THE FRENCH OBSERVATION: AFTER THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THE NEED FOR RELAXATION EXPLODES

According to an IFOP study conducted on the behaviour of French people, a majority of them report anxiety related to the holiday season.

This observation reveals something essential: the need for relaxation and a return to balance.

It is often at this point that people decide to visit a spa. Not to ‘’treat’’ or ‘’correct’’ anything, but to listen to what the body has to say. In Thai tradition, massage is an art of touch that combines rhythmic pressure, gentle stretching and conscious breathing. This ritual acts as a silent dialogue between the practitioner and the body of the person being massaged.

WHAT SCIENCE AND EXPERTS HAVE OBSERVED

Several studies, notably published in the International Journal of Neuroscience, highlight a link between massage and a reduction in cortisol levels, a hormone involved in the physiological response to stress, as well as an increase in neurotransmitters linked to feelings of well-being.

These results do not have therapeutic value, but they do offer valuable insight: massage is part of a set of biological phenomena associated with deep relaxation and emotional release.

In France, the FFMBE (French Federation of Wellness Massage) collects and organises observations from the sector. According to its professional surveys, many people describe a feeling of muscle relaxation, a sense of inner calm and an overall feeling of well-being after a session. These elements are not related to the treatment itself, but to the experience: they constitute the bodily memory left behind by a moment of self-care.

THE TURNING POINT: WHEN THE BODY BEGINS TO RELAX

There is often a specific moment during the session when breathing slows down and shoulders relax. The mind wanders, freed from the invisible weight that has accumulated week after week.

In a world where everything moves too fast, the post-holiday period is one of the few times of the year when we can still choose to slow down. A massage then becomes much more than a pleasant moment: it is a rite of transition, a gentle boundary between what has been experienced and what is beginning.

Without ever replacing medical care, massage is part of a holistic approach to well-being.

At Janthra Spa, each session is designed to be a moment suspended in time, a breath in the rhythm of the year, gently accompanying you on your return to yourself.

JANTHRA RECOMMENDS

The Asian Mix massage: rhythmic pressure, deep work on areas of tension... it allows you to enjoy enveloping movements while leaving with an overall feeling of relaxation.

The Traditional Thai massage: more dynamic, it helps to get a stiff body moving again. A real energy boost!