isPa’s gloBal PrEsENcE MEaNs we are a culmination of people and cultures
from all over the world. this influence allows spas in the U.S. to study treatments from
India and spas in India to learn from European traditions. our amazing global reach
brings us together in a unique and inspiring way.
one way is the ability to incorporate traditions and treatments from different parts
of the world onto spa menus. Whether unique to one area, or spread the world over,
these spa treatments take care to pay respect to ancient traditions while still utilizing
modern aesthetics and technology. the various treatments below differ from one
another in name and procedure, but their purpose remains the same—to provide truly
unique, signature spa experiences for guests around the g lobe.
sense of Place cheva
BaNyaN trEE rEsorts aNd sPas
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tHailaNd
Banyan Tree takes a holistic approach to physical and spiritual
well-being, providing a Sanctuary for the Senses. Drawing on
Asian traditions that date back centuries, these intimate retreats
blend romance and serenity with exotic sensuality. Their health
and beauty remedies combine the use of aromatic oils, herbs and
spices with ancient healing powers. Under the intuitive touch of
the therapists, simple sensory pleasures are reawakened,
completing the experience that defines Banyan Tree Spa.
“We noticed that guests prefer to try time-honored spa
traditions based on wellness wisdom passed down from genera-
tions,” says Kingkarn Olarngarnjanin, executive director of Banyan
Tree Spa & Gallery Thailand. “Guests place great faith in our
tropical garden spa concept with its Asian therapies, which
focuses on a non-clinical and holistic approach.”
The “Sense of Place Cheva” package, a 15-minute treatment
that works your tired muscles, is inspired by the Thai word
meaning “living.” Cheva creates harmony of the body, mind and
spirit to enhance well-being. Clients are said to “escape into bliss”
as they soak in the natural goodness of coconut oil and herbs,
leaving your skin purified and renewed.
“Guests are more concerned on nurturing wellness from within,
and adopting a healthier lifestyle from inside out,” Olarngarnjanin
adds. “They place more attention on what they eat and are also
open to healthy traveling with keen interest in digital detox,
minimizing waste, eating clean and being more physically active.”
This high-touch, low-tech approach celebrates the human touch
and the use of natural herbs and spices. The Sense of Place treat-
ments offer guests an authentic flavor of the destination with a
local twist on time-honored remedies and indigenous ingredients.
tribal dreaming
gWiNgaNNa lifEstylE rEtrEat
the sense of Place cheva treatment at Banyan is inspired by the thai
word meaning “living.”
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australia
The Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat is high on a plateau set on over
200 hectares of native Australian bushland. The setting provides
ocean and valley views, which help guests begin to slow down
and reconnect with nature from the moment they arrive. The
retreat is surrounded by native wildlife, birds, plants and trees, and
creates an oasis of calm and encourages guests to relax.
Tribal Dreaming, a popular treatment at Gwinganna, is a two-
and-a-half-hour ritual that includes a fusion of massage styles, the
use of Australian clays and didgeridoo (an Australian wind
instrument) healing.
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