A dive into balneotherapy around the world

Relaxing isn't just a matter of sensation; it's actually a physiological response. According to a study by Kyoto University, contact with natural hot springs significantly reduces levels of cortisol, a hormone directly associated with stress. This fact confirms what wellness destinations have been practicing for decades: the restorative power of water is real and measurable.

Balneotherapy is the name given to the therapeutic use of water, whether for recovery, relaxation, or regeneration. It's present in the best wellness destinations around the world: at Lanserhof in the Bavarian Alps, in the thermal circuits of SHA Wellness in Spain, and in the mineral waters of Amanemu in Japan. These places have one thing in common: they use water as a sensory language—a means of restoring the body, organizing the nervous system, and inducing states of presence.

This type of experience inspires AG7's wellness spaces. It's not about repeating formulas, but about translating practices that work. At Ícaro Casa-Térrea, the trend is reflected in a contrast pool, which alternates immersion in cold water with heated jets, a technique recognized for improving circulation, relieving tension, and accelerating muscle recovery. The longevity pool offers different jet programs, adjustable according to each resident's physical condition, whether for relaxation, activation, or simply calming the body.

More than simply replicating established therapies, AG7 incorporates these practices into its architecture in an intelligent, functional, and sensorial way. Because living well shouldn't be something separate from your routine, but rather a part of it.