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Spa Bliss at Anantara’s Signature
Rasananda Spa
Anantara’s signature Rasananda Spa offers the basics of ‘Origins of Spa’ concept and
full spa services from traditional to international body therapy techniques.
A
pamperingdayat thespa
is certainly something
for everyone and the
Anantara’s signature
Rasananda Spa defi-
nitely has it all. The spa
offers a very calm and
clean ambience. I love the brightness and
the décor of the spa, walking to it on the
stone pathway with lush greenery on both
sides was an unique experience.
There are many spa treatments to
choose from and I chose their signature
treatment “Journey of Siam Massage”.
It is the traditional Thai massage, with
the usage of natural treatment oil which
enhances the blood circulation and re-
laxation. I got to choose my preferred
treatment oil and I was escorted to the
private treatment room. Not forgetting that
you will also be given a card to declare
your health fitness status, where youwant
to concentrate the treatment (if any) and
the strength of the massage.
As I was ushered tomy treatment room
I was ready to be pampered for almost 90
minutes. It all beganwith a floral foot ritual
that involved a little reflexology in which
sea salt and milk was used. In the indoor
treatment suite, amid the peaceful sounds
of the ocean and the insects outside, I was
then pampered and treated so gracefully
with their traditional Thai massage.
I dozed off during the one hour spa
treatment. The therapist was young but
she had sufficient training to qualify to
work at the spa. I enjoyed the scent of the
treatment oil as well as the strength of the
massage technique. It was relaxing and
rejuvenating and totally needed after hours
of walking and discovering the island.
At the end of my treatment, I was given
a cup of refreshing ginger tea and I was
on my way back to my room feeling so
light, relaxed and refreshed. The session
was a wonderful experience with very
professional and attentive staff.
The spa also offers many types of head
to toe treatments. There is a
Rasananda
Island
bliss treatment which takes up to
105 minutes and this involves using a
floral oil. This is combined with a cooling
compress that promotes circulation, helps
release the tension in your muscles and
relieves your skin after a day in the sun.
This treatment is said to be perfect for a
hot day.
There are also other types of signature
massages that take up to 90 minutes
each. Using a blend of oils, combined
with designed movements, the
Anantara
Signature
massage stimulates circulation
and makes one fully relaxed besides
restoring the flow of energy or
prana.
For a lighter treatment, try the deep
tissue massage, stress release massage,
Swedish massage and foot reflexology
available at the spa. Or, you can also have
a choice of facials too. These include the
detoxifying green tea scrub, essence white
coconut scrub, detoxifying green tea wrap,
essence white coconut wrap and an Aloe
after-sun soother.
The spa has two luxurious indoor
couples’ treatment rooms and two relaxing
outdoor treatment rooms amongst other
facilities.
If you want something private, you
can also reserve in-room treatments or
try the 3-day
Anantara
recovery. This is
recommended for those who would like
to boost their physical, emotional and
spiritual harmony.
Enjoy your spa time!
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