quite popular as there are number of old temples in this area. The Chitai Bell temple has thousands of brass bells hanging. These are offerings by devotees, a sign of wishes fulfilled by God. Then there is Kasar Devi temple where Goddess Kasar Devi is worshipped. Both the temples are situated near the resort and are within walking distance. The walk itself is highly enjoyable as you have to walk through rhododendron, pine and deodar forests. You will be able to see some exotic birds and small animals as well.

Some of the temples like Jageshwari temple have magnificent carvings on the walls dated back to 8thCentury. There are about hundred and fifty temples clustered together on the premises. The Katarmal Sun temple, also very old, has some beautiful carvings on its stone wall. Here too you will find forty five small temples surrounding the main temple.



The other activities which we recommend in our boutique resort are Kumaoni village walk, massage and spa, yoga, bird watching and visit to the Binsar wildlife sanctuary.