Put your feet up and relax - you don't have to go to a wellness hotel to experience this. Just create a wellness garden.
You can set up or redesign a wellness area in the garden or a complete wellness garden with the smallest of changes, especially since every green, usually wonderfully blooming garden area has always internalized a wellness character. That's why you don't have to change that much to create a wellness garden.
Enclosed we are now presenting you with a number of wellness options that also give you the opportunity to recreate your own garden and discover it as a wellness garden! Prerequisite: You need covered open spaces or pavilions in your garden. If these can already be found in your garden, then nothing stands in the way of your wellness garden.
Ideas for your wellness garden
» Idea no. 1 - outdoor whirlpool:
Special outdoor whirlpools that can remain there all year round (thermal heating) have been available in specialist shops for some time. The associated covers enable the respective interior area to be kept clean without any problems, which can offer space for two to seven people, depending on the model type. In addition, these whirlpools can be heated, some have colored lights (color light therapy), a digital control panel, massage water jets, comfortable neck pillows, CD players with integrated speakers and much more. In addition, there are also inflatable whirlpools on the market, which are significantly cheaper and can also be used flexibly.
Hint:
You can usually choose the desired equipment, color and shape individually from the manufacturers. Inexpensive offers are often offered in autumn. So keep your eyes open for attractive offers.
» Idea No. 2 - Kneipp pool:
Even in a small garden, you can integrate a Kneipp pool, e.g. in the form of an old wine barrel or an old tin tub. These creative ideas for mini Kneipp pools even look great. On top of that, a jet of cold water (water hose) ensures the perfect Kneipp shower.
Treading water makes the cyclestimulated and blood circulation promoted. Along with the muscle movement from standing in place, this also promotes venous blood flow and also prevents varicose veins.
» Idea 3 - Swimming pool:
The range of swimming pools for the garden has expanded enormously in recent years, so that today a garden pool is feasible for almost everyone. For example, from inexpensive PVC material, such as that offered in many DIY stores. However, you can usually only use such a pool from around May to October, as it is not frost-resistant. So during the winter months you must keep such a pool dry indoors.
However, if you prefer a more exclusive garden pool, you can also use prefabricated models that are embedded in the ground (excavation required), among other things, at ground level. This is then surrounded by stylish natural stones or fine wooden floorboards and can be used all year round because the pool water can also be heated.
» Idea No. 4 - fragrance potpourri:
In no case should your garden be without a potpourri of natural fragrances. After all, there are natural plants with an intense scent of flowers in all seasons. These include e.g. jasmine, roses, wild herbs, thyme, lemon balm, etc.
Just plant these and many other anti-stress plants near your wellness oases and enjoy the sight and smell of these flowers. You'll quickly notice that just the combination of "Relax" and "Scent" will make you feel a lot more relaxed.
» Idea No. 5 - relaxation furniture:
For a wellness garden, so-called relaxation furniture, which is now preferably offered in poly rattan, is of particular importance. They invite you to relax and are also easy to clean, adaptable to different body positions and extremely comfortable.
You can also use a beach chair, a porch swing, a tree swing, pool loungers, etc. as relaxation furniture. Just look for what you like. Among the garden furniture trends of 2014 there is sure to be something that suits your taste.
» Idea no. 6 - outdoor sauna:
The so-called log sauna is made for the open air and is a real eye-catcher in the garden. Built in the shape of a country house, there are one or two saunas and a sanitary area (shower/toilet) inside.
If you should choose this wellness oasis, then you shouldIdeally, you should also combine this with a lying area (quiet zone) - possibly even inside and outside. A real sauna session consists of several phases. After a sauna infusion, for example, there is usually a rest phase.
» Idea 7 - Hay Bed:
The hay bed is a bit unusual, but very easy to depict. For this purpose, you simply have to buy fresh hay from a local farmer or from a specialized mail order company. You should definitely give preference to organic hay with wild/medicinal herbs, as it releases valuable essential oils when heated (e.g. in a sauna).
You then have to spread out the hay, which has been heated to around 50 degrees (steam heating), on a comfortable lounger (plastic base). You can then enjoy the application itself in a linen cloth wrapped around your body. Your body should ideally be surrounded on all sides with the heated hay. Possibly cover the whole thing with woolen blankets.
Alternatively, you can of course also fill a small cotton/linen neck pillow with hay and carefully warm it up in the oven. Then enjoy this heat cushion on the sun lounger until the warming effect wears off.