Magic! I've been fascinated by magic since I was a little girl and shamelessly still am..
This has got to be one of my favorite write-ups for all the fringe benefits I received to write it :P
Another one for "The TAXI Magazine", December 2010 issue, I distinctly remember this coming my way during a very stressed out period. Alas, I can say it was well-deserved..
Spa Magic
By Amrita Samant
“Sometimes the cure for restlessness is rest.” Colleen Wainwright
For some years now, we’ve been using phrases that try to sum up to what Spa treatments are all about. “Total health and wellness” and “Create harmony of body, mind and spiri
This has got to be one of my favorite write-ups for all the fringe benefits I received to write it :P
Another one for "The TAXI Magazine", December 2010 issue, I distinctly remember this coming my way during a very stressed out period. Alas, I can say it was well-deserved..
Spa Magic
By Amrita Samant
“Sometimes the cure for restlessness is rest.” Colleen Wainwright
For some years now, we’ve been using phrases that try to sum up to what Spa treatments are all about. “Total health and wellness” and “Create harmony of body, mind and spiri
t” as
enticing as they may sound, do not give these treatments their due credit.
We, at Taxi, decided to explore some of the real experiences offered within these spas that let you leave feeling better than when you arrived. Featuring the signature treatments from leading city spa’s, its now time to indulge in some extravagant and luxurious body bliss and spoil yourselves silly!
Face glam
We, at Taxi, decided to explore some of the real experiences offered within these spas that let you leave feeling better than when you arrived. Featuring the signature treatments from leading city spa’s, its now time to indulge in some extravagant and luxurious body bliss and spoil yourselves silly!
Face glam
Originated solely with the intention of improving cosmetic appearance, Facials, today, are at a tangent as they are combined with relaxation techniques to improve overall hea
lth of the skin.
For a signature facial treatment, we chose Page 3 Salon known for their exclusive skin treatments featuring Keraskin products from L’Oreal International. Their unique approach to facial treatment allows them to provide an experience that is prescribed exclusively for you. The therapist starts with an analysis of your skin’s unique requirements and then suggests the most beneficial facial to restore you to your radiant best. After settling on what is called the Glow Floral Therapy, a specialized one created to restore the radiance and glow of your skin, the blissful session began.
I gave myself up into the friendly Kerafacialist’s hands that started my facial with the application of a cleanser and toner. This was followed by a long, languorous and really soothing Olive scrub massage which had only a hint of its fragrance. On re-activating t
For a signature facial treatment, we chose Page 3 Salon known for their exclusive skin treatments featuring Keraskin products from L’Oreal International. Their unique approach to facial treatment allows them to provide an experience that is prescribed exclusively for you. The therapist starts with an analysis of your skin’s unique requirements and then suggests the most beneficial facial to restore you to your radiant best. After settling on what is called the Glow Floral Therapy, a specialized one created to restore the radiance and glow of your skin, the blissful session began.
I gave myself up into the friendly Kerafacialist’s hands that started my facial with the application of a cleanser and toner. This was followed by a long, languorous and really soothing Olive scrub massage which had only a hint of its fragrance. On re-activating t
lowers, was applied. This was accompanied by a divine back and hand rub that leaves you asking for more. At the end of this hour long elaborate ritual, Immuniste anti-ageing serum is applied to the skin leaving it feeling absolutely reborn!he blood circulation, the floral peel, which contains mild flower acids from hibiscus f
Relaxation period: 60 minutes
Perks: Created with the goodness of nature, this facial hydrates your skin like never before, resulting in a beautiful and radiant glow from deep within.
Treat for your tresses
Hair, one of your most pampered assets, is the essence of any classic hair-do. And for this, one needs to treat it well. What better place for healthy hair strategies than the most
powerful hairdressing brand in the world, Toni & Guy.
As I entered this refined environment with exquisite hair styling products on display all around me, I was reassured on seeing a Top Stylist ready to consult me for my Hair Spa treatm
As I entered this refined environment with exquisite hair styling products on display all around me, I was reassured on seeing a Top Stylist ready to consult me for my Hair Spa treatm
ent.
