Everything from an elegant hotel and nothing from an impeccable clinic. in these new places dedicated to well-being, the scenery soothes the eyes while the body recuperates.
Cocoon at the foothills of the Himalayas
Nestled in 21 hectares of forest, Vana has been a rather austere retreat since 2014, more secluded ashram than hot resort, near the northern Indian city of Dehradun. Now a member of the Six Senses family, Vana is a place of peace that promotes physical well-being and spiritual relaxation. As soon as you arrive, the architecture sets the tone. raw lines, large, uncluttered spaces and neutral colors contribute to an atmosphere of detachment. At the beginning of the stay (minimum 5 days) we wear our white cotton kurta pajamas and follow spa treatments and traditional medicine.
water shiatsu (watsu) Vana of the six senses. Press office
The difference with the clinic. There are no strict rules here, everyone is free to choose their program and food in one of the two restaurants (one of which follows Ayurvedic precepts). Weight, sleep, Ayurveda, detox, yoga… There are many formulas at this 5-star Zen oasis. Poolside readings, cooking workshops, Tibetan Sowa Rigpa treatments, acupuncture, reflexology, water shiatsu (watsu) and even an outdoor movie night. A unique retreat.
Information: sixsenses.com
Balcony on the Indian Ocean
Its interior architecture, very successful, is signed by architect Kelly Hoppen. But what makes the difference is the wellness offering at Lux Grand Baie, Mauritius. Head to the 350m² roof terrace with views of the Indian Ocean to discover the venue’s signature ‘Muscle Up on the Roof’, which notably features two Olympic-sized 30m tracks. In addition, there are crossfit and Hiit sessions, MyBeast training modules with a punching bag, a cycling, pilates and yoga studio, as well as a Technogym-equipped fitness center.
An ideal place to sculpt and take care of your body, exhausted from the rhythm of the day. Then a spa is drawn, which combines modern technology and the wisdom of the ancestors; Eden on two floors, combining eight treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy area with a hammam, an ice room, a water path for reflexology… In this boutique. The hotel also features an adults-only rooftop with a 22-meter infinity pool overlooking the lagoon, Ai Kisu Asian restaurant with nightclub, and 106 suites, villas and residences with pools.
More info: luxresorts.com
The Complete Treasure of the Peloponnese
Its name, Euphoria retreat, is already a promise of well-being. The creator of the place, Marina Efraimoglu, wanted a one-of-a-kind place, an elegant setting offering customized programs (from 3 days) in the heart of a 7.8 ha private pine forest overlooking the town of Mystras. included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Euphoria Retreat, a new holistic destination in Greece. Press office
The stage is set, it remains to achieve the goal of the personal journey to redefine the balance of body and mind. Incorporating Byzantine elements such as arches and arches, the overall architecture also incorporates many frames and feng shui elements. In the basement, over 3,500 m², the spa extends over 4 levels to integrate 25 meters of water jets with a spiral staircase, a spherical pool under stone arches and a watsu basin. In terms of treatment, Euphoria also has a Byzantine hammam, an infrared sauna and a Finnish sauna. The harmony would not be complete without Gaia, a restaurant with a panoramic view of the valley, offering a menu prepared by nutritionists.
Additional information: euphoriaretreat.com
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Uckfield Place, near London. Press office
This April 6, take less than an hour’s drive from London to discover The Bothy, located on the Heckfield Place estate. New full offering on 1000m² with views of the Hampshire countryside. At the end of the hotel grounds, designed by the late 19th century gardener William Wildsmith, we find the former head gardener’s house, now converted into a resort. Treatments using the hotel’s botanical Wildsmith Skin products in six cabins, an 18-metre swimming pool (The Waters), a vegetarian menu, as well as massages using kinesiology or foot reflexology.
More info: heckfieldplace.com
A Zen temple in a Norwegian forest
Head to Oslo, Norway to discover the spa, which has just added 104 rooms to its innovative complex, complete with facilities combining hydrotherapy, saunas and treatments. At the core of the program is water and its benefits, regardless of its form and temperature. Outdoor hot-cold Norwegian spa, laconium dry sauna with northern lights and the sound of the stream, Russian banya sauna and tropical sauna with birdsong and apple aroma…
The well, in the heart of the Scandinavian forests. Press service.
The resort also offers six swimming pools, including a Japanese Onsen. In terms of treatments, everything from spirulina wraps to salt scrubs is possible, including massages, facials, reflexology or special scalp treatments. Mori, a glass-walled Japanese restaurant, occupies the building’s rooftop with forest views. Know before you go. bathing suits are not allowed. if desired, cover with a towel.
Information: thewell.no
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Wellness zone at Sommero House, Oslo. Press office
Sommero House opened in autumn 2022 in an iconic building from the 1930s, the former headquarters of Oslo’s main electricity company. A city hotel that, in addition to a theater, seven restaurants and 231 rooms, has the first rooftop pool in Oslo. In the basement is the surprise discovery of Vestkantbadet, one of Norway’s last public baths, which has been meticulously restored over two years into an Art Deco spa with mosaic murals, wooden doors, earthenware tiles. A total of sixteen cabins offer massages, infrared treatments or peels, as well as a hammam, sauna and a twenty-metre long swimming pool.
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Source: Le Figaro
