Bambooo Tree in Bandra uses melted scented candles to make a lotion that's gently massaged into your skin for a relaxing experience Candle wax includes the best of both worlds: the soothing properties of a massage oil combined with the luxuriance of a fragrant spa candle
Bambooo TreeBambooo Tree in Bandra uses melted scented candles to make a lotion that's gently massaged into your skin for a relaxing experience Candle wax includes the best of both worlds: the soothing properties of a massage oil combined with the luxuriance of a fragrant spa candle.
As the relaxing massage began, sounds from the other side of the door ceased to exist and we swirled in chocolate decadence. The oil from the candle is quickly absorbed by the body, leaving you with skin that smells delicious for hours later.
Though the massage might feel no different from a regular one - in terms of technique - the romance associated with candles makes the experience an exotic one.
At: Bambooo Tree - all-day spaa, 752, Merchant House, lane opposite Bagel Shop, New Kantwadi Road, Bandra (W). Call 32221861/ 9930142067Svastii SpaLomi Lomi means massage in Hawaiian, and is a unique technique, which involves prayers, chanting, massage as well as dancing the hula.
A mix of organic oils was used during the nearly one-hour ritual, which moved from feet to back, neck, face and ended with the scalp getting a surefire switch-off.
What's comforting about the massage is the lack of vigorousness or sudden movements on the body, adding to the calmness quotient.
Therapies on offer include express massages, rituals for body, treatments for the face and body, anti-ageing therapies, expansive holistic therapies and salon services. Facilities are available for women and men.
At: Svastii, AG-3, ground floor, Delphi A-Wing, Orchard Avenue Road, Hiranandani Business Park, Powai.
Call 42155377-80/ 9920077200Sukho ThaiSurrender is the keyword at Sukho Thai. Masseuse Woreingam does a ritualistic bow before placing my feet into a ceramic bowl filled with warm water and rose petals. After a thorough scrubbing, he applies a cooling gel on my legs and wraps them in towels. Next, I am tucked into a satin blanket. And so, my hour-long Traditional Thai Foot Therapy session commences.
Woreingam uses acupuncture and traditional Thai massage techniques to relax and detox the entire body by applying pressure at the right points on the feet. The session includes a ten-minute head, neck and shoulder massage towards the end.
The therapy ends with a thorough dusting of talcum powder on the legs. This was a clean, no-mess session that left me ready to tackle the week ahead.
At: Sukho Thai -- the Foot Spa, Turner Road, opposite Tawa Restaurant, Bandra (W).Call 9820200810/ 26400264
