October 22nd, 2009
Hot tubs and Ancient Egypt
There is always an enormous pleasure in the moment when your feet first touch the warm water in your own hot tub at the end of every day. We are truly creatures of habit, and we get used to rituals quickly, especially when they suit us. The ritual of relaxing is something we need, but don’t pay attention to often enough. That switch then, from the working rhythm to the relaxing rhythm, is one that we like, and it’s a wonderful thing for the body and the mind, to mark it with the ritual of relaxing in the spa. That moment signifies that the day is over, and the night has really begun. That’s part of the mystique about hot tubs, and of course you’ll also find that you can relax any time of day or night, and any season of the year.
Having the ability to take a soak any time you like means that you’ve made a commitment to yourself, to your health, especially the stress level, and to the ones you love. Having a spa in your own home means that these things are important to you. You’re entering into a kind of club of other hot tub owners, where you’re all living a little differently than the rest of us. It’s a good feeling, and it’s not a new fad at all, but goes back a very long way. Socrates recommended Egypt as a place to go to cure ills and improve your health. Interestingly, this was centuries ago, and it was recommended for its seawater, and the mix of sand and sea, which are still the big draws for travelers today.
Egypt also has a gorgeous supply of natural hot springs, and they’ve been attractive to locals and visitors for millennia as well. It’s fascinating to consider that hot tubs today are contemporary versions of these natural sources of water, and they are used for the same purposes. Back then and now, they’re popular for the way they can help calm the mind and strengthen the body.
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