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in hydrotherapy practices, and said to boost

hormonal function, improve circulation

and activate organ function.”

Unsurprisingly, hydrotherapy is an important

feature of any spa experience. From common

facilities such as steam rooms, swimming pools

and hot and cold showers, to more specific ones

such as Hammams, jacuzzis, vichy showers or

luxurious baths, water plays a variety of roles in

wellness. Dr. Neeraj Chauhan, Spa Manager at

ITC Gardenia Hotel Bengaluru, says, “Spending

time in the steam room before a treatment is a

preparatory procedure. It makes your body warm,

relaxes your muscles and opens your pores. So,

when you get a treatment done after a steam

session, it leads to better penetration of the oil

that is applied to the skin.” At Kaya Kalp – The

Spa, ITC Gardenia Hotel Bengaluru, you can

treat yourself to an array of baths such as the

‘De-Stress Bath’, a relaxing and soothing bath for

those who lead a stressful life and want to relax,

or a ‘Luxurious Milk Bath’, made from an ancient

royal recipe. Quan Spa at JW Marriott New

Delhi Aerocity too has baths that will leave you

invigorated. Rahul Yadav, Director of Spa, says,

“Our ‘Primordial Waters Bath’ has essential oils of

pink grapefruit, rosemary and pine that revitalise

you. The nozzle design swirls the water around in

a circular pattern, giving you an overall massage.

Power from the jet is also controlled by turning

the outer ring to open or close the jet stream. Rose

petals sprinkled in a bath look pleasing, and they

also can enhance your skin and your mood. The

petals give off a natural calming scent.”

The whirlpool bath at Shamana Spa, Grand Hyatt Goa is a great way to destress