Lack of sleep can be one serious cause for stress. Spas have woken up to the "sleep equals wellness" concept, and there are several treatments and programs designed to help to improve the quality of sleep.

Spa Services or treatments that can improve the quality of sleep are for instance:

• Massages
• Hydrotherapy
• Acupuncture
• Meditation
• Yoga
• Watsu
• Thermotherapy (paraffin - ozokerite therapy and mud therapy)
• Saunas (infrared, finnish, steam sault sauna and so on)

Massage relaxes tense muscles and calms the nervous system, thus the body's rhythm slows, blood pressure lowers, heart rate settles, and breathing becomes deeper.

Since massage relaxes tense muscles and calms the nervous system, causing body's rhythm to slow down, blood pressure is lowered, your heart rate settles and your breathing becomes deeper and more rhythmic, setting you up for a great night's sleep. For example Swedish massage can also help prevent insomnia.

Studies hint that soaking in warm waters can leave the person physically and mentally relaxed, smoothing the transition into a deep sleep. Offerings like hydromassage, immersion in thermal or mineral springs, or dips in pools with jet massagers, which can enhance joint mobility and relieve muscle tension, are a particular plus to those who can't sleep because they suffer from pain- or sports-related injuries.

Acupuncture can improve sleep by restoring balance to the nervous system, reducing stress levels and hormones, and relaxing the senses.

Meditation is a calming routine such as meditation can put you in a relaxed mindset before slumber. A person who is doing a meditation should find a comfortable sitting position, close the eyes, and focus on breathing for a few minutes at a time.

Yoga can help calm mind and body, plus relieve stiff muscles developed during the day.

Watsu is a healing massage which is experienced in a warm pool; the rhythmic, stretching, and pressure-point techniques are designed to leave the person in a seriously euphoric state.