A Matter Of Choice

A combination of a variety of factors is considered during the curation of the perfect spa menu.

- Jia Singh

Choosing a treatment is always the trickiest part of a spa experience. While a lot of spas offer similar treatments, there are several that outdo themselves by incorporating holistic practices into their rituals. Some establishments cater to a corporate clientele and others, especially destination spas, allow clients to be whisked away on a relaxing escape far from commitments, stressful situations and the cacophony of the everyday life.

EASTERN VS WESTERN MEDICINE

While some spas focus on Ayurveda, while others believe in the perfect marriage of Eastern and Western medicine. But what’s important is that there’s more than enough for everyone. Gunjan Chawla, Spa Manager, Quan Spa, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, says, “Menu engineering is an art that should be able to help the client destress, unwind and find a way to deal with daily life stresses in a healthy manner.” At Heavenly Spa by Westin, is a specially curated ‘Pharoahs Bath’ treatment, which incorporates a pyramid for meditation and mindfulness. “The popular treatment begins with a honey and sugar scrub to exfoliate, followed by a warm tea tree and dead sea salt soak for relaxation and detoxification. It comes to an end with a massage followed by a dead sea body mask,” explains Jagpreet Kaur, Spa Manager, Heavenly Spa by Westin, The Westin Gurgaon.

ETHICAL BEAUTY