The Spa at The Midland, in Manchester, UK, has launched a series of guided meditation sessions to help guests get the most out of their treatments, by enabling them to fully relax beforehand.

Meditations take place in the spas relaxation room, where guests can choose between two recordings. The first takes guests through a series of visualisations, different breathing techniques and body scanning, while the second prompts guests to imagine themselves in a calm and serene place, before lapsing into therapeutic sounds and music.

Each session lasts 20 minutes and is designed to calm the nerves and relieve anxiety, as well as boost mood and improve overall wellbeing.

Helena Grzesk, director of The Spa, said: "The guided meditation will allow city dwellers and spa day guests to switch off and let go of any worry or stress."

The spa suggests pairing the meditations with its Mindful Massage treatment, which offers an 85-minute relaxation experience. Designed to reduce stress and make guests feel more grounded, Mindful Massage incorporates a foot, scalp and body massage, and rose quartz crystals.