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“Cedar Spa by L’OCCITANE has soft lighting, aromatic
scents and relaxing ambience which rejuvenates you from the
minute you walk in,” Jyoti Rathore, Spa Manager, Cedar Spa
by L’OCCITANE in JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove
Resort & Spa. “Every gesture, every ingredient, every ritual is
drawn from a page of the L’OCCITANE grand herbarium, a
resource of hundreds of essential oils and natural ingredients. “SERENE AMBIENCE,
The escape begins with scent. From the moment you enter a DÉCOR, SOOTHING MUSIC,
L’OCCITANE Spa, the fragrances transport you to Provence. AROMA, TEMPERATURE
CONTROL, WELL-TRAINED
Light orange hues set the tone for the color of the Spa. PROFESSIONALS, QUALITY
“Immortelle and Lavender bunches are scattered tastefully PREMIUM PRODUCTS AND
across.” she continues. “Soft lights and candles lead you COMFORT CLOTHING PLAY A
through glass doors to five indoor treatment rooms. Each KEY ROLE IN A SPA.”
treatment room offers a private steam and shower.
Complementing the indoor treatment rooms, the outdoor spa Dr Neeraj Chauhan, Spa Manager,
relaxation area and water body which transports you to ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru
Provence. The spa truly provides a unique visual spectacle.”
“Once the guests cross the spectacular carved rosewood
doors and enter the Jiva Spa reception the three elements –
sheers, water and light – envelope them into a magic
atmosphere of wellness and indulgence,” Reena explains.
She adds: “The colour palette is neutral and the natural and lavish themselves with luxurious beauty products
tones of linen and cottons extend to the architectural finishes: for a relaxing experience to rejuvenate and renew.
white and pale grey marbles. The water ponds add soft touches Forest Essentials products, for instance, are
of colour and subtle swirls when the guest moves from one formulated with pure, fresh and seasonal ingredients
room to another spa area. procured from the lap of nature with the highest
“In the treatment rooms, we use silk wall coverings to soften standards of purity, authenticity and traditional
the atmosphere and absorb any noise resonance. The making of processes. Ayurveda lays emphasis on
furniture, combines sleek contemporary cabinets with seasonal harvesting and plucking of herbs. Seasonal
traditional Indian objects like brass ‘urlis’ used for pedicure or herbs are of optimal potency and are in their purest
the bespoke teak armchairs.” form which give vital nutrition when used orally or
The wellness and beauty products in a spa are of vital for skincare.
importance to the experience. Customers visit spas to unwind Equally critical are the kind of treatments and
therapies offered. Take Kaya Kalp, ITC Gardenia
Bengaluru, for example. Among the major rituals
offered there are Exotic Pomegranate Spa Journey and
Passage to India Spa Journey, de-stressing therapeutic
Hot Stone Massage, Tension Reliever Massage and
traditional Gemstones Massage.
Mercure Goa Devaaya Retreat, on the other hand, has
Panchkarma detox and weight management as some of
the signature offerings. The Jiva Spa, for its part, is
known for its Vishrama deep muscular massage, a deep
muscular massage for profound relaxation as well as the
Sushupti dreamless sleep treatment.
From physical relaxation to self-indulgence to mental
peace and overall health and wellness, there are many
factors that make people head to spas nowadays.
Technology too has made its way into spas if only to
enhance the guest experience.
In recent years, the demand in spas has gone beyond
the aesthetics. The role of technology in the evolution of
spas has certainly spiked. Created with the primary
vision of facilitating relaxation of not just the body but
also the mind, the Jaquar range of spa models or

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