Abhyanga - Oil Application

Style       : Ancient Indian
Duration : 45 minutes
Element  : Earth

Overview:

A full body Ayurvedic massage done in classic Kerala style by a therapist using warm, medicated herbal oil using rhythmic, gentle strokes with the whole palm. Unlike Western massages, Abhyanga is not deep, but a gentle and nourishing one.

Experience:

You feel lighter with each progressing minute as your body soaks up the oil and the warmth of the human touch on your body. Imagine a kite soaring higher as it feels lighter. You may even feel sleepy with the gentle touches.

Ideal For:

Insomniacs, new moms, stressed out souls and those looking for a good night's sleep.

 

Aroma Therapy

Style       : Western
Duration : 60 minutes
Element  : Air

Overview:

Did you know that there are aromas that calm you, that uplift you, that make you go romantic and those that make you go lusty? Depending on whether you like a fresh lemony aroma or an uplifting chamomile, you can choose your aroma and witness your body fatigue melt away in the aroma. This is a massage which uses an aromatic oil to heighten the experience through a sense of touch and smell. A double bonanza!

Experience:

With every breath, you can feel your body getting lighter. The essential oils seep into your body and spread a delicious aroma all over you. Those who opted for Rosemary confess they smelt of roses and all things nice throughout the massage.

Ideal For:

Those who want that little extra out of everything. It is known to work great on those in menopause (uplifts their blues), depression, stress and have migraine or other head aches.

 

Classical Swedish massage

Style       : Oriental
Duration : 45 minutes
Element  : Water

Overview:

Long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions come together to give your body a complete overhaul. This one's called classical not without reason.

Experience:

Heard of the shot in the arm phrase? You'd feel something like this at the end of the session - nerves tingled, skin tickled, pores opened up, tissues unknotted and every other feeling that will make you come alive.

Ideal For:

Anybody looking for a relaxing session.

 

Balinese Massage

Style       : Oriental
Duration : 45 minutes
Element  : Air

Overview:

Balinese massage is a rigorous and luxurious spa treatment for those who thrive on variety. Mix and match techniques such as skin rolling, kneading, stroking, acupressure and reflexology are used in this treatment while essential oils soothe your senses. It's a double whammy on the negative energies as they not only get expelled; they are replaced with a vibrant new spiritual energy.

Experience:

Bali's ballet on your body, so to speak! You feel pleasantly overwhelmed with fragrances as the massage works deeply into the knotted tissue to exorcise the negativities in you. This is a dynamic massage that leaves you exhausted and you feel as though your body has gone through a super overhaul and is throbbing with new energy. A marathon, anyone?

Ideal For:

Sports injuries, migraine, muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, stress, anxiety and depression. Also to treat allergies and asthma.

 

Hasta Padabhyanga - Hand and foot massage

Style       : Ancient Indian
Duration : 45 minutes
Element  : Earth

Overview:

This traditional treatment acts on crucial energy areas in your hands, wrists, arms, soles, feet, calves and shins to release tensions. Feet and hands are soaked in herbal oils and followed by Marma point massage.

Experience:

It feels like your whole body has had a massage because the hands and feet actually house all the sensitive nerve endings of your body. As the therapist acts on each bit of your hand or feet, you feel the body part corresponding to the invisible nerve ending feeling relaxed. A squeeze on the base of the big toe feels like your neck has been massaged. Wake up feeling a complete body overhaul.

Ideal For:

Those suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, who work on the keyboard or walk around a lot. Also for artists who use their hands for hours at a stretch.

 

Travel Recovery Massage (Jet-lag)

Style       : Western
Duration : 45 minutes
Element  : Fire

Overview:

A thorough back, neck, shoulders and scalp massage, this one's the mantra to melt away travel weariness and time disorientation. When you are on business travel and have to snag a big business deal before you can put your feet up to fight jet leg, this massage relaxes you and gets you prepared for the day ahead.

Experience:

With every tap, knead and presage, you can feel the fatigue plummet and a new energy engulfs you. Like splashing a chilled cola on your face after a marathon! The massage is so intensely relaxing, you won't mind taking on a trekking holiday the next morning with a buddy completely forgetting you've felt so drained out just a day ago.

Ideal For:

: The travel weary soul, the jetlag victim and those who just had too many sleepless nights and want to get back on the snooze track. Also great for those with long hours in a sedentary job

 

Amber Full-Body Stone Massage

Style       : Western
Duration : 45 minutes
Element  : Fire

Overview:

This one includes massage at stress points, Deep Heat Stone Therapy massage, light head massage, after-treatment full-body moisturising rub. Phew!

Experience:

Take your massage to the next level! Perfectly positioned river stones deliver deep penetrating heat to all parts of your body as stress is literally eased out of your body. Finish it off with a full-body moisturising rub!

Ideal For:

Those who've had a long haul at work in stuffy air-conditioned rooms. Those with back pain, joint pain and general fatigue.

 

Shiatsu Massage

Style       : Oriental
Duration : 45 minutes
Element  : Air

Overview:

This traditional Japanese therapy involving the usage of acupressure, compression movements and stretching.

Experience:

The stretches and postures can completely do a U-turn to your energy levels. This is a dynamic massage leaves you throbbing with new energy.

Ideal For:

Those with sore limbs and an achy body. Also for those who've had a stressful journey but have to retain their energy levels before they can call it a day.