Relaxation and fitness Poitou-Charentes

Dr.?? For the non-insiders, Dr. Hauschka is a pioneer of natural products, creator of this range of cosmetics, for more than 40 years. Passionate about botany, his research led him to produce products of high plants with respect for organic and biodynamic culture. Not a chemical additive. And a range that extends over the years to body, face, oral care, nails, pastilles, makeup… Virginia, it can present you and advise you on all the products of the brand. But above all, it provides care, massage and modelages with incredible softness and energy. Imagine "fullness": Approximately 2 h, with full facial care and body massage (114 euros). In addition to the sensation of being transported in a garden of scents, it is all the sensations from head to foot. Facial care, purifying, to find a bright complexion: 1 p. m., 70 euros. Modelling of the entire body with oils of care: 1 p. m., 85 euros. Among others. For men as well as for women. And then you have to take advantage of Virginia's proposed service to travel to your home or place of vacation. For the effect to be completely magical, choose with her "your place": The garden, in the shade of a pine or fig tree? By the pool? On the beach! A true gift of well-being, and full of lovely hints, always personalized.

Close to the château moat, this spa occupies a former wine storehouse whose wooden barrels have been converted into deckchairs where you can lounge over a fruit juice in the relaxation room. A luxurious water space, the spa features a swimming pool heated to 33°C, a mixed sauna, a hammam with its starry sky, and four cabins (including duos) for body and facial treatments and massages. To round off this moment of relaxation, extend your stay at the château by sampling the restaurant's excellent cuisine!

This spa enjoys a very interesting location, allowing everyone to spend some time in a vast place offering two spaces: one is dedicated to relaxation with modeling, facials, rituals; the other side with sauna, hammam and spa. Decorated with care and offering a warm welcome, the place is conducive to a moment of relaxation with very reasonable rates. Women, men and even children and teenagers will enjoy dedicated treatments. Children's packs, from 5 years old, allow our little ones to show off their pretty faces.

A range of activities for all tastes, ages, all levels. Training room, group course with graduate teachers, working according to hours of heart resistance (cardio-training), legs, abdominal, buttocks, back, flexibility. But in the programme also for relaxation, steam bath and sauna. There are no fewer than 50 courses per week, go, good courage!

If the island of Ré attracts its charming landscapes, its long sandy beaches and the softness of its climate, it also has a complex-spa complex that will allow you to find form and vitality. Created in 1975, this center is located in a protected site, oriented south with direct access to the ocean. As soon as you arrive, you will feel the benefits of a place that has kept a wilderness. All year round, the Relais Thalasso offers a wide choice of care adapted to all audiences: form and vitality, thinness, health and prevention, young mother… For those who want to enjoy a few days of escape to regain the shape and return to wellness, place a program of modeling, massaging baths, tonic jets, hydromerant beds, aqua-activities… It is also possible to offer a day in the marine spa to fully enjoy heated sea water at 32 ° C bathed in light and with a stunning view over the ocean. After this moment of wellness, direction the Loofa Bar to enjoy a healthy and delicious cuisine on the lovely terrace. Many formulas are available, including Bullets: Marine, Beauty and Future Mom but also weekend formulas like Ré in Love, a duo getaway. Many thalasso treatments are available on the map: marine exfoliation, back ritual, plantar reflexology and even osteopathy.

A Oriental hammam, which can accommodate up to 50 people, has opened in the Souché district. About 350 m 2 dedicated to steam baths and oriental care: the ritual of the hammam, with shower, black soap and alternating between hot room and warm room, then scrub and possibly massage with argan oil, with mint tea… Khadija and Didier warmly welcome you in this magnificent setting inspired by the great Moroccan riads. Very nice also the couple massage to be in total harmony with his favorite love. A good idea of giving to a friend or being loved!

Located on the heights of this pretty seaside resort, the Thalassothérapie has undergone a magnificent renovation, transforming itself into a Marine Spa. As part of the Ibis Styles Hotel, it offers spaces dedicated to well-being and relaxation. Freely accessible for a half-day of treatments, the marine area is simply magnificent and offers the perfect opportunity to recharge your batteries. The program includes an outdoor river and whirlpool, swimming pool, hammam and sauna and, most incredible of all, an outdoor pool and solarium with that radiant ocean view. The place has been designed to be a real cocoon and also features a beauty area with à la carte treatments, a hairdressing salon and a boutique for those wishing to buy swimwear and cosmetics. The spa can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: from the Bien-Être discovery (affusion scrub, body mask and remineralizing jelly bath) to the Escale Océane, which combines relaxation and toning with 9 treatments. Hotel La Grande Terrasse also boasts a NUXE spa, ideal for an exceptional half-day with a menu of treatments under this brand, which uses cosmetics of natural origin. A variety of massages are offered, each one inviting you to let go: plantar relaxation, Californian massage, facials, radiance and those using precious plants and flowers, such as the Nirvanesque treatment. For unrivalled comfort, opt for the Nuxe suite, a veritable bubble of softness overlooking the ocean.

