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Massages, Treatments and Rituals

Discover treatments and rituals of Varsana SPA, wellness center of Palazzo di Varignana immersed in the hills of Bologna, where nature and innovation meet to regenerate body and mind.

From face and body treatments to relaxing massages and sensory rituals, every experience is studied to offer visible results and a deep psychophysical balance, thanks to personalized protocols and products of the cosmetic line created with raw materials cultivated in the agricultural farm of the resort, like extra virgin olive oil, wine, saffron and pomegranate.

Ideal for who is in search of a specific treatment or a complete ritual, Varsana SPA offers personalized paths thought to respond to the different needs of beauty and wellness, in an exclusive environment dedicated to regeneration and to time for oneself.

BROCHURE

Signature treatments

Signature treatments are born from the cosmetic line of Varsana SPA and combine natural ingredients, advanced techniques and personalized protocols to favor the rebalancing of body and mind.

They are designed to offer an authentic and deep wellness experience in harmony with the nature of Bolognese hills.

Face and body treatments

Varsana SPA proposes a wide selection of face and body treatments thought to respond to every need of wellness and beauty: relaxing, moisturizing, remodeling, exfoliating and combined with advanced technologies like radiofrequency.

Protagonists are the products of the cosmetic line of Varsana SPA, formulated with natural ingredients with high antioxidant and soothing power, like pomegranate, extra virgin olive oil, saffron and Sangiovese, cultivated in the agricultural farm of Palazzo di Varignana.

Massagges

Let yourself be enveloped by a selection of massages studied to relax, unwind and regenerate the body.

From relaxing massages to more specific treatments, every proposal is personalized to dissolve tensions, improve circulation and re-establish psychophysical balance, offering a complete and lasting wellness experience.

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Varsana SPA Rituals

Varsana Rituals represent the essence of the wellness experience of Varsana SPA: exclusive paths designed to favor a deep regeneration of body and mind.

Every ritual is born from the integration of three fundamental elements – water, treatment and ritual – and develops according to a sequence studied to accompany the guest in a complete and harmonic path.

Water prepares the body, relaxes and amplifies sensory receptivity; manual treatments act in a targeted way on the different systems of wellness; the final ritual completes the experience, guiding towards a state of physical and emotional balance.

Varsana Rituals combine advanced techniques, precise times and gestures to offer concrete benefits to the nervous, muscular and cutaneous system, contributing to re-establish a lasting wellness and a deep balance between body and mind.

To conclude every path, the Tea Ritual: a moment of conscious pause and integration that favors the assimilation of the treatment and prolongs the benefits of the experience.

A moment of integration and conscious presence

The Tea Ritual

Inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony Cha No Yu, the Tea Ritual is the concluding and unifying moment of the Varsana Rituals. Rooted in the principles of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility, it is conceived as a form of meditation in motion, capable of generating deeply calming effects on body and mind.

This intentional moment promotes stress reduction, supports mindfulness and concentration, and gradually accompanies the guest towards a state of conscious calm.

It also represents the transition from the active dimension of the treatment to that of inner stillness and rest. During the ceremony, guests wear the yukata, a traditional Japanese garment linked to the world of bathing and wellness, while the master of ceremonies wears an original Japanese kimono, underlining the symbolic and cultural value of the ritual.

Within the Varsana SPA experience, the Tea Ritual becomes an intentional space of time, in which water, treatment, and ritual come together into a single coherent experience of regeneration and presence.

Calming Ritual

Conceived as an evening ritual, the Calming Ritual is designed to promote deep relaxation and prepare body and mind for a quality sleep.
The experience opens with immersion in the Ofuro, whose enveloping warmth stimulates the parasympathetic system and promotes the release of accumulated tensions. This is followed by a relaxing massage with Varsana SPA olive oil, which nourishes the skin, accompanying the body towards a state of deep stillness.
The path concludes with the Tea Ceremony and with the use of lavender harvested from the hills of Varignana, known for its relaxing properties. The integration of these elements supports the natural sleep–wake rhythm, promoting a deep and regenerating rest.

Japanese inspiration

Head & Hair Ritual

Inspired by Japanese wellness traditions, this ritual integrates scalp care with deep relaxation of the nervous system.
The path combines steam, targeted cleansing, and manual massages of the face and head, stimulating microcirculation, rebalancing the skin, and relieving mental tensions.

During the treatment, a saffron face mask — an active ingredient of the Varsana SPA line — is applied to nourish and firm the skin, while specific products help purify and revitalize the scalp.
A final professional blow-dry phase completes the experience, which concludes with the tea ritual, restoring a feeling of lightness, mental clarity, and widespread wellness.

Face Lifting Activity

Face Ritual

Often defined as the "massage of eternal youth", the Face Ritual is an advanced facial treatment that combines Face Yoga techniques and manual massage with a lifting action.

Targeted exercises reactivate the deep muscles of the face, relieve tension, and improve circulation. The treatment continues with a Japanese-inspired facial massage, based on acupressure and lymphatic stimulation, promoting detoxification and a natural lifting effect

The ritual concludes with the Tea Ceremony, leaving the face relaxed, radiant, and rebalanced.

African inspiration

Body Ritual

This body ritual draws inspiration from the purifying traditions of the Hammam and is designed to regenerate the skin and reactivate the body's energy.
The savonage with black soap made from extra virgin olive oil promotes a deep cleansing, preparing the skin to receive the benefits of the subsequent massage.

The experience continues with an African-inspired massage, performed with a nourishing blend of argan, sesame, and olive oils, which restores elasticity, comfort, and vitality to the skin.
The Tea Ritual concludes the path, amplifying the feeling of lightness, renewal, and integral wellness.

Soul Ritual

Dedicated to rebalancing the nervous system and emotional release, the Soul Ritual explores the vibrational power of sound as a tool for profound wellness.
Tibetan singing bowls are used during a treatment focused on the abdominal area, generating harmonic vibrations that promote the release of the deepest tensions and support emotional regulation. Working on the center of the body helps to strengthen the sense of stability and grounding.

The experience concludes with the Tea Ceremony, integrating body and mind into a state of calm, balance, and mindful presence.