Deep relaxation - the nervous system's gift to your body

Today, a fast-paced lifestyle, constant information overload and a constant state of readiness have become almost second nature. But this is not how our bodies were designed. The body needs to go back into regeneration mode from time to time. This is a state of deep relaxation.

Every treatment at ReBorn Island supports this - working on the five senses to help you relax, smooth and recharge. But what exactly is deep relaxation? And why do we need it so much?

What is deep relaxation?

Deep relaxation is not sleep, nor is it simple rest. It is a relaxed state, felt at a nervous level, when:

• brain waves slow down,
• breathing naturally deepens,
• the muscles relax,
• the body activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the „rest and recover” function.

This is when cellular repair processes kick in and the body actually „repairs” itself.

Physiological effects of deep relaxation

There have been many studies on the positive effects of deep relaxation:

• reduces cortisol (stress hormone)
• improves sleep quality
• reduces inflammatory processes in the body
• supports the digestive system
• normalises blood pressure and heart rate

Source: Harvard Medical School - Mind-Body Institute, Research by Dr. Herbert Benson

Reborn Island - where deep relaxation becomes an experience

Reborn treatments are not just treatments. They are consciously constructed sensory experiences that help your body return to this regenerative state. How?

The relaxation elements of Reborn experiences:

• singing bowls, slow music and silence → helps the mind to calm down
• natural fragrances → aromatherapy for the nervous system
• warm teas and essential oil foot baths → the body's thermoregulation is balanced
• gentle touches, massage points → muscles relax, nerve pathways rest
• clear, quiet, soft space → visual noise is eliminated

They work in concert to help you achieve a state of deep relaxation - naturally, without effort.

Why is it important to relax regularly?

A single Reborn treatment can go a long way, but regular deep relaxation can:

• strengthens the immune system,
• helps prevent burnout,
• supports mental clarity and decision-making,
• boosts skin regeneration, leaving the face looking more beautiful and full of life.

Is there a scientific link between deep relaxation and more effective absorption of active substances?

What happens to your body during deep relaxation?

Reborn treatments not only work on the senses, but also deeply activate the whole body system:

• Parasympathetic nervous system activated → rest and recovery mode

• Slow, deep breathing and pulse → better circulation and metabolism

• Muscle relaxation → reduced tension, improved blood supply to the skin

This condition creates an ideal environment for the active substances.

Experience the relaxing effects of Reborn treatments - for yourself

Whether you have just 50 minutes or 2 hours, Reborn experiential treatments are all designed to trigger your body's own regenerative processes. This is the foundation of beauty - from the inside out.