If Colbert's city attracts history buffs, it's also known for its disinfiltrating, healing, anti-inflammatory and analgesic thermal water. The spa is easy to get to, as it's just a stone's throw from the town center and close to the train station. The 18-day spa cures are subsidized by the health authorities, but there are also shorter cures that allow you to enjoy the benefits of thermalism. The Hotel des Remparts is connected to the thermal baths by an elevator, making it an ideal place to stay during a cure.

Iron Bodyfit is a franchised center specializing in electro-Myo-Stimulation, located in Cognac. The studio offers diagnosis and tailor-made sessions for weight loss, cellulite reduction, toning, chronic pain relief and fitness. Their motto is: 25 minutes with us = 4 hours of exercise in the gym. This fast-growing technology stimulates the body's 8 major muscle groups with electrical impulses, combined with sports coaching and targeted exercises. The trial session is free.

Here's a center that offers activities for the whole family: pool, bowling, fitness, balneotherapy, aquagym... Everything you need to get back on your feet or reconcile with sport! It's a friendly place, and everyone goes at their own pace. The town of Civaux even offers a 20-metre diving pit and a 5-metre approach pool! Now's your chance to try your hand in the water... How about it? The bowling alley has a small food court. This multi-activity area welcomes you every day, even on public holidays.

This residence offers comfortable accommodation as well as an alternative to the classic thalassotherapy cure. You can spend a night in one of the rooms. Here you can enjoy a heated swimming pool from April onwards, a south-facing solarium and a relaxation area. You can privatize the access for one hour for two and indulge in the joys of balneotherapy, sauna and steam room. Le Clos Rhéa offers several relaxation services: outdoor yoga session, sophrology, various facials and body treatments.

Designed like a seaside house, the Maison Buissonnière is an institute dedicated to all those who wish to treat themselves to a real moment of well-being. Located in the city center, this cosy and warm place is ideal to recharge your batteries. You will enjoy the welcome of Muriel, a beauty professional, who will take care of your body with traditional massages and facials. You will also be able to enjoy a special teleworking massage that will allow you to relax for a long time. Let yourself be tempted!

Atlantonic Studio is a fitness center located in La Rochelle. Benjamin uses his know-how and innovative equipment to meet everyone's expectations. Activities include Gravity, coaching, aerial yoga, stretching, Pilates, Vinyasa and Yin yoga, hypopressive gym and Pilates-certified dance. Sandra, sports coach and yoga teacher, is also a dietician specializing in sports. Mam' is another passionate sports coach who will help you achieve your goals. Céline, a certified Pilates dance teacher, offers Pilates classes to strengthen the body's deep muscle chains. Atlantonic Studio offers a variety of activities to help you get fit and achieve your fitness goals.

Three hatha yoga teachers give weekly classes at the Archipelago Hall. The practice of yoga is very beneficial to both body and mind but to experience its benefits, an assiduous practice is necessary, which is why the Parthenay Yoga Association is a victim of its success every year! The registrations at the beginning of the year are quickly closed because the available places are flying like hotcakes! It is hoped that the association will do its best to quickly propose new and new places.

Yoga is more than just a rather exotic practice in our eyes. It incorporates a true philosophy of life. By practicing yoga regularly, it is not only his body that is working but also his spirit. By gradually réappropriant the full and conscious mastery of his body, yoga can find a true mental peace that provides real relaxation. Of course, as all disciplines, you will not be expert from the first session, but patience is also part of the process. On the other hand, you are promised that once you have tasted it, you won't be able to miss it!

Here, the activities are diverse and varied. Whether it's after a squash match or a workout session, there is nothing like this to relax in the steam bath or enjoy the sauna. Collective courses are organised by sports coaches who will offer you suitable sessions at your level. The atmosphere is warm and the team will provide you with good advice according to your expectations. A small centre to get you back to work.

Practiced by nearly 3 million French people, yoga has become over the years a real fashion phenomenon. It must be said that this discipline from India has many virtues, offering a real moment of mental and muscular relaxation. If you too wish to practice this activity, head to this center. Certified teachers according to the B.-K.-S. Iyenga method are waiting for you. The classes take place every week and allow everyone to practice different postures for a moment of relaxation and breathing.

A forest bath can't be explained, it has to be experienced! So plunge into the trees with Bellinda and François and take advantage of the powers of the forest to recharge your batteries. In the heart of the state forests of Moulière, Vouillé, Bois de Saint-Pierre or Domaine de Givray, you'll experience sylvotherapy in small groups. Take a break and embrace the benefits of nature, disconnect from your daily routine and enjoy a green connection. Some workshops can be enjoyed with the whole family. A moment to share, to be fully together.