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My Experience at The Four Fountains Spa

My Experience of Bastar Mitti Body Wrap at The Four Fountains Spa

About Four Fountains Spa: Finally, De-stressing Massages at Affordable Prices

Welcome to The Four Fountains Spa – India’s largest chain of affordable day spas. Our mission is to keep you stress-free and healthy through affordable spa therapies. Our aim is to bring the scientifically proven health benefits of spa therapies within reach of more and more Indians.

At our 17 conveniently located spas across 8 cities of India, you will find spa therapies for de-stressing, de-toxification, immunity and beauty for men and women. These therapies include over 20 body massages, body polishes, body wraps and facials.

We have made every effort to ensure that our prices are kept as low as possible so that you can make regular therapies part of your wellness regimen. With most therapies priced between Rs. 599 to Rs. 1599, you will discover that staying stress-free through spa therapies need not be an expensive affair. Add to that our weekday discounts and membership discounts and our spa therapies become even more affordable.

Our spa therapists are professionally trained at our training academy to give you a scientific, friendly and outstanding spa experience. While our spas are unisex, our policy is to offer same-gender therapists only. Individual shower enclosures in each room and provision of disposable underclothes further ensure we maintain only the highest standards of hygiene and privacy.

The Four Fountains Spa has helped over 72,000 guests discover the secret to living stress-free through regular spa therapies. We welcome you to our family.

I was invited to the Powai branch of the Four Fountains Spa..as that is convenient for me too. Upon arriving..you can feel the whole relaxed and aromatic environment..they check your appointment and take your details and also make you sign a disclaimer..well thats their job..

They take a stress test..and then suggest you therapies according to your stress level..I was in the high stress category and my shoulder area has always been a pain..so I was suggested head, neck, shoulder massage..but I was somehow keen on the body wrap..and did not wish to go for the head massage..I have previously always got massages and mud body wraps done and liked them..so I selected the Bastar Mitti Body Wrap.

About the wrap: Every body wrap begins with a body polish. After the body polish a mask is applied over the body. The mask is usually made of mud, clay and other natural substances that help rid the body of toxins through metabolic stimulation. After the mask is applied a sheet is snugly wrapped around the body, creating a kind of thermal blanket that promotes sweating and aids in the emptying of unnecessary interstitial fluid, or the fluid located between the small spaces of body tissues. Body wraps improve the texture and appearance of skin by removing excess fluid and toxins from the body. They firm loose skin, treat the unsightly appearance of cellulite, soften the skin and give a boost to the lymphatic system and metabolism.

Bastar Mitti Body Wrap begins with a Jasmine Body Polish. It is followed by application of a Bastar Mitti mask, specially sourced from the Bastar region in Central India, which balances the skin’s oiliness and helps lighten the skin.

Bastar Mitti is a type of soil found in the Bastar region of Chattisgarh. The soil is said to have excellent lightening and healing properties.

The prices vary according to the location..at the Powai branch it is Rs.1899/- on weekdays and Rs.2099/- on weekends..

It includes the Jasmine body polish too..which separately costs Rs.1349/- on weekdays and Rs.1549/- on weekends..well I would obviously suggest anyone to go for the wrap..coz with just 550 extra you can get the body wrap done too..

Jasmine Body polish is a spa therapy that uses a blend of oils with fine grains of salt to exfoliate the skin. Exfoliation through body polishes helps to reduce build up of dead skin cells and stimulate new cell growth. It is followed by the application of emollient lotions to soften skin.

Jasmine Body Polish uses a blend of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang essential oils and Dead Sea salt to exfoliate the skin. It balances the skin’s oiliness, helps control acne and blemishes and at the same time softens and smoothes the skin.

Jasmine essential oil is also widely used for Aromatherapy since it acts as an anti-depressant.

I had a masseuse named Anjana who guided me through the session..there was a small room with dim lighting and soft music..and a massage table and an attached bathroom. The towels,pillow and disposable UGs were arranged on it..

The session lasts for an hour..with 30 mins of the Jasmine Body Polish followed by 30 mins of Body wrap..with bathing after each..the body polish was indeed good…I could feel the exfoliation and blood circulation on the skin..and the smell of jasmine and ylang ylang oil..and as the shoulders were my pain area..Anjana was told to concentrate on the shoulders.

Later after bath..the body wrap followed..and after the application the body was wrapped in a plastic sheet with a towel above..it was to be kept on for 20 mins…Anjana kept cotton soaked in rose water on my eyes..and the body felt warm and cozy.. I dozed off those 20 mins..felt super relaxed.

After the bath..I felt super light and amazing..skin was as soft as a baby’s bum..and they offered green tea at the end..For me, it was quite a good experience..and I like the fact that they are reasonably priced for a spa..and they have some membership cards too..where you get happy hours on weekdays..and its a prepaid card..and you get double the amount of services..and its valid all over India and can be used by anyone.

Things I think could be improved on are..all the rooms were quite close to the reception area..and the noises in between don’t allow you the desired peace..but I agree that space is an issue in Mumbai..may be sound proof doors could be an option..secondly there should be white lights too in the room..so that changing and all before and after gets easier..and the flash in my cam showed the dirty walls in the room..cleaner walls may be..

