hotel-xenia
  • STAY SAFE – COVID19 RESPONSE
  • STAY
    • Breaks
      • Winter Breaks
      • Rebound Weekend Break 2021
      • Garden Breaks
      • Golfing Breaks
      • Shooting Breaks
      • Walking Breaks
    • Dog Friendly
    • Facilities
    • Reviews
  • EAT
    • The Brasserie
    • Afternoon Tea
    • Deli Delivery
    • A Hotel With Provenance
    • Exmoor Food Fest 2021
      • Exmoor Food Feast 2021
  • RELAX
    • Treatments
    • Pamper Packages
  • EVENTS
    • Weddings
      • Intimate Weddings
    • Celebrations
      • Christenings
      • Birthdays
      • Private Dining
      • Anniversaries
      • Funerals
      • Formal Dining
    • BUSINESS
      • Michelin Package
      • Engage Package
      • Refresh Package
      • COVID-19 Guidance
  • BLOG
    • OFFERS
  • CONTACT
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
Gifts Book

wellness

  • You are here:
  • Home/
  • The Blog/
  • wellness
Relaxation and Self-Care From Our Therapist
25th May 2020

Relaxation and Self-Care From Our Therapist

By Emily on News

I’m Karen, the therapist at The Carlton. I wanted to write this blog to help people to feel more relaxed and provide some useful self-care tips to keep yourself well and healthy during this time. 

During the first part of lockdown, I found myself glued to the news and all forms of media, sometimes not moving much at all during the course of the day. My mind was racing continuously and my body started to feel extremely uncomfortable especially my shoulders where I had been holding tension. I also started to notice my jaw aching and thought I had toothache until I realised the pain was moving from tooth to tooth. Stress can have a huge impact on our bodies as well as our minds so it is vital to find ways which help us and our families to cope.

I decided to start my day differently and this is what I would recommend for yourself and your family. So rather than reaching for your phone first thing and bombarding yourself with the information, I would take a moment just to wake up. This can be done as a type of meditation which you can also talk your children through. 

So once you are awake but still lying in bed just take a moment to notice your body. You can start by noticing your breathing coming in and out through your nostrils. Notice your breath flowing to your lungs, feeling your ribs expanding with each in-breath you take. Making the breathes deep, slow and controlled, also become aware of your belly rising towards the ceiling. Taking your time to notice there is a short pause between breathing in and breathing out. Also noticing your body as you breathe out, allowing you belly button to fall towards your spine and your ribs soften. Breathing in deeply and as you slowly release the breath allow your body to soften also.

Repeated deep breaths will naturally bring your heart rate more in sync with your breath. This leads your brain to release endorphins, which are chemicals that have a natural calming effect on your mind and body. 

You can do this for a minute, 10 minutes or as long as you feel is good for you. And it can be done at any point during the day. If you notice you are feeling anxious you will also notice your breathing is most probably quite shallow so deepening the breathing and bringing your attention to it will help to keep you calm.

Once you feel ready to move start to slowly stretch out your body, moving in ways which feel good to you. Stretching your left side and right side and slowly coming up to sitting and placing both feet on the floor. Allow your body to fold forward, resting the weight of your torso on your thighs, allowing your head to relax down towards the floor, take a few moments here and continue to notice your breathing. This will allow your lower back and spine the space it needs to stretch out and wake up. Slowly shift your weight onto your feet with your knees bent, taking a moment in a forward fold position before slowly un-curling your spine to a standing position. From here you might like to do some more stretches, moving your spine in different directions, making circles with your wrists, ankles and neck. 

Although all the technology we have today can bring anxiety we are also very lucky to have so much information at our fingertips so making use of this will help us to get through, finding information which will benefit our health and wellbeing. Using search engines we can find meditations, exercises, yoga, activities, healthy food tips to keep our immune systems working well and massage techniques we can share with our isolation family.  

All of this will help keep our minds and bodies healthy and happy. 

Read More
Healthy North Devon Break
3rd May 2019

Healthy North Devon Break

By Emily on News

Once upon a time the concept of going away on holiday involved leaving all one’s good habits behind and spending the break indulging in a festival of gluttony. Eating and drinking far too much, one would return home joking about the need for a holiday to get over the holiday… 

These days wellbeing is playing a much more significant role in the break away In fact, wellbeing and wellness are concepts that are playing a more significant role in our lives full stop, a trend reflected in the rising number of people seeking a healthy North Devon break. 

Wellness is a Lifestyle

A recent survey published in Forbes magazinefound that eight in ten people in the USA believe that wellnessis not a fad but a lifestyle these days. Technology was supposed to free us up to pursue more of what we enjoyed doing, but we seem to have become enslaved by our smart phones  instead. This has even been acknowledged by the Silicon Valley pioneers that developed the likes of Google, Facebook and Twitter , who are now disconnectingthemselves and their children from the internet.

The Carlton Hotel in Ilfracombe has seen a dramatic uptake in interest in the wellness options it offers guests.  Its stylish rooms, combining aspects of the Victorian building with upper class modern luxury,  and in-house gym and treatment rooms are a perfect fit for a healthy break.. 

