POWER NAP MASSAGE
A WELL-BEING RECIPE FROM PROVENCE, WITH BENEFITS PROVEN BY NEUROSCIENCE
A true Provençal well-being recipe, the nap provides a regenerating break when the sun is at its peak and the heat is particularly intense.
In the shade of olive trees, lulled by the gentle song of the cicadas and transported by the scent of lavender, Provençal people have been taking naps (known as Pénéquets in the local dialect) for centuries.
This daily downtime is also practiced throughout the world as a universal moment of relaxation enjoyed by all generations.
« More Powerful than a Nap »
Since its creation, L’OCCITANE en Provence has been fully committed to reflecting its holistic beauty philosophy within its spas by offering sensory and effective massage experiences, supported by scientifically proven results, such as the improvement of sleep quality and the enhancement of overall well-being.
In this spirit, the Spa L’OCCITANE has measured, through science, the benefits of its Power Nap Massage, reinventing this rest time rooted in Provençal culture and confirming that its effects surpass those of a classic nap.
In just 25 minutes, it allows for recovery, helps regain vitality, and provides an inner well-being that radiates outward.
POWER NAP : More powerful than a nap
The results to prove it !
The effectiveness of the Power Nap Massage has been
scientifically proven*.
Taking to heart the scientific performance of its treatments, the L’OCCITANE Research and Development Center once again partnered with the European Sleep Center, recognized for its expertise in sleep and recovery, to conduct precise and rigorous tests.
The results show that the benefits of the treatment are greater than those of a regular nap (3)
When Neuroscience serves Well-Being
THE SENSORIAL EXPERIENCE – LYDIE MARTIN
Spa L’OCCITANE Training & Protocol Development
Project Leader
« The treatment blends effleurage, acupressure, and percussion gestures to respond to the mechanisms of a regenerative nap, working on the body’s reflex zones and meridians, helping to soothe the nervous system, release tensions, and revitalize the body. »
SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE – DR FRANÇOIS DUFOREZ
Founder of the European Sleep Center
« With this study, we wanted to demonstrate that this nap duration is optimized when combined with relaxation practices such as massage and breathing techniques, which stimulate the autonomic nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve. This nerve plays a crucial role in recovery by acting on cerebral, cardiac, respiratory, and digestive levels.»
REGENERATIVE RITUAL
Reinvent the way you nap
Spa L’OCCITANE experts have also adapted the Power Nap Massage into a Regenerative Ritual that anyone can practice, no matter where: at home, on vacation, or at work.
This holistic, multi-sensory, 25-minute ritual combines self-massage and breathing exercises, accompanied by the original music used during the professional Power Nap Massage, to create a genuine spa experience wherever you are.
Easy to integrate into daily life, it provides deep relaxation, restored energy levels, a fresh and rested complexion for a feeling of inner well-being that shines forth outward.
The Regenerative Ritual : Reinterpreting the nap experience to increase daily well-being
A Proven effective ritual
In perfect harmony with its philosophy of making expert well-being accessible to all, L’OCCITANE en Provence has innovated by transposing the spa experience to home with a ritual inspired by its professional treatment.
This ritual has also been scientifically tested in collaboration with the European Sleep Center, proving its benefits in terms of relaxation and well-being.
Immersive, bespoke background music
Each gesture is performed to the rhythm of a musical composition which features binaural beats, acoustic guitar, and ocean drums, amplifying the benefits of the treatment while helping to immerse in a state of letting go, thus reinforcing the relaxing effects.
It is possible to recreate the same relaxing and harmonious musical atmosphere as that of the professional treatment. Its blend of binaural sounds, acoustic guitar, and ocean drum can be found on several streaming platforms.
Did you know ?
THE BENEFITS OF A NAP
More than just a rest
A symbol of simple luxury and making time for oneself, the nap is accessible to everyone, anytime during the day. In just a few minutes, it allows to switch off, recharge batteries, and top up with energy levels.
Its benefits for physical and mental well-being have been the subject of numerous neuroscientific studies in recent years. It is now known that the nap affects stress and mood, memory and concentration, productivity and creativity. It also preserves heart health and immunity
REST TO SHINE
An ancestral practice
With the Power Nap Massage, Spa L’OCCITANE is upholding this authentic tradition and transforming it into a sensory journey designed to support rest and recuperation.
Across the world, this treatment infuses a bit of Provençal douceur de vivre to anyone who wish for it. The brand combines this traditional moment of rest with scientific expertise and the benefits of the natural based cosmetics it uses as part of the treatment.
BINAURAL SOUNDS
Power to transport the spirit
These beats are characterized by the perception of two different frequencies in each ear, synchronized by the brain to produce a third, known as the binaural beat. This phenomenon provides an immersive three-dimensional listening experience, known for its beneficial effects on the body and mind.
Binaural beats are used to enhance creativity and concentration while promoting relaxation and a meditative state, with additional positive effects on breathing and heart rate.
