Personal wellness continues to be at the forefront of your guests' minds, particularly in the first few months of the year. Because of this, we wanted to share a few unique wellness experiences that spa patrons can enjoy around the world.
1. Tranquility Under the Stars at The Cove Eleuthera | Bahamas
Celestial energy has been known for its guiding and recharging powers, so the resort created a “Tranquility Under the Stars” experience so guests can refresh and recharge under the alignment of the stars. Included in this experience are overnight accommodations in a luxury Oceanfront Room, an in-room telescope, and constellation maps to help spot celestial wonders and a private nighttime yoga session for two set under the stars.
2. Cell Wellbeing Epigenetic at Andronis Concept Wellness Resort | Santorini
Cell Wellbeing Epigenetic is a bespoke approach to deliver information and direction for a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. With just four hair bulbs, the advanced technology from Cell Wellbeing will generate a report about nutritional and lifestyle information, and a suggested 90-day protocol addressing the following categories to name a few; vitamins, essential fatty acids, antioxidant, amino acids and toxins.
3. Yoga Nidra at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island | Florida
The guided meditation allows guests to disconnect from reality and enter a state of deep relaxation, meditation and bliss. Yoga Nidra is an artful practice that requires guests to lie down, close their eyes and turn their focus to within. As the expert instructors, Liam and Radha calmly guide guests through different states of mediation, the mind begins to disengage from the chaos of daily life and slowly, it enters a state of solitude, bliss and deep meditation. Through the mediation guests slip in between the levels of consciousness and sleep, creating a sensation of relaxation and allowing the mind, body and spirit to rejuvenate. 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equivalent for 3-4 hours of deep, intense sleep, allowing guests to feel refreshed and also more in touch with their inner self and spirit.
4. Wim Hof at The Lygon Arms | England
This April, guests can treat themselves to a unique wellness experience through the Wim Hof method. In the expert hands of certified Wim Hof Method Instructor, Jamie Christopherson, guests will discover the three pillars of the Wim Hof Method: Breathing Technique, Cold Exposure & Commitment. Through a day of breathwork, mindset exercises, and ice baths, visitors will find out how to utilize oxygen and cold exposure to optimize the body and mind while learning about the underlying physiology in a practical guided spa day experience.
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5. Menopause Experience at Chewton Glen | United Kingdom
Newly launched, Chewton has launched Menopause and Restore treatment, which includes a restorative 90-minute body ritual. A transformative experience that benefits the whole body, the treatment includes a stomach massage to release emotional heaviness and aid digestion while providing cell-regenerating, anti-inflammatory properties to the skin and deeper tissues. Live sound is weaved throughout the experience, calming melodies that soothe the mind and body to undergo a refreshing renewal and making this treatment ideal for guests on their menopausal journeys at every stage.
6. Temazcal at Conrad Punta de Mita | Mexico
Conrad Spa infuses a modern take on Huichol symbolism and ancient rituals that are inspired by ancient local shamanic practices, featuring healing herbs, essential oils and extracts. The design of the spa allows for an interaction with the natural world through the use of natural elements, and guests will find a traditional Temazcal that allows “rebirth” through a purification of the body and healing of the spirit with heat, herbal steam, chanting and meditative moments in communion with nature.
7. Breath and Plunge Experience at Alila Ventana Big Sur | California
To cater to the growing popularity of cold plunging, their Private Coldstream Bliss: Breath and Plunge Experience immerses guests in deep, rejuvenating breathwork to clear the mind and reduce stress, beginning with a hike to a hidden stream amongst the redwoods followed by an exhilarating plunge into cold water for an invigorating rush that awakens the senses and reconnect to mindfulness. This dynamic combination in nature leaves guests feeling refreshed, energized and deeply alive.
8. Farm to Skin Foraging at Jamaica Inn | Jamaica
Spa and wellness travelers can enjoy the property’s newly unveiled “Farm to Skin Foraging” experience at its popular Ocean Spa. The first of its kind in the Caribbean, the experience will take guests on a journey through the property’s tropical gardens, to forage for the natural ingredients used to create the spa products for treatments. Following the foraging tour, guests will have a hands-on demonstration detailing how to make a range of beauty products.
9. Sound Healing at Conrad Orlando | Florida
Guests can find solace from a variety of symptoms through various treatments that tap into the ancient healing wisdom of sound. For example, guests can book a sound bathing ritual using Himalayan singing bowls placed on the water that create ripples of vibration through the body and a signature sound bowl quartz full body treatment in which Himalayan singing bowls are placed down the length of the body for harmonic vibrations. The menu will feature a variety of treatments that activate the healing responses of the central nervous system, balance neurotransmitters and enter a deep state of relaxation. Other onsite sound therapies will incorporate Ocean Drums, rain sticks, gongs, chimes, standing bowls and rituals using Florida’s native flowers.
10. Yin Yoga & Hatha Yoga at Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa | Honduras Bay Islands
The resort’s Kao Kamasa Spa offers guests group yoga classes to unwind and embrace the blissful leisure of island living. The spa additionally offers weekly workshops for guests looking for a more immersive wellness experience, dedicated to reflexology and meditation. Yin Yoga is a meditative approach to yoga targeting the connective tissues – tendons, fascia, and ligaments – to increase joint circulation and improve flexibility. Poses are held for three to five minutes to find stillness and turn attention inward. Hatha Yoga connects slower-paced movements with breathwork techniques to focus on body awareness, strength, balance, flexibility and full-body alignment.