Eating for Wellbeing

New research, just published in the Lancet, and based on a 27 year global study, claims ‘what we aren’t eating is killing us’ and of course it makes sense that what we put into our bodies is fundamental for our health… sometimes we just need to stop, take stock and start again on a healthier path.

At the Carlton, and new for this season, is a Wellbeing menuwhich has at its heart the nutritious sustenance that a healthy body requires to thrive. Dishes are light and delicate but full of flavour and prepared with fresh ingredients, and seasonally sourced locally.Complementing the treatments available at the Carlton, the menu even gives the option to combine pre-treatment nourishment with nutritional plates. This holistic approach is designed to bring maximum health benefits to the body.

Eastern Inspiration for Wellness

To ease away the stresses and tease out the tensions accrued from the crash and burn stresses of the 9-5 shift (with obligatory post-work ‘catch up on a few emails’) or the 24 hour demands of running a family, the Carlton has a number of health and beauty treatment options available for guests. 

The Eastern concept of chi, or energy, is integral to some of the treatmentsthe Carlton has to offer on a healthy North Devon break; from hot stone massages that target the body’s natural energy points, to Tai Chi sessions for stimulating all body energy flow. Massage sessions – targeting specific points, or all over body – can be enjoyed in the Carlton treatment rooms, or in the privacy of your own hotel room if preferred.

The Carlton is also channelling some more Eastern inspired wellness for a healthy North Devon break  in the form of the meditative effects of its new gong bath treatment. This is a wellness treatment that has been attracting much attention in the past year and has been noted for its stress busting qualities. 

Tapping in to the Natural Outdoors

Whilst promoting in house treatments, the team at The Carlton are delighted to work with local practitioners well versed in the outdoor pursuits. Building on the natural assets of England’s adventure coast, the family or team can simply immerse themselves in the many activities right on the hotel’s doorstep. From the gentle coastal path ramble through to more dynamic sports such as surfing and coasteering, the hotel can help with ensuring your time spent in North Devon is well time.

So forget about wellbeing as being just a post New Year detox to get you back on track after the December gorge-a-thon! It’s an all year pursuit  and one that has demonstrably positive effects for personal health, not to mention the health of any business team. For more information about the Carlton Hotel’s wellbeing packages, get in touch by email or telephone (01271 862446). 

Read More
Pamper Day In Ilfracombe
28th March 2019

Pamper Day In Ilfracombe

By Eliot Wren on News

It’s not long now until our next wellness and pamper day treatment event on Saturday 13th April 2019.

Treatments are being provided by Karen and Becky of Littlebirds Therapy Centre. With half hour slots available from 10am through to 3pm, and a great choice in treatments. And everyone will get to enjoy our new lunch offering from our Wellness menu, take a look at the healthy, nutritious offer here.

Treatments available include:

  • Aromatherapy massage
  • Hot stones massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Luxury facial
  • Holistic massage
  • Reflexology

Click through for more information about each treatment.

To book your place or ask any questions please call us on 01271 862446 or email book@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk.

Download more information here.

* usual price £49. Ask for our full T&Cs.

Enjoy a pamper with lunch at The Carlton

Call us today on 01271 862446

Read More
Wellness at The Carlton
20th March 2019

Wellness at The Carlton

By Eliot Wren on News

Many of our guests know we have a smart little gym and a new treatment room. Now you can combine these with our well-being additions to our in-house menus. And specially created as a tasty yet healthy alternative to our traditional buffets we offer our guests choices from our Wellness menu.

Our premium juices are freshly squeezed, not from concentrate; and supplemented by our smoothies. So, for example, take our dairy free, kale, date and cashew nuts blitzed with ice for a smooth creamy and nutritious drink.

And all the menu options feature plenty of vegetables, fresh fish and chicken. Plus a couple of sweet treats to round off.

The new Wellness menu is here. So take a look at some recent images from our very very enjoyable tasting this month.

Tuna with Basmati rice salad | Tortilla & beetroot hummus | Poached chicken breast with almonds & broccoli | Flaked salmon with spiced egg & spinach | Artichoke, green bean & olive salad

Read More

Recent Posts

  • Brasserie Brings Something Special To Exmoor Food Fest 2021
  • Discover the Warmth of a North Devon Winter Break
  • Autumn and Winter Wedding Offer: Embrace the Intimate!
  • Ten things to do on a rainy day at The Carlton
  • North Devon Autumn Breaks For Walkers and ‘Walkies’!

Categories

  • Business
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting
  • Events
  • Local Area
  • News
  • Offers
  • The Hotel
  • Uncategorised

Archives


Address & Contact Details

The Carlton Hotel, Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AR

Tel: 01271 862446

Follow Us For Updates & Offers!

  • Join us on Facebook
  • Join us on Twitter
  • Join us on Instagram

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news updates and offers from our team.

 

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Copyright 2017, The Carlton Hotel.
Image
Crafted and developed by The IRFC Studio

search

We use cookies to give you the best possible online experience. If you continue, we’ll assume you are happy for your web browser to receive all cookies from our website. Find out more.