After diagnosing my hair for a minute and interrogating me on personal hair care, my stylist drew up a detailed nourishment programme best suited for my hair type.
The “Hydration” treatment began with a hair wash and a light massage. All products used in this treatment are from System Professional, a new premium hair care range from Wella Professionals, exclusively personalized to the clients’ individual needs.
The next step, a mixture of the ‘Moist dry hair’ treatment mask and System Professional’s exclusively formulated infusions that compliment the treatment mask was made and applied to the roots and hair. This was followed by a long and gentle head and neck massage. A ten-minute steam was given right after to help the cream penetrate into the scalp. The hair spa treatment came to an end with a light r
After diagnosing my hair for a minute and interrogating me on personal hair care, my stylist drew up a detailed nourishment programme best suited for my hair type.
The “Hydration” treatment began with a hair wash and a light massage. All products used in this treatment are from System Professional, a new premium hair care range from Wella Professionals, exclusively personalized to the clients’ individual needs.
The next step, a mixture of the ‘Moist dry hair’ treatment mask and System Professional’s exclusively formulated infusions that compliment the treatment mask was made and applied to the roots and hair. This was followed by a long and gentle head and neck massage. A ten-minute steam was given right after to help the cream penetrate into the scalp. The hair spa treatment came to an end with a light r
inse and ‘cold-drying’ hair to retain its moisture.
Relaxation period: 60 minutes
Perks: Apart from strengthening the hair follicles, nourishing the roots and revitalizing your scalp, the treatment works like silken fingers that work their magic on the roots of your hair.
Fish feet
We always take our feet for granted. Most of the time they are seen as tools to get us wherever we need to go. But suddenly, after a long period when our feet have to be exposed, we remember we should have taken good care of them all year long. Going the natural way, we at Taxi explored the Fish Pedicure at Kenko, a reflexology and fish spa which is the latest addition to the city’s spas.
The spa is a haven of peace and tranquility that invites you to relax almost instantaneously. As nervous as I was to let little fish gnaw at my feet, I was assured that these little fish, called Garra rufa fish (also popularly known as Doctor Fish) imported for pedicures specifically, do not bite. I was told that these fish gently gnaw into the dead skin and clear away the unwanted top layer of the soles of the feet. So before I could get started, a certain enzy
Relaxation period: 60 minutes
Perks: Apart from strengthening the hair follicles, nourishing the roots and revitalizing your scalp, the treatment works like silken fingers that work their magic on the roots of your hair.
Fish feet
We always take our feet for granted. Most of the time they are seen as tools to get us wherever we need to go. But suddenly, after a long period when our feet have to be exposed, we remember we should have taken good care of them all year long. Going the natural way, we at Taxi explored the Fish Pedicure at Kenko, a reflexology and fish spa which is the latest addition to the city’s spas.
The spa is a haven of peace and tranquility that invites you to relax almost instantaneously. As nervous as I was to let little fish gnaw at my feet, I was assured that these little fish, called Garra rufa fish (also popularly known as Doctor Fish) imported for pedicures specifically, do not bite. I was told that these fish gently gnaw into the dead skin and clear away the unwanted top layer of the soles of the feet. So before I could get started, a certain enzy
me was sprayed on my feet to attract the fish. As soon as I dipped my feet in the fish tank, I saw them all charging towards me and began nibbling at my feet, which surprisingly left me tickled. I avoided looking at them devour into my dead skin cells only to feel multiple tingling sensations at the same time.
These fish can wonderfully work on calluses and other tough growth on the feet. They just nibble into them and soften the feet. The fish pedicure is also complimented with a ten-minute shoulder massage.
Relaxation period: 30 minutes
Perks: Fish pedicures give your feet a fresh, soft and supple look naturally and keep various foot conditions at bay.
Effleurage-d/Therapeutic touch
From the early days where European Cave paintings depicted what seems to be like the medical use of therapeutic touch, till date where massage has developed and taken several forms, today there are around 70 methods of massage therapy that have evolved with influences from around the world.
With stress playing a large role in the quality of our lives, experts suggest that one of the best ways to cope with it is a relaxing massage, and that is precisely what we did.