Overall the spa experience was great and the masseuse was good enough..and the jasmine body polish and bastar mitti body wrap indeed made my skin super soft..I cannot stop touching it 😀

Read more about them and book your appointment on their site http://www.thefourfountainsspa.in

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P.S: Services were offered free of charge but that has not affected my opinion.

May Touch at Aura Spa at the Park Hotels

May Touch at Aura Spa at the Park Hotels

Aura Spa at The Park Hotels brings exotic ingredients for a refreshing summer. Visit the nearest Aura Spa @ The Park Hotels and experience skin renewal with extracts from closely picked natural resources.

Secrets of France
Spur up the renewal of your skin cells, while firming up the many layers of skin. A mélange of extracts of red wine; precious herbs like sandalwood, vetivert are scrubbed into your skin as you surrender to this nurturing ritual whilst enjoying a face and scalp massage.

Duration – 50 minutes

Price – Rs. 2950+taxes

Benefits:

· The body wrap uses extracts of red wine, brown sugar, sandalwood and vetivert to rehydrate and exfoliate skin

· Red Wine is highly rich in anti-oxidants that promote skin longevity, making it firm and toned

Tempting Sun – Day’s Back

A cooling effect for your Sun – Day’s back! Aura brings a de-stressing massage using cold crystals to suit one’s energy while working on stressed points on shoulders and lower back. This is followed by an invigorating sea salt exfoliation and a rehydrating papya – mint – clay wrap to restore the luster of your back. Accompanied with the soothing effect of Vedic Chants and aroma of Aura’s Freedom Candlem this therapy would make you smile at the sun now!!

Duration: 45 minutes

Price: Rs. 2100

Benefits:

A cooling, refreshing blend of Peppermint and Rosemary oil to massage your back while sea salt for the back scrub and a wrap made up with papaya, mint and clay.The back massage along with cold crystals would alleviate stress while dispelling negative energy, the scrub and wrap would restore the sheen, addressing to the issues of sun damage, perspiration and prickly heat eruptions.

For appointments, please contact:

Aura, The Park New Delhi
Megha Dinesh
mdinesh@theparkhotels.com
011-23743000

Aura, The Park Kolkata
Afzhal
spa.cal@theparkhotels.com
033-22499000

Aura, The Park Chennai
Anuradha Mathad
spa.che@theparkhotels.com 044-42676000
9176779044

Aura, The Park Visakhapatnam
Atulya
anidhi@theparkhotels.com
0891 – 2754488

Aura, The Park Hyderabad
Kalathil Harish
kharish@theparkhotels.com
040- 23456789

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Aura Spa @The Park Hotels brings New year’s beauty resolutions

Aura Spa @The Park Hotels brings New year’s beauty resolutions


Time to make a beauty resolution at Aura Spa – The Park Hotels

Aura Spa @ The Park Hotels welcomes 2012 with some of the best healing therapies. Combining intense relieving rituals with nourishing ingredients and indulging massages with chic manicures, we have a set up an encounter with sheer relaxation.

Healing Hot Gems Body Massage

The ancient Japanese massage art form, Anma, is coupled with a heated gemstone therapy that harnesses the mystical properties of precious stones such as Jasper for self preservation and Obsidian to ward against negative energy. This intense treatment relieves tension in your muscles and eases lower back aches and stiff shoulders.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Price: Rs 3200 + taxes

The Aroma of Abha

Inspired by Ayurvedic massage techniques, this treatment blends Indian healing properties with aromatic essential oils to relax and relieve your body from all stresses and pain. To begin, warm essential oil, known for its pain relieving properties, is allowed to settle on your lower back for 15 minutes whilst the therapists work on your shoulders and neck. Following this is an hour of liberal oil application techniques to loosen and lubricate your stiff joints, which then continues into a blissful hour of Mukh Lepam, a facial using Indian Beauty recipes consisting of sandalwood, rose, saffron and lotus to restore “Abha” your facial luster.

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Price: Rs. 5800 + taxes

The Royal Island Manicure & Pedicure

In cold winter months your hands and feet are especially in need of tropical indulgence. Following a smooth stone foot bath with herbal water and coconut milk, a nail shaping and buffing prepares feet for a coconut sugar scrub. A leg and foot massage follows the scrub, and feet are then covered in rehydrating mask and wrapped with foil. A nail polish completes this service.

Duration: 90 minutes

Price: Rs.2200 + taxes

For Aura Kolkata in place of Royal Island Manicure & pedicure the guests could

Complex Collagene Skin Facial

Say goodbye to wrinkles with this facial treatment, which prevents the deterioration of skin and the appearance of lines. This facial treatment provides the epidermis with nourishing elements necessary to help slow down the ageing process, by using a hydrating aqueous concentrate that smoothes the fine lines and fights against skin slackening and improves elasticity. Stay forever young with this facial.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: Rs. 3200 + taxes

Beauty tip of the month

Add freshly mashed boiled carrot and avocado to milk cream. Leave it on cleansed face for 10 mins for a smooth, silky skin. Carrot is highly rich in anti-oxidants and beta carotene which increases skin longevity. Avocado is highly rich in vitamin A, D & E and sulphur aids in skin renewal.

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