More and more of us are trying to take better care of our bodies and minds, leading to a better quality of life for all of us! As wellness becomes a fundamental part of contemporary culture in the UK, it’s important to remember that wellness experiences, such as salt rooms and steam rooms, all trace their origins to ancient and classical cultures from across the world. Halotherapy (the curative power of aerosolised salts) was first observed in natural salt caverns in Ancient Greece, with saunas and steam rooms being found in ancient Mayan as well as Turkish societies.
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Researching and rediscovering these pieces of ancient knowledge is hugely important to us, as we carry the flag of worldwide wellness forward to a healthier and happier future.
Working for a Well World
Aegean have worked with countless teams in countless cities over five continents, helping to promote wellness and vitality though spa suites of every denomination. Halotherapeutic salt rooms are becoming increasingly popular in cities with high levels of air pollution, such as New Delhi, as the salts clear and revitalise tired respiratory systems. We’re bringing European styles of steam room to clients across the United States as well, with minimalist whited walls and pure white Corian benches contributing to a uncluttered and open space promoting relaxation and rejuvenation in New Jersey.
Especially exciting for us is the opportunity to contribute to an international gymnasium project incorporating a steam room based on ancient Moroccan design. Tadelakt, or ‘to rub in’ in Arabic, is an ancient formulation of lime plaster treated with olive oil – granting the substance exceptional resilience and waterproofing. Tadelakt can form seamless curves, allowing for incredible spaces to be both beautiful and rugged – just another example of the utility of working with ancient methods.
We’re proud to be working with a team in Lagos, Nigeria on a rooftop swim spa offering relaxation and exercise with great views of the surrounding skylines; as well as swimmer training facilities in Mongolia. Aegean also operate an office in the Portuguese Algarve, helping us manage wellness projects across the Iberian Peninsula.
Excellence through Experience
Our commitment to learning from history, and adopting amazing approaches to wellness practiced across the ancient world, has a direct impact on our ability to innovate here at home. Across the UK our teams draw from their experiences abroad, bringing new insights from old breakthroughs, and ultimately resulting in world-class solutions for championing wellness across the country. Contact us to find out more about Aegean and our work across the world.