Isha Life, a premium fitness brand, provides a gamut of fitness services that includes a spa, branded Shambhavi. Their extensive menu of services left me perplexed. Going by their recommendation, I had decided to try out their Swedish massage. Accompanied by their certified masseuse, I was asked to choose from their own brand of organic aroma oils. Deciding on Lemongrass oil, I decided to unwind and let my masseuse rid me off my aches. Swedish massages are considered the best for their smooth, gliding strokes called effleurage and other moves such as kneading, stretching and tapping. A blissful hour full of firm but gentle pressure applications, this massage focuses on each body part working its way up. A head and facial massage brings this heavenly treatment to an end.
Relaxation period: 60 minutes
Perks: The main purpose of this massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. It also stretches your ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Bringing you to de-stress mode, this treatment is sure to make you snooze right after.
Nail trail
Our final stop was to treat our fingernails to some royalty. And the apt place to do the same is Influence Spa. Redeemed as a top spa in the city for their impeccable services,
I was asked to choose the manicure service of my choice. Having done that, I was seated on big, plush recliner seat with my hands dipped in luke-warm water-filled bowls on either side.
The state-of-the-art equipment becomes more pronounced when my recliner was converted into a massage chair by the click of a button. Sitting back, I closed my eyes and let my mind drift with the instrumental Balinese music playing softly. The manicure started with softening my hands in warm water containing salt and shampoo. A cuticle cream was applied to moisten the nails for removing dead cells. Using a scrub, I was given a 10 minute hand massage followed by a cream pack. The last step included moisturizing my hands and touching up my nails with a French manicure.
Relaxation Time: 30 minutes
Perks:
Influence’s signature manicure keeps your nails looking healthy and strong while making your hands look aesthetically attractive.
These fish can wonderfully work on calluses and other tough growth on the feet. They just nibble into them and soften the feet. The fish pedicure is also complimented with a ten-minute shoulder massage.
Relaxation period: 30 minutes
Perks: Fish pedicures give your feet a fresh, soft and supple look naturally and keep various foot conditions at bay.
Effleurage-d/Therapeutic touchFrom the early days where European Cave paintings depicted what seems to be like the medical use of therapeutic touch, till date where massage has developed and taken several forms, today there are around 70 methods of massage therapy that have evolved with influences from around the world.
With stress playing a large role in the quality of our lives, experts suggest that one of the best ways to cope with it is a relaxing massage, and that is precisely what we did.
Isha Life, a premium fitness brand, provides a gamut of fitness services that includes a spa, branded Shambhavi. Their extensive menu of services left me perplexed. Going by their recommendation, I had decided to try out their Swedish massage. Accompanied by their certified masseuse, I was asked to choose from their own brand of organic aroma oils. Deciding on Lemongrass oil, I decided to unwind and let my masseuse rid me off my aches. Swedish massages are considered the best for their smooth, gliding strokes called effleurage and other moves such as kneading, stretching and tapping. A blissful hour full of firm but gentle pressure applications, this massage focuses on each body part working its way up. A head and facial massage brings this heavenly treatment to an end.
Relaxation period: 60 minutes
Perks: The main purpose of this massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. It also stretches your ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Bringing you to de-stress mode, this treatment is sure to make you snooze right after.
Nail trail
Our final stop was to treat our fingernails to some royalty. And the apt place to do the same is Influence Spa. Redeemed as a top spa in the city for their impeccable services,
I was asked to choose the manicure service of my choice. Having done that, I was seated on big, plush recliner seat with my hands dipped in luke-warm water-filled bowls on either side.
The state-of-the-art equipment becomes more pronounced when my recliner was converted into a massage chair by the click of a button. Sitting back, I closed my eyes and let my mind drift with the instrumental Balinese music playing softly. The manicure started with softening my hands in warm water containing salt and shampoo. A cuticle cream was applied to moisten the nails for removing dead cells. Using a scrub, I was given a 10 minute hand massage followed by a cream pack. The last step included moisturizing my hands and touching up my nails with a French manicure.
Relaxation Time: 30 minutes
Perks:
Influence’s signature manicure keeps your nails looking healthy and strong while making your hands look aesthetically attractive